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I bought this on eBay and it’s a bit of a random medley of Jaguar parts, with two different coloured sprues and some parts loose. It does, however all appear to be there, so I’m pressing on. Many thanks to @Nick Belbin for his spare ECM bars! I also have a few extras left over from an earlier Jag build, plus a good selection of aftermarket decals to choose from. I can remember going to Coltishall a few times during childhood holidays, it was always a great place to see some fast jet action, with plenty of these big cats prowling around. I’m think I’ll probably be doing this one in 54 squadron markings. The rather squashed box didn’t include any paints, cement or brushes! Just this selection of Jaguar parts. A few of my leftovers from the 6 Sqn Jag I built. https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235096476-jaguar-gr1a-xx970eh-no-6-sqn-raf-coltishall-1987/#comment-4138794 And plenty of decals to choose from, with pretty much any serial and code combination possible. I’ll be building this circa mid-80s, so green/grey wraparound camouflage, none of the boring all over grey. I probably won’t bother cutting the flaps and slats to fit dropped this time, I’ll just leave them up. Probably …

Continuing with my recent luftwaffe streak, but taking a break from 109s, I'm starting an Airfix Me262A-1a. I wanted to do something in late war RLM81/82 camouflage, and none of my Bf109 kits have this option, hence the 262. I've built two copies of this kit before, so I'm well aware of its primary shortcomings (the fit of the engines). The parts are nicely moulded in Airfix's new plastic. I've only built one kit in the new plastic and I was quite impressed by it. I'll be going with the box art scheme. This one carried racks of rockets under the wings, which I'm quite a fan of. I've also got a pair of two seater Airfix Me262s in the stash and have just bought some aftermarket decals for them. I might add one or both to the thread later.

Great Yarmouth and Gorleston lifeboat 13-44

As I sit here waiting for the final bits of glue to dry on my 1/48 Gazelle, I have decided what the next project will be. I've gradually been assembling the bits I need, and I have a 4-5 week window without too much work, so can make a decent start as the Autumn draws on. If you follow aircraft WIPs, you might already know me from the Gazelle in the Helicopter 2 GB, and a long-running (and ongoing) 1/48 Barracuda III. But this will be my first ship since building the Airfix 1/600 Fearless about 45 years ago... This is going to be Ark Royal (5) as she was when I served in her in the late 80s, on my first front-line tour on Sea Kings (820 NAS). Based on the Airfix Illustrious, obviously, but there are quite a few differences to be adapted / reworked / scratched. In no particular order: - Different shape to the ramp; Ark's was built at 12 degrees right from the start, whereas the other 2 were modified, so Ark's was a different shape underneath as it faired into the hull; - Ark had Phalanx as her CIWS throughout her life, rather than Illustrious' Goalkeeper. I have acquired some Veteran Model 1/350 Phalanxes, so that's sorted - but I need to modify the sponson on the port quarter, which is not as deep as Lusty's; - Similarly the bow CIWS deck, and a much smaller one on the starboard side of the island; - The port quarter of the flight deck is a different shape; my Ark didn't have the "bulge" alongside 8 spot; - I have to reinstate the Sea Dart installation, which means completely re-working the starboard forward flight deck; no Spot 0, as in Lusty, different profile, visible fo'c's'le, capstans and other Fish-headery, DF aerial on a pole, rather than (as later in her life) up the mainmast; - Speaking of masts, the mainmast needs major rework to reinstate UAA1 and the 992 aerial, and lose 996; the mizzen is much smaller, without the large radome she acquired in her later life; - SCOT terminals further aft, just by the mizzen mast; - Two 909 domes to reinstate, though at least the superstructure beneath them doesn't appear to have changed much; - Different catwalks - the excellent WEM PE set includes the earlier catwalks, thank goodness - and Ark didn't have a stern catwalk at all at this stage; - A Cheverton in the port midships davit (just aft of the SRBOC sponson); - Different deck markings; I will be able to use some of Airfix's decals, but there will need to be some serious maskery later on in this build - at least the lines were all straight on the flight deck I knew, unlike these semi-circular things later on! - A few other more minor differences to do with 20mm placement, configuration of liferafts etc The CAG has been assembled; some extra Airfix aircraft sprues, 8 WEM Sea Harrier FRS1s, half a dozen Trumpeter Sea Kings a plus the WEM conversion kits, plus a couple of the WEM Air Group PE sets - the aim being to have 8 SHARs, 9 Sea King 5s, 3 AEWs & 2 HC 4s, which was what we carried for the trip to Australia in 1988. I know how I am going to do the HAS5s and the AEW2s; still working out how to get the HC4s right. So lots of work to do! I have made a start; the hangar deck is built, and I have cut off a) the stbd aft flight deck "bulge"; the forward area of the flight deck; c) the port aft CIWS sponson. I'm working from a lot of reference photos, a couple of books, plus the excellent Jecobin plans (suitably reduced in size to make them 1/350). More soon (including pics of the destruction); pull up a chair!

