John Mooney

Thanks mate, I'll check it out. Cheers, John

Thanks Stephen, I'll have to buy one for myself. Be sure to post some shots here once you get your airbrush back! Spejic - a 1/72 version would be nice too.

Hi Guys, Thanks for the replies. Laval66 - it would be a fun build! It's such a great looking aircraft. :) Stephen - how did the Bronco kit go together? Any pointers on building the kit? BTW, maybe someone will make a kit of the Avenger (Predator C): Avenger UAV Cheers, John

Hi All, I posted this over on Hyperscale, but thought I'd post it here too. I think it would be great if a 1/48 MQ-9 Reaper was released in injection moulded plastic, with markings for military (USAF, USN and RAF) and non-military (NASA and US Customs and Border Protection Service) users. It's a significant and interesting looking aircraft. Does anyone know if Bronco intends to release a Reaper in 1/48 scale? Would anyone else like to see a kit of the Reaper? Cheers, John

Thank you Vautour, I've registered. Thank you very much for posting the link - have a great Christmas. :) Cheers, John

Hi Marcel, I got your PM - email sent. Cheers, John

Hi Bill, It's indeed basic! I'm going to do mine as a wheels up one on a display stand. :lol: Thank you for heads up regarding the Airfix kit - I'll keep an eye out for it. Cheers, John

Hi Marcel, Thanks mate, that's exactly the sort of thing I was looking for. One additional detail I will have to add are new aerials - the SAAF Buccaneers have a different fit out. If anyone else is interested, I also found this page with walkaround photos of a SAAF Buccaneer: SAAF Buccaneer Cheers, John

Hi All, What external modifications would I need to do to the Matchbox kit to turn it into an early South African machine? So far, I believe I would need to remove the bulged belly tank, add some ventral strakes and scribe in some doors for the retractable rocket engines (mind you, I'm a bit unsure of the size, shape and location of the strakes and doors). Are there any other details that I've overlooked? Any info would be greatly appreciated! Cheers, John PS I'm going to detail the cockpit using the Airwaves set.

That looks great Steve! <_< Make sure you post plenty more pics. The kit sounds like it's a bit of a challenge to put together, but I'll keep an eye out for one on Ebay. You've done a great job so far! Cheers, John

Hi Steve, I love it! You've done a great job of turning a concept aircraft into an operational machine. I can't wait to see the finished product. Whereabouts did you buy your kit by the way? I'd love to pick up one for myself one day. Cheers, John

One day only? Wow! That's amazing - great work! Cheers, John

That looks great! How did the kit go together? Are there any problem areas to look out for? I just won one on Ebay... Cheers, John

Hi Guys, First of all, Happy New Year! Finn - thank you for the link, the profiles are great. They also give me some ideas for another project as well. The Rat and Phantom - I do like the white scheme, but wanted to try something different. I may have to buy a second kit! ChernayaAkula - I think we have a winner! The 730 would look very cool in that scheme, particularly with the Type B red and blue roundels. I'll print out a schematic of the 730 and sketch out the camouflage. Thanks again to you all. John

Hi All, I've just ordered an Avro 730 kit from Fantastic Plastic, which I would like to do in a 'What If' scheme. Fantastic Plastic Avro 730 What colour scheme would be appropriate for an Avro 730 in service from the 1970s to early 1990s? So far I've come up with: The grey - green wrap around scheme with red and blue roundels and flashes. Hemp and light aircraft grey (I believe this was called the 'concrete' scheme) with largish pink and light blue roundels and flashes. Desert pink with 'small' pink and light blue roundels and flashes. Any other suggestions? I did think of an overa