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Latest Acquisitions (2024)
With my fascination for research types and always ready for a challenge I paid thirty pounds on eBay for this Maintrack - Project X, Handley Page HP88 The seller neglected to pay enough postage, cost me £3.50 to accept it from the nice postie lady Miko (my last vacuform was an Aeroclub EE... -
Hasegawa 1/72 F-14a Tomcat
I'm not too familiar with US types having not built anything US for years! But I've had an idea for a 'what if'. So, it the Hasegawa F-14a a good kit? Or could you recommend an alternative? Miko (adding to the stash, eeeeeeek!)- Miko
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'What if?' modelling
You mean. . . I have plans to build a few of the types in the anime series and a particular 'what if' I've already started, it's the ancient 1950's boxing of Frog Canberra PR7, some may say it's sacrilege to build it as such a thing! but it's pretty useless for any other purpose as far as I... -
'What if?' modelling
Me too. the series is a bit. . . . . .saucy shall we say! I was a bit surprised Airfix went with it. In the second series they used MiG 31 as meteor sweepers, I have an ICM kit for just that purpose, Also and A Model Yak 27 which in the anime where used as prone pilot crew trainers Miko... -
'What if?' modelling
Do any of you guys build in this genera of modelling? I find it's a great antidote to 'advanced modelers syndrome' where a modeler becomes stalled in their build while struggling with the minutia of detail in attempting to create the 'perfect' build. trying to replicate an exact colour shade... -
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Miko retrospective
Apart from both being Airfix kits in 1/144 scale of vessels designed to operate in a hostile environment. . What is the more obvious connection? Miko (I wouldn't think this one will go unanswered for long?)- Miko
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Miko retrospective
As mentioned elsewhere in this forum, I enjoy building in themes Can anyone spot the connection with these builds? Miko (quizzing today)- Miko
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Modelling build quirks?
Do you have any limitations to what you may or may not build? As a measure to control the size of my stash I introduced a few rules over twenty years ago, these rules included Build only 1/72, their size and lower expense justified this rule although my XB70 Valkyrie begs to differ! (I have... -
Miko retrospective
I hope it's okay to add a few former builds here to give you an idea of my modelling preferences All these builds we completed with brush painted Humbrol enamels My apologies for the poor quality photography most of these builds are from over ten years ago Matchbox/Airfix EE Lightning T4...- Miko
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Hey there
I've been in the modelling wilderness recently looking for a place to settle, hopefully I can make a useful contribution and learn from members here My modelling history is typical of those brought up in the UK and educated in the 70's, my preference is cold war and modern jets but I've dabbled...- Miko
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