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Given that the last few releases came as a surprise to me I'm not sure what to expect next. I mean, Wyvern, Gannet and Sea Hawk kits suit me just fine but this comes at a time when almost every other major company is knocking out things that appeal to the larger American market. I'll say American as opposed to U.S. since so many other nations operate American machines that a simple change in decal sheets would give each kit a much wider appeal. What I would have expected was something like Grumman Guardian, perhaps a couple of kits based on common sprues to produce an E-2 Hawkeye and it's COD brother (called the Trader I think?) and perhaps a P-80 Shooting Star. I can only assume that these releases and the much rumoured 32nd scale Jag/Bucc/Lightning means there is some person or persons within Trumpeter's high management who have a serious liking for British machines. All I can hope is that the market sustains this predilection As for the next FAA subject, I've got a looooooong wish-list but wouldn't bet against an Attacker.

Didn't think the Hobbycraft one was too bad but if Trumpeter do one up to their latest standards it's a sure fire sale to me.

Personally I think this debate is a good thing so long as none of us try to impose what we consider 'right' on everyone else and to be quite honest that was one of the reasons why I seldom visit the ARC any more. Seems to be a few group-think issues arising there. It seems so much more civil here, people are getting express opinions without getting shouted down. There are so many areas of debate on the methods of finishing a model these days it can only be a good thing, wouldn't it be boring if we all built them exactly the same way?

Nice build Chris, good to see that detail remains visable after painting. You're not so far off topic as you think mate, I need those pilots for the 144th Hunter

Didn't think they're at all bad really, quite restrained but overly heavy weathering could make them look out of place I guess. There's an attempt at cockpit detail and something to busy up the landing gear wells, more than could be said for the old Airfix 72nd kit. Chances are I'll start it as soon as I get the pilot figures, want to do a quick build as a break from the Firefly but considering backdating it to a Mk. 4 or even a 1 in flight. Haven't seen this kit in any of my local shops, even though they all had the 72nd and 32nd kits so don't know if they are a big seller?

I guess she's just glad to see me playing with little bits of plastic because it keeps me quiet and saves me wandering the streets at night. On the subject of little bits of plastic, this Hunter has some nice detail in it for such a tiny kit!

So long as he's happy with a red and black Phantom then I think it serves a purpose. At his age I was doing similar things with the Airfix Phantom and look how crap that was.

Aye, you could say that mate

Guess who just discovered Aeroclub has it's own website showing their 144th Mk. 3 bang seat and pilots set as a stock item? Needless to say I had to order several other items just to make it worthwhile to have them sent off to me. Honestly Fiona, we save money on postage that way

Yip, just as I thought- you'll need at least another two kits to avoid wasting any of that lovely resin :whistling: BTW, heard a rumour that Revell are deleting the FGR-2 from next years range

As with every other build I've seen you turn out Mike, nice work. Saw this kit when I was wandering round the model shop in Elgin the other day and having seen how you've got on with her I wish I'd taken one home now. At this rate you'll run out of projects and be back to the Valiant

She looks bloody nice there Mike. Now for the love of God, don't drop it again!

Amen! Lets face it, a decent malt can take the edge off anything

Cheers Richard, I'd appreciate that.

While Fiona wandered round the clothes shops in Elgin I went for a wander round the model shop. As a result I came home with a Revell 1/144th Hunter and some big plans for it. Only sticking point is a lack of a pilot figure. Searching the 'net has proved fruitless, only Aeroclub seem to have made any and they're out of production. Can you guys point me in the right direction, or is my nice straightforward quick-build project about to get more complicated?

It will fit! I really must learn to open a window next time Mind you, the fumes from the filler makes me feel good and forget what a pig's bottom of a thing it is. You still need at least two other Phantoms for the stash though.

Yes, you know you want one. Go on, life will not be complete without one. Oh, and an F-4S to use the spare bits and keep the Brit ones company

No no no no no, you've got it all wrong! You clearly need another British Phantom kit :whistling:

Got to admit I'd be quite keen to see a Mk II kitted, just something a little different from the normal.

Well hurry up and get it finished lad, what are you dithering at?!? Seriously though, you've got a good starting point with the Heller Sabre. Decent level of detail and good fit from what I recall, I'll bet it's good therapy to make such rapid progress. Look forward to seeing a RAF Sabre before the weekend

Oooh, that's nice! Any more pics to show? Looking at your build gives me an urge to call Kingkit tomorrow

Phew, glad to see this one survived the surgery Ian. Looking good so far, not much further to go now

Cracking work Sean, every time I see on of the Revell Hunter's in either of the three scales I want to rush down to the LMS and add more to the stash!

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K'in Hell Bill, you must have as many on-going projects as Mike! She looks good so far, another on my 'must see work in progress' list.