As I've finally been paid for my last commissioned painting, I've been able to get my own digital camera, at last! I was going to go for a true digital SLR, but couldn't really justify the cost for the somewhat limited range of photography I do these days, plus I still have my 35mm SLR's and lenses, so I decided on a 'hybrid', a cross between a Digital SLR and Digital compact. With 12x zoom, providing the equivalent of a 386mm lens, and Super Macro, with 10 megapixels, it should satisfy my photographic needs. Also means I can finish the photography guide!
But, now for the interesting stuff!
The Hasegawa Bf109G6, 1/48th scale, should arrive at the model shop tomorrow, but the Revell 1/32nd scale Hunter was delivered to my door today!
I've been after one of these, the F6 version, since the FGA9 first appeared 10 years ago, but they always sold out too quickly!
I must publicly thank Ian (Lanc) of Trumpeter Lightning fame, for putting me on to the special offer available through Model Zone. This kit normally retails at £25, which is excellent value for money, considering the very large size of the kit, and the excellent detail included. But, on offer, it is available at a measly £9.99! How could I resist?
I'll post a mini-review shortly, and a build story when I start on it, which won't be for awhile yet. I'll more than likely do it as an aircraft from 66 Sqn., R.A.F., who were based at my 'local' R.A.F. field when I was a youngster, back in the late 1950's, early '60's.
The kit is as beautiful as the real thing, and all the reviews and photos I've seen to date, indicate that a very nice replica can be produced. The parts, in a huge box, are beautifully moulded, and there's lots of good detail, even two slightly different ejection seats are included which, even 'out of the box', would be very acceptable; with a little bit of work, they (or one at least!) should look superb.
I think I might be having a (very) short break from modelling, whilst I get to grips with the new camera, but, for now, here's the pics of the bits!