Heather Kavanagh Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Reference material and mask for my Beaufort, FAA transfers for a Revell Walrus.The missing piece in my Dutch air force 1940 jigsaw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Triggers Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 I bought some copper sheet,haven't bought a kit since May.Always loved the twin boom Fokkers, looks like a potentially difficult build mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Kavanagh Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Always loved the twin boom Fokkers, looks like a potentially difficult build mind. Let’s just say, having looked at what’s in the box, it’s complex and seems to be worth every penny of the rather eye-watering cost! grin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 Some paint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailorman Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Nice one Ratch. Those 60's designs were so good looking.I've taken a short break from my Lafayette scratchbuild ship and am building 4 kits at once as a change. The Airfix Vickers light tank, Airfix HP42, the Roden 1:144 DC3 in BEA colours and the Roden Bristol Britannia. Should complete the lot in a couple of weeks then back to the Lafayette! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Another Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailorman Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Very nice trip down memory lane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirportsEd Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 AnotherI am very tempted to invest in one or two of these memory lane models. I haven't seen inside the box yet, but as you have bought two, I presume that you think they are worth the hefty price tag...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 The price reflects that this is a Gerry Anderson licenced product and, as with all licenced products, we're expected to pay a premium for the pleasure. They look a little cartoonish rather than scale models, but I don't mind the quirkiness. Just something a little different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Kavanagh Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 This just arrived.And these earlier.I had two definite purchases for 2021. So far, I’ve added 11 to my 1940 obsession collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feanor Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Ayup...And the Almighty help me I took the plunge and got me a new expensive trick Mosquito... and an Old Skool stand pack which I’ve been asking for for donkeys years... I hope the Mossie is up to the hype. Why is the ‘G’ word for the almighty banned ? It’s his normal name after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Symmons Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Hi HeatherThat wimpy looks interesting. The Portez 63:1 is a brilliant kit i made it years ago, arguably Heller/Azur best kit. Maybe looks a bit Me110-ish but personally i think it has fare better lines. The interior is probably Heller's best especially WW2 aircraft, it includes radios even oxygen bottles, pity Heller didn't see fit to upgrade some of their other models to a similar standard, pity there's no crew.Be careful with the undercarriage it's a bit complicated and over engineered, the underneath guns are very fragile, I broke mine off three times while doing the assembly, also the propeller blades are also very fragile. With a bit of care the engines are a work of art, or they were back in the 60's.I recently made the Heller Portez 63:II, and what a joy to build. I was very tempted to try the red and yellow cowlings but chickened out. It made quite a stir when I took it to our local I.P.M.S. meeting.I often wondered how it would have faired it the Germans had put a couple of DB 601 on it would it have been better than the 110?Nice to see the kit is still around if one turns up in Cape Town i could be very very tempted, enjoy the build and have fun.Remember we do this for fun John the Pom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Hi HeatherThat wimpy looks interesting. The Portez 63:1 is a brilliant kit i made it years ago, arguably Heller/Azur best kit. Maybe looks a bit Me110-ish but personally i think it has fare better lines. The interior is probably Heller's best especially WW2 aircraft, it includes radios even oxygen bottles, pity Heller didn't see fit to upgrade some of their other models to a similar standard, pity there's no crew.Be careful with the undercarriage it's a bit complicated and over engineered, the underneath guns are very fragile, I broke mine off three times while doing the assembly, also the propeller blades are also very fragile. With a bit of care the engines are a work of art, or they were back in the 60's.I recently made the Heller Portez 63:II, and what a joy to build. I was very tempted to try the red and yellow cowlings but chickened out. It made quite a stir when I took it to our local I.P.M.S. meeting.I often wondered how it would have faired it the Germans had put a couple of DB 601 on it would it have been better than the 110?Nice to see the kit is still around if one turns up in Cape Town i could be very very tempted, enjoy the build and have fun.Remember we do this for fun John the Pom Heller/Azur? I didn't know Heller had anything to do with Azur. I thought Azur was from the same place as MPM/Special Hobby. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Kavanagh Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 The Portez 63:1 is a brilliant kit i made it years ago, arguably Heller/Azur best kit.mI don’t think the Azur kit has anything in common with the Heller one, save the scale. It’s got PE, resin and vac form transparencies. ;-) I built the Azur Potez 63-11 a couple of years back, and can agree the undercarriage is a proper French fancy. So many doors, sliding over each other but little to attach them to! I now have both Airfix Wimpies in the stash. It’s very tempting to do a parallel build of both. Perhaps, one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Symmons Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 I believe Azur used the old Heller kits or molds to market their own brand but they often added some phot-etch and or resin interior parts as Heller were notorious for having sparse interiors if any at all.I have the Azur Breguet 693 and it's identical to the old Heller kit, even down to the decals, although the decals do say Azur. Unfortunately Azur haven't added any interior parts to the Breguet 693.Remember we do this for fun John the Pom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Kavanagh Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 I have the Azur Breguet 693 and it's identical to the old Heller kit, even down to the decals, although the decals do say Azur. Unfortunately Azur haven't added any interior parts to the Breguet 693. That's interesting. I recently built the Azur Br693, and it had engraved panel lines and full interior detail (including plugs to fill the wing roots in the fuselage), resin engines and PE details. I guess a new tool was made. I have to say none of the Azur kits I've built appear to have originated from anywhere other than the Special Hobby family. A complete lack of parts being numbered on the trees is a good example. *shrug* EDIT: I just checked the Scalemates web site, and Azur made a new tool in 2011. It was recently reboxed under the Special Hobby branding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ads-1221053 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 My latest Airfix: this one. Also working on a Corsair (other brand) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ads-1221053 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 managed to get my hands on this Excellent - look forward to seeing how you progress. I have a Corsair from another maker, in progress! Wow, just looked closer - 9 models!! Haven't seen this - must have been a 2005 release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Symmons Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Whoop! Thank guys I strand corrected.Remember we do this for fun John the Pom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailorman Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 My latest Airfix: this one. Also working on a Corsair (other brand) This one's a real beauty. I build mine as Jumpin' Jacques Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ads-1221053 Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 My latest Airfix: this one. Also working on a Corsair (other brand)This one's a real beauty. I build mine as Jumpin' JacquesNice one Sailorman, I hope I can get my Mustang looking as good as yours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2B Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Wellington GR Mk VIII and new Wellington Mk.II plus some Eduard aftermarket bits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Another oldie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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