Derek Bradshaw Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 (edited) Hi,I'm late to the party (as usual), but I'm sort of committed to building a Swift FR.5 for our next club display (roll on Southwell & Telford), so if it's OK with everyone here, I'll formally state my intention to build the Falcon Models 1/48 Supermarine Swift FR.5. It will be about the tenth vacform I have started over fifty years of kitbashing. I hope that it will be the first I complete! Ian Ah, Mr. Crawford - I thought that it was you...Welcome to BM. Good luck with your Swift, I'm sure that it shall be as stunning as all of your hundreds of Spitfire models Cheers Derek Edited May 26, 2009 by Derek Bradshaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 OK, I'm sold and I'm in!!!! I'll be doing a double, it's the best excuse ever to do the Dynavector 1/48th scale De Havilland Hornet F3 and the Sea Hornet. So, armed with black felt tip pen, sharp scalpel blades, sanding sticks and a good amount of patience... I'm off to a good start!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLP Publishing Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I'm quite interested in joining in on this one. I have a few vacforms, but the only two I'm willing to tackle as my first-ever are the Falcon Beaufighter and Ta 152 kits in 1/48. I inherited both models, and they're missing everything expect the plastic sheets. So, no canopies, no decals, no white metal parts. I'm leaning towards the Ta 152, simply because I think I'll be able to scrounge the missing parts and decals more easily. I need to make a bit more progress on my current build before I commit though! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Bradshaw Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I'm quite interested in joining in on this one. I have a few vacforms, but the only two I'm willing to tackle as my first-ever are the Falcon Beaufighter and Ta 152 kits in 1/48. I inherited both models, and they're missing everything expect the plastic sheets. So, no canopies, no decals, no white metal parts. I'm leaning towards the Ta 152, simply because I think I'll be able to scrounge the missing parts and decals more easily. I need to make a bit more progress on my current build before I commit though!Kev Hi Kev, There are probably other more suitable vacforms for a beginner, but the 152 is as good as any - so go for it It does not matter really if you finish it or not, merely having a go at it shall open your eyes and modelling skills to a whole new world of possibilities (and you'll feel pretty chuffed to boot as well). Good luck Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelman182 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I took a long time deciding about this. This will be my first GB entry and only my third ever vacform, but hopefully my first successful vacform completion. I've previously tried the Contrail 72nd TSR.2 (failed, scrapped and binned) and have a 'part started' Gran 72nd Tigercat with all the Aires add-ons for the Monogram kit (cockpit, wheel wells and both engines) plus a vacform canopy. Not been happy with my progress on the latter, so thought that this GB might get me more comfortable with the genre, and lead to me actually building my Dynavector 48th TSR.2 at some point... My entry... the ID Models 48th Supermarine Swift FR.5 (I see someone else is doing the Falcon kit too - hope that one is better than this one! ). Picked up in a trade some time ago. Very basic, but I hope to do it some justice. I'll post pics of my progress so far later this week. Kevin S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Good to have you onboard Kevin... everyone else seems conspicuous by their absence. I might be starting a Sea Vixen soon, if time permits... watch this space. Oh, and the rest of you... get on with your collective builds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Rogers Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I have done some more, just haven't taken any more pics yet. I'll update on Thursday. Going to concentrate on this GB now before I make a start on the Gulf War GB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notdoneyet Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 <Snip>Oh, and the rest of you... get on with your collective builds! Now that I've finished my Canberra TT.18 for the Canberra GB I have re-started my Spitfire XI. Progress update soon, when there is something more tangible to show than filled/rescribed panel lines ..... Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 All you good people that have joined the GB better start cutting plastic ASAP... You only have 4 months left! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollieholmes Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Ive just got myself a contour gauge so im one step closer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 C'mon guys & girls... you've only go to the 28th Feb 2010 to get your remaining entries done. Let's have a concerted effort to up the total of completions from 4, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius at Home Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 C'mon guys & girls... you've only go to the 28th Feb 2010 to get your remaining entries done. Let's have a concerted effort to up the total of completions from 4, eh? Things are progressing nicely now - almost completed the C-133 rudder and nearly finished all the interior. Should be ready to close soon... On target for the 28th Feb. Darius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Good to hear Darius - it's those other lazy so-and-sos I'm worried about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Well... the GB is finished. If you've managed to scrape in under the wire, get your pics into the parc-ferme ASAP if not sooner If you've not finished in time, let me know and I'll transfer your WIP thread to the appropriate section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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