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Despite a 1/24 wishlist as long as my arm, I have to agree with Dr Dave back on page 1.
Purely from the point of sales, and running with their policy of replacing old moulds, a state of the art re-tool of the Spitfire Mk I would be awesome. Especially if it had the options for an early Mk I, Ia and II in the same box. We do have to be realistic here. Additionally, the same treatment applied to the Bf-109E would also be great.
As far as a completely new tool. For me, with my realistic head on, a Mk IX and Mk XIV Spitfire would be popular with the masses. I know it's more Spitfires, but they do sell. I'm hard pushed to think of a subject that will have a sales appeal wider than us enthusiasts.
Regards;
Steve
PS..OK, how about a Gladiator. After all, it was seriously considered before? Or maybe a Hawker Fury?
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Hi all;
Just to add a point to the original post...
I don't think the fact that this kit is 1/24 will make any difference to the sales. I was the buyer at Midland Counties before it went t*ts up. The Airfix Mosquito and Tamiya Spitfire came in around the same time, and I was told time and time again that the Spit would totally outstrip the sales of the Mossie...mainly because the Mossie was too big.
In the first month, we sold 120 Mossies and 32 Tamiya Spits. The sales remained that way. I imagine the Typhoon will do just as well.
Regards;
Steve
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Hi Dominik;
I don't have a copy at hand, but I am certain that there is a full, in flight photo of Sheen's Spitfire in Osprey Publishing's Spitfire Mk I aces. If I remember rightly, it is taken from the port side. If I can find it, I'll scan the photo for you.
Regards;
Steve
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Ah! Thanks! That's useful to know as I didn't get around to picking up the Matchbox offering. I checked Hannants, and they only claim that this mask set is for the Revell kit with no mention of the Matchbox kit. I guess the answer lies in when this mask set was produced, as Revell re-released the Monogram Dornier a couple of years ago and this set may have been produced for that particular kit.
I only want to make doubly sure before buying, as the Frog and Monogram Do-17Z canopies are quite different!
Regards;
Steve
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Hi all;
Just a quick question if I may....
I've just seen on Ebay a set of 1/72 Eduard masks for the Dornier 17Z. The description says that the masks are for the Revell/Matchbox kit. Would this be for the ex Monogram kit or the ex Frog kit as Revell have re-popped both kits in the past. I'm hoping they are for the ex Frog kit as I have three in the stash. I have previously made my own canopy masks for this kit, but it almost drove me mad doing it!
Thanks in advance!
Regards;
Steve
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Hi Scratchbuilder;
Having done this myself, can I suggest the Hasegawa 1/32 Spitfire Vb plus this conversion set from Grey Matter...
It's a fairly straight forward conversion and certainly looks the part once done. It will also be a lot less of a headache than back-converting the Matchbox Mk24.
Hope this helps...
Regards;
Steve
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Hi John;
To be honest, I think that there is a strong chance of Silver Wings putting out a Gauntlet sometime in the future. I've certainly dropped enough hints with Simon! It would also fill a gap in their pre war RAF range, and of course, coming from Silver Wings, it would be a cracking kit. I'll keep my fingers crossed with you as I have a hankering for a 74 Squadron machine!
Regards;
Steve
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Wow! You've inspired me to actually do something with that Trumpy Spit that currently resides in the "Pile of Shame"!!
I have about a dozen Airfix 1/24 Spitfires in the stash, some which are on the way to completion, most are conversions. I've always loved the Airfix kit, but was happy when I heard that Trumpeter were going to produce one in 1/24. Of course, that only lasted until I got the kit in my hands. YUK! Ok, the wings seem fine, but that fuselage is a mess. My kit was thrown into the garage in total disgust!
Must admit, it had never occurred to me to cross kit these two kits...and I've hacked up an awful lot of Airfix Spitfires, so thanks for the inspiration and I'll be watching this one closely!
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Hi All;
In a continuing fit of nostalgic modelling, I've started the second Tamiya kit I built when I was 13 years old. It's the Damiler Scout Car, and I have a couple of questions as I'm usually an aircraft type who's a little rusty in the armour department.
The instructions suggest either white, cream or the exterior colour for the interior of the vehicle. Are there any hard and fast rules as far as this is concerned, or is it a case of take your pick?
Also, as I want to do the 7th Armoured option, was the desert sand colour painted over green, or were they generally supplied in the desert colour from the factory? Maybe both apply. I ask from the viewpoint of weathering, as I suppose I could have green showing through the sand colour?
Blimey! I might have a lot to learn! If I enjoy this, I might have to build my first and third ever Tamiya kits again...the Harley/MP set and the SdKfz 222.
Thanks in advance!
Regards;
Steve
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Very useful indeed.
It would be nice if Silver Wings produced a 1/32 kit.
Trubbie
Silver Wings are producing a Bulldog in 1/32. It should be their next release, along with a Hawker Demon. Here's the linky...
http://www.silverwings.pl/planned-releases-for-2013-14.html
Regards;
Steve
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Here you go Mick...available for pre-order...
http://www.relishmodels.co.uk/pacific-coast-models-1-32-hawker-tempest-mk-vc.html
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Pat C;
From what I read over on the Flypast forum, they were seven French Army helicopters ( 6 Gazelles and 1 Puma ) travelling from Middle Wallop to Duxford.
Hope this helps..
Regards;
StevePS: Aeronut: We must have posted our replies at exactly the same time!
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Hi John;
Many thanks for the additional info. I think I may have to source some Tiger Moth reference. I realise that I don't have anything on my bookshelf at all!
