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Airfix Forum Gallery 2020 (Pandemic Special!)


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1/72 Curtis Helldiver I Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm

 

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Very nice Helldiver PMM. I take it that this was the old Airfix molding.

I had the opportunity to see one at an airshow about 20 years ago. It had flown in from Texas for a Rosie the Riveters reunion and documentary for the women who build Helldivers at a local plant. It was indeed a beast! What is the RN serial number on your model?

Thanks Hurricane Boy,

It's not an Airfix kit, those trench like panel lines are a clue to its origin! The serial is JW194 I think, one of a few Helldivers operated by the RN (26 delivered out of 450 ordered) by 1820 NAS, but never saw operations.

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What a great idea this post was. It’s great to see such a variety of models in only place. I don’t normally follow the AFV thread, but it’s been good looking at them. Anyone completed the Matchbox LRDG truck & Jeep? I have it to build at some point and need inspiration.

 

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I started this one 50 years ago  😳  I stopped when I reached the ratlines as I didn't like them.  I tried using cotton but didn't like that either.  I'm now waiting for Airfix to release the Royal Sovereign because (a) I want that one and (b) I've heard they are now providing some form of jigs to build your own ratlines.  When that happens I'll finish the kit!

Beautiful. 

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This is why I do not post many of my own builds. Granted they are not always Airfix anyway, but in any event they are never good enough for any gallery.

 

I think you're being a bit harsh on yourself. It's often the case that we're our own worst critics, so post up and join in the fun!

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This is why I do not post many of my own builds. Granted they are not always Airfix anyway, but in any event they are never good enough for any gallery.

 

I think you're being a bit harsh on yourself. It's often the case that we're our own worst critics, so post up and join in the fun!

 

Precisely! We can see our own faults like a sore thumb but often miss those of others.

Come on in, the water's fine.

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