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  1. swordfish fairey
    I think Creepy Pete may be spot-on.................. http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e1/1938_Buick_4-door_trunkback_sedan.JPG&imgrefurl=http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:1938_Buick_4-door_trunkback_sedan.JPG&h=1374&w=1842&tbnid=ksBeYnxeLimf1M:&zoom=1&docid=3yIFQBvmDEfMwM&ei=qzROVaG_JMG4UufHgdgK&tbm=isch&ved=0CCUQMygFMAU Smudge
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    Me too!.................Great imagination, well carried out......................Smudge
  3. swordfish fairey
    If i can remember correctly, the red/black Charleston is black on the inner wings and the firewall is Delage red although not as glossy as the outside of the car....... Like this....... Have you seen this one, it was a part-work from a few years back 1/8th scale by Altaya. Smudge
  4. swordfish fairey
    The wings and arches are actually in one piece and on my Charleston (two tone grey version) they were the same as the outer colour of the wing.........I did paint mine mat black after I'd had her for a few years............... Here she is on her day off!!.............. Adventure bumpers, none standard wheels and Robri's on the rear wheel arch.................I can honestly say that I had more fun in that car than any other I have owned.................I also changed the chassis on her for a galvanised one that was a dull silver colour............... Tony
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    Now that's looking like a 2CV Jon, keep it up mes amis.................... Picked up my Revell kit from Tesco's yesterday, and very nice it is too................... Smudge
  6. swordfish fairey
    Just a quick one, Tesco are selling the Revell 2CV kit on-line for £10.60 with free in-store collection, just ordered one for collection tomorrow........... Smudge
  7. swordfish fairey
    Ship shape and Bristol fashion mate........B.Z....... .........Smudge
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    https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=9&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CD4QFjAI&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.djparkins.com%2Facatalog%2F1_24th_Aircraft_Detail_Sets.html&ei=vxsxVa2TM4LXaqv5gfgN&usg=AFQjCNE2pFqUOmLvsjVAB5idH0P9B6jmmg&sig2=bqb1wCFqrNkQHRIdrZSJkQ As good a place to start as any......................Smudge
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    just a few to add.......These were taken from RFA Resource in 1983 when Invincible came up alongside to RAS with us.............We were in the Caribbean at the time............ [url=http://s1116.photobucket.com/user/swordfishfairey/media/Invicible-4_zpsc7sacgfu.jpg.html'> HRH Prince Andrew...............(Middle catwalk)........And yes he did wave to us............ And later taking on ffo with RFA Olwen........ Sorry the pictures are not too great, they have been transferred from slides............... Smudge
  10. swordfish fairey
    Hi Jon, they are coming on a treat, thought you may like a bit of detail for your Fourgonnette.................. This is my old van taken a couple of years ago.................... Smudge
  11. swordfish fairey
    The nose intake covers could be red, green or grey (even silver) and nearly all the exhaust covers were green although there were some grey ones, (this is in my experience)....All in a plastic covered material with "remove before flight" flags in red.(very dirty) The set of covers would stay with the individual aircraft and were marked with the serial number, although the Navy being what it is, they tended to get mixed up..........................Smudge. Try this one https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CDAQFjAC&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modelshopnorthumberland.com%2Fstorev2%2Fstore.php%3Fpage%3Dviewproduct%26product%3Dpaints-and-accessories-paints-xtra-colour-xtracolor-14ml-enamel-r-n-helo-olive-drab-enamel-paint-bs298&ei=AAwYVZ3lCIna7AbFt4CwAg&usg=AFQjCNHRmZUXS-d9gufsByXKLIwiN77LYQ&sig2=DKNMsfnR2ePvSxJUIZLOAg
  12. swordfish fairey
    The body, bonnet, wheels and interior have had a coat of Citroen Jaune Rialto (cream) using the actual colour touch-up spray for the real car, so it must be right, right?? It will probably need cutting back a little to give a nice gloss............... Watch this space.........................Smudge
  13. swordfish fairey
    You can get them through Wonderland models too........... Smudge
  14. swordfish fairey
    It's the Google translation for "Four sprung duck technique"......................This is sometimes used by British 2CV enthusiasts as a bumper sticker although I believe there is a joke version that refers to a "Lady of the night" and bed springs etc......... See my sig below........... Smudge
  15. swordfish fairey
    I have to say that after wearing the old style 8's for over 22 years, i do like the look of these new ones....Like FredT, I also wonder if it will last, as I too can remember all the changes that were brought in without success..........................Change is always a difficult thing to do, especially in a service steeped in tradition like the RN. Smudge
  16. swordfish fairey
    I think I may have seen that one too in Grimstad, just up the coast from Kristiansand.........................Smudge
  17. swordfish fairey
    Took the words right out of my mouth Trevor, that would be the easier option.......................... Smudge
  18. swordfish fairey
    This is what I intend doing for this GB, it is the Airfix 1/24th scale kit painted to look like my real one..................... This is what it should look like, fingers crossed............ Smudge
  19. swordfish fairey
    The shaving brush suggestion works well or you could use a cheapo paint brush (1"-2") that does the trick too..................That is what I used here............. Smudge
  20. swordfish fairey
    Castor oil?? It's Sea Harriers not Sopwith Pups we are talking about.............
  21. swordfish fairey
    That's just the point buddy, too many leaks..................
  22. swordfish fairey
    So, that was you always blocking "spotters" lane was it?, although I never saw you when we were taxiing past in the Swordfish??.. ..............Nice Shar Rodders but, that hard standing is far too clean for Yeovilton.. Smudge..........
  23. swordfish fairey
    Great work so far Nick, you can never have enough Sherman builds on Britmodeller...............Smudge
  24. swordfish fairey
    http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234942218-my-way-of-making-a-sea-base/ is this what you are looking for? Smudge
  25. swordfish fairey
    I would like to take part in this one please, I will be doing a Citroen Deux Chevaux (2CV) using either the Revell kit or the Airfix version, probably the latter....................... Smudge
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