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**GEEDUBBYA** · 09-01-2008

Howdy guys and gals,

After a day off from building, I looked thru my stacks of models and found a U.S.A.F. Liason/Trainer that was manufactured in the U.K. for the United States Air Force.
Its the handley-Page "JETSTREAM" twin turboprop....this model, by airfix is in 1:72 scale, has tons of "itty bitty" parts but once completed looks really nice.
I purchased this kit on ebay about 2 months ago and when I got it, I noticed right away that the decals were yellowed and more than likely brittle. So, I placed them in my "spare decal" box and "bashed" a replacement set together using left over decals from an F-86D "Sabre-Dog", A "U2 spyplane" and "stars and bars" from a CH-53 "SeaStallion".
This kit, despite all the parts, took about 2 1/2 hrs to complete, alot of thime being spent on sifting through decals and masking off the model for painting.
This is an older kit, but if you can find it, buy it, its well worth the money you will spend.
Anyway, here she is on the hood of my truck (right after a thunderstorm, so I still didnt have to wax the truck for a reflective shine lol) :

History

The Jetstream was originally developed by Handley Page beginning in 1966. The prototype first flew in 1967.
By the end of 1969 cost overruns had driven this venerable aviation company to voluntary liquidation. Jetstream production rights eventually went to Scottish Aviation which became part of British Aerospace (BAe) in 1978.
Under BAe the Jetstream flourished with the introduction of the 19-seat Jetstream 31 in 1982. A 29-seat Jetstream 41 was introduced in 1991. Jetstreams 51 and 71 were announced but slipping sales led to the end of Jetstream production in 1997.

Have a good day,

Greg

09-01-2008	#1 (permalink)
GEEDUBBYA Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pine Bluff, Arkansas Real Name: Greg My Models: model planes tanks and helicopters as well as missiles and rockets Visit GEEDUBBYA's Gallery Posts: 1,015 Images: 329	Handley-Page Jetstream *Howdy guys and gals,* *After a day off from building, I looked thru my stacks of models and found a U.S.A.F. Liason/Trainer that was manufactured in the U.K. for the United States Air Force.* *Its the handley-Page "JETSTREAM" twin turboprop....this model, by airfix is in 1:72 scale, has tons of "itty bitty" parts but once completed looks really nice.* I purchased this kit on ebay about 2 months ago and when I got it, I noticed right away that the decals were yellowed and more than likely brittle. So, I placed them in my "spare decal" box and "bashed" a replacement set together using left over decals from an F-86D "Sabre-Dog", A "U2 spyplane" and "stars and bars" from a CH-53 "SeaStallion". *This kit, despite all the parts, took about 2 1/2 hrs to complete, alot of thime being spent on sifting through decals and masking off the model for painting.* *This is an older kit, but if you can find it, buy it, its well worth the money you will spend.* *Anyway, here she is on the hood of my truck (right after a thunderstorm, so I still didnt have to wax the truck for a reflective shine lol) :* *History* *The Jetstream was originally developed by Handley Page beginning in 1966. The prototype first flew in 1967.* By the end of 1969 cost overruns had driven this venerable aviation company to voluntary liquidation. Jetstream production rights eventually went to Scottish Aviation which became part of British Aerospace (BAe) in 1978. Under BAe the Jetstream flourished with the introduction of the 19-seat Jetstream 31 in 1982. A 29-seat Jetstream 41 was introduced in 1991. Jetstreams 51 and 71 were announced but slipping sales led to the end of Jetstream production in 1997. Have a good day, Greg