Angus Tura Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 On 1/9/2023 at 10:32 AM, TonyOD said: That's an interest one. I'd have to do some research but off the top of my head I can't think of a squadron that flew Spitfires as long as the type was around, they tended to convert from/to other types. Famously 19 Squadron received the very first production Spitfire Mk Is and I know they flew Mk XVIs for a bit later on, but I don't really consider a XVI particularly "late" - still had a Merlin engine, for one thing (and would I be able to find decals?) I might stand a better chance with FAA NAS's flying various marques of Seafire. Tony. I am far from being a spitfire expert but I think that RAuxAF 603 (City of Edinburgh) flew Mk.1s in the B of B and Mk.22s post-war. City of Glasgow (602) flew Mk.1s and 18s certainly, but I think they might well have flown 22s also. I really hope this GB gets in! Alan 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 I’ll check that out @Angus Tura, thank you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UberDaveToo Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 I've wanted to build early F-105s such as these: May I be #27? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 16, 2023 Author Share Posted January 16, 2023 (edited) 14 minutes ago, UberDaveToo said: I've wanted to build early F-105s such as these: May I be #27? @RidgeRunner or @LorenSharp may know more about these two Thud’s and the complete in air refueling set-up. Shall I add you to the list Uber Edited January 16, 2023 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Hi Dave @UberDaveToo, what is it that you need to know? You will seen some of the obvious differences - F-84F-style rear view glazing, 40099 is an early format machine with different rear, different intakes, etc. (Ed @TheRealMrEd would know about this), lack of cannon etc? Martin 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UberDaveToo Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 6 hours ago, RidgeRunner said: Hi Dave @UberDaveToo, what is it that you need to know? You will seen some of the obvious differences - F-84F-style rear view glazing, 40099 is an early format machine with different rear, different intakes, etc. (Ed @TheRealMrEd would know about this), lack of cannon etc? Martin Thanks, @RidgeRunner, I was really wanting to be added as number 27. I have some reference stuff like this: ...But I'm willing to get any help whatsoever! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Like this? Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UberDaveToo Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 2 hours ago, RidgeRunner said: Like this? Martin Precisely... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 16, 2023 Author Share Posted January 16, 2023 6 hours ago, UberDaveToo said: I was really wanting to be added as number 27. I will add you to the list Dave sorry its actually #28 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UberDaveToo Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 22 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: I will add you to the list Dave sorry its actually #28 though. I'll get over it one day. Seriously, thanks for the add, and here's rooting for #30! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjwomack Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 I've signed up for this and am still very keen on it, despite having no idea what to actually enter! Would an 'original' and BMW mini be a suitable pairing? Or are they too far apart in pretty much anything? Guess a pair of VW Beetles could at least claim to be the same company. but in both cases there's a gap in production. Actually not so sure about Beetle- was the original still being made in S America as the new version was being made in Europe? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 17, 2023 Author Share Posted January 17, 2023 9 hours ago, Mjwomack said: I've signed up for this and am still very keen on it, despite having no idea what to actually enter! Would an 'original' and BMW mini be a suitable pairing? Or are they too far apart in pretty much anything? Guess a pair of VW Beetles could at least claim to be the same company. but in both cases there's a gap in production. Actually not so sure about Beetle- was the original still being made in S America as the new version was being made in Europe? Though the Mini is built by two very different companies. They are basically different generation's of the same design so I would be ok with them. Also with the VW I believe they are again different generation's of a standard design. I do believe they were making the original in Mexico and/or Brazil. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyEighter Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 I 😀 this idea and have been thinking about possibilities from my stash: An airliner that has flown with two different airlines / liveries - the hardest part might be finding that second set of decals. Different aircraft that flew with the same squadron; I've still got my 23Sqn Lightning to build but the others from WWII onwards have already been done or are rare kits (thinking Vampire and Venom NF or a Boston/Havoc here) Perhaps an aircraft that flew with the forces in two different countries eg USN F-4 and F-4J(UK). To save build time / money would the rules allow for one of the subjects to have already been built / posted on this forum and the other to be part of the GB? I've only skip read this thread so apologies if the answer to this question is buried somewhere. