Christer A Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 5 hours ago, Pin said: The answer is negative, I afraid Ok. Nothing to whine about then, rules are rules :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Well there's plenty of gas to tap in Canberra that's for sure!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianfuxia Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 I'd like to join with my Hughes HR-1 racer. The CMR one. Wiki says" The Hughes H-1 is a racing aircraft built by Hughes Aircraft in 1935. It set a world airspeed record and a transcontinental speed record across the United States. The H-1 Racer was the last aircraft built by a private individual to set the world speed record" LINK Is that ok for this? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianfuxia Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Also I wanted to ask whether the Real Space Models kit of the Vokshod II mission - the first ever spacewalk - is ok? It includes Alexei Leonov floating around on the end of his cord. If so and if the H-1 is ok then looks like I have two short run resin kits in my immediate future...ooops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Decisions, decisions. I've also got a 1/48 F-4J (Eduard) w/ a VX-4 option...but I've already committed that kit as a VF-114 Aardvark from CVW-11 to go with my RA-5C. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjwomack Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 3 hours ago, bianfuxia said: I'd like to join with my Hughes HR-1 racer. The CMR one. Wiki says" The Hughes H-1 is a racing aircraft built by Hughes Aircraft in 1935. It set a world airspeed record and a transcontinental speed record across the United States. The H-1 Racer was the last aircraft built by a private individual to set the world speed record" LINK Is that ok for this? Lovey Hosts, what at is the position on 'lasts', are they record breaking? I declare an interest as I was thinking of making Evening Star as the last British steam loco but wasn't sure and settled upon the 1st instead. running before I can walk, if lasts are allowed, I might go for a top and tail. thanks for hosting such a fascinating build michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 4 hours ago, bianfuxia said: I'd like to join with my Hughes HR-1 racer. The CMR one. It was built to break records (and did), so definitely fits within the rules. And a fine choice it is, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Incidentally, I'm not sure whether this GB is responsible or not (probably), but I've got a Revell 1/32 X-1 that I keep looking at, then putting back on the stack. It's a terribly simple kit (thinks I), but for some reason it scares me a bit, too. Well, I'm looking at it again... The canopy is probably the scariest aspect, but to my surprise a test-fit showed it to fit quite well. Hmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 14 minutes ago, gingerbob said: Incidentally, I'm not sure whether this GB is responsible or not (probably), but I've got a Revell 1/32 X-1 that I keep looking at, then putting back on the stack. It's a terribly simple kit (thinks I), but for some reason it scares me a bit, too. Well, I'm looking at it again... The canopy is probably the scariest aspect, but to my surprise a test-fit showed it to fit quite well. Hmm... I build this long ago and it was not that bad actually. The cockpit is quite detailed. Added seatbelts will improve it a lot if you do not use the included figure. Wheel wells could do with resin replacements and the raised panel lines are ... but easy to rescribe. I think this might have been the first kit on which I rescribed the panel lines. If you have the boxing from one or two years back it comes with a much better decal sheet. IMHO this is a great kit as you can improve it a lot by just adding a few extras (above) or superdetail it (cockpit, wheelwells). The large scale and the rather small size combined with a simple shape gives you lots of canvas. In fact this is also one of the kits I am considering for this GB. Still not sure what to enter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share Posted March 7, 2017 6 hours ago, bianfuxia said: I'd like to join with my Hughes HR-1 racer. The CMR one. Wiki says" The Hughes H-1 is a racing aircraft built by Hughes Aircraft in 1935. It set a world airspeed record and a transcontinental speed record across the United States. The H-1 Racer was the last aircraft built by a private individual to set the world speed record" LINK Is that ok for this? Its a record breaker so certainly . Beautiful aircraft too, I love 1930's subjects. All the best TonyT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share Posted March 7, 2017 6 hours ago, bianfuxia said: Also I wanted to ask whether the Real Space Models kit of the Vokshod II mission - the first ever spacewalk - is ok? It includes Alexei Leonov floating around on the end of his cord. If so and if the H-1 is ok then looks like I have two short run resin kits in my immediate future...ooops. Heres the world and (human known space) first: "It established another milestone in space exploration when Alexey Leonov became the first person to leave the spacecraft in a specialized spacesuit to conduct a 12 minute "spacewalk".