Sticky Fingers

I'm not normally formal, but I though I'd try to be a bit different.

Anyway, I'm returning to the hobby after far too many years (my wife thinks I'm regressing to my childhood). Like a number of you I bought the odd Airfix kit when I was a kid (series 1 in a plastic bag for 2/6) and usually built them in an hour or two. I remember being really chuffed when my aunt bought me the B29 one Easter.

A few weeks back I happen to come across one of my favourite kits the Airfix B17G "Bit o Lace". This has got me started again, this time I want to make a really good job of it. Being an old kit it will need some TLC, also to make it a good reprsentation of the aircraft, some changes will have to be made. The Cheyanne (is that how you spell it?) rear gun mount on the kit is not accurate. the guns in the kit are terrible and will need replacing. I'll change the wheels as well while I'm at it and also the decal of the reclining lady "miss lace" is wearing - or not wearing white clothing when it should be red.

As I get started I'll let you know how i get on with this - but Isee it as a long term project and will dabble with other planes as well. I already have a Revell Halifax and a Mossie, P51D and P47 from Tamiya to play with.

One thing I have already found enjoyable is the research on the planes.

Enough for now

Alan