SleeperService Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Another smart idea Rich. I need to check the stash but I'll be in with something non-wingy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Will you please stop coming up with such good ideas for GB's!! Failing that, stick my name down (again!). Probably join in the recon or night fighting sections, I know I've got a U-2 and some RF-4's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 13 hours ago, modelling minion said: Will you please stop coming up with such good ideas for GB's!! Failing that, stick my name down (again!). Probably join in the recon or night fighting sections, I know I've got a U-2 and some RF-4's. I promise no more GB suggestions. I have such a back log other projects I want to do that I really need the give GB's a break for a while! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 2 hours ago, trickyrich said: I promise no more GB suggestions. I have such a back log other projects I want to do that I really need the give GB's a break for a while! No!!! Please reconsider. At least keep enough ideas coming so that non-aircraft modellers can enter some GBs. I know you love your flying machines but you've got a knack of picking very inclusive builds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 This looks tempting - I had an idea to build a Bofors Gun (AA) for the RAF Centenary GB, but ... as far as I can tell, airfield defence guns were Royal Artillery, so not really 'the thing'. OT: has nobody mentioned, there's a book called The Specialist, by Charles Sale (Runs away and hides) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 (edited) On 24 februari 2018 at 12:06 AM, trickyrich said: thought this old would tweak your interest! we may finally get to have a Nightfighter GB after how many attempts? I'd be building either a 1/48th resin F3D SkyKnight or 1/48th Do-215B-5 (the Revell Beasty) Yes it did tweak my interest. hehehe I have got so much in the stash that it is im possible to leave this GB alone. The most interesting one is the He-219 in 1/48 or 1/32 scale. I have also got the me-262 or a Do-17Z10. And loads of Bf-110's from revell or Eduard. O, and afcourse a Fw-189 nightfighter. I almost forgot my Dornier Do-217N1 conversion. Edited February 26, 2018 by Arniec 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 18 hours ago, SleeperService said: No!!! Please reconsider. At least keep enough ideas coming so that non-aircraft modellers can enter some GBs. I know you love your flying machines but you've got a knack of picking very inclusive builds. thanks, I like to try and make then as inclusive as I can, but that can be quite hard at times. I haven't had any other ideas for a while (this was one I had been thinking about for ages, same with the "Rise and Fall of an Empire GB"). I still would love to get another "Non-Injection GB" up again.....though the last attempt didn't get off the ground!! 18 hours ago, Robert Stuart said: This looks tempting - I had an idea to build a Bofors Gun (AA) for the RAF Centenary GB, but ... as far as I can tell, airfield defence guns were Royal Artillery, so not really 'the thing'. OT: has nobody mentioned, there's a book called The Specialist, by Charles Sale (Runs away and hides) go on join the fun, I'm not sure if a Bofors would fit any of the categories, but I may learn something new. With a GB like this most people would have something suitable in their stash or could find something really easily......discount bin? 7 hours ago, Arniec said: Yes it did tweak my interest. hehehe I have got so much in the stash that it is im possible to leave this GB alone. The most interesting one is the He-219 in 1/48 or 1/32 scale. I have also got the me-262 or a Do-17Z10. And loads of Bf-110's from revell or Eduard. O, and afcourse a Fw-189 nightfighter. I almost forgot my Dornier Do-217N1 conversion. you were the first person I thought about for the Nightfighters! You're spoilt for choices, I do like the 1/32nd He-219, the Fw-189 though does sound really interesting, is that the 1/32nd HPH one or GW 1/48th one? The Skyknight (Korean War vintage) is a definite for me but I could do a Ukraine Su-25 (the digital one) as I have been wanting to build it for ages. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre_days Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Thanks for the clarifications...hope all the "thinking aloud" I tend to do on what might be eligible for these open-ended group builds doesn't get too tedious. After all that, being an aircraft modeller first and foremost, I'm probably going to stick to planes for anything that goes in here: Recon: Spitfire PR XI or SR-71 Blackbird Night Fighters: P-61 Black Widow and/or PV-1 Ventura Tank Busters: A-10A "Warthog" Ship Killers: RNoAF F-16A with Penguins... And that's already way more than I can hope to finish in one GB, so I have some definite picking and choosing to do... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 On 27 februari 2018 at 8:56 AM, trickyrich said: thanks, I like to try and make then as inclusive as I can, but that can be quite hard at times. I haven't had any other ideas for a while (this was one I had been thinking about for ages, same with the "Rise and Fall of an Empire GB"). I still would love to get another "Non-Injection GB" up again.....though the last attempt didn't get off the ground!! go on join the fun, I'm not sure if a Bofors would fit any of the categories, but I may learn something new. With a GB like this most people would have something suitable in their stash or could find something really easily......discount bin? you were the first person I thought about for the Nightfighters! You're spoilt for choices, I do like the 1/32nd He-219, the Fw-189 though does sound really interesting, is that the 1/32nd HPH one or GW 1/48th one? The Skyknight (Korean War vintage) is a definite for me but I could do a Ukraine Su-25 (the digital one) as I have been wanting to build it for ages. The 189 is the GW one. But Ithink I will be going with the Do217N That is also a special one and I know that a friend of me from Germany is working on a N2 conversion so hopefully I will have it in time for this GB. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 No gunships in this groupbuild? I would consider these specialists in their field!! Cheers, Jan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 6 hours ago, janneman36 said: No gunships in this groupbuild? I would consider these specialists in their field!! Cheers, Jan As they do most of their work by night perhaps they qualify for the Nightfighter section as I don't think its just limited to nightfighters but open to things that ply their trade by night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted March 1, 2018 Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 16 hours ago, janneman36 said: No gunships in this groupbuild? I would consider these specialists in their field!! Cheers, Jan very true, though they are very much a ground support aircraft, which is sort of a specialist field all by itself. What most people associate the term "Nightfighters" with are specialist aircraft that predominately fly at night and hunt other aircraft and that's pretty much all they do. But for a future Specialist II GB with sub groups that would definitely be in it.....I mean who doesn't like an AC-130 or the new AC-130U or J "Ghostrider" (coming soon)!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted March 1, 2018 Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 9 hours ago, modelling minion said: As they do most of their work by night perhaps they qualify for the Nightfighter section as I don't think its just limited to nightfighters but open to things that ply their trade by night. unfortunately it is limited to pure Nightfighters, else anything that flies at night could be considered which is beyond the original scope of this build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 On 3/1/2018 at 7:03 AM, trickyrich said: unfortunately it is limited to pure Nightfighters, else anything that flies at night could be considered which is beyond the original scope of this build. That's a shame as it could widen the scope of the builds with some stuff such as night bombers or special duties Lysanders, could even involve armour kitted out for night fighting such as the Panthers used at the end of the war with infa-red equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted March 3, 2018 Author Share Posted March 3, 2018 3 hours ago, modelling minion said: That's a shame as it could widen the scope of the builds with some stuff such as night bombers or special duties Lysanders, could even involve armour kitted out for night fighting such as the Panthers used at the end of the war with infa-red equipment. I get your point, another great idea for the "The Specialists II GB", I hope someone is taking note of all these ideas! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Decals for my specialist-trio of Ju 88:s are now on the way. Get on board you good people! V-P 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Could you sign me up too please Rich. I'll probably go for Recon with a Mirage IIIR (I've still yet to build a Mirage!). Thanks Cliff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted March 7, 2018 Author Share Posted March 7, 2018 No worries Cliff, a Recon Mirage III will be nice to see.... I wonder if anyone will build a Recon Draken??? A hint to certain members!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 13 hours ago, trickyrich said: No worries Cliff, a Recon Mirage III will be nice to see.... I wonder if anyone will build a Recon Draken??? A hint to certain members!!! Not even a recon viggen?! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Hi Rich Wondering if a figure/figures wielding a bazooka, Panzerfaust or similar modern alternative would be eligible in the Tank Buster category ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 9 hours ago, Richard E said: Hi Rich Wondering if a figure/figures wielding a bazooka, Panzerfaust or similar modern alternative would be eligible in the Tank Buster category ? That's actually a very good question.....hmmm. I would say yes, either a diorama or a vignette showing figures with a Bazooka/Panzerfaust or similar would be fine with me. It'd be something different and nice to see. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 13 hours ago, Richard E said: Hi Rich Wondering if a figure/figures wielding a bazooka, Panzerfaust or similar modern alternative would be eligible in the Tank Buster category ? 3 hours ago, trickyrich said: That's actually a very good question.....hmmm. I would say yes, either a diorama or a vignette showing figures with a Bazooka/Panzerfaust or similar would be fine with me. It'd be something different and nice to see. I'm certainly happy to see the GB opened out to figures of this type Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 For tank busters, can this be included ? Far too many wheels and not enough wings in my opinion, but if it's ok put me down to build it cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted March 10, 2018 Author Share Posted March 10, 2018 Well it does sort of fit the bill! I built one of these many moons ago, for a while it was even a whiffy with the cannon mounted on the 1/2 track!! Bugga.....you’ve just reminded me I have a half built 1/35th one sitting in a box somewhere!!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted March 10, 2018 Author Share Posted March 10, 2018 On 08/03/2018 at 7:48 AM, Arniec said: Not even a recon viggen?! ARNOLD!!!!!! curses!!! I now you made me think about a Viggen and now I want a Viggen and one in that crazy splinter colour scheme as well! I now can see myself purchasing the Tarangus SH/SF37 and lots of extras soonish ....well may be later in the year. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now