This is why the forum is the bees-knees

[The Defiant Man]

A couple of weeks ago I received a PM from another member offering me a Jan-July 05 catalogue, as they had noticed from one of my posts that my regular "supplier" hadn't delivered.

Having gladly taken up this offer, I have subsequently received in the last couple of days a catalogue from my regular supplier.

What should I do? Sell my spare on the bay? Nope, I offered it via a PM to a different member who is helping me enhance my collection, as I know he lives where the catalogues can sometimes be difficult to get.

It is this helping each other, as much as the information & banter, that makes being a member enjoyable and worthwhile.

Long may it continue :)

[Mr Orange]

The Defiant Man,

Well done sir, that is a kind offer to send the catalogue to a much needed fellow AA collector and forum member. :)

[planejunky]

I agree TDM, this is a great place. I belong to one or two other forums for flight simming etc, but I can honestly say this forum is the best by far! The general feeling of the place is non hostile, very friendly and helpful unlike some other forums where threads seem to constantly decend into one big bun fight! ;)

My catalogue went walk abouts in the post, and Mr White, and stealth F117 ensured that another was sent to me, thanks guys that's really appreciated. :)

[Martin Bull]

Yes, this is a fun place to visit. Not too silly, not too serious, and so far we've been blissfully free of the childish flame-outs to be found on other forums. :)

It's good to meet up at events, too - quite rare in the cyber-world......

[no4mkit]

(...a little late finding this thread... :rolleyes: )

hear, hear, Defiant Man, great forum we have here. And whoever that lucky dude is who got your spare catalog must be truely grateful. Make's me wish... oh hey, what's this in my mailbox?!!!! :D

[shuttle]

Yep, this is a fun forum which really adds to the collecting of the AA range (and other die-casts). With some top input from all around the world plus some good banter it really puts the icing on the cake. Top marks to all the team for running it so well!!

:) Shuttle

[Martin Bull]

Have to say again that I do enjoy this forum......noticed just recently that there have been one or two real slam-bang, flame-out punch-ups at a US-based one which, although great entertainment to watch, often leave a residual sour taste IMHO. ( And no, I didn't get involved - life's just too short ! ).

We're fortunate that generally the atmosphere here is 'light', sticking to model aircraft and the historical events which inspired them - plus social stuff/humour among the members. There are loads of 'heavy' forums out there for those who want them.

Well done admin, for creating it, and the contributors for keeping it in perspective.:cool:

[minter]

i can remember only one fistycuffs on here, and kept well out of it....but speaking of positives for me....one member got me the m/z dieppe spit because he lived near one of their branches, and he didnt charge me postage..whata nice chap :)

[G-force]

I love this forum because it's a friendly place where I can escape the rigours of life:rolleyes: , it's that simple. Have learned alot on here so thanks to everyone for that, long may it continue.

Only downside is meeting some dodgy characters!:p :LOL:

[shuttle]

I agree, there is plenty of informed comment, the people are friendly and it certainly is the place to get the latest information. The humour is 99% spot on and we seem to have a good mix of collectors.

:D Shuttle

[Agent X20]

Only downside is meeting some dodgy characters!:p :LOL: Next time you'll get your immigration papers in order..!!:D :D :D

[G-force]

Next time? Once was more than enough thank you.:LOL: ;)

[Agent X20]

Thats what the dealer said...:LOL: :LOL: :LOL:

[G-force]

Ah, we can :LOL: about it now.....:rolleyes:

[Agent X20]

You can.... that poor dealer is still under therapy and a lot of medication...

[G-force]

You can.... that poor dealer is still under therapy and a lot of medication...

