modelling minion Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 20 hours ago, franky boy said: Japanese Starfighter for me I think. Especially as I need to get my Hasegawa ones built before the new Kinetic kit appears. This may change however? James Great choice James, can't go wrong with a Starfighter. 19 hours ago, Angus Tura said: Thanks for the shaming e-mail! I'm still gripped by mustang fever and I don't know any P-51s still active in the 1980s in Asia. Had you said 1980s frontline South America, I would have been laughing... If I have a remission I have an SR-71 in the stash and Ichiban decals and it would have to be that. Alan If this round is successful Alan we can always do a 1970's edition and I believe there were still some Mustangs around in the 70's in Indonesia. An SR-71 would be great for this one though. 17 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Hello Craig ... I'm ready with an F-4EJ it will most likely be 87-8407 in this scheme. Nice choice Dennis and I really like 2 schemes you have in mind, I really like the JASDF temporary aggressor schemes. 17 hours ago, zebra said: I have 3 options in mind: Iranian RF-4E (current front-runner but then I thought of the other two) Soviet MiG-23 in Afghanistan USMC OA-4M based in Japan, which would be 1/48 and converted from a Hasegawa TA-4J using spare A-4M parts from the A-4N I built recently (haven’t really thought about how feasible this is yet though) All nice but unfortunately the Iranian RF-4 is just outside the geographic scope of the GB, I really like the sound of the A-4M but I know there will be a fairly strong contingent already planning some Soviet Afghan stuff who will push for you to build the Mig-23 to provide them with some top cover. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 17 hours ago, trickyrich said: Go on Craig join Chris and I and build an Su-17/22 as well! Nice try Rich but I'm determined to build something from the stash rather than order new for this one, most likely it will be of Soviet origin though, or at least it was originally. 15 hours ago, Romeo Alpha Yankee said: I shall be dusting off my TA-4S conversion and perhaps an F-111C A TA-4S would be excellent as it's not a type you see built very often and is an Asian designed and made conversion for an Asian air force, not that an F-111C wouldn't be nice, it would certainly float @trickyrich's boat as he used to turn spanners on them. 12 hours ago, John D.C. Masters said: I will either start with my Soviet/Afghanistan era Frogfoot or the Mi-17 HIP-H from the same place...my first helicopter, by the way... I am going to Ireland on July 22 for two months of bicycling along the Wild Atlantic Way so I won't be able to get back to the bench until the end of September. Both great choices John, for me the Hip nudges it, especially as it would be your first helo. 11 hours ago, CliffB said: My entry's waiting in the stash.... Unfortunately the plastic looks nothing like a Yak-36, so I may have to do mine as a Soviet Pacific Fleet -38 instead Awesome choice Cliff, if you wanted something different from the Soviet Pacific Fleet then you could do one of the aircraft deployed to Afghanistan on trials which were repainted in a camo scheme. 11 hours ago, Mr B said: I totally forgot about this gb, I sadly will have to forfeit myself Very sorry to here that Mr B but totally understand, please feel free to pop in and have a look and comment on other builds. 1 hour ago, helios16v said: I've ordered the Neomega pits & the Master pitots already, hopefully the pits show up this week (already have the pitots in my possession and in the boxes). Since I always build canopies closed (damn dust) it should be more than sufficient. I'm not going to, well at least try not to, go too overboard w/ AM bits. Burner cans, seats, and pitots are typically about all I worry too much about unless there are major issues w/ the kit. I may have a look at the gear if it's a bit wonky. We'll see what I can find as long as people don't want a mint for them. (Edit, just found a set of SAC gear for $16 shipped.....mine! ) Right now the only burner cans I see they want $50 for. Nope. I'll keep my eyes open to see if anything pops up more reasonably priced before I get to where it has to be installed during assembly. My skill level doesn't warrant spending that kind of money just to do a semi-bodged job on it. That 17M3 is right lovely. If I can get mine to turn out half as well I'll be chuffed. Sounds like your Su-17 is going to be very well equipped, just like the real thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 10 minutes ago, modelling minion said: the Hip nudges it Yes...I think it will be the first on the bench... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 hi Craig, The model room is still out of action so i doubt if i will get one done i'm afraid, sorry Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 55 minutes ago, Red Dot said: hi Craig, The model room is still out of action so i doubt if i will get one done i'm afraid, sorry Andy Not good enough Andy, it's just one excuse after another isn't it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 8 hours ago, modelling minion said: All nice but unfortunately the Iranian RF-4 is just outside the geographic scope of the GB, I really like the sound of the A-4M but I know there will be a fairly strong contingent already planning some Soviet Afghan stuff who will push for you to build the Mig-23 to provide them with some top cove Should have read the small print re the RF-4E! Might do that in the Phantom STGB instead. But the GBs are piling up - 4 builds on the bench as it is. So, MiG-23 or OA-4M. Both are very tempting. Don’t think I’ll have tine for both, leaning towards the OA-4M, but then it’s been a while since I scratched the Russian itch. Decisions, decisions... