We did have a wander round nearby Harrogate, Masham and Knaresborough and parts of Ripon itself.
In a charity shop in Ripon I chanced upon the Revell kit photographed above. I wasn't looking for a modern airliner and I don't actually need such a thing, but for £1.00 I was unable to resist. (Normal retail for this kit is nearer £12....) It appears to be complete and the battered box even contained three unopened tins of Humbrol enamel paint. I only use acrylics so these will probably be heading to Wg Cdr Luddite.
I'll think of a use for the Airbus eventually, but it rather worries me to think that the only 1/144 scale jet airliner I have previously tackled was an Airfix Trident. In around 1976.
Sadly the decals are missing from the kit and I have nothing suitable in the spares box, so if anyone out there has an even vaguely suitable decal sheet to spare I'd be happy to offer it a home!
Given the post title the last words must go to Mr Miller: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGF_0AcHaGs
8 comments:
Centre piece for a hostage rescue game perhaps?
Cheers,
Pete.
Pete
Very tasteful! Don't rule it out....
German or French Air Force...I have some 1/144 Luftwaffe markings admittedly for a Tornado or two, but you get the drift.
Paul
I can indeed see your line of thought. I have some decals which would cover these examples but I think I'll hold out for a civil airline set. No rush - I'll jus add te Airbus to the stock of unbuilt kits....
Ooooooh! New Humbrols. Can you tell me which colours or is it a suprise ?
W Cdr L
It would be less of a surprise if you'd read the email I sent yesterday.....
Why do Email when we can chat away like this on your lovely blog ?
Wg Cdr L
How very true! So what do you think I should do with the Airbus kit?
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