mozart Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 (edited) Spend a lot of time holidaying in Dorset especially at a place called Moreton. This is just down the road from where RAF Warmwell was. This was at one time, the home of 263sq. Next door to the caravan site we stay at, is a pub which has photos on the walls of the Whirlwinds and Typhoons that were based there. After seeing these photos for the first time, I've wanted to build a 32 scale Whirlwind and a car door Tiffie. Looks like Special Hobby is going to grant me my wish. Just spotted this; I lived in Moreton for several years, its main claim to fame is the grave of a certain T E Lawrence (of Arabia) in the churchyard. He of course was killed nearby at Bovington, his cottage Clouds Hill is open to the public. The nearby churchyard at Warmwell has a dozen or so immaculately tended graves from RAF airmen killed during the war, a beautiful tranquil spot. I'll be building a Whirlwind for sure! Edited May 8, 2018 by mozart alanash1963 and Monty Python 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 (edited) Only 116 build and there's a kit. B-P Defiant 1046 build and still no kit. I like the whirlwind.But would rather have the Defiant.And even more from Airfix in scale 1/24. Edited May 8, 2018 by Erwin Rick Griewski 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunwinglow Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 RAF bombs were originally buff yellow with green tails, then changed to green when more ordnance was being carried externally, when the yellow colour proved a bit more conspicuous. There was a great deal of cross over, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Python Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Just spotted this; I lived in Moreton for several years, its main claim to fame is the grave of a certain T E Lawrence (of Arabia) in the churchyard. He of course was killed nearby at Bovington, his cottage Clouds Hill is open to the public. The nearby churchyard at Warmwell has a dozen or so immaculately tended graves from RAF airmen killed during the war, a beautiful tranquil spot. I'll be building a Whirlwind for sure! You'll probably know the pub that I'm on about, Frampton Arms. Good pint and good food alanash1963 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Junkers D.1, 41 built. And how about the Revell Arado 196 with the one float ? Alburymodeler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 You'll probably know the pub that I'm on about, Frampton Arms. Good pint and good food Yep, just by the railway station. I lived in Honeysuckle Cottage, as quaint as it sounds, and my landlady was Miss Mary Bridget Featherstonehaugh (pronounced Fanshaw!) Frampton! Monty Python 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunwinglow Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 ... or Griffon Spitfire..... paul fisher and MikeC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 ... or Griffon Spitfire..... Oh yes, wouldn't a XIV and/or FR18 be great? wunwinglow and Alburymodeler 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Isn't VFS still supposed to be working on a 1/24th Griffon Spit? Ooooo...how about a 1/24 Whirlwind! First choice still would be a 1/24 Corsair, though - Korean War F4u-5! Still looking forward to the SH Whirlwind! Beautiful plane, I think. LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32tragic Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 This and the HKM Lancaster are the highlights of the 1:32 year, followed by the HB B-24. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Just received an email newsletter from Special Hobby, they say they hope to have the kit released in the Autumn. Out2gtcha, Rick Griewski, MikeMaben and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Andy That's great news! Looking forward tomthe kit Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Just received an email newsletter from Special Hobby, they say they hope to have the kit released in the Autumn. Great news indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharmyDown Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Terrific, two on pre-order with Hannants. Hope my Dad stays on this planet long enough to see my rendition of 'hìs' Whirlwind. Rick Griewski, npb748r, Kagemusha and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Just received an email newsletter from Special Hobby, they say they hope to have the kit released in the Autumn. Great news I can buy a kit at long last, it's been a while. Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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