Pa12
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Jeez I don’t remember the scale. Over 50 years ago. But I’d say from memory the wing span was maybe 16 inches. Though I’ve been told I always over estimate length
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Pa12
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Yes. I’ve tried to renew my childhood hobby but I’m afraid I’ve lost the knack. Also remember a large mosquito model but I don’t recall the manufacturer
Chandler
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Why? I've wanted to take up the hobby again, but the price of the kits is more daunting than anything.
Micawber
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Google says:
Airfix 1/24th Mosquito was released 2009 so many years after my serious model building.
" Mk1a Spitfire 1a 1970
" Bf109E 1970-73 [I reckon 1972]
" Mk1 Hurricane 1973
All my hours days, weeks and months of detailed work long, long gone now. I won an ATC squadron prize for a Revel 1/32nd scale Hurricane and the citation [which I think I still have somewhere] and prize was presented by a still relatively youthful Battle of Britain pilot.
Airfix 1/24th Mosquito was released 2009 so many years after my serious model building.
" Mk1a Spitfire 1a 1970
" Bf109E 1970-73 [I reckon 1972]
" Mk1 Hurricane 1973
All my hours days, weeks and months of detailed work long, long gone now. I won an ATC squadron prize for a Revel 1/32nd scale Hurricane and the citation [which I think I still have somewhere] and prize was presented by a still relatively youthful Battle of Britain pilot.
Pa12
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And the paints. Wow.
Micawber
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Crikey I couldn't. My eyesight is not what is was, my hands are not as steady as they were and my patience is not as great either
Pa12
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I here yaCrikey I couldn't. My eyesight is not what is was, my hands are not as steady as they were and my patience is not as great either
Chandler
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I was sort of hoping a hobby like scale modeling could help with my patience... but probably not my wife's.Crikey I couldn't. My eyesight is not what is was, my hands are not as steady as they were and my patience is not as great either
I remember taking up the kitchen table from after dinner to near midnight back in the 70s. I still remember the fun of finding the kits I wanted and the supplies like the little tins of paint -- damn, what was the brand? Humbrol? Or am I remembering something else?
Pa12
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And testors. I was the same. Completely consumed when building one. I think that’s why my dad had no problem buying them for me. Kept me out of trouble. Might help your patience after a couple of them. You can take all your frustrations out on the first one. Call it a sacrificial one.I was sort of hoping a hobby like scale modeling could help with my patience... but probably not my wife's.
I remember taking up the kitchen table from after dinner to near midnight back in the 70s. I still remember the fun of finding the kits I wanted and the supplies like the little tins of paint -- damn, what was the brand? Humbrol? Or am I remembering something else?
Micawber
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I was sort of hoping a hobby like scale modeling could help with my patience... but probably not my wife's.
I remember taking up the kitchen table from after dinner to near midnight back in the 70s. I still remember the fun of finding the kits I wanted and the supplies like the little tins of paint -- damn, what was the brand? Humbrol? Or am I remembering something else?
Yes Humbrol it was, good old fashioned oil based stuff.
Pa12
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If the hurricane came out in 73 I probably got it in 74. I would have been 14. That explains why it took me so long to build. My mind would have been more on a different type of bird
entertainment
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I had a Hurricane and a Spitfire, and used lots of lacquer paints with an airbrush so must have breathed quite a bit. Now it is hard to buy lacquer paints here in the States. The liquid cement is also incredibly toxic. Somehow we all survived to be here on VLJ.
Pa12
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This was just the beginning for me. Most of the stuff I used and was exposed to throughout my career has been banned. Everything fro MEK to polyurethane paint. Even the turbine engine oil is listed as a carcinogen. And we were drenched in it most of the time.
entertainment
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The Testor's liquid cement for polystyrene still has MEK, at least as one component. Not sure the other ingredients are too safe either. I think it is only recommended for use under a fume hood or outside!
Pa12
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When I think about all the restorations I’ve done, airplanes, cars, motorcycles etc, it’s actually much like modelling on a larger scale. Once IT’s disassembled, parts cleaned, repaired or replaced, it becomes like big model. Paint all the parts individually and start assembling in a specific order. Like modelling, I take my time on each individual part and do the best I can . Eventually it all comes together in a nice finished project.
Pa12
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Wouldn’t be surprised. Mek can’t be beat for cleaning, but it’s nasty stuff. I stripped a c-172 for my father years ago for a repaint. After the paint stripper I had to go over every square inch with scotchbrite soaked in MEK. Young and stupid (and before I was in the business) I didn’t even wear gloves. Hands would cramp up to the point I couldn’t make a fist. But it sure does the job.
