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ChrisJH666

Member since
January 2004
From: Brisbane Australia

Posted by ChrisJH666 on Sunday, May 2, 2004 12:15 PM

AND a 1/72 Boomerang from Special Hobby!!!!! Hehehe!!! Evil [}:)]

In the queue: 1/48 Beech Staggerwing (RAAF), P38 (RAAF), Vultee Vengeance (RAAF), Spitfire Vb (Malta), Spitfire VIII x2 (RAAF), P39 x2 (RAAF), Martin Baltimore (Malta?), Martin Maryland (Malta), Typhoon NF1b, Hellcat x2 (FAA)

Chris

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tweety1

Member since
August 2003
From: Alice Springs Australia

Posted by tweety1 on Sunday, May 2, 2004 10:02 AM

Oh you guys are the essence of evil Evil [}:)]

--Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???

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ChrisJH666

Member since
January 2004
From: Brisbane Australia

Posted by ChrisJH666 on Sunday, May 2, 2004 8:13 AM

Hey Tweety1! There's a 1/48 Beaufort coming out too!!! Big Smile [:D]

In the queue: 1/48 Beech Staggerwing (RAAF), P38 (RAAF), Vultee Vengeance (RAAF), Spitfire Vb (Malta), Spitfire VIII x2 (RAAF), P39 x2 (RAAF), Martin Baltimore (Malta?), Martin Maryland (Malta), Typhoon NF1b, Hellcat x2 (FAA)

Chris

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tweety1

Member since
August 2003
From: Alice Springs Australia

Posted by tweety1 on Sunday, May 2, 2004 7:29 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by ILuv3ggs

they were an F4E Phantom ... look on the RAAF website, then co to interactive, and then desk top backgrounds, they have a phantom in there ... they kept thier american serial numbers too i think ...

Awwww..................see, now you've done it 3ggs............................as if I wasn't confused enough Tongue [:P]

Sabre, or maybe Phantom, no wait.........................Beaufighter, oooooooooooooh hangon, whats that pretty shiny one........................................?

oh mummy, make the bad man stop Big Smile [:D]

--Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???

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tweety1

Member since
August 2003
From: Alice Springs Australia

Posted by tweety1 on Sunday, May 2, 2004 7:10 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by j.s.harrison

Yeah tweety1 Phantoms were used for a while as a stop gap while the RAAF were waiting for the F111 2 squadrons i think and also they had the sharper longer nose not the elegant nose of the earlier F4 Phantoms.
I had a book called Canberra,Phantom and F111 in Australian service,its a part of a whole series and i still have Meteor,Sabre and Mirage in Australian service,its a great book with plenty of pics from all units that operated them.
J.S.

A book on the CAC Sabre huh!!!!!!!
(wipes drool from keyboard)

So where did you get it from, or do you have the ISBN number for it?????

--Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???

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ILuv3ggs

Member since
December 2002
From: Brisbane, Australia

Posted by ILuv3ggs on Sunday, May 2, 2004 4:37 AM

they were an F4E Phantom ... look on the RAAF website, then co to interactive, and then desk top backgrounds, they have a phantom in there ... they kept thier american serial numbers too i think ...

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ChrisJH666

Member since
January 2004
From: Brisbane Australia

Posted by ChrisJH666 on Sunday, May 2, 2004 2:11 AM

Got any books on Boomerangs in service??? Big Smile [:D]

In the queue: 1/48 Beech Staggerwing (RAAF), P38 (RAAF), Vultee Vengeance (RAAF), Spitfire Vb (Malta), Spitfire VIII x2 (RAAF), P39 x2 (RAAF), Martin Baltimore (Malta?), Martin Maryland (Malta), Typhoon NF1b, Hellcat x2 (FAA)

Chris

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 2, 2004 12:14 AM

Yeah tweety1 Phantoms were used for a while as a stop gap while the RAAF were waiting for the F111 2 squadrons i think and also they had the sharper longer nose not the elegant nose of the earlier F4 Phantoms.
I had a book called Canberra,Phantom and F111 in Australian service,its a part of a whole series and i still have Meteor,Sabre and Mirage in Australian service,its a great book with plenty of pics from all units that operated them.
J.S.

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tweety1

Member since
August 2003
From: Alice Springs Australia

Posted by tweety1 on Friday, April 30, 2004 11:21 AM

An Aussie building binge ain't too bad of an idea.
When you think of how many American a/c are made each year, seems about time for a change Wink [;)]

I am still leaning towards the CAC Sabre, but I just found out tonight that the F4 Phantom was part of the Aussie airforce for around 6 months or so, some sort of political stuff up or something.
I heard this second hand, so maybe some of the recent retirees may be able to correct me. Wink [;)]

South Aussie Wink [;)]

Decisions decisions!!!!!

--Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, April 30, 2004 3:01 AM

tweety1 yeah mate 2 srews per door screwed em in the back so they cant be seen
2 doors 5ft by 1ft each sounds bloody huge mate i need to make myself another cabinet one that can fit the wingspan of my Tamiya 1/48 Lancaster that has been stored for the last 7 years and yes it will be an Aussie lanc.
Started another project last night Spitfire mk1 Battle of Britain i was going to do Douglas Baders seeing as though the decals for his spit came with the kit but have decided to do Paterson Clarence Hughes an Australian ace killed during the height of the Battle spitfire no x4009 thats all ihave at the moment so i need to do some research.
Ithink this group build has put me on an Aussie building binge [oh well]
J.S.

