Mike W

The two servicemen sitting on the back of the flat bed are wearing New Zealand 'lemon squeezer' slouch hats with battledress trousers and gaiters. Perhaps this photo was taken in the Mediterranean theatre? Mike

Aeroplanes are designed to fly. Apart from drones, that means aircrew. I wish all manufacturers would include (good quality) aircrew in their kits, especially in the larger scales. Mike

I've had Noravirus twice before. It's far more effective than weightwatchers but somewhat more brutal! This build amazes me: I can't wait to see the finished model. Get well soon. Mike

I hope you will be marketting this superb model. Mike

Very nicely done. I suppose I'll have to get my 1/32 Revell one out of its box now! Mike

You pay £80 on a 1/32 Harrier, and then need or want to pay for after market accessories on top? I can understand paying £20 for a 1/32 Hawk, and then paying for a few extra goodies, but surely any 1/32 kit costing £80 should have all you need for an exemplary OOB build?

Perhaps I was going a little off topic. I would demand complete accuracy in a kit costing £100 and would not expect to use any aftermarket parts (not that I do anyway). For half the price I would accept a few minor inaccuracies. I would also like a pilot (and navigator) sitting in the cockpit. Aircraft are designed to fly after all. I will look forward to seeing Piero's w.i.p. in the days to come. Best wishes, Mike

Quite superb. Mike

Revell 1/32 Eurofighter Typhoon @ £49.99, Trumpeter 1/32 Eurofighter Typhoon @ £99.99; Revell 1/32 Red Arrow Hawk @ £19.99, Italeri 1/48 Red Arrow Hawk @ £25; you pays your money and you makes your choice. Some of us enjoy the build, but like to see the finished result sooner than later. Some of us don't mind minor inaccuracies if the finished article looks right, is an ejoyable build, and the price is right. Others amongst us produce some of the staggeringly beautiful models seen on this web site, and are prepared to invest more time and money into their hobby. As a matter of principle, I would expect the large scale manufacturers to produce accurate kits, but accept that there have to be compromises made in producing an economically viable model. I for one would not buy a 1/32 Harrier, Lightning or Spitfire for £100, many others would. If Revell and Airfix can produce the models they do at the price they do, then I will in preference buy one of their kits. When Trumpeter and similar companies produce their kits at a price I am willing to pay, then I may buy their kits. £100 is a lot of money top pay for a kit that looks more or less right, but isn't so, £50 seems much more reasonable. Happy modelling, Mike

What happened to the pickies? I'll second that: not a single picture now on screen.

Why don't you send him the photos of your beautiful model?? Mike

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I mount my aircraft, wheels up or down, on an Airfix 1/24 scale stand, painted gloss black. All the propellor driven aircraft are motorised with a small electric motor. Arcraft are designed to fly, not sit on the ground. That is not to say that I am not incredibly impressed by the skill and patience of many of the modellers on this site who display their kits with panels open, engines removed etc. I also wish that firms like Trumpeter would offer two versions of each kit, a 'clean' airframe and a detailed airframe, or perhaps with a detailing set for those who do wish to expose as much of the workings of their model as possible. I would love to build some of the larger scale kits, but with Trumpeter and Tamiya 1/32 kits costing around £100, can not justify the cost. Revell offers much better value, their Eurofighter costs half as much as the Trumpeter version, and their new BAE Hawk is a real bargain at under £20. Happy modelling, Mike

I got mine from the local toy/model shop today. Happy modelling, Mike

Using existing kits, then later Mks of a Spitfire and Hurricane would make sense, as would a Tempest and a Mk III Mustang. I wonder why no-one has produced a 262 or Corsair, the latter especially should have very widespread appeal. VFS has produced a P40, P-47 and have a Spitfire XIV in the pipeline, likewise Bandai has produced a Zero and a Shinden as well. If we are thinking jets, then a Harrier GR7 or 9 would make sense, as would a BAE Hawk, but Revell might have spoiled the market with their 1/32 version. Failing a Hawk, then the Gnat is a possibility.

The fin isn't permanently attached either, for casting purposes. Does this mean you are going to offer castings of this magnificent model? Mike

This is looking superb. I wonder what happened to the Heritage Aviation 1/24 Buccaneer? Happy Modelling, Mike

Very, very nice!

For my 1/24, 1/32 and large 1/48 kits I use the large Airfix stand (which is still in their 1/24 kits and can be bought separately).

My version of my father's Lancaster JO N, Nick the Nazi Neutraliser, not as good as most displayed so far, but Dad's aircraft none the less: http://www.militarymodelling.com/albums/me...45&p=236035 http://www.militarymodelling.com/albums/me...45&p=236034 http://www.militarymodelling.com/albums/me...45&p=236036

Why not contact Revell direct? The more the merrier: http://www.revell.de/en/company/contact_revell/ Happy modelling, Mike

"A post for Lancasters? "I'll throw mine into the fold, seen here before but no harm in repeating. 1/48 Diorama of PD259 463 Sqn RAF Waddington, This model now resides with the remains of the real aircraft in the heritage center at RAF Waddington" How very evocative. My father surved as a Navigator on 463 squadron flying out of Waddington. His aircraft was Nick the Nazi Neutraliser I made the model from an Airfix kit some years ago, and will try and photo it for inclusion on this thread. happy New Year to all. Mike

You could try looking at model yacht suppliers (http://www.housemartinsails.co.uk/hullfittingsa.html - bottlescrews might be appropriate). Lifeboats are often 1/12 scale and there may be something of use there as well. Good luck, Mike

Why not be different and do it in RAF Coastal Command camouflage? Looking forward to the build, Mike

Very nicely done. I did a radio-controlled one of these in 1/24 scale some years ago (with all four props powered!). I agree it would be an idea for Airfix or Revell to do some Fairmiles in 1/72. The A & C were often used for mundane as well as clandestine work, the B was a maid of all work, the D was a touch more glamorous and the HDML was ubiquitous. Unfortunately there is a bias towards the Nazis when it comes to WW2 models (across the board, in military, marine, aviation and figure modelling). Happy modelling, Mike