Dereknf Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Here is my last trio of RAF WW2 bombers (until I can get a Manchester and a Battle) Firstly the Airfix Stirling. I got a cheap one from Ebay that had been started - big mistake. Wasn't too bad in the end. Finished with Xtradecals. Next the Matchbox Wellesley. Nice little kit. Even the 30 year old decals were fine. Finally the Airfix Lancaster. Nice kit all-round with excellent fit. Again with Xtradecals as the "Phantom of the Ruhr" I've photographed all 9 bombers together. Interesting size comparison, but not much colour variety! Lancaster, Stirling, Halifax III, Wellington, Halifax I, Whitley, Hampden, Blenheim, Wellesley. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 That's a nice collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 They look absolutely fantastic, love the last shot of them all together, you should be well pleased. Cheers Den Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylan the rabbit Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Lovely. Where on earth do you keep them all? Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango India Mike Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 That's a fine line-up there, Derek. It reminds me of a similar photo of Tony Wooton's collection during the war - except his, of course, were all solid balsa (and I hope mention of the name isn't met with blank expressions - older members might remember him). I hope you don't stop there, either. There are Mossies, Hudsons, Venturas, Mitchells, Bostons . . . even Liberators and Fortresses you could add yet. But you might have to move into a hangar! All good fun, isn't it? Well done mate, it's nice to see. Tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Arrow Jag Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 I really like the Stirling! Where's the RAF Mosquito?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Line line up, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thx6667 Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 That last shot takes me back to maybe why I got hooked on this hobby - seeing line ups like that at the annual model show Wokingham Town Hall and being fascinated with the variety of colours and shapes (not to mention the excellent workmanship). That's fantastic work there Derek, love the Wellesley! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Lanc Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 very nice lot you have there derek just one thing spoliing them they al look to new i love the lanc' with the 'phantom of the ruhr' on the side , nice . ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest snipersmudge Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 great bombers, love the pic with them all togther Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nico Teunissen Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 That was most certainly worth while having a look. Cheers, Nico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dswoofie Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Very nice collection there! They look great all together like that. Must take up quite a bit of space displaying them though! Nice work! Karl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dereknf Posted July 6, 2008 Author Share Posted July 6, 2008 Thanks for the comments folks. I quite like "theme" builds, but yes I would like to do a Mosquito (Tamiya probably) Manchester (if I can get a Paragon conversion). I like my models fairly clean due to lack of confidence in weathering techniques (and competence as well I suspect). Next - US bombers - an Academy B-17 and an Airfix B-29 if I can get over my natural metal phobia (is this a medical condition I wonder?) or maybe an Airfix HP O/400 (with associated riggingophobia) or an Italeri B-66 or................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz greenwood Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Hi Derek. Love the Bomber Command builds as my late Grandad was on Whitley's, Hampden's, Wimpy's and Lanc's (which he loved). IIRC didn't Planet models do a model of the Manchester? And MPM from the Czech Republic did a Fairey Battle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggers Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 (edited) Nice job indeed Derek. I like your Lanc and as can be seen,the old Stirling still makes an impressive beast. Have you still got the tractor and bomb trollies from the Sterling kit or were they bits that the previous owner had whipped out for some other build? Mark Edited July 6, 2008 by Miggers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dereknf Posted July 6, 2008 Author Share Posted July 6, 2008 The Planet models Manchester is way out of my price league (the Paragon conversion might be as well but I can't find one). Mark, I still have the bomb tractor and trolley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizzy Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Nice collection of Bomber command models.They look amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smuts Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 very nice great line up. Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Great bombers mate! That's a cracking line up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Wow now thats some collection! Do you have any more pictures of the Halifax B.Mk.1 and Blenheim in perticular? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dahut Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Love that Wellesley! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don McIntyre Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 (edited) Very nicely done! As mentioned above you certainly need to add a Mosquito to the ranks. Then you've got the early "shark tail" Fortress Is, Later Fortresses, Liberators and no B-29s, brother, that would be Washington Mk.I, IIRC. Edited December 16, 2009 by Don McIntyre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxidad Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Another great thread-revival. Mind you it's worth it - I don't think I saw this the first time round: this collection is just terrific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 if you want one i have both a B-29 and a stirling (both airfix) in the loft non have beeb started and are sealed in bags (no boxes) i have the decals and instructions in a file, i will prob never build them, pm me if your interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dahut Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 (edited) Another great thread-revival. Mind you it's worth it - I don't think I saw this the first time round: this collection is just terrific. I know. I especially like the 9 of them together on that interesting tarmac base. I dont believe Ive seen one quite like that before.... I resurrected this while scroungin' about for Wellesley information. 'Glad I didnt turn anyone off by it. Edited December 17, 2009 by dahut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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