GusMac

Similar to crazypoet for me, it's often the story. Examples on here include the Syrian Mig-23 and the Israeli F-15C which shot it down over the Bekaa valley during Operation Mole Cricket 19 back in 1982. That one stuck in my head as it was just after the end of the Falkland's conflict and I was in my mid-teens and airplane daft. I'll also build stuff where I think the painting or weathering will challenge my skills and introduce new techniques and (hopefully) improve my abilities. Examples here include the Tamiya Spitfire MkXVIe and the current Greek A-7E as most of them look like they've been rescued from the scrap heap. Haven't built much armour since I returned to the hobby, and none since I got an airbrush, so the M911 C-HET I just started is another 'challenge'.

There's an Aussie themed bar near us that serves VB and I get where you're coming from Rog. Not the pleasantest beverage I've ever consumed and Scotland is the home of Tennent's lager- the nastiest alcopop on the planet. You can clean yer drains with that stuff!

Great picture Antonio. The yellow on the fuselage roundel is so faded out it's almost cream coloured!

Seems like a good choice Cees as they'll be pretty hard to spot once everything is painted up. Drilling everything out looks great as well.

That's definitely large!

My vote is for the XVI as well but with the cropped wingtips. Don't know why but the bubbletop and straight wingtips just look so purposeful. Have already built the Tamiya 32nd scale one. It's a great kit but the engine covers and firewall attachment I find overly fussy for a kit that is supposed to be the dogs doodahs according to most reviews.

Initially misread that as Pete the Porn Inspector!! Not quite sure the scheme for that would have been!?!

Have a good one Harv. Enjoy California and the shower.

Great pic Dale. The school shirt looks like an old Aussie ODI cricket kit from the 90s!

Love those pointed Tamiya cotton buds - like a certain beer, they reach parts others can't reach

Welcome to the forum Harald. Cool looking Lynx and the dog's pretty cool too. Have to agree about the Revell decals as well. Some are overly thick and others just fall apart when moistened and there seems to be no rhyme or reason to either.

I'll send you a long distance hug as well Dale. Not sure that there weren't a few interviewers who would have debated your point above after interviewing the late, lamented Mr Ginger Baker! Great musician but definitely one of life's awkward squad.

Go girl!

Great pics of the radial there Rob.

Wow, that looks seriously impressive. I'm daunted by the thought of rigging a WNW biplane but that.....??

Thanks Hubert. Never done a resin kit, so that probably makes my mind up unfortunately. I'm sure someone did talk of an IM Buc, Tan Model maybe??

Nice build and an unusual bit of history as well. Getting salvo-ed by 38 Zunis is definitely going to spoil your day!

Is it IM? Would love one but not sure I can justify the cost.

A hotel close to here has a bar which is a giant fish tank, all glass, so I don't think the termite would find it very tender!

Just caught up with this. Sincere condolences to you both Ernie. I dread the time this comes closer to home so I hope you are both holding up.

Sad news. Hope the casualties are low but it doesn't look good.

Very cute Carl. He does look a little timid there but if he's been fighting off that mob above I can't blame him.

Swedish splinter schemes for me. Another reason I'd sell my soul for a 1/32 Viggen!

Lovely Cees. The canopy certainly looks clear enough now.

Thanks guys. You're on the money Rob - the Greeks really don't seem to mind how tatty some of these things get. I've seen pictures of derelicts which look in better condition than some of these A7s towards the end of their careers. Just making a start on the panel line washes at the moment.