null_null981707818191 Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Ah well Randall, I shan't be holding my breath!As you quite correctly imply, if the models build well (or at least well enough to please the builder) then that's a reward in itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted July 21, 2023 Author Share Posted July 21, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike-362357 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 This website is a tad .... confusing. However, in my dotage, i have just built the Vampire F mk 3 as a FB mk 9, and am busy with the hawker hunter as a FGA 9. Airfix, hats off. these kits are a joy. Well thought out, well moulded. Thanks for restoring my mojo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leslie entwhistle Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 just raided the piggy bank and ordered the Bond Bug ,now waitinf for delivery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leslie entwhistle Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 IT'S HERE IT'S HERE im just like a big kid who has got all his birthdays and christmas in one ,yep you guessed the Bond Bug has arrived Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted July 31, 2023 Author Share Posted July 31, 2023 I got one of these printed Crossley fire engines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 I just got it. I think I would have gotten it faster if I ordered it from the moon.In any case it's even a signed copy!Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dopeys Dad Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 I do like em big. Sorry about the FW190, I know it's supposed to be an Airfix site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null_null981707818191 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 For a special summer holiday treat for my grandson (and for me really) I took my grandson to the FAA Museum at Yeovilton. Very good - if somewhat pricey - day out. We decided we ought to build a model of one of the planes we saw, and we decided a Buccaneer was the answer. It's a massive box - when it arrived I thought for a moment that I'd been sent a 1/48th model by mistake, and I suspect it might be a little (long?) way out of my comfort zone. One or two others on the list to build first, but it'll get to the top of the pile eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Kavanagh Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 Oh.Um. thinking_faceThese are for Best Beloved. I will build them. We already have the 1804 locomotive, and I’d like to get the 4-stroke engine to complete the set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus66 Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 I decided to go for one of the bundle deals. The 1/35 box, I have to say it is a massive saving and a great deal. Five kits for under £100. Three German, two American/allies. I already have two of the kits, the Tiger and the GMC M10, not a problem though as the M10 is going to be converted into a Mk1 M10 Achillies. The Tiger is going to have the turret number of the greatest tank ace 303 Kurt knispel. So, if you are into armour and haven't got this bundle, do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted August 11, 2023 Author Share Posted August 11, 2023 Bought these 1/144 scale 3D-prints from Ray Rimes Designs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailorman Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Just bought some 3-D pinted lifeboats to 1:600 for my Oriana build. 4-types. Open, Covered and with two cabins and one smaller pair for workboats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topcat_Ern Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Continuing the family themes. The wife's grandfather was involved in the Berlin Airlift, so this seemed appropriate.Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Wow , Berlin airlift, that’s pretty neat !Whats in the kit? It’s a level 5 kit?Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topcat_Ern Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Wow , Berlin airlift, that’s pretty neat !Whats in the kit? It’s a level 5 kit?Randall The box art is more than what appears inside, just the aircraft with 4 decal options and some little wooden crates. Four pots of paint and glue. The box is huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peebeep Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 I’ve never seen this kit before. I’m going to build it right off as a MkII. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 14, 2023 Author Share Posted September 14, 2023 I sent off some Flying Hours on Saturday, and this arrived today.I call that a quick turnaround grin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaughan Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 Bought these on eBay last week from pete01942. Originally purchased a wagon train set and we got chatting. Let him know if he ever got the Airfix High Chaparral figures I would be very interested. He only gets back to me shortly thereafter with the 5 figures and we agreed a price and took it from there.Had to paint them asap, hence they’re a bit rough and ready. Will tidy them up in due course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null_null981707818191 Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 I must be a glutton for punishment! Here's my latest acquisition - the old Airfix 1/72 scale Hannover. Tricky colour scheme (lozenge camouflage) and of course back to rigging! But it will fit neatly into my WW1 mini-project that I've posted about in the recent past. And for £5.00 at the recent Bovington Model Show, what's not to like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailorman Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Nowadays you can get lozenge decal sheets. They will save you a lot of grief! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null_null981707818191 Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Good and sage advice Patrick, but the problem with lozenge decal sheets is that they cost around double what the kit cost in the first place. Hard to justify! And I've seen pictures of hand-painted lozenge camo... Something to occupy those long, dark evenings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Symmons Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Hi null-null 98.I see you have the very early polybagged release of the Hannover, these date back to the mid to late 1960's and was released with the Rolland CL-II Walfisch which had a much more friendly paint scheme, and possibly include possibly the best WW1 figures Airfix produced I still have both of the models I brought from Jewell’s in Newquay Cornwell in the late 1960's, both priced at 2/9d; such is inflation. If you look closely at the wings of the Hannover you should find that the lozenge pattern has been lightly printed in the wings as a painting guide, don't try rubbing it as it does easily rubs off. This could help with the wings but not the fuselage. The other thing you could try if you have access to a decent photo editing software is to make your own decal for the lozenge pattern. The kit's instruction does have a printed template that if scanned and multiple copies used to enlarge the pattern, add the various colours, then get it laser printed at the highest colour density setting always print more than you’ll immediately need for any possible future projects. As these decals are not very opaque, only apply then over a light colour surface, preferably white, and either varnish them or use liquid decal film over the printed decal to stop the water from dissolving the print. I’ve used this method on several models of various WW1 1/72 Fokker aircraft by Revell, and Roden and included some photos of the results.Roden Fokker D VI and D VIIRevell Fokker D VIIRoden Fokker EV or D VIIII hope this helps And looking forward to seeing the completed Hannover.Remember we do this for fun. JtP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix-367468 Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 1:24 spitfire smiling_imp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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