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tweety1

Member since
August 2003
From: Alice Springs Australia

Posted by tweety1 on Wednesday, April 28, 2004 9:34 AM

Hmmm, screws in the doors Approve [^]

Didn't think of that.

Screws $2.00
vs
2x5ftx1ft Lexcen plastic $220
Locksx4 $90

Bit of a no brainer huh! Dunce [D)]

--Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 28, 2004 3:59 AM

tweety1 i have to agree with your last post mate it is up to us parents to teach our kids the meaning of ANZAC day,it seems to me that the young ones in this country think that ANZAC day is all about the Gallipoli campaign and i can understand why they think that but in reality its to honour all servicemen and women past and present.
Oh yeah i ended up popping a couple of screws into the back of my cabinet doors so nobody can get into it without a cordless drill.
Chris i did buy my son a couple of those $5 snap together screw together sky pilots kits from KMart there good and strong about 1/72 scale not totally accurate but he loves them.

J.S.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 26, 2004 8:35 PM

Penrith Hobby Shops
The one in High St isn't. It's in and unknown street!! I'll give you the directions as given to me by a Chief Engineer.......Yer turn inta Batt Street and go on to th hurdy-gerdy and turn left an' it's in the first blocka shops on the left.
Now I think that should be ...From Mulgoa Rd turn into Batt St go as far as the Roundabout (Jammison st?) turn left and it is in the first block of shops on left.
I dont think that there are any shops on the right hand side of Jammison St only a park.
I have got to go down tomorrow and will check it out.
Dai

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tweety1

Member since
August 2003
From: Alice Springs Australia

Posted by tweety1 on Monday, April 26, 2004 9:02 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by South Aussie

ANZAC Day
As a retired serviceman Im glad to see that there are people out there who are still keeping the ANZAC spirit alive by passing the significance of this day on to the next generation. Lest We Forget.

But alas, these days more and more parents are not teaching their children the meaning of ANZAC day, or the importance of such a thing.

Not to mention schools that no longer see history as important as sport Disapprove [V]

For instance, on Rememberance Day, I have to tell the youngin's at work to pull their heads in and shut the hell up for a minute. They don't even know what it's for Disapprove [V]

I feel it is a parents responsibility to make sure our children understand what has been given by others.
From the soldier on the ground, through to the guy washing the trucks.
Lest We Forget

--Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???

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South Aussie

Member since
August 2003
From: South Australia

Posted by South Aussie on Monday, April 26, 2004 2:45 AM

ANZAC Day
As a retired serviceman Im glad to see that there are people out there who are still keeping the ANZAC spirit alive by passing the significance of this day on to the next generation. Lest We Forget.

Wayne I enjoy getting older, especially when I consider the alternative.

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South Aussie

Member since
August 2003
From: South Australia

Posted by South Aussie on Monday, April 26, 2004 2:34 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Dai Jones

Re Penrith hobby shops:-
The one that you spoke about is now in St.Marys in the main street. There is a new one in High St Penrith western end I think) and there is Kim at the Signal Box in Blaxland Off the Highway upstairs in the shops accross the road from the pub.
Dai.

Thanks Dai, use to frequent the shop for years during my times based in Penrith area, got friendly with Ian, even lost a model on display in his shop when it caught fire, (that was shop he had across from the ATO) always use to visit when in the Penrith area. Have visited Signal Box during my model railway days.

Wayne I enjoy getting older, especially when I consider the alternative.

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tweety1

Member since
August 2003
From: Alice Springs Australia

Posted by tweety1 on Sunday, April 25, 2004 7:28 PM

J.S., I can't wait for him to be old enough to sit next to me and have a go. I just hope he enjoys it enough to be part of the next generation of modellers. As for the cabinet, already designed it. Lexcen doors with twin locks so no stray toys can be thrown at it and break them, and recessed into the wood so no little fingers can get in there to pry it open Big Smile [:D]

Chris, his grandad has already got him a snap together f-18, so I'm not sure who wants this more, me or his grandad Smile [:)]

I even went and bought a tiny hobby desk for him. Mine is about 1 metre high so no toddlers can grab stuff, so it looks weird, 1 big bench, and what looks like a foot stool next to it Smile [:)]

--Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???

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ChrisJH666

Member since
January 2004
From: Brisbane Australia

Posted by ChrisJH666 on Sunday, April 25, 2004 9:35 AM

Try buying some cheap click together models for youngsters to keep him occupied while you are modelling. Then he is making his own models at the same time. Has all kinds of benefits, including showing the other half that you are involving him in your hobbies so he isn't snapping at her heels all day!! Laugh [(-D]

In the queue: 1/48 Beech Staggerwing (RAAF), P38 (RAAF), Vultee Vengeance (RAAF), Spitfire Vb (Malta), Spitfire VIII x2 (RAAF), P39 x2 (RAAF), Martin Baltimore (Malta?), Martin Maryland (Malta), Typhoon NF1b, Hellcat x2 (FAA)

Chris

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 25, 2004 6:38 AM

tweety1 my boy turns 3 today and i can tell you that your son is going to love playing with your models and helping you when your building,it can be a real pain but hey they just want to do what dad does.
[PS]make sure your display cabinet has locks on the doors before he learns to walk,i learned that the hard way.
J.S.

