Mainly RAF models with a NZ connection
May 6, 2022 17:56:13 GMT 12
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Post by Antonio on May 6, 2022 17:56:13 GMT 12
A trip down Memory Lane
As a kid (1950's - early 60's) with a love of plastic kits, Airfix with a few Revell were the norm.
But to discover that the Airfix Wellington was a 75 (NZ) Sqn aircraft was amazing. (Little NZ in a far-flung corner of the globe- wow) and then to find that their Mosquito was from 487 Sqn, well that was a proud moment for this youngster.
Then in the nascent decal market, Almark produced their S2 sheet of the RNZAF P-40, F4U & P-51 as well as the Battle of Britain C1 sheet with Al Deere's Kiwi.
To watch the explosion in kit and after-market products (plus home-made) is an interesting subject in its own right.
I have made data sheets of Civil, RNZAF & NZ connections which I have enjoyed - well I still do as it is a dynamic market.
So I thought I would dedicate a site to Modellers that have built aircraft with a Kiwi connection.
Let me know what you thinks of this idea.
As a kid (1950's - early 60's) with a love of plastic kits, Airfix with a few Revell were the norm.
But to discover that the Airfix Wellington was a 75 (NZ) Sqn aircraft was amazing. (Little NZ in a far-flung corner of the globe- wow) and then to find that their Mosquito was from 487 Sqn, well that was a proud moment for this youngster.
Then in the nascent decal market, Almark produced their S2 sheet of the RNZAF P-40, F4U & P-51 as well as the Battle of Britain C1 sheet with Al Deere's Kiwi.
To watch the explosion in kit and after-market products (plus home-made) is an interesting subject in its own right.
I have made data sheets of Civil, RNZAF & NZ connections which I have enjoyed - well I still do as it is a dynamic market.
So I thought I would dedicate a site to Modellers that have built aircraft with a Kiwi connection.
Let me know what you thinks of this idea.