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 17, 2023 Author Share Posted February 17, 2023 8 hours ago, FortyEighter said: I 😀 this idea and have been thinking about possibilities from my stash: An airliner that has flown with two different airlines / liveries - the hardest part might be finding that second set of decals. Different aircraft that flew with the same squadron; I've still got my 23Sqn Lightning to build but the others from WWII onwards have already been done or are rare kits (thinking Vampire and Venom NF or a Boston/Havoc here) Perhaps an aircraft that flew with the forces in two different countries eg USN F-4 and F-4J(UK). To save build time / money would the rules allow for one of the subjects to have already been built / posted on this forum and the other to be part of the GB? I've only skip read this thread so apologies if the answer to this question is buried somewhere. Mike Hello Mike, some ideas from the rules. “For space or Budget limitations Teams of two or more members are allowed. Post should reflect that you're a team. Either by sharing the same thread or by linking to each others threads.” Another idea would be to do the F-4J or airliner as a single kit but split the markings. Either down the central axis from nose to tail or on an angle of sorts, say 45*. If anything else comes to mind please ask. Now would it be time to add you to the list ? Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul821 Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 As I am always keen to get railway builds into GB's add my name to the list, I'm thinking Airfix/Dapol Rocket and 9f Evening Star first true steam loco' and the last one built for day to day mainline service. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 17, 2023 Author Share Posted February 17, 2023 12 minutes ago, Paul821 said: As I am always keen to get railway builds into GB's add my name to the list, I'm thinking Airfix/Dapol Rocket and 9f Evening Star first true steam loco' and the last one built for day to day mainline service. Ive added you to the list. Very good to see some steam in the build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Good morning Dennis Please add me to the list I don't know yet what I will build but I am sure that I will find something suitable in my stash ... Best regards Patrice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 22, 2023 Author Share Posted February 22, 2023 7 hours ago, TEMPESTMK5 said: Good morning Dennis Please add me to the list I don't know yet what I will build but I am sure that I will find something suitable in my stash ... Best regards Patrice Welcome aboard Patrice, you ring in @ # 30 on the list. Ohh @Enzo the Magnificent I believe that puts this into the bunfight category ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_W Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Fascinating subject Dennis. Really has me thinking. Trying to cut back my GB commitment due to other life commitments so trying to pick something special and this one ticks the box. Two builds in one. Excellent. No subjects chosen yet. Some half-baked ideas. Please, oh please, ICM by 2024 first and last Marauders. Irrespective. I'm in. Ray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 22, 2023 Author Share Posted February 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Ray_W said: Fascinating subject Dennis. Really has me thinking. Trying to cut back my GB commitment due to other life commitments so trying to pick something special and this one ticks the box. Two builds in one. Excellent. No subjects chosen yet. Some half-baked ideas. Please, oh please, ICM by 2024 first and last Marauders. Irrespective. I'm in. Ray Welcome to the build Ray, a pair of Marauders would be a good choice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjwomack Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 I keep straying into Entropy GB territory with a new railway item and it's derelict version, but think I'm settled upon a car. At the moment two versions of Toyota Landcruiser- I did a Tamiya one decades ago and there's an Italerai for early version. Now to get those supporters and this over the line. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_W Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 13 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Welcome to the build Ray, a pair of Marauders would be a good choice. Hopefully ICM will come to the party. Otherwise plenty of other subjects that will fit the bill. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Tura Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 On 2/22/2023 at 8:09 PM, Mjwomack said: I keep straying into Entropy GB territory with a new railway item and it's derelict version, but think I'm settled upon a car. At the moment two versions of Toyota Landcruiser- I did a Tamiya one decades ago and there's an Italerai for early version. Now to get those supporters and this over the line. If Ray is number 31, is it not already over the line? You'll gather that I'm keen! Alan 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 25, 2023 Author Share Posted February 25, 2023 3 hours ago, Angus Tura said: If Ray is number 31, is it not already over the line? You'll gather that I'm keen! Alan It is technically there just waiting for @Enzo the Magnificent to move it to the bunfight category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Good to see this back. Have to start finding some suitable candidates My first thought was Walrus N20 which afair started life in the Irish Air Corp in silver dope and is now a museum exhibit in RAF markings and dark green/dark earth camo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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