modelling minion Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 7 minutes ago, Hewy said: binned a few over christmas Oh dear, what got the chop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 32nd mustang, 48th corsair ,1/72 italeri tornado and harrier didn't do wips for the 72nd ones but they were on the shame shelf for too long, theres others on death row too🙄 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beazer Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 If it’s not too late, I’ll join in on this group build. Haven't decided yet what to build, maybe a Folgore. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted January 14, 2021 Author Share Posted January 14, 2021 18 hours ago, Hewy said: I'm up for this gb, it'll be a hobbyboss or zvezda mi-8-17 hip with the casper sheet that @modelling minion put me onto, cheers pal , I've got all sorts of extras for both kits , and the pavla engine conversion for the hobbyboss one ,but only if necessary, 😁 maybe some will remember craigs hip from a couple of years ago , need to do a bit more swotting up first though , really looking forward to building this Cool, welcome along Glynn (even if you did just admit to binning a Harrier kit ) 15 hours ago, Beazer said: If it’s not too late, I’ll join in on this group build. Haven't decided yet what to build, maybe a Folgore. Welcome to the fun We've a little while left yet before it all starts so still time to firm up a list of options 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 7 hours ago, Col. said: (even if you did just admit to binning a Harrier kit Col ,I'd got it 90% done ,the canopy on those old esci/italeri kits are flimsy at best, but the back part disintegrated upon fitting the canopy closed , combined with the sanding and work i did on the intakes I'm sorry to say i threw the toys right out of the pram , a combination of fat fingers and tamiya thin, an airfix one will be a much safer bet ,and less work , you may be pleased to hear the 72nd buccaneer lives, and is very close to completion, maybe one day the vision of a 72nd scale modern raf/ rn in flight collection will bear fruit if i can keep calm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klr Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 I've been scratching my head as to what I should attempt for this GB. I want to avoid "the usual suspects", as in subject matter that will likely be very well (and expertly) covered by others. I also want to avoid most of the subject matter that would qualify for some of the other upcoming GBs. Moreover, I don't have much (if anything) in the line of after-market decals for African subjects. So ... I'm thinking of the Heller Sukhoi 27UB with Eritrean markings, courtesy of an excellent decal sheet produced by Eduard: I'm also thinking I should get my head examined, but what's new there? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share Posted January 19, 2021 23 hours ago, klr said: I've been scratching my head as to what I should attempt for this GB. I want to avoid "the usual suspects", as in subject matter that will likely be very well (and expertly) covered by others. I also want to avoid most of the subject matter that would qualify for some of the other upcoming GBs. Moreover, I don't have much (if anything) in the line of after-market decals for African subjects. So ... I'm thinking of the Heller Sukhoi 27UB with Eritrean markings, courtesy of an excellent decal sheet produced by Eduard: I'm also thinking I should get my head examined, but what's new there? While the MiG-17 sounds as if it'll be a popular subject in this GB there's not so many Su-27 being mentioned. If the Heller kit is anything like its single seat Airfix brother the fit is a little gappy but plenty filler will give you an accurate model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klr Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 27 minutes ago, Col. said: While the MiG-17 sounds as if it'll be a popular subject in this GB there's not so many Su-27 being mentioned. If the Heller kit is anything like its single seat Airfix brother the fit is a little gappy but plenty filler will give you an accurate model. I have the Airfix single-seater kit of old - bought it way back in 1991! This Heller kit not only has different parts for the two-seater, it has recessed panel lines on both the "new" upper fuselage and existing airframe parts. I thought (assumed?) the Airfix kit had raised panel lines, but maybe my memory is playing tricks on me, and the Scalemates chronology for this tooling suggests likewise. I probably haven't looked at the Airfix kit in many years, it being buried at the bottom of a stash many miles from where I live. Anyway, I've already dry-fitted some of the airframe parts of the Heller kit, and yes, there will be filler! But I can live with that, having built two old F-16 kits last year - Airfix and Fujimi, They both required lots of filler, and painstaking work to ensure realistic smooth transitions across all of those curved surfaces. This Flanker kit should actually be better in some respects. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 3 minutes ago, klr said: I probably haven't looked at the Airfix kit in many years, it being buried at the bottom of a stash many miles from where I live. Ooh! Deep Stash! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klr Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 1 minute ago, Enzo Matrix said: Ooh! Deep Stash! It's the "free standing" stash, which occupies a lot of space in a spare room in the old family home. Removing the Airfix Flanker kit for inspection could be a delicate job. I had to rebuild parts of that stash over Christmas to guard against it just toppling over in my (long COVID-19 enforced) absences ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 On 1/18/2021 at 10:51 AM, klr said: I'm thinking of the Heller Sukhoi 27UB with Eritrean markings, I'm doing the same, but with OOB decals. See you there! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klr Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 36 minutes ago, TonyOD said: I'm doing the same, but with OOB decals. See you there! I'm using the kit decals as well! I might have a re-think though, since I'd like to build something no-one else is doing (as per my comment above). But since my choice of "unusual" African-related subject matter is limited, and since I've been looking for an excuse to build this kit since I bought it ... we shall see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 10 minutes ago, klr said: I'm using the kit decals as well! Oh I see - the kit decals are by Eduard? I hadn't looked that closely. I thought you were talking about an aftermarket sheet. (I did think it a bit odd when there are Eritrean markings with the kit). Don't let me put you off doing the Flanker! The more the merrier... I'm also doing a little Congolese Alouette chopper. Or that's the plan at least... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 36 minutes ago, klr said: I might have a re-think though, since I'd like to build something no-one else is doing My kind of guy! Martin 24 minutes ago, TonyOD said: Don't let me put you off doing the Flanker! The more the merrier... I'm also doing a little Congolese Alouette chopper. Or that's the plan at least... I need to do a can for you, Tony!!!! Sorry, I forgot! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 7 minutes ago, RidgeRunner said: Sorry, I forgot! So had I! Don't worry about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share Posted January 19, 2021 7 hours ago, klr said: I have the Airfix single-seater kit of old - bought it way back in 1991! This Heller kit not only has different parts for the two-seater, it has recessed panel lines on both the "new" upper fuselage and existing airframe parts. I thought (assumed?) the Airfix kit had raised panel lines, but maybe my memory is playing tricks on me, and the Scalemates chronology for this tooling suggests likewise. I probably haven't looked at the Airfix kit in many years, it being buried at the bottom of a stash many miles from where I live. Anyway, I've already dry-fitted some of the airframe parts of the Heller kit, and yes, there will be filler! But I can live with that, having built two old F-16 kits last year - Airfix and Fujimi, They both required lots of filler, and painstaking work to ensure realistic smooth transitions across all of those curved surfaces. This Flanker kit should actually be better in some respects. All recessed panel lines on the Airfix kit as well The one I'm half-way stalled on converting to the P-42 lives close to the workbench so double-checked for you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronKSJ Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 I've ordered a Tamiya Me 109 Trop so I'll be joining this 😁 It'll make a nice change from my usual British & US aircraft! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim R-T-C Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 I'm also doing some research to find a project that no-one else is doing. The supervisor is unimpressed.... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted January 21, 2021 Author Share Posted January 21, 2021 On 1/20/2021 at 11:22 AM, AaronKSJ said: I've ordered a Tamiya Me 109 Trop so I'll be joining this 😁 It'll make a nice change from my usual British & US aircraft! Added you to the list Aaron 17 hours ago, Tim R-T-C said: I'm also doing some research to find a project that no-one else is doing. The supervisor is unimpressed.... A nice source of inspiration you have there Tim but perhaps your supervisor would be more impressed were you to find a kit of a lion or cheetah? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 On 1/20/2021 at 11:22 AM, AaronKSJ said: It'll make a nice change from my usual British & US aircraft! 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 How do chaps, This is what I'm hoping to build. With the markings for a Ugandan tank 🇺🇬 Regards, Steve 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share Posted January 23, 2021 8 minutes ago, fatfingers said: How do chaps, This is what I'm hoping to build. With the markings for a Ugandan tank 🇺🇬 Regards, Steve Cool! That's certainly something out of the normal 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 15 minutes ago, Col. said: Cool! That's certainly something out of the normal Thanks Col, Thats the main reason I went for it. Mind you that Somali M47 is a bit unusual too and i've got the Revell rebox of the Italeri kit in the stash 🤔 Regards, Steve 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share Posted January 23, 2021 42 minutes ago, fatfingers said: Thanks Col, Thats the main reason I went for it. Mind you that Somali M47 is a bit unusual too and i've got the Revell rebox of the Italeri kit in the stash 🤔 Regards, Steve So there's your second project for the GB sorted 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 On 20/01/2021 at 22:31, Tim R-T-C said: I'm also doing some research to find a project that no-one else is doing. The supervisor is unimpressed.... That book looks rather interesting and I see AZ are bringing out a suitable version of the Bouchon... ...mmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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