phoenix

Hi all, peebeep, £10 for 6" X 4" may seem expensive, but as they are made from 'hardwoods' (just try and find a supplier!) there not too bad. These are bases to put your best work on. Cornish, as Jen recommends "just bases" is a good place to start, and cheaper. Just a thought, "Sword and Lance" is on in Darlington in ten days (19th April) if you could get through there will be shed loads! Paul

Aaahh RIPPLE! Two words, sierra hotel !!! Paul

come on guys! don't you recognise Mr. surfacer top coated with Halfords plastic primer? Paul

Hi Drewe, why? Because every site that i frequent, and my local club have been all doom and gloom about this release. My 'grounding' is a little longer! than some, plus, i've worked with someone previously worked for 'Airfix' when they were based at Haldane place. They used to run a 'book' on how late the next super release would be. Could be said i've seen it all before. Regards, Paul

Hot off the "lucky model" site two minutes ago................................ 1/72 N/AW A-10A Thunderbolt II Listing Date Mar 2008 Item No HB-80267 Scale 1/72 Price $ 15.99 Other Currencies (reference only) Euro 11.48 British Pound 8.05 Go get 'em boys and girls!!!! Paul Ooops also in 1/48!

Aye, and her new nick name is "Zoro" due to the sword carried!

Here's my two bob's worth. cdplayer, old adage: yer pays yer money, yer takes yer choice! Can see (i think) what your driving at, but have to agree with Jonathan, Every company and individual has a wish list, most will wither and die in the cold light of the commercial world, try running a company for a while then you'll get an idea of what i'm talking about. You can spend money ONCE, so where best to spend it? Mmmm? thats right, on whats IN the box. Of course if you have contacts in the manufacturing trade, and they can:- 1. Meet / exceed the spec. layed down by Hornby. 2. Meet the quantities specified by Hornby, and just check on the various sizes. 3. Meet with Hornbys time scale. 4. Get the packaging where it needs to be, WHEN it needs to be there. Thats 4 out of probably 40 Before the brickbats start flying, i have no "axe to grind" nor am i on the payroll of ANY manufacturer, or periodical publication, just someone who has been model(l)ing for more years than i care to think about, strives for superb and falls frighteningly short, ('tis a Javelin, honest Guv!) Am a member of I.P.M.S. and also a member of my local branch, Cleveland. Grew up when you couldn't GIVE Tamiya or Hasegawa kits away, well remember the awful Revell boxes?!!! and Monogram!!! (DON'T put one at the bottom of the stash!) Frog, Airfix, Matchbox, Aurora, Hawk, and Lindberg, and have brought, at some time, every English language modelling mag. These make interesting reading, given time i can find shed loads of great reviews of English produced kits, 'cause they were / are the "only game in town". In the greater scheme of things,it's a way of getting the product into our hot sticky little hands after all it's only a BOX!!!!! Paul

Also going back to when the Phantom was in service with the Royal Navy, one was 'got at' by the U.S.N. and became part of the colonial navy. Phoenix

This one might be a little 'off the wall' but.... 1/32 final cruise Tomcat in full colour VF213 markings One sheet, including 'Stars and Bars' Oh, and a colour match for the bright blue that 213 use. Phoenix

Thank you all gents, for such rapid answers. $1.29??? Quick work out, thats about £0.70 pence a bottle! Hmmm, guess who's getting the order?!!!!! Cheers all, Paul

Hi John, you did indeed. The gent!?! now asking is me oracle! Mr Howard, out of it!!!!! Cheers my friend, Paul

Hi all, does anyone know if there have ever been a set of the above released? For use on a 1/72! La 7 My oracle! and stasher of countless model decal sheets, Howard of Effingham (cheers Trev.) is stumped. All info gratefully received. Paul

Hi all, can anyone recommend a supplier of the above paints, other than M.D.C.? Great guys, but customer service........ Phoenix

Hi David, if it's not too much trouble, would be grateful for a set of the pictures of the Hunter. Many thanks, Paul

Hi Phil, course you can, better still send me your 'snail mail' address and i'll send copys of the lot. 'Cos i ain't got a scanner that works Paul