Robert Stuart Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 2 hours ago, Blitz23 said: I can't pass up on this, my original thought was to enter an early mk 1 spit but I have promised myself no more kits till at least flying legends or when the 1/48 Blenhiem is released at the end of this year. So that leaves me with 3 candidates in the stash. All in 1/48 I have a Hasegawa Kittyhawk mk 1 probably the least likely of the 3 as I just finished a P-40 at Christmas. So really it's between the Airfix Mk V Spitfire and my Tamiya Mk X Beaufighter. Both the Spitfite Mk V amd Beaufighter sound good. It's your choice, but, I haven't built the Beaufighter so would encourage you yo go for that one. 1 hour ago, andyf117 said: It will (finally!) be finished as a 'Grey Whale' with a very appropriate special message and a claim to fame... Is this the first helicopter volunteered in this GB? It is good to have a Sea King in the mix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Seems like all the GBs are coming along so quickly these days! I couldn't turn this one down, especially with the documentary on BBC One last night. And like your GB Banner there Robert, I'll probably build something 'Sticks and Strings' from the earliest days along with something more modern... Looking forward to it! Cheers, Dermot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 (edited) Eek I genuinely have no idea what I'm going to do (as the victor and halifax I had planned are not options at least to start with due to lack of a bench), maybe Ill start with a simple spitfire, not done a spit for months, or maybe finally do a 2nd attempt at the camo'd eurofighter.... Edited March 26, 2018 by PhantomBigStu 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 4 hours ago, Dermo245 said: Seems like all the GBs are coming along so quickly these days! I couldn't turn this one down, especially with the documentary on BBC One last night. And like your GB Banner there Robert, I'll probably build something 'Sticks and Strings' from the earliest days along with something more modern... Looking forward to it! Cheers, Dermot Thanks Dermot, you are very welcome. And thanks also for the heads up on the documentary, I need to catch up with that, iPlayer should help. 56 minutes ago, PhantomBigStu said: Eek I genuinely have no idea what I'm going to do (as the victor and halifax I had planned are not options at least to start with due to lack of a bench), maybe Ill start with a simple spitfire, not done a spit for months, or maybe finally do a 2nd attempt at the camo'd eurofighter.... We can't have too many Spitfires, though if you could squeeze in a bomber too, that would be great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 I've updated this Group Build's signature banner to reflect Haynes sponsorship: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz23 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 I'm going in with a Beaufighter and I fancy a night fighter as I don't have any in the collection so I'll most likely build it OOB as a 600 Sqn machine. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterqq Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Hi Please clarify, Any RAF squadron served in my country Malaya will be accepted for this GB right? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted March 27, 2018 Author Share Posted March 27, 2018 2 hours ago, masterqq said: Hi Please clarify, Any RAF squadron served in my country Malaya will be accepted for this GB right? Hello Thomas, welcome to the GB To answer your question - Yes, to RAF squadrons that served in Malaya (or any other country). I'll be interested to see what you decide to build, there is a broad range of options open to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Didn't realise this GB was also about to start ! If I understand right the idea is that the subject must have some link to the modeller's home, in this case I'll most likely build a Spitfire IX based in Italy in the final months of WW2. If times allow it (I've already got too many kits on the bench) I may also consider a modern type based in the Country during the wars on former Yugoslavia, but I'll get the Spitfire done first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 (edited) 15 hours ago, Robert Stuart said: Thanks Dermot, you are very welcome. And thanks also for the heads up on the documentary, I need to catch up with that, iPlayer should help. We can't have too many Spitfires, though if you could squeeze in a bomber too, that would be great One can never have too many spitfires, but can understand the need to not have too many in this Gb, though actually if I do the Eduard Mk9 it will be not just link edto my home country, but my home county and home town so I think I will start with that Edited March 27, 2018 by PhantomBigStu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted March 27, 2018 Author Share Posted March 27, 2018 7 minutes ago, Giorgio N said: Didn't realise this GB was also about to start ! If I understand right the idea is that the subject must have some link to the modeller's home, in this case I'll most likely build a Spitfire IX based in Italy in the final months of WW2. If times allow it (I've already got too many kits on the bench) I may also consider a modern type based in the Country during the wars on former Yugoslavia, but I'll get the Spitfire done first Welcome Giorgio, A link to your home country (or county/province) is encouraged, but is not essential - though you should have plenty of options in Italy, and a Spitfire IX would be a good choice. @PhantomBigStu, your Mk 9 will be a great addition too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Actually remembered I did have something planned, the camo eurofighter and the hurricane that inspired it; so I will order the alley cat hurricane conversion and decided wether to buy the old or the new revel tiffie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackG Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Would the subject of a Canadian pilot flying a Camel for the RNAS in 1917 qualify? regards, Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted March 27, 2018 Author Share Posted March 27, 2018 @JackG RNAS pilot in 1917, sorry No Former RNAS pilot still serving on or after 1st April 1918 (i.e. officially RAF), Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackG Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Thanks Robert, just as well as it is a build that was already started. I'll try find something else, but bench time for a new project might be my downfall on this one. regards, Jack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Too much choice... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Right, I'm on days off now and getting ready to start something for this on 1st April, but what? I still don't know! I'll be back later with a decision. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 If I haven't already thrown my hat into the ring... I some AZ Model Hurricanes, Spitfires, etc...to add to the mix too. I am saving my Matchbox Hayford for the next Matchbox GB... So RNZAF, RAAF, SAAF, etc...these are all eligible? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 2 hours ago, John D.C. Masters said: If I haven't already thrown my hat into the ring... I some AZ Model Hurricanes, Spitfires, etc...to add to the mix too. I am saving my Matchbox Hayford for the next Matchbox GB... So RNZAF, RAAF, SAAF, etc...these are all eligible? That's a shame, it would have been amazing to see the Heyford cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Thanks Pat...wait for Matchbox Insanity III... I'm looking forward to it as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted March 30, 2018 Author Share Posted March 30, 2018 Hello John, welcome to the build. 6 hours ago, John D.C. Masters said: So RNZAF, RAAF, SAAF, etc...these are all eligible? Only if under RAF command ... If you dig back in this thread there are lists of acceptable Canadian, Australian and New Zealand squadrons (for example RabbitLeader gave a list of eligible Aussies and Kiwis in post 32) - the Colonial Contribution. Pity the Heyford won't make it here, but Spitfires and Hurricanes will be very welcome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 OK, I've decided. It's a Buccaneer. Off to gather the bits now and start the build thread ready for April 1st! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Thanks Robert...I shall dig! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 On 1/21/2018 at 2:55 PM, Rabbit Leader said: There should be Rabbit Leader...is there a definitive list of Commonwealth/RAF units yet? I have a Boomerang that I am itching to get out of the stash... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted March 30, 2018 Author Share Posted March 30, 2018 Hello John, I've copied lists of Australian, New Zealand and Canadian squadrons together with their types into the reference thread, here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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