Hi,

Here’s another couple of Twin Pins

The first is from Australia. I think there were two, but don’t know if they are still active.
The second is a Canadian example CF-STX, or the remains of it anyway.

CF-STX are copyright to Bob Cameron

Alex

Hi,

Among the aircraft to be covered are;

VC10
Meteor
Shackleton
Gladiator
Vampire
Twin Pioneer

The series will be in 10 parts with each part covering two aircraft. I had a complete list but don’t know where I put it. The series covers British aircraft that were heavily used but didn’t receive the publication due to them, so there will be no Spitfires, Hurricanes and Lancasters.

I had the privilage to help with the Gladiator episode.

Alex

Can’t really remember my first aircraft kit, but the first kit I ever built was HMS Tiger.

My bedroom ceiling used to be covered in the multicoloured Matchbox box kits. I used to tie the bombs on a bit thread and hang them from the bomb bay. It looked so cool. I had one bomber that was shot to pieces. I used red hot needles pushed through the plastic to simulate bullet holes, cotton wool for flaming engines, although my mum didn’t appreciated me setting fire to it while it was still attached to the ceiling 😀

My mates liked my dam buster simulation. I tied a piece of fishing line from my bedroom window to a cloths pole and let it go. Another piece of line to the tail so I could pull it back up again.

We didn’t have technical things like knoves. Just used to pull the parts off the sprue. Ended up with kits that had little sticky up bits of sprue all over them.

I must go out an buy a knife……… :rolleyes:

Alex

Hi,

I can’t really give you advice on how to get published. I just thought you might like to know how I was able to get my first book published.

I had been researching the Gloster Gladiator for over 15 years with the thought of getting it published, but I did not have a clue on how to go about it.

I have a website devoted to the Gladiator and about 4 year ago I was approached by a Spanish publisher who, having visited my website, asked me if I would be willing to write a book on the Gladiator. I was a bit dubious at first but eventually sent them the text. So far nothing has been published but I have been told it will not be long. They are currently preparing two volumes on the Hawker Fury then they will get round to mine.

At about the same time I submitted an article on Irish Gladiators to a modelling magazine, the one which JDK is associated with. I noticed they had just started to write books as well. Taking the bull by the horns I asked them if they would be interested in publishing a book on the Gladiator. To cut a long story short, well shortish, they agreed and in May 2002 my book was published, and amazingly it was their best seller for 2002, much to my delight.

Since then they have agreed to publish another couple of my books plus the one I am working on just now. They have also asked me to write a book on a subject of their choosing, to which I have agreed. Having a book published also helps with future reaserch projects as people are more inclined to help.

If my book had been a flop would they have agreed to publish anything else? I don’t know. The publishers themselves have a good idea on what will sell and what won’t. I think I was lucky becuase at that time there were no books on the Gladiator available. Interest in the Gladiator had been generated by the proposed release of the Roden Gladiator kits and as such when my book was released it was an instant hit.

All I can say good luck on your venture and don’t give up.

Alex

Flex297

Thanks for the additional Bulldog photos. I forgot one country and that was Lebanon. Any photos of Lebonese Bulldogs?

Spitful21

List of Bulldog operators and Bulldog types are;

Sweden SK61 Bulldog 101
Malaysia Bulldog 102
Kenya Bulldog 103/127
Ghana Bulldog 122/122A
Nigeria Bulldog 123
Jordan Bulldog 125/125A
Malta Bulldog T Mk1
Lebanon Bulldog 126
Hong Kong Bulldog 128
Botswana Bulldog 120-1210
RAF Bulldog T Mk1

I’m not sure what the difference was between the various types. It may have been SAL’s way of identifying which Bulldogs were for which country.

Alex

Norwegian Glad

Hi Martin,

Thanks for the heads up. I’ll keep an eye on it but I usually loose out in the end due to the high prices.

Alex

Bleriator

Hi,

Excellent photo. This one is new to me.

Anyone want to have aguess at the colours? It looks too light for dark earth/dark green. Would the letter be red or yellow? It appears to be the same as the outer yellow ring of the roundel, which appears black due to the film used.

Now where can I get a copy of this for my files 🙂

Alex