Princess Elizabeth [Archive] - The Diecast Aviation Web Site and Forum

shuttle

13th April 2005, 22:23

Typhoon,

Very good pics and thanks for posting them. No pressure, but why were you at Duxford today? Something Corgi related per chance? :D What with the 'Lev' there as well and Albert going mad with the hints I feel an update going on.....!

I have a branch office in Royston and I suddenly feel the urge to visit it next week!!!

My Duxford VE day airshow ticket came through today. I hope this baby is flying then? I can't wait!

:) Shuttle

planejunky

13th April 2005, 22:49

no4mkit

14th April 2005, 04:37

SUHHWEEETT!!! Bring it on, Dragon! :D

Thanks for that Typhoon! :)

NeilD

14th April 2005, 06:53

Typhoon-MKV

14th April 2005, 06:59

I think Mr Typhoon mentionned he was doing the FOD Northside visit day yesterday... ;) it was a day too early for me so i didnt book on it..
yep thats really nice looking aeroplane, I'll pop in today and have a look as I'm passing! :D
Neil.

Yes it was the North side visit and mighty interesting it was too - if you have never done it - then highly recommnded.

Took a flyer (pardon pun), and bailed on the tea and biccies, and decided to go South side at 4.00pm, and luckily they had wheeled her out, as she was in the hanger at Lunchtime.

P40 was also parked next to her, but they did not start her up.

Rumours also were knocking about regarding the two mysterious Crates next to the TFC hanger - and that one maybe opened in the next few days, and a certain Hawk might be making an appearance.

I feel another visit coming on in the next couple of weeks.

NeilD

14th April 2005, 07:16

Rumours also were knocking about regarding the two mysterious Crates next to the TFC hanger - and that one maybe opened in the next few days, and a certain Hawk might be making an appearance.
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.. and a certain griffon engined Spitfire in t'other... ;)

yep I did the Northside tour a year or so, map rooms and archives really interesting, plus all the other 'stuff' laying around.. lots of boxes to poke around in!
Neil

Leviathan

14th April 2005, 18:50

Typhoon-MKV,

I saw those crates yesterday. I thought they were loaded with 'Free Die- cast Aviation Samples' for the Forum big wigs ;)

Anyway, where were you?

From the angle of the pics, you must have been quite near! Were you the one with your dinner down your jumper? :rolleyes:

I think we should commission Die-cast Aviation Forum T-shirts for this summer, so we can all be recognised at Airshows. Mine's the one with the Shark on!!! :cool:

Regards

Leviathan

Leviathan

14th April 2005, 18:54

Seriously,

It looks as if we will all be able to enjoy this magnificent beast this summer. She looks close to air testing and will be a welcome addition to the Airshow circuit.

She had one of her 'mates' with her!

We had a little treat there, Mr Tiffie, did we not! :) :) :) :) :) :)

Regards

Leviathan

CFBC

14th April 2005, 18:54

I think we should commission Die-cast Aviation Forum T-shirts for this summer, so we can all be recognised at Airshows. Mine's the one with the Shark on!!! :cool:

What with Neild almost making it too, my oh my a Forum meet... :D

Oh Lev, for a small fee I am sure we could arrange a "commissioned" Die-Cast Aviation T-Shirt. :)

Leviathan

14th April 2005, 19:01

Cfbc,

Go for it - a great idea.

I'll bet these don't end up in the 'dump bins'!! :D

I may even get a highly collectable, signed, low number Agent X20 shirt! :cool:

Now that would be worth having!!!!!!

Can I get one with a hole in the back for my fin? Should be a bit cheaper - less cotton. :rolleyes:

Regards

Leviathan

charley

14th April 2005, 19:40

Lev,

2nd photo, next comission?

CFBC

14th April 2005, 20:13

That or a Corgi standard release for a change.... Good show!! :cool:

NeilD

16th April 2005, 17:11

apparently its 'just' the Curtis hawk in the 2 crates..

by Thurs, the P51 was back in the hangar.. was a miserable day weather-wise I only popped in for half hour..

