Enzo the Magnificent Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 I really reeely can't make up my mind over this one! I was pretty much set on building an Airfix 1/72 Buccaneer and chucking a bit of resing at it. But then Italeri have released a Sea Hurricane, which has made me think again. So I went back and had a look at The Stash, in an attempt to convince myself that I really didn't have anything suitable there and so could justify buying the Sea Hurricane. This is what I came up with... 1/72 Fujimi Phantom FG.1 x 3 Airfix Buccaneer Matchbox Buccaneer Italeri Sea Harrier FRS1 Xtrakits Sea Vixen x 2 Xtrakits Scimitar Alley Cat BP Sea Balliol Revell Hunter with FAA Models GA.11 conversion set Frog Firefly FR1 x 2 Revell Gannet Frog Gannet x 2 Airfix Swordfish x 2 1/48 Airfix Sea Vixen Special Hobby Seafire III Airfix Seafire XVII x 2 Airfix Seafire FR46/47 x 3 Hobbycraft Sea Fury Hobbycraft Seafire XV How do I choose?!?!?!? Or how do I justify the Sea Hurricane...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Buy the Sea Hurricane, it is luverleee! Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Buy the Sea Hurricane, it is luverleee! Okay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Now there's a man that's easily persuaded!! Personally I think I'm sold on building a Bucc, of the 1/48 Airfix variety. I can never seem to only build one for a GB so I might also have a go at a Sea Vixen as well, I picked up cheap from MZ....then there's the Hasegawa FG1 lurking in the stash... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Hi guys I will be building a Martlet/wildcat for this one, but I will do the build together for the splendid cats GB as well. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folkbox1 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 (edited) I signed up for this but a change in commitments means I'm strapped for modelling time. So here is a selection of possible kits but I might end up doing the simplest and quickest to finish :- ( Any suggestions? Fairey Swordfish (72nd Airfix) Sea Hawk (72nd) Mosquito (48th Tamiya with Paragon Sea Mosquito converstion) Hellcat (48th) Seafire F.XVII (48th Airfix) Sea Vixen (48th Airfix) Sea Venom (72nd CM Resin) Sea Vampire (72nd CM Resin) Gannet (72nd Revell second attempt after binning first one) Sopwith Pup (32nd Wingnut Wings) Wyvern (72nd with Big Ed set) Avenger (72nd) Buccaneer (72nd Airfix) Looking at that list I'll probably plump for either the Sea Hawk, Gannet or Buccaneer. Edited March 20, 2013 by Folkbox1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 As I am working my way through all Spitfire marks I may as well chuck a SeaFire into the mix! Now, do I do the obvious and do an Airfix oob build or modify a MkV into a Seafire III? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Now, do I do the obvious and do an Airfix oob build or modify a MkV into a Seafire III?Both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragtag Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 I'm in, not sure with what yet but it will be from 835 NAS. Probably a swordfish or a wildcat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 I've changed my mind yet again! I will build a Special Hobby Firefly. This time I'm sticking with my choice 'cos I've bought the kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Bah, that means nothing! You can always buy other kits, too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Or build more than one... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 I've changed my mind yet again! I will build a Special Hobby Firefly. This time I'm sticking with my choice 'cos I've bought the kit. If you've got me doing their Barracuda, the least you can do is the Firefly.................. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Bah, that means nothing! You can always buy other kits, too. Or build more than one...Stoppit, you two! You know I have no self control... If you've got me doing their Barracuda, the least you can do is the Firefly.................. That's fair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 have narrowed the choices down to two, 1/48 but now I'm stuck.... either; Sea Mosquito TR.Mk33 (Tamiya with Verlinden conversion) or Avenger MkII or MkIII in Pacific operations (Accurate Miniatures ,Decals, plus resin???). Both would be nice, but do like the colour schemes of the Avengers.... Building two even OOB may be a bit of a stretch, as Splendid Cats GB (and others???) is on, though multiple GB’s doesn’t seem to stop me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B. Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Ooops! I joined this group so long ago, I forgot about it. I was going to build an Eduard 1/48 RNAS Sopwith Triplane. Trolling through the forums I came across the FAA Group Build, Oops! The Oops is that I started the kit already. Arrghh! I'd still like to participate. I have closed up the fuselage, and built the radial engine. That's all. I still need to add wings, paint it, and then add the rigging, so there is still lots to do. Can I still participate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 That sounds like its under the 25% started rule so I'm sure that's fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimpy Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Airfix 1/24 harrier FRS1 801 Naval Air Squadron. The one in the museum on a big plinth in front of Concorde. Will that do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 That will most deffinately do!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B. Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 OK, Thanks Phil. I won't touch it until July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabo31 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 (edited) Hello everybody!If it possible, I'm in and be sure to make an Avenger or a Hellcat. Regards,, Udo. Edited April 28, 2013 by Jabo31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 About 15 qualifying subjects in my stash for this one - so I'll join you with something. And the favourite is this 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Hello everybody! If it possible, I'm in and be sure to make an Avenger or a Hellcar. Regards,, Udo. You're welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 And the favourite is this Top choice, great kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 (edited) Count me in, definitely. Stash candidates (all 1/48)...Barracuda 2 or 3 (Special Hobby)Albacore (Special Hobby)Swordfish 2 (Tamiya)Sea King 5 (converted from Hasegawa AEW2)Lynx 2 or 3 (converted from Airfix Mk 8)Sea Fury (Hobbycraft - Trumpeter "Franken-Fury") - prob not that as I want to do it in a non-RN schemeAll have their plus points, but it'll be my first GB, so I should probably keep it relatively simple.Therefore most likely candidate is a 705 Gazelle - probably the cab I did my first rotary solo in back in the dark ages (OK, 1985 - does that count?).That's assuming the eBay bid I currently have in for the Fujimi kit wins - add the RN Aerobatic teams Model Alliance decals and it's on, though I gather the inside needs a fair bit of imprcement.But even if doesn't turn out to be the Gazelle, I'm in.Update: I got the eBay Gazelle, so my entry will be XW754/46/CU - first rotary wing solo, Trafalgar Day 1985. [God I feel old...] Later update: I'm now going to do the Gaz for the helicopter GB starting 8 June, so the FAA subject will be something else yet to be decided. Albacore, maybe? Edited May 15, 2013 by Ex-FAAWAFU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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