Blitz23

Rapid progress Steve!

So here's my first entrant for this GB, probably not the last I'll be honest. For those that didn't see the chat here's what I have eligible. I've decided to start with the mosquito mainly as the Beaufighter may need a replacement canopy and its about time I finished the kit. Here's what the little work I did today, sorting the white stripes prior to getting it ready for decals. Aircraft will be finished as a 45 Sqn machine based in India in 1945.

No not really, only thing it's italeris crude moulding that has a fair bit of flash on some of the smaller parts. Overall it's a nice kit, it stopped in its track as I don't have the desert paints for it at the minute.

It's Italeri's 1/48 kit.

Very very nice Steve!

Thank you Col, yes the Beaufighter will most likely be my first entrant to this GB.

Where do I start? Ive got a 109, Boston, Skyraider, Beaufighter, Mosquito, Spitfire, Hurricane, A-4 and F-5. Plenty to choose from!

Well gents thought I'd share what little I've got done. Fuselage and wings together. Going to detail the gear bays next as well as the engines. Looking at the landing gear I think I may need to order metal replacements because the kit ones look very flimsy.

I don't think anyone will moan about another Tomcat.

Nice Steve I'm building the same kit, you decided on which scheme you're gonna do?

My second build for this GB will be the Tigercat alongside my Eduard Hellcat. One of my favourite aircraft in the fact it just looks so good. Kit has been started but below the 25% rule. Planning to finish as the bottom aircraft based at Cherry Point.

Thanks be good to get this one completed!

Guys I've noticed no Tigercat builds so far, just thought I'd check if this wasn't to far gone to enter. I've built the cockpit and painted the interior, that's it so far. Figured this GB would be the perfect time to finish it off.

Not much to report, made a start though. Wings altogether minus photo etched parts, cockpit will be the next focus. Decided on my scheme as well. I shall be doing Death and Destruction VF-83 USS Essex.

Great choice can't wait to see you crack on.