D H 88 Comet

[meremodeller]

The Tamiya Red was was the standard paint from a jar and judging by the shop's price label it must be at least 20 years old as that model shop closed 20 years ago!

[meremodeller]

I've just had a close look at the price ticket, 99p for the old 23 ml jar.

[zak]

I've just had a close look at the price ticket, 99p for the old 23 ml jar.

Typical, you could be a Yorkshire man.

[MSea]

I've just had a close look at the price ticket, 99p for the old 23 ml jar.

Typical, you could be a Yorkshire man.

You are incorrect Zak - not if he pays THAT MUCH for his paint - hohohohhoho

[cph64]

Thanks Bill. I have tins of enamel that are decades old and got upset recently when I used up the last of my track colour. They still come in handy when I need something I haven't got as an acrylic.

[meremodeller]

The DH88 Comet is now complete!
Would I build another one? No, although if anybody wants tips on how to build this kit I have plenty.  Too much etched brass, poor fit, muddled instructions and very much a short run kit which seems to have started life as a vac-form kit. AND NOW at £59.40 from Hannants you really have got to want one for a special collection.

[zak]

Well done Bill, looks like you have made a nice job of that.

[councilman]

What an Aeroplane... Absolutely Beautiful.
Andy.

[Haddock]

Nice looking model, as you say, expensive for what it is. I've just ordered HMS Belfast in 1:350 for £66.00
including postage, it will take a while to come but worth the wait.
You have to ask yourself, "did I get £60 worth of pleasure out of the kit?", if the answer is yes, then it's worth it.
What does it cost you to treat the wife to a night out with a meal?
Haddock.

[zak]

Nice looking model, as you say, expensive for what it is. I've just ordered HMS Belfast in 1:350 for £66.00
including postage, it will take a while to come but worth the wait.
You have to ask yourself, "did I get £60 worth of pleasure out of the kit?", if the answer is yes, then it's worth it.
What does it cost you to treat the wife to a night out with a meal?
Haddock.

Treat the wife?
What planet are you on?
Come on Tony, Fish, chips and mushy peas surely?

[chriswil42]

Excellent finish there Bill. Did you enjoy building it?

[cph64]

Great work Bill, the detail looks superb.

[zak]

There is an article about this aircraft in the free paper - "The Bridlington Echo".
I will save it for you, it involves Amy Johnson.

[Red Lancer]

It looks really good, Bill

[Bigkev]

There is an article about this aircraft in the free paper - "The Bridlington Echo".
I will save it for you, it involves Amy Johnson.

Not seen the article, but didn't Amy Johnson and Jim Mollinson fly in another DH.88, not this paticular machine?
I might be very wrong.
Cheers,
Bigkev