Radpoe Spitfire

I shall have a look, thank you

Crickey- if only Airfix would do this (& a MkIII/MkX ) in 1/48th - it knocks spots off the Trumpeter kits.

Enjoy them? How can you not do? What an amazing effort- congratulations to all involved, it's a wonderful tribute.🎖 There is one other thing you have actually achieved- this is one of the best RAF static displays I've seen since the 1977 silver jubilee review at Finningley (albeit in miniature)

Wow- had you not said Airfix, I would have thought it was the Valom/A-Z kit, because you have done a brilliant job of scribing and bolt (sorry, rivet) head removal. You've done a fantastic job of a kit that is ripe for retooling🎖 If I may ask- where did you get the 7 Squadron decals from please? I love to build WWII South Yorkshire based aircraft and currently have an A-Z Hampden awaiting it turn to become a 76 sqn one, using the Airfix P-EA codes. I built one as this A/C which years ago, but would love to do it as a 7sqn machine.

I hope this is OK to mention, but planning has been granted to construct a BofB monument next to South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum at Doncaster. Inspired and to complement those at Cap-le-Ferne and the Bronze sculpture on the Thames embankment, it will take the form of a landscaped, 3 sided buttress, (to represent half of an E pen) containing a replica Spitfire. The walls will also be lined with stone panels, engraved with the names of "The Few; The site was chosen in Yorkshire as 105 men served from the county, with the Doncaster site being the home to 616 Sqn- who fought in the battle & 271 Sqn, who's aircraft helped to read supply the beleaguered fighter stations. You can find more details on the project's website ;- www.battleofbritainorth.co.uk and FB pages.

I'd be 7 or 8 (1971-72) and it was the Airfix Mk9 Spitfire. The shop didn't have many paints, knowing Spitfires were green and light brown- I got a tin of green and Bronze to which it was duly painted- the undersides weren't a problem as the kit was light blue plastic. Since then I've had over 400 kits of various subjects and scales.

About time a Hart came out in this scale- 616 sqn used them when they first formed at Doncaster

I think the 616 Sqn ( coded YQ*C )has got to be a must! The Sqn flew the Vb when they were part of Bader's Tangmere Wing in 1941. He often used 616 as his wing men. Bader's Va was originally on 616 sqns charge, but he had a great distrust of the cannons, so used the Va as his personal aircraft. However 616 South Yorkshire Sqn wasn't Douglas Bader's only connection to the county. From the age of 4 until he went to private school at 8 yo, his Stepfather was the rector of Sprotbrough- a small village a few miles from Doncaster and nt far from the original Doncaster airport- where 616 formed in 1938. The rectory is now a private house and blue signed re Bader's residence. Some of the features from his time there have been kept, including a window - complete with air pellet hole allegedly made by Douglas.

Still waiting for a Meteor Mk1 & Mk3, so you'll be waiting as long as I will - though we can dream I s'pose

I've thought long and hard about building my own brit in this scale, including a WWI offering but lack of a workshop limits me - if I could, I'd love to build a Churchill VII Crocodile, Comet or Cromwell/Centaur.

I wish I could help you, this is something I'd like to confirm myself as Sgt Noble is one of my local Few. I have a gut feeling (not helpful, I'm sorry), but I used the letter E on model, as he was from East Retford in Nottinghamshire. Whether the info can be found in public records at Kew or 43 sqn records is the only way I think may be helpful. Incidentally I worked with Dennis's nephew Rod -a fellow ambulanceman, until he retired. Rod is also a Retfordian, who has a very striking resemblance to his uncle.

Hi, I know there are a number of accessories for the Trumpeter kit, but has anyone used them for the old 1960's Revell 1/32 Me 262 single seat aircraft? And can anyone confirm if it is from the same tooling as the Hasegawa offering? Many thanks, Adrian

The 616 sqn Pilot was Tony Gaze

Nice little build there I'm a 616 Squdron affectionado with an old revell 1/32 262 in the stash, so if I may, can I use your photos for reference please? The is an account of 616 Squadron pilot (Tony Dyer- I think , but stand to be corrected) who landed his Meteor on an autobahn being used by a Meteor 262 unit- was this one of the aircraft I wonder?

1/48th scale cottage - complete with 1960's plastic doorbell on the doorframe maybe

No 6? Hmmm my wife would kill me

Hi I would like some advice from a moderator of a contact to find about if, and how I can raise awareness for funding towards a planned monument. I don't want to jump in with both feet and cause trouble. Many thanks Adrian.

What a wonderful selection - short of a ground up scratch build, even if you build one, it definitely tests your skills. You have done an amazing job on each one. Out of this lot, I have only built the FM Halifax, I'd love to put a photo of mine but I gave up trying in the end. If you ever visit, mine is on display at South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum. It is finished in the colours of Halifax NA581, KW-U of 425 Squadron RCAF. The aircraft crashed at Blyth in Nottinghamshire on 2/8/1944 with the loss of all her crew. As well as the display in the museum, there's memorial to the crew and that of a Worksop based Wellington which came down in the same village.

I'd love to see the Hampden and Halifax re tooled along with the B24 & P61

I've just taken it to 26- now let's see a few more

This looks amazing, the Dr1 is not a big aircraft at the best of times- let alone in miniature- even in 1/48th scale! But I must agree your finish is superb. I don't model WW1 aircraft very often, but the Dr1 is on my to do list at some time. But your build is a real gem. Thank you for sharing. Frustratingly, the Baron's aircraft's colour scheme has been controversial in that for many years expert argument has raged as to whether it was all red or not- and I still don't even know now, if there is a general consensus of agreement to what is right or not. The two main depictions seem to be either all red or red with part of the fuselage painted in a green wash. So it's really up to the individual to make their own interpretation . Please don't take my comment as a criticism- it isn't - I'm just adding a little trivia which is a trait of mine - and enjoying looking at your finished model.

I built the Italeri release a few years ago, being originally released by Accurate Miniatures , I found that it's a nice kit to put together. The real skill comes in the finish and what a cracker you've built- it's spot on

Very much so, this is a little beautywell done fella

Hello, I know there is an armour forum on the Internet, but dies anyone have photos of MV's taken at any of Tony Budge's open days in Retford during the 1980's? Or do you know the whereabouts of some of his vehicles? It's a bit of nostalgia for me as I did some voluntary work on some of the vehicles.

Yes it is in very good condition, other than a bit of dust through hangar storage, with a spit and Polish- this is how it would look now. There are photos of its recovery, and pit-stop at Firbeck, on the museum's Facebook page. The Demobbed website now has a photo of it in the museum hangar, albeit waiting to be put back together.