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Yes that'll be the one, I spent a lot of time building and flying models in my youth.
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Anyone get this kit?

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Whats the yellow car in the background?

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CitroJim wrote:I think my disappointment with them was they never looked like the box photos however carefully you made and painted them...
James May met one of the artists Roy Cross who was responsible for the artwork on many airfix boxes. Seems like the company airbrushed out some of the dramatic elements of his work in later years.



James May's personal favourite was this picture of a Lancaster limping home with an engine on fire!

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Guess what is on sale from today ALDI special buys

Guitars for £30, but also. Airfix kits at £4.99 :)

FCF. Bang on trend again!

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NewcastleFalcon wrote: FCF. Bang on trend again!
As befits Britain's premier Forum for all things French Automotive :-D

I love your new Avatar Neil, worth whatever happened to the forum during the host migration to see that one 8-)
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