Bonhoff Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Would a 6 axle rail wagon used to carry Tiger tanks qualify? IanJ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Just moved two sets of these from my Scalemates "wishlist" to "on order" 🙂 https://www.scalemates.com/kits/academy-13403-us-ambulance-and-tow-truck--131987 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Well done V-P , I hadn't thought of vehicles, genius 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 On 2/3/2021 at 4:45 AM, Bonhoff said: Would a 6 axle rail wagon used to carry Tiger tanks qualify? IanJ Yep totally. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattheCat Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Hello. Still pondering if I'll sign in for this one but would a fighter used in an aerobatic team qualify (meaning like a Blue Angels f-18 or Thunderbirds F-16)? In any case I wish fun to the participants. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 11 hours ago, PattheCat said: Hello. Still pondering if I'll sign in for this one but would a fighter used in an aerobatic team qualify (meaning like a Blue Angels f-18 or Thunderbirds F-16)? In any case I wish fun to the participants. Yes provided the internal armament (ie; the cannon) has been removed which I know it is for the Blue Angels, but not sure on with the Thunderbirds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 On 7.2.2021 at 11:38, vppelt68 said: Just moved two sets of these from my Scalemates "wishlist" to "on order" 🙂 https://www.scalemates.com/kits/academy-13403-us-ambulance-and-tow-truck--131987 And now they are in my "stash" 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattheCat Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 2 hours ago, Brad said: Yes provided the internal armament (ie; the cannon) has been removed which I know it is for the Blue Angels, but not sure on with the Thunderbirds. Thanks Brad. The problem is that I'd really like to make a Hawker Hunter F.6 as used by our Belgian aerobatic team the Red Devils between 1960 -1963. The cannon ports sport no cover on the pictures but I can't find information stating if the guns were removed or not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted February 21, 2021 Author Share Posted February 21, 2021 10 hours ago, PattheCat said: Thanks Brad. The problem is that I'd really like to make a Hawker Hunter F.6 as used by our Belgian aerobatic team the Red Devils between 1960 -1963. The cannon ports sport no cover on the pictures but I can't find information stating if the guns were removed or not. Hmmm, well, in the absence of evidence, lets say yes they were. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattheCat Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Thanks a lot! Would you please count me in for this one? In any case, I'll still have a look at alternatives (plenty in the stash). The fact is I never took part in a GB before and I'm an incredibly slow builder (one or two kits a year). So, for my first time, I'd prefer to keep it simple and not begin a kit I'm not sure to finish in time. Edited on 26/02/2021: thanks to the friendly help and insight of Daniel Brackx (his "Belgian Wings" site is more than worth a look) I fear that the "Red Devils" Hunter doesn't qualify. As the Hunter armament consisted of quite a large gun pack, he thinks that removing it would have made flight impossible, because of an altered centre of gravity of the plane. A sound and logical answer. So I'm now definitely looking for another subject. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 I'm tempted to throw my hat into the ring here..... I had hoped for a bit of respite from all the Shootin Bombin Killen machines..... But did I just read that a Japanese WW2 Kamikaze plane was given the thumbs up?? I know it's not "carrying" a bomb in the orthodox manner - it IS A BOMB. Well, there may be a few Airliners and cool cars find their way in too. Even a Cutty Sark from Aldi would be OK. I could well be participating when the time comes ☮️😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share Posted February 24, 2021 13 hours ago, rob Lyttle said: I'm tempted to throw my hat into the ring here..... I had hoped for a bit of respite from all the Shootin Bombin Killen machines..... But did I just read that a Japanese WW2 Kamikaze plane was given the thumbs up?? I know it's not "carrying" a bomb in the orthodox manner - it IS A BOMB. Well, there may be a few Airliners and cool cars find their way in too. Even a Cutty Sark from Aldi would be OK. I could well be participating when the time comes ☮️😄 If you mean the Ki 15 "Kamikaze" that was just the name given to that particular aircraft, which was purchased by a Japanese Newspaper and used in several promotional/record breaking flights. Actual Kamikaze aircraft used in suicide attacks are not eligible for this GB. Hope to have you along, it looks like it's going to be a big build! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klr Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Question: Would an EW (Electronic Warfare) aircraft qualify, as long as it were not carrying anti-radiation missiles? I have a Grumman EA-6B Prowler that I'd like to build. If it doesn't qualify, no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 On 2/23/2021 at 11:32 PM, rob Lyttle said: But did I just read that a Japanese WW2 Kamikaze plane was given the thumbs up?? 1937 record setter - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamikaze_(1937_aircraft) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Now I get it 👍😎! Excellent project @alt-92 plus I've learnt something new 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 No worries, mate The Kamikaze was actually the second prototype for the Ki-15/C5M which became an observation/spotter/light bomber, and indeed later used in suicide attacks. Funny, even when confronted with clear evidence that Japanese manufacturers really were making perfectly fine and capable home-grown aircraft, many western 'experts' insisted on ignoring this and calling them 'knock-offs' and copies of western aircraft.* Must have been a really confusing experience for some when the Kamikaze showed up at Croydon! *Yes, really. The A6M was NOT a Gloster F.5/34 copy. Or a Vought V-150 clone. What they did do was buy a single a/c and study how some design and construction methods could be used in their own manufacture and design processes. That domestic preference still continues to this day and age - see the Kawasaki C-2 and P-1 projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share Posted February 27, 2021 2 hours ago, klr said: Question: Would an EW (Electronic Warfare) aircraft qualify, as long as it were not carrying anti-radiation missiles? I have a Grumman EA-6B Prowler that I'd like to build. If it doesn't qualify, no problem. Yes that's good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattheCat Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 As the "Red Devil's" Hawker Hunter may in honesty not qualify (see former post), I chose a simple but iconic subject. Also the dates for the High Wing and Nordic II GB's overlap and as I already enlisted for Nordic II but can't resist high wing planes ....... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 I think have at least one kit for this GB! ...if you'all have me... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted March 9, 2021 Author Share Posted March 9, 2021 Of course we'll have you. That looks like a pretty cool kit @Thom216 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 I'm not 'officially' signed up for this but I hope to join in. I have a load of candidates. I'll choose something after this starts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 As this is my Grumman GB year, possibilities have been narrowed to a Gulfhawk (F3F or F8F), F9F-5P Panther, XF10F Jaguar, or a TBF-based firebomber, all in 1/48. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimJ Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 I've got plenty of cars in the stash that qualify for this one so count me in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worcesterjohn Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 I keep hearing good things about the quality of the more recent tooling of the Airfix Jet provost and I really like jets with side by side cockpits for some reason, so this will give me a good reason to get around to buying one. Would love to join if trainers are Ok in the unarmed category and there's still room and inexperienced modellers are allowed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 19 hours ago, worcesterjohn said: I keep hearing good things about the quality of the more recent tooling of the Airfix Jet provost and I really like jets with side by side cockpits for some reason, so this will give me a good reason to get around to buying one. Would love to join if trainers are Ok in the unarmed category and there's still room and inexperienced modellers are allowed It sounds fine, not sure if the provost has internal guns at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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