RNLI Shannon Class Lifeboat Starter Set (A55015) 1:72 Airfix The Shannon class of RNLI lifeboats is the latest in a long line of boats that have been used by the charitable trust that protects the British coastline, and the people floating in and around it when they flounder. Originally instigated under the name Fast Carriage Boat 2, experimental hulls were tested from 2005, designed by RNLI’s own engineers with the hull based upon the Pilot vessel made in Scotland by Camarc, adapted to their use as fast boats with a fibre-reinforced composite hull and two water jets providing power that gave it a shallow draft to get closer to incidents. The first design was found to cause excess shock and vibration that would affect the crew and passengers, so in 2009 a new hull shape was developed, delaying the project by some years, with the first complete boat undergoing sea trials in 2012, by which time it had been given the name of Shannon, named after the river in Ireland. The first delivery occurred in 2014, and was named The Morrell after a generous fund-raiser and donator to the RNLI, who bequeathed £6m to the trust on her death. The Shannon class vessels were intended to replace the Mersey Class boats in service, and some Trent class where the new boat had been deemed preferable, and production proceeded, changing build and fit-out location during the run, using modern technology that permits the crews to operate more efficiently, allowing them to carry out different tasks without leaving their shock-absorbing seats. Excluding the initial prototype there were fifty-seven built, some of which are launched via slipway, while others are kept afloat in a dock, and a few are launched vertically by davit, protecting our coasts with the valiant efforts of their crews and support staff. The Kit This is a brand-new tooling from Airfix, broadening their range of Lifeboat kits by one, with a thoroughly modern tooling. This first boxing is a Starter Set, so the end-opening box has a header for vertical display at the top, and inside are five sprues in Airfix’s new darker grey styrene, a clear sprue in a separate bag, plus two bags totalling ten thumb-pots of acrylic paint, a tube of cement, and two Humbrol brushes of size 0 and 4, both protected by a clear tube that keeps the bristles straight during transit and storage. Detail on the kit is good, and although it is ostensibly an exterior kit, there is a basic interior included that will be seen through the clear windows at the front and sides of the superstructure. Construction begins with a practical-looking stand that is formed from a rectangular base and two ‘bow-tie’ trestles, one at each end. The hull is the first part of the boat to be made, gluing the two halves together and adding two formers in grooves inside the hull halves, then capping the stern with a single part. Areas that should be glued are picked out in yellow in the instructions, which will be helpful for any novices that purchase the kit, and location of the parts are shown in a small sprue diagram in the corner of each step, again helping any modeller, let alone the beginners. Another scrap drawing shows the completed assemblies as they should appear at the end of the steps. The deck is next, which has six seats moulded into it, the first four of which have consoles to their front, gluing in place over the hull, and joined at the rear by a pair of water jet outlets. The superstructure is moulded as a large single part, into which the aft bulkhead and steering position is inserted, consisting of five parts that slot into the rear from below after detail painting. Flipping the structure over, two detail parts are added to the sides, and the glazing is inserted into the roof, all the windows carried on one part. Once it is complete and painted, it is mated with the hull over the seats, which you will have painted by now, hopefully. Inverting the model allows you to add three strakes to the underside at the stern, then the model is best placed on its stand to apply all the various handrails and deck equipment over the next five steps, adding a spray-deflecting windscreen to the roof in front of the helmsman’s position. The modern version of a mast is built from three parts and is fixed to the roof above the wheel house on both sides, mounting various antennae to the roof rails at various locations, completing the model. Markings All the Shannon class boats are painted and liveried in the same manner, with just their names and codes setting them apart. This boxing allows the modeller to build the RNLI Jock & Anne Slater that is stationed at Wicklow, and entered service with a call-out on Tuesday 9 April 2019, when she assisted a Whelk trawler that was suffering engine problems. If you want to build another boat from the fleet, Airfix have created a decal sheet that is available separately, and will allow you to build the whole fleet if you are so minded, or share it with friends if you have different options in mind. You can find the sheet on the Airfix site here. Decals are by Cartograf, which is a guarantee of good registration, sharpness and colour density, with a thin gloss carrier film cut close to the printed areas. Conclusion Maritime modelling isn’t usually my thing, and neither is 1:72, but this is an appealing model, to a great extent because it’s well-designed and looks good, but also because it’s a tribute to our brave RNLI crews and support staff that wouldn’t hesitate to plunge into dangerous waters to help any of us if we got into trouble on the water. NOTE: Airfix donate a small amount to the RNLI cause with every sale of this kit, so make sure you buy one, or drop some coin of the realm into their coffers next time you see them fund-raising. Highly recommended. Review sample courtesy of

This will be my entry to the GB, the Airfix 2009 release of the Spitfire PRXIX. I have the Model Alliance decal set for Reconnaissance Griffon Spitfires. I have chosen the Thai Airforce example (2nd down on the left). Never tried these decals before, but there are some good subjects catered for, so if all goes well will be using them for another Spit, probably a bubble top. George

I'll be entering with this, something decidedly static compared to what everyone else is building! I'll post some sprue shots etc closer to when I start.