[2][3]" . All good as far as I can see, a really interesting subject too; not often we get the chance to see a real space subject in a GB. TonyT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianfuxia Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Thanks, sign me up with those two and I'll see how I go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 The GB is not yet officially started but we already have a bunch of very interesting subjects announced. Keep it up, it's going to be a cracker of a GB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share Posted March 7, 2017 7 hours ago, Mjwomack said: Lovey Hosts, what at is the position on 'lasts', are they record breaking? I declare an interest as I was thinking of making Evening Star as the last British steam loco but wasn't sure and settled upon the 1st instead. running before I can walk, if lasts are allowed, I might go for a top and tail. thanks for hosting such a fascinating build michael Hello Michael, I've thought about this a lot as I know what you're getting at, plus I love the Evening Star . I think maybe 'lasts' would be an interesting and unique GB categogory in its own right. The more one thinks about 'last of a kind' etc. it suggests a plethora of subjects, but perhaps not really in line with this GB. Certainly the first British Steam loco would be fantastic . For a record breaker, there is of course, *the* British steam locomotive record breaker; the beautiful (IMHO) Mallard. I wonder of you would consider building this very special loco ? I think it would be a great asset to the GB. Not that I would be trying to twist your arm at all . All best regards TonyT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjwomack Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Lord Tony of Tigerness, Thank you, no problem- I'll await the Last of the Summer Wine/ Swan song GB. Like the hint and I did ponder Mallard but don't know of any kits, other than white metal O gauge which is way way outside my budget! Michael 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 1 hour ago, Mjwomack said: I'll await the Last of the Summer Wine/ Swan song GB. I think you've just come up with an excellent GB idea. You need to suggest it in the relevant thread and see if it can get into the poll for next year. It would be an admirable follow up to this GB. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 2 hours ago, Mjwomack said: I'll await the Last of the Summer Wine/ Swan song GB. 33 minutes ago, Enzo Matrix said: I think you've just come up with an excellent GB idea. You need to suggest it in the relevant thread and see if it can get into the poll for next year. It would be an admirable follow up to this GB. Novel idea! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 I don't suppose any of the airframes in the Italeri Hustler qualify as record setters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 7 minutes ago, PhantomBigStu said: I don't suppose any of the airframes in the Italeri Hustler qualify as record setters? What box do you have ? The 2011 rebox had the Bendix Trophy winner included in the decal sheet, this is also in the currently available rebox. The same sheet also includes the aircraft used in Operation Greased Lightning to set a speed record between tokyo and London Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 1 minute ago, Giorgio N said: What box do you have ? The 2011 rebox had the Bendix Trophy winner included in the decal sheet, this is also in the currently available rebox. The same sheet also includes the aircraft used in Operation Greased Lightning to set a speed record between tokyo and London Damn seems I have the 2003 issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 9 minutes ago, PhantomBigStu said: Damn seems I have the 2003 issue According to this page: http://randolphbrewercom.fatcow.com/b58/inventory.php 59-2442 set 3 class world records. This is included in the original Italeri decal sheet, guess that the 2003 edition retained this sheet. Don't know if a class record is enough to be eligible here though, let's see what the mods think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 The record was deliberately attempted and properly registered so I say "go for it". Don't forget to clean and wax the fuselage 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 On 03/06/2017 at 1:47 PM, TonyTiger66 said: It would be good to have you on board Rich . Im fascinated by the gas platform! Take care whilst bobbing about on that thing. I guess it's not coming to Lake Burley Griffin ? TonyT If they found gas there, it'd at least make the place useful. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 2 hours ago, Rob G said: If they found gas there, it'd at least make the place useful. ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 On 07/03/2017 at 8:47 PM, Caerbannog said: I build this long ago and it was not that bad actually. The cockpit is quite detailed. Added seatbelts will improve it a lot if you do not use the included figure. Wheel wells could do with resin replacements and the raised panel lines are ... but easy to rescribe. I think this might have been the first kit on which I rescribed the panel lines. If you have the boxing from one or two years back it comes with a much better decal sheet. IMHO this is a great kit as you can improve it a lot by just adding a few extras (above) or superdetail it (cockpit, wheelwells). The large scale and the rather small size combined with a simple shape gives you lots of canvas. In fact this is also one of the kits I am considering for this GB. Still not sure what to enter Hello, I should also have replied to @gingerbob earlier, my apologies. The Bell X-1 is a wonderful subject for this GB. Two world firsts; To quote Wikipedia: "The X-1, piloted by Chuck Yeager, was the first manned airplane to exceed the speed of soundin level flight and was the first of the X-planes, a series of American experimental rocket planes(and non-rocket planes) designated for testing of new technologies and often kept secret." https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_X-1 I've not seen a WIP for the 1/32 on BritModeller (maybe there's one here, I just can't find one). It would be great to see either or both of you build it ! Best regards TonyT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now