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Post by Calum on Feb 4, 2007 9:44:49 GMT 12
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Post by flyjoe180 on Feb 5, 2007 10:35:31 GMT 12
Interesting diorama scene.  |
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Post by mumbles on Feb 5, 2007 15:41:11 GMT 12
I take it the Airfix kit depicted is a much better build than the Matchbox one? I built the Matchbox one in the early 80's and even at that primitive stage I was aware that it was less than perfect. Having never seen an Airfix Strikemaster on sale anywhere, I'm wondering if it is worthwhile tracking one down  |
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Post by corsair67 on Feb 5, 2007 19:08:52 GMT 12
Goood to see a NZ Strikemaster featured.
Just curious from a 'planespotter' point of view, but did the RNZAF Strikemasters have the tail numbers when they were still in the swirly grey underside scheme?
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 5, 2007 19:21:58 GMT 12
Yes, they did Craig.
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Post by flyjoe180 on Feb 6, 2007 20:03:10 GMT 12
The Airfix Strikemaster is very commonly seen, the box has options for a Strikemaster 14 SQN RNZAF, or Jet Provost 5 of the RAF. The red and white JP is on the box cover.
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Post by Craig Sargent on Feb 7, 2007 12:08:03 GMT 12
The Airfix kit is light years ahead of the Matchbox kit. The decals are better quality and feature more stencilling. The interior is still lacking and the panel lines are raised, but it is a nice kit. It has two sets of markings 14 Sqn or a red and white RAF aircraft.
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Post by mumbles on Feb 7, 2007 19:32:21 GMT 12
The Airfix Strikemaster is very commonly seen, the box has options for a Strikemaster 14 SQN RNZAF, or Jet Provost 5 of the RAF. The red and white JP is on the box cover. Doh! Hadn't thought of that.....  Cheers, I'll have a look around and see if I can pick one up somewhere. |
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Post by flyjoe180 on Feb 8, 2007 9:53:50 GMT 12
Heres an image of the box lid:  |
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Post by mumbles on Feb 10, 2007 23:23:46 GMT 12
Thanks guys, I may have tracked one down....
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Post by mumbles on Feb 17, 2007 15:47:54 GMT 12
Thanks guys, I may have tracked one down.... Or not as it seems. Anyone know off hand where I can find one? |
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Post by Bruce on Feb 17, 2007 18:20:13 GMT 12
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