Airfix Quick-Build BAE Hawk

[Kevin WS]

Nope. Not too old!

The models look great - I like the not painting bit!

[Gixergs]

They remind me very much of the display models that I used to see at GEC Avionics, now BAE or at least what's left of it, very effective and the range keeps increasing.

[Wyvern]

Originally Posted by ghshinn

If a guy's going to do plastic, that's the way to go! I might even try that. Is 68 to old to still be a kid, Wyvern?

Garland

Hell no, Garland! Sounds like the ideal age to be one!

Wyvern

[Kevin WS]

Had a look at the Airfix site.

Nice range of around half a dozen models.

[Wyvern]

My buddy Gixergs presented me with another couple of Airfix Quick-Build kits for Christmas this year (he got a Monogram 1/49th scale P-61 from me, in case you're wondering). An early-war Spitfire (looks like it was designed to replicate a Mk.I or Mk.II) and an Me-109e-ish, done with the famous yellow nose of Battle of Britain fame! Here they are under the tree:

[Wyvern]

Now let's build a Spitfire! the following sequence shows what you get in the box, the major sub-assemblies, and the completed model on its stand- both naked and after the peel-and-stick decals are applied. The decals have very light "tack"; I think, though the instructions don't mention this, to make them easy to re-position or even remove if you wish to dis-assemble the model. Also, note that each color of the "paint scheme" is a separate piece, so assembling the plane is as much like putting together a 3D puzzle as it is like assembling a snap-together model. And for action-feature fans, the prop DOES rotate.

Wyvern

[Kevin WS]

Very nice.

If I see one I'm definitely going to pick it up!

[Gixergs]

That's built up really nice once you've done the Messertootle you'll be able to have your very own Battle of Britain.

[Wyvern]

And now for the 109... here's what you get in the box:

[Karl]

Looks more like Lego than airfix.

Still I would probably purchase a couple if I ever see them in this part of the world.