Radpoe Spitfire
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Hi, I'm uncertain, I seem to remember many moons ago, I'd seen a topic which deals with the correction of the tailplane for the CA's Dornier 17z. Could anyone help me out or advise me how it can be done?
Kind regards, Adrian.
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Chuffed to hear the walrus has sold so well, it's so refreshing to see something released that hasn't been done too often - in the case of the Walrus, only the ex merit/ Smer kit was the only yhing close. Now what else do airfix have up thier sleeves, I can't wait to find out 🤗🤗
A Wellesley per chance? Or even a 1/48 Hampden 😏🖒🖒🖒🖒
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Thank you for the info- much appreciated🖒🖒.
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Hi, as anyone tried to convert any of the Emhar Bedford trucks into military pattern vehicles?
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19 hours ago, Simon Cornes said:
Thats a nice bit if work. I to was fan of Lemmy - and Philthy Animal Taylor - and he came from just up the road from where I live. I saw Muttonchop in concert many moons ago and happily jumped up and down with everyone else on a very well sprung concert floor whilst watching Lemmy's lips move through clouds of dry ice whilst playing something like 'Bomber' at number 11 on the amps and being unable to hear the lyrics! I didn't know that he was a modeller though.
Cheers
Simon
I knew he must have a good interest in militaria, but didn't know about him being a modeller.
However I was introduced to my first Motorhead concert in 1984- Sheffield city hall "No remorse" tour, after downing a 1066sg lager at a certain bar with its own brewed strong ales. Loved the concert, but ringing ears for 3 days.😆😆
Cheers to you Lemmie. 🎸🕪🍺🍺🍺
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On 08/12/2016 at 11:22 AM, sofiane1718 said:
Didn't saw a topic for this:
A little teaser for you...
This chap helped us out immensely during a recent research visit - what could we have been measuring? Keep your eyes peeled, you never know when or where the next announcement will pop up!
About time they replaced the old mold!😆
I'm looking forward to seeing this on the shelves - if airfix are keeping form, whatever the scale we're in for a treat.
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The members of the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum and volunteers from the VTTS are restoring the cockpit of this aircraft. The Vulcan was named "MAYFLOWER III" to deliver a special scrol to the states to celebrate the tricentenary of pilgrim fathers voyage.
There is a dedicated thread on Facebook which is showing progress is going well.
So far the museum has spent around £6000, but they need help with sourcing parts and want to raise £3,500 donations to help complete the project.
If anyone can help with leads for parts or wish to make a donation please contact them on 01302 761616 or there is a just giving page set up via the Facebook thread.
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If I remember rightly, Heller produced a 1/48 Gazelle.
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On 09/08/2017 at 2:50 AM, SeaVenom said:
I'm making iit straight from the box and doing EE235 from 616 sqn and it says to paint it AS9 dark green and AS10 ocean grey on top and AS11 medium sea grey underneath but I was wondering if the Tamiya paints are a good match for these colours?
I know this is a well known aircraft and has been discussed many times before and colours could vary quite a bit but also how quickly would those colours fade anyway seeing as it's 1945?
Strangely enough also I can't find that many pics of 616 sqn Meteors of that time.
Hi , sadly photos of 616 Squadron's wartime aircraft are few and far between, however there are a few B&W images on the IWM website- follow the search under collections and put in 616 Squadron Meteor. I can only assume that fading was minimal as the Squadron only operated the wartime Mk III's for less than a year.
All the best with your build,
Regards Adrian
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On 12/08/2017 at 8:27 PM, BlackMax12 said:
It's done, finally. Pretty involved model but turns out quite decent, and big, too big for my display case. I can see another case coming as Trumpeter is releasing a 1/16 Panther.
What a cracking job of one of my favourite German tanks, it really looks superb🖒
As for the question of it being too big for your cabinet- I'd happily make some space to display it😆
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On 30/03/2016 at 9:01 PM, sinnerboy said:
well I~m going to have to get that little baby. 150 beer tokens or there abouts....getting pricey this stash building malarkey, isn't it?
I used too work with a stoker who was on her when she was sunk, he too passed away. I doubt it but your friends initials weren't FW were they?
I've only just seen your quote, I'm afraid they aren't one and the same - the family friend was called Ron and came from Bolsover, however it would have been a nice co- incident if it was the case.