Good afternoon all, I finally got round to taking some photos of this wee beastie which i finished last November. I purchased this from a club member last September for a bargain sum and had to clear the workbench to make a start! I was impressed at the sheer size of the model as well as the simplicity of the kit. There were no major construction issues to report, the kit practically fell together (any issues i encountered were entirely of my own making - EDIT - the seams on the intake were actually a giant PITA to get looking presentable). I somehow managed to get the tailplane upside down (or so I am told). I elected to build the aircraft in anti-flash white ( i want to build all 3 v-bombers in white to display on the club stand together) and simply had to have the bomb doors open to show off the utterly massive Blue Danube nuclear weapon. Model was painted outside of the spraybooth as it was far too big to fit. Paints used were Mr Surfacer white, followed by Mr Color Gloss off-white, which i think really looks perfect for anti flash white. Weathering was kept to a bare minimum with oils. I also messed up the fin flashes due to the extremely overscale vortex generators, i just trimmed the decal around them. Anyway, enough blabbering, here are the photos: Cheers Ash

EDIT: allright, I am an idiot. That'll teach me to post here after too much work. I accidentally raised a brand new duplicate thread instead of continuing in my previous one. As a penance to Ye Darke Modelling Gods I shall commit this thread to another one, the well known Airfix Skyhawk to end up in Argentine markings. That will teach me. So, without further ado: Cheers, Andre

Well...I'm calling this one done. yes there may be bits missing and details that are not quite right, but I'm reasonably happy with the result. its around 95% complete with some additional weathering perhaps and panel line work that I may revisit later. For now, its done. Converting the Airfix 1/48 scale Gloster Javelin from the FAW.9 to the FAW.2 was no small effort, especially as this was the first time I have ever undertaken a conversion of this magnitude. The Alleykat kit, though now rare, is good and with some skilled modellers would work out far far better than my effort. Any ways, you can see the build on this link if you want to - The keen eyed amongst you will notice there is no Pitot tube (as I accidentally cut it off) and the paint scheme is different to the one that is depicted in the phots and video of XA801's destruction in 1994. This I believe is because someone on the base was tasked with tarting up the old girl and did a generic cammo job. I went with the standard scheme that was provided with the box art and instructions. Not sure what happened here as I must have accidentally misted the canopy with the glue Also, and I have no idea how, managed to get masking tape on the inside. You can also see how the canopy doesn't sit right. hey how Next up, will be something completely different.....starting my own Astartes chapter....in Orange...so learning how to paint this shade convincingly will be a challenge. Or I may change and go for a Judge Dredd style paint job. Enjoy!

