Classic British Flight Sim

Many years ago when I was putting my youngest son to bed I performed mock straffing runs on him (a nice Dad, eh? ) with one of my models. In a blindingly fast move the little toddler kicked the aircraft right out of my hand. The aircraft was a total loss but the memories of the episode are priceless to me.

Brian

Looks a bit dusty.

Heh anybody tried the old " set fire to paper aeroplane and then chuck them" routine?

Would never pass an inspection from me...disgusting

Hi,

At last, Lancaster restored to former state - and a little cleaner



Accompanied by a Mosquito having had a tailwheel repair

Well done Degsy Nice Mossie you have there too ;-)

ATB

DaveB :tab:

Nice one Degsy :tab: That Mossie livery reminds me off the RNHF Sea Fury , Is it Royal Navy? :think:

James :dance:

Well done!!

Bet that is a record (17weeks or so)for the restoration of a Lancaster!!!

Good to see her on her wheels again.

Well done indeed. Looking in fine fettle now, plus of course the Mosquito.

Graham

Thanks for the interest guys.

Took 17 weeks due to other restorations in home & garden. It actually only took about an hour to repair both, including the novel cleaning method using a shower head in the bath !!

The Mossie is a 1/48 model of an FBVI - Airfix or Matchbox - can't remember which and the livery is of one of the North Scotland anti-shipping RAF squadrons.

These are the only two models left from my (younger) model making years. Gone are the Anson, Beaufighter, Defiant, several spitfires, Wellington, VC10, Catalina, Apollo Saturn V rocket, Bristol Bloodhound missile and my favourite - Short Stirling complete with bomb tractor and trolleys. The undercarriage on that was a monster and very difficult to repair after my brother stood on it !!!! :@

dswanson wrote:..... but due to its age I expect other bits to fall off in the process

I know the feeling! :roll:

Andy