As a model maker i tend to mix humbrol 27001 and 165 in a ratio of around 75% 27001 and 25% 165.The metallic 27001 is a grainy paint and when dry can be lightly buffed.Adding 165 flats the shine off a little and gives a nice silver dope effect.For polished aluminium i use 27002,usually two coats leaving a good 24hrs between coats to avoid lifting the first coat,leaving it to dry for 24hrs then give it a light buff up with a soft clean cloth.You should see a clear difference between the dope finish and the polished metal effect.Hope this helps.

Not really historic but about ten minutes ago i saw a herc heading south east into leicestershire and beyond.

Is there a modern equivelant to the war time dessert sand colour used on aircraft in north africa during world war two?

BBMF Lancaster over south Birmingham at c.13.35 today. Where was it from / en route – couldn’t see it mentioned on their website as displaying today?

coningsby-bruntingthorpe-donnington park-stoke and on to Blackpool i am lead to believe.

The two wing walker boeing stearmans were seen heading north to the east of nottingham at 12-35pm today.

Think i saw a red and white schemed jet provost heading east possibly out of nottingham airport,it was a fair distance away but fairly sure it was one.

With the bbmf being a military run section of the raf it wouldn,t be there decision to buy or consider operating a mosquito.