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"Seize him!!! Seize him!!!" I just about choked when he included that clip. I've been following him too. Amazing work he's doing. I'm re-thinking the Airfix kit. I'd rather it be a bomber version, but considering how long it's been around, I'm sure they would've done one by now.

I'm not sure if there's a Griffon - powered conversion in 1/24th scale, but if so that could make an interesting and fun what - if to be sure.

Got a smokin' deal on Trumpeter's Mk V on floats recently. As most of you know, the office and the engine are rubbish. Overall shape compares well against my Airfix Mk 1A so there is that. Not too sure about the floats though; they seem soo shallow in the keel but that may be accurate. Supermarine had their own ideas about float design. Not sure about aftermarket details but I'm sure what's out there can be adapted. Any input would be greatly appreciated! Getting tired of doing cars!

On a serious note, given their service, I believe Airfix should do a Corsair or Wildcat (Martlet) in 24th scale, or they should reprise their BoB trio. I'd bet those would sell.

The next Airfix 24th scale release is the Pou - En - Ciel. Optional markings will include the one that the Resistance used to knock out a U-boat pen in Brest. I looked it up.

Greetings everybody! I've been insanely busy with work and some health challenges (long covid). Lately I've been doing car models with what little spare time I have; mainly nostalgia builds. Building kits long since vanished or couldn't get as a kid, after getting the Rat Fink Hairy Eyeball from Dad for asking, has been fun! I've been lurking here on break time but that's it. But recently I purchased a Trumpy Spitfire on floats and the new Airfix Mk IXc just yesterday, both 24th scale of course. Looking forward to doing both. Anyway, I'm back! Best regards, Ross

If you have any thrift shops near you, consider checking them out. Two of my local thrifts sell DVDs for 99 cents and Blu-Rays for $1.99. I've found some real gems that way. Also, Amazon is a good source. Either way a permanent hardcopy can be had hassle free, and for the prices involved, I frequently rotate them back into the donation box.

Until recently I used the circa 1966 Montgomery Ward 1/4 hp compressor that I inherited from my dad. I got rid of it to downsize and because the built-in safety valve for the tank was acting up.

When you're ready to step the masts, don't forget to drop a couple of coins into the sockets first, for luck. Terrific build here! The best build I've seen of a plastic ship kit. I wonder, if in 1/96th scale, if the deck lenses would be worth reproducing. At that scale, they'd be really small. Today a friend gave me a 70s issue of the Revell Cutty Sark which of course is the companion kit to the Constitution. He found it clearing the estate of a major kit hoarder. Two months and counting so far to clear the property! Anyway, I believe there's aftermarket products for that kit too. Keep up the good work! Your build is really inspiring.

Multipass! Really well done.

I forgot to add that the driver in the box art looks like his mother was frightened by a werewolf. And his passenger looks a little pensive.

Just got mine today. LHS ordered it for me. They decided not to stock them as they're $229 retail! But considering I saw an original issue on ebay for $1,500, a relative bargain. I won't be leaving mine alone. I'm going to fix a few minor faults and add bigger wheels & tires for starters.

I wonder, on that thought, if there's a retailer in Europe or the UK I'd be able to order one from?

I wonder if/when this reissue will be available in the U.S.? In spite of the size of it, a nice trip down memory lane.

It's a neat kit. I built one when it first came out. It's an adaptation of their earlier Turbo kit. Monogram made a 'sort of' Pontiac L79 400 out of the earlier kit's 301. The 301 had a much shorter deck height and in 1/8th scale, a very noticeable difference. The kit's block scales out to the 301's dimensions. I don't recall the height difference, but it'll be near 1/8" in scale. The intake manifold will need to be sectioned to allow for that, and the runners lengthened. On the "real" Pontiac V8s, the oil filter was mounted to an alloy right-angle adapter, with the filter itself hanging vertically. On the 301, the filter was on the block directly and it was horizontal. Easy correction to make. Most if not all the Pontiac 400 powered '79 Trans Ams were WS6 cars, which were 4-spd manual with disc brakes all around with the deep-dish snowflake wheels which the kit represents nicely. Modify the center console to represent the manual trans shifter, add three pedals under the dash, and with the aforementioned tweaks to the engine & a 4 spd trans, a stunning and BIG model can be built from this kit.

Greetings all Just picked up an early production run Airfix Hurricane for the princely sum of $35USD. Refer to my title considering my recent Spitfire find..... Down side is that the vinyl tires were resting on the lower wing. Epoxy putty will be needed to fix that, but it's doable. I received one as a gift when I was a kid, but it never got built, and I sold it on years later when I found it stashed away. I looked around the box with a fishy eye, and I'd forgotten just how well done this kit is. Unfortunately my few remaining kits will have to wait as I'm relocating. It's going to look great parked next to my Spitfire when the time comes though. Really looking forward to it.

Greetings all! Seems like HU 78 is unobtanium now that I need some, both for my Airfix Spit & HK Lanc. Just got a new compressor so it's time to start airbrushing! I haven't looked around yet but if any of you all have suggestions, I'd really appreciate the advice!

Is that a unit insignia on the front?

Great news! The LHS I bought the kit from had a boatload of them arrive from an estate, so I got a smokin' deal on a replacement. Now I have new stock for the spares bin!

I'm considering taking a mold from the inside and then add the missing section, then vac-forming a replacement from the plug thus made.

As I recall the navigator's astrodome at the aft end of the canopy is a full dome, not the partial one as depicted in the kit.

Kit is currently OOP but it doesn't hurt to try. Thanks!

Today I ordered Airscale's instrument panel, Barracudacast wheels, and RB Production's Sutton harness. Sadly though I can't get the warp out of that right upper wing sorted. Anyway, thanks again for looking in and advising!

Reminds me of the Shep Paine diorama booklet that came with the old Monogram version of that vehicle. Absolutely awesome job there!

I've cast a fishy eye at foiling this one, then polished. Maybe.