I once wanted my job title to include the word 'expert', until my boss pointed out that an ex is a has-been, and a spurt is a drip under pressure.Did you just call me an expert.....???!!!
I became a specialist instead.
Pete
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I became a specialist instead.
Pete
I once wanted my job title to include the word 'expert', until my boss pointed out that an ex is a has-been, and a spurt is a drip under pressure.
I became a specialist instead.
Pete
Ye Gods Pete - that one's seriously ancient! There's a story in my family that it's been passed down from generation to generation since before the Romans invaded!
Welcome Mike .
Good too see a new name in the forum joining in.
Have fun , ignore the fact that I said " experts " only .It's just wingy things are not me, no mud !
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Not to mention none of that funny colour green you're so obsessed with!!Welcome Mike .
Good too see a new name in the forum joining in.
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Put me down I haven't got one in the stash but i am off to get some pair tomorrow so I think that will change.
Any more takers
Ok I've got 8 willing to do this already, but I need 10.
In so far are:-
Me ( papa 695 )
Peter ( Stillp )
Andrew adt70hk )
Ian M
Geoff ( Geoffers )
Mike ( Valeron )
Mark ( Mark1 )
Peter ( Peterairfix )
In so far are:-
Me ( papa 695 )
Peter ( Stillp )
Andrew adt70hk )
Ian M
Geoff ( Geoffers )
Mike ( Valeron )
Mark ( Mark1 )
Peter ( Peterairfix )
Under the lend/lease agreement with Russia under WWII, they took delivery of a Mossy. serial nr. DK296, which they promptly crashed into the field they was supposed to be landing on.
Mossy. Check.
Red stars Check
Mud Check.
Go on, you know deep down inside that you want to...
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Didn't know that Ian.... You do make a compelling argument though!
Steady as she goes skipper. Loads of time yet. I recon you got this in the bag Ian.
Ok following further evidence from Ian why not, now we need Ron a fellow wood butcher to join in.
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Thanks John for being a good sport! Not sure I've ever seen your do a plane!Ok then Ian, perfect reason for joining in then esp as it crashed on landing , so I can have some mud then ! off to find one.
Many thanks John, being as your not a builder of flying things. glad to have you aboard.Ok then Ian, perfect reason for joining in then esp as it crashed on landing , so I can have some mud then ! off to find one.
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Well the order is in, have no idea what I'm letting my self in for.Got it in an auction on evil bay for £10 .50.
Matchbox
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As its going to be crashed thought it was ok for the money, have no idea about the coast now.
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Brand:MatchboxTitle:De Havilland MosquitoNumber:40116Scale:1:72Type:Full kitReleased:1989 | Rebox (Changed box only)Topic:De Havilland DH 98 Mosquito » Propeller (Aircraft)Box contents
Plastic sprue, Plastic sprue (Clear), Decalsheet (waterslide)Product timeline
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As its going to be crashed thought it was ok for the money, have no idea about the coast now.
Airborne01
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Go on then - not a 'wingy' for many moons but the Mossie is so beautiful - just don't expect too much! I'll almost certainly be the 'One in Ten'! (
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Steve
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Only a few , 2 in fact Andrew, one was a WW2 and the other pre war Biplane. Both Russian !
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Russian.... Now there is THE shocking statement of millennia!!