jRatz Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 OK, I've done some thinking, and will commit to the Esoteric 1/72 B.P Overstrand. One can build either Sidestrand or Overstrand from the kit but only one of them total. Fortunately I have 2 kits so I could do both of them, but probably will not at this time. The Sidestrand is the better looking aircraft, but the Overstrand is the typical ugly British aircraft (think Atlas, Bison, Blackburn, amongst others) and the 1st with a power turret. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Brass Vortex generators? Do tell Bill!! Enlighten me! Heck source em and grab me a set would ya?? I will happily pay you for them old bean.Cheers Mike They're actually included in the kit Mike! You drill pre-marked holes in the wing after painting and stick the buggers on with paint!!! I lost some of mine when my FAW9 went Cat.5 - I had to use the spares from my un-built FAW9 in my re-build to FAW4! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 I'll come and play, for this one I will be building (in the broadest sense) a Welsh Models 1/144 Shackleton AEW2, with Aeroclub white metal props. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heraldcoupe Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Ok, I've got a couple lined up to begin with. They both came from behind the iron curtain about 25 years ago, with no identifiable manufacturer. First is a Lagg-3: The second is a Lag-5: I'll make a start on these this evening, so count me in. Some time since I've doen a vacform, so a couple of simple projects should help get my hand in again. The Lagg-3 is missing it's canopy, but I should be able to use the one from the Lag-5 as a pattern to form one. Cheers, Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 They're actually included in the kit Mike! You drill pre-marked holes in the wing after painting and stick the buggers on with paint!!!I lost some of mine when my FAW9 went Cat.5 - I had to use the spares from my un-built FAW9 in my re-build to FAW4! I told him too, after checking my kit, but I suspect he only half believed me... it even says they're included on the box top details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deon Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 (edited) Im in.. a Teledyne Ryan model 235 R tern (YQM-98A)( Compass Cope R) otherwise known as the Garret ATF 3..1/72 by airmodel- you know the one I mean! Edited May 2, 2009 by Deon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toe Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Just to confirm my earlier post I am in, what with I'm not sure, do have a 72nd Tu-28 as a back up.......we'll see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Bradshaw Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 OK, I'm going to start with the Welsh Models 1/144 scale vacform Bae Hawk T.1 (although whether or not remains a T.1 is to be seen ). Then we shall see where we go from there? Cheers Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Decided! 1/72 Roseplanes Nieuport Nie12 - although it might be made as a Nie 20.... The choice of colour schemes is hard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spazman Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 (edited) Hi Guys, I'd like to join in with an 1/32 FM Models Boomerang. It's cut off the sheet and some of the parts are sanded down, but nothing is glued or painted. If that's within the boundaries I'll post some start-up pictures in the next day or two. Ted Edited May 4, 2009 by Spazman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overkiller Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 I've just moved house and I am still busy getