looking for a 1/72 halifax or lancaster

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abrahms , minicraft do a 1/144 scale lancaster , go to www.hannants.co.uk , go on the search in scale tap in 1/144 , on keywords tap in lancaster , bingo costs £3.82 any problems give me a email

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the minicraft lanc isn’t supposed to be a good kit at all, so I declined going for it. I’ll be doing the matchbox one in 1/72

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Arrow Graphics appears not to have a web site, but I’ve ordered directly from them with no problems, here’s some contact information for you:

Arrow Grahics
R.R No. 1
York ON N0A 1R0

Phone: (905) 692 4921

They have several sheets for 1/72 Lancs

Good luck

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thanks!!! I was about to ask for sources of canadian decals for 1/72 lancasters

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You may also want to check these guys out:

www.flightdecs.ca

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that’s where I’ve been looking.

ok, he was in 426 squadron

I can find enough info on one aircraft from there
OW-S DS689
http://www.rcaf.com/6group/426Lancasterds-689.html (picture)

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I don’t think I’ll bother with that noe art, I can’t see it good at all. so I just need the decals for

OW S

DS689

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Chris,
My local hobby guy has the airfix 1/72 Lancaster and Sterling Short for $30.00 each… If you are looking for something in that scale, you might try Ebay, or I can pick it up for you if you want…

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If you’re looking to make the radial engined MK.II as in the picture, I believe Paragon made a 1/72 resin conversion kit to do it a few years back.

I’m not 100% sure of that though.

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I remember building the matchbox halifax years ago, if memory serves it was a nice easy build. I’d like to re-visit that kit again, so I’ll be looking for a revell re-issue.

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where can I find a good decal sheet with some lettering on it??

also, I cannot find the paragon conversion kit, seems they have gone out of business and their products are hard to find…

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Thats Arrow Graphics again. They have several RCAF lettering sheets from various eras including a couple of WWII styles.

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Many years ago our hobby shop owner was approached by a gentlemen to see if there was anyone who would build him a model of a Halifax bomber that his brother was shot down in on a raid on Willhelmshavin during WW-2. The owner asked me if I would consider doing it, the gentleman had done some research, and had gotten all the details on the raid from the Public Archives of Canada, aircraft codes and serial # and had picked up a 1/72 kit. I accepted, and I have to say that building that small model was the most rewarding experience in my over 40 years of modeling. The look on his face cannot be described, I had given him back something that he could connect to his lost brother. He offered a fee that I could not accept, that look was payment enough.

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[quote]
Originally posted by upnorth

The only 1/72 Halifax I’m aware of is the old Airfix kit. I’m not sure of its quality but it dates back to the late 60s I think. I also think the reissued it a few years ago.

there is also an old kit from MATCHBOX in 1/72…

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It just arrived today richard!!! thank you!!! great packing job [tup]

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Hi
Could anyone who know please comment on the pro´s and contras for the AIRFIX Halifax v.s the MATCHBOX Halifax ?.

I´m desperate to build a Halifax but don´t know which is the better one.

So guys, which one should I get ?

Thanks
Mattias