benjaminsummerfield

Definitely agree with the P51B, the trumpeter just doesn't cut it! And the Ruskie stuff.

I think it would be the smallest group build in history if the HPH Cat wins!

Fantastic idea. Needs an armour catagory too. Need a good think about what to nominate tho.

You can't go wrong with a badger, simple but work well every time. That said I've got one of those cheap Chinese Iwata copies most online airbrush companies sell and it worked fantastically well, and at £35 if it breaks it's not the end if the world!

Just ordered the starter cart to go with my Spit, I'll report back when it arrives.

Basically look at the old Monogram 1/32 and 1/48 kits and re do them to a modern standard, they're all still gems.

Great report. I totally miss the sea fury and accumulator trolley!

A mainstream 1/32 Hawker Hurricane range ! A new1/32 Beaufighter series nightfighter/TFX etc Macchi fighter family in 1/32 De Havilland Vampire/Venom family 1/32 Phantom Family 1/32 I think the Messerschmitt and Focke Wulf stuff has been done to death, special hobby/ MPM etc do some of the more obscure French etc subjects which probably wouldn't sell well enough to warrant a mainstream manufacturer doing them.

I had a fondle at Telford absolutely stunning. The aftermarket boys will sort any little issues this kit may have but the plastic looks fantastic.

Saw the testshots at Telford, looked very refined.

Apart from the New AirfixTiffie, Had a good look at the HPH Me410 which is gorgeous and was on sale, also their Hornet was there built up and was also stunning. Iconicair had a 1/32nd Supermarine Spiteful which looked very nice along with a new nose to correct the matchbox/Revell F22 Zokie Mura had their Horten229 there in a rough 3D printed testshot and a few bits of sprue, and also box art for the forthcoming Dornier 335 Truly a golden age for. 32nd modelling!! How are we supposed to choose!

Airfix dude said it's going to be a late war 4 blader and the 3 blade prop will be a later boxing, although looking at the sprue breakdown all the props are on one sprue so it might be marketing exercise.

This was my last Mini, SPi but tuned. Miss it like crazy.

Yeah you guys had your own homemade coopers didn't you, I don't think u have any minis passed late 70's tho do u? Prices are daft here too, I'm not fussed about a Cooper anymore, you can make them even faster anyway, I just want a boggo 1982 mini1000 for my next one. Same year I was born, but do it as a bit of a sleeper,stick a 1380 in it maybe even turbo it!

Yes mate big Mini freak, although that dream has taken a back seat now kids have come along. Minis are like a disease I'll defo have another !

And Fisher announced an F.3 & F.8 conversion for this kit aswell

Cheers, the primer was fairly old to be fair, may of been the problem. Gonna have to get another serif roundels off Mal at Telford. I'll sort it.

Haha parental approval.

Everything a 109 should be!

After a 21st century Macchi at Telford so these wud be ideal.

Cheers guys, I think Im Going to leave it til after Telford and pick up some more roundel masks off Mal as I've binned the ones I took off. I used Alclad micro filler primer and buffed it up with micro mesh so adhesion shouldn't be a problem, the colours are all White ensign. All I can think is I didnt leave the paint to dry long enough as I did them a day apart, or like Bevan says some grease or other contamination. I think I'll put the masks on the back of my hand to remove some stickiness before putting ten on next time. You live and learn.