Cromwell Mk.IV/Mk.VI (A1384) 1:35 Airfix The Cromwell was a cruiser tank that was subject to a troubled and mildly confusing gestation that began in 1940 with three designs that bore a familial resemblance to each other, although they were being developed by different manufacturers for different purposes at the time. As usual there were problems, and different parties pulling in different directions led to consternation and some in-fighting that weirdly involved the first British jet engine! Rolls Royce had been developing a ground-based variant of the Merlin engine minus super-charger that could power AFVs, which was to be called the Meteor, and some bright spark at Rolls Royce mediated swapping the ongoing development of the Meteor for that of the ground-breaking Power Jets engine, freeing Rover to bring the Meteor project to fruition, albeit a little late. Of the prototypes, the A27M was given the name Cromwell, and development began on bringing that basic design to fruition, which finally began in 1943 when enough Meteor engines were available. As always seems to be the case, the final design was found wanting, and the technology race also required improvements until the final initial production specification was settled upon, referred to as the “Battle Cromwell”. Initially armed with a 57mm gun, by the time the Mk.IV was considered, the designers fitted a 75 mm ROQF Mk V main gun, and over 3,000 of those that version were made. They saw service in Normandy and were generally considered to be an even match for German armour up to and including the Panzer IV, but struggled against the Tigers for much the same reason that the more ubiquitous Shermans did. The Mk.VI was fitted with a 95 mm howitzer and was intended as a close support tank, firing High Explosive (HE) and smoke rounds on D-Day and beyond. Toward the end of the war, some Cromwells were being replaced by a development of the Cromwell by the name of Comet, with a 77mm high velocity gun that was based on the 17 pounder used in the Sherman Firefly, but not enough were available in time to assist greatly in speeding the German capitulation. After the war the Cromwell remained in service with the British Army, with some redundant examples finding their way into foreign service, and the Charioteer became the last derivative, fitted with a larger turret and an Ordnance QF 20 pounder gun, to be used as an anti-tank asset. They were re-engineered from Cromwell VIIs in my home county of Cheshire. The Kit This is a reissue of a recent tool from Airfix, that was the first kit of their new armour line that is from their own CAD files, which we understand were moulded for them by Academy, their long-term partners in this endeavour. This boxing includes options to build either the 75mm gun Mk.IV or the howitzer equipped Mk.VI. The differences between the two variants relate to the weapons, so are predominantly found in the turret externally. In short, it’s the guns, plough, stowage and a few small parts that differentiate them. The kit arrives in a red themed box with attention-grabbing dramatic CGI artwork appropriate to one of the decal options, which should help drive impulse sales. Inside are seven sprues in sand-coloured styrene, two more in black that containing link and length tracks, a sprue of poly-caps, two lengths of rubberband-style tracks, a small Photo-Etch (PE) fret, a sheet of decals, and finally the instruction booklet with colour profiles in the rear. Detail is good throughout, with the exception of two wheel bolts that are missing, and there is no casting or rolling texture on any of the armoured surfaces such as the mantlet, which has quite a notable texture on the real thing. That can easily be added with a stippled coat of Mr Surfacer and some light Dremel activity, but it’s worth mentioning. Construction begins with the lower hull, which is made up from a floor, sides and rear bulkhead that are held together by tabs on the floor and two small cross-braces within that are purely constructional. The lower glacis and top section of the rear bulkhead are also fitted, then the suspension swing-arms are glued into the hull sides and covered over with armoured plates that have slots to accommodate the axles, and a nicely engraved set of recessed bolts in the surface. Another pair of inserts are attached to the upstands on the sides, and the rear bulkhead is detailed with towing eyes and other equipment. It’s already time to make up the wheels, which is a good time to fix the bolt issue if you feel the need. The road and idler wheels are made up in pairs, with 10 of the former, and two of the latter, plus a couple of four-part drive sprockets, the inner rings of which have protective sprue straps across the middle that are removed before gluing. They’re all fitted in place on the axles, then you need to make a choice about which style tracks you intend to use. Two styles of track are included in the box, one using link-and-length parts to complete the run using single multi-link parts for the long straight(ish) lengths, coupled with individual links to handle the curves around the ends and at the transitions. The other tracks are old-school rubberband style, and the ends are intertwined then joined with super glue, to be wrapped around the road wheels when dry. The styrene tracks offer more detail and the correct faceted finish, as well as being easier to paint, while the flexible tracks are simple but harder to paint realistically, so make your choice. The lower part of the upper hull is a large single part with holes for the engine deck and upper glacis plate moulded-in for flexibility of variants, which is prepared by drilling out a couple of flashed-over holes in the fenders and adding a pair of two-part PE stiffening ribs across the glacis, with a scrap diagram showing how they look in position. Two styrene ribs are then installed lengthways under the fenders, and the hull halves can be mated to be joined at the rear by the full-width exhaust trunk. The raised upper superstructure elements are completed by adding the sidewalls, with a couple of large pry-bars glued to the side-louvres in the engine deck. The completed assembly is overlaid on the lower to cover most gaps left in the upper hull. A frame is laid over the exhaust trunk with optional PE grille, then mudguards are installed front and rear, with small triangular side-skirts joining them under the ends of the fenders. At the front the vertical armoured glacis plate closes the hull, and a hatch on the left side of the front can be attached open or closed, but you’ll need a figure to obscure the view into the empty interior. The front is decorated with driver’s hatch; lights and their guards; towing eyes; vision ports for the driver and gunner; front hatch for the driver, and the bow-mounted Besa machine gun with a bolt studded ring to secure it to the glacis. The fenders are covered in pioneer tools and fire extinguishers, and three single-part stowage boxes are fixed to the fenders around the sides of the turrets, with a wide armoured vent at the front of the engine deck. It’s time for the turret, which is where the differences start. The Mk.IV has a longer 75mm barrel that has a separate muzzle installed in the mantlet, while the Mk.VI has the shorter 95mm howitzer barrel with a not-quite cylindrical muzzle keyed into the end. Each gun has a different inner mantlet and pivot with the same coax machine gun and the common bearings have a poly-cap glued into place in the trunnion to allow the gun to elevate without dropping back. The armoured outer mantlet is different between the two guns too, but they share the same pistol loupe, shell ejection port and lifting eyes fit on the sides of the turret, with a simple cupola on top for the commander and clamshell hatches. Two large stowage boxes are shown affixed to brackets on the turret cheeks but aren’t discussed in the instruction steps, with a common mushroom vent and vision slots on both roofs. The gunner has a simple two-part hatch, then a searchlight and antenna base are fixed to the turret, completing it for both marks. It is typically the Mk.IV that has a spiked bocage-busting dozer installed on the lower glacis plate at the same time the turret is put in place, while the blade stays on the sprues for the Mk.VI. There’s no bayonet lug on this kit’s turret, so take care when handling the completed model. Markings There are two decal options included with this boxing, and it’s unsurprising that one is a Mk.IV, while the other is a Mk.VI. The other unsurprising fact is that they’re both wearing Olive Drab camouflage, which the profiles approximate as Matt Khaki Drab (Humbrol 159). From the box you can build one of the following: Cromwell Mk.IV No.2 Sqn., 2nd (Armoured Reconnaissance) Battalion, Welsh Guards Cromwell Mk.VI B Sqn., 4th County of London Yeomanry Decals are by Cartograf, which is a guarantee of good registration, sharpness and colour density, with a thin matt carrier film cut close to the printed areas. Conclusion The reissue of this important British WWII tank should appeal to a wide audience, most of whom won’t mind the two missing bolts on the road wheels. There are some good external details, plus some PE for the grilles and stiffeners as well, and a choice of two styles of tracks that will please more people by definition. It’s a modern tooling, and you can build either the Mk.IV or VI to a good standard. Highly recommended. Review sample courtesy of

