Radpoe Spitfire

Stirling work that man..........."Airfix rivets 'n' all" ( I'll get me coat). I hadn't noticed the fin flash, but other than that, it looks superb & to me,the rivets seem to enhance models in the bomber's colour scheme, rather than spoil its looks. But it is also nice to see one of Airfix's Golden Oldies that still holds its head high. Regards Rad.

Hi Steve, what do you need? I got an old tatty Vb sat in my shed that I'd saved for spares. Plus I have an unbuilt kit which should yeild a few unwanted bits. On top of that There's a Decal set of which I shall only use the decals for Buck Casson's aircraft. Regards Rad.

Wot, no rear hold door damage from the Movers!!!!! That is one superb build there, well done for taking this on after such a long modelling gap. Hats off to you!!!

The kits wingspan is around 26 inches old money, roughly similar to that of the Monogram B17 or Tamiya Lancaster. Overall a cracking model. regards Rad

That looks superb, well done that man!!!! I was only looking at the real McCoy at AeroVenture the other week thinking I must get me one of these to do as a a RAF SAR version. Regards Rad .

I know, but we can but live in hope that mabe one day!!!!!!!! That said, as I grew up (1970's) I never thought I'd see 1/48 scale from them-which they do now, but generally there seems to be a growing trend for the Major manufacturers to produce 1/32 kits, so why shouldn't Airfix? They seem to be more geared now to what modellers want.

Does anyone know if Decals have been produced for Jack Cleland's Mustang " Isobelle III" please? If so, where I can source them, any scale will do. Regards Rad.

Good greif, I hope I look that good at 92- you could easily knock 10 years off how old he looks. Nice to see old vets having a trip down memory lane- reminds me of 1 of my proudest & happiest moments whilst in the Mob. Many years ago (1990) as an ATC erk at RAF Wattisham I looked after an old boy who was a guest of the CO when the 50th Anniversary of the B of B flypast was orchestrated from the base. The BofBMF was on the apron with the Lanc stood proud. I noticed my man looking whistfully at her & soon found out my vet was a Lanc pilot, his wife informing me that although he could see it ok now, sadly he was losing his sight. Without further ado, I went & asked my SATCO if I could take him over to it- his reply was "don't spend all day- but don't rush back, oh & stay in radio contact if we need you". On telling the guest where we were going his face lit up like a child in a sweetshop. On driving over to the Lanc I found Sqn Ldr Paul Day (OC BofBMF) for his permission for the guest to go over & have a look at the Lancaster- again his reply was simple " by all means yes,It's his (my guest's) aircraft -we've got plenty of time before we fly". Although my man declined the offer to actually go all the way inside, it really made for both him, his wife & my day as he spent a good time just walking around before finally popping his head through the entry door- his last comment before leaving, saying it all "even now it still smells the same- Thank you so much" Regards Rad .

Nice to see the nose turret B24J again, I love it when older kits like this come back on the manufacturing lines, but would really love to see the old 1/32 Me 110 C/D re-released in the future?

Most of the aircraft I'd love to see them release are listed, but I'd love to see Airfix do some of them as 1/32 aircraft..............please. Plus to top that, I'm sure I've seen buildings in their range so a decent control tower in 1/72 & 1/48, not HO/OO & some British Hangar fronts would be nice touch.

B****r, just as I was going to scratchbuild one to go with a Spitfire!!!!!Seriously though, this is perfect timing. I am building the Hobbyboss model of "Buck" Casson's 616 Squadron aircraft (Don't Laugh!), but would love to display it with a Trolly Acc fitted. I will definitely be ordering one of these beauties.

Hi Miggers, thanks for the quick reply. I've seen them both on the doors so am I right to assume the wells will be matched, i.e. sky doors- sky wells. regards Rad

Sorry about this, trying to find out the colour for the undercarrage wells & doors for the Mk Va "W"serials- i.e. Buck Casson's aircraft. (yep... I'm building the Hobbyboss 1/32 kit) My references don't show his aircraft, but it seems to me the earlier Spitfire's had interior green, sky or doped aluminium or combination of one or the other. Can anyone elaborate for me please? regards Rad.

The Mk VI also had a tube that ran through the exhausts, open at the front, exiting at the rear before entering the engine cowling. This feature is well documented. Also don't forget remove the door hinge detail. Hope this is helpful, Rad

You've pre-empted me!!! Having built the V1 Pegasus do, & positive reports I've heard about their Hurricane, cost-wise it was a fight between that & the old Airfix offering, but the simplicity of build will probably clinch it.

Thank you for the info Graham, that is brilliant I think my lad will be pleased when I tell him what I have planned.

The yellow comet is certainly the right shape, but still remember the decal was red, Maybe its one of these mis-interpretation's like the old JE-J Spitfire Maple being green.

Hi Mike, Lots of support on this one from my direction, spent many happy days as a mover loading/unloading the things! Despite the problems they gave us :shithappens: -like having to push loaded pallets uphill, pulling bergens through your legs before chucking them down to some poor erk in the bottom of the hold or having to do it all again for a frame change, I have a deep affection for the VC10. One in 1/72 scale- Please bring it on!!!!

Oooer Missus, if these are as good as they look I might have to go back to 1/72nd scale

Is it my memory failing me , but many years ago I recall that I built the Airfix 1/72 Ju 87 using kit decals for a colour scheme that included a white bordered, red comet on both sides of the fuselage- am I right? If its the case, can anyone tell me if this this scheme still on the recent releases of the kit please? Regards Rad.

If we're talking WWII, then top of the list for me wouldn't be one of there own to re-tool- but a Whitley is a must!!!!! please. Follow this with re-vamped Hampden, Halifax BIII, Defiant & Blenheim. Oh & just market the David brown tractor & trollies as a kit in it's own right, then chuck in a decent Watch office to scale (1/72, not HO/OO), or even a hangar front for diorama's

Righty oh!! if he flew V7806, then it's good enough for my little boy - although only 7 he's a big fan of Roald Dahl's books, but "wants to build a model like Daddy's"- much to my good lady's consternation. I dont expect him to be like me, model wise (I started at 8), but I want to give him the chance to have a go at building one for himself. It may not get finished with great accuracy, but if someone can clue me in on the mark & colour scheme it would make us both happy. regards Rad

Oops sorry about the repeat , I'm using my bro-in-law's ipad - hence the ham fisted finger trouble? If one of the moderators would like to take the repeated reply off, or tel me how to , please do.

Ha you've caught me out!!!! At the moment my 7 year old son is reading this book, so curious as to which aircraft he flew, I thought it was Spitfires. But it has the hatchlings of a future build.

Ha you've caught me out!!!! At the moment my 7 year old son is reading this book, so curious as to which aircraft he flew, I thought it was Spitfires. But it has the hatchlings of a future build.