Radpoe Spitfire

That looks very nice, a late family friend was a Stoker on her when she was torpedoed, so I'd love to see this kit after it's built.

There is not much in the way of 616 Squadron Mk VI's, if you pull up 616 sqn Spitfires on a general search, there are a number of art images. To my knowledge, the squadron's Mk VI's all wore the standard green/ grey/ light grey scheme with duck egg fuselage bands.

What a stunner, even OOB it is a real beauty; although you can get after market bits, this finish really shows little else is needed. Well done that modeller Regards Adrian

Daft question, would they fit the old Emhar kits?

like her?.........I love her, she looks amazing!I'd love to see some photos of this in B&W, just to add that extra touch of realism- that is one superb diorama that compliments a beautiful build. Regards Adrian

I'm surprised you don't do Dh88 Boomerang- originally to be called Firbeck.

That is one cracking Blenheim you have built there, and done in a very special 75th anniversary year of the Battle of Britain. Both the Blenhiem and Digby were used during the battle, so well done- it looks stunning and is a very welcome model of an often forgotten contribution to fighter command in the battle. Regards Adrian

And you have the bonus of modelling one before the rush. Keep it up, it's challenging your skills that an OOB kit wouldn't- adds to the satisfaction of the "I built that" buzz.

Just seen a vid on youtube, it looks very impressive, I must admit. The detail is quite nice, only downer is lack of internal detail- most of which will be hidden. Shall look forward to seeing this one, be nice to see a comparison with the Airfix release.

Hopefully with the number of surviving Lancasters, they might get it right. If it is anything like the B17 I will be happy. I suppose we will only find out when it gets released.

I'm pleased with all the info, thank you all so much,if anyone finds out some more, please keep it coming. Now, down to the modelling bit. The plan is to do a diorama of a Meteor and 262 with figures representing Luftwaffe air and ground crew and Tony Gaze himself. Not one to do diorama's I need a bit if help and pointers to figures and grind equipment. The scale will be 1:48

The article I read also went into detail of his racing career, a very colourful character by all accounts- I woke have loved the opportunity to have met him.

Of subject, but back in 2000 I was on a 4 month Det down the Falklands. Imagine my surprise to see a Yellow TVR parked in someone's drive in Port Stanley. Surprised mainly because the roads are so poor for sports cars, I could only guess that the one place with a decent surface was the airport.

Just a quick side step, but is this the same Vengeance that was at the WA museum at Bull Creek? Regards Adrian

Thanks Magpie, indeed there is a lot more to this story than I had originally read. Much of the account given in the "six Aces" dialogue is of great use to me. On my initial knowledge, I got the notion to build a diorama of a coming together of the two warbirds, though they never fought in combat, there is irony in an encounter prior to the official cease of hostilities. They say that the truth is stranger than fiction.

No problem Dennis, like yourself I'd never heard anything like it in reference to 616 squadron.the quote done by Overhauling is very close to what is written in the book I'd read. Incidentally, title for the publication is " Spitfires over Germany, I saw it in Meadowhall on the 3rd, but went into WHS in Retford to get a copy yesterday but they hadn't got any. Once again, very intriguing to read. Regards Adrian

I'm not surprised you don't recognise the name Dyer- it's me getting my names mixed up!!! There is someone I know at work with that surname.When I read the account in the book I'd sen I must admit that I need to find out more about what and when it occurred- to be fair to the author memories do get altered over time. Thank you for the info you have given- it's very much appreciated. No doubt there is something of a ring of truth in what has been written in the published accounts so far. It does make intriguing reading though. Many thanks Adrian

I'm not surprised you don't recognise the name Dyer- it's me getting my names mixed up!!! There is someone I know at work with that surname.When I read the account in the book I'd sen I must admit that I need to find out more about what and when it occurred- to be fair to the author memories do get altered over time. Thank you for the info you have given- it's very much appreciated. No doubt there is something of a ring of truth in what has been written in the published acco

Good point, I must admit I'm not sure.

21st C's kits are marmite- you love them or hate them! However, I love the ones I have which include the Ju87. The photo's show that you have done the model justice- the weathering adds to a very nice build-well done For those of us old enough- they're Machbox meets Scalecraft, without the electric gimmicks. Regards Adrian

The account is mentioned in a ?? AM special I saw in smiths today- title Spitfire over Germany. It mentions details of Tony Dyer, giving an account of his service with 616, but is rather vague- but still enigmatic. A good read though

I read anaccount today of an unusual occurrence that would make the basis of an interesting diorama. It told of an incident during the the latter days of fighting in Germany in 1945, Tony Dyer, a pilot flying a 616 Sqn Meteor landed his aircraft on an Autobahn & met up with a unit operating the Me 262, he spent a period of time talking to the Luftwaffe airmen & was even invited to a party, but he declined before returning to his own base. Can anyone shed anything else about the incident please? I.e. The German unit involved, any images of Autobahn base layout. Regards Adrian

That looks amazing, the Italian flare for high speed design was often way ahead of its time & this is no exception due tu the use of the Hydroplane undercarriage. An abosolute beauty of a build- well done

Very, very nice Mig, again I love the camouflage scheme- it suits the aircraft. It's a little cracker you have built there- nice one As a side note, I have fond memories of the Mig 15 - a Polish Lim 20, which is now displayed as a Korean jet at Yeovilton. This aircraft was displayed at Finningley air show, having hitched a ride under a chinook from A.F. Budge's yard at Retford. Post show it came, once more by Chinook, back to Gamston airport, where for 2-3 weeks RAF fitters had great difficulty trying to remove the wing bolts as a couple of them had seized. After that, it sat in the hangar,disassembled, but on one occasion I had great delight showing a passenger around it for half an hour prior to him and his colleague flying to Paris for a rock concert. The passenger was none other than Rick Parfitt- yep Status Quo had performed at Sheffield City Hall the night before and then an onward flight to Paris to perform there. Oh Happy days!!

I think you have given any Zoukie Mura kit a run for its money. This looks amazing, to build a kit as a cutaway is almost taking model making to its highest form, and is the work of a master of their craft-only a complete scratch build goes higher.I have always said a model is a blank canvas & this is evidence enough to prove it. The Airfix 1/24 Stuka was - given mould technology of its time- a master stroke of model production when it first appeared. You have taken a very good kit and made it something special. Thank you and welcome to the forum. Regards Adrian