The Madness prevailed! Here it is finished. Materials: a few bits of an Airfix Bentley, styrene sheet and strip, aluminum sheet, scaffolding tube, brass sheet, tube and bar, 3d print (the dampers), fishing line, bass wood, clear acrylic rod and stuff I can't remember. Overall winner Manawatu/ Wellington IPMS Model expo 2024. With the low sun, it got difficult to get good angles, so I waited for the clouds...

I will build Hellcat. A model first time is made in 1968. I want to leave the external riveting. On an airplane an electromotor and running around screw will be set.

Morning all! My first memory of pretty much any aircraft as a child was seeing the odd shaped Gloster Javelin that was the former gate guardian of RAF Stafford. My dad was stationed there from 1982 - 85 before demobilising. The airframe was then later scrapped due to poor maintenance in 1994, as seen here in the video below My plan is to build XA801 and convert the Airfix FAW.9 to the FAW.2. Problem is, I cannot find the conversion kit needed to do so. I know there are only a few slight changes between the FAW.2 and the FAW.9, the most notable is the engine exhaust, as well as the FAW.2 did not have mid-air refueling. I know that a conversion kit exists, but I cannot find it anywhere, if any one is able to help point me in the right direction, or knows someone who has one that are willing to part with it, I would more than interest. Thanks all in advance

In Summer 2022 - Airfix is to release a new tool 1/72nd Gloster Meteor F.Mk.8 kit - ref A04064 Source: https://uk.airfix.com/products/gloster-meteor-f8-a04064 V.P.

Why I'm letting myself in for more ancient BOAC transfers to be put on and punched for windows before closing up the fuselage, I'll never know! However, this was a favourite airliner of mine when a lad so might be wheels up and on the big stand! Looking forward to it and I'll open the box once the starting gun is fired.

A kit very close to my heart, as it was the first kit I remember being able to glue some bits to as I watched my father build one at the dining room table. it’s the old black plastic with a few extras in the Bomb bay from Eduard and Barracuda Casts.

The TSR-2 first flew on 27 September 1964, which means the 60th anniversary of that milestone falls within the timeframe of this GB. So building this here seems particularly appropriate. Sydney Camm is reported to have said regarding the TSR-2 that: “All modern aircraft have four dimensions – span, length, height and politics. TSR-2 simply got the first three right!” Rising costs and a new Labour Govt saw the TSR-2 cancelled in April 1965, by which time the first prototype had flown 24 times. Enough to show its promise but so much lay ahead to prove it as an operational aeroplane. But still, what an aeroplane it promised to be: I'll be building mine from the Airfix 1/72 kit. As mentioned in the chat a while back I picked this up from a trader at the local model show last November for A$60 (about 31 GBP): That's a pretty good deal, although I didn't realise when I bought it that it had actually been started. Well, some of the key parts had been removed from the sprues and a little work had been done to the intakes and in the cockpit. But it all looks to be there: After market is limited to an Eduard PE set and masks, while the original decals look pretty decent. (Interestingly, what looks to be the original receipt was in the box too.) Information on the TSR-2, and building this kit, abound. Bill/Navy Bird has built perhaps the best Airfix 1/72 TSR-2 to emerge off a modelling bench: Mine won't be in that league, but I'll take inspiration and as many tips as I can from Bill's amazing work! The Wikipedia entry entry is also excellent and worth a read (not all are): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BAC_TSR-2 (For example, I didn't realise the '2' in the TSR-2 name stood for Mach 2.) And this documentary is well worth watching, given it features interviews with a number of key players: One of those interviewed claimed it was Australia's decision not to order the TSR-2 that ultimately killed the program. I understand the logic - another customer would have increased the production run and thus lowered the unit cost, plus politically it would have been harder to cancel the project had it an international order - but that seems a stretch. But this RAF Historical Society publication from 1998 has a very well-research chapter discussing Australian deliberations that ultimately led to ordering the F-111. https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/documents/research/RAF-Historical-Society-Journals/Journal-17B-TSR2-with-Hindsight.pdf Of course, politics played a part. But there were other strategic considerations at play too (including for better and for worse, gaining favour with the US.) Given Australia was a potential customer I have contemplated building mine in a RAAF WHIF scheme, but I think I'll stick with the classic anti-flash white of the prototypes (especially now that I think I have a handle on the scheme after my Victor build!). Like the TSR-2 itself, my participation in this GB is a little ambitious. Competing priorities might yet mean I'll have to, err, cancel my participation as I have a couple of other builds on the go/planned and then I'm hosting the upcoming F-35 STGB starting in August. But over-ambitiousness is the essence of this GB! And I'd love to get this into the gallery on 27 September... Thanks for looking, all advice, encouragement and admonishment welcome! Gerard

