To the Few... September 1939 to November 1940 Chat

[theplasticsurgeon]

On 11/13/2023 at 6:13 PM, theplasticsurgeon said:

Pitching in with this Airfix Hurricane,

 

using these decals.

 

I haven't been added to the list.

Leaving me feeling unincluded.

[Grey Beema]

Only just saw this GB.  No idea how it escaped my attention.  I would like to join if I may?

 

Not sure what to build yet, I need to go through the 57 or so Fleet Air Arm pilots who won the BoB clasp and see if I can identify specific aircraft involved.  I previously have built aircraft for, SLt Paul, SLt Jeram, SLt Gardner, SLt Cork, SLt Blake (Airfix Spifire & Hurricane in 1/48) so plenty of choices.  Would like to have a crack at the Eduard Spitfire Ia, or Arma Hurricane I in 1/48 might also build another Fulmar, or if really pushed a Sea Gladiator.

 

 

Or just maybe a Brendan Finucane Spitfire…….

[LorenSharp]

Sounds like a great Idea. Welcome aboard. Of course you could just follow the "Enzo Rule". Build them all.

[Hairy Stickler]

Evening All,

 

Coming to the party a little late I'm afraid. Any room for a small one?

I've got a 1/72 Arma Hurricane Mk I in the cupboard which should fit the brief nicely (unless I mess it up)!

 

All the best 

 

Peter 

[LorenSharp]

There's always room for one more build. Like Jell-O There's always room. Welcome aboard!

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

When did Mk.IIc Hurricanes arrive in service ? 

[LorenSharp]

16 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said:

When did Mk.IIc Hurricanes arrive in service ? 

Late spring-summer 1941 from what I could find Dennis

[stevej60]

I'm still considering one of those once in a lifetime builds for this GB and Mulling over Trumpeter's 1/24 MK l Hurricane or at least Revell's newish I/32 offering common sence dictate's the latter!

[LorenSharp]

Either way Steve,It'll be a really BIG Shew. Unless of course ,you decide to do  both

[jean]

Hi,

can you please add my name to the list.

I am very late coming out of the closet, because I did forbid myself to take part to this GB. I am proud to say that I was doing quite well, and could most of the time ignore it completely.

And then... I am still trying t figure out what went wrong.

I am sure I have a Spitfire that could fit the bill: good looking and pretty quick to build!

Once more I believe that the Scottish Santa is to blame... We know where you hide, @JOCKNEY.

 

Looking forward to this great GB.

 

JR.

[LorenSharp]

Welcome aboard Jean!

[Barney1900]

Hello everyone

 

May I be added as well?

It would be my first GB and my Eduard Spitfire Mk Ia weekend edition should fit here nicely. As I have a strong interest in the Battle of Britain it will be most probably a scheme from the later half of 1940.

[Enzo the Magnificent]

54 minutes ago, Barney1900 said:

It would be my first GB

 

 

 

  to the groupbuilds Barney.

[LorenSharp]

BY all means Barney, Welcome aboard, and  to BM and YOUR first Group build. The first of what I hope will be many. 

[shortCummins]

I'd like my name to be added also, I've a nice 1:48 Eduard Spitfire that should fit the bill

 

rgds

John(shortCummins)

[Richard Humm]

I've got several kits for this period. I'm in.

[LorenSharp]

Less than 8 weeks to go before the Big Show kickoff. I've updated the list of joiners. I apologize for having not added anyone in a while that had requested joining. But as far as I can tell the list has grown to over 30+ now. CAn't wait to see what eveyone has come up with for their builds. My self I'm taking the "easy route" this time.  A 1/48 Sanger H.P. Hampden, Classic Airframes Boulton-Paul Defiant, and Special Hobby Blackburn Roc. and if time permits a Classic Airframe Fairey Battle Trainer.

[Enzo the Magnificent]

1 hour ago, LorenSharp said:

My self I'm taking the "easy route" this time.  A 1/48 Sanger H.P. Hampden,

 

To misquote Arthur Dent, this is obviously some strange usage of the phrase "easy route" that I wasn't previously aware of.

[LorenSharp]

Well let's just say easier than working on a subject boxed by HiPM. Which when comparing to the previous are  simple straightforward builds. I can do those in my sleep

[stevej60]

On 15/05/2024 at 14:19, LorenSharp said:

Either way Steve,It'll be a really BIG Shew. Unless of course ,you decide to do  both

Sitill undecided Loren and stupidly it's taken till now to read the rules brings a host of long time wanted list builds Dewoitine, Pzl.11 maybe something Italian so I may go multiple 1/48!

[LorenSharp]

That's the Spirit! When the going gets tough, the tough.... just build one of everything!

[Ragtag]

Count me in

[LorenSharp]

Welcome aboard! Kickoff will be in 27 days!

[gingerbob]

On 7/5/2024 at 12:55 PM, shortCummins said:

I'd like my name to be added also, I've a nice 1:48 Eduard Spitfire that should fit the bill

 

rgds

John(shortCummins)

 

Ooh, now that I'll enjoy following! (No offence intended toward any other participants.)

[JohnT]

Oh bottoms  - I said I didnt have the time but.....................................  Time and tide and Britmodeller GB's wait for no man - apologies to Geoffrey Chaucer.  

 

Can I jog alongside?

 

Would a 603 Squadron Spitfire Mk1 fit the bill?  I'm from Edinburgh originally so there is a loose connection if one needed.