Andy Mullen Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Not having much joy in finding the Flightpath Carrier Accessories, but in the process of rummaging around in the stash (in a freezing cold loft ) I seem to have picked out a few more boxes.... dependant on the weather and if I can finish the HobbyBoss Cat, I may have a crack at another of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandwagon 106 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Unreal what you find sometimes! Worth getting cold for though I'd do the VF-21, haven't seen the extended black on the nose before for "Oop Ack, Baby". I have an idea...no wait, got to get these two finished first Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 andy I've told you before....I know I have....you dont need all these tomcat kits..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Rip-Cord checking in... Just having a quick peek peek at the progress, it's all coming along rather well! Well done Captain Kev1n, looks like you're running a tight ship! Missing the plastic, my VF-74 'Cat still waits patiently.... Rip-Cord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 (edited) Need some advice from the collective; 1/144 scale tomcat which one Revell, Academy or Italeri? Thanks Edited January 22, 2012 by Neal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mullen Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Need some advice from the collective; 1/144 scale tomcat which one Revell, Academy or Italeri?Thanks The Revell boxings are top notch, not built the other two here are my builds of the >> Black Bunny << boxing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I'd do the VF-21, haven't seen the extended black on the nose before for "Oop Ack, Baby". I have an idea...no wait, got to get these two finished firstJoel That's because I haven't started my model yet: a VF-21 Cat is my choice for the GB.. have yet to decide which version of the scheme though: the initial one with the black nose is cool, but I rather like the more plain later version too... decisions, decisions.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 The Revell boxings are top notch, not built the other two Andy, thanks for that. Revell kit is on order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyAl Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 So as I can't decide which callsign I want to be assigned, I issue the task upon the collective to issue me a callsign that I will wear with pride....Do your worst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 (edited) So as I can't decide which callsign I want to be assigned, I issue the task upon the collective to issue me a callsign that I will wear with pride....Do your worst. You'll need to give a bit of background to yourself(quirks/likes/dislikes/'doh' moments) in order to help us 'assign' you a callsign! Reason for edit: Given the speed of your building, I'm tempted to put forward 'Bullet' as your C/S... Edited January 24, 2012 by Parabat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyAl Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 You'll need to give a bit of background to yourself(quirks/likes/dislikes/'doh' moments) in order to help us 'assign' you a callsign!Reason for edit: Given the speed of your building, I'm tempted to put forward 'Bullet' as your C/S... I'm actually relatively boring nowadays, so not a lot really to tell you about myself. Also don't fancy sounding like a lonely hearts ad. I always thought my building was really slow, although maybe that's just my painting, but I'd be happy with 'Bullet' if there aren't any more offerings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandwagon 106 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 That's because I haven't started my model yet: a VF-21 Cat is my choice for the GB.. have yet to decide which version of the scheme though: the initial one with the black nose is cool, but I rather like the more plain later version too... decisions, decisions.... From what I could make out on the profiles on Andy's page, they went back to it in 1988. I did that nose style once, but the tailcodes were in the wrong style. I like the black tails too... Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I'd be happy with 'Bullet' if there aren't any more offerings. slug? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Andy, thanks for that. Revell kit is on order. Just going to need some 1/144 crew, anyone with any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Just going to need some 1/144 crew, anyone with any ideas? Do you mean ground crew ? If so Preiser has a set. The figures are for an airport and not a carrier, but I doubt in 1/144 the difference will be seen much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Do you mean ground crew ? If so Preiser has a set. The figures are for an airport and not a carrier, but I doubt in 1/144 the difference will be seen much. Sorry, pilot & RIO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mullen Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 OK, due to not finding the Flightpath Carrier Deck set, I have gone through my stashes (kits and decals) and come up with a few builds to follow my current entry... Current entry second entry being a Hasegawa kit, it may well take me to the end of the GB...if not here are the remaining choices and the kits selected. The Super Tomcat just arrived from HLJ as I have been watching a build in 1/48, over on Flory Models, which had me wanting one, albeit in 1/72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 glutton for punishment there Andy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 and.....does anybody know if the intake trunking could be removed from an F14? Say, for maintenance/access purposes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 hi guys im still in on this group build will be my first, though i have not had chance to start yet or do any modelling as ive been looking after my grandad in hospital with his heart. amongst other things i have to do first too. that said i have so far got a revell 1/144th kit which i will probably do as grim reapers. and a very old haswgawa kit in 1/72 i picked up for a fiver not a bad looking kit either and a good amount of plastic for the price. i may do that as a whatif as i originally said or get some after market decals for it, i hope i can get it finished in time im not sure if ill get 2 done in the time left. but you never know. what is this call sign business are we just picking a call name of our own making for fun if so ill be called this "Persona non grata" cheers rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 The call sign is what you use when identifying yourself on carrier ops. A three-word callsign is probably a bit of a mouthful, but I guess this would be ok; "Nongrata" howzat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 (edited) After a quick (20min) root through all the build threads to catch up with all the progress I did a bit of counting Builds in progress - 51 Scale 1/144 - 10 1/100 - 1 1/72 - 16 1/48 - 20 1/32 - 4 1/24 - 0 Model A - 37 B - 4 D - 10 Scheme VF-1 - 5 VF-14 - 2 VF-21 - 1 VF-31 - 3 VF-41 - 3 VF-32 - 1 VF-33 - 1 VF-51 - 1 VF-84 - 6 VF-101 - 3 VF-103 - 2 VF-111 - 3 VF-114 - 1 VF-124 - 1 VF-143 - 3 VF-154 - 2 VF-191 - 1 VF-211 - 1 VF-213 - 1 VX-9 - 3 Whiff - 1 Prototype - 2 Iran - 2 Edited February 4, 2012 by Neal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 consider yourself appointed as stats chief Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandwagon 106 Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 I see a disturbing lack of VF-2 jets....That's my next one sorted then Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 interesting point - I may change my mind about one of mine as well.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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