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    John1 got a reaction from Archimedes in HK Models Bristol Beaufighter?   
    Great build and I know I'm taking this thread way OT so if you are inclined, maybe PM me but I'm thinking about going to Scotland for a week later this summer / early fall.   Wondering if it would worth going up to Banff (I'll primarily be in Edinburgh) or is there not much left of the old base?  
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    John1 got a reaction from Oldbaldguy in News on Friday usually sucks   
    Agreed.   Despite how one might feel about the Royals, she seems like a classy lady and she is way, way too young to have to fight this horrific disease.  
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    John1 got a reaction from Iain in HK Models Bristol Beaufighter?   
    Great build and I know I'm taking this thread way OT so if you are inclined, maybe PM me but I'm thinking about going to Scotland for a week later this summer / early fall.   Wondering if it would worth going up to Banff (I'll primarily be in Edinburgh) or is there not much left of the old base?  
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    John1 reacted to Christa in News on Friday usually sucks   
    Recent babble about Kate's 'doctored' family photograph and infantile twaddle following a videoed 'sighting' of Kate in Windsor shrink to uncomfortable silence after the Princess of Wales spoke of her ailment. Not many cancer patients have done that. I hope Kate's moving piece to camera reminds us of what dignified adult conduct looks like, sounds like and feels like. 
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    John1 reacted to cbk57 in News on Friday usually sucks   
    I am in the U.S. and have frankly been disgusted that the media won't give her and her family some privacy.  As she is neither the king nor the queen and has no official government duties and until such thing should come about, I have felt very much that the whole coverage is just awful.  I do wish her and her family the best.
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    John1 reacted to LSP_Ron in News on Friday usually sucks   
    Cancer sucks.  We lost My bother in laws nephew to it yesterday. He was 37....
     
    We have lost many to it over the years.
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    John1 reacted to Archimedes in News on Friday usually sucks   
    I feel the same way about anyone having to fight cancer. I would not wish it on HRH nor anyone. At the end of the day we are all human.
     
    Kind regards,
    Paul
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    John1 reacted to Scotsman in HK Models Bristol Beaufighter?   
    There are a lot of Strike Wing Mossie models about ....
    What's really driving my enthusiasm for the Beau is that I like fairly close to what's left of both the Banff and Dallachy  bases up here in the NE of Scotland. The Banff field at Boindy is now a wind farm with a bunch of huge wind turbines  . Dallach is pretty well gone but the base looks out on a beautiful bay 
     
    All this is by way of saying  I NEED as decent newly tooled Beau (ideally a T FX) on my work bench , as soon as possible 
     
    PS "A Separate Little War" refenced above is a wonderful book, and a prime reference for any Strike wing build 
     

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    John1 got a reaction from Fanes in News on Friday usually sucks   
    Agreed.   Despite how one might feel about the Royals, she seems like a classy lady and she is way, way too young to have to fight this horrific disease.  
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    John1 got a reaction from MikeMaben in HK Models Bristol Beaufighter?   
    Great minds think alike.   My Mossie is lonely.  

     
    I mentioned the fascinating colors / markings of Coastal Command Beau's, here a taste of how wild some of those schemes are.    These decals are currently on sale, given the quality and rarity of them once they go OOP, I think I might roll the dice on HK actually offering up this kit and purchase them.   Just in case.....
     
    AOD32010p1 – 404 Sqn Beaufighters – Black Friday & Later pt.1 – 32nd scale Decals 'n Docs (aviaeology.com)
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    John1 reacted to Archimedes in HK Models Bristol Beaufighter?   
    Noiiiiiiiiice!
     
    Kind regards,
    Paul
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    John1 got a reaction from MikeC in HK Models Bristol Beaufighter?   
    My bad, sometimes my really awesome sense of humor doesn't translate well on social media / online forums.    I wasn't trying to slag the mods, just trying (and apparently failing miserably) to be witty.     All good at my end, apologies for the snarky response.   
     
    Keep up the good work. 
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    John1 got a reaction from europapete in News on Friday usually sucks   
    Agreed.   Despite how one might feel about the Royals, she seems like a classy lady and she is way, way too young to have to fight this horrific disease.  
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    John1 got a reaction from Iain in HK Models Bristol Beaufighter?   
    Never was a big fan of them until I read "A Separate Little War" about Coastal Command shipping raids in 1944-45.  Got fascinated with them after that and truly loved building the Tamiya Mossie.   I'll go out on a limb and say that this is kit is the best plastic model aircraft ever made. 
     