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianfuxia Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Well, I have no idea what I thought I was going to build for this when I signed up. Like someone else above, I have moved countries but my shipping showed up a fortnight ago. If I can find my kit of this I will build it: Japanese helicopter carrier from the 70s, 80s, 90s. Picture is public domain from wikipedia. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 (edited) 10 hours ago, modelling minion said: If this round is successful Alan we can always do a 1970's edition Ok 👍🏻 ... sign me up please. JASDF F-86 in camouflage tests for the Mitsubishi F-1's. 1977 tests ↕️ 1980 tests ⬇️ Edited June 25, 2019 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 1 hour ago, bianfuxia said: Well, I have no idea what I thought I was going to build for this when I signed up. Like someone else above, I have moved countries but my shipping showed up a fortnight ago. If I can find my kit of this I will build it: Japanese helicopter carrier from the 70s, 80s, 90s. Picture is public domain from wikipedia. Yes! Floatie things! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Hi Craig, I may have to bow out of this GB I'm way behind with the 75th GB and finding bench time is a real challenge at the moment. If I can I will but if not, you have my unreserved apologies. Cheers Nigel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share Posted June 25, 2019 13 hours ago, zebra said: Should have read the small print re the RF-4E! Might do that in the Phantom STGB instead. But the GBs are piling up - 4 builds on the bench as it is. So, MiG-23 or OA-4M. Both are very tempting. Don’t think I’ll have tine for both, leaning towards the OA-4M, but then it’s been a while since I scratched the Russian itch. Decisions, decisions... I know what you mean about finding the time and bench space, maybe the OA-4M would be the better option as far as build time and bench space are concerned? 11 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Ok 👍🏻 ... sign me up please. JASDF F-86 in camouflage tests for the Mitsubishi F-1's. They do look very nice don't they Dennis, and certainly different from usual F-86's, We'll see how this one goes before I commit to a proposal for a 70's edition, unless of course enough of you say you are interested.... 12 hours ago, bianfuxia said: Well, I have no idea what I thought I was going to build for this when I signed up. Like someone else above, I have moved countries but my shipping showed up a fortnight ago. If I can find my kit of this I will build it: Japanese helicopter carrier from the 70s, 80s, 90s. Picture is public domain from wikipedia. Our first ship!, In fact our first non-flying thing of any description, and a very welcome addition it is too, she certainly is a purposeful and well equipped looking ship. For those of us who are nautically challenged, like myself, can you let us know what the class of ship is called. 42 minutes ago, wimbledon99 said: Hi Craig, I may have to bow out of this GB I'm way behind with the 75th GB and finding bench time is a real challenge at the moment. If I can I will but if not, you have my unreserved apologies. Cheers Nigel Really sorry to hear that Nigel but I do understand, if you can fine time to join in then that would be great. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianfuxia Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 7 hours ago, modelling minion said: Our first ship!, In fact our first non-flying thing of any description, and a very welcome addition it is too, she certainly is a purposeful and well equipped looking ship. For those of us who are nautically challenged, like myself, can you let us know what the class of ship is called. It's the Hiei, of the Haruna class. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haruna-class_destroyer In a nutshell it served 73 to 2011 along with one sister ship and two very similar looking ones of a later class. The idea was to bring a decent number of ASW helicopters to sea without focusing on an actual helicopter carrier. This one carried three Sea Kings in the 80s I think, later Seahawks, and also had Sea Sparrow SAMs and ASROC for ASW plus the superimposed front guns. It fits loosely into that 70s concept also filled by the rebuilt HMS Blake and HMS Tiger - normal large warship at the front and large aviation facilities at the back. I always liked it and when I was in Sapporo recently I coughed up for it even though it was maybe a little pricey. The kit is in 1/700 and from memory is either Skywave or Pitroad or something like that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 On 6/24/2019 at 3:05 PM, Mr B said: Arrrhhhh!! I totally forgot about this gb, I sadly will have to forfeit myself...as much as I hate to do it....I have just moved countries since late May and my modeling stuff is all nicely kept in my dad’s home in Malaysia. Don’t think I will be bringing my stuff over anytime soon. I am so sorry but I will have to sit this one out....I see Aidy is there and I am sure he will take my place for something else Malaysian... have fun guys n will be tracking this one only on the boards .......once again my humble apologies kind rgds mr b -down under Brian Welcome down under Looks like that Malaysian Skyhawk for me Martin H 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 26, 2019 Author Share Posted June 26, 2019 16 hours ago, bianfuxia said: It's the Hiei, of the Haruna class. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haruna-class_destroyer In a nutshell it served 73 to 2011 along with one sister ship and two very similar looking ones of a later class. The idea was to bring a decent number of ASW helicopters to sea without focusing on an actual helicopter carrier. This one carried three Sea Kings in the 80s I think, later Seahawks, and also had Sea Sparrow SAMs and ASROC for ASW plus the superimposed front guns. It fits loosely into that 70s concept also filled by the rebuilt HMS Blake and HMS Tiger - normal large warship at the front and large aviation facilities at the back. I always liked it and when I was in Sapporo recently I coughed up for it even though it was maybe a little pricey. The kit is in 1/700 and from memory is either Skywave or Pitroad or something like that. She really was a very well equipped ship wasn't she, anything that carried three Sea Kings is fine with me. I really like the look of her too, sort of reminds of some Soviet warships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 😜 http:// 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 someones been shopping! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 If I'm placing an order to England, I need to make my shipping fees worth it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 23 hours ago, Grandboof said: Brian Welcome down under Looks like that Malaysian Skyhawk for me Martin H Thanks for the welcome martin. So far I am enjoying the beautiful scenery and less hectic lifestyle at the top end of Australia. yes, I was going for a skyhawk myself, so yes it will be great too see your offering to the gb. Pls drop me a pm, if you need any advise on building a Malaysian skyhawk Can’t help much with pictures as once again, that portable disk drive is with my modeling stuff hope to see yr progress and that of the others in this gb.... i am sure it will be great subjects and great work all around rgds brian Very sorry to here that Mr B but totally understand, please feel free to pop in and have a look and comment on other builds. yes I will indeed do that mr mod. To support and look at the wonderful builds coming 👍🏻👍🏻 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 On 25/06/2019 at 02:04, zebra said: Should have read the small print re the RF-4E! Might do that in the Phantom STGB instead. I'm building an Iranian F-4E, so your RF-4E would fit right in with mine. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 27, 2019 Author Share Posted June 27, 2019 20 hours ago, helios16v said: 😜 http:// That's some very nice resin you have got there Chris, strangely enough the guy who sells the Neomega cockpits is only about 5 miles from me, much nearer than you! Will we be seeing them all used in this GB? 18 hours ago, trickyrich said: someones been shopping! Now, now, jealousy is a terrible thing Rich, You've done more than your fair share of shopping lately, especially for resin goodies. 9 hours ago, Mr B said: yes I will indeed do that mr mod. To support and look at the wonderful builds coming 👍🏻👍🏻 Your support will be very welcome Brian as I know that you have a lot of info on aircraft in the region, especially Malaysia. 2 hours ago, Enzo Matrix said: I'm building an Iranian F-4E, so your RF-4E would fit right in with mine. If you've got the time to go building Iranian F-4's then you certainly have the time to build something for this GB! I do really like Iranian F-4's though and may well put forward a proposal for another GB that would allow Iranian equipment in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 mmmm so much so I'm not allowed to buy any more for a while!! A 1/48 Tornado & F-4E though will be first on the list when I can! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 😆 Yeah, definitely not. I’ll be damn lucky to get one built. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supertom Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Oooh I'm excited. It'll either be a PLAAF J-7, Pakistani Q-5, Singaporean F-5, Malaysian Nuri/Sky King or Aussie Mirage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 28, 2019 Author Share Posted June 28, 2019 27 minutes ago, Supertom said: Oooh I'm excited. It'll either be a PLAAF J-7, Pakistani Q-5, Singaporean F-5, Malaysian Nuri/Sky King or Aussie Mirage. All are excellent choices and it's difficult to pick just one favourite from them but a couple of stand outs for me would be the Malyasian Nuri (I love Sea Kings) and the Pakistani Q-5 as I really like the look of the aircraft and the camo schemes worn by them. Having said that a J-7 is one of the options I'm looking at, though mine would probably be Bangladeshi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 2 hours ago, Supertom said: Oooh I'm excited. It'll either be a PLAAF J-7, Pakistani Q-5, Singaporean F-5, Malaysian Nuri/Sky King or Aussie Mirage. How about all of them? Awww... come on! Don't act so surprised. Everyone know I was gonna say it. In fact they'd be disappointed if I didn't. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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