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You're more than welcome- being born on the 10th July, I have a deep interest in the history of the Battle of Britain, the more I learn of it the more I appreciate not only the contribution of those who fought in the air battles, but that of those on the ground, from the young to the old.🖒
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On 25/08/2017 at 6:31 PM, tc2324 said:
15th September 1940
Sgt Ray Holmes flying Hawker Hurricane Mk.1 from 504 Sqn rams Dornier Do 17z F1+FH from KG 76 in a last ditch attempt to bring the bomber down before it can make what he believes is a bombing run on Buckingham Palace.
...... and now a couple of shots of each aircraft without the prop blur.
Both kits are 1/48 scale, the Hurricane being Airfix, while the Do 17 in ICM.
Thanks for looking.
The wonderful thing about modelling is that you use a kit as a 3D blank canvas, completing the finished model as you wish. The most complex finishes are dioramas and vignettes depicting historical events.
Those which used aircraft are often depicted as ground based - in flight ones aren't common, but in this one, you've taken it to an amazing level.
I love this as it re- enacts one of the most daring ways to bring down a foe - the deliberate ramming by another aircraft. During the Battle of Britain, I know of three occasions - this one, a Hurricane v Me109 and the disputed Anson v He111.
In the latter, Sgt Bruce Hancock, a trainee pilot with 6FTS was doing circuits around RAF Windrush when he hit a Heinkel III which was bombing the airfield. Many believe it was a deliberate act, officialdom seems otherwise. Sadly none of the aircrew survived and Sgt Hancock was only found the day after.
Thank you for sharing🖒🖒.
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On 20/08/2017 at 7:10 PM, Panzer Vor!!! said:
http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/qhm/portsmouth/shipping-movements/daily-movements?date=21/08/2017
If you want to check shipping in Portsmouth , updated after midday
Queens Harbour master
I'll have a look at this, thank you for sharing the info 🖒
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On 20/08/2017 at 6:46 PM, dolphin38 said:
I believe she is staying in Portsmouth for at least the next month
Thank you for the info- I can show the kids when we go on the ferry 🖒
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I'm not familiar with the comings and goings navy ships, but going to Normandy from Pompey next Friday- I assume she will soon be docked there.
Can anyone let me know if she'll be there still looking please?
Regards Adrian
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What a cracker!! Nice to see a Stug in Finnish colours - and so well done🖒. I knew a new a friend of mine bought an ex- Finnish army example back in 1991 and by pure coincidence I was driving north on the A1 - only to see it parked up on a low loader in a south bound lay-by. Luckily I was not far from the next roundabout and quick turn around got me chance to see it in the flesh before it was restored. On asking the truck driver if it belonged to my friend, he confirmed it was and allowed me to have a look around it. It may have added a few miles to my ride home- but hey it was worth it🖒🖒🖒
Thank you for sharing
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On 7/15/2017 at 5:20 PM, Sabrejet said:
Saw this release and was also enticed away from the usual aviation subjects. I'll be watching with interest.
That makes two of us, I helped restore a close friends real one in the 1980's got it ready in time for the Finningley airshow along with a GMC 2 1/2 ton truck.
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Thank you all for your replies, I'm not fussy on the scale, but the Airfix and Frog/Novo options are more cost effective for what I've got in mind than resin kits.
Shall be keeping my eyes peeled on the not too distant future.🖒
Kind regards, Adrian
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I can't help you with much info on X-craft General- other than I'm of the understanding that X24 was the one built by Marshall of Gainsborough and tested of the Trent wharf.
If I'm correct, that was almost in your doorstep 😆 otherwise I've got duff gen.
Either way-happy building.
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Hi folks, I've recently acquired a photo of the destroyer H55, HMS Hostile. I'd love to build a model of the ship if I can.
Therefore, are there any kits of this ship, or any of the class that can be converted to the vessel please?
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Hmm- I have one of these I started many moons ago, looks like I may have to dust the box office soon😆
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What a fantastic collection which represents many from the forgotten aspect of the post 1945 indo China conflicts.
May only (constructive) criticism is that an Aimoit built (Ju 52) tri motor is missing.
Other than that, a superb collection 🖒🖒
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What a little cracker🖒 especially making it in an all too often overlooked subject.
It looks amazing - well done.
Scout & Wasp in multi scales from S&M
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If he needs to get a great Whirlwind 10, then look no further than the Yorkshire Helicopter Preservation Group at Doncaster. They have the last to see UK service and it's finished in the 84 sqn UN scheme when it served in Cyprus.