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Yes, they do other mystery bundles but this one is aircraft.

Yes, this is the aircraft mystery bundle but they do others. I’ll build anything, cars, aircraft, Sci-Fi, ships so would like a mixed bundle, how about it Airfix?

That is a good point, I think Airfix would be better offering these bundles sorted by scale.

I also like to research a subject & build a model for a reason (eg a Halifax as I live in an area that saw lots of Halifax squadrons in WWII). Sometimes though I like a surprise and do the research after getting a model. Time will tell with these models as to how many I build and how many end up in the stash.

Check www.gerryanderson.com they do tend to sell out quickly though

@@WoldsEndPhotography Thank you

I would say the Dinky would stand up better as something to play with, these are better just for display, certainly at the price they are (out of bounds for my children!)

Thank you

I deliberately didn’t look at my email receipt as it would spoil the surprise, it would be better if it was listed as “mystery bundle”. I ordered the £22.99 one a year or so back & had to chase up delivery, they told me they were waiting for more stock of one model which was one I didn’t really want so I asked them to pick another & send that rather than delay my order, this they did. It would be better if these bundles were picked at random.

@@WoldsEndPhotography agreed. The way they sell it leads you to think there's some "random" involved. I can't lie, there might have been alcohol involved in my decision, but I was excited at what it might hold. Until I found out via email. But hey ho, no one forced me into it. And in some sense it means I have to build outside my comfort zone. And that's no bad thing.

This is just why I posted this video. To give people an idea of what you may receive. I’m quite happy with the selection but for the money there is a risk of disappointment. I preferred the £22.99 bundle price point.

@@WoldsEndPhotography I used to LOVE making model kits used to have a Vietnam war battle field all in 1.72 scale I really want to get back into it but more into tanks and helicopters wicked video and the fact your kid wants to help is AMAZING really sweet

A Vietnam war diorama sounds good.

I agree with you but I was in the mood to get kits to build that may be different from those I would normally pick. At one time I had built every Airfix kit except the 1:24 that I couldn’t afford. I still recall the excitement of seeing the 1:24 scale Mustang my friend had been bought for his birthday. I hope Airfix release an updated one.

Great, the bundle does represent a good saving on buying the kits individually at full price.

The model is about 10 inch (25cm) long.

Thanks Aleš, best wishes to you

It is a risk buying these bundles which is one or the reasons I made this video as Airfix say on their website "Our Mystery Bundles are a set selection of items from available stock. Only when an item is out of stock will be replaced by another mystery item. " So there is a good chance if you bought the bundle just after this video was made you would receive the same kits. I'm quite please with the selection and it was a good saving on buying the models individually at full price but then I'm building up a stash of Aircraft kits to build over winter :)

I was pleased that there were some 1:48 scale in the new bundle, maybe Airfix could do mystery bundles that allowed you to pick the scale or era

It will be interesting to see how stable this stand is

Thank you. I’m thinking of building the Tiger Moth first, I like that period of aviation history.

It takes me even longer to wrap presents & they are not pretty when I’ve finished, guess I’m just clumsy & slow :)

It is always a risk with the mystery bundles that you may get something you don’t want to build but I’ve been pleased with the ones I have bought. The Mustang does look a good kit.

Yes, I'm quite pleased with it especially with there being some 1:48 scale

@WoldsEndPhotography must admit when it comes ton1/48 scale I'm a addicted to hobbyoss , next up is their me262 ....over 200 parts and even photo etching for around £14 , still love airfix but even their 1/72 can be a bit pricey sometimes so I look for value as on a tight budget lpl

@@peregrintokes2919 Some of the kits do seem priced on the high side even with the club members 10% discount. A 1:48 262 is tempting, I’ll have to check that kit out..

@WoldsEndPhotography yeah hobbyboss 1/48 are hard to beat , they do a range around the £13-£16 each , all with lots of parts, photo etching and build really nice , also got their focke wulf 190d , but at the moment about to try my first car , the airfix mini starter set , make a change from the spits , hurricanes etc lol

@@peregrintokes2919 I’m thinking of building one of the Airfix cars. I wish they would bring back some of the ones they produced in the 70s, they fetch silly money on Ebay. Tempted by the Bond Bug as I used to walk past one on the walk to school.

Many thanks for the feedback it is much appreciated.

True, international shipping has got very expensive.

@@WoldsEndPhotography and customes fee too

All the aircraft mystery box contents I have seen have been 1/72. They now have a new, more expensive :( but with 5 kits mystery box. I have one on the way so we will see what is in that. I am a great fan of 1/48 so would like to see more in this scale.

Thanks for the comment, I’d be very interested in other opinions. Watching the original I felt I should speed up the section I did, but maybe I should have left it realtime.

Its easy enough to slow it down using the speed setting.

Thanks

Hi from York in the UK, Many thanks for your comment. I too watched the TV show, 1999 seemed so far in the future then 😀

The 1:76 scale? I built most of the Airfix range in the late 60s/70s. My pocket money covered the cost of a series 1 until after decimalisation & price rises during the early 70s, the cost went up but my pocket money wasn't linked to inflation :(

A great idea from Airfix. I’m looking for some 1:35 medics in desert gear but can’t find any although I do have some Tamiya 8th army so may make a diorama with them

Thank you for your comment. We will have to agree to disagree 😀

Thanks for the info. What a shame.

Thank you for your comment, I really enjoy using the Zfc

Thank you for your comment. I am a great fan of Fuji cameras so I don’t think you can go wrong with either.

I got mine from the Gerry Anderson web site shop.gerryanderson.com , I preordered it so they may have sold out now but they have some other versions due out.

@@WoldsEndPhotography Thanks a lot!!! ^_^

Thanks for your comment. I got this one online, ordered as soon as it was announced.

It does, I don’t see that as a problem. I love the construction of the older Nikons ( I have a few pre AI lenses) but this is nice & light on the Z fc & at a good price, I have other plastic mount & not had problems in 20+ years. But if you don’t like plastic mounts this lens is not for you.

I have both die-cast models still - after nearly 50 years! ;-)

Thanks for your comment. I’ve always meant to have another day fishing there but various things have got in the way & it is now 14 years later! It is a shame if lilies have been removed as I love the “wilder” type of water.

@@WoldsEndPhotography Thanks for the reply. There are still plenty of lilies and they do need keeping in check (especially the yellow Nuphar lutea), but I feel that they have overdone it a bit. The excessive weed growth has been a real problem in the last two years. I admit that I am a bit of a traditionalist and enjoy float fishing close in next to the lilies for tench and carp. It is still a lovely water, especially if you are lucky enough to fish on a quiet day with plenty of choice of swims.

I’m so pleased Nikon have listened to people & produced this. I always said if they made a digital FM2 I would instantly buy one, which I did, but it is far more fun than I thought, great to use in manual mode.

The 28mm is a delight to use on the Zfc, sharp, quick to focus & well balanced. I have a few vintage lenses that I will be using with the FTZ adapter. Full manual with focus peaking takes me back to the 70’s and my dad’s first slr. Glad you like yours, it really is a joy to use, even the shutter seems to have a retro sound 😀

@@WoldsEndPhotography true! And thanks for the feedback on the 28mm. I'm sure you'll enjoy it with the vintage glass. Have fun!

It is a good looking camera but also a pleasure to use. Maybe Sony should style a camera on one of the classic Minolta slrs. I loved the look & feel of the manual focus slrs of the 60s, 70s & early 80s (& do still have & use a few) when autofocus arrived things seemed to go downhill as regards camera looks.