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  1. I haven't yet fully committed to a specific airframe, I was thinking about P/O Paul Richey's L1697, when based in France but am unsure if L1697 was still fitted with a fabric or metal wing at the time! Mind you, I am aware that some of the modifications I'm making, are unlikely to be correct for L1697, such as the engine (taken from the Tamiya 1:32 Mosquito) but most of my builds as 'representative' rather than 'accurate'
  2. Sorry for the late response but thanks for Troy, Peter, Graham and Dave the additional information! Below shows the current state of affairs...
  3. I have another request for Hurricane information, for my continuing attempts to hammer together Revell's Classic 1:32 Hawker Hurricane Mk.I/II Hybrid! Does anyone have or can point me in the direction off, pictures which show the internal faces of the engine cowlings, cowling for the nose fuel tank and also the internal faces of the removable fuselage fabric panels! Many thanks
  4. I wont argue that point, the planet would be in a very bad position if there were 8 billion people like me! That even scares me 😁 I choose 1:48 as I suffer from AMS and like to add every single accessory to a particular kit and find it easier to do so, in the larger scales but that's me and as you say, we're all different and as I mentioned, I appreciate that not everyone wants to build a series of kits, in the larger scales!
  5. Not having a pop but I’m not so sure about that statement, as I have 3 F.8’s and 1 FR.9 in 1:48 and none in 1:72! I have no proof but my gut says that total sales between the two scales, is probably closer than we think and tooling up a new kit in either scale, will be based upon potential sales! I can see the potential for a new tool Javelin series, but not so much with the Sea Vixen both of which I have in 1:48 but 1:72 wouldn’t of interest to me though I appreciate that others will have a different view, for a multitude of reasons! No matter what Airfix release, the subject matter will suit some but not others but that’s what makes our hobby interesting!
  6. AAaaarrrrgggghhhhhhhh! I'm not complaining but I have come to the conclusion that computers, “definitely” have a mind of their own, as for some unexplained reason BM notifications have started appearing back in my Inbox and I've even received one from Valiant Wings Understanding modern technology is certainly beyond my understanding, I can even hear my computer sniggering at me, I wonder how much has been designed by the female of species?
  7. Thanks Troy, as always "The Master" of everything Hawker Hurricane shaped It was that picture of P2617 that caused my question and I've snaffled a few of your pictures, strictly for my own reference, as I'm currently trying the take a mallet to Revell's Classic 1:32 Hawker Mongrol (sorry) Hurricane Mk.I/II Hybrid, using the Grey Matter Figures fabric wing conversion set, scratchbuilt rear fuselage frame (hence the Flare Tube question), Grey Matter cockpit and an engine from the Tamiya Mosquito! Trying to hammer all this together, it will most likely end up being a mongrol and totally inaccurate when finished but, at least it's keeping me occupied
  8. Hi there, I have a couple of questions, regarding Flare Tubes fitted behind the transmitter/receiver shelf, in the rear fuselage of a Hurricane Mk.I, during the Battle of France and wonder if anyone can help me? Should there 1 or 2 Flare Tubes fitted? I have seen pictures of restored Hurricanes with either 1 or 2 Flare tubes fitted, whilst period pictures that I have access too, do not show the area clearly to confirm either way and wonder if anyone knows what the standard fit was? When a flare was fired, where did the flare exit the aircraft and would the exit point be a door or fabric covering, similar to the patches used to cover the gun ports? Many thanks for any help offered!
  9. Just one more thing, is there a way of checking if Gmail block certain addresses or why Gmail considers BM emails to be spam? I'm guessing not!
  10. I check and clear the Spam folder daily! I've given up on marking each email as not junk, though all the email notifications from BM are still being sent to the Spam folder. Strangely enough, it's only BM emails that are sent there, with everything else arriving in the Inbox. I have however noticed that since changing from my virginmedia.com email address, to the gmail.com address, the number of emails received, does appear to have dropped! Oh, for the days of an inkpot and quill and might even go so fair as using a proper nib, on a stick!
  11. Conversation, what's that? And as for AI, that'll certainly get another AAaaarrrrgggghhhhhhhh!, when the time comes! Computers are useful as a tool, but that is all and in my experience, emails are only an excuse for the terminally lazy! Send an email. Forget contents of email. When the deny any responsibilty. Blame those that received the email! Job done
  12. What is it with computers...? About 3/4 months ago, I changed my email provider to Gmail, absolutely no problems until about 15 days ago and now all Britmodeller notifications are being treated as Spam and even if I mark each email not junk, Never Block Sender, Never Block Senders Domain and Never Block this Group or Mailing Listing, everything ends up in the Spam Folder! I have even added the BM domain name to Safe Contacts and to the Contacts list but still all BM notifications end up in the spam folder! I also do not receive any mailings from Valiant Wings or Wing Leader, despite signing up to the Mailing Lists and guess there maybe others that I am not receiving, is this an issue unique to Gmail or are others here experiencing similar issues with Gmail or any other email provider?
  13. I don't understand why some complain about Wishlist Threads, I don't like the Just Four Word threads so I just don't bother reading them and afterall, this is a discussion forum, isn't it? Anyway... 1:72 Fairey Battle Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV Douglas Boston/Havoc series H.P Hampden Vickers Warwick Martin Marauder Series 1:48 Gloster Gauntlet Hawker Fury Bristol Bulldog Fairey Battle Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV H.P Hampden Miles Master Mk.III (Radial Engined version) V.S. Spitfire Mk.21 (both single & Contra Prop versions) V.S. Seafire Mk.45 dH Vampire NF.10/T.11 dH Venom NF.2 dH Sea Venom FAW.21/22 Just out of interest, what is the biggest 1:48 kit, Airfix has ever released (Javelin, Sea Vixen?)? 1:24 Mitsubishi A6M2 or 5 dH Sea Venom FAW.21/22 1:350/600/700 HMS Queen Elizabeth/Prince of Wales Other peoples choices may differ
  14. If you want pictures in print form and you can find a copy, Danny Coremans' "Uncovering the EE Lightning" is very good!
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