Phill P

After purchasing the Border Lanc, I said to myself....self, that's it for a while! Well today self decided to go online and throw some cash at a big xxxx boat!

Have now decided to build mine as RAAF 467Sqn 'S' for Sugar. Top Notch decals and masks on the way!

Anyone have an electronic copy of the latest instructions? The set on Scalemates is pretty much unusable due to low resolution.

The boxes were enlarged in depth after the initial shipments. All the sprues in mine were under the top edge.

Archaic? Try Hyperscale!

Just ordered the 'Lancaster MkI/III Late Production Batches 1943 to 1945' as a reference for my Border Lanc.

Purchased mine through the Border Models Aliexpress store. Shipped on the 16 May and arrived on the 26th. $948.00aus delivered

Well it arrived and what a magnificent kit it is. Thankfully no issues with the clear parts.

Mine just arrived with no issues at all.

Has anyone had any issues with Master Details of late? Placed an order for all their 1/32 B-17 items a couple of weeks ago but have heard zip! I've also sent a few emails but have received no replies. Phill

Dad, me and my rather large scale Mk.IX Spitfire...and yes she does fly.

Just found the correct stuff on ebay. Took around a week to arrive. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/S-C-JOHNSON-WAX-Floor-Care-27-oz/332320678419?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Absolutely awesome build Eric. I'm slowly getting back into modeling after a long break and this build has certainly re-ignited the fires. Can I also say that my dad remembers Brick from his days in 77Sqn. Dad was a Cpl Airframe Fitter posted to Butterworth (in fact I was born there in 63) in 1962 and also did a rotation to Ubon. Dad went on to gain a commission and retired as a SqnLdr Engo in 96. Again, well done!!

At work, so I can only use the icrap for photos.

Just arrived....

EMS, will have it on Tuesday. About 4 to 5 business days to Aus.

On its way....

Won't be starting mine for a while. I'd like to wait for Eduard to bring out some photoetch and brassin first. I'm also in the middle of a B-25 Glass nose build which is keeping me busy.

I opted for EMS so my total came to $193.00. $149.00 for the kit, the rest in postage. I notice the price is now $153.00. From Hobby Easy btw.

Well, mine will be on its way from HK tomorrow. Should have it in a few days. Hope some AM isn't far off.

The release of the P-61 has my modelling juices flowing again. After 18mths of no plastic, i think I'm ready to get back into it. I also ordered a Quonset Hut, Verlinden service set, power generator from Model Choice and some psp from Radu. Looks like a large diorama is on the cards! Edit: Ordered the Widow from HobbyEasy for $149.00 plus $22.00 postage.

Does a bear.....in the woods? Absolutely!

Purchased mine through LuckyModel.....gorgeous!

Extract from Defence..... Minister for Defence Materiel – Iconic F-111 fighter jets seek new homes 23 November 2011 Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare today released the Request for Offer (RFO) for up to seven retired F-111 fighter jets that will be made available on loan to Australian aircraft museums and other historical organisations. Mr Clare announced in September that up to seven F-111s will be made available on loan to Australian aircraft museums and other historical organisations. The release of the Request for Offer is the next step in that process. “Following their retirement in December last year, aircraft museums and historical organisations around the country contacted me expressing strong interest in displaying the F-111,” Mr Clare said. “We are offering these iconic aircraft for loan so as many Australians as possible can see the supersonic long range F-111Cs that protected Australian skies for nearly four decades.” The aircraft will be loaned to museums so that Defence can continue to manage the risk of hazardous material in the aircraft like asbestos and will be subject to a number of conditions to ensure the safe preservation of the aircraft. These conditions include: Housing the aircraft in a completely enclosed facility; Ensuring members of the public are prevented from climbing into engine intakes and exhaust ducts; Limiting, controlling and supervising public access to the cockpit; Preventing the public from opening aircraft panels; Supervising public access to the wheel well and weapons bays; Completing specified preservation maintenance; and Meeting Commonwealth auditing and reporting requirements. As the aircraft were produced in the United States, organisations selected to display the aircraft will be subject to the approval of the US Government under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. The Request for Offer information will be available through the AUSTENDER website tenders.gov.au with reference DMOASD/Other175/2011. The Request for Offer will close on 28 March 2012. The RFO documentation required to respond to the RFO can only be obtained by emailing F-111Loan.RFO@defence.gov.au . Queries relating to the RFO documentation and process should be directed to the RFO Contact Officer on email: F-111Loan.RFO@defence.gov.au or phone: 07 5361 8124. F-111 aircraft will also be preserved at the following RAAF Bases across Australia: RAAF Base Amberley, QLD (two aircraft); RAAF Museum at Point Cook, VIC (two aircraft); RAAF Base Edinburgh, SA (one aircraft); and RAAF Base Wagga, NSW (one aircraft). Imagery is available at http://images.defence.gov.au/fotoweb/Grid.fwx?archiveId=5003=&search=11120845