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tweety1

Member since
August 2003
From: Alice Springs Australia

Posted by tweety1 on Sunday, April 25, 2004 6:09 AM

Hey J.S., I sympathise, after the house is asleep, thats when I try and do most of my modelling too.
My lad turns 7 months on Friday, It's a pain, but I figure I can play catch up when he is old enough to go to school Wink [;)]

On ANZAC Day my family gets together and remembers our ancestors that have fallen, seeing as I'm one of the first generation Australians, (family are refugees from Europe), we don't have any Australians to remember as such, but we lay a wreath for them anyway, as will my son in time to come.
For all those that have fallen
Lest we forget

--Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 25, 2004 6:05 AM

Lest we forget i know i or my children will never forget,
ILuv3ggs no i didnt go to any services today because its my sons birthday on the 25th but my old man Major A W Harrison marched today as he always does.

Happy anzac holiday boys J.S

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tweety1

Member since
August 2003
From: Alice Springs Australia

Posted by tweety1 on Sunday, April 25, 2004 6:00 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by nicholma

(Ok, we all know NZ isn't a real country)

No you got it wrong Australia is just an island off the west coast of New Zealand!!

Touche nicholma Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

(mumbles to self)
Damn Kiwi's and their quick wit Tongue [:P]

--Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens???

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luke

Member since
December 2002
From: -

Posted by luke on Sunday, April 25, 2004 3:44 AM

ok lads - seeing u guys r askin bout LHS locations, ere is a Hobby Shop Directory that I use off the Perth Military Modeling Site. It doesn't hav every little shop nor the brand new ones, but ere goes:

http://pmms.webace.com.au/shops.htm

I've come across others, but not with weblinks or good contact details. If u boyz av any other Directory's that u use or know r out there, plz share them!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 24, 2004 11:04 PM

Agreed. Lest we forget.

I got my Australian Lighthorse figure for this build the other day. I am making it for my Dad to represent his Dad, Frank, who was in the 10th Lighthorse. His older brother was KIA over there and is buried at the Kantara War memorial cemetery in Egypt. My Uncle tells me it is surrounded by Eucalyptus trees, which are maintained by the locals.

Matt

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 24, 2004 11:04 PM

Re Penrith hobby shops:-
The one that you spoke about is now in St.Marys in the main street. There is a new one in High St Penrith western end I think) and there is Kim at the Signal Box in Blaxland Off the Highway upstairs in the shops accross the road from the pub.
Dai.

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luke

Member since
December 2002
From: -

Posted by luke on Saturday, April 24, 2004 10:48 PM

ANZAC Day Sunday 25th April 2004 - "Lest We Forget"

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 24, 2004 5:20 PM

Many thanks for the info South Aussie. I will check out the Firestorm site and a compressor at K-Mart.

Regards,

Bob

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ILuv3ggs

Member since
December 2002
From: Brisbane, Australia

Posted by ILuv3ggs on Saturday, April 24, 2004 8:18 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by nicholma

(Ok, we all know NZ isn't a real country)

No you got it wrong Australia is just an island off the west coast of New Zealand!!

lol that cracke me up Tongue [:P]

anyone going to any services for Anzac day ? i am visiting my Great Grand fathers Plaque to pay my repsects ... will be good to see it !

later

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 24, 2004 8:06 AM

Hey guys 12 for the group build and 23 aussies online thats impresive thanks for the stats tweety1 and thanks for the website Luke never knew it existed so ill give it a go.
Tweety1 kid,work,sleep sounds like my house i have 3 kids the oldest being 3 this ANZAC day then 18 months and the youngest is 7 months and theres the work thing,trying to find time to model can be difficult so i mainly model at night when the house is asleep or i get the attack of the model destroying toddlers.

Welcome back Bob 20 years ive just bought a Tamiya 1/35 Matilda 2 reissued buy Tamiya first kitted in 1973 i think and its a great kit,hope you enjoy your Badger 155 i have a Badger 175 Cresendo and its never given me any problems at all,as far as compressors go try your local Supa Cheap auto shops they sell them for a couple of hundred bucks but you will have to change the airline connection.
[PS]Nicholma just read your last post and all i can say is touche.

Happy ANZAC day everyone [including Kiwis] J.S.

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South Aussie

Member since
August 2003
From: South Australia

Posted by South Aussie on Saturday, April 24, 2004 3:19 AM

For Dai or any other modeler based in the Penrith/ lower Blue mountains area. Can you comfirm that Penrith Toys & Hobbies in Penrith have move to St Marys? The reason I would like to know is that I am going to be in the Penrith area in early June and would like to visit them.

Wayne I enjoy getting older, especially when I consider the alternative.

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