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  1. Miko

    My first car! Airfix - 1:43 - Aston Martin DB5

    Pretty car for sure, looking good so far! Just seems like an odd scale, wonder how they came up with 1/43? 1/48 I could understand, 1/50 even! Miko
  2. Miko

    My first car! Airfix - 1:43 - Aston Martin DB5

    An old 'Doyusha' kit from waaay back!! probably just after 'Goldfinger' with the debut of Bonds DB5 Miko
  3. Miko

    Joe's Academy 1/72 F-16C Thunderbirds

    As aerobatic display teams go, this one is quite 'pretty'! Sort of! Miko
  4. Miko

    Papa695s Hasegawa 1/72 F-111 Aardvark

    Mighty beast! such an imposing sight back in the day! Looking good! like it Miko (what if thoughts about an F-111? I wonder?)
  5. Miko

    New model shop in Glasgow

    Rare to see a new model shop these days, especially the traditional type Miko (the smell of a model shop reminds me of when I was a lad!)
  6. Miko

    Fuji T4 export version

    With the inclusion of Japan in GCAP 'Tempest' program and the relaxation of 'Article 9' of their constitution allowing the export of lethal weapons for the first time since World War 2 The 'diet' Japanese parliament offers the UK RAF a replacement for BAe Hawk T2, for their advanced trainer...
  7. Miko

    ???

    I know that feeling, moving home is one of the most stressful things you can go through Miko (can't imagine not going upstairs to bed)
  8. Miko

    2026 IPMS Midland Air Museum @ Coventry

    Thanks Pete, I need to take a trip there for sure, the Argosy being a rare bird indeed, I have a Mach2 kit that needs further research, As for cockpits, I've been in a few and was fortunate enough to be in the right place and the right time while an engineer was doing some work on the Vulcan...
  9. Miko

    2026 IPMS Midland Air Museum @ Coventry

    It's one of the few Air Museums in the UK I haven't visited, seeing your piccies I wish I had been there Miko
  10. Miko

    BOATMANS B58 HUSTLER IN 148th scale with lights

    Not sure if you know but there was a remake in 2000
  11. Miko

    BOATMANS B58 HUSTLER IN 148th scale with lights

    Ooooh, what's that? Sounds useful, I could probably use such a thing
  12. Miko

    Its too flipping Hot!

    So so hot! It's armed forces weekend in Cleethorpes starts tomorrow, I'm planning on riding my bicycle the seven or so miles to see the Typhoon display at noon, I imagine travelling by car would be the usual gridlock and problems finding a parking place, but, the forecast is for more record...
  13. Miko

    Still trying.

    Stealth low observable modelling is really advanced isn't it! Ha! As said before it's not about being the best it's about having fun with a rewarding creative (sometimes frustrating) hobby, this forum gives us the opportunity to share ours experiences, We're all looking forward to seeing...
  14. Miko

    BOATMANS B58 HUSTLER IN 148th scale with lights

    Brilliant! Another large kit to undergo the 'boatman' treatment! I look forward to seeing your progress with this mighty cold war warrior! There's something satisfying about building these classic kits overcoming fit finish and detail challenges that are rare in modern kits Proper modelling...
  15. Miko

    Cleaning the stash... Sort of

    Interesting that she seems to thinks you need her permission? Or do you have a deal going with her?
  16. Miko

    JASDF Typhoon F-4

    Indeed, only it won't be a 'what if' with Japan being a part of the GCAP consortium
  17. Miko

    JASDF Typhoon F-4

    Yup, about twenty per cent of Japanese words are 'loan words' borrowed from European languages, mostly English, but 台風 taifu is one that has loaned the other way, there are a many others such as kamikaze karaoke futon sushi bonsai ramen origami sudoku and zen for example, where as 'anime' is a...
  18. Miko

    JASDF Typhoon F-4

    One from my 'what if' build list, an Airfix 1/72 Eurofighter Typhoon (starter set) Great kit, went together really well
  19. Miko

    Going awol

    Looks good! I prefer the more narrow and flatter wall mounted display rather than the free standing cabinet type, you've certainly got them nice and cosy in there! As for the Lotus, it's kind of fitting, Colin Chapman wasn't one to follow convention preferring innovation and critical thinking...
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