And that was only at the site of you!:LOL: :LOL: :LOL:

[Agent X20]

Least I didnt resemble a character out some garden renovation program... bet he thought you were going to install a nice new water feature where the sun dont shine..:D :D :D

[The Defiant Man]

Blimey M/B, talk about dredging up an old thread....what brought this on?:unsure:

[G-force]

Least I didnt resemble a character out some garden renovation program... bet he thought you were going to install a nice new water feature where the sun dont shine..:D :D :D


Well I know where I will be installing a new water feature.......and I'll make sure it's an old rusty one.:LOL:

[Agent X20]

and people will say he paid good money for that..!! ...:LOL: :LOL: Be a good party trick..:LOL: :LOL: :LOL:

[Martin Bull]

Blimey M/B, talk about dredging up an old thread....what brought this on?:unsure:

Weekend punch-ups across the Pond.....;)

[uksubs]

Weekend punch-ups across the Pond.....;)
Ive been flying the flag :LOL:

[Agent X20]

Twas a set up.... firestarters..... relatively mild compared to some of the sh!te...

[david cotton]

Hello all
I have been told that I talk Sh1t and out of my ar5e over the last month :( So I can't say I am real happy at the moment.

I have also had so real nasty things said about my spelling.... can't think why:eek:

Lets not knock the US site :) I saw a member who was having to sell his collection and the other members were very good to him. They even offered him help and support. Me......I immediately PM'ed him and offered him a $10 for his Lancaster and flying mule 190 :D

[Agent X20]

I immediately PM'ed him and offered him a $10 for his Lancaster and flying mule 190 :D.. including postage..:LOL:

[ozlanc]

I'm a member of several forums because I collect a variety of diecast models etc. For variety I use different forum names such as Ozcolmod, OzDigger, etc, but I guess most people know who I am as soon as I start 'something' :)

Initially I used to get upset with the antics of some members on forums with eBay sales etc because I don't like to see fellow collectors ripped off. However, I'm now resigned to the fact that most people are happy to pay big money for something they are after, and if they can afford it, why should I worry.

That said, I must admit I still find it difficult to bite my tongue over some comments such as when a certain US forum member said the British and Commonwealth Air Men only flew at night because they lacked the courage to fly in daylight. People are entitled to their own opinions regarding aircraft types such as B-17s versus Lancasters, but comments like the former are way out of line imo. Ignorance and arrogance can be forgiven but imo members should be banned for inflamatory and racist postings such as that.

Anyway, I've found that the vast majority of members on all the forums I post on are genuine and helpful people. Each forum has it's own 'flavour', and perhaps an element of prejudice, but they are much the same imo.

[Red 2]

That said, I must admit I still find it difficult to bite my tongue over some comments such as when a certain US forum member said the British and Commonwealth Air Men only flew at night because they lacked the courage to fly in daylight. People are entitled to their own opinions regarding aircraft types such as B-17s versus Lancasters, but comments like the former are way out of line imo. Ignorance and arrogance can be forgiven but imo members should be banned for inflamatory and racist postings such as that.

Anyway, I've found that the vast majority of members on all the forums I post on are genuine and helpful people. Each forum has it's own 'flavour', and perhaps an element of prejudice, but they are much the same imo.

Ah ha,that explains some of the recent cryptic comments for those of us who are only just getting to grips with this forum and haven't strayed elsewhere!

Assuming a forum contains a cross section of society, it will from time to time throw up a comment that is truly objectionable to the vast majority, that quoted by Oz above on the other forum being one of them::(

Best however leave these people to late night shock radio phone ins. IMPO based on admittedly a short forum history, the contributors to this one share a love of aircraft, die-cast and enjoy the harmless banter that makes it fun to use/contribute to. Long may that continue - a descent into nationalistic nastiness would see most switch off. Only scary thing about this one is that Agent X20 maybe does look like his avatar!:D

[Martin Bull]

Only scary thing about this one is that Agent X20 maybe does look like his avatar!:D

You haven't seen CFBC.

Scary. :unsure:

[Agent X20]

Only scary thing about this one is that Agent X20 maybe does look like his avatar!:D Mrs Agent even scarier old froot...:D

[minter]

That said, I must admit I still find it difficult to bite my tongue over some comments such as when a certain US forum member said the British and Commonwealth Air Men only flew at night because they lacked the courage to fly in daylight. People are entitled to their own opinions regarding aircraft types such as B-17s versus Lancasters, but comments like the former are way out of line imo.

cheeky bl##dy b*stad, glad i didnt see that,any way i remember reading about the american ambassador to england in 1940 ,non other than president kenndeys father who said forget England theyve had it what did he know

[P51D]

That said, I must admit I still find it difficult to bite my tongue over some comments such as when a certain US forum member said the British and Commonwealth Air Men only flew at night because they lacked the courage to fly in daylight.

