Pete F Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 (edited) I know I'm too late to make a difference but I would like to be involved with this as I am planning a No. 6 British Flying Training School (BFTS) Harvard next year so this might fit in nicely. Edited September 6, 2020 by Pete F 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted September 6, 2020 Author Share Posted September 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Pete F said: I know I'm too late to make a difference but I would like to be involved with this as I am planning a No. 6 British Flying Training School (BFTS) Harvard next year so this might fit in nicely. Doesn't matter whether you're late to the party, thanks for signing up! Anyone else want to join, we have a slot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted September 6, 2020 Author Share Posted September 6, 2020 1 hour ago, John Masters said: Just looking at al the variants and operators...the list is all but endless. I gave away my Wirraway. I might have to get another. So the Harvard Mk. II is the Texan T-6G? Closest to a Harvard IIA and if IIRC Harvard IV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 Hello @Wez Im happy to see this one made it through, the type needs its due as it freated so many famous pilots. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 1 minute ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Im happy to see this one made it through Me too. "Ubiquitous" comes to mind. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted September 7, 2020 Author Share Posted September 7, 2020 19 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Hello @Wez Im happy to see this one made it through, the type needs its due as it created so many famous pilots. Thanks Dennis, I'm glad its got through too, I would have thought it would have been more popular, nonetheless we're through and we have a slot, that's all that matters, time to drum up more support. 19 hours ago, John Masters said: Me too. "Ubiquitous" comes to mind. It is ubiquitous, from east to west, north to south, so many nations used it, New Zealand to Canada, the USA to Japan, plenty of choice for markings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted September 7, 2020 Author Share Posted September 7, 2020 Cap in hand time now, looking for a co-host, a willing volunteer is always better than someone pressed into service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Wez said: looking for a co-host I am willing to do it. Although I am not particularly computer savvy or, for that matter, know what to do as co-host! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted September 7, 2020 Author Share Posted September 7, 2020 Thanks John! Mostly the host welcomes people to the GB, encourages them on their builds, arbitrates on eligibility of their build, simple really! A qualification in advanced cat-herding isn't essential... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Wez said: A qualification in advanced cat-herding isn't essential But could help 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 19 hours ago, Wez said: Cap in hand time now, looking for a co-host, a willing volunteer is always better than someone pressed into service. At the risk of overloading myself I'd be up for it, Wez 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob S Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 If the Ceres kit is out by the time this starts count me in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted September 8, 2020 Author Share Posted September 8, 2020 5 hours ago, RidgeRunner said: At the risk of overloading myself I'd be up for it, Wez An embarrassment of riches for me! Thanks Martin. 4 hours ago, Rob S said: If the Ceres kit is out by the time this starts count me in. I'll tentatively pencil you in then, we've got the numbers to qualify for the STGB so it makes no odds. Anyone else want to join in with this STGB, follow the link for a list of eligible sub-types but basically anything from the BT-9 to the CA-23 are eligible in this STGB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 I have Harvards as well as the Boomerang and Wirraway kits in the stash and so would like to join as I lost my only completed Harvards build to a bad landing a few years back while cleaning it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 On 01/11/2020 at 08:33, Mr T said: I have Harvards as well as the Boomerang and Wirraway kits in the stash and so would like to join as I lost my only completed Harvards build to a bad landing a few years back while cleaning it. Firstly, let me apologise for not picking up on this earlier, thanks for signing up, you've got plenty to choose from there. I've added your name to the list. Secondly, sorry to hear of your previous Harvard's misfortune, it is sadly one of the hazards of cleaning a model. Anyone else want to join this STGB? Plenty of marking options with it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zegeye Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 I'm interrested. Count me please. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted December 23, 2020 Author Share Posted December 23, 2020 On 22/12/2020 at 11:18, zegeye said: I'm interrested. Count me please. Good Man! You're in! Anyone else interested? The STGB includes the Texan/Harvard, its predecessors and its progeny. If there's a link to the classic Texan/Harvard it's in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted January 12, 2021 Author Share Posted January 12, 2021 Good news for anyone wanting to make an early AT-6 or Harvard IIb/IV, Special Hobby are going to release the Academy kit with parts to make these types. Huzzah!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted January 16, 2021 Author Share Posted January 16, 2021 Some inspiration for you with a potted history at the beginning. Plenty of room and time for you to join! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 I don't believe how hard it is to find anything Texan/Harvard related ? The only thing available currently is the Hobby-boss easy build kit. Oh well I will keep looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 3 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: I don't believe how hard it is to find anything Texan/Harvard related ? The only thing available currently is the Hobby-boss easy build kit. Oh well I will keep looking. Good afternoon Dennis If you are looking for a good T-6 Kit maybe you can order the Encore Models kit there https://trainsandtoysoldiers.com/squadron-1-72-encore-models-t-6-texan-harvard-2-kit-combo-ec72105-limited-edition/ In the box You get 2 Academy kits + a very nice decals sheet .. Best Regards Patrice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightersweep Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 On 1/12/2021 at 5:49 PM, Wez said: Good news for anyone wanting to make an early AT-6 or Harvard IIb/IV, Special Hobby are going to release the Academy kit with parts to make these types. Huzzah!! I'm keeping my fingers crossed Special Hobby get this out when they say they do. I've already built the T-6s I need for my 83 Great Warbirds Air Display collection and the missing batch are the Harvard IIs, which I'm saving for this GB. I've got five back ordered at Hannants....they listed it on their site yesterday (14th) Steve 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 3 hours ago, fightersweep said: I'm keeping my fingers crossed Special Hobby get this out when they say they do. I've already built the T-6s I need for my 83 Great Warbirds Air Display collection and the missing batch are the Harvard IIs, which I'm saving for this GB. I've got five back ordered at Hannants....they listed it on their site yesterday (14th) Agree! Nice collection thus far Steve and great choices of subject (if it all comes off that is). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightersweep Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Wez said: Agree! Nice collection thus far Steve and great choices of subject (if it all comes off that is). Thanks Wez. I think I have four Havard IIbs needed for this collection, but I've also got an itch to build Gary Numan's "Zero" as well despite not being in the timeframe. So that will be at least four for the GB. Some of those 80s era Havards had some zany schemes. I've got a lot more to build yet for that collection, but it's been a blast so far and takes me back to being a soggy teenager at a very rainy West Malling in September 83....who was having the time of his life. First warbird show I went to, and it's stuck with me ever since. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 5 hours ago, fightersweep said: Gary Numan's "Zero" Do you mean Norman Lees’ machine? It was part of the Harvard team and painted as a Zero. Norman was my friend and I flew with him a few times. A fine chap and sorely missed Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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