Andy Dighton's workbench
- Andy Dighton
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Andy Dighton's workbench
Hi all. I used to be known as Eurofighter in the early days of the forum.
I've just started my first build since 2009. A 1/72 Airfix Chipmunk for my Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Collection.
So far I have built the Lancaster, Dakota, Spitfire mkII, 1 Chipmunk and both Hurricanes. All (with the exception of the Spitfire) were built for UAMF group builds pre-2009.
Another theme I like to build are post war RAF display teams.
Here's the latest build.
Here's some of my previous builds.
I've just started my first build since 2009. A 1/72 Airfix Chipmunk for my Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Collection.
So far I have built the Lancaster, Dakota, Spitfire mkII, 1 Chipmunk and both Hurricanes. All (with the exception of the Spitfire) were built for UAMF group builds pre-2009.
Another theme I like to build are post war RAF display teams.
Here's the latest build.
Here's some of my previous builds.
Best wishes
Andy
My post war RAF display team page. https://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=201&t=19491"
XX172 Life of a BAe Hawk 1977-2006. https://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=201&t=23975
Andy
My post war RAF display team page. https://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=201&t=19491"
XX172 Life of a BAe Hawk 1977-2006. https://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=201&t=23975
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Re: Andy Dighton's workbench
Welcome back. Nice collection!
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Indeed, welcome back Andy and love your collection of builds
I may also nick your use of bulldogs to add shelves to IKEA cabinets; I currently use pipe insulation
I may also nick your use of bulldogs to add shelves to IKEA cabinets; I currently use pipe insulation
Best wishes
Jim
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These are the one's we used but shop around as I can't remember paying £12 a pack. Mind you it was over 10 years ago.iggie wrote:Indeed, welcome back Andy and love your collection of builds
I may also nick your use of bulldogs to add shelves to IKEA cabinets; I currently use pipe insulation
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stainless-Sadd ... 620&sr=8-4;
Best wishes
Andy
My post war RAF display team page. https://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=201&t=19491"
XX172 Life of a BAe Hawk 1977-2006. https://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=201&t=23975
Andy
My post war RAF display team page. https://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=201&t=19491"
XX172 Life of a BAe Hawk 1977-2006. https://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=201&t=23975
Re: Andy Dighton's workbench
Welcome back,well tidy collection you have.
Regards
celt
Regards
celt
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Re: Andy Dighton's workbench
Welcome back, Andy. That's a nice display you have. I really like the look of the spitfire, mossie and Wellington. Good work.
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Welcome back Andy. A few of us lifers are still here.
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- Andy Dighton
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Hi James. We met at SMW 2008 when we did the Matchbox display. Hope you're well.JamesPerrin wrote:Welcome back Andy. A few of us lifers are still here.
Best wishes
Andy
My post war RAF display team page. https://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=201&t=19491"
XX172 Life of a BAe Hawk 1977-2006. https://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=201&t=23975
Andy
My post war RAF display team page. https://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=201&t=19491"
XX172 Life of a BAe Hawk 1977-2006. https://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=201&t=23975
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Welcome back mate and wonderful builds there!
Top 5 for me:
5.Lightening
4.Provost
3.F-16AM
2.Wyvern
1.Harrier GR.3
Top 5 for me:
5.Lightening
4.Provost
3.F-16AM
2.Wyvern
1.Harrier GR.3
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Welcome back Andy - what a great selection of builds you have on display, I'm looking forward to seeing more!
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The Chipmunk is all but finished. Just 2 parts to glue in place.
This one is next. To be finished as one of CFS Meteorites.
This one is next. To be finished as one of CFS Meteorites.
Best wishes
Andy
My post war RAF display team page. https://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=201&t=19491"
XX172 Life of a BAe Hawk 1977-2006. https://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=201&t=23975
Andy
My post war RAF display team page. https://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=201&t=19491"
XX172 Life of a BAe Hawk 1977-2006. https://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=201&t=23975
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Re: Andy Dighton's workbench
Nicely done, Andy, the Chipmunk is such a characterful little aircraft and welcome back to the forum.
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Re: Andy Dighton's workbench
Wow. A great collection Andy. Looking forward to seeing that Meatbox come together. I like dispay team aircraft. Got a few planned. Reds Hawk (the one that hit a boat mast. XX262 iirc) reds and yellowjacks Gnats. Macaws Jet Prov T4. Thunderbirds F16 and Blue Angels Skyhawk. Vintage pair Vampire T11 and lastly a Harvard display team Harvard (Gary Numans aircraft) so a few for me to go at.
All the best.
Greg.
All the best.
Greg.
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- Andy Dighton
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Work is slowly progressing on the Meteor. I'm having lots of fitting problems with the cockpit. So far I've had to take about 1.5mm off the sides just to get the fuselage to fit.
So while waiting for glue to set I'll be making a start on this Classic British Kit.
So while waiting for glue to set I'll be making a start on this Classic British Kit.
Best wishes
Andy
My post war RAF display team page. https://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=201&t=19491"
XX172 Life of a BAe Hawk 1977-2006. https://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=201&t=23975
Andy
My post war RAF display team page. https://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=201&t=19491"
XX172 Life of a BAe Hawk 1977-2006. https://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=201&t=23975