AnonymousA667 7 Posted May 12, 2008 Author Share Posted May 12, 2008 Windy is proposing to add a Buccaneer to his builds, which is of course a definite peebeep Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bradley 1,990 Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 OK, although there's no hope in heck of me getting to Telford, I can print up photos of some recent builds for you. My Canberra, Nimrod and P.111 come to mind, and I can add some others as well. Link to post Share on other sites
AnonymousA667 7 Posted May 12, 2008 Author Share Posted May 12, 2008 Why not e-mail us your files closer to the time Paul? I will probably mount up pics on art board for durability on the display. According to how we set up the display and how much space is available will determine the photo size. Also as we have until November why not join in with a dedicated Best of British build? At the moment Nick is the only overseas contributor pledging a GB entry. peebeep Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 535 Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 OK, I know I replied to this once, but its not there Anyway, I'm in with either 1) Airfix 1/48 Lighning F.3, in the red/white check 56 Squadron scheme OR 2) Trumpeter 1/24 Spitfire V, in the markings of Bob Stanford Tuck - doesn't get any more "Best of British" than that does it? Probly the Spit, would make a nice table-mate for Jens Airfix one and I've been looking for an excuse to do it for years. Link to post Share on other sites
PHREAK 9 Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Does the Airfix 1/12th Showjumper count? You don't get more British than an Airfix kit of Princess Anne, if you ask me! If so, count me in...bestest, M. Hmmmmmmmmm......bit of German/Greek blood in there if you ask me! Phantom's got the 'no' vote! Link to post Share on other sites
dylan the rabbit 35 Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 2) Trumpeter 1/24 Spitfire V, in the markings of Bob Stanford Tuck - doesn't get any more "Best of British" than that does it? Just found out the other day that he became a mushroom farmer after the war. Quite a contrast! Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 535 Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 I'd recommend trying to track down his biography - real Boys Own stuff! I was lent a *very* old copy by a guy at work (he's just retired, and he was a young man when it came out ) Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bradley 1,990 Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 (edited) Why not e-mail us your files closer to the time Paul? I will probably mount up pics on art board for durability on the display. According to how we set up the display and how much space is available will determine the photo size. Also as we have until November why not join in with a dedicated Best of British build? At the moment Nick is the only overseas contributor pledging a GB entry.peebeep Will do, Paul. As for a dedicated build, I'll have to see what my build schedule looks like for the next few months - I have a number of projects on the go but I'm sure I can squeeze in something later in the year. Edited May 12, 2008 by Paul Bradley Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 306 Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 This would seem like a good time to break out the Special Hobby Gloster E28/39 languishing in the loft. Count me in (though displaying alongside the output from the real modellers here is a little scary ) Cheers Grant Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 17,884 Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 This would seem like a good time to break out the Special Hobby Gloster E28/39 languishing in the loft.Count me in (though displaying alongside the output from the real modellers here is a little scary ) Just hope it's not got a twisted fuselage like mine had Made life "interesting" Link to post Share on other sites
palacefan 33 Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 I just had a look at what ive got that could be OK. Wallace and Gromits with anti pesto van Fairy Rotordyne Norton Manx 500 Are all these OK? Link to post Share on other sites
AnonymousA667 7 Posted May 12, 2008 Author Share Posted May 12, 2008 Anyway, I'm in with either1) Airfix 1/48 Lighning F.3, in the red/white check 56 Squadron scheme OR 2) Trumpeter 1/24 Spitfire V, in the markings of Bob Stanford Tuck - doesn't get any more "Best of British" than that does it? Look forward to both those. The 56 checkerboard especially. peebeep Link to post Share on other sites
falcon 1,414 Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Well, in that case I'm going to paint Sean Barely Grey and have him mounted on a Plinth, as thats the closest I'll get to 100% unadulterated British Beef! As we have then lost the big wing Harrier, Gazelle, Sea-King, Merlin, Griffon, Lynx, Squirrel, Typhoon, Jag, Toom, Herc, Tristar etc. That would mean the Tucano and Tornado are out too then. Link to post Share on other sites
AnonymousA667 7 Posted May 12, 2008 Author Share Posted May 12, 2008 Hmmmmmmmmm......bit of German/Greek blood in there if you ask me! A degree of sympathy with this notion, but it would be difficult to turn down an Olympic gold medalist representing GB wouldn't it?! Neither do I wish to serve bird in the tower... peebeep This would seem like a good time to break out the Special Hobby Gloster E28/39 languishing in the loft. peebeep Link to post Share on other sites
AnonymousA667 7 Posted May 12, 2008 Author Share Posted May 12, 2008 Wallace and Gromits with anti pesto vanFairy Rotordyne Norton Manx 500 Are all these OK? Yes, yes and yes! peebeep That would mean the Tucano and Tornado are out too then. 'Fraid so. This is a celebration of true Brit. peebeep Link to post Share on other sites
Seamus 3,429 Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 just looking through the list of entrants, surprised not to see a Hunter. I've got one of Revell's 1/72 kits in the stash which I'd be happy to do as a sly one along with the Harrier Link to post Share on other sites
AnonymousA667 7 Posted May 12, 2008 Author Share Posted May 12, 2008 Good on you Seamus, Hunter's are most definitely peebeep Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 17,884 Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Hmmmm... been discussing Hunters in 1:48 with Mr Reeves this very evening. Link to post Share on other sites
AnonymousA667 7 Posted May 12, 2008 Author Share Posted May 12, 2008 Oi, stop teasing and spill the beans! peebeep Link to post Share on other sites
Seamus 3,429 Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Good on you Seamus, Hunter's are most definitely peebeep Good good, a Hunter and harrier it is Link to post Share on other sites
Brews 137 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 (edited) I'll be in for a brace of armoured cars: Matchbox Humber Mk II; and JB Models Saladin Mk 2. The two of them should be safe to make their 2nd transatlantic crossing intact ... and hopefully, their 3rd as well. Edited May 13, 2008 by Brews Link to post Share on other sites
Brews 137 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 If the Humber isn't excellent enough, I could do a Scorpion. I don't want to do anything big or easily breakable. Link to post Share on other sites
AndyL 513 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I'd like to have a crack at the Revell 1/32 Hunter for this GB, if ok. Link to post Share on other sites
AnonymousA667 7 Posted May 13, 2008 Author Share Posted May 13, 2008 Brews, I'm not enough of a treadhead to make a pronouncement (apart from the Scorpion, which I am told is a very swish bit of kit), but unless anybody objects I'll give your entries the Can I take it you are proposing to get your builds to the UK? peebeep Link to post Share on other sites
AnonymousA667 7 Posted May 13, 2008 Author Share Posted May 13, 2008 AndyL, as mentioned above, Hunters are I shall be adding to The List towards the end of the day. peebeep Link to post Share on other sites
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