rob85 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 I’m a big fan of Bristol twin engined aircraft, I’m sure a lot of you are too? So how about a GB for them? update: this will be for anything made by Bristol Aeroplane Company, this includes prototypes as long as it can be proven that one was made and existed on more than just paper. Sound fair?? names: 1. @bristol boy 2. @CedB 3. @Aeronut 4. @Rabbit Leader 5. @Ray S 6. @Corsairfoxfouruncle 7. @Rob G 8. @rio 9. @zebra 10. @theplasticsurgeon 11. @Col. 12. @AdrianMF 13.@JOCKNEY 14. @Torbjorn 15. @TEMPESTMK5 16. @Jinxman 17. @DaveyGair 18. @CliffB 19. @dnl42 20. @bootneck 21. @Muddyf 22. @Nick Belbin 23. @stevehnz 24. @bull-nut 25. @Paul Bradley 26. @Hockeyboy76 27. @MarkSH 28. @825 29. @Arniec 30. @John D.C. Masters Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristol boy Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 I'd be interested but have already build quite a few Bristol aircraft and having it just twin engine aircraft makes it too narrow, perhaps anything by Bristol Aeroplane Company? That would also include cars, buses and prefabs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted July 11, 2019 Author Share Posted July 11, 2019 32 minutes ago, bristol boy said: I'd be interested but have already build quite a few Bristol aircraft and having it just twin engine aircraft makes it too narrow, perhaps anything by Bristol Aeroplane Company? That would also include cars, buses and prefabs! This is a plan, yeah the Bristol Aeroplane Company as a whole?! strange that you would be the first to respond @bristol boy 😃 Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeronut Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Quote simple rules as long as it’s made by Bristol and has to engines it’s in? whats everyone else’s thoughts? Too narrow? I suppose the Type 173 and the Belvedere would fit the bill. Built by Bristols, two engines and definitely long and narrow. If only we had some (half) decent kits of them to work with. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Sounds a good plan to me, Bristol Aerospace would be a good GB Ray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Another fan here so I’m up for it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Hmmm ... Might be my best chance to build a Blenheim 1F, count me in ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 The 188 has 2 engines and is narrow and long enough to have been called 'The Flaming Pencil'. I have a somewhat difficult-looking vac kit of the stainless steel beastie... I will support this GB. And pray that someone releases an injection 188! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Would the Bristol 138 count? that's only got one engine. Cheers.. Dave 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristol boy Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Personally I think it should be all Bristol products that fly regardless of engine numbers or type, so twin or single prop, jets, helicopters, missiles etc . If Bristol made it and it took off it's acceptable? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 I agree with BB - they produced some beautiful single engined types like the 138: …and some not so pretty ones like the Racer: "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Get it out with Optrex" There's a good list here. Oh, and helicopters and jets for those who are that way inclined 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rio Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Could be up for this, work on their old site in Bristol. Rio 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted July 14, 2019 Author Share Posted July 14, 2019 Right chaps, consider yourselves counted! topic has been changed to anything made by Bristol aeroplane company, as @bristol boy suggested as I agree that this makes for a wider and more diverse subject 👍🏻. cheers Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted July 14, 2019 Author Share Posted July 14, 2019 (edited) On 7/11/2019 at 3:53 PM, Aeronut said: I suppose the Type 173 and the Belvedere would fit the bill. Built by Bristols, two engines and definitely long and narrow. If only we had some (half) decent kits of them to work with. Never heard of a type 173, Belvedere I’ve heard of. but yes, all fit nicely! On 7/12/2019 at 11:59 AM, CedB said: I agree with BB - they produced some beautiful single engined types like the 138: …and some not so pretty ones like the Racer: "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Get it out with Optrex" There's a good list here. Oh, and helicopters and jets for those who are that way inclined God that second one is erm interesting isn’t it! On 7/12/2019 at 6:20 AM, Rabbit Leader said: Would the Bristol 138 count? that's only got one engine. Cheers.. Dave Again I think I need to head to google for the 138! On 7/12/2019 at 4:40 AM, Rob G said: The 188 has 2 engines and is narrow and long enough to have been called 'The Flaming Pencil'. I have a somewhat difficult-looking vac kit of the stainless steel beastie... I will support this GB. And pray that someone releases an injection 188! Flaming pencil! Up there with the flying suitcase in the nickname stakes! just googled it! I’ve seen one in the flesh at cosford I think? Very syfy! On 7/12/2019 at 1:30 AM, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Hmmm ... Might be my best chance to build a Blenheim 1F, count me in ? A classic! Welcome along! On 7/12/2019 at 1:18 PM, rio said: Could be up for this, work on their old site in Bristol. Rio This a nice link Rio, nice to have you along Rob Edited July 14, 2019 by rob85 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristol boy Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Finally the excuse I needed to scratch build a Bristol Braemar! 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted July 15, 2019 Author Share Posted July 15, 2019 2 hours ago, bristol boy said: Finally the excuse I needed to scratch build a Bristol Braemar! Well that won’t take you long! Looks very simple. Rob 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Gordon Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Bristol 188 anyone? Photograph half inched from https://civilianmilitaryintelligencegroup.com/12297/the-bristol-188-flaming-pencil Regrettably I don't have a kit of this. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Count me in 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted July 17, 2019 Author Share Posted July 17, 2019 16 hours ago, Alex Gordon said: Bristol 188 anyone? Photograph half inched from https://civilianmilitaryintelligencegroup.com/12297/the-bristol-188-flaming-pencil Regrettably I don't have a kit of this. It’s rather thunder birds isn’t it! More I look into it the more interesting I find the company, a lot of crazy and different options. shall I count you in Alex? @zebra you have been added Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Gordon Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 41 minutes ago, rob85 said: shall I count you in Alex? Not for now Rob,I'm struggling to commit to anything much at the moment.If I've something suitable in the way of a kit and can make the time when this GB gets there (she will) then I'll join in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted July 17, 2019 Author Share Posted July 17, 2019 8 hours ago, Alex Gordon said: Not for now Rob,I'm struggling to commit to anything much at the moment.If I've something suitable in the way of a kit and can make the time when this GB gets there (she will) then I'll join in. I can understand this, hopefully if it get through the timing will be right for you to join. Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Hey now, I have a Pyro, neé Inpact, 1/48 Boxkite. How many opportunities will I get to build that in a GB? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 Grudging approval from local rival from Jet Age Gloster. However I've got this Bristol Beaufighter. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 Add me to the list please. Got two slightly started Tamiya kits in the stash and a virgin Airfix one as well so need to get at least one of them done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted July 20, 2019 Author Share Posted July 20, 2019 9 hours ago, theplasticsurgeon said: Grudging approval from local rival from Jet Age Gloster. However I've got this Bristol Beaufighter. Grudging or not I’ll take! Nice to have you along 😃 4 hours ago, Col. said: Add me to the list please. Got two slightly started Tamiya kits in the stash and a virgin Airfix one as well so need to get at least one of them done. Do I recall you building a beaufighter in a GB before? Or am I getting confused (I have often got peoples threads mixed up). I will add you to the list Col! Rob 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