Regarding the Anson...if I want to order one, do I contact you here?
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Ah! Thanks John...I knew one of the seats were different. Just couldn't remember which one!
Shouldn't be too difficult to scratch build that. Great photo too...some useful details to be had there. The structure supporting the seats and controls is interesting.Regards;
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Hi John;
That's brilliant! Thanks! I'll amend the kit as necessary and hopefully, that should do the trick. I must say, that looking at some builds I found by Googling, the dihedral problem appears to be quite apparent on un-corrected kits. The other ommision from the Matchbox kit that puzzles me is the lack of bucket style seat for the pilot. Having said that, I'm no Tiggie expert, so I'm not sure which airframe Matchbox based their kit on. I am looking forward to tackling this kit though. I was fourteen last time I built one!
Regards;
Steve
PS John: Is the Avro Anson 19 still available??
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Hi Carlos;
Many thanks for the offer! The scan would be great, unless you know which magazine the article was in, then I can have a look through my stash. The Tiggie plans would be very helpful...thanks!
So it would seem that there is an issue with the struts then?
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Hi All;
Just a quick question regarding the Matchbox 1/32 Tiger Moth.
Lost among my ridiculously large pile of old magazines, I seem to recall there was an article about the Matchbox Tiger Moth. This was possibly in a copy of Scale Models.
The part I'm trying to track down regards the outer wing struts. I seem to recall that the article suggested that the outer wing struts were too long, effectively reducing the correct dihedral of the lower wings. I've been trawling the internet for reviews that point out the same observation, but I've yet to find one.
Is my hazy recollection correct? Does the kit need a bit of modification in this area? Unfortunately, I don't have any good Tiggie plans at hand at the moment.
Thanks in advance;
Steve
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Wasn't Shepton, although I'm not far from there. The paints I got were via Ebay, but I cheekily inquired if the seller had any more paints, only to be told he had stacks and would I be interested in taking the lot! Couldn't refuse! Not sure where they came from now, but it was from a shop that closed years ago but the guy still had the paints kicking around.
Nice haul there, but as you say, shame to see another LMS disappear. Should have grabbed that Star Cruiser though....
Regards;
Steve
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In that respect, I've found the Gloy paints to be the best. The tins I have are probably 35+ years old, and unused. The few that I've popped open have only needed the slightest stir before they are good to use. No thick gunk at the bottom of the tin either. Ready to go in no time and superb coverage. Shame they didn't continue, as I've read that they just couldn't compete with Humbrol.
Regards;
Steve
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Ah! I see!
Those Airfix paint bottles are waaaaay before my time! I feel all rejuvenated!
Seriously though, I've not had a chance to use the bottled paints. Were they the same formula as the tinlets?
Regards;
Steve -
Not quite so old!! Oooo...the cheek!
Any more of that young man, and I'll start lobbing my Werther's Originals at you!!
Regards;
Steve(Now feeling past it!)
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Chrisrope;
No! That's not strange at all! I'm guilty of that myself!
My weakness is the old Gloy paints. I was lucky enough to pick up a batch of unused, ex shop stock Gloy, Airfix and Humbrol Authentics dating back to the late 70's last year. I've used a few and they are fantastic!
Now, those old Gloy paints had the most wonderful smell. I first used them when I was about 12. I remember using them to paint a 1/32 Revell Bf-109G whilst sitting in my bedroom listening to the Police's "Invisible Sun" on the radio.
When I first cracked open one of those Gloy paints after 30 years, and caught a whiff of that unique smell, I was instantly taken back to that Revell Bf-109 back in 1981! The wife happened to pop into the man cave as I was using the paint and asked "what that nice smell was" !!!
Sad? Maybe, but it's nice to be transported back to a more innocent time sometimes.
I'll get some photos of those paints up as soon as I can.
Regards;
Steve -
I completely forgot to ask....
Are the new UK made paints already available? And if so, is it just a case of looking for "Made in England" on the tin to know what I'm getting?
Daft question maybe, but I'd thought I had better ask.
Regards;
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Hi Martin;
Many thanks for taking the time to share your insight. It would seem that many celebs and TV personalities transpire to be disappointing in some respects, and having watched through some Modelworlds on Youtube this afternoon, I see your point entirely. Besides, what irked me most back in the day, was the program's constant homage to garden railways. The sort of modelling I could aspire to as a ten year old got very little coverage.
Now, bumbling eccentric!...I like that for some reason. I could play that part quite well.
Regards;
Steve
Shouldn't be too difficult to scratch build that. Great photo too...some useful details to be had there. The structure supporting the seats and controls is interesting.
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Hi Vicarage Vee;
Can't disagree about that He-111! There are, however, a lot of people buying these kits out of nostalgia. I know I shift enough on Ebay! I build mostly 1/32 scale, but after being bitten by the nostalgia bug, my recently collected stash of 1/72 kits that I built as a kid is now the biggest pile I have to tackle. The He-111 and B-17 are among that pile!
Secondly, there are a lot of collectors of old kits out there now, particularly for Airfix. They mostly collect specific box types, say for example Red Stripe or Type 5 boxes. They pay big bucks for nice, pristine examples of these boxings and usually they are not for building either. I've gone both routes. I wanted to build my favorite kits from my childhood, so I've bought one of each. A nice boxed condition example to display and one to build. Yep! It's a growing collectors market.
Regards;
Steve
(Currently having a laugh with a bagged Novo P-40!)