stevehnz Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 22 hours ago, Wez said: I thought that this GB was the alternative name for the MiG-17 STGB? So, I'm guessing that building an Airfix Mig-17 in the Somali colors from the DPCasper Ogaden War decals would be a bit meh! I may as well cancel the order for a Eduard Mig-21MF then Steve. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 21, 2021 Author Share Posted February 21, 2021 3 hours ago, SoftScience said: So hey. This GB is decidedly short on arnir. So In addition to my Rooikat, I'd like to add an African T-55. Probably Ethiopian or Angolan. I have a Tamiya kit i started some time ago. It looks like a lot has been done, i haven't done any of the suspension, turret, or any of the many painting and weathering stages. Would this fly under the 25% mark? Let's call that 25% and say go for it 45 minutes ago, stevehnz said: So, I'm guessing that building an Airfix Mig-17 in the Somali colors from the DPCasper Ogaden War decals would be a bit meh! I may as well cancel the order for a Eduard Mig-21MF then Steve. Order that MiG-21MF and get cracking with the Somali -17 in the meantime. There's plenty room for more MiGs in here 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 21, 2021 Author Share Posted February 21, 2021 As a glutton for punishment and serial GB proposer I had to do it... https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235089225-mig-1517-stgb/ 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxbat Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 14 hours ago, SoftScience said: So hey. This GB is decidedly short on arnir. So In addition to my Rooikat, I'd like to add an African T-55. Probably Ethiopian or Angolan. If I didn't already have two entries in the Pz. III STGB I would have have entered the same kit, probably with the Ethiopian markings from Star. Be good to see it actually get done. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Just having a catch up, fantastic variety of builds going on. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim R-T-C Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Managed to source this little number, I wonder which Air Force to allocate it to... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 Didn't know Trumpeter did the Su-27 in 144th scale. Nice one @Tim R-T-C but with such a small kit are you not tempted to do a few and avoid the agony of choice? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 I am sorry guys, but I am not participate in this GB. I have lost totally my mojo for modelling for quite a while now. I hope it will come back soon. Everybody good luck with your build. Cheers, 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim R-T-C Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 9 hours ago, Col. said: Didn't know Trumpeter did the Su-27 in 144th scale. Nice one @Tim R-T-C but with such a small kit are you not tempted to do a few and avoid the agony of choice? I would, but these kits can be hard to find. 😕 Fortunately I have got an Su-27UB and Su-30 boxing of the same which will hopefully be making an appearance in this GB. I'm also working on a pair of Fullbacks in Syrian intervention colours, also Trumpeter but a much older kit that almost matches my MiG-23 for correction labour required. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Arniec said: I am sorry guys, but I am not participate in this GB. I have lost totally my mojo for modelling for quite a while now. I hope it will come back soon. Everybody good luck with your build. Cheers, Sorry to hear that, but plastic never expires and we’ll still be here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share Posted February 24, 2021 2 hours ago, Arniec said: I am sorry guys, but I am not participate in this GB. I have lost totally my mojo for modelling for quite a while now. I hope it will come back soon. Everybody good luck with your build. Cheers, Sorry to hear that Arnold. Go easy on yourself, we're living in strange times lately and everyone is a little out of kilter with it, if you need a chat anytime give me a shout 2 hours ago, Tim R-T-C said: I would, but these kits can be hard to find. 😕 Fortunately I have got an Su-27UB and Su-30 boxing of the same which will hopefully be making an appearance in this GB. I'm also working on a pair of Fullbacks in Syrian intervention colours, also Trumpeter but a much older kit that almost matches my MiG-23 for correction labour required. A quick look around showed you're correct about the rarity of this kit. Although I did see the Dragon and Revell ones are still available I'm not sure of their accuracy or quality in relation to the Trumpeter kit. You're Su-34 pair are looking great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMP2 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 (edited) Im a little surprised that theres nothing in the way of modern stuff such as used during "interventions" over/on Libya. Obvious choice being F-111s or F-14s but also later on theres US, RAF, French even Belgian and Norwegian aircraft I believe. Not even a Hunter in the more Southern markings. Early MiGs seem to have quite a following! Edited February 25, 2021 by RMP2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I hadn't thought that I'd be able to join you with this GB - no eligable item in stash excuse. Then I realised that this Special Hobby Baltimore contains an option based at Gambut, Libya. So opening a thread. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share Posted February 26, 2021 18 hours ago, RMP2 said: Im a little surprised that theres nothing in the way of modern stuff such as used during "interventions" over/on Libya. Obvious choice being F-111s or F-14s but also later on theres US, RAF, French even Belgian and Norwegian aircraft I believe. Not even a Hunter in the more Southern markings. Early MiGs seem to have quite a following! Have to admit I'm surprised there hasn't been anything from Op El Dorado Canyon yet but it's still early days As for Hunters; there may be a couple imminent once I get a clear space on the workbench 14 hours ago, theplasticsurgeon said: I hadn't thought that I'd be able to join you with this GB - no eligable item in stash excuse. Then I realised that this Special Hobby Baltimore contains an option based at Gambut, Libya. So opening a thread. Excellent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 On 25/02/2021 at 13:33, RMP2 said: Im a little surprised that theres nothing in the way of modern stuff such as used during "interventions" over/on Libya. Obvious choice being F-111s or F-14s but also later on theres US, RAF, French even Belgian and Norwegian aircraft I believe. Not even a Hunter in the more Southern markings. Early MiGs seem to have quite a following! I think for me, the early MiGs are more representative of Africa than the F-111 or F-14 missions on Lybia, OK, even though I'm building three Fresco's they represent a great deal of variety in terms of markings and the continent. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 10 minutes ago, Wez said: I think for me, the early MiGs are more representative of Africa than the F-111 or F-14 missions on Lybia, OK, even though I'm building three Fresco's they represent a great deal of variety in terms of markings and the continent. I agree completely, Wez. There is ample opportunity in other GBs over time to build something like an LN F-111. To me - my view - this GB presents a rare chance to try something different. It is a missed opportunity if it isn’t taken up. Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anatol Pigwa Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Taking into account that this is the only GB this year where you can build a MiG 15/17/19/21 (ok for some 'Less than a tenner' might be an option too) I am actually not that surprised. By contrast there are four other GBs where a F-111 would be elegible and the F-14 will have a STGB later this year. Same goes for the french jets. Even the Gripen which I am building would be elegible for another GB this year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 I tend to agree, the Frescos are more 'African' than the more expensive types. Would have been nice to have a home-grown type like the AHRLAC in service and available as a kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMP2 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 15 minutes ago, Robert Stuart said: I tend to agree, the Frescos are more 'African' than the more expensive types. Would have been nice to have a home-grown type like the AHRLAC in service and available as a kit. I wasnt complaining! Its all good, just a little surprised as I thought there would be more US/NATO stuff in stashes was all. As you guys say there will be some weird and wonderful markings and colours for sure. I had no idea the early MiGs were/are so popular, will be good to see stuff and learn about bits that I didnt know of before. Crack on then! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 2 minutes ago, RMP2 said: Its all good, just a little surprised as I thought there would be more US/NATO stuff in stashes was all. Does an F-5 count - used to be in NATO colours 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMP2 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 8 minutes ago, Robert Stuart said: Does an F-5 count - used to be in NATO colours I missed that one. What nation used them? Im only really familiar with the obvious MiGs in African markings, Jaguars aside of course 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 2 minutes ago, RMP2 said: I missed that one. What nation used them? Im only really familiar with the obvious MiGs in African markings, Jaguars aside of course Botswana had some F-5A/B (although I think they were Canadian CF-5s), Ethiopia had some F-5Es for a while. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMP2 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Ethiopia rings a bell, had no idea re Botswana. Cool! Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 16 minutes ago, RMP2 said: Ethiopia rings a bell, had no idea re Botswana. Cool! Cheers See here... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Wez said: Botswana had some F-5A/B (although I think they were Canadian CF-5s), Ethiopia had some F-5Es for a while. Tunisia and Morocco operated the F-5E/F , I think Libya operated the F-5A at one point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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