This year is the 40th anniversary of the world famous ' Flying Scotsman' receiving a second tender which at the time allowed the ' Scotsman' to carry a total water load of 11, 000 gallons giving it an operating distance of 200
- 250 miles before its tenders needed replenishing. The addition of this extra tender gave the ' Flying Scotsman' a unique presence & provided a dynamic sight when seen heading up a steam special. To coincide with the 40th anniversary a special limited edition production run of the Hornby Live Steam ' Flying Scotsman' model with a double tender has been included in this year's range. In total, 1, 000 models will be produced with each model complete with certificate, water & oil fillers as well as instructions. This model is a unique opportunity to recreate & capture those early days of steam specials when the ' Flying Scotsman' was at that time the only steam locomotive allowed to operate on the main line.
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Double Trouble by Sue Cook Quilt-as-you-go & get two for the price of one with this double-sided quilt! Sue made this quilt for her grandchildren to cuddle under when visiting, so she’s made one side for the boys & the other for the girls. You could make one side summery & the other autumnal, or perhaps one side festive & the other for every day... Surprise your friends & family! Finished

Size: Approx. 137cm x 206cm (54 x 81) Skill Level: Beginner This project is an extract from Popular Patchwork magazine first published in June 2010. It is a Digital Edition & comes as a downloadable PDF file.

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Douglas Boston III (A04033) Amongst other operations the Boston III took part in the attacks on the Scharnhorst, Gneisenau & Prinz Eugen during their dash through the English Channel. Entering service with Bomber Command in July 1941, the Boston was well liked by its crews which flew it in the light day bomber role. Paints & Cement are required to complete model (Not Included). Scale: 1:72 ...

Douglas Dauntless SBD 3/5 (A02022) The Dauntless was the US Navy’s standard dive bomber, it was the first US Navy plane to sink an enemy ship, a Japanese sub, in WWII just days after Pearl Harbour. The first real test came on May 7, 1942, when US aircraft carriers, USS Lexington & USS Yorktown, faced three Japanese carriers in the Battle of the Coral Sea. Scale: 1:72 ...

CNC Wood Parts Pack For Douglas Dakota DC-3 Plane. Designer: Tony Nijhuis Name: DC-3 Model type: Electric transport Designed by: Tony Nijhuis Wingspan: 72” (1892mm) Wing area: 3.5sq. ft. (0.3sq. m) All-up weight: 7 lb 5oz (3.3kg) Wing loading: 33oz / sq. ft. (10kg / sq. m) Motors: 2 x Permax 600-7.2V* Gearboxes: 2.33:1* Battery: 10-cell 3000m Ah Ni MH (HVHC)*ESC: 45A* Choosing a new subject for a model is never easy, so I like to ask around & get a feel for what might interest other modellers: “ How about a nice B-17, ” I enquired, “or perhaps a Wellington?” Of course, the great thing about this sort of informal poll is that you can always ignore the results. Now, initially, when various parties suggested a medium-size Dakota, I don’t mind telling you I exercised my right to selective hearing because, to be honest, it wasn’t anywhere near the top of my wish list. However, RCM&E editor Graham Ashby wasn’t willing to be ignored... Mr. Ashby, it seems, is rather a fan of the DC-3 &, like it or not, I have to admit that its long & diverse history does lend it a certain cache
- for a commercial aircraft, that is. Although the aircraft has been in service for over 70 years (the prototype first flew on December 17 1935), the Douglas continues to operate in all corners of the world & has achieved an almost iconic status. It’s hardly surprising, then, that so many flyers want a model of the Dakota. On the prototype’s maiden flight, for instance, when it was still uncovered, with unfinished nacelles & a plant-pot stuck on its nose, the Dak’ was recognised with affection by the first modeller I met. “ Oh, a Dakota
- that’s nice. I remember jumping out of one in ‘44...” You get the picture. The upshot of all this is that Graham got his way, & his DC-3.

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Cowl & Canopy Mouldings Set For Dakota Plane. Name: DC-3 Model type: Electric transport Designed by: Tony Nijhuis Wingspan: 72” (1892mm) Wing area: 3.5sq. ft. (0.3sq. m) All-up weight: 7 lb 5oz (3.3kg) Wing loading: 33oz / sq. ft. (10kg / sq. m) Motors: 2 x Permax 600-7.2V* Gearboxes: 2.33:1* Battery: 10-cell 3000m Ah Ni MH (HVHC)*ESC: 45A* Choosing a new subject for a model is never easy, so I like to ask around & get a feel for what might interest other modellers: “ How about a nice B-17, ” I enquired, “or perhaps a Wellington?” Of course, the great thing about this sort of informal poll is that you can always ignore the results. Now, initially, when various parties suggested a medium-size Dakota, I don’t mind telling you I exercised my right to selective hearing because, to be honest, it wasn’t anywhere near the top of my wish list. However, RCM&E editor Graham Ashby wasn’t willing to be ignored... Mr. Ashby, it seems, is rather a fan of the DC-3 &, like it or not, I have to admit that its long & diverse history does lend it a certain cache
- for a commercial aircraft, that is. Although the aircraft has been in service for over 70 years (the prototype first flew on December 17 1935), the Douglas continues to operate in all corners of the world & has achieved an almost iconic status. It’s hardly surprising, then, that so many flyers want a model of the Dakota. On the prototype’s maiden flight, for instance, when it was still uncovered, with unfinished nacelles & a plant-pot stuck on its nose, the Dak’ was recognised with affection by the first modeller I met. “ Oh, a Dakota
- that’s nice. I remember jumping out of one in ‘44...” You get the picture. The upshot of all this is that Graham got his way, & his DC-3.

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