Bonhoff Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 This is my intended build for this GB - Load has been constructed already... KR's IanJ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 So I started researching my GeeBee for the GB and unfortunately realised I have the Lindbergh kit not the Williams one, the difference the Williams had a lovely detailed engine the one I have will have to go. The kit is available but for €50 or more, so buying one Isn’t an option. So now to figure out how to scratch a 1/32 wasp 1340. ( I hate making engines and wheels) Not that I can’t do it. I had to scratch the two Anzanis on the PB31 recently. But the cylinders on the wasp are much more complicated. I’m going to have to think about it a bit. Which also means I may start the GB with my Ford. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 9 hours ago, Brad said: Yes to both as they have a specific job, but it would be a no to a warbird that is just privately owned. This is kind of what I had in mind. http://www.mustangsmustangs.net/p-51/who/case/227 Or this but you will need to scroll down to the second photo from 1971. http://www.warbirdregistry.org/p51registry/p51-4511633.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil_Toast_RSA Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 @Brad, with a week to go, need to confirm participation? The list on page 1 hasn't gotten updated in a while, so just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 31 minutes ago, Evil_Toast_RSA said: @Brad, with a week to go, need to confirm participation? The list on page 1 hasn't gotten updated in a while, so just curious. I’m not on the list and I’m an eager beaver. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil_Toast_RSA Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 1 minute ago, TonyOD said: I’m not on the list and I’m an eager beaver. Same here. I've been browsing old build threads for ideas, my resin Pavla seat *hopefully* arrived in country yesterday. Just 7 more sleeps and I can start 😛. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted April 10, 2021 Author Share Posted April 10, 2021 (edited) @TonyOD @Evil_Toast_RSA Oh yeh you're all good I have a list here I was going to ping everyone with a tag when the thread goes to the current GB page. Here is the current list. If you're not on it and would like a reminder next week when we start, let me know. Edited April 11, 2021 by Brad 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planecrazee Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Hi Brad, Please could you count me in for the GB please. I have the Rye Field Model Volkswagen Staff Car Type 82E in my stash so this would be a perfect subject for this build. Many thanks Kris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Thanks for adding m to the list @Brad, looks like a good crowd! Awaiting the leap from "future" to "current" with bated breath... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 (edited) Ahhh I didn't realise this is about to start. Well looking in my stash at the moment I have some Vulcans that I could build into XH558 or XK426 as the display aircraft (I think this would be acceptable? 558 especially was disarmed) or possibly a B2MRR which was unarmed, I've got a Mikromir Victor I could build into a Mk1 Victor tanker, a Do17F which I think was used as a reconnaissance variant (I'll have to research that one a bit) and that's about it. Could do one of those or it might be an online shopping trip to Hannants Edit: just remembered I have an Airfix Whitley with options for an unarmed boac aircraft. That's a good candidate for this Edited April 10, 2021 by Adam Poultney 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifer54 Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 I'm up for this if my subject is eligible! I'd like to build a Casevac Ambulance Jeep, a Willys MB carrying stretchers (litters, if you're a Damned Colonial!). It's certainly unarmed, and I'll build it if it fits the bill. I intend using this for a "Jeep" GB elsewhere that runs roughly concurrently to this one. Our esteemed GB Monitor Moderator approves this course of action, as does his counterpart on the other forum. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 (edited) On 4/7/2021 at 2:26 PM, Marklo said: So I started researching my GeeBee for the GB and unfortunately realised I have the Lindbergh kit not the Williams one, the difference the Williams had a lovely detailed engine the one I have will have to go. The kit is available but for €50 or more, so buying one Isn’t an option. So now to figure out how to scratch a 1/32 wasp 1340. ( I hate making engines and wheels) Not that I can’t do it. I had to scratch the two Anzanis on the PB31 recently. But the cylinders on the wasp are much more complicated. I’m going to have to think about it a bit. Which also means I may start the GB with my Ford. What scale ? Found this, don't know if it will help ? https://www.scalemates.com/kits/engines-and-things-32030-pandw-r-1340-wasp-9-cyl-dd--1174830 Edited April 10, 2021 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Parts are trickling in! Getting on the marks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 Blooming Nora That's a lovely long list for this GB. Time to look out my victim for it ! Cheers Pat 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted April 11, 2021 Author Share Posted April 11, 2021 9 hours ago, Adam Poultney said: Ahhh I didn't realise this is about to start. Well looking in my stash at the moment I have some Vulcans that I could build into XH558 or XK426 as the display aircraft (I think this would be acceptable? 