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Post by Greeno on Sept 18, 2010 16:02:34 GMT 12
Hi guys,
As you can see I'm new to this forum.
I'm looking for a scale model of a Fairchild Metroliner, preferably in 1:32/1:48.
Can any of you steer me in the best direction for this, either online or locally?
Also, what supply stores would be the best in the Wellington area for paints, glues and custom decals etc?
Thanks in advance!
Iain
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Post by Bruce on Sept 18, 2010 20:47:34 GMT 12
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Post by Greeno on Sept 19, 2010 10:12:42 GMT 12
Many thanks Bruce!
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Post by kb on Sept 19, 2010 19:01:55 GMT 12
It's available in the I think, Wellington Air Amulance markings. The red one housed at Rongotai.
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Post by Greeno on Sept 19, 2010 20:12:58 GMT 12
Hey KB, That was how I was planning to build it...can you shed any light on where this one would be available from? Cheers, Iain
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Post by flyjoe180 on Sept 19, 2010 21:10:14 GMT 12
Can't you get enough of looking at it?  |
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Post by ams888 on Sept 20, 2010 10:53:30 GMT 12
Also, what supply stores would be the best in the Wellington area for paints, glues and custom decals etc? Modelcrafts and Hobbies in Wellington are pretty good. They are the corner of Victoria and Dixon Sts. See their website www.modelcraftsandhobbies.co.nz |
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Post by phil on Sept 20, 2010 14:56:35 GMT 12
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Post by Greeno on Sept 20, 2010 17:16:42 GMT 12
Brilliant, Phil! And AMS, checked out the Modelcrafts website- I imagine the shop itself is comprehensive to say the least...
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Post by kb on Sept 20, 2010 17:19:52 GMT 12
Iain, RVHP kits are nice but expensive. You will probably find that Modelimex in Czech is cheaper. I have the kit here in Auckland if you live handy and want to have a look.
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Post by Greeno on Sept 20, 2010 18:14:07 GMT 12
KB, checked the site out. They ARE expensive! Unfortunately I'm in Wellington so won't be able to view your kit, thanks for the offer though.
Iain
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Post by flyjoe180 on Sept 21, 2010 17:34:55 GMT 12
How much was it Iain?
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Post by Greeno on Sept 21, 2010 19:52:51 GMT 12
50 quid (plus postage)- a bit too expensive for a poorly paid F/O considering I'd need to buy all the paint and glue etc etc!!
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Post by kb on Sept 21, 2010 22:58:03 GMT 12
I'ts 43.26 euros at Modelimex which is a lot cheaper but not cheap.
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dingo
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Post by dingo on Nov 27, 2010 15:42:10 GMT 12
Hi, I see the last post is quite old so you might have already got one but I've just finished building the 1:72 RVHP kit myself. It was expensive for what it is. I paid $NZ108.00 for it from hannants and it's tiny. I wanted something bigger myself but that was all I could find. I work as a part time crewman on the the actual aircraft so let me know if you need some reference photos. There is no interior detail so I added quite abit of extras to mine. Here's a link to it if you're interested. www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=220364&hl=metroliner |
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Post by flyjoe180 on Nov 29, 2010 15:35:25 GMT 12
Not cheap are they!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2010 16:54:17 GMT 12
Great model though! After reading the preview I'm half-tempted to get one for myself and do it as an ANZ machine.
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dingo
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Post by dingo on Nov 29, 2010 23:36:41 GMT 12
Yeah definitely not cheap, $108 for a model with a fuselage the same size as a whiteboard marker.
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