Experimenting with a different kind of base for my Airfix prototype Concorde; yes, I’ve stuck it to a book!
Monday 25 April 2022
Sunday 10 April 2022
Falklands 40th Anniversary Show
A few shots from our ISCA (Exeter) club Falklands 40th Anniversary exhibition at today’s Yeovil Scale Model Show.
And a short video
Friday 8 April 2022
Sea King HAS.2 with Mk.44 Torpedo
Fitted a pair of resin Mk.44 Torpedo from Air Graphic Models to my 824 NAS Sea King HAS.2, as it was when heading South to the Falklands in April 1982.
Wednesday 6 April 2022
Falklands 40th Anniversary Preparations
Starting to pull my selection of models together for this weekend’s Yeovil Model Show … hoping at least some of my collection survives the voyage
Saturday 2 April 2022
Alouette III Helicopter
This is the Heller 1:72 scale Alouette III helicopter in the colours of 1 Esc de Helicopteros, Taskforce 40, Falklands of the Argentine Navy in 1982.
The Argentine Naval Aviation operated a total of 14 Alouette III helicopters. A single SA316B was on board the ARA General Belgrano when she was sunk by torpedoes fired by HMS Conqueror during the 1982 Falklands War. A second Alouette III played an important role during the Argentine Invasion of South Georgia.
Ice Cold In Alex "Katy"
My third Airfix Austin K2 Ambulance build, I just love this kit. This one is inspired by the 1950s classic book and film “Ice Cold In Alex”....
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It was back on the 19th February, while I let the second set of decals settle on my Academy P-47 and awaited a response to my request for a ...
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After two part days at the bench, my attempt at Airfix’s Vintage Classic 1:76 scale Scammell Tank Transporter is complete. Being a kit repro...
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My WW2 Spitfire Squadron RAF airfield diorama is not intended to depict an exact day in history nor reflect a specific squadron nor location...