Pictures from Duxford.

[BarryW]

I had a great day out Sunday and I have taken a lot of photos that may interest you.

just about the first thing we see is the imposing sight of a Short Sunderland...now come on HKM what about your new 1/48 range, you know it makes sense....







It is easier on the iPad to do this as a series of shorter posts than try to do them all in one..... more very soon....

 

[BarryW]

Here is the Mk 1 Spitty rescued from a beach in Calais and now in flying condition, we so need a decent Mk 1 in 1/32, how about ICM for that?




Another perfect for a nice 1/32 ICM release. A Lysander...


Now I do believe that ICM are releasing one of these in 1/32

Fiat Falco.

 

[BarryW]

One more perfect for HKM but in their traditional 1/32 range... The Blenheim though I would prefer the later long nose version.


A nice view of the Lancaster from above, ready for the HKM Nose Art edition....or....


HKM again, but I think I will be getting the 1/48 version, I do hope they release a ‘F’. Sally B first.....just gotta love the nose art....

 

[BarryW]

Anyone building the Meng DR1? This is for you.

 

[BarryW]

Hawker Hurricane ....come on Tamiya this would be a perfect 1/32 for you...


The cockpit.


look how thin the aerial wire is and how small the insulator.

 

[BarryW]

Another that needs the Tamiya 1/32 treatment... a P47

 

[BarryW]

Eagle roaring overhead....

 

[BarryW]

Those panel lines washes are so unrealistic... Tornado GR4

 

[BarryW]

Come on HK, release your 1/32 Spey engined Phantom

 

[BarryW]

Better let the US in on the Phantom act, the Zoukei Mura 1/48 is a goody for this.

 

[BarryW]

Is that Aotake I see.... the Zero cockpit section. The Tamiya 1/32 Zero is as close to the perfect Zero kit that you can get.

 

[BarryW]

The weathering on the replica Spitty is not very realistic....

 

[BarryW]

I am very tempted by the HKM B25...

 

[BarryW]

Now, after that Spey Phantom we really need one of these in 1/32 alongside it, a Buccaneer

 

[boatman]

HI Barry looks like you had a lovely day out with some excellent pics ive been several times but the trouble is when you go with others in their car i had to keep up with them an i could not look at the planes properley or read up about them but still enjoyed it an now ive seen you go i think a trip there for me is in the pipeline an did not the sunderland props have yellow tips ? an did you have to wear a mask ? as in the lank pic it looks like to me some poeple not wearing one an how much is it to go in now for an oap ? an many thanks for posting your pics on here
chris

 

[BarryW]

Now for some random pictures....

 

[adt70hk]

Barry

Thanks so much for posting these. A friend of I were planning to go in the early Spring and then lockdown hit.

I'm assuming you had to pre-book tickets? Was it busy and how much impact did social distancing measures impact the experience? It's well over 35 years since I last went, so I'm long overdue a trip!

All the best.

Andrew

 

[BarryW]

HI Barry looks like you had a lovely day out with some excellent pics ive been several times but the trouble is when you go with others in their car i had to keep up with them an i could not look at the planes properley or read up about them but still enjoyed it an now ive seen you go i think a trip there for me is in the pipeline an did not the sunderland props have yellow tips ? an did you have to wear a mask ? as in the lank pic it looks like to me some poeple not wearing one an how much is it to go in now for an oap ?
chris

Mask inside, about £15 concession price...... it was a great day out...

 

[BarryW]

Barry

Thanks so much for posting these. A friend of I were planning to go in the early Spring and then lockdown hit.

I'm assuming you had to pre-book tickets? Was it busy and how much impact did social distancing measures impact the experience? It's well over 35 years since I last went, so I'm long overdue a trip!

All the best.

Andrew

Yes, prebooked time for arrival. Distancing no problem as lots of space and masks must be worn inside so get a comfortable one...

 

[Tim Marlow]

Great shots. Always wanted to go, but have never yet got there.....
I’ve seen a few of these in the air over the years though, my favourites of the larger aircraft being the Catalina and the Blenheim. Always like seeing a Sally B though, or Memphis Belle as she used to be on the other side....