Calling all model kit fans - she's finally done

[Bazzer]

Now relocated into WHSmiths. That shop went in 2012.

Used to be a good shop for "bits and pieces". I made this for a friend who is a keen private pilot, as retirement gift, from some plans I found on the internet.
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Closest Cessna I could find to his actual aircraft..
(The reg is a play on his name)

 

[classic33]

Used to be a good shop for "bits and pieces". I made this for a friend who is a keen private pilot, as retirement gift, from some plans I found on the internet.
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[IMG]http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb375/baz99/Photo00741_zpsou7igwgk.jpg

Closest Cessna I could find to his actual aircraft..
(The reg is a play on his name)

As Manchester Models, the staff knew what they were selling. As Modelzone, there were some who knew, but the rest seem pushed to sell. Still have the shop number, 0161 8343972, on the phone though. Some of the staff were supposed to be opening another, in the same shop.

 

[captain nemo1701]

Eagle progress:

Missed my deadline of having it completed by my birthday in June !. Revised date is Christmas!. Got to do some detailing, get the decals on and final assembly, but looking good!. I did find out that a firm has been licenced to release collectors 44 inch versions, which is the same as the studio scale miniatures in the show. They look great, but cost about £2000!. I'll settle for my 22 inch effort.

 

[classic33]

Eagle progress:
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Missed my deadline of having it completed by my birthday in June !. Revised date is Christmas!. Got to do some detailing, get the decals on and final assembly, but looking good!. I did find out that a firm has been licenced to release collectors 44 inch versions, which is the same as the studio scale miniatures in the show. They look great, but cost about £2000!. I'll settle for my 22 inch effort.

Don't go rushing things!

 

[captain nemo1701]

Don't go rushing things!

I won't. I screwed up the red striping on the pod that had to all be re-masked and repainted. But I'm back on track now. got two weeks leave now and will try and make up for lost time. The photo of the Eagle in the foreground is actually the restored original 44 inch filming miniature, used on both seasons of the show. I gather it cost about £3,000 in 1973 but would be about £15,000 today. Apparently quite a heavy thing as all the frame piping is machined brass.

 

[classic33]

Tamiya masking tape?

 

[captain nemo1701]

Tamiya masking tape?

Yep, I've used miles of the stuff!.

 

[PaulB]

Can anyone do one this good?

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MWkrlMrzco


That's a total masterclass. I work with consultant surgeons every day and I haven't seen any of them as patient or as accurate as this guy!

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

Trainsets are so passe -

View: https://youtu.be/aUKjKaqifZI

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

And this just brings the big kid out in me. Is it just me?

View: https://youtu.be/Rh1VXLMoUtk

 

[Nibor]

Not so long ago I ran model shop in Essex. Mainly rc planes and cars but we also sold lots of plastic kits. Right about now we would put on a huge order for Christmas with Tamiya which we sold tons of around that time. Anyone ever build these?

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I have one of those in my back bedroom

 

[Nibor]

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I think Tamiya still offer 1/5th scale rc tanks with sound, bit pricey though.

http://www.armortek.co.uk/

 

[classic33]

I have one of those in my back bedroom

Built up?

 

[Nibor]

Built up?

Yes but very little use I still have the box somewhere

 

[classic33]

Yes but very little use I still have the box somewhere

Unbuilt it's worth around £250 -£300.