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Beautiful wear on that prop.

MK1 hobbies do some but I've no idea of the quality. It's a pity Videoaviation don't do some as their Mk82s are stunning and very reasonable.

Nice project Jeroen.. ..and another place to add to the 'must see' list next time we're back in France

Great finish, the leather jacket look perfect.

Great review and a beautiful looking kit. Never had an interest in boat kits but I might pick one of these up due to so many local connections. My late father-in-law also ran a pleasure boat out of Anstruther in the 70s. Unfortunately, the Reaper from Anstruther that James mentions was quite badly damaged in an unfotrtunate accident at a local fish festival in Johnshaven last year. She was tied up under sail in the inner harbour to allow the public on and a freak gust of wind tipped her on her side and threw a few folk into the harbour. Luckily no-one was hurt but quite a bit of damage was done.

Ivan, you need to investigate whether you can make vodka from Vegemite. Might make it palatable if you can drink it!

No idea how that eBay seller goes for North America but for Europe they are great as Ivan says. I've bought a load of stuff from them and it always arrives promptly and the prices are great even if the shipping is factored in. Also, in common with quite a few Chinese and HK sellers they're quite happy to be creative on the customs declaration so that it gets in to the country without getting hammered. Just wish some of the Japanese sellers were so 'flexible' but I don't think that's in their national make-up!

Looking forward to seeing what you do with the Flogger, Ivan. Having built the MF I'd advise trying to do something to strengthen the undercarriage as mine has sagged badly over time. Could be my poor skills but I think it's also a factor of the design.

Yes, it would make the world seem a little strange if the Devastator wasn't in there. If it ever actually appears the world may tilt off it's axis!

What he said ^^^^

Tried and failed previously! However, plan for this year is to finish the Greek A-7 then jump right out of my comfort zone and crack on with the M911 C-HET. It's the HB kit not the Meng one - it was less than half the price and not having built a vehicle since I was a teenager I didn't want to burn too much cash when I inevitably stuff it up!

You'd better get started doing some weight training for your left arm Tom. Photos like the one above could become a challenge as this thing grows!

Looks great Daz. You have to say they were optimists going for white-wall tyres on a battlefield!

Thanks Peter. I had a good bit of time off over the festive season for the first time in a few years and my wife was working so.... As long as the dogs got a good walk I was otherwise free.

Good grief! That will be a threat to furnishings and small children once it has wings.

Superb scratch work again Rich.

Can't find a 'picking yer jaw off the floor' emoji but that's what's needed!

Stunning result Jeroen and a fitting tribute to the crew.

Nice use of the oils Bill. Gives a lovely patina and wear.

Thanks Rob. Once it's got some primer on I'll have a better idea of how good my fixes have been. There may be more sanding ahead...

Quick post-holidays update on progress... Everything went together remarkably easily. I know the Aires sets have 'variable' fit but this one just dropped in with minimal effort. The front of the pit has to be trimmed slightly to accommodate the top of the Zacto inner intake ring but it's easily done. The outer ring then went on and the fuselage halves were fairly easily clamped to shape. 2 part epoxy, a couple of 10mm clamps and overnight to set and all was well. Bit of work required with some Milliput to flush in the intake lip and the front of the canopy but sands down nicely. Windscreen has had a light coat of clear green on the centre panel and the putty lines done in light grey before final masking. Bit more work needed on the underside as the air-brake area fits poorly but some plasticard sorted it out. Similar fix required for the underside of the flaps which have a weirdly engineered 'trench' where they just don't even come close to joining up correctly. Next step is priming with Mr Surfacer 1500 which I'll do when my wife is out of the house as she doesn't appreciate the aroma!!!

Ah, sorry to hear that. Only used them once but service and price were good. Hope they can get it back on it's feet quickly.

Love the 2 lawn darts Danny and the Dottie Mae is stunning.

With ya on that Ernie.

God, that's a blast from the past. My father-in-law had an RX-7 back in the day and boy could it motor. He also had an NSU RO80 (he had a thing for rotaries!) which looked wonderful but ran like s***. Worked about once a week if you were lucky.