You wonder if people posting this kind of thing are just trying to stir other members up or whether they are just plain ignorant :confused:

I'm pretty sure that most members (either side of the pond and on either forum) would not agree with this statement.

[Agent X20]

Mrs Agent couldnt have flown in daylight.... she has to be back in her casket before daybreak...:LOL: :LOL:

Sure the poster probably meant that they lacked the equipment to fly during the day... funny how each side preferred their particular arena in that many US guys felt that flying at night was just too blo8dy dangerous.. and vice versa..:) ... both have my undiluted respect..

[sniperUK]

That said, I must admit I still find it difficult to bite my tongue over some comments such as when a certain US forum member said the British and Commonwealth Air Men only flew at night because they lacked the courage to fly in daylight.


Surely the Americans only flew during the day as they couldn't even find Germany at night.............only joking (runs for cover):D :D

[minter]

well theres another story whoch made me laugh about the actor michael caine whos daughter was taught in an american school that ww2 started in 1941,so he took her out and sent her to school in england, so the story goes

[ozlanc]

cheeky bl##dy bastad, glad i didnt see that,any way i remember reading about the american ambassador to england in 1940 ,non other than president kenndeys father who said forget England theyve had it what did he know

The thread was closed before I could bring my guns to bear on the guy and it was recently deleted altogether, which was the best solution imo. It was a 'Best Bomber of WWII' thread, and perhaps I stung a few US members by saying the Lancaster was the best, and the B-17 was overated like the Sherman tank. Of course the B-17 and Sherman made significant contributions to WWII but even those with a little historical knowledge realise the two were overated compared to other weapons.

Anyway, I don't think he meant the comment to be nasty, I feel he actually believed that was the reason for night bombing. Which is perhaps a sadder scenario if it reflects the actual beliefs of most US guys in their twenties. Hollywood etc has a lot to answer for imo.

[Agent X20]

.. but everybody knows the York was the best nightfighter... says so on the Yankee forum...:LOL: :LOL: :LOL:

[minter]

Hollywood etc has a lot to answer for imo.

very true, i await the billy fiske movie with aprehension...............mind you even john wayne was booed by american soldiers when he toured the far eastduring ww2 once :LOL:

[Agent X20]

Yep... we dont want to see anything too ridiculous...

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h61/AgentX20/lowenough.jpg

I liked that one..

[minter]

yep your having a giraffe with that one :LOL:

[Agent X20]

Naw.. but I have had a girraffe with Shuttles Spitfire..:LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL:

[no4mkit]

Anyway, I don't think he meant the comment to be nasty, I feel he actually believed that was the reason for night bombing. Which is perhaps a sadder scenario if it reflects the actual beliefs of most US guys in their twenties. Hollywood etc has a lot to answer for imo.

Think your right on that Oz, more a case of uninformed opinion - that he really should have stayed away from - rather than maliciousness (I hope anyway..:rolleyes: )
If he'd known better he'd have realized the USAAF very nearly had to resort to night bombing too given loss rates before the fighter escorts were able to stay with the B17's and B24's, and I was going to post as such but realized the thread was becoming more jockular than anything. I guess a subject titled "best" anything is bound to! (especially when there's no distinction between medium and heavy bomber) :wacko:
Having a family member who was a rear gunner on Lancs and a family friend in the same spot on B-24's, and knowing both of their experiences in detail, all I can say is that all allied bomber crews have my full respect and appreciation.

but... if I had to choose (and we're talking heavies) I'd pick the Lanc.. ;) :D

[spock1]

Surely the Americans only flew during the day as they couldn't even find Germany at night.............only joking (runs for cover):D :D

:confused: Even today they still cannot find some targets in good daylight!:confused: :rolleyes:

