Airfix Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib kit box art

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BlackSheep214
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Airfix Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib kit box art

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When I saw the box art on the kit, I knew immediately it was familiar. Here's why:

The box art of the kit:

http://www.megahobby.com/airfixtyphoon2 ... dium=email


It's taken from a cover of Issue #86 of Britain at War magazine. I saw the magazine earlier this month at a Barnes and Nobles. Here's the magazine cover:

http://www.britainatwar.com/issues.asp
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Re: Airfix Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib kit

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Well, it is a pretty picture. And probably cheaper then commisioning custom artwork.
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Re: Airfix Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib kit

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its a nice pic for a nice kit lol
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