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by james solomon
Mon 16 Jul 2018, 4:41 pm
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: Flying Legends 2018
Replies: 195
Views: 86034

Re: Flying Legends 2018

What reg was the F35
by james solomon
Mon 18 Dec 2017, 9:54 pm
Forum: Aircraft Modelling
Topic: Un Yellowing a model
Replies: 2
Views: 1499

Re: Un Yellowing a model

Assuming that it just the surface that has discoloured with exposure to the atmosphere have you tried a mild abrasive such as T Cut/ Brasso? I'd try it on a scrap piece first as I dont know how it might react with the plastic! Yeah its discoloured with the exposure to the atmosphere and its the sam...
by james solomon
Mon 18 Dec 2017, 9:33 pm
Forum: Aircraft Modelling
Topic: Un Yellowing a model
Replies: 2
Views: 1499

Un Yellowing a model

I have a question purchased a snap fit kit off of eBay but the white on it has yellowed. Is there any way to make it white again or un yellow it a bit as it does not look right looks more cream on the model and the stand than white
by james solomon
Fri 20 Oct 2017, 10:58 pm
Forum: General Photography
Topic: Fire Truck
Replies: 1
Views: 1312

Fire Truck

Saw this old beast on the recent Turkish trip

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by james solomon
Fri 29 Sep 2017, 9:14 pm
Forum: Aircraft Modelling
Topic: Modelling Forum Boost
Replies: 77
Views: 69893

Re: Modelling Forum Boost

Id be up for 1/144th scale as I have a 727 to collect and some decals to purchase of Hannants when I decide what else to combine with the Wadair decals to get the postage
by james solomon
Fri 08 Sep 2017, 7:56 pm
Forum: Aircraft Modelling
Topic: RAAF Caribou
Replies: 1
Views: 1825

RAAF Caribou

A question to ask the knowledgeable modellers here I am thinking of this as an idea for an xmas present for dad. He served with 35sqn at Townsville with Hueys and Carribou's and want to try and put a kit together maybe with custom decal set inside it to represent one of the 2 depicted below 1/72-6 o...
by james solomon
Thu 31 Aug 2017, 9:03 pm
Forum: Heads Up/OTT
Topic: Macclesfield
Replies: 4
Views: 2068

Macclesfield

There's a chopper doing circuits round my area now its quite loud and if it was a police chopper it have the spotlight on but someone may prove me wrong also radar doesn't pick it up
by james solomon
Sat 19 Aug 2017, 2:57 pm
Forum: Heads Up/OTT
Topic: Unknow today
Replies: 4
Views: 2085

Re: Unknow today

Here are the pics and never saw it on radar when I looked at flightradar24 or NATS app
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1UDz ... TNteF9HcW8
by james solomon
Sat 19 Aug 2017, 2:49 pm
Forum: Heads Up/OTT
Topic: Unknow today
Replies: 4
Views: 2085

Re: Unknow today

cg_341 wrote:G-HUBB, Partenavia P.68

why would it be doing circuits here of all places
by james solomon
Sat 19 Aug 2017, 2:44 pm
Forum: Heads Up/OTT
Topic: Unknow today
Replies: 4
Views: 2085

Unknow today

Doing circuits now over the Weston estate in Macclesfield is this blue and white almost islander/twin otter/pantenavia looking aircraft pics to follow on the drive but can anyone id it please
by james solomon
Mon 07 Aug 2017, 9:19 pm
Forum: 'Golden Oldies' Photos
Topic: Mojave - 1980s
Replies: 3
Views: 2527

Re: Mojave - 1980s

Link doesn't work but sounds interesting to take a look
by james solomon
Sat 22 Jul 2017, 12:54 pm
Forum: Themed Photo Threads
Topic: Defunct Airlines
Replies: 1
Views: 3501

Defunct Airlines

Post your pics of defunct airlines http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af26/Jamessolomon1/MyTravel/IM000320.jpg http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af26/Jamessolomon1/MyTravel/IM000291.jpg http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af26/Jamessolomon1/HAJJ%202012%20BPN/Banjarmasin/DirgantaraAirServiceIslanderP...
by james solomon
Mon 19 Dec 2016, 4:54 pm
Forum: Themed Photo Threads
Topic: Engines
Replies: 8
Views: 6118

Engines

Just an idea i had seeing 2 of my shots one scanned from a family open day in the late 90s at British Airways Mainmtenance Cardiff anf the other a HAJJ shot with me in both 1998 BAMC Family open day RB211 https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/416811_544316992262003_702628162_n.jpg?oh=6fb52d2...
by james solomon
Mon 19 Dec 2016, 4:32 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: your least favourite 2016 airshow moment...
Replies: 47
Views: 7359

Re: your least favourite 2016 airshow moment...