Build List at 23/07/24 (following the Airfix Tribute Forum Kit Index). I've put in the Kit No. where it is clear from the build threads which show the boxing. Ships, Boats and Hovercraft 1:600 MV Free Enterprise II 1967 F201S RC Mjwomack Prinz Eugen 1975 9-05203 RC Ray S Various Scales as listed 1827 Paddle Steamer Engine 1968 A08870 Heather Kay HMS Victory 1.180 1965 09252 airfixpeter Hovercraft H.D.L. Hovercraft SRN-1 1.72 1960 A02007V RC Enzo the Magnificent SRN4 Hovercraft 1.144 1970 09171 RC Bjorn Railways and Steam Engines Accessories Station Accessories 1958 4013 Ventora3300 Buildings Signal Box 1957 Enzo the Magnificent Station Platform 1958 01607-8 RC Ventora3300 Rolling Stock Battle of Britain class loco 1960 R501 RC stevej60 Cattle Wagon 1961 02659-2/C039 Mjwomack Cattle Wagon 1961 R5 Ventora3300 City of Truro 1965 04654-3 stevej60 Meat Van 1962 02661-5 Ventora3300 Mineral Wagon 1961 R3 By Pig of the Week Schools class locomotive 'Harrow' 1968 R402 RC stevej60 Stephenson's Rocket 1964 01661-2 RC Ventora3300 Steam Engines Beam Engine 1966 A05870 Heather Kay Military Vehicles 1.76 (Sometimes sold as 1.72 or HO:OO) Bren Gun Carrier 1964 01309-7 IanC Flak 36 88mm Gun & Tractor 1967 02303-2 RC Pig of the Week Panzer IV 1971 02038 RC Enzo the Magnificent RAF Recovery Set 1973 03305 RC JOCKNEY RAF Refuelling Set 1971 03302-2 RC Heather Kay 1.76 (Kits) Bristol Bloodhound 1960 A02309V RC Marklo 1.32 (Kits) Monty's Humber 1972 A05360 Enzo the Magnificent Figures - Readymade, including Buildings and Forts 1.76 (Also sold as 1.72 and HO:OO) Civilians 1960 S6 Ventora3300 Figures - Kits (includes Birds and Dinosaurs) 1:32 Multipose German Infantry 1977 A55210 Ned 54mm 1815 42nd Highlander 1972 Alex Gordon Bengal Lancer 1977 02557-7 AdrianMF 1:1 Bullfinches 1976 03830-2 stevej60 Cars and Bikes Cars 1.32 1912 Ford Model T 1968 A02443 TimJ 1933 Alfa Romeo 8C 1969 02441-3 RC Trevor L Austin Maxi 1971 M304C/03404-7 RC CliffB B-Type Bus 1962 06443 Selwyn Dennis Fire Engine 1964 06442 airfixpeter Ford 3 litre GT 1969 A55308 Redstaff Jaguar 420G 1969 A03401V RC Marklo Maserati Indy 1973 A55309 psdavidson Morris Mini-Minor 1962 M4C RC CliffB Triumph Herald 1967 A55201 Smudge Aircraft Military 1:72 Arado Ar 196 1966 02019-0 RC TimJ Auster 6 Antarctic 1958 61069-4 theplasticsurgeon Avro 504K 1967 128 RC Marcel Avro Anson I 1962 02009-3 RC Adrian Hills Avro Lancaster B.III 1980 08003 stevej60 BAC Strikemaster 1974 02044-6 RC John Beagle Basset 1968 A02025V RC Enzo the Magnificent Beagle Basset 1968 KSA02025 theplasticsurgeon Blohm und Voss BV 141B 1970 03014-8 RC JOCKNEY Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress 1962 05005-0 RC silverfox63 Boeing B-29 Superfortress 1965 07001 RC PhantomBigStu Boeing B-29 Superfortress 1965 07001-4 RC silverfox63 Boeing B-29 Superfortress 1965 781 RC MrB17 Boulton Paul Defiant N.F.I 1960 01031 Rafwaffe Brewster F2A Buffalo 1972 A02050V RC ModelingEdmontonian Brewster F2A Buffalo 1972 A02050 RC Alex.B Brewster F2A Buffalo 1972 A02050V RC stevehnz Bristol Belvedere 192 1959 03002-5 silverfox63 