Agent X20

16th April 2005, 22:14

I may even get a highly collectable, signed, low number Agent X20 shirt! :cool:
Leviathan

Been thought of old fruit....

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/edward_thomson/frenchy.gif

Prefer this one though!!!

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/edward_thomson/T_MOD.jpg

charley

16th April 2005, 22:17

:D Very Very nice...

planejunky

16th April 2005, 22:20

Wow, do the mods really look like that? :eek: :D I'll have to see if I can get myself punished! :D :D

Agent X20

16th April 2005, 22:21

That could be Mrs Orange.. White, Blonde or Black....

It certainly aint Mrs Agent..!!!!!!!!!!!!

Watch out watch out there might just be a Snapper about..!!

neighbob

16th April 2005, 22:25

Keep getting the urge to scroll up the page.

Agent X20

16th April 2005, 22:25

Or you could go topical.....

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/edward_thomson/white-tshirt_2.jpg

neighbob

16th April 2005, 22:26

That knackered it,started another page.

charley

16th April 2005, 22:27

Look out French Connection.... :D

Agent X20

16th April 2005, 22:27

Looked much better on an ex.... (ha!!!)
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/edward_thomson/wet2.gif

neighbob

16th April 2005, 22:29

If they were behind the CHC stall at duxford i would'nt be looking at what they were selling. :D

Agent X20

16th April 2005, 22:32

There yer go Lev.. you know it makes sense.... :D

Snapper

23rd April 2005, 09:46

Wow, do the mods really look like that? :eek: :D I'll have to see if I can get myself punished! :D :D

Oh PJ you just got punished but not by the Mod of your dreams! :p

Back on topic (guys, how can you let a woman get this thread back on topic? Come on, standards are slipping :D) Doesn't Princess Elizabeth look stunning? I so can't wait to see her fly. All that hard restoration work has really paid off - hearty round of applause for the guys who did all that tender loving care, and lets face it hard work! (mind you, it's work I'd be quite happy to do, if I had the skills!)

planejunky

24th April 2005, 21:34

Oops, busted (again)!!!! :D

CFBC

24th April 2005, 22:29

Had a good day at duxford today and saw the Princess Elizabeth undergoing extensive engine trials down the far end of Duxford neat the Tank Museum and beyond out of the way of happy snappers and co... :)

She sounded mighty fine and dandy, lets hope she makes an entrance to be remembered in a couple of weeks time....

Oh her tow back, managed to acquire a few piccies.... I am sure there are more to come from other members I managed to bump into while visiting...

A new thread soon also!!!

planejunky

24th April 2005, 23:10

Yep a good day, and an unintended mini forum meet too! It was good to finally meet Charley and CFBC, good to be able to put faces to names and all that!

As CFBC mentioned, it was good to hear a Merlin's roar after so many months, and they certainly put the P-51C's engine through it's paces today. We took a jaunt up by the Land Warfare Centre and got some shots just before they started the engine runs.

Carolyn Grace was also out and about today, and took ML407 for a trip into the wide blue yonder.

CFBC

24th April 2005, 23:24

Great shots P/J... :)

CFBC

24th April 2005, 23:39

Yes, Got to admit it was noce to see the twin seater Spitfire of Grace.... The second person in the Spitfire I think could have been her son after seeing a doc on the Spitfire, it looked awfully like him in a few shots I have. (could be wrong though)....

NeilD

25th April 2005, 06:09

thats right you go off enjoying yerselfs whilst some of us were working!! I had a bit of a TV fest though with a film starring Rock Hudson and a load of B52s, followed by Tora Tora Tora and then the V Bombers prog! :D

nice pics chaps (and danni I presume?? :D ) ... didnt anyone ask the owner why the Spitfire spinner had been painted black?? :D

did manage to get to EK on Sat though... ;) and a couple of other local aviation related sites - do you recognise 'em CFBC ??
Neil.

Martin Bull

25th April 2005, 07:40

Top right - Strubby ? :confused:

minter

25th April 2005, 08:27

that arm sticking out the lanc,is he turming left?

