Giorgio N Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 13 minutes ago, TonyOD said: Are you aware of any decal sheets for Italian Spitfires other than the Xtradecal Overseas Users one, @Giorgio N? The book looks interesting. I can't remember if Model Time ever issued a 1/72 version of their sheet, IIRC they did but in any case this would be be pretty hard to find. Tauromodel had a Vb in one of their older sheet and then issued a sheet dedicated to the Mk.IX not too long ago 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 17, 2022 Author Share Posted November 17, 2022 10 hours ago, ArnoldAmbrose said: Gidday, it's a fair way off and plans have been known to change, but if I can safely remove the molded-on bulges without the hull collapsing I'm planning to convert the Airfix Belfast kit into HMS Sheffield. Regards, Jeff. Jeff, It would be great to see a Shiny Sheff in the GB. I must say, I'd lack the courage to do such work. @Giorgio N many thanks for taking the time to answer the questions regarding the Italian Spitfires. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 (edited) Finally figured this one out and it’s so obvious I have at least one Nieuport 17 in the stash that I was going to do in Italian colours anyway. And of course I have 1 1/2 Ansaldos ( don’t ask) in the stash too. Edited November 18, 2022 by Marklo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby No Mac Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 (edited) Still not sure what I'll build yet, but I've got a few options in the stash: Airfix and Italeri AV-8S Matadors, Airfix Bristol Beaufighter with some fetching Portuguese markings, a somewhat leftfield Burago metal kit of an Alfa Romeo 156 or an Italeri Hellenic A-7 Corsair II. At the moment I'm leaning towards the A-7H after finding this article on their retirement from the Greek air force: https://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/2014/10/27/aviation-feature-hellenic-air-force-a-7-corsair-ii-retirement-16-17-october-2014/ I really love a grubby SLUF in that camo scheme! Edited November 18, 2022 by Bobby No Mac Put in a return before the link because the justification was making my eyes bleed 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share Posted November 19, 2022 14 hours ago, Bobby No Mac said: Still not sure what I'll build yet, but I've got a few options in the stash: Airfix and Italeri AV-8S Matadors, Airfix Bristol Beaufighter with some fetching Portuguese markings, a somewhat leftfield Burago metal kit of an Alfa Romeo 156 or an Italeri Hellenic A-7 Corsair II. At the moment I'm leaning towards the A-7H after finding this article on their retirement from the Greek air force: https://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/2014/10/27/aviation-feature-hellenic-air-force-a-7-corsair-ii-retirement-16-17-october-2014/ I really love a grubby SLUF in that camo scheme! The Portuguese Beaufighter would be an interesting addition to this GB as would the Matadors. As much as I love a grubby SLUF, don't forget there's also the Last of the Gunfighters' & 'Slufs' (Crusaders & Corsair IIs) stgb should you find you don't have the time to get it into this GB but still want to make it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 15 hours ago, Bobby No Mac said: At the moment I'm leaning towards the A-7H after finding this article on their retirement from the Greek air force: https://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/2014/10/27/aviation-feature-hellenic-air-force-a-7-corsair-ii-retirement-16-17-october-2014/ Superb! I was fortunate to get to Araxos during Starfighter days, although without the access described in this article. It will always hold great memories 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 I am ready 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 17 hours ago, Bobby No Mac said: Still not sure what I'll build yet, but I've got a few options in the stash: Airfix and Italeri AV-8S Matadors, Airfix Bristol Beaufighter with some fetching Portuguese markings, a somewhat leftfield Burago metal kit of an Alfa Romeo 156 or an Italeri Hellenic A-7 Corsair II. At the moment I'm leaning towards the A-7H after finding this article on their retirement from the Greek air force: https://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/2014/10/27/aviation-feature-hellenic-air-force-a-7-corsair-ii-retirement-16-17-october-2014/ I really love a grubby SLUF in that camo scheme! I vote Greek Corsair 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share Posted November 19, 2022 I'm toying with a Greek spitfire so Greece is getting plenty of love from this GB. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdavidson Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Funny, I thought I posted this yesterday I think this qualifies If so, count me in. /P 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share Posted November 19, 2022 17 minutes ago, psdavidson said: Funny, I thought I posted this yesterday A Maserati Indy - definitely! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Buysse Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Hi, I'm thinking of an Italian F-104S for this one. Cheers, Stefan. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul-muc Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 @psdavidson: beautiful? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdavidson Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 1 hour ago, paul-muc said: beautiful? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 I'm in for this as I build lots of Royal Yugoslav Air Force items and have loads still in the stash 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 13 hours ago, Stefan Buysse said: Hi, I'm thinking of an Italian F-104S for this one. Cheers, Stefan. Eccellente! 5 hours ago, Louise said: I'm in for this as I build lots of Royal Yugoslav Air Force items and have loads still in the stash Some interesting stuff there for sure, welcome along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 This GB is on my list of probable GBs. I'll likely be in with a HAF Mirage 2000-5...unless I've got a hankering for a car of some sorts by that time (got a couple Ferraris & Lambos to choose from). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 11 hours ago, helios16v said: This GB is on my list of probable GBs. I'll likely be in with a HAF Mirage 2000-5...unless I've got a hankering for a car of some sorts by that time (got a couple Ferraris & Lambos to choose from). Whatever you choose will be welcome (but I'd really love to see the Mirage) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings unlevel Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 I’ll be here for this one! I’ve just taken delivery of a Hasegawa 1/72 Eurofighter which I’ll dress in Italian markings (any recommendations for decals??). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 32 minutes ago, Wings unlevel said: I’ll be here for this one! I’ve just taken delivery of a Hasegawa 1/72 Eurofighter which I’ll dress in Italian markings (any recommendations for decals??). Bellissimo! model maker decals have a series of appenninian fighters (4sets), they have great options. Hannants has them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted December 3, 2022 Author Share Posted December 3, 2022 Can any of you clever people who is good at that sort of thing come up with a banner for this GB please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings unlevel Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 On 24/11/2022 at 00:19, Sam said: On I like those, Sam! It will be hard to go past that second scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 2 hours ago, Wings unlevel said: On I like those, Sam! It will be hard to go past that second scheme. Looking forward to your build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackG Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 Possible banner. Not sure why Pepé Le Pew popped into mind, but adds some fun. Can be removed and whatever else, let me know. regards, Jack 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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