No Place for Beginners Battle over Malta June 1940- September 1941 Tony O'Toole Dalrymple & Verdun Publishing Available for £24.95 from http://www.dvpublishing.co.uk/ 176 pages. 132 black and white and 9 colour photos, 30 pages of colour artworks. 2 colour maps It was the Air officer commanding (AOC) Malta Air Commodore Forster Maynard who pleaded with Churchill and the air ministry that Malta was "No place for beginners!" It had become common practice for squadrons to rid themselves of their most troublesome pilots simply by posting them overseas, only for them to be shot down in flames during the intense air battles over Malta, often taking a valuable aircraft with them! Other pilots remarked that the Battle of Britain was a piece of cake by comparison! Much has been written about Malta's war, however its often been on specific subjects such as the recent MMP book on Malta based Spitfire V's camouflage or a mention about Malta being a "Thorn in Rommel's side" in a book about the Africa Campaign. This new book from Dalrymple & Verdun seeks to address that. Presented in Dalrymple & Verduns familiar A4 soft back format with 176 pages and copious colour art work aimed squarely at the modeller this is the first book by Author Tony O'Toole, if that name seems familiar that might be because Tony is a prolific modeller and a regular contributor to Scale Aircraft modelling, Model Aircraft International and more recently the Airfix magazine. He is known for his well researched articles on British subjects and their camouflage, usually coming to a new and controversial conclusion and breaking with the accepted theories; illustrated by one of his hand painted models. His first book takes a similar approach to his articles and takes a fresh look at the schemes worn by British aircraft based on Malta, using period photographs, some of which are published here for the first time, the author has also corresponded with and interviewed veterans of the conflict using their first hand accounts to help decipher colours schemes. The author has taken an almost war diary approach with the narrative and after setting the scene by describing Malta's dire defensive situation at the start of 1940 starts to describe the build up to combat operations. Beginning with the famous Gladiators, this is one of the most extensive accounts of their time on Malta, I wasn't aware of the tug of war that went on between the RAF and the "senior service" when they dared to uncrate and acquisition the naval aircraft while on the brink of war! The gladiators are one of the main focuses of the colour profiles and the author presents some new evidence for their colour schemes, which would certainly turn heads at a model show! I wonder if it's too late to do my Silver wings Gladiator in one of these schemes? The arrival of Hurricanes allowed Malta to at least fight on a level pegging with the enemy and their contribution is often over looked, not so here. Strike operations with Blenheim's and Beaufighters also gets plenty of coverage along with the Wellingtons and Swordfish of the Fleet Air Arm who made a nuisance of themselves by hitting the enemy at home. The arrival of HMS Illustrious marked a step up in the enemy's raids and the Illustrious Blitz is covered in a very compelling manner, along with the contribution made by its Fairey Fulmars despite their obsolescence. A particular highlight for me are the colour profiles by Steve Nichol whose work has previously appeared in Ospreys aces series, they tread a fine line between the classic airbrush style and modern Computer generated type that has become popular lately. Both Allied and Axis aircraft get the profile treatment (Sand and Spaghetti Fulmar anyone!) And a new take on a well know recon Hurricane is worthy of a mention, usefully photographic evidence is presented to back up any claims; a criticism often made at profile only style books. The book concludes with the appendix covering the manpower and equipment deployed in theatre at that time and a table showing the disastrous Hurricane deliveries certainly paints a sorry picture! The only criticisms I could make of this book is that the narrative would flow better if broken up by the colour profiles which are mainly at the back of the book, and I would of liked to of seen them in the relevant chapter to illustrate the aircraft being discussed. Also the book comes to a rather abrupt end and I would like to of seen it continue to a more natural cut off such as just before the arrival of the much needed Spitfires. Conclusion Malta is always an emotive subject and it certainly gets the coverage it deserves in this book, while it mainly covers Allied operations the Axis aircraft are well represented and are the subject of several colour profiles. I feel it strikes the right balance between narrative and the use of illustrations which isn't always an easy trick to pull off, certainly providing the modeller with plenty of inspiration. I've seen some of the material the author has in store for a potential Volume 2 (should this title sell well enough) covering the arrival of Spitfires and the night war right up to striking back and the invasion of Sicily, and featuring even more unseen photographs! NO PLACE FOR BEGINNERS will be available to buy at Telford Scale Model World 2013 so make a beeline for the Dalrymple & Verdun stand and tell them LSM sent ya!. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Sincere thanks to Dalrymple & Verdun for the review sample. To purchase directly, click THIS link. Benjamin Summerfield.

Well I knew it would happen wing roundels are fine and the other side is ok.

Have a look at Radu's book, colourful bird for sure!

Bet it's got the Phantoms running for cover!