Sailorman Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 You can still sometimes find the Airfix one. This is my build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null_null981707818191 Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 I looked in all the usual places (websites!) for the Airfix one, but to no avail. If you can remember, which shade of blue did you use? It looks very close to the colour/tone that I remember from seeing the 'real' thing in my childhood when it was an exhibit on Southampton Pier. And your excellent model has inspired me to get cracking on it fairly soon. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth ONeill Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 I looked in all the usual places (websites!) for the Airfix one, but to no avail. If you can remember, which shade of blue did you use? It looks very close to the colour/tone that I remember from seeing the 'real' thing in my childhood when it was an exhibit on Southampton Pier. And your excellent model has inspired me to get cracking on it fairly soon. Thanks for sharing.The Airfix destructions say H14 "French Blue", and I've never seen a colour photo of an S6-B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Triggers Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 We really need a new s6b from a major manufacturer. Wonderful aeroplane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Innes Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 Last time I saw an Airfix S6B was part of a collection of Airfix Spitfire models which included the S6B kit. Don’t think it has been released as a single item kit for some time.RodThat's right. The "Spitfire 70th Anniversary set" (08678) had five 1/72 "Spitfires" (S6B, Mk.1a, Mk. Vc, Mk. IXc and Mk. XVIe). The Spitfire Mk1a & S6B appeared in the"Collector's Tin" as well. Not a great or very complicated kit. Sadly, I don't know if anyone would be prepared to manufacture a new tool as the demand would, I suspect, be quite low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailorman Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 I had a habit of writing the paint numbers down ....... I'll see whether I did so in this case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth ONeill Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 Memory says H11 "silver fox", H14 "French blue", H33 "matt black", and maybe dark brown and flesh for the pilot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null_null981707818191 Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 Thanks for that update Kenneth. As "H14 French Blue" still exists as an acrylic colour in the Humbrol range, I shall investigate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Triggers Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 Tried one of those squirt bottles of h14 on my S6B and it left much to be desired. Definitely needs acrylic thinner rather than water! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null_null981707818191 Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 Thanks for the warning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 I picked up both sets of Zoo Animals on e-bay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Innes Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 Hi Rod. I find this site to be invaluable for referencing the various sets of plastic soldiers and other figures. http://www.plasticsoldierreview.com/Index.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 I didn’t know there was two different sets of zoo animals.Oh the memories the high chaparral figures brings back, it was a rehash of the cowboy figures adding the main characters as special figures.You certainly have an eclectic taste when you buy kits Ratch!Cheers Rod, I'd get bored if I stuck to only one subject genre laughing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null_null981707818191 Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 Saw this starter set of the Jeep in a jumble sale, and so obviously had to buy it!The other two items are not of course Airfix - but I'm sure they'll be very useful. My old sprue cutters have just about given up after four year's use - the spring has broken and they're not as sharp as they once were and these American made ones came highly recommended with rave reviews. The razor saw is an up-date on my existing one and seems to be rather more robustly constructed; it also comes with the interesting slotted blade for deeper cuts, and the triangular blade for getting into little spaces - but it takes the old blades as well. They might not improve the quality of my models, but they might make things easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirportsEd Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 As soon as I saw this I could hear the theme tune! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_rutland Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 I have just bought ( and built ) the new Tempest. Super kit and a simple build, with some nice features.I liked the decals for the D-Day stripes, but would have liked the upper wing ones to have small gaps where they go over the canon blisters. Hot water and Micro Set and Sol did get them down, but a gap would have been better. It would be easier to paint the bare patches. The yellow leading edge decal would have been better in Top and Bottom stripes, allowing painting along the leading edge. After a little trial and error, I found the fuselage decal was best applied from the bottom, trimming it on the upper joint. Finally, the Sky Band wasn't. Looking too blue. Super kit let down by the usually superb Cartograph decals. Could be an easy fix.One recent find at a show, was a the Airfix Fokker F-27 Friendship for only £10. Three super decal choices, though I would like to do it in the original Aer Lingus scheme.I have only bought 12 Airfix kits this year. Quite a low count for me. I'm waiting for the 1/48th Anson and 1/24th Spitfire IX, plus a few re-releases.Other purchases have been limited to 2 KP Kits, plus some old classics from the cardboard boxes under the show tables.At this rate, I'll be building more than I've bought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null_null981707818191 Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 I've actually had this for a while (since last year, in fact), but I've only just unwrapped it so hence posting as a "latest acquisition"...I've made a start on it - very intricate but well-engineered cockpit, but the crew members OOB are standard BoB RAF figures... so I've also invested in a couple of packs of the PJ Productions Japanese WW2 pilots, largely because I'm going to finish it in IJN colours rather than the white painted version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty Mediocre Modeller Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 My latest aquisition from a well know auction site, to fill another gap in my WWII Bomber Command collection. Still waiting for a decent Fairey battle and any Avro ManchesterMy built 1/72 Bomber Command collection consists of the following at the moment;Fairey Battle BI, Airfix (very) old toolBristol Blenheim IV, Airfix new toolNorth American Mitchell II, Airfix new toolHP Hampden B.I, Airfix old toolArmstrong Whitworth Whitley B.V, Airfix new toolVickers Wellington B.1, Trumpeter newish toolVickers Wellington B.X, Matchbox old toolShort Stirling B.I, Airfix old toolHP Halifax B.I, Matchbox old toolAvro Lancaster B.I (late), Revell newest toolAvro Lancaster B.II, Airfix new toolAvro Lancaster B.III (Special), Dambusters, Airfix old toolBoeing Fortress B.III, Airfix new toolDH Mosquito B.IV, HasegawaDH Mosquito B.XVI, Airfix new toolOther aircraft I would like to fill some remaining gaps are a Douglas Boston, new tool Battle, Avro Manchester, Halifax B.III, and Liberator (100 Group), some of which are available some not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Fussey Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 I've actually had this for a while (since last year, in fact), but I've only just unwrapped it so hence posting as a "latest acquisition"...I've made a start on it - very intricate but well-engineered cockpit, but the crew members OOB are standard BoB RAF figures... so I've also invested in a couple of packs of the PJ Productions Japanese WW2 pilots, largely because I'm going to finish it in IJN colours rather than the white painted version. I have to say they look really great - assume combination of airbrush and hand painting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 This arrived while I was away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null_null981707818191 Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 I know I said that I wanted to avoid biplanes (and rigging) for a while, but at least these aren't bare metal finish! I feel a dog-fight coming on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null_null981707818191 Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 That's all very comforting Rod. Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthias Muth Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 The Fresco, or in this case, the Lim-5 comes in my stash.Matthiasaka modelldoc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirportsEd Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 This arrived while I was awayMust admit, I'm tempted. Another kit that escaped me in my youth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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