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I think the issue is that they have reused the image for step 24 of the 1:48 instructions for step 20 of the 1:72 instructions. As far as I can tell the 1:72 kit doesn't have the engine mounts.

Photo here would suggest it was repainted, Photo Perhaps the mention of the pale blue undersurface was before the repaint? Hope that helps a little H

Have to admit I thought the same, as I can't recall ever having seen one of these in a Matchbox box back in the day. But a quick search came up with the following https://www.scalemates.com/kits/matchbox-40181-sherman-m4a1--164519 You learn something every day on this site

HI, Assuming that is the green, grey, black scheme then the link below suggests it came into use in April 1988 http://www.panzerbaer.de/colours/a_relaunch/nva_verzerr.htm

Hi Seahawk, Far from an expert on the type (remember building the Airfix kit years ago) but you might find this stuff useful: http://320thbg.org/b-26_models.html http://320thbg.org/b-26_armament.html Hope that helps Harry

Hi Martin, Not sure if you have seen the stuff here, https://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/military-model-aircraft/112145-canadian-all-black-voodoo-ef-101b-details.html Sadly all the picture links seem to be dead but it does mention this: 9). ECM Antenna Summary This aircraft had a number of ECM antennas fitted: One forward facing on the upper nose (Replacing the IR Sensor). Two rear facing below the nose with a small blade antenna between. Three rear facing behind the canopy (plus one small blade antenna for a total of four). Two rear facing ones below the fuselage forward of the afterburners. (these are actually the Data Link Antennas that were present on all Canadian Voodoos, however although these appear in profile drawings of the"BLACK VOODOO" they are not evident in any photos seen so far). Three small bi-directional pod antennas between the nose gear door and the weapons bay. The aircraft was often seen with an ECM Pod fitted to a pylon on the weapons bay door. Hope that helps a bit Harry

Is it just me or are the decal options the wrong way around?

I guess they down scaled it from their 1/48 kit as looking at the larger kits instructions there are 2 parts (D18) that fit into those dimples. Don't think they are catapult spools as they are located further back on the fuselage, so given the location fuel dump pipes seems like a good shout. H

Hi Scott, Picture here (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A2-WW2-RAF-LANCASTER-POSTER-PRINT-/264282968732) describes it as a Cabin heating air inlet Hope that helps H

Try this one https://www.dacoproducts.com/BF6p128.jpg Might have to invest in the Daco Lightning book before I start on the stash Harry

Hi Keith, Hope these couple of pictures help https://www.dacoproducts.com/BF6p004.jpg https://trainstanksandplanes.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/lightning-img_1988.jpg?w=565&h=360 Harry

By no means an expert, but looking at this picture http://aircrashsites.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/Grant-Sparks-Flight-Engineerf.jpg It looks like the outer windows are glazed and the middle isn't. Hope that helps. H

The aircraft used in Goldeneye was PT-1 F-ZWWW. Spent 5 fun years working on the software for Tiger and NH-90 down in Ottobrunn.

You can download the instructions on the AVAILABLE HERE link at the end of the review, they have pictures of all the marking options H

Have to admit to knowing very little about Hurricanes, but hope the following might be useful: The seventh Hurricane Mk1 (L1909) 277, and the last of the initial order of seven, was delivered during September 1939. And another picture Here H

Hi, No idea as to why they have an oriental figure as nose art, but there is a nice picture and some other info Here. BTW, it seems to be an A4 rather than a B4 as stated on the decals. It is also Ala de Caza 12 not Ala de Caza 15 . H

Hi, It is an HH-46 with a 1400 watt loudspeaker for use in SAR sorties. See here Here and Here for a nice interior view. H

Try here https://sites.google.com/site/tmwresin/1-72-scale-accessories/1-48-scale-accessories

Hi Dave, The half track is most probably an M5 (lend lease M3 with welded armour). Armoured cars are a mix of Daimler Mk II's (smaller ac's with rounded turrets, some of which seem to have the littlejohn adapter fitted), AEC armoured cars (larger slab sided turret), along with a ferret and a dingo. Hope that helps H

2: They can't seem to stay away from the old Broadcasting House, even with its overtones of serial Savile (and others) abuse, even after selling the damn place. Can I just point out that BBC Television Centre (The one they sold, and a listed building, so might have had problems demolishing it) and Broadcasting House are different buildings. As for Dr Who, can we really have too much? What do we get on average 10 or so episodes a year? Would rather that than yet another bloody celebrity/talent show.

I think we might be reading too much into the shell case. Let's not forget this is knocked out vehicle, so has probably been picked over for souvenirs or anything useful. Position of the shell casing suggests to me that is has just been dropped there rather than having been kept for any reason. Still can't see the German helmet.

A cracking build of a ship that many of us have been lucky enough to have the chance to visit.

Good on you.

No it doesn't, it's your hobby and your model so do what you want to. Look on the bright side at a price of £80-£90 adding on a set of AM barrels is hardly going to break the bank.

The more I see of this the more impressed I am. Yes, it is the wrong scale for me, but I imagine it as the centre piece if my display surrounded by 1/72 WW2 RAF models. Yes, it has limited colour schemes, but then again I magine most will only buy one or two so what is the problem? Is it too big? Of course it isn't. Looking back I used to have a couple of B-36's in my bedroom. Now that was big.... As for the price, well as a football fan it is tickets for me and the Mrs. for one game, or a film and a meal afterwards. Compare that with the hours of fun you will have building this beauty. So Airfix, you introduced me to this wonderful hobby, and now you have given me new hope for the future. Thanks.