Bristol Blenheim IV 1968 257 RC Ned Bristol Fighter F2b 1956 A01080 Andwil Commonwealth Boomerang 1965 A02099V RC Corsairfoxfouruncle Commonwealth Boomerang 1965 A02099V RC Ray_W Curtiss Kittyhawk 1964 01038 RC TonyW Dassault Super Mystere B2 1972 03020-3 RC Dermo245 Dassault Super Mystere B2 1972 03020-3 RC srkirad Dassault Super Mystere B2 1972 03020-3 RC stevej60 DH Canada Beaver 1972 A03017V RC Pedro52 DH Canada Beaver 1972 03017-7 RC Bbdave Dornier Do 17E/F 1972 04014-1 RC Adrian Hills Dornier Do 217E-2 1960 Adam Poultney Dornier-Dassault Alpha Jet 1980 03035-5 TonyW Douglas AC-47 Gunship 1973 04016 stevej60 Douglas Boston III 1963 PeterB Douglas DC-3 1960 RC MrB17 Douglas TBD Devastator 1969 02034-9 RC 2996 Victor Douglas TBD Devastator 1969 A02034 RC Alex.B English Electric Lightning F.1A 1963 tempestfan Fairey Battle 1968 259 RC Heather Kay Fairey Firefly 1966 9 02018 Derek_B Fiat G.50 1967 A01046V RC IanC Fouga Magister 1976 02047-5 rafalbert Fouga Magister 1976 A03050 rafalbert Grumman F6F Hellcat 1968 02087 MARADER Grumman TBM-3 Avenger 1966 John Hawker Hurricane I/II 1972 matford Henschel Hs 123A 1970 A02051V RC Corsairfoxfouruncle Henschel Hs 123A 1970 02051-4 RC Pedro52 Ilyushin Il-28 Beagle 1968 04010 PeterB Lockheed F-80C Shooting Star 1974 02043-3 RC TonyW Martin B-26 Marauder 1973 Jtninja Messerschmitt Me163B Komet 1977 01063-4 Richard Humm Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero 1959 61028 Zephyr91 Mitsubishi Ki-46 Dinah 1965 1226-50 RC JOCKNEY NA RA-5C Vigilante 1971 492 RC PeterB Northrop P-61 Black Widow 1967 486 RC MrB17 Saab Draken 1971 heloman1 Saab Viggen 1971 03015 RC Enzo the Magnificent Saunders Roe SR53 1958 100 silverfox63 Scottish Aviation Bulldog 1975 01061-8 RC PLC1966 Short Stirling 1966 06002-4 RC Ozzy Sikorsky SH-3D Sea King 1969 03010-6 RC TonyW Supermarine Spitfire I 1979 A01071 PhantomBigStu Supermarine Spitfire I 1979 01071 Olmec Head Supermarine Spitfire I 1979 01071 Johnson Supermarine Spitfire I 1979 01071 stevej60 Supermarine Spitfire Vb 1975 02040 jean Supermarine Spitfire Vb 1975 02046-2 Tentacles Supermarine Walrus Mk.II 1958 02002-2 RC Flying Badger Vickers Wellington B.III 1959 04001 RC matford Vickers Wellington B.III 1959 04001-5 RC Adrian Hills Westland Puma 1973 03021-6 RC Mr T Westland Scout 1966 01042-7 RC Johnson Westland Whirlwind I (Fighter) 1958 Galligraphics Westland Whirlwind I 1978 02064-0 Galligraphics Westland Whirlwind HAS.22 1978 A02056V RC Keeff 1:48 Messerschmitt Bf 109F 1980 04101 stevej60 Messerschmitt Bf 109F 1980 04101 Luke1199 Supermarine Spitfire Vb 1980 04100-1 Threadbear 1:24 NA P-51D Mustang 1972 Erwin Supermarine Spitfire Ia 1970 Jinxman Aircraft Civil 1.72 Fairey Rotodyne 1959 A04002V RC Marklo 1.144 BAC 1-11 1964 03178-1 RC TonyW Boeing 707 1963 SK600 Ventora3300 Boeing 707 1963 TonyW Boeing 707 1963 TonyW DH Comet 4B 1961 SK500 RC Grandboof Handley Page HP42 1965 A03172V RC Chuck1945 Vickers VC-10 1964 TonyW XXXX - kit identified for build XXXX - Build Thread Commenced RC - Kit Boxing Artwork by Roy Cross Build Completed (Link to WIP)

