Tim R-T-C Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 I'm all in for this GB - I love the early jets, Red Star emblazoned particularly. I've got MiG-15s a plenty, MikroMir do a nice Yak-23, but best of all, this set recently came into my collection : 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bissyboat Posted November 10, 2023 Author Share Posted November 10, 2023 8 hours ago, Tim R-T-C said: I'm all in for this GB - I love the early jets, Red Star emblazoned particularly. I've got MiG-15s a plenty, MikroMir do a nice Yak-23, but best of all, this set recently came into my collection : That´s sweet music to my ears. I/144 is a nice little bite size. I´m adding you to the list now. ⚓👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarLos Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 I am interested, as this is one of my main interests. However I am puzzled by the starting date. Why 1943 when the first jet - the Heinkel He 178 - first flew in 1939? And is the GB is only for fighters? In this case the Arado 239 would be out. Also, would rocket powered aircraft be allowed? And what about jet engine test beds, like the Lancaster? And the Nene Vicking, or the Avro Canada Jetliner? In any case I have lots of kits that fit in the subject. Carlos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bissyboat Posted November 10, 2023 Author Share Posted November 10, 2023 (edited) On 10/11/2023 at 18:48, CarLos said: I am interested, as this is one of my main interests. However I am puzzled by the starting date. Why 1943 when the first jet - the Heinkel He 178 - first flew in 1939? And is the GB is only for fighters? In this case the Arado 239 would be out. Also, would rocket powered aircraft be allowed? And what about jet engine test beds, like the Lancaster? And the Nene Vicking, or the Avro Canada Jetliner? In any case I have lots of kits that fit in the subject. Carlos Thank you for voicing your interest. Yes. The Heinkel He 178 was the first prototype to fly with a turbojet engine in August 1939. Heinkel He 280 was the second to be made in the year after, September 1940. But we´re not just looking at the first prototypes. We also have a wide range of fighters that were commisioned for aerial combat during the turning point of the war that kicked off the arms race when the world started to enter the jet age. That did not happen in the late 30s, because the testflight of the Heinkel He178 was almost a failure and the Heinkel He 280 was folded due to intricate technical difficulties, giving the Me262 all the financial means for full development from 1941. The prototypes mentioned above were definitely the stepping stones to a potential future of new generation fighters. Yes. Jet bombers and jet fighters, and rocket powered fighters are part of the same parcel. All the above works for me. You´re on the list. ⚓👍 Edited November 12, 2023 by bissyboat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 Oooo...I seemed have missed this one going up......yes please I have a few likely candidates, including a Fisher Model & Pattern Panther which I really should build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bissyboat Posted November 14, 2023 Author Share Posted November 14, 2023 15 hours ago, trickyrich said: Oooo...I seemed have missed this one going up......yes please I have a few likely candidates, including a Fisher Model & Pattern Panther which I really should build. Consider it done, Rich. You´re on the list. ⚓👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostbase Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 (edited) Count me in please, probably a 1/48 Czech Model North American FJ-1 Fury which has sat in the stash for many years 🙂 Michael Edited November 14, 2023 by Ghostbase :-) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostbase Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 I think jet bombers have also been mentioned so, looking in the stash, the AMT 1/72 XB-35 and YB-49 Flying Wings, and a Valom B-45A Tornado in the same scale. Also 1/144 Anigrand resin Convair XB-46, Martin XB-48, and the Martin XB-51. The years immediately after the end of WW2 saw the most amazing selection of prototype jet aircraft. A great idea for a group build 👍 Michael 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 Count me in for this one, I have a few that would fit in. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 Yes and yes please. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 It would be a good opportunity to build this, but it flew in 1941, so may be too early? It would seem appropriate for the 'Dawn of the Jet Age'? Cheers, 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bissyboat Posted November 16, 2023 Author Share Posted November 16, 2023 On 14/11/2023 at 23:55, Ghostbase said: Count me in please, probably a 1/48 Czech Model North American FJ-1 Fury which has sat in the stash for many years 🙂 Michael Sounds good, Michael. I will promptly add you to the list. On 15/11/2023 at 00:12, Ghostbase said: I think jet bombers have also been mentioned so, looking in the stash, the AMT 1/72 XB-35 and YB-49 Flying Wings, and a Valom B-45A Tornado in the same scale. Also 1/144 Anigrand resin Convair XB-46, Martin XB-48, and the Martin XB-51. The years immediately after the end of WW2 saw the most amazing selection of prototype jet aircraft. A great idea for a group build 👍 Michael Yes. That would be excellent. ⚓👍 On 15/11/2023 at 11:38, rafalbert said: Count me in for this one, I have a few that would fit in. Dave Brilliant Dave. You´ll be on the list in a few ticks. ⚓👍 On 15/11/2023 at 15:14, John Masters said: Yes and yes please. Hehehe. No worries. Thank you for joining the GB. ⚓👍 7 hours ago, Johnson said: It would be a good opportunity to build this, but it flew in 1941, so may be too early? It would seem appropriate for the 'Dawn of the Jet Age'? Cheers, A lot of prototypes were made and tested before 1943. It´s well qualified for the GB. You´re on the list Charlie. ⚓👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Does it have to be military? How about the Comet? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bissyboat Posted November 17, 2023 Author Share Posted November 17, 2023 2 hours ago, zebra said: Does it have to be military? How about the Comet? No. There´s no criteria for military or civilian subjects. Can be one or the other. I will add civvy examples on the list too. Shall I write you down for the GB proposal? ⚓😙 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Yes count me in 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bissyboat Posted November 17, 2023 Author Share Posted November 17, 2023 31 minutes ago, zebra said: Yes count me in Consider it done. ⚓😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lloyd Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 I would love to add to my growing collection of straight-wing jets. Add me but too many possibilities to predict what it will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 I've lots of Luft 46 stuff in the stash, sign me up please Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcawthorne Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Can I play along nicely with either a Classic Airframes or Trumpeter 1/48 Supermarine Attacker? The stash also contains many Vampires, Meteors, Me262s, E28/39, Sea Hawks (if they can be backdated earlier than the FGA.6's that are the stock models) and Canberras which would be a welcome diversion from the batch of Hunters I'm building at present!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back in the Saddle Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 This totally floats my boat, so count me in!👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bissyboat Posted November 27, 2023 Author Share Posted November 27, 2023 On 21/11/2023 at 05:58, Peter Lloyd said: I would love to add to my growing collection of straight-wing jets. Add me but too many possibilities to predict what it will be. That´s no probs. You just play it by ear. ⚓👍 On 21/11/2023 at 13:23, JOCKNEY said: I've lots of Luft 46 stuff in the stash, sign me up please Cheers Pat On 23/11/2023 at 13:36, Fatcawthorne said: Can I play along nicely with either a Classic Airframes or Trumpeter 1/48 Supermarine Attacker? The stash also contains many Vampires, Meteors, Me262s, E28/39, Sea Hawks (if they can be backdated earlier than the FGA.6's that are the stock models) and Canberras which would be a welcome diversion from the batch of Hunters I'm building at present!! All the above are feasible subjects. Supermarine Attacker and English Electric Canberra would fit the bill too. Yes. go ahead. ⚓👍 On 26/11/2023 at 20:15, Back in the Saddle said: This totally floats my boat, so count me in!👍 Thank you for joining and welcome aboard. You´re all added to the list. ⚓🌟 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 Oh, I only now noticed this GB proposal and realized I have an Airfix Me 262 in the hands of the UPS, on its way to me. Oh, I think I should ask to be added to the list, please 🙂. V-P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bissyboat Posted November 29, 2023 Author Share Posted November 29, 2023 7 hours ago, vppelt68 said: Oh, I only now noticed this GB proposal and realized I have an Airfix Me 262 in the hands of the UPS, on its way to me. Oh, I think I should ask to be added to the list, please 🙂. V-P Done and dusted. Welcome aboard. ⚓👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 I'd like to take part as well, please! Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Tura Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Please put me down for this. If it's no Scottish, it's crap! 602/3/12 Sq. Vampires. Sea Hawk F1 764 Sq (Arbroath) &c. &c. Alan 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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