John L

Just ordered this model and awaiting delivery. Already have the acrylic paint waiting --- Tamiya. Used this paint to convert my Hurricane JX-B to a Sea Hurricane, 7-L ( preserved at Old Warden) This plane flew from HMS Indomitable in WW2 when my Dad served on the Malta Convoy Pedestal 1942. Carrier was badly damaged by bombs so he moved on to the Russian Convoys on Corvettes!! The replacement pilot is ready ( what were they thinking of? ). Going to follow this thread with interest as I start my own mods. By the way, got through the thirties, forties, fifties too busy to model and now retired -- ah bliss, moved on so far from my younger days, and foamies are so much easier to repair!!!! Good luck with the build.

Hello Mike, I'm one of the Kilton Forest Fliers, sorry not to have seen this sooner. We are a group of about six, starting from an original two. All others are casual approaches on the field who are now firm friends and fellow fliers. We have a few agreed 'rules' for safe flying:- 1. Join the BMFA, follow their safety rules, advice and get insured. 2. Quiet and Electric Flight only ( as you know we are about 500 metres from housing ) 3. Don't try to fly without a mentor from our group, we have a couple who are great guys and really good teachers 4. Don't fly alone 5. By all means approach us introduce yourself, we are continually surprised by the range of people who stop and chat ( one lady's husband flew with 617 Squadron in WW2!!! ) Ask advice from all sources as you have done here before making your first purchase decision. Good luck John