Bertie McBoatface Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 6 minutes ago, TonyOD said: My first after SSD is recce. I have a single month of Recce in May. In fact with the exception of my Entropy hosting, SSD will be the only GB that I'll be spending more than a month on next year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbuoy Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 52 minutes ago, TonyOD said: Triple build? Acers! That's the plan! I wasn't able to fit the Albatross into the Revell/Monogram group build, so good to have another appropriate one so soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 This looks oh so tempting! I know I should finish all my other builds but the siren song is very strong... Count me in with a F6U Pirate (if that is eligible since it never took to the sea) or F7U Cutlass, or Blackburn Firebrand TF2 or Grumman AF-2S Guardian! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted November 17, 2022 Author Share Posted November 17, 2022 (edited) I’d love to see that Firebrand, @Christer A. I built the Valom 1/72 once. It looked like a 1/48! Edited November 17, 2022 by TonyOD 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ngantek Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 51 minutes ago, TonyOD said: I’d love to see that Firebrand, @Christer A. I built the Valom 1/72 once. It looked like a 1/48! Lovely job! I was on the cusp of buying one at Telford, but was sensible enough to peek in the box before hand... to reveal an immaculate condition Vista fulmar, instructions, decals, sealed bag. +1 vote for the firebrand! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 Firebrand it is! And I do have that Valom kit as well... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted November 17, 2022 Author Share Posted November 17, 2022 2 hours ago, Ngantek said: I was on the cusp of buying one at Telford, but was sensible enough to peek in the box before hand... to reveal an immaculate condition Vista fulmar, instructions, decals, sealed bag. I wonder some unfortunate fellow modeller bought a Vista Fulmar, only to get it home and find a Firebrand in the box? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 On 16/11/2022 at 18:49, danbuoy said: Albatross What flavour is it? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 13 hours ago, TonyOD said: I’d love to see that Firebrand, @Christer A. I built the Valom 1/72 once. It looked like a 1/48! I built a different boxing of the Valom kit earlier this year in the Bomber GB. It takes a bit of work but it's very worthwhile. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdavidson Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 1 hour ago, Enzo the Magnificent said: What flavour is it? It'll taste like chicken 🐤 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted November 18, 2022 Author Share Posted November 18, 2022 I just picked up one of these from Messrs. Kingkit, actually very cheap for a new-tool Airfix Vb. The uppermost of the two is going to be my “bonus build” if the two Seafires go well: an aircraft flown by No. 278 Squadron, RAF in an Air-Sea Rescue role (spotter plane directing pick-up aircraft towards downed airmen). The scheme features rather nice yellow codes and a striking 12” wide stripe along the underside of the fuselage (missed by Airfix in their callouts). Time permitting it’ll be joining the Salty Sea Dog roster come the New Year. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Assuming maritime versions of the Fw 200, Ju 290 and He 177 are eligible I have at least 8 possible entries, though 3 of those will probably be saved for the FAA GB. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted November 18, 2022 Author Share Posted November 18, 2022 28 minutes ago, PeterB said: Assuming maritime versions of the Fw 200, Ju 290 and He 177 are eligible I have at least 8 possible entries, though 3 of those will probably be saved for the FAA GB. Pete If performing iN maritime roles, for sure they are! The Scourge of the Atlantic would be awesome! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 3 minutes ago, TonyOD said: If performing iN maritime roles, for sure they are! The Scourge of the Atlantic would be awesome! Looks like I am going to have more shelving for Christmas present - otherwise I will have nowhere to put those 3 big 4 engined beauties! Pete 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Timing of 2023 GBs has placed this GB in the "priority list" at the moment. If things hold steady I'll likely be in, currently leaning towards a 1/700 USS Long Beach. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Don't do navy stuff that often but got a hobbyboss sea hawk last week so a perfect entry 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted November 18, 2022 Author Share Posted November 18, 2022 21 minutes ago, helios16v said: Timing of 2023 GBs has placed this GB in the "priority list" at the moment. If things hold steady I'll likely be in, currently leaning towards a 1/700 USS Long Beach. Loving this mix of floating things and flying things! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threadbear Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 I’m in with a Hobbyboss F8F-1 Bearcat in 1/48 scale with Cutting Edge decals…. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 5 minutes ago, TonyOD said: Loving this mix of floating things and flying things! I've certainly got a lot of winged things too...but I've already got plenty of aircraft planned for next year. Got to mix it up. Though thinking now, I may have a wild card up my sleeve....an AAVR-7A1 amphibious recovery vehicle. Probably stick with a ship though. Haven't built one since I built a sub 3-4 years ago. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threadbear Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 1 hour ago, helios16v said: I've certainly got a lot of winged things too...but I've already got plenty of aircraft planned for next year. Got to mix it up. Though thinking now, I may have a wild card up my sleeve....an AAVR-7A1 amphibious recovery vehicle. Probably stick with a ship though. Haven't built one since I built a sub 3-4 years ago. Was considering a DUKW considering it’s military significance with amphibious landings and subsequent logistics! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ettore Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 (edited) Good evening This time I'll fly over Pacific Ocean with............this Ettore Edited November 19, 2022 by Ettore 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdavidson Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Decided on my entry This is what I'll bring along /P 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted November 18, 2022 Author Share Posted November 18, 2022 5 minutes ago, psdavidson said: Decided on my entry This is what I'll bring along /P Ooooooh yes!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Hmmmm... or perhaps this? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 31 minutes ago, psdavidson said: Decided on my entry This is what I'll bring along /P Is this the type from the Falklands ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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