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I first purchased this model way back (probable 20 years ago) when it first came out and discovered some years later that it had been donated to a charity amongst a whole load of other kits I had sorted out for donation (learning point for me was never keep together your giveaways and keeps in the same room and trust Mum to know which ones had to go  ) Over the years I have had the occasional look to see if I could replace it but its been long out of production in the markings I wanted to until recently have seen little in the way of this appearing second hand and when it has its been for prices way beyond what I could afford or be prepared to pay for if I could. I had heard that the kit is released in different markings under the revel again not quite what I was after. Anyhow to get to the point I finally managed to track the model down from a source in France. Its always a bit of a gamble but please to say it arrived as advertised (or from what I could understand of the ad as it was all in French) and I must admit to being well pleased having finally found this one again. Its not planned to be built at the moment as I have far too many part completed builds outstanding (having caring responsibilities plus a day job that has me working on average 10 hours for 7 hours pay curtails my time considerably. Its in some small way a thanks to DaveTwin because his recent build of a phantom was what got me spurred on to try and search down this kit again. birdaj2 attached the following image(s): Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Hey! The good old days when you actually got pilots with the kit!!  "never keep together your giveaways and keeps in the same room and trust Mum to know which ones had to go" I know exactly what you mean - I once had years worth of the old Airfix Modelling Magazines - full of really good articles and conversions - Where are they? I once asked Mum, Oh I saw they were all out of date so I ... You get the idea!   Glad you finally found it Tony! Robin. First wooden ship: The Grimsby 12 Gun 'Frigate' by Constructo Second: Bounty DelPrado Part Works Third: HMS Victory DelPrado Part Works 1/100 scale Diorama of the Battle of the Brandywine from the American Revolutionary War Diorama of the Battle of New Falkland (unfinished sci-fi), Great War Centenary Diorama of the Messines Ridge Assault Index for the Victory diary is on page 1
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Nice find and its a great feeling to find a model long out of production that you have a yearning for Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Who's a lucky boy then Tony... enjoy the kit when you finally get round to putting her together..... Regards Alan
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Nice one Tony. Hint: Put a notice on the door of your work area/room, something like this: Look but don`t touch. Ignore this advise and pain is imminent.  Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Glad u found the kit again. Look forward to seeing you build it in the future. Chris On the bench 1/350 Revell Tirpitz Platinum Edition (Pontos PE and Wooden deck) plus extra Eduard PE set and extra MK1 door sets.
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Always great to get something from ages back that you really want.
Al
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Nice find Tony. Don't do aircraft as a rule, but wish I had that one in the stash as it brings back a lot of happy childhood memories -and some sad ones - as I grew up as the child of the base Newsagents. Looking forward to your diary on this one, whenever you get round to her. Current Builds
Eaglemoss: Ecto-1, BTTF Delorean [Installing Mods]
Hachette: T800 Endoskeleton
Agora Models Shelby Cobra 427 [Plate 031]
BanDai 1:5000 Imperial Star Destroyer
AMT 1991 U.S.S. Enterprise Bridge [Installing Mods & Lights]
Finished Builds
Deagostini: R2-D2 [Never getting batteries]
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Great find Tony these are few and far between. The Phantom is a great looking aircraft, I have a couple of Eduard ones in my stash I'm glad my build gave you the push to search this out
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davetwin wrote:Great find Tony these are few and far between. The Phantom is a great looking aircraft, I have a couple of Eduard ones in my stash I'm glad my build gave you the push to search this out Dave Your build did inspire me to seek this one out. Not sure when i will ever get around to building an ever growing stack of models but you turned out such a great model it re-kindled my want for this long lost kit. I always thought as you got older life become easier but since my Dad passed away 3years ago now my Mum has struggled by the day and that on top of a nightmare of a job puts paid to much of my hobby time. Sometimes feel a bit of a fraud being on here because while i post comments i very rarely post my own updates despite having the best intemntions of doing so. Still i do love seeing what everyone else is working on. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Coser wrote:Nice find Tony.
Don't do aircraft as a rule, but wish I had that one in the stash as it brings back a lot of happy childhood memories -and some sad ones - as I grew up as the child of the base Newsagents.
Looking forward to your diary on this one, whenever you get round to her. While only 1:72 scale this item listing that has appeared on ebay may be of interest to you. 172675954286 Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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