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As aircraft get on in years , bits are robbed from other jets and may not be in the same colours. Later Tornados were a right mix and match of panels. The Yeovilton jet has had another wing and they haven't painted it to match
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1/32 B-17F "Memphis Belle" (HK Models)
Darth Vader replied to dominic_2005's topic in B-17 STGB Part 2
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Spitfire PR Mk XIX in Swedish livery
Darth Vader replied to Isak's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
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The first shot of The Reds tails is a belter, cracking shot .
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Has to be the hazy Phantom back end. Can feel the heat and smell the fumes . Cracking shot
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1/48 Saab S 35E Draken, Hasegawa
Darth Vader replied to Bjorn's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
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1/72 Airfix Avro Vulcan **NEW TOOL**
Darth Vader replied to Back in the Saddle's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
Cottesmore in Rutland was a Vulcan base in the 60s and 70s , very close to Leicester -
The schemes on the choppers are amazing, never seen them before. Cheers
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Esci 1/48 UH-1D Huey, x 2
Darth Vader replied to oortiz10's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
Youve done a great job there , they look great. Can here " Fortunate son " now . -
1/72 Academy Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II
Darth Vader replied to Jordan Giddins's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
That looks great . Lizard scheme is the only way to go in my eyes. Used to see these in pairs flying over the school sports field in the 80s. Id always wave and the other kids thought I was nuts -
Airfix Victor K.2 - Marham tanker
Darth Vader replied to Lord Riot's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
Zip ties , genius. Ill be pinching that one -
Fantastic stuff, captured the sound very well.
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Vampire FB.6 Swiss Air Force Special Hobby 1:72
Darth Vader replied to mathy's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
OMG , that is fantastic ! and in 1/72 too. Very well done -
Thunderbirds at 2023 So Cal Airshow, March ARB
Darth Vader replied to John B's topic in Aviation Photography
Hard to pick a favourite theyre all great. -
Was on the m25 a fews years back and a Quantas or might of been Emirates one came over me from Heathrow, boy are they big. Im mean BIG
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A pretty little Italian
Darth Vader replied to CT Modeller's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
Lovely Gina. I probably went to that Cottesmore family day . Do you remember "The Blades " 3ttte tornados from each country. Great days -
I was like you 10 years or so ago, didnt like the idea of all that cleaning. Saw a cheap airbrush /compressor on ebay and went for it. Best thing i ever did. I use enamels and standard thinners to thin. As for cleaning ive a glass salsa jar filled with thinners i dunk the airbrush in and press the trigger . Easy
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The f2a s in Germany had some kind of protective gunk on the legs and bays that gave a golden colour
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Painting the tips of noses, drop tanks,bombs etc
Darth Vader replied to a11afu2's topic in Aircraft Modern
I like this , genius -
This is possibly the finest model of any aircraft ive ever seen. My eyes have literally just poped out .
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F-117A Nighthawk - Grey Ghost.
Darth Vader replied to amos brierley's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
That does look very nice , the paint job is just exquisite.