swordfish fairey Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Not just yet ta. I seem to have less and less spare cash each month, so I may have to join closer to the time, or once it's started, if that's OK? That's just fine. let me know if and when and I will sign you up.............................Smudge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Hi, I'd like to take part if I can? Recently I've been thoroughly enjoying working my way through some 1/72 Spitfires with the idea of developing my skills enough to have a go at Eduard's 1/48 Late Version MkIXc Spitfire and not make a complete pig's ear of it! To stop me keep finding excuses not to buy one, if I sign up for this Group Build, I have the perfect reason to order one. I thought I'd make it as ML135 as flown by Jerry Billing on 7th June '44 - if that seems suitable? Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackG Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Stix - interesting choice on the specific markings. There is a nice write up here about Jerry Billing; http://www.clubhyper.com/reference/jerrybillingbs_1.htm regards, Jack 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swordfish fairey Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Sure thing Stix, consider yourself drafted aboard....................Smudge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swordfish fairey Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Here is the current list of combatants....... 1. Parabat 2. Harry Lime 3. WAFU 4. wellzy 5. Arniec 6. neal 7, Lancfan 8. Dazdot 9. Robw_uk 10.Bootneck 11.Doug Rogers 12.PaulJ 13.smuts 14.depressed lemur 15.Dazzio 16.vppelt68 17.trickyrich 18.Mish 19.Swordfish Fairey 20.ozz 21.Procopius 22.Caerbannog 23.CliffB 24.Woody37 25.-NEU- 26.Wez 27.Maltadefender 28.Atom.uk 29Stephan 30.Shar2 31.Radleigh 32.HansRegglesen 33.SleeperService 34.JOCKNEY. 35.Enzo Matrix 36.Tim T 37.Pabbi 38.Crossy 39.Erwin 40.Shermaniac 41.AndyC 42.arnobiz 43.thepureness 44.sean 45.bobster 46.Sgeek 47.badger 48.AndrewE 49.Mozzy19 50.JackG 51.AndyL 52.Wolwe82 53.PlaStix 54.Kallisti 55.Mr Grumpylee 56.Black Knight 57.Kwaterous Smudge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 All parts purchased and ready to start. Just trying to avoid breaking the seals on the bags... ... otherwise all would be lost and I'd start building! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 This will be a big build with all the 53 participants (and still counting)! I hope everybody is ready for it. It's just 12 weeks to go. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I'm a bit freaked out about this GB. I need to step out of my comfort zone, so one build will be a Cromwell tank on a transporter. However, after consultation with a colleague at work, I'll also be building the Tiger tank which Michael Wittman employed in his rampage at Villers-Bocage. So... add the Typhoon and Beaufighter and that's four builds for this GB. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shermaniac Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 (edited) Hi Guys, it's me Number 40! Do we have a final decision on which banner for this GB please Whilst both options are good my fave is from Smudge - simple, and to the point I feel (Albeit a movie, it is still an iconic image!!) I have done a simple banner for this build and put it up for consideration................. Smudge Edited March 15, 2014 by Shermaniac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 I'm a bit freaked out about this GB. I need to step out of my comfort zone, so one build will be a Cromwell tank on a transporter. However, after consultation with a colleague at work, I'll also be building the Tiger tank which Michael Wittman employed in his rampage at Villers-Bocage. So... add the Typhoon and Beaufighter and that's four builds for this GB. We know you can do it. But I do think you are I will now. Cheers, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 But I do think you are Speshly when you consider that I have four Mig-21s, three trainers and two for less than a tenner on the go at the moment... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted March 15, 2014 Author Share Posted March 15, 2014 Any GB banner can be used as long as it meets size constrictions, we don't have official or adopted signature banners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallisti Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 I thought I was in on this one as well? I'll have a bash at something tracked I think... got Sherman, Cromwell or even a 15 CWT truck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swordfish fairey Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 I thought I was in on this one as well? I'll have a bash at something tracked I think... got Sherman, Cromwell or even a 15 CWT truck I can't find you in any of the back posts Kallisti, but we can remedy that by signing you up right now, welcome aboard buddy.............................Smudge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Stix - interesting choice on the specific markings. There is a nice write up here about Jerry Billing; http://www.clubhyper.com/reference/jerrybillingbs_1.htm regards, Jack Hi Jack, Thank you for that. I've read some stuff about him before. It'll be nice to have this kind of background to a build. Sure thing Stix, consider yourself drafted aboard....................Smudge Thank you Smudge. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansReggelsen Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 I may have to change my participation in this GB. My slowness in getting my 'Scooters'-build finished has been an eyeopener to me and - if it's allowed? - I therefore have decided to 'downscale' my Mosquito-build in the GB from Revell's 1/32 to a more manageable size in Tamiya's 1/48 FB. VI. There are several reasons for this, but the main one is that I simply don't think I'd be able to finish the 1/32 Mosquito to a standard I would be proud of in the allotted time.There simply is too much that have to be scratched to bring it up to today's standard, and I don't think I'm up for it just now. So - to cut it short: Revell's 1/32 Mossie is out - Tamiya's 1/48 is in. Is that OK? Cheers Hans J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swordfish fairey Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 That's no problem at all Hans, rather you downsized than lose you altogether.....................Smudge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Grumpylee Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 (edited) Smudge, you missed me off the list! Have I done something wrong? Lee Edited April 3, 2014 by Mr Grumpylee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swordfish fairey Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Smudge, you missed me off the list! Have I done something wrong? Lee Sorry Lee. didn't notice a post from you asking to be included, but that is easily rectified and yer in me old Mr Grumpy......Welcome aboard............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Grumpylee Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Sorry Lee. didn't notice a post from you asking to be included, but that is easily rectified and yer in me old Mr Grumpy......Welcome aboard............. Cheers shippers Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Hi Smudge I have a favour to ask, and don't want to upset Mish ! I am about to start doing a Spitfire GB with 2 local primary Schools (5-11 year olds) the plan is to have them finished by D-Day as a way of celebrating and remembering the event itself. The trouble is we will be starting before the official start date of this GB. If I keep lots of Photos during the forth coming shambles, can it put them on the GB when everyone else has started ? cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swordfish fairey Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 I don't see a problem myself Pat, but it would be better to see what Mish has to say on the subject..........I take it the kids builds will not be part of the official GB.............Smudge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 They could be but it would be up to Mish & the hosts to decide really, On reflection the Spits would be the wrong type for D-Day, and I don't want to dilute the focus of the GB. If it's ok that's great, if not I completely understand and will do a posting elsewhere on BM. Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 What we'll do it put a special gallery in the GB just for the kids. How does that sound? Everyone in agreement? 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 On reflection the Spits would be the wrong type for D-Day, and I don't want to dilute the focus of the GB. Slap some black & white stripes on them and they'll do rightly, Have I signed up for this? If not, why not? eh? If not, I'd like to join in. If I have I'd still like to join in. I have a couple of ideas; one will be just a mini-diorama scene. I cant decide tho if it should be in the bocage or a village/town. What is the time scale? Start of June into August? I have something I want to build which I believe didn't get to Normandy till July. Or at least my version didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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