558 especially was disarmed) or possibly a B2MRR which was unarmed, I've got a Mikromir Victor I could build into a Mk1 Victor tanker, a Do17F which I think was used as a reconnaissance variant (I'll have to research that one a bit) and that's about it. Could do one of those or it might be an online shopping trip to Hannants Edit: just remembered I have an Airfix Whitley with options for an unarmed boac aircraft. That's a good candidate for this I'm not very familiar with Vulcans, the idea is that the aircraft was disarmed for a job, so if it was one of the privately owned aircraft, then no. The same for any privately owned warbird that is just disarmed because she's privately owned. The Victor tanker is a yes, Doriner 17 recon is a yes provided they removed her defensive armament which I'm not sure about, the BOAC Whitley is a yes, that's a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted April 11, 2021 Author Share Posted April 11, 2021 5 hours ago, Fifer54 said: I'm up for this if my subject is eligible! I'd like to build a Casevac Ambulance Jeep, a Willys MB carrying stretchers (litters, if you're a Damned Colonial!). It's certainly unarmed, and I'll build it if it fits the bill. Yeh that's in, a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 I'm torn between a bizjet or something with lots of antennas on it.... Decisions, decision's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 (edited) 11 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Found this, don't know if it will help ? That would be the one. Finding one at a reasonable price is the kicker. I thought I had with an American website charging $5 but the postage was $75. But not to worry it’s well within my meagre modelling powers to scratch build one, figuring out how to make the cylinders might even be fun..,. On a separate note it also occurred to me that my Gloster Whittle and Heinkel 170 would qualify so that gives me a choice if 6 kits. I also want to scratch an Airacomet but that might be a bit too much given my current other builds and future GB commits, so I may save that one for the prototypes GB if it gets selected for next year. Edited April 11, 2021 by Marklo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeline Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 Does prototype aircraft count? Thinking about joining in with 1/72 V-22 Osprey https://www.scalemates.com/kits/italeri-068-v-22-osprey--120511 Cheers, Mario Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted April 11, 2021 Author Share Posted April 11, 2021 Gentlemen, we are up and running, please feel free to post your thread but remember to wait until the start date to break plastic. @Col. @Adam Poultney @Corsairfoxfouruncle @dnl42 @zebra @JOCKNEY @Rabbit Leader @helios16v @Erwin @CliffB @Beazer @Romeo Alpha Yankee @Redstaff @Hockeyboy76 @theplasticsurgeon @Jabba @Wez @rafalbert @Robert Stuart @John Masters @robw_uk @Valkyrie @reini @franky boy @klr @Rafwaffe @Marlin @Ted @Foxbat @Marklo @TonyOD @Black Knight @Enzo Matrix @Adrian Hills @Paul821 @TonyW @alancmlaird @JeroenS @wimbledon99 @Ray S @bianfuxia @Richard Tucker @Paul J @alt-92 @Peter W @PeterB @Jasonb13 @Dermo245 @Evil_Toast_RSA @nimrod54 @vppelt68 @DaveyGair @Bonhoff @PattheCat rob Lyttle @rob Lyttle @Thom216 @TimJ @worcesterjohn @stevej60 @Mancunian airman @Beermonster1958 @Rob S @DaveJL @FortyEighter @PhantomBigStu @RJ-WobblyHands @Fifer54 @planecrazee 9 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted April 11, 2021 Author Share Posted April 11, 2021 9 minutes ago, Lifeline said: Does prototype aircraft count? Thinking about joining in with 1/72 V-22 Osprey https://www.scalemates.com/kits/italeri-068-v-22-osprey--120511 Cheers, Mario Hi Mario, sorry, prototype aircraft are not included in this group build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 17 minutes ago, Brad said: Gentlemen, we are up and running, please feel free to post your thread but remember to wait until the start date to break plastic. @nimrod54 @PattheCat rob Lyttle @rob Lyttle Great to see Rob commiting to 2 builds by putting his name in twice ! Cheers Pat 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 Hi @Brad Just rounding down my options. Will a Spitfire prxix be ok? It’s either that or an Airfix Tiger Moth. TBC Thanks James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 Just a thought but would the SR-71 Blackbird qualify for this GB ? Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted April 11, 2021 Author Share Posted April 11, 2021 @franky boy Both work. @JOCKNEY Yes. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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