Airfix Grumman Duck boxart

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Airfix Grumman Duck boxart

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Really like that post war scheme, this is being put on my 'to get' list.

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It's interesting to see that the have correct the erroneous red float, but I still prefer this version! :grin:

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I'm looking forward to the first person to come up to me at SMW and tell me it should be blue :twisted:
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paul. is that just a re-box or new tool? It sure looks cool.
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I'm pretty sure it's a rebox Dirk.

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Why are they leaving the pilot behind in the box art that James posted? That's not right. :ha:
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I knew it! I just knew they would do an Argentinian version.

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Whats the kit like?
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Softscience wrote:Whats the kit like?
something like this: http://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=1258;
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Softscience wrote:Whats the kit like?
...And this;
http://gregers.7.forumer.com/viewtopic. ... 26&start=0;

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thanks for the links. Great model Bruce, and James, yours is turning out to be a beauty too. I fear I'll have to get myself one at some point.
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