John Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I picked one of these up at the local swapmeet this afternoon. The last time I bought one of these it was brand new and had the same red "NEW" flash on the box. The parts are in the silver plastic we all know ad love and it has a stand! Markings are for the PdF, Luftwaffe and Belgian air force, the last 2 in NMF. The sheet still has its protective cover on: The kit is very similar to the Heller, but it isn't the same. I think this is one of the few remaining aircraft kits never released under either Humbrol or Hornby, assuming some of the later Heller releases aren't Airfix plastic? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I had that kit as a kid; its a good one. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atdb27 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 (edited) Nostalgia Personified John. Will you be making it as the colourful Dispaly a/c? Adrian Edited February 1, 2009 by atdb27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Wonderful find John. Can't remember the last time I cam across an Airfix stand. The kit looks to have a nice level of detail, something Airfix kits were good for during that era if my memory serves. So when are you going to make a start to her? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted February 2, 2009 Author Share Posted February 2, 2009 Well I'm due to retire in 2026........... John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Well I'm due to retire in 2026...........John Flown in one of those and should have some pics somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpion Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 nice and these [along with the heller kit] are still actually very easy to find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I also had one of these when they were new, I did the Belgian one as I remember. It was a great little kit at the time and looks like it would still hold its own today. Duncan B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Nice find and one of Airfix's better kits of that time. Thanks for sharing it. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfqweofekwpeweiop4 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I have one in my stash, it will be an Israeli one, courtesy of Isradecal ay some point! thanks Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
typhoon1 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I remember that kit a little classic always wanted to build the Belgian Air Force one serial MT-35 the only one they painted in two tone green/tan over grey scheme,dont suppose anyone could help with the paint demarcation for this machine. Kind Regards Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thx6667 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Coincidentally, I picked up two books in the last week on the Fouga Magister, one is Joe Mexwell's excellent tome on the aircraft in Irish service, the other from the Belgian perspective. Been a while since that one was reissued, I reckon a silver IAC and camo Belgian one would be nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 (edited) Source: http://belmilac.wetpaint.com/page/Part+2%3A+MT26+-+MT50 MT35 C/n 292 - 151160: Taken on Charge - 000000: to 'Ecole de Pilotage Avancé/Voortgezette Vliegopleidingsschool (EPA/VVS)' (Advanced Flying School) at Brustem airbase - 000000-000077: used by 'Red Devils'- demoteam - 000000: used by 3 Wing-Baseflight, Bierset AB - 020684: first noted in camouflage colors at Bierset AB - 100806: repainted in original C/S of aluminum with dayglo bands - 010606: first noted with special markings "The last whistling turtle/The last of the many" - 270907: last operational Fouga-flight within the Belgian Air Force. The aircraft was flown by Lt.Col.avi.Paul Rorive, accompagnied by his crewchief 1Sgt.William Peeters - 000808: will remain at BeauvechainAB (stored) Picture: http://image.wetpaint.com/wiki/belmilac/image/1Ye0oJDdVMzodYiZkkMgT3g==131695/GW500H340 Source: Kit n°86 IPMS Belgium - Summer 1992 Source: "Whistling Turtles in Belgian Skies" by Serge Van Hertum and Marc Arys By the way, we are still waiting a modern 1/48th injected kit of this bird... V.P. Edited February 14, 2013 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thx6667 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 That's the one I bagged at Yeovilton, a brilliant little book. Thanks for the other gen - is this a subject you've been eyeing Homebee..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 A re-release with that cool Belgian camouflaged example and one from the IAC would be nice...! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Built one in 1980 as an Israeli aircraft, it is a nice little kit and from what I remember went together quite well and is definitely worth building. Mine got lost somewhere in moves marriage, kids etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
typhoon1 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Thank you Homebee That is spot on just what i was looking for . Kind Regards Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evalman Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 (edited) It still is a lovely little kit, I've had one in my stash for ages, along with the Pavla cockpit and some Maxdecals. Perhaps one day I will build one of these: Edited February 14, 2013 by Evalman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thx6667 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Nice! Bookmarked that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work In Progress Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Nice kit, and a lovely aeroplane. If I ever won the Euromillions a Magister would be my personal jet, ahead of any other military jet trainer type. It really is an excellent machine. I must look out for the Airfix kit as I tour the model shows this year, as before you started this thread I had rather forgotten it existed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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