JOCKNEY Posted November 1, 2021 Author Share Posted November 1, 2021 3 hours ago, Modelraynz said: Id be in with a tempest 😊 Will i actually finish a gb this year.... Or even a model... . 'no comment' 😆 Great to have you with us Ray Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 I can't wait to get to build my first "Brown Series" kit ever . V-P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desk Flyer Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 On 10/31/2021 at 11:48 PM, JOCKNEY said: We have a list of who's building at the front of this thread, hopefully to be joined by others as we go. ( the more the merrier ) As for what people are building, that's a bit like, knowing what's in the presents 🎁 under the Christmas tree 🎄 it would take all the fun out of it ! As for choosing which kit, I'll refer to our GB Tsar, @Enzo Matrix, altogether now... Build... Right! 1/48 FJ-4B it is from me! Definitely! 😇 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted November 5, 2021 Author Share Posted November 5, 2021 Ladies and gentlemen His GB magnificence @Enzo Matrix has kindly allocated us the following dates for this prestigious GB 15 Jan - 5 June 2022 So, it's time to drag any qualifying kits out of the stash, for a line up of which one gets built first. These kits held a special place in our childhood memories growing up, so let's make this GB really special. Good luck everyone Cheers Pat 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Kay Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 I know I was one of the early names on the list. I have two Matchbox kits in the stash (Supermarine Stranraer and Heinkel He115). However, I’m not certain I can find the time to take part so early in the year. Never say never, so I expect I’ll be piling in in any case. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 I have a nice Kamen Seasprite thats just begging to be built.. I found it while doing a stash inventory. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 Excellent news! I'll be building a Night and Day eligible Kit I Did Not Build As A Kid - a double They Also Serve build, too, so it'll actually be a quadruple build then, eh? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted November 5, 2021 Author Share Posted November 5, 2021 9 minutes ago, vppelt68 said: Excellent news! I'll be building a Night and Day eligible Kit I Did Not Build As A Kid - a double They Also Serve build, too, so it'll actually be a quadruple build then, eh? Just the one in 6 months, we'll see about that ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 Hey Pat, just realised that dates have been set for this GB… Wow, so early and sooo long! I’ll have to reconsider my build proposals as this will be on our doorstep / workbench quicker than we think. Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 Tempted despite the fact I have the Airfix Victor K2 in the stash to have a go at the old one in this, though memories of my last unsuccessful attempt to get the canopy to fit is putting a dampener on it….. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 I can't believe you guys have missed me off that massive list. Whaddya mean I hadn't registered, I can't believe that either. Nevertheless, just to show I don't hold grudges, I'll give it a go. I should be ready to start by late May. Whaddaya mean it'll nearly be over by then, plenty of time, sides, there's bound to be an extension. Steve. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted November 6, 2021 Author Share Posted November 6, 2021 3 hours ago, stevehnz said: I can't believe you guys have missed me off that massive list. Whaddya mean I hadn't registered, I can't believe that either. Nevertheless, just to show I don't hold grudges, I'll give it a go. I should be ready to start by late May. Whaddaya mean it'll nearly be over by then, plenty of time, sides, there's bound to be an extension. Steve. Well seeing as you asked so nicely ! Cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Great news, Pat, and a nice long window so maybe even I might finish one build! Time to find the Boeing P-12E, Buffalo, P-40N and Beaufighter and decide what AM to add..... Perhaps foolishly, I've got a Siskin on the bench that I'm making a start on, but I don't think I can wait with that one..... Cheers, Mark 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Donkey Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 I don’t tend to join in with group builds as I hardly ever finish anything. However, this does appeal purely on a nostalgic level so I went and sourced a few Matchbox kits yesterday, including a Heyford for a sensible price. More likely I’ll do the Wellesley as I have fond memories of building it when it first came out and it’s such an odd looking machine SD 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Finally a date. I have the Fury and the Revell boxing of the Char/Renault FT both of which I’m looking foward to. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob S Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 (edited) On 6/3/2021 at 10:42 PM, THEscaleSHOW said: Indeed! I'm going to order some yellow cotton wool for Plan B, because there's no palm tree on the box art 😁 Could this have influenced the Box Art of the Matchbox Wespe? The Bandai kit of the Wespe would have pre-dated the Matchbox kit by a few years. I wonder if seeing the Bandai Wespe in a "tropical" diorama (complete with Palm Trees) influenced both the Box Art and the Diorama Base? Edited November 9, 2021 by Rob S 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted November 10, 2021 Author Share Posted November 10, 2021 On 07/11/2021 at 10:59, Swamp Donkey said: I don’t tend to join in with group builds as I hardly ever finish anything. However, this does appeal purely on a nostalgic level so I went and sourced a few Matchbox kits yesterday, including a Heyford for a sensible price. More likely I’ll do the Wellesley as I have fond memories of building it when it first came out and it’s such an odd looking machine SD Hi @Swamp Donkey Great to have you with us. I've just finished a book about the RAF vs Italian airforce in East Africa where the Wellesley sees lots of action, so really looking forward to seeing it built. I promise you will get lots of support and encouragement to not only finish these build but dare I say, make additional purchases ! Cheers Pat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephLalor Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 (edited) I'd like to give this one a lash, so put me down please. Perhaps time to bite the rigging bullet and do some of the Matchbox biplanes. Edited November 10, 2021 by JosephLalor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted November 10, 2021 Author Share Posted November 10, 2021 7 hours ago, JosephLalor said: I'd like to give this one a lash, so put me down please. Perhaps time to bite the rigging bullet and do some of the Matchbox biplanes. Hi @JosephLalor Delighted you are joining us, having done some biplanes recently, rigging isn't as bad as you imagine. Best of luck. Cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Donkey Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 7 hours ago, JOCKNEY said: Hi @Swamp Donkey Great to have you with us. I've just finished a book about the RAF vs Italian airforce in East Africa where the Wellesley sees lots of action, so really looking forward to seeing it built. I promise you will get lots of support and encouragement to not only finish these build but dare I say, make additional purchases ! Cheers Pat Already have 5 on their way, too idle to raid the stash which resides in a 20’ container along the road! (from memory, I found a Strikemaster, Buckeye, Wellesley, Heyford and Privateer, and not for stupid prices) I’ll have a look in the stash when I go and retrieve the Christmas Tree in December SD 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 On 07/11/2021 at 10:59, Swamp Donkey said: More likely I’ll do the Wellesley as I have fond memories of building it when it first came out and it’s such an odd looking machine I loved my Matchbox Wellesley - it was one of the few that I built as nipper that I was really proud of. It was quite late on in my childhood kit-building years and I was just getting to grips with not spreading that awful cement everywhere and also doing a half-decent job of the painting I think it may yet exist in my Mum's loft The Hurricane Mk.IIc was another one that turned out well, as I recall. Ah.....happy days! Cheers, Mark (wallowing in nostalgia!) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Donkey Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 First 2 arrived. The Strikemaster was a bit more than 25 new pence though! SD 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimJ Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 I picked this up at last Saturday's model club meeting for a very reasonable £6.00. DSCF2780 by timothy jones, on Flickr 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted November 10, 2021 Author Share Posted November 10, 2021 I'm really enjoying the variety of potential builds we are going to see in this GB. Dave is poised over the keyboard ready to do all the stats. Here's hoping for lots of cars boats etc to complement the traditional aircraft. I believe in a moment of rashness I might have committed to building a Privateer ! What was I thinking Still could have been worse, anyone got the 1/72 Corvette convoy escort vessel in the stash ? Ideal chance to build it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Yes Pat, poised I am to get back into GB statistical analysis once again. News of the GB has also motivated me to get back onto my Matchbox Wellington once again. I’m at the decal stage, however there still seems quite a bit to go. I’ll be happy to have finished it before Jan 15 which will then springboard me into starting another classic Matchbox kit. Now the Flower Class corvette would be an excellent choice and ideally suited to the six month duration of this Group Build. I’d love to see someone have a crack at one of these. Any takers out there? I’d also like to see a few more Ships being built and wouldn’t even mind having a crack at one myself? Cheers and keep those thoughts and excellent box art images coming.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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