    Aviaeology Beau decals just purchased. already decided what my subject will be.  Now to just wait patiently for a year or so in hopes that HK does indeed offer us this long-neglected aircraft.   
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    John1 reacted to Oldbaldguy in News on Friday usually sucks   
    There are a number of Brits on this site and, although I don’t know any of you from Adam’s house cat, I tend to like you all.  Along with everyone else, I read today that the Princess of Wales is in peril.  No matter what you may think of the monarchy, this most lovely and  elegant young woman is, to me, the absolute picture of England and the UK.  If someone were to ask me to personify England, I would not point to Big Ben or the London Bridge, I would point to Kate Middleton because she reminds of every young English rose I ever met as a much younger man.  I hope all goes well; if I knew how to send good vibes, I would.  To my mind, she is as close to the peerless Queen Elizabeth as you all are likely find.  And that says a lot because Elizabeth is a hard act to follow.
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    John1 got a reaction from thierry laurent in HK Models Bristol Beaufighter?   
    Great minds think alike.   My Mossie is lonely.  

     
    I mentioned the fascinating colors / markings of Coastal Command Beau's, here a taste of how wild some of those schemes are.    These decals are currently on sale, given the quality and rarity of them once they go OOP, I think I might roll the dice on HK actually offering up this kit and purchase them.   Just in case.....
     
    AOD32010p1 – 404 Sqn Beaufighters – Black Friday & Later pt.1 – 32nd scale Decals 'n Docs (aviaeology.com)
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    John1 got a reaction from Iain in HK Models Bristol Beaufighter?   
    Great minds think alike.   My Mossie is lonely.  

     
    I mentioned the fascinating colors / markings of Coastal Command Beau's, here a taste of how wild some of those schemes are.    These decals are currently on sale, given the quality and rarity of them once they go OOP, I think I might roll the dice on HK actually offering up this kit and purchase them.   Just in case.....
     
    AOD32010p1 – 404 Sqn Beaufighters – Black Friday & Later pt.1 – 32nd scale Decals 'n Docs (aviaeology.com)
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    John1 got a reaction from mozart in HK Models Bristol Beaufighter?   
    My bad, sometimes my really awesome sense of humor doesn't translate well on social media / online forums.    I wasn't trying to slag the mods, just trying (and apparently failing miserably) to be witty.     All good at my end, apologies for the snarky response.   
     
    Keep up the good work. 
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    John1 reacted to CRAZY IVAN5 in HK Models Bristol Beaufighter?   
    Just ordered now the wait begins, come on HKM!
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    John1 got a reaction from LSP_K2 in HK Models Bristol Beaufighter?   
    Great minds think alike.   My Mossie is lonely.  

     
    I mentioned the fascinating colors / markings of Coastal Command Beau's, here a taste of how wild some of those schemes are.    These decals are currently on sale, given the quality and rarity of them once they go OOP, I think I might roll the dice on HK actually offering up this kit and purchase them.   Just in case.....
     
    AOD32010p1 – 404 Sqn Beaufighters – Black Friday & Later pt.1 – 32nd scale Decals 'n Docs (aviaeology.com)
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    John1 reacted to Iain in HK Models Bristol Beaufighter?   
    Hi John,
     
    Many thanks for replying - much appreciated.
     
    All good. 
     
    Iain
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    John1 got a reaction from Archimedes in HK Models Bristol Beaufighter?   
    My bad, sometimes my really awesome sense of humor doesn't translate well on social media / online forums.    I wasn't trying to slag the mods, just trying (and apparently failing miserably) to be witty.     All good at my end, apologies for the snarky response.   
     
    Keep up the good work. 
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    John1 got a reaction from Pup7309 in HK Models Bristol Beaufighter?   
    Not to worry, I have it on very good authority that WNW is going back into full operation and their debut release is the long awaited, much demanded P-51K!!!    I will shortly be starting a thread on this subject so that we can all discuss this amazing news.   Get in quick before the lock! 
     
     
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    John1 got a reaction from LSP_K2 in HK Models Bristol Beaufighter?   
    My bad, sometimes my really awesome sense of humor doesn't translate well on social media / online forums.    I wasn't trying to slag the mods, just trying (and apparently failing miserably) to be witty.     All good at my end, apologies for the snarky response.   
     
    Keep up the good work. 
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    John1 got a reaction from Out2gtcha in HK Models Bristol Beaufighter?   
    My bad, sometimes my really awesome sense of humor doesn't translate well on social media / online forums.    I wasn't trying to slag the mods, just trying (and apparently failing miserably) to be witty.     All good at my end, apologies for the snarky response.   
     
    Keep up the good work. 
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