Christer A Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 I'm interested! Either a SAAB 21R (production A/C in service 1949, decal options 1950, 52 or 53 for the operational ones) or a Yak-23 (but I'd like to do the polish FAI-record breaker in 1957).Would any of those work? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Add me to the list please, I have a Hobbycraft Aeracomet and Tamiya Meteor Mk1 both of which would fit the bill. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted August 10, 2016 Author Share Posted August 10, 2016 I'm interested! Either a SAAB 21R (production A/C in service 1949, decal options 1950, 52 or 53 for the operational ones) or a Yak-23 (but I'd like to do the polish FAI-record breaker in 1957). Would any of those work? Welcome aboard. Those seem fine, they were both in production before 1950's, operational schemes in the 50's or even 60's would be ok. The main thing is that the particular model was produced or in service prior to 1950. So if the production run for say the Republic A-85B Prairie Dog (fictitious) was started in 1948 and ran through to 1953, thats fine. If these aircraft were incorporated into a new squadrons only in 1959, again no problem as the original production was started before 1950. However if there was a mid-life upgrade in the mid 50's that changed the aircraft then really that wouldn't be acceptable. If it's kept simple and a little bit or research is done there won't be any issues at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 arrr I think you've lost me with that one??? The bit about post 1950 markings being OK if the variant flew before the GB cut off date Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronan71 Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Plenty in the stash I could build for this one, count me in please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted August 10, 2016 Author Share Posted August 10, 2016 The bit about post 1950 markings being OK if the variant flew before the GB cut off date Arrr have I made a booby in the first post? I'll re-look at the basic rules again and fine tune them where required. Plenty in the stash I could build for this one, count me in please. Welcome aboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 I'll try to help, let me check the stash. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 (edited) I've made a first listing, but after re-reading the rules in the first post (updated I think, I didn't read the whole topic), I think I'm stuck with very few kits, and maybe only one. So count me in with this. I understand that those two doesn't qualify, as one was built but didn't flew, and I don't know anything about the second, certainly a pure what-if??? And all the others are rocket-powered, which also mean they're out? Edited August 13, 2016 by Antoine 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levin Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 I am in - he 162 incoming 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 I've made a first listing, but after re-reading the rules in the first post (updated I think, I didn't read the whole topic), I think I'm stuck with very few kits, and maybe only one. So count me in with this. I understand that those two doesn't qualify, as one was built but didn't flew, and I don't know anything about the second, certainly a pure what-if??? And all the others are rocket-powered, which also mean they're out? A nice selection, but unfortunately these two are out, the Ar-234C was built, however there is no record they actually flew and the Shindenkai (Hmm I only know of the Shinden) is unfortunately a Whif. The rockets too are not eligible, though we do need a rocket plane GB, we are trying to get a Me-163 STGB up, but there just isn't enough interested members, I think we're still stuck around the 12-15 mark for interested members, it may even be less!! I am in - he 162 incoming welcome aboard, and the first with one of these as well! opps just rereading the post I forgot to add you in Antoine, welcome aboard to, and nothing wrong with the Meteor, there are a lot of fans of them here! Well that makes 30!!! Now it's time to wake up Enzo so that we can go through to the next stage. So don't forget to vote everyone and try and drag in as many friends as well, and if anyone would like to co-host they'd be more than welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 I'll edit my post to remove the pics, so that there'll be no mistake. And I'll dig further in my stash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Same player, shoot again. A choice of MiG-15s in two scales, fit perfectly. This Hs 162 too. But again, for most of the following, I don't know, as first flight was before 1950, and service life began after... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 Nice choices, though the MiG-15bis falls the wrong side of 1950, it didn't enter service until about 1953, so she won't be eligible. Plus I think the Wyvern too is just the wrong side of 1950 as well, I think it was 1953 as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Having reached the threshold, this one is in the poll. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 (edited) I am looking at the moment in my stash and found a 1/48 Tamiya Meteor F3 with a F4 wing conversion. Maybee doing it in Dutch colors. But also found a 1/32 Revell He-162 Salamander with some extra's. Hmmmm desicions. Luckely it is for next year (I hope), so I think I have changed my mind a couple of times by then. Cheers, Edited August 15, 2016 by Arniec 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZitchDog Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 If I could be added to the list please, great idea for a gb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share Posted August 14, 2016 welcome aboard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Having exceeded the threshold, this one is in the poll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Having exceeded the threshold, this one is in the poll. Yes, I think it probably is deja vu... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share Posted October 3, 2016 Just a bit of a nudge folks!!!! remember voting starts for the 2017 GB's in November, so there's less than a month to go!!!!! There's a huge range of really interesting aircraft from this period, so there should be plenty of choices to suit most people. So need to get as many votes as we can for this to go through, so don't forget to vote and try and get as many other members as you can to vote for it as well!! So get too it!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share Posted October 3, 2016 How could anyone like an F-16 or MiG-29 over something like this!!!! These were the days when men were men and aircraft like this were very likely send you into a spiral of death at any time!! But they looked cool while doing it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 It's the blistering pace and unlimited military budgets that makes it such an interesting period. Nobody expected the Pirate to soldier on more than 5 years in any case whereas the F-16 has lived for 40. Just think 40 years prior to the Pirate and what kind of Aircraft that flew then... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Just found an Admiral F6U lying on a shelf at my LHS. It was promptly liberated and I can't wait to start it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Evening Guys I have a vacform Saunders-Roe SR. A-1, and a Huma Ju 287, plus a very dodgy looking Merlin He280 Can I join the fun with one of these please ? cheers Pat 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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