Giorgio N Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Guys I was originally intending to host this GB myself but I've just been signed up on a home study diploma for work which is going to take a lot of my time so I'm looking for a host or hosts for this short Tribute GB Mish, as I'm usually very busy myself with my job I wouldn't probably be able to do it alone, but as I love Spitfires and I owe a lot of my knowledge to the many posts by Edgar, I'd be happy to help as long as at least another member can share the task with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 I'll happily do anything I can to assist with this GB. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 I'll happily do anything I can to assist with this GB. That would make two of us, I'd be happy with this. Unless anyone who has known Edgar personally or had any strong connection with him would like to step in, in this case I'd leave the honour to him 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Okay Col. Giorgio N will be the hosts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 I'd be happy to help moderate the moderators, or host the hosts, or just Spitfire. I never met Edgar in person, alas, but we've been "virtual friends" for a long time. bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Hello, I would like to be added to the list to participate too please. I have always had problems building Spitfires, and this would give me the added edge to do one properly (or at least better), with Edgar's spirit looking down. Rest easy Edgar, you are missed by many. Ray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwaterous Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Add me to this one. I'll either build a 22/24 or a French IX K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59North Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Edgar did offer me corrective advice in the past, without us ever knowing each other. When I received that advice, I realized he had a dedicated love for all things Spitfire, and gladly accepted his message. I would like to join in as well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Thanks Mish, we'll do our best ! Bob, glad to take you on board in one way or the other, will PM you soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 I've never built a Spitfire before, well not since Airfix's first ever model circa 1955/6 but this seems like a very good excuse to build the Tamiya Mk IX that I bought recently for some unaccountable reason. Put my name on the list please Mods. Max 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davek72 Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 I didn't know Edgar but he was clearly a much appreciated contributor and I would be delighted to join a build in his honour. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZ Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Sounds like a fitting tribute. Count me in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 I've never built a Spitfire before, well not since Airfix's first ever model circa 1955/6 but this seems like a very good excuse to build the Tamiya Mk IX that I bought recently for some unaccountable reason. Put my name on the list please Mods. Max No need to be added to the list as the group build is already approved. When the GB starts, just add your build, another Spitfire will be welcome ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 I think mine will be the 1/48 Airfix PR 19 ' The Last ' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 wonder if the forum will be able to accept the huge number of entries there will no doubt will be anyway think I will do what many others will also do and go for the prototype, not something I would normally touch given the conversion work needed and don't do prototypes aside from fast jets 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Make that less one, LSP are running a similar tribute GB for Edgar so my entry's going there I'm afraid. Max 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 There's nothing stopping cross posting Max 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 A stupid-ish question but I assume Sea-Spitfires are eligible too? V-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 (edited) A stupid-ish question but I assume Sea-Spitfires are eligible too? V-P As Seafires are part of the family, my view is that they are. Edgar sure looked into Seafires as well and I remember several documents that he mentioned to explain a number of features of these aircrafts Edited December 15, 2015 by Giorgio N 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 Along that line, maybe this would be a good time for me to tackle the Spiteful. A couple of years ago I was studying the various 1/48 options and eventually gave up in frustration! bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 There's nothing stopping cross posting MaxExcept the dates Mish, LSP's tribute build starts on Thursday, the date of Edgar's funeral. I expect my Spit to be finished long before March when this one starts.Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 Ahh okay we have aligned ourself with other forums to start on or near the date of the first flight of K5054 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Along that line, maybe this would be a good time for me to tackle the Spiteful. A couple of years ago I was studying the various 1/48 options and eventually gave up in frustration! bob Good point, should the Spiteful/Seafang be included ? Personally I'd say yes, it was after all the ultimate Spitfire. Alas, it was also the trait-d'union between the greatly succesful Spitfire and the way less than stellar postwar Supermarine fighters as the Attacker used the same wing, but this is another story... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 (edited) Just in case you're on the fence (but I think Spiteful/Seafang definitely deserve inclusion) I later came back around to my long-standing (or sitting) desire to do NN660. So I think that's what I'll go for... until I change my mind again! Source: http://ipmsuk.proboards.com/thread/5630/supermarine-spiteful-1st-prototypes-colour bob Edited December 16, 2015 by gingerbob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Good point, should the Spiteful/Seafang be included ? Personally I'd say yes, it was after all the ultimate Spitfire. Alas, it was also the trait-d'union between the greatly succesful Spitfire and the way less than stellar postwar Supermarine fighters as the Attacker used the same wing, but this is another story... I'm happy to see the Spiteful and Seafang included but do feel the Attacker is a step too far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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