Final Days

[Adam Poultney]

Here's an idea for a group build covering a wide range of subjects.

 

Final Days Group Build:

This is a group build focusing on the end of a type's service life. Any subject that can fit into the following categories is eligible, whether that's military or civvy, with wings, tracks or wheels:

• Final days in service (eg 1957 Spitfire PR.XIX, 1945 Bf109K-4, 2006 Canberra PR.9)
• Final main-line variants (eg Spitfire Mk.24, Victor K2, 747-8)
• Post-service roles (eg various water bombers)

These categories are a little open to interpretation, justify your choices if needed. 

 

Interested members:

@Adam Poultneyme!

@Corsairfoxfouruncle

@Chrisj2003

@Marklo

@2996 Victor

 

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

 

Converting a Medium bomber to an executive transport ?

[Adam Poultney]

1 hour ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said:

 

Converting a Medium bomber to an executive transport ?

Sounds like a good fit

[Chrisj2003]

@Adam Poultney interesting idea, so would you include the last in service examples? Eg the Dutch specially marked one/some F-16s for out of service the other week? Or the last Japanese F-4 the other year?

 

Chris

[2996 Victor]

Sign me up for this please, Adam! Not sure what my choice would be, but most probably a WWII type in its' dotage. Maybe a Gladiator as a Met Flight aeroplane, or something as a crop duster, like a Lysander in Canada.

 

Cheers,

Mark

[Adam Poultney]

28 minutes ago, Chrisj2003 said:

@Adam Poultney interesting idea, so would you include the last in service examples? Eg the Dutch specially marked one/some F-16s for out of service the other week? Or the last Japanese F-4 the other year?

 

Chris

If you can make a justification, go for it.

[Chrisj2003]

11 minutes ago, Adam Poultney said:

If you can make a justification, go for it.

@Adam Poultney thanks. I’m up for this on that basis.  
 

Chris

 

[Marklo]

Interesting, I’m sure I could find something. My first thought is that Renault FT still in service in Afghanistan in the eighties…

[Toryu]

I'm thinking about a Ki-51 'Sonia' with surrender markings that was used as a hack after the armistice. That OK? Then sign me up, please.

 

Cheers, Michael

[franky boy]

I’ll be up for this one Adam. Sounds like a good opportunity for a bit of weathering to.
 

Please stick me on the list. 
 

Thanks

 

James

[bootneck]

Would ex-military subjects, re-purposed after being stricken off charge and used for commercial purposes be accepted?  If so, then I would like to join.

 

 

 

I have a real interest in converting afv kits into commercial vehicles and this GB could be just the thing for me.

 

cheers,
Mike

 

 

 

 

[ModelingEdmontonian]

I have a Hawker Hurricane Mk V kit which seems to fit. Sign me up.

[zebra]

Sounds interesting. I could build something from a post-service role. Sign me up.

 

How about something that's finished its primary operational role and been relegated to second line duties? For example a Meteor or Canberra target tug.

[Mig Eater]

I have the Chilean and Argentina Sherman tanks in my to do list, both countries used heavy modified versions of the Sherman up until the 2000's.

[Courageous]

A few subjects to choose from, add me please.

 

Stuart

[Captain Glumbo]

I've been trying to find/bid/buy the last flying Avro Vulcan XH558.  If can get it in time count me in

 

The Airfix model that is lol

Edited December 8, 2024 by Captain Glumbo

[stever219]

17 minutes ago, Captain Glumbo said:

I've been trying to find/bid/buy the last flying Avro Vulcan XH558.  If can get it in time count me in

 

The Airfix model that is lol

The new-tool Airfix kit can be completed as XH558, but you will need to use the Olympus 200 tailpipes (included in the kit) and delete (not fit) the AAR probe, ECM cooling pack duct and TFR radome.  There are four small protrusions on the engine access doors (cooling air in/outlets?) underneath that also need to come off.  @Adam Poultney did quite a comprehensive run down on differences between Vulcans and if you can get hold of a copy "The Vulcan B.2 from a different angle" is well worth it.

[Colin W]

Lots of target tugs in the stash so count me in for this. 

 

[wellzy]

Hi all dose a p 51 H count  ?   Wellzy 

[Adam Poultney]

On 23/12/2024 at 19:12, wellzy said:

Hi all dose a p 51 H count  ?   Wellzy 

I don't know all that much about P51s but after a quick skim of the Wikipedia page it looks like it was the last major variant. I'd say it's a perfect fit.

[wellzy]

O,k lm in thanks  wellzy,

[Ragtag]

Sounds interesting, I'm game

[Chris A]

I'll give this a go, I'm in. 

[Captain Glumbo]

On 08/12/2024 at 12:09, Captain Glumbo said:

I've been trying to find/bid/buy the last flying Avro Vulcan XH558.  If can get it in time count me in

 

The Airfix model that is lol

Just got one from the Bay, so count me in please

[SzilardUK]

Count me in. I’ve got a few end of service livery kits on the shelves.