CFBC

25th April 2005, 08:29

Waving to Neild I think Minter? :D

minter

25th April 2005, 08:32

what ar ethe botom 2 pics, the big dishes are they those 1930S experments with radar/noise detection,they have got a couple on the cliffs overlooking Hythe nr Folkestone which i have seen close up,huge bl##dy thing

planejunky

25th April 2005, 08:34

The second person in the Spitfire I think could have been her son after seeing a doc on the Spitfire, it looked awfully like him in a few shots I have. (could be wrong though)....

Yes it was. ;)

NeilD

25th April 2005, 13:16

yep the watch office /tower is Strubby.. the Chain Home mast (a WW2 survivor) and the other dishes are at the RAF Steingot site.. the dishes are the remains of a NATO comms sytem that was abandonded in the 80's I think.. in true lincolnshire fashion they just pulled 'em down and left them where they fell.. :D they were on legs..
Neil.

no4mkit

25th April 2005, 17:18

Anyone know if Ms. Grace is looking to adopt? I'm available, and fairly well potty trained. :)

Nice pics too, PJ. Can I ask what camera you're using?

CFBC

25th April 2005, 17:25

No.4.. He was using a Minolta Z1 I believe as I have a Z2 and wanna know how he does it!!! :D Cracking shots ain't they!!!! I need more practice.... :rolleyes:

Snapper

25th April 2005, 18:42

Well here's a few shots that I took yesterday. Hope you like them, and yes I did include one of the beautiful Princess Elizabeth, just so I was keeping this on topic! :D

Wasn't it a great day? Should rename myself SnapHappy as PJ and I took over 210 shots between us!

planejunky

25th April 2005, 18:50

No.4.. He was using a Minolta Z1 I believe as I have a Z2 and wanna know how he does it!!! :D Cracking shots ain't they!!!! I need more practice.... :rolleyes:

Aw chucks! :o ;)

no4mkit

25th April 2005, 21:08

Well Done PJ! I was certain those closeups of PE were shot at minimum on a 5mp camera!

I'm hoping to sell my EOS3 to buy a Rebel 350 in time for Chino (our version of Flying Legends) next month. I'll share some pics on the forum if I can do the deal in time. :)

Ms. Grace... how about a Big Brothers/Big Sisters program then?? :rolleyes: :D

CFBC

25th April 2005, 21:45

Nice shot Snapper... That third one down.... Seen that "cub" somewhere before..... Up close too.... :D

Could do with one of those for my Dragon Armour collection as a spotter for the allies..... :)

Merlins Over Malta

25th April 2005, 22:17

[QUOTE=CFBC]Nice shot Snapper... That third one down.... Seen that "cub" somewhere before..... Up close too.... :D

It's a good job I cleaned it then! ;)

Snapper

25th April 2005, 22:28

Well Merlins Over Malta,

She is rather lovely, and is one of my personal favourites :D
Miss Monica is certainly photogenic!

Glad you liked the pics :)
Danni

planejunky

25th April 2005, 22:35

Sorry couldn't resist! :D

CFBC

25th April 2005, 22:37

Ure asking for trouble P/J.... :rolleyes: Well done though... :)

planejunky

26th April 2005, 00:15

Ure asking for trouble P/J.... :rolleyes: Well done though... :)

Live life on the edge, that's what I say! :D

minter

29th April 2005, 13:40

just been looking on that other flypast forum and damien has posted some nice piccies of NGNG with princess elzabeth, what a nice pair they look together

Typhoon-MKV

30th April 2005, 06:38

Look like it is now mid next week when they are hoping for the maiden flight test - apparantly little niggles have prevented it from flying this week (and the weather!!!!).

:( :(

CFBC

30th April 2005, 06:40

Great shame, but it's like a pinta black stuff... You canna rush these things!! ;)

CFBC

4th May 2005, 15:25

Anybody know anymore details on Princess Elizabeth then? Has she flown yet at all? Still testing?? :)

Martin Bull

4th June 2005, 08:28

According to the Avi8 Forum, 'Princess Elizabeth' flew for the first time yesterday with no apparent problems.

Photos are expected to be posted later...... :)