Wez Posted October 2, 2019 Author Share Posted October 2, 2019 23 minutes ago, halcyonjet said: I'd love to join in as there are loads of old Heller kits in my stash, ranging from most of their 1/125 airliners, to 1/50 light aircraft and quite a few of the small cars (an Austin Princess I recall -why?) I bought in 1980. Halcyondave Well Dave, I'm sure we'd all be pleased to see any of those - especially the Austin Princess (can you still get the old British Leyland brown paint in a rattle can)? Welcome to the GB. Anymore for any more? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 On 2/5/2019 at 6:12 PM, theplasticsurgeon said: Just one offering in my stash - a Trojan. Sounds like a great excuse to build it. Bought at Thornbury 2018, to replace a Trojan that's long lost in my loft . . . and has just turned up - around Aug 2019. Save me trawling all the way thru this thread, would a what-if Trojan be acceptable? Some ideas in my head: An as near as my spare decals allow USMC/Navy carrier trainer; A Latin American COIN in camo, similar to a T-6 Texan, Unmodified Heller airframe (other than arrestor) modified markings and payload. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted October 5, 2019 Author Share Posted October 5, 2019 7 hours ago, theplasticsurgeon said: Save me trawling all the way thru this thread, would a what-if Trojan be acceptable? Some ideas in my head: An as near as my spare decals allow USMC/Navy carrier trainer; A Latin American COIN in camo, similar to a T-6 Texan, Unmodified Heller airframe (other than arrestor) modified markings and payload. It's all about the kit so as far as I'm concerned a Whif is perfectly acceptable, does that mean you're in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 25 minutes ago, Wez said: It's all about the kit so as far as I'm concerned a Whif is perfectly acceptable, does that mean you're in? I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted October 5, 2019 Author Share Posted October 5, 2019 11 minutes ago, theplasticsurgeon said: I'm in. Top man! Welcome!! Anyone else looking for a reason to dig something out of the stash? It just needs to be a Heller mould, doesn't have to be in a Heller box... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srkirad Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Hello, I was planning to build this one - if Scalemates kit timeline is correct this is originally moulded by Heller? If it is within this GB rules, then count me in. Thanks in advance, Srđan (srkirad) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted October 8, 2019 Author Share Posted October 8, 2019 18 hours ago, srkirad said: Hello, I was planning to build this one - if Scalemates kit timeline is correct this is originally moulded by Heller? If it is within this GB rules, then count me in. Thanks in advance, Srđan (srkirad) I've been giving this some thought, my original intention was to limit the GB to the pre-humbrol years but there's no reason why we shouldn't include the post-Humbrol years either, providing we can confirm that this is an original Heller mould. Others have signed up to this GB based, I think, on the original premise, I would therefore bow to the wishes of the collective - so what do you think people? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srkirad Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 I can suggest backup plan to avoid complication with rules - 1/72 Somua - boxart is newer, but original mould is from 1979, so it's before Humbrol era? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted October 8, 2019 Author Share Posted October 8, 2019 11 minutes ago, srkirad said: I can suggest backup plan to avoid complication with rules - 1/72 Somua - boxart is newer, but original mould is from 1979, so it's before Humbrol era? Srđan, That would be great as you rightly say, it avoids the complication and keeps things "classic". I have to say the Sumoa would be very welcome, I'll add your name to the list shall I? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srkirad Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Sure Wez, count me in with Somua Cheers, S. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted October 8, 2019 Author Share Posted October 8, 2019 Just now, srkirad said: Sure Wez, count me in with Somua Cheers, S. Thank you, you're in! Anyone else want to join up, you've got a year to decide upon your subject. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpthedog Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 The Heller Classic GB is appealing to me - plenty time to select from the stash and plan - had more Heller than I remembered......... Aloutte III, 749 and 1049 Connies, He112, DH89, DE 510, Noratlas, Bu 133...... the list goes on and on! Made a few back in the late 70's and again a 749A Connie back in 1990 - but even that was a while ago..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 8 hours ago, Jpthedog said: The Heller Classic GB is appealing to me - plenty time to select from the stash and plan - had more Heller than I remembered......... Aloutte III, 749 and 1049 Connies, He112, DH89, DE 510, Noratlas, Bu 133...... the list goes on and on! Made a few back in the late 70's and again a 749A Connie back in 1990 - but even that was a while ago..... That's a mighty fine list of Heller kits you have there any of which are what I consider to be classic Heller, anny or as @Enzo Matrix would say, all are welcome. Your name is added to the list, welcome! Anybody else feeling tempted? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Can I just ask a general Heller kit question here? I’ve noticed a slight revival with newly boxed and decalled Heller kits lately so was just wondering if anyone knows how the moulds have fared overtime? The decals (with stencils) on some of these kits look quite good and not wishing to outlay more money on AM decals, was just querying if the moulds have held up well or is it still advisable to source early release boxes? Cheers.. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted October 27, 2019 Author Share Posted October 27, 2019 43 minutes ago, Rabbit Leader said: Can I just ask a general Heller kit question here? I’ve noticed a slight revival with newly boxed and decalled Heller kits lately so was just wondering if anyone knows how the moulds have fared overtime? The decals (with stencils) on some of these kits look quite good and not wishing to outlay more money on AM decals, was just querying if the moulds have held up well or is it still advisable to source early release boxes? Cheers.. Dave Dave, I can't vouch for other moulds but the Fennec/T-28 Trojan is as good as it was when first released. The new decals on the other hand are exceptional in terms of subject, colour and definition, only time will tell how well they work, see this ealier post... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Picked up a couple more kits today at the swapmeet That makes a total of three kits now for this build. I have two of the 109’s and now the Curtiss. However the decals for the Hawk were toast, they're covered with mold. Need to check out the differences in these and either find French, USAAF, or RAF decals. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share Posted November 10, 2019 Nice choices Dennis, I've always liked the '109B, it's a little gem of a kit. I've never seen the Curtiss though but just love that boxart. As you know, either or both would be very welcome in this GB. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Hi Wez, I should have paid more attention to this before SMW. I fancy one of those old French pre-war bombers Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, RidgeRunner said: Hi Wez, I should have paid more attention to this before SMW. I fancy one of those old French pre-war bombers Martin Great choice, now remember the ugliest design wins ! Potez 540 for example Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 4 minutes ago, JOCKNEY said: Great choice, now remember the ugliest design wins ! Potez 540 for example Exactly :). i've just located one, I think Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 11 minutes ago, RidgeRunner said: Exactly :). i've just located one, I think Martin Oops ... i meant Amiot 143 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 9 minutes ago, RidgeRunner said: Oops ... i meant Amiot 143 Oh Martin, That really is a thing of beauty.... Great choice, Smer made a Chocolate Brown one of these ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back in the Saddle Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 I have a Heller 1:72 Boeing 707 in my stash - happy to add this to the GB👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 17 hours ago, Back in the Saddle said: I have a Heller 1:72 Boeing 707 in my stash - happy to add this to the GB👍 A very welcome choice if I may say so, welcome to the throng! 18 hours ago, RidgeRunner said: Hi Wez, I should have paid more attention to this before SMW. I fancy one of those old French pre-war bombers Martin Is this your way... 17 hours ago, RidgeRunner said: Oops ... i meant Amiot 143 ...of expressing an interest Martin? You'd be very welcome with this choice. Any one else want to join? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 I've got three Heller kits in my pile. CL-425, T-33 and T-6 And the Tasman boxing of the DH89. So I may well join in with one of these as I can use some LEM decals on 3 of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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