Procopius

I've swapped it for a 1/72 B-29. Result!

If you order a Hasegawa 1/72 Phantom and get a 1/48 one instead can I have it?

Only if you promise to stop building Fw190s.

translating this to an aircraft modeller's point of view - Just build a model for the sake of having fun and with no agenda i.e.like we did when we blew our pocket money on airfix and matchbox models and rushed home to build them in an hour

Build an easy, familiar Spitfire next, when you're ready. Just to re-mojo.

Frustrating but I'm sure it'll be back soon enough.

LOL! Ain't seen it at all yet, but now it's definitely on the list.

It was an ancient Skywest CRJ200.

Well, it also vanished heavenwards - just took a bit more time is all

Sort of a celestial wheeze.

But not on a dark night....

Around dinner time would be acceptable

As a matter of fact, Mike, we DID talk about you, and what an interesting guy you were, and how dangerous the appeal of 1/144 airliners can be.

Chin up, mate! Look at me, on my second dose of cancer and I'm happy as a bleeding lunatic! Perspective, governor!

How about some Stephen Crane?

I saw a man pursuing the horizon;

Round and round they sped.

I was disturbed at this;

I accosted the man.

“It is futile,” I said,

“You can never —”

“You lie,” he cried,

And ran on.

I do love Stephen Crane. Excellent taste in verse, Bill.

Almost nothing for B(IV), a little more for fighter variants I have found

Yes, very frustrating, as I'm trying to find some for a B.IV. I suppose the expense/scarcity of the Tamiya kit is the reason.

I've just been delivered xtradecals XO39-72 with markings for an FB VI: HR241 TH*M if you'd like them. I plan on using the kit versions for my trio.

I recall seeing a build of the I?II where all the windows were filled in and redrilled. Check positions on all SH beauforts.

I suspect it's something to do with avoidance of liability for libel. So we might have "a well-known modeller with a predilection for hedgerow animals..." and then say something scurrilous without it being actionable. See also "adulterous (well known) premier league footballers".

So nice of you to selflessly self-depricate for PC's benefit Adrian!

I wondered if it wasn't linked to the more onerous libel laws in the UK.

Brave man, all those propellors with little yellow tips!

You'll be half way to an airliner - Good show!

You'll be fine

oh no, I've got one of them in the stash!

Hockeyboys law; If it looks good & feels right, carry on regardless.

ChrisL's observation: If the kit doesn't already have shape errors it will do once I've been at it with glue and sanding sticks.

Yes another one of your build odysseys please. Any thoughts as to the subject matter?

Well, I have this Beaufighter kit...

Brad - Pizza is the perfect food and can be eaten for any meal. However, I'm trying to lose weight, which leaves me in a bit of a pickle.

Oh yes I would like to see that. Beer, pizza and a Beaufighter...I can't wait for the Airfix release.

Let's hope so! Save the one down in Cornwall, get Coventy's one airworthy again and let me build a few new Shackleton kits. That would be a perfect year! :-)

That or ebay them for silly money before the world notices...

I've only got 2 Hasegawa Beaufighters and one of them's an Aussie Mk 21 or is it a 22?

You hear that? It's the sound of their ebay prices hitting the floor. Better flog them off for lots before people start to wise up.

The one at the front of the fins in the middle. I think I might have put it on the wrong way round?

Ah, that one! It's a monster, isn't it? I never remember which way the curve goes.

same here, it should be obvious but my brain just doesn't seem to be able to work it out first time!

Best get the 2 seaters asap, the TR8 is now unavailable

Ouch!

Just googled about and see what you mean! I may have to wait for a show.

Pat, this is the exact problem I've had as well!

I had that problem, thin them with Mr Tamiya X-20A.

I used some humbrol acrylic on prillers Fw190 with this method.

(Then they go on pretty much just like tamiya)

Oh, oops.

P.S.

(Get a 250ml pot!) waaaaaaay cheaper!

In 1/72, the Aeroclub early (and late) Hawk seats are brill. I need some more myself actually

Ahhhh.....You didn't mean Curtiss then?

I'd happily build a Mohawk IV if there were a good kit in 1/72, love the look of the India-based ones, poor hapless things.

add a liberal splash of liquid poly

weather lightly

Server warm.

Sort of... Aeroperu Flight 603

Yeah, it's happened on pitots etc

I believe they tried it with the Vulcan t'other year!

Sadly, in this miserable republic, we must bear our own palanquins.

Well done! I did 23:59 on Friday, a personal best,and knocking three minutes off seems unlikely.

Running is my only natural enemy.

I prefer them with Low cut and high heels...

Wise model making investment there. Enjoy them.

I remembered I could send them to the office.

Fit Snorkels.

Unterseeblitzen!

That ruins the decals, Pete.

Doh!