Before anyone gets too serious please be aware that we all make mistakes and hindsight is a wonderful thing.......:)

So far as WW2 Heavy Bombers concerned they all had their good and bad points but more importantly their combined efforts and those of their brave crews made the difference!.............:)

[david cotton]

Hello all

Is it true that George Bush has ordered a bombing raid of the Canary Islands…….to stop the spread of Bird Flu :unsure:

[Eagle1]

And a great place to chill out for an hour, after a crappy day at work. :)

[minter]

or during work :LOL: :unsure:

[Martin Bull]

MEMO

To: Minter ( Work Cubicle #4987a )
From : The Boss
Subject : Use of Internet

Pop into my office for a moment, would you ?

:p

[Agent X20]

What a silly memo... everyone knows that after the 2003 focus group findings.. Minter is cubicle #4985d.. please do try and keep up..:D

[minter]

MEMO



Pop into my office for a moment, would you ?

:p

yes yes yes... :mad: just hang on a minute ,got an auction finishing :LOL:

[minter]

What a silly memo... everyone knows that after the 2003 focus group findings.. Minter is cubicle #4985d.. please do try and keep up..:D

i try to avoid going for a pee,never find me desk again :blink:

[Agent X20]

Tip #47... get a plastic bin...

[Agent X20]

diont want to create a new thread.. but...........

40 on here and 71 on the FM site............ obviously no footie tonite.... something going down.....:confused: :confused: :confused:

....pity only 10% of them post..............................:D :D :D

[58warren]

No Agent Carr any more though.... Oh how we will miss his informed opinion.:D

[plumstix]

Why, where's he gone?

[The Defiant Man]

Said he ain't posting no more....shame....quite entertaining.....still can't decide if his moans and contradictions were typing before thinking (probably) or (possibly) deliberate attempts to wind up some folks, with considerable success at times it has to be said......

[Red 2]

Methinks his proclaimed resolve never to darken these threads ever again will crack..anyway, we're quite gentle here compared to how others might react!:D

[Martin Bull]

Things just won't be the same without The Student You Love To Hate on the forum....;)

[CFBC]

No Agent Carr any more though.... Oh how we will miss his informed opinion.:D

Oh please... :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

His continous moaning and attempts to wind us all up were bad enough and now we go on about how he has gone.... :D :D :rolleyes:

Shall we start the statue now? :D How about a little "icon" built into the Forum top left screen.... :D

He's gone on a train journey, he said himself yesterday morning...... He will be back when he wants to come back. :) If he does not, well it was his choice as banter and wind-ups go both ways. :)

[Red 2]

Oh please... :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

His continous moaning and attempts to wind us all up were bad enough and now we go on about how he has gone.... :D :D :rolleyes:

Shall we start the statue now? :D


Hang on...let's get one made by Corgi as he loves them sooo much!:D :LOL:

[CFBC]

Nah R2... The box quality won't be right, the panel lines will be too much and then it will be too expensive and with 3000 issued, oh my.... One is bad enough!

(all good banter AC) ;)

[Martin Bull]

I still think the Forum should commission an Utterly Butterly Zero.....:LOL:

[minter]

Shall we start the statue now? :D

for the pidgeons to sh#t on....good idea :LOL:

[sniperUK]

I still think the Forum should commission an Utterly Butterly Zero.....:LOL:

With the wrong dihedral that all the plans say is right:wacko: :LOL:

[Red 2]

I still think the Forum should commission an Utterly Butterly Zero.....:LOL:

Nice one but fear fights might break out over who was going the measure the wingwalkers.

Lets be really ahead of the game! In answer to huge demand, we'll do a really fantastic box. No model. Think of the aggro saved. :D :LOL:

[eismeer]

we're quite gentle here compared to how others might react!:D

Have often thought that myself, the title of this thread says it all:)

Lots of discussion and opinions and very very few fall outs or bad flaming of other members like i have seen on some forums:eek:

Must be due to the excellent moderators :LOL:

Only joking guys, i think you all do a terrific job:cool:

Creep creep :LOL: