[Weird revell Victor kit modification]

See some will say What if, I'd say WTF

[Airfield marking - what does this warning state:]

I think you're spot on and likely to be Boscombe Down from the scenery in the back ground. You'll notice that another spot just behind the aircraft (visible past the front canopy) so there are options in which direction to point the aircraft. Probably depending on the wind direction at the time of tie down. 

[NuNu Audi A4 BTCC 1996]

Absolutely brilliant. What a model/car & era all roll3d into one. I don't build cars, but appreciate others with the skill. Thanks for sharing.

[1/24 D H Beaver]

I remember us discussing this years ago, but don't recall seeing pictures. 1/24 is a nice size for this kit and not massive as the scale makes you think. 

[1/48 Boscombe Javelin]

Up to your usual standard mate. I recall your first kits yonks ago. It does look good

[Phantom Tailhooks and Parachutes]

4 hours ago, Billy54 said:

 

Thank you! I shall be ordering one of them later today.

If you search my 1/32 F-4J build that's the parachute from those guys.

[1/24 Ferrari 250 GTO]

A flawless build mate. Just lovely (the car!).

[RAF Hawk decals]

I managed to find a set in Eastern Europe for not alone of cash, but like you say they are now super rare. Like you I'm intending to do a couple for my Hawks but that doesn't help you now.mill keep my eyes open.

[Rotor blade colour on MI 24 Hind.]

I've had a quick Google but I'd go black underneath and green on the upper surfaces.

[Trumpeter 1/32 F-14D with a buttload of resin]

A fantastic model indeed. We're our own worst critic so don't be too hard on yourself, it's fine. Next........

[Buccaneer XW537 wrap around camouflage]

The RAF yearbook 1980 has an article on camouflage. Short version is; is doesn't give a timeline but a why it was done. Going from camouflage uppers and LAG undersides. Exercises showing camouflage working until hard maneuvering showed the grey, setting the seed for wrap around etc. But from the posts above its safe to take 5he time period that has been offered.

[RAF jets in 1:32/1:35 scale?]

Don't forget that KFS did a 1/35 thunderbird; prerequisite to the Bloodhound (i've done one) and someone purchased the Company and was doing a 1/32 bloodhound.

[RAF jets in 1:32/1:35 scale?]

8 hours ago, Lord Riot said:

I think Tamiya do a 1/32 F-4J Phantom which if you can get 74 Sqn decals for it would look amazing. If you search around eBay I think there’s a 1/32 Matchbox Puma HC1 which would look great with your Land Rovers. 

 

8 hours ago, Richard E said:

Fly also produce Wessex HC Mk.2 and HU Mk.5 in 1/32nd scale.

 

 

 

https://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?/topic/74977-westland-wessex-hc2-northern-ireland/

 

I really thought I'd put this on BM, but I couldn't find it!.

[bonding two clear parts advice - one over the top of the other]

I'm just trying a new to me item  - deluxe materials, glue n glaze & rocket odourless. Might be just the ticket.

[F-5e Alconbury Aggressor]

Hi all. I've finished this last week and it's taken me a couple of months slow time. It's out of the box bar the data pod on the wing tip. There is no more to do to the kit, but I am going to put a pilot in it when I get one. I've chosen to model it engines running, hence the aux doors open and as intended from 1979. It's a simple kit enough and a design of its day. There's not much out there if you chose to detail it up. Kit decals were fine but I had a torrid time with the gloss varnish (W&N) I use. Perhaps it's going off. I glossed the model and putting the decals on, once dry it was obvious there was silvering. I've done the usual remedies which worked to a point. However we lost our 2nd dog within 12 weeks of the 1st, to cancer again so my heart wasn't really in it. This kit must be my nemesis as I've tried to build one twice before and it beaten me. Anyway it's done and never again.

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for looking

 

Steve.

[Hawk XX154]

As above from the Roy Braybrook book - 

 

"P62 - the airbrake was rather small by ground attack standards, but had been given strakes to improve its drag"

 

and further on

 

P62 - referencing the nose down pitching when the AB was opened - "trim change to an acceptable level by inserting a restrictor in the hydraulic circuit and moving the strikes to the fuselage (strikes being moved and enlarged for directional stability)".

 

There are photos but may not reproduce very well.

 

Steve.

[Hawk XX154]

They would have been just visible as on the Matchbox kit (may be wrong) or early Airfix kits. I'll have a look and come back tonight if someone else doesn't. I'm pretty sure it's Harrier like.....

[Taking a Holiday from the Hobby - Do you take time off between projects?]

My holiday between builds can be a couple of months. I finish a build and like most have a clean up and I then take a break. The one day a spark will happen and we're on again. Don't think I've ever finished and immediately started something else.

[Alconbury Aggressor]

Uncanny, I'm just about to finish my revell 1/32 kit. Looks just like yours

[XV Sqn Buccaneer - Starboard nose panel]

I've noticed that before. I'm sure it's been explained on here, but buggered if I can find it....

[RAF Text 10mm high]

The spare I have are 4.5mm tall and the Royal Air Force is 42mm in length.

[RAF Text 10mm high]

I'll check my spares box today.

[Tamiya Royal Navy Sea Harrier FRS.1 1:48 61026 - Any good?]

One of the best box arts out there, but as you've found the kit is rubbish.

[A pair of Skyvans]

Well I completely missed 5his one. Nice builds mate.

[Fisher Sea Fury]

2 hours ago, FG2Si said:

Actually Max, I've stalled out. I've run into an issue with the kit. The cowl is far too large for the fuselage. I'm trying to decide if I just leave it and continue or come up with a plan B. 

I had the same on my T2, this was the only bit of the kit that was iffy. Mine too needed filler at the wing join but no great shakes really. 

 

Oh by the way having followed your fabulous F-14 build I now have a 1/32 kit on its way. I don't need to hide it from SWMBO as you're getting the blame. That bloke from Canada made me do it - I just get that look.