Monday, 24 October 2022

Bridge over troubled waters…

 This morning I took a lovely autumnal walk to the Post Office to collect a couple of parcels-


My one contained this , to be used in conjunction with Mark’s Little Soldiers-



Used to have one as a boy but it is long since gone. Looking forward to seeing this in action…

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  1. Springinsfeld24 October 2022 at 13:42

    Lovely old Airfix kits... The castles are still some of my favourite models.

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    1. Anonymous26 October 2022 at 07:35

      Mine too, especially the Roman Fort.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  2. The Good Soldier Svjek24 October 2022 at 15:18

    Always wanted one of these as a kid .

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    1. Anonymous26 October 2022 at 07:36

      I think Airfix features/featured high on everyone’s wants list.

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  3. Donnie McGibbon24 October 2022 at 17:33

    There is a real blast from the past, I never had one but my mate did and we shared our Airfix collections so did have great fun with this model.

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    1. Anonymous26 October 2022 at 07:37

      I do like the share aspect of this comment, very much.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  4. rross24 October 2022 at 18:20

    Fantastic old Airfix model and I am in exactly the same position as Donnie...I had the coastal defence kit and my neighbour had this one!

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    1. Anonymous26 October 2022 at 07:38

      Team work again , excellent.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  5. david in suffolk24 October 2022 at 18:30

    Hurrah for the good old pontoon bridge, I've got one of those in the loft!

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    1. Anonymous26 October 2022 at 07:38

      Time to dig out for the D Day dodgers project?
      Alan Tradgardland

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  6. Anonymous24 October 2022 at 18:54

    Now that’s a great start to the week (including the lovely walk)!
    Like many others, I had this kit. Very flexible. The pontoons even got pressed into service as invasion barges for Operation Sea Lion.
    Chris/Nundanket

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    1. Anonymous26 October 2022 at 07:40

      Walk was lovely. I have been thinking of the many potential uses for this set too. Do you remember the Airfix Magazine Seelowe articles with plans of date boxes as invasion barges?
      Alan Tradgardland

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  7. Brian C25 October 2022 at 09:54

    I can't help thinking that for true retro wargaming, only the products that were available from Airfix should be used.

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    1. Anonymous26 October 2022 at 07:41

      Now there’s a thought!
      Alan Tradgardland

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  8. ronniec25 October 2022 at 09:55

    Lucky fellow.
    To have the bridge.
    And be within walking distance of a post office!
    Ronnie

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    1. Anonymous26 October 2022 at 07:41

      Doubly blessed indeed.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  9. David Morfitt26 October 2022 at 03:56

    Very nostalgic! A blast from the past indeed. Airfix rather defines those of us of a certain age... And a very enjoyale and scenic walk to collect it too. :-)

    Cheers,

    David.

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  10. Anonymous26 October 2022 at 07:42

    It does define us indeed. A lovely walk it was too.
    Alan Tradgardland

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  11. leadboy26 October 2022 at 13:39

    Found a source for 1/56 inflatables once you've finished the Airfix Pontoon Bridge - https://anyscalemodels.com/shop/wargames/rubber-boat-pontoon-bridge.html

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  12. Anonymous26 October 2022 at 21:42

    These look most interesting, thanks for the link.
    Alan Tradgardland

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