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[null_null981707818191]

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.

[Ratch]

[Mike-362357]

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

[leslie entwhistle]

just raided the piggy bank and ordered the Bond Bug ,now waitinf for delivery

[leslie entwhistle]

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

[Ratch]

I got one of these printed Crossley fire engines.

[SD45elect2000]

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

[Dopeys Dad]

I do like em big. Sorry about the FW190, I know it's supposed to be an Airfix site.

[null_null981707818191]

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.

[Heather Kavanagh]

Oh.

Um. thinking_face

These 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.

[Paulus66]

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.

[Ratch]

Bought these 1/144 scale 3D-prints from Ray Rimes Designs

[Sailorman]

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

[Topcat_Ern]

Continuing the family themes. The wife's grandfather was involved in the Berlin Airlift, so this seemed appropriate.

Andy

[SD45elect2000]

Wow , Berlin airlift, that’s pretty neat !

Whats in the kit? It’s a level 5 kit?

Randall

[Topcat_Ern]

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.

[peebeep]

[SD45elect2000]

I’ve never seen this kit before. I’m going to build it right off as a MkII.

[Ratch]

I sent off some Flying Hours on Saturday, and this arrived today.

I call that a quick turnaround grin

[Shaughan]

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.

[null_null981707818191]

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?

[Sailorman]

Nowadays you can get lozenge decal sheets. They will save you a lot of grief!

[null_null981707818191]

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!

[John Symmons]

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 VII

Revell Fokker D VII

Roden Fokker EV or D VIII

I hope this helps And looking forward to seeing the completed Hannover.

Remember we do this for fun. JtP

[Hendrix-367468]

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