Duxford Flying Legends being hit in the back of the head 12 times with a rather humongus slr lens then asking them not to and being sweared at then continued to wack me. The other is motorised mobility scooters art Bruntingthorpe jets day running over your feet then you have a dig at them and they ...
by james solomon
Mon 19 Dec 2016, 4:22 pm
Forum: General Aviation Photos
Topic: 28-08-16 Bruntingthorpe
Replies: 0
Views: 1360

28-08-16 Bruntingthorpe

Down near the 747 was some private aircraft the 3 of us hung around and Phill got talking to the guys around the BAE Warton Flying Club Piper PA-28 Warrior II since he is ex Woodford before venturing into commercial aviation on the line. A nice bunch of blokes to chat to and its in the old scheme yo...
by james solomon
Mon 19 Dec 2016, 4:17 pm
Forum: Airline & Commercial Aviation Photos
Topic: 28-08-16 Bruntingthorpe
Replies: 1
Views: 1210

28-08-16 Bruntingthorpe

Just got around to these photos of the Transaero 747-400. 3 of us went to the event and had Phill gave me a different view on the lightnings since he had worked in Saudi Arabia on them but a cracking day. Got told off by some staff for being down here but the 747 was just crying out to take a photo ...
by james solomon
Sun 18 Dec 2016, 3:07 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: your least favourite 2016 airshow moment...
Replies: 47
Views: 7359

Re: your least favourite 2016 airshow moment...

Duxford Flying Legends being hit in the back of the head 12 times with a rather humongus slr lens then asking them not to and being sweared at then continued to wack me. The other is motorised mobility scooters art Bruntingthorpe jets day running over your feet then you have a dig at them and they d...
by james solomon
Sat 17 Dec 2016, 3:17 pm
Forum: Aircraft Modelling
Topic: The collection
Replies: 9
Views: 3106

Re: The collection

Dusted this off from earlier in the year when I built it Zvezda Tu134 CCCP-65085

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by james solomon
Sun 11 Dec 2016, 8:54 pm
Forum: Themed Photo Threads
Topic: The 'Huey' Family Photo Album...
Replies: 38
Views: 21164

Re: The 'Huey' Family Photo Album...

RAAF UH1H

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by james solomon
Sun 11 Dec 2016, 6:23 pm
Forum: For Sale & Wanted Ads
Topic: Used Decals for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 451

Re: Used Decals for sale

Some more from the box F-117A Nighthawk £3 http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e201/jamessolomon/SAM_3740_zpsemxxvrwx.jpg Douglas Skyraider A-1 J £2 http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e201/jamessolomon/SAM_3741_zpsfrekwoyx.jpg Mig 21C £2 http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e201/jamessolomon/SAM_3742_zpsx...
by james solomon
Sun 11 Dec 2016, 1:07 pm
Forum: For Sale & Wanted Ads
Topic: Used Decals for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 451

Used Decals for sale

Was given a box of dcal sheet used and are out of my league in terms of era so I was going to sell the ones listed below at the moment but do have a couple more to concider all 1/72 EE Lightning F2A/F6 £4 or £5 - I think these may be larger scale not sure http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e201/james...
by james solomon
Tue 23 Sep 2014, 2:04 pm
Forum: General Aviation Photos
Topic: E-GO at Fowlmere
Replies: 9
Views: 2154

Re: E-GO at Fowlmere

Ah we only went as far as the exhibit farm end where the treed line is and the Nissen huts on the opposite side where the road goes into the other field and dissapears didnt go all the way
by james solomon
Tue 23 Sep 2014, 2:01 pm
Forum: Airline & Commercial Aviation Photos
Topic: Cathay Pacific 747 B-HOP Bruntingthorpe
Replies: 5
Views: 4241

Re: Cathay Pacific 747 B-HOP Bruntingthorpe

I think Cathay's 747-400s are being replaced by 800s so im guessing all may pass through via Manchester
by james solomon
Tue 23 Sep 2014, 11:34 am
Forum: General Aviation Photos
Topic: E-GO at Fowlmere
Replies: 9
Views: 2154

Re: E-GO at Fowlmere

How far is the airfield when you hit the gate on the road into the wide open fields been walking around there when camping for Duxford shows
by james solomon
Mon 22 Sep 2014, 2:58 pm
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: Flying Legends 2014!
Replies: 415
Views: 103582

Re: Flying Legends 2014!

Dvd out yet at all got a couple of other shows dvd faster for 2014. Been enjoying watching the German phantom farewell and a Danish one my mate sent me again for the 3rd time