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Two 1/72 Airfix Phantom FG1's

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Nice.

 

My Phantom pre-order has arrived too but it came just seconds before we left the house to go away so I haven't even opened the parcel yet! We'll be back on Monday so I'll open it then. Can't wait to have a look at it.

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The Phantom is one of my favourite aircrafts and the Airfix model looks very nice. I like the new Mitchell and the Hawker Sea Fury too in fact I've ordered the Sea Fury 1/48  to my local model shop.  They told me that they'd receive this new model at the end of January or maybe February.  Anyway, here in Spain Airfix is a popular brand among modellers.  At my local shop they've quite a lot of Airfix models.  

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Hi all...

...not long been here, now...my son and I have a pair of 1/72 Supermarine Swifts, I bought a second as the first had a duplicated sprue...Airfix done good though, emailed me Weds, I replied thursday, replacement arrived Saturday! Both builds underway...

Also the Misses got me the Victor for Christmas...that`ll go in the stash for now

Cheers for now!

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Hi Jeff

Welcome to the forum, glad to hear you,ve introduced your son to the joys of Airfix. That could br your Xmas gifts sorted for quite a few years to come; and maybe your Misses's; nudge-nudge-wink-wink.

Looking forwards to seeing the results and reading about your's and your son's Airfix adventures.

Remember we do this for fun                     John the Pom.

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Hi Jeff

Welcome to the forum, glad to hear you,ve introduced your son to the joys of Airfix. That could br your Xmas gifts sorted for quite a few years to come; and maybe your Misses's; nudge-nudge-wink-wink.

Looking forwards to seeing the results and reading about your's and your son's Airfix adventures.

Remember we do this for fun                     John the Pom.

Thanks John...

...she done good...I`ll keep taking her to Swindon shopping, and loiter around the Hornby/Airfix shop!

Hopefully our efforts will be worth sharing!

Cheers, and yes we do it for fun 

Jeff

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Look what the courier has just delivered. A parcel from Hornby - Oh what can it be?? 

 

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And its my Pre-Order of 2 Airfix Phantom FG.1's, YES THATS 2 KITS. Just had a quick look at the instructions and WoW it looks good, but sadly they will have to sit in the stash for a wee while as I have a few build projects planned before I can start a Phantom. 

Now I only have to wait until May18 for my next Pre-Order of the Wellington  😉

   

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I've just received a parcel containing:

 

  • More sanding sticks and some acrylic paint thinners
  • Precut masks for Airfix He111P-2, Bf109E-4, Hurricane and Spitfire MkI (remembered too late I ought to have got one for the Blenheim MkIV. Next time.)
  • Azur 1/72nd Potez 63-11 (might need to source correct Battle of France period decals for this one)
  • MPM 1/72nd Fokker D.XXI

 

The last two may be the final planes I add to my Air War 1940 "others" collection. With the other two French planes I already have, I think I have a fair representation of the French and Dutch air forces. The Belgians tended to use planes bought in from other countries, including several British types.

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Oops I think the 1/24 Mossie is edging closer to the workbench with these...

 

MasterCasters 1:24 MST24001 De Havilland Mosquito NF.II / FB Mk.VI 2 Main Wheels

 

Air Master Series, Item No. 24-001: British Browning Mk 2 0.303in (7,7mm) Barrels - 4 Pieces

Oh dear there's more...

 

Airfix Club Ltd Edition 1/48th Scale Messerschmitt BF 109 E3-7

Eduard Zoom 1/48th Scale Messerschmitt BF 109 E3 Photo Etched Parts

Vallejo Model Air Paints (various colours)

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Went to my local store with a quick shopping list... 

Airfix Jackal - sold in the week since my last visit despite sitting on the shelf for at least 3 months!

Airfix Swordfish Floatplane - same problem with it dissappearing. 

So instead I grabbed a 1/48 Hobbyboss T-34/76 model 1942 factory 112. 

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Dropped into my LMS and found a flight of FG1 Phantoms on the shelf,    At £25, I was tempted by two or three, but as I normally build 1/48, I only got the one.    Then saw the Blenheim IV and thought of Heather's excellent builds, so got one as a trial.    Finally my daughter, who has a thing about Mini's, saw the Mini Starter set and skinned me for it.     Not a bad day, althought I's been hoping for the P51 in 1/48scale.....

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