My first was a Frog 'Comet' Douglas F3D-2 Skynight in 1957....
Much 'locate and cement' work then followed, thanks mainly to Airfix. But it took 4 weeks pocket money before one could afford the latest 2/- kit in its poly bag!
But Airfix 2013 calendar - or Hooters 2013 calendar? Tricky choice....
