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    Wow, you disappear for a bit and things change a lot

    in Test Post Clubhouse

    Posted

    I just checked and the last time I posted was 2006. there are a lot of new names, and thankfully a lot of the old names too, I've Spent most of the day (don't tell my boss) checking out the forums catching up on the posts of those who have gone and the ups and downs of some of your lives. It's good to be back home..... but why the heck is the Moai Vincent thread still going 😀

    Is Airfix Gone?

    in Airfix/Heller Group Build

    Posted

    from Bloomberg.com

    Hornby Plc (HRN LN): The maker of Scalextric model car- racing kits, and Revell AG, a German model company, may be among potential buyers for privately-owned Humbrol Ltd. (48319Z LN), the owner of Airfix Ltd., the London-based Times said, without saying where it got the information. The shares rose 1.25 pence, or 0.5 percent, to 261.75 pence.

    regards

    Airfix Bucc 2 kit box price on Ebay !!!

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted

    The kit/s is worth about twice the price of a 'normal' bucc.

    thats because there are two in the box.

    It has no added value because of the blunder no, its just one of those 'lucky' querks one gets from time to time.

    It might in the far future become collectable, but I wouldnt count on retiring on it, it might not yeald to much.

    It's not a blunder, there are two kits, two sets of instructions and a decal sheet for the 5 different variants.

    It was meant as a limited run. And it's already £15 over what i paid for my mint copy. That's a good return for gathering dust.

    :P

    Good Guys

    in Good Trader Alert

    Posted · Edited by Bryan

    As the description says, this is not a good trader alert, but i thought it should be posted here.

    I really cannot describe how humbled i am by the generosity of our very own "Breadboard".

    Hal has gone the extra mile for many of the ARC community, and today i became on of those people.

    Hal, from the bottom of my heart, i thank you, i am truly grateful for your gift and it will be taking pride of place in my modelling room. I have purchased a frame in which it will be housed and displayed along with the plaque that describes where it has been.

    Mike(Waco), i am extremely grateful for the effort you put into what can only be described as, the most awesome flight shedule ever, an awesome array of aircraft and missions make this a one off of the highest order. Please pass on my sincere thanks to your comrades in the USAF for the part they have played.

    And last but certainly not least Jim(Sabre) my sincere thanks for your part, the embroidery work is fantastic, i am so pleased with how it looks, i actually feel like i have an identity now. :crying:

    Gentlemen, please stand up and accept my most sincere and heartfelt thanks for my gift. I hope to send a little article to Steve, showing what a first class, upstanding community ARC is, through commitment from people like yourselves.

    I'll shut up now, Gentlemen, take a bow

    My Best Regards

    Bryan

    Hawk 127

    in Airfix/Heller Group Build

    Posted · Edited by Bryan

    Interior done, fuselage halves joined, other bits and bobs on - sprayed with Mr Surfacer to fill the awful bits.

    The Gnat is also nearly done. I have been spurred on a bit by this GB. Pics of the Gnat soon, here's the Hawk so far.

    regards

    hawk127.jpg

    And for the Gnat, i managed to screw up in getting the lightning flash but i'll sort it with stock decal sheet.

    It's an old and tired moulding, but with some work it looks ok(ish). Canopy still to be done, the plastic has some crazing, so i'm wondering if i should do a vac one. Seats are awful currently contemplating making new ones from scratch.

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    Color Question

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted · Edited by Bryan

    I'm going to use some artistic license because, just like F16's There are no two the same. Barley Grey looks way darker than this one, although in the air it looks similar :blink:

    Raf Leuchars had a single seater and a twin seater on flying displays both were different.

    example

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    Question for the Airfix/Heller GB'ers

    in Airfix/Heller Group Build

    Posted

    Whilst it might be fitting to open this up to all models, i have to agree that it would be pertinent to restrict this build to aircraft only.

    Once the position is clearer regarding the Airfix/Heller/Humbrol situation then we could consider a tribute if need be, but i am not against the idea of a complete catalogue group build if the powers that be are in agreement.

    regards

    1/32 Academy F16CG

    in In-Progress Pics

    Posted

    Whilst not up to the standard of some of the other 1/32 builds here in the recent past, i thought i'd post my effort with this debateable kit. I've only had to deal with a dodgy intake, but the rest was ok-ish.

    I knew there was a lot to this kit, but if you've never built an Academy 32nd kit, be prepared for lots of work :wacko:

    anyhoo, theres still loads more to do as can be seen in the pic, that includes my FOD covers :D

    PS, weegie if your'e up for a beer soon, let me know when you are free.

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    Spraying woe's

    in Tools 'n' Tips

    Posted

    We're talking paint....right :worship:

    Start at one side, continue in a steady line until you reach the end of the object and release.

    Repeat ad-nauseum. When it comes to weathering, its spots and mists(from a distance)

    regards

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