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Modelling philosophy
The reason we build models and what we get out of the experience seems to be quite variable, I would think nostalgia plays a part for many of us, it is a hobby most of us enjoyed as youngsters, and seen by many as a kids thing even today, although I can't think of any that do, but the one...- Miko
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- Forum: General Modelling chat
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Classic Hasegawa Lightning
Part one of the instructions has the fuselage halves together! and in stark contrast to the Sword T5 kit the cockpit detail is one rather basic seat, that's it, unless I include the pilot figure, which I never do unless I build landing gear up! It took ten minutes to clean up the parts needed...- Miko
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- Forum: Aeroplanes Under Construction
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Classic Hasegawa Lightning
With things as they are at the moment in the Miko household I feel the need for a quick fix, which for me is putting together and old kit from decades ago and have it completed and proudly on display in the 'one' spot I'm allowed in our living room, this will give me inspiration to continue with...- Miko
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Latest Acquisitions (2024)
With a domestic situation ongoing (nothing serious) and the Sword Lightning T5 presenting challenges associated with short run kits I needed a 'quick fix'! as many of you may know I'm quite a speed builder usually turning round a kit in a week, this is usually quite simple as my preference is... -
Latest Acquisitions (2024)
A couple of kits to add to the stash After reading Patrolling Cold War Skies 'Phillip Keeble' and his adventures in an RAF Phantom F3 and with a plan to build the history of 74 Squadron (F) Tiger Squadron post war jets and a need for an FAW7 Javelin for another interesting A&AEE aircraft... -
Latest Acquisitions (2024)
This is such a great inspiration to me, I can feel a stash expansion approaching! Check out that Javelin FAW 7!! I gotta get me one of those!! I have a kit and a set of decals for the Harrier Miko (buzzing with enthusiasm but circumstantially held away from the bench! aarrgghh!!)) -
A&AEE Javelin FAW9
In the spirit of Blue Peter, 'here's one I prepared earlier' Ha! Pretty isn't it? Miko (building research and development types for decades!)- Miko
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- Forum: Completed Aeroplanes
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A&AEE Javelin FAW9R
I built this one a number of years ago, I received the kit as a Secret Santa gift in a different forum, it's a Polish manufacturer 'Plastyk' kit with a poor reputation for mold quality detail and accuracy etc, but, it's an A&AEE (Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment) aircraft I knew...- Miko
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DH106 Comet 4C
This is my first venture into 1/144 for sometime, I wanted a Comet for my collection but 1/72 would be too large, so, thanks to Dave Ward who told me about this Amodel kit I can add this to my research and development aircraft out of RAE Bedford, Farnborough, Boscombe Down etc. Amodel has a...- Miko
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Latest Acquisitions (2024)
Twenty A4 laser printable clear decal sheets, I can get into a lot of projects with this!! Luckily for me, missus Miko is a graphic artist with access to a great laser printer! Unluckily for me is getting her willing to print stuff for me, I'm expecting to be busy around the house in the near... -
Lightning T4 Matchbox Airfix cut 'n shut
Here's one for you Chris, what is the super significance of this photo regarding the Lightning . . . Miko (doing quizzes now, apparently!)- Miko
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Lightning T4 Matchbox Airfix cut 'n shut
Tamiya masking tape and hand brushing with Humbrol Hu174 Signal Red. Took quite a bit of working out where to put the little strips of masking tape A million coats of wishy washy thin Humbrol Signal Red, grateful thanks to Mr Tamiya for his exceptional no bleed under tape Rattle can...- Miko
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Lightning T4 Matchbox Airfix cut 'n shut
In another thread 'boatman' requested seeing the build thread pics from my 145sqn Lightning T4. This one was put together in around 2009 using Humbrol rattlecan acrylics and tinlet enamels The Airfix F1a box art is one of my all time favourites I can't find the before and after pics of...- Miko
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XF-22 RAM development aircraft
F-22 what if scenario 1 With the ongoing agreement between US Department of Defense and the UK Government's MoD to share intelligence and advanced technologies, Dstl (defence science and technology laboratory) at Porton Down invited Lockheed Martin's Advanced Projects Division to collaborate in...- Miko
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- Forum: Completed Aeroplanes
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Latest Acquisitions (2024)
Turned up today Thanks to Dave Ward for the heads up on this one Miko (seems 1/144 is my thing now!) -
Latest Acquisitions (2024)
Now I have quite a few short run kits from eastern Europe where there isn't always locating pins or tab and slot attachments, drilling and brass rod fitting is needed to add strength the joint, I thought I'd treat myself to a new set of minidrills, my other set is over twenty years old. Miko -
F-22 sort of?
This isn't a manufacturer I'm familiar with, according to 'scalemates' it's heritage is with 'Aeroplast' out of Poland. On first sight it reminded me of HobbyBoss, the box artwork the instructions and the whole simplified sprue layout is reminiscent of HB of China. Quite a simple kit with...- Miko
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- Forum: Aeroplanes Under Construction
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Latest Acquisitions (2024)
While the 'raspberry ripple' Lightning T5 is stalled due to a missing part, a trip to the LMS was in order and I came home with this. . . Not a manufacturer I'm familiar with, reminds me a little of HobbyBoss Miko (I have three 'what if' ideas for this one???) -
BAC Lightning T5 XS422 Empire Test Pilot School
This build will address the gap in the Raspberry Ripple paint scheme applied to just about every type that passed through the trials research and development institutions of Farnborough, Boscombe Down, Bedford and other associated establishments. I've messaged with David Wilson trustee of...- Miko
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Miko's Airfix 1/72 Hawker Hurricane mk I
My first SMF GB done! Yaayy!! Gallery here Miko (onward and upward!)- Miko
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- Forum: Petes Hawker Hurricane GB: April - July 2024
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