TonyW Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 I got lucky at a local auction over the weekend and scored a few nice looking early Airfix kits. I've been after a UK issue of this one for years, but this US Airfix version will do for now... Although it's the RAF version I would have much preferred, I'm not too unhappy with the rarer BEA issue. I also managed to score the one Airfix Dogfight Double kit that has eluded me so far. The decals are missing though, does anyone have a spare set? To finish off a highly successful outing, I also picked up four more easily available kits. A very good day out! 16 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Wow! That was a good day. I've never seen the Hustler kit before. Maybe the same plastic as the Monogram? The Argosy too. Probably ultra rare and worth a lot to the collectors. I'd check on line for collector prices on all of them TBH. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Jones Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 So you managed to pick these up the day before April 1st , very impressive Andrew 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adey m Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 (edited) Wow Tony ............... I have never seen those before, that Argosy looks great, and how did that Dogfight Double elude me ? I need to start a new Airfix catalogue. What date is it today? Oh yeh, Easter Day ............ see what happens when you eat too much chocolate Great one Tony , which one are you going to build first ? cheers, adey Edited April 1, 2018 by adey m 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell209 Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Brings back some memories - the boxes look to be in very good nick for their age, too. Where did they come from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Don't forget to pick up a tin of red and white striped paint for the Argosy cheat lines... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share Posted April 1, 2018 22 minutes ago, AdrianMF said: Don't forget to pick up a tin of red and white striped paint for the Argosy cheat lines... I've checked my paint supplies, all I have is a tin of Red/White. I need White/Red. I'll try painting it upside down, that might get me around the problem. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdriaN (MLT) Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 https://www.scalemates.com/kits/127765-airfix-02010-3-lightning-f-1a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Brilliant. The Argosy boxing would have been a winner. If only.................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adey m Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 3 hours ago, TonyW said: I've checked my paint supplies, all I have is a tin of Red/White. I need White/Red. I'll try painting it upside down, that might get me around the problem. Hi Tony, would this be of any help to you cheers, adey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share Posted April 1, 2018 (edited) 18 minutes ago, adey m said: Hi Tony, would this be of any help to you cheers, adey That's the one I already have! I've tried painting upside down, as I said earlier, but the paint just ran out the can and down my arm. it's made a terrible mess. It's a good job finds like these only seem to happen once a year or so! Edited April 1, 2018 by TonyW 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil.C Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 (edited) What a great haul! I had the old XM192 Lightning back in the'60's. That will keep you going for a while. Edited April 1, 2018 by Neil.C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Wow, I didn't know Airfix ever did an Argosy!! After I spent about £40 on a Mach 2 Models one too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share Posted April 1, 2018 A bit of nonsense to pass a First of April, but that's all folks. These boxes do exist, but only in my computer, created via the devil that is Photoshop. I get the feeling nobody was fooled. I'll just have to try a bit harder next year. Tony. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 11 minutes ago, TonyW said: A bit of nonsense to pass a First of April, but that's all folks. These boxes do exist, but only in my computer, created via the devil that is Photoshop. I get the feeling nobody was fooled. I'll just have to try a bit harder next year. Tony. I think you've done a great job with the box art, they certainly look the part. Thanks for putting a smile on my face . 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ranger Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 The "Airfix B-58" would have been far more effective had it been labeled "Convair B-58." Rockwell never had anything to do with the B-58! (I grew up in Fort Worth, Texas, home of Convair's plant, and a late cousin was one of the project engineers on the B-58. The Hustler is still one of all-time favorite aircraft.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillidragon Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Nay, nay THRICE nay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Oooh pick the B-58 as your first build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Robbins Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 (edited) I’ve got no red/ white striped paint, sadly, but I’ve had good results using red/white chequer paint in short vertical strokes. I can swap a tin of it for some 5-colour lozenge paint. My local shop only has the 4 colour and I need some for my SSW. I’ve got an old tin of Compucolour lozenge, but the colours are way off. Edited April 1, 2018 by Andy Robbins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Robbins Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 (edited) Airfix never corrected the Hustler’s title, I think it’s because the moulds were based on the early prototype. Despite what you see on the box, the mouldings have the bulged observer’s window, fabric covered control surfaces and the Cheyenne turret. A bit like the NA39 becoming the Buccaneer. I’ve got one of the original YB-58 kits in the red/yellow box, as well as the Ferguson tractor in the RAF airfield boxing. And no, I’m NOT selling either of them! Edited April 1, 2018 by Andy Robbins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Robbins Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 The true Holy Grail of many model collectors is the Kitmaster TSR2. I can remember Dad building the Airfix reissue when I was little, but neither of them come up on eBay very often, if at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 4 hours ago, TonyW said: I'll just have to try a bit harder next year. It was great! The Argosy had me double checking. That box art was better than the real thing. When I was a kid I was very affected by an ad in Woolworths showing polka dot paint, and to this day I still can't velieve we don't have striped paint! Regards, Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Colgate toothpaste thinned 50/50 with Vallejo acrylic medium will airbrush nicely. But use an old cheap one because of the clogging, and clean twice a day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ranger Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 1 hour ago, Andy Robbins said: Airfix never corrected the Hustler’s title, I think it’s because the moulds were based on the early prototype. Despite what you see on the box, the mouldings have the bulged observer’s window, fabric covered control surfaces and the Cheyenne turret. A bit like the NA39 becoming the Buccaneer. I’ve got one of the original YB-58 kits in the red/yellow box, as well as the Ferguson tractor in the RAF airfield boxing. And no, I’m NOT selling either of them! LOL! I guess that's your story and you're sticking to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 33 minutes ago, AdrianMF said: It was great! The Argosy had me double checking. That box art was better than the real thing. When I was a kid I was very affected by an ad in Woolworths showing polka dot paint, and to this day I still can't velieve we don't have striped paint! Regards, Adrian Every time I visit Scotland I order tartan custard! Very tasty! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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