Hi XN923, hope the Hurri drawings were of use.

I think at the time I was referring to it was proably a fair comment. Most of the kits back then did suffer from poor fit and a only slightly smaller number didnt feature the obligitory rivets. And as a begginer to modelling my Dad wanting me to finish models prob did point me in the right direction. Bear in mind though that was 20-25 years and in that period the quality which you could achieve from your molds wasnt as good as we expect from todays Tamiyagawa offerings. Acceptable then but the bench mark has been raised now by so many companies that have appeared in recent years.

Yes I also think your quite right in what you say about their recent efforts. Especially in the last twelve months. The TSR2 the planned Canberra and Nimrodalso the other tie ins they have done. Inspired subjects. Looking further back like wise the Lightning and the late mark Spit/Seafire all fantastic kits. The Buccanner also inspired in subject matter but from a point of view of a well engineered kit its simply to much of a pig. Yes ive built two and will probably do another as its the only one in town at that scale. But I have to build up the motivation to do it.

I dont agree (Sorry mate) about the reworked MkV 1/72nd Spit. Raised panel lines on the fuselage with recessed lines on the wings. Also a new wing that was far to thick in section to be scale. Nope a clanger dropped there.

I think that some of the older kits do need to be dropped from the range. The Defiant the MKIX Spitfire to name but a few. Holding onto those in the range will harm the brand name .However reissuing some of the other classics can achieve good sales if a good kit. The Dragon Rapide is an example. They flew out of the museum shop where I volunteer. OK bad pun I know.

Im not anti Airfix I just think and I hope that Hornby will look long and hard at what to keep and what to lose from the range. The company cant live forever on its name and nostalgia. People who grew up building Airfix as kids get older and cant indefinately continue supporting the company.

I also hope that as a British company has taken over the company we may see some more British subjects appear.

1/48th injection Vulcan, 1/72nd scale VC10 anybody? Now if only…………..

OK im gonna come down of my high horse now as getting a little dizzy.

S&M produce some very different and welcome decal subjects. Ive got a set for the Airfix Comet so that Canopus can be modelled and also a Queens Flight BAe 146. The quality of printing isnt I will admit upto sheets from companies such as Aeromaster but still more than acceptable. And they must be applauded for their subject matter.

I went a couple of months ago and it was in the same hanger of the above pictures. Opposite wall to that the Sycamore is hanging.

Maybe a rename to Planes of Fame is in order?

Ooops thats already been done

Who owns her David. Wrecks and Relics says the local land owner but Ive also been told that its owned by Gordon Yates. Ive heard the same abouth the Meteor and other aircraft in the Long Marston site. If I Can figure out how to post pics will set a new thread some point today with the pics I took

If it doesnt work though and the relationship takes a turn for the worse dont blame me though buddy.