Hi everyone, I am likely not going to finish on time my Typhoon in the Frog GB, I have barely started the Kingfisher in the US Navy GB, and to add insult to injury I am entering this Airfix GB with a Spitfire Vb... I am telling myself that it is going to last for a very long time. So no problem! Here is the kit I am planning to build: I built that kit when it first came out in 1975, and I loved it. This new boxing offers the same plastic for Mk Vb, as well as a new set of wings for a Mk Vc and a tropical air filter. I remember mentioning on BM that I was tempted by the Mk Vc, only to be shot down in flames by many Spit afficionados (and Heaven knows there are tons of them on BM): Wings too thick, you bloody Frog have got rocks in your head to build this kit, etc. So this project was shelved, and then I decided to revisit the Mk Vb that has left me so many great memories. So here I go: It is intended to be built as a Mk. Vb Trop, with clipped wings (please forgive me), from the South African air force in Italy, 1944. More to follow later. Cheers JR.

I'm occasionally struck by madness. I think that this was one instance... I decided that the Airfix Bentley could be turned into Tim Birkin's Brooklands car. So far I've: Lengthened the chassis Built a complete new body - from plastic strip over formers Made a new bonnet from aluminium Here's where it is so far. You may recognize a few Airfix parts...

Hi All, My next project will be a little - ahem - unusual! I have not built a Beaufort for a good while, and this little cracker of an Airfix kit just does not wear out! I had thought of a Malta version wearing Mediterranean Blue, or perhaps a desert scheme, until scanning through colour schemes the top right scheme caught my eye (full disclosure - I have already built the scheme at bottom left!): As you may note, the scheme shows EK997, an aircraft used by A&AEE at Boscombe Down to test an....AIRBORNE FLAME THROWER!!!!!!! Interest fully piqued, I did some initial research, and found that the flamethrower used a 1500L fuel tank fitted in the torpedo bay, in order to assess its effectiveness for fighter defence. I then ran away and designed a tank based on that volume of fuel, and the very grainy video I found of the test run. Here's the first iteration of the tank in digital form: And 3D printed: On doing a little more research, I came across this fascinating video: https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/1060021056 This video on the Imperial War Museum website shows the aircraft in flight, the flamethrower being fitted to the aircraft, and best of all a test run of the flamethrower (EDIT - the title also refers to the Aeroflame system for fire bombing, rather than fighter defence)! It also revealed that the design I had for the tank was completely incorrect, so I will now proceed to redesign it (I have taken a number of stills from the video to use for this purpose, which I will use in my subsequent posts). Other than the 3D printed tank, the build will be OOB, but it will make a nice addition to the growing Beaufort family (also, I have not seen this unusual prototype modelled before). This is a bit of a placeholder whilst I finish off my Spitfire F Mk.VIII, but I will progress the tank design straight off! Thanks for looking, Roger

I’m 0/2 for group builds this year. Hopefully between this and my Airfix GB defiant I’ll get some hobby mojo back. Not 100% settled on which aircraft yet but hopefully will get started soon as I’m waiting for some aftermarket bits to arrive from Mr Hannants.

In early 2013 Airfix released a 1/48th Augusta Westland Merlin HC.3 kit - ref. A14101 Source: https://www.airfix.com/uk-en/agustawestland-merlin-hc3-1-48.html Mike's review is here: https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234933319-augustawestland-merlin-hc3-148-airfix/ And there's another thread here: https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234927625-merlin-boxart-on-airfixcom/ V.P.

After building two of Airfix’s superb 1/48 Hunter F.6 kits, I decided to have a go at the F.5 with its straight wing leading edges and opportunity for some sumptuous 1950’s markings. The kit is pretty much the same as the F.6 except for a new jetpipe area and the need to cut away and replace the leading edges. As I’ll be building the Airfix Hunter FGA.9 in 1 Sqn markings I opted for some aftermarket decals as I’ve fancied having the spectacular 34 Sqn wolf and moon on the shelf for some time. I used the AeroMaster 48-346 decal sheet, and just changed the serial and code to WP182/C. WP182 was delivered to the RAF in June 1955, and assigned to 34 Sqn at Tangmere in October of that year. It served on the unit until disbandment in January 1958, when it was then passed to 1 Sqn for a year before being scrapped in 1959 to make way for the Hunter F.6. WIP: https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235142134-raf-tangmere-hunter-f5-34-sqn-1956/