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Post by ZacYates on Nov 21, 2008 18:15:42 GMT 12
Hi all! Short and sweet, I'm after ANY issue of the 1:72 FROG/Novo/Zvezda Fokker F.VIIb3/m "Southern Cross", preferably with decals. I want to build it as I'm on a big Kingsford Smith kick at the moment, having just reread the book "Smithy" by Ian Mackersey. Any/all help greatly appreciated! ....also looking for a Lockheed Altair!  |
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Post by Naki on Nov 21, 2008 21:34:13 GMT 12
Hi Zac - my father has that kit unbuilt - not sure whether he will part with it though - must be rare now!
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Post by ZacYates on Nov 23, 2008 6:49:52 GMT 12
Apparently it pops up on eBay.co.uk every so often, and a couple of online stores in the UK have them.....I'd prefer (for shipping costs) to get one in NZ though. Plus that means less time to wait! |
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Post by Fletcher400 on Nov 24, 2008 11:19:39 GMT 12
Hey Zac, Im in the UK at the moment for a few months, if one pops up let me know, and Ill grab it for you.
cheers
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Post by ZacYates on Nov 24, 2008 18:48:24 GMT 12
You're a legend  |
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Post by planeimages on Nov 28, 2008 23:08:38 GMT 12
Which exhaust system will you use? Note that over-wing exhausts were fitted to the outer engines for one of the NZ trip.
You could nick the finished model which is on display at Sydney(KS) airport terminal building but it doesn't carry enough fuel to fly to NZ.
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Post by flyjoe180 on Nov 30, 2008 9:45:18 GMT 12
I am thinking that some sort of Avation Pioneer range of models would be very popular. Airfix had the Fighter Aces range, and there are numerous other military themes going, but a civilian pioneers range would be a good idea. So many different and varied aircraft types and people.
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Post by ZacYates on Nov 30, 2008 14:44:56 GMT 12
Frog had a few, later released by Novo - Alcock and Brown's Vimy, the Old Bus, DH Comet G-ACSS, Amy Johnson's Moth Jason....would be good to see them revived by "high tech" companies today . By the way, found a few FROG issues of 'USU on eBay, hoping like mad to get one |
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Post by ZacYates on Dec 1, 2008 6:35:18 GMT 12
Thread can now be dead - just won not only a FROG "Old Bus", but also a FROG 1:72 Vickers Vimy! All parts, all decals, all in original boxes, all for under NZ$75 including shipping!
Oh, forgot to day, FROG also released a Spirit Of St Louis, but I've bought a cheaper Testors version. I'm surprised they (FROG) never released a Gull Six with G-ADPR in the decals.....
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Post by lumpy on Dec 4, 2008 16:45:19 GMT 12
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Post by mstokes on Dec 4, 2008 19:17:55 GMT 12
That is an incredible model...
It would take a lot to be letting that one go!
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