Greenshirt Modeler

Models & Musings

  • Airfix Blenheim I / IV

    I know these are probably already arcing around the web, but I took a few photos of their new tooling Blenheim I/IV at the Shropshire Model Show this year. The clear bits are thin. Most of the bits are there on the sprues for multiple variants.  If one buys 3-4 kits (2 each I and…

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  • Airfix Do17Z-2

    Last year Airfix announced a new tool Do17Z to be released in 2014, aligned to the 75th anniversary of the start of World War II. The Do17Z was the principle bomber for the first 18 months of the war, eventually replaced by the Ju88 and later variants of the Do17; the Do215 and Do217. At…

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  • Do17Z-2 at Cosford

    I was able to got to the Cosford show again this year. In addition to the usual kits, models on display and in competition, real aircraft around the museum, there was a special display: Do17Z-2 number 1160 is undergoing conservation and is out for view. Granted it is under tents in a controlled environment while…

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