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kitbasher

#45
January 16, 2013, 08:56:12 AM Last Edit: January 16, 2013, 09:08:28 AM by kitbasher
Quote from: The Wooksta! on November 21, 2012, 05:01:44 PM
Try Aviation Hobby Shop.  They seem to be the cheapest for Czech stuff at the moment -  the two in one Isreali/Egyptian Spitfire 9 was the cheapest at Telford on their stand.

And 10% discount for IPMS members, don't forget.  Use it or lose it!!

I'd converted an Airfix Meteor III to a I a while ago and had contemplated converting it further to the Trent Meteor using a Unicraft set having acquired a Dragon Meteor I (I've also built an Airfix III and a F.3).  At the moment I'm tempted to get the MPM kit and flog off the Dragon kit to pay for it, and accept the deficiencies in my Airfix conversion.
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Weaver

#46
April 03, 2013, 05:02:57 PM
Hannants have the Trent Meteor in now;

http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MPM72574
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NARSES2

#47
April 04, 2013, 06:20:59 AM
Picking one up on Saturday  ;D
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kitbasher

#48
April 04, 2013, 09:26:06 AM
Let us know what it's like Chris.  Tempted to get one myself.

Speaking of temptation, anyone caught sniff of reviews of the Special Hobby Seafire FR.47?
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Martin H

#49
April 04, 2013, 09:31:16 AM
Quote from: Weaver on April 03, 2013, 05:02:57 PM
Hannants have the Trent Meteor in now;

http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MPM72574
Not many left in stock now Ive ordered one lol
I always hope for the best.
Unfortunately,
experience has taught me to expect the worst.

Size (of the stash) matters.

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NARSES2

#50
April 05, 2013, 03:52:58 AM
Quote from: kitbasher on April 04, 2013, 09:26:06 AM
Let us know what it's like Chris.  Tempted to get one myself.

Speaking of temptation, anyone caught sniff of reviews of the Special Hobby Seafire FR.47?

Will do re the Meteor. As for the SH FR.47 I'm really impressed with it in the box but havn't cut sprue yet
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Mossie

#51
July 03, 2013, 05:40:36 AM
MPM have a Gloster F.5/34 due out (sorry Chris, more money for you to spend!):
http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234938321-172-plt258-gloster-f534/

Britmodeller has a MPM thread where they announce their projects from the whole MPM stable, some interesting items coming up:
http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/forum/425-mpm-production/
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NARSES2

#52
July 03, 2013, 07:19:39 AM
I've got and built the Magna kit of the Gloster  ;D
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Madoc

#53
July 03, 2013, 11:24:57 AM
Mossie & all,

From Wikipedia:

"However, compared to its contemporaries, test pilots found the F.5/34 prototypes had a shorter takeoff, better initial climb, were more responsive and manoeuvrable due to ailerons that did not become excessively heavy at high speed. Handling was considered very good and the all-round cockpit visibility was far better than the other designs."

Oh man, that is just SCREAMING for Whiffing!  A bird which was better than the Hurricane - if not the Spit as well - but didn't get the nod?  Oh yeah, that has definitely got potential for all manner of imaginings....

And, it's in THE ONE TRUE SCALE to boot!  Huzzah!
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Mossie

#54
July 03, 2013, 02:14:00 PM
Got to admit, it's tempting, especially since I've picked up the new Airfix Gladiator.  It's just so different to the Hurricane and Spit.

I can see in my minds eye the early version in night/white undersides and a later version with a slight stretch, larger fin, Hercules engine and a blown canopy.  Maybe a radial would suit a naval version, if the Admirality had been more open to single seaters earlier?
I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. You see, my mule don't like people laughin'. He gets the crazy idea you're laughin' at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

Mossie

#55
July 03, 2013, 02:15:19 PM
Quote from: NARSES2 on July 03, 2013, 07:19:39 AM
I've got and built the Magna kit of the Gloster  ;D

Good-oh, got any pics?
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ChernayaAkula

#56
July 03, 2013, 06:46:36 PM
Soooooo looking forward to their AH-1 Cobras!  :party: A decent new AH-1G in the One True ScaleTM! Finally!  :cheers: :drink:
Cheers,
Moritz

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Thorvic

#57
July 03, 2013, 11:52:58 PM
Quote from: ChernayaAkula on July 03, 2013, 06:46:36 PM
Soooooo looking forward to their AH-1 Cobras!  :party: A decent new AH-1G in the One True ScaleTM! Finally!  :cheers: :drink:

The AZ one has just appeared on Hannants which looks to be a rather poor subject choice with MPM about to issue theirs  :banghead:. Reviews and comparisons should be interesting reading
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NARSES2

#58
July 04, 2013, 07:45:18 AM
Quote from: Mossie on July 03, 2013, 02:15:19 PM
Quote from: NARSES2 on July 03, 2013, 07:19:39 AM
I've got and built the Magna kit of the Gloster  ;D

Good-oh, got any pics?

Somewhere, it's in Colombian colours during their invasion of Panama along with the Mexicans. I'll see if I can find them and put them on PB
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NARSES2

#59
July 04, 2013, 07:45:56 AM
Quote from: Mossie on July 03, 2013, 02:14:00 PM
Got to admit, it's tempting, especially since I've picked up the new Airfix Gladiator.  It's just so different to the Hurricane and Spit.

I can see in my minds eye the early version in night/white undersides and a later version with a slight stretch, larger fin, Hercules engine and a blown canopy.  Maybe a radial would suit a naval version, if the Admirality had been more open to single seaters earlier?

Ooooh early war FAA colours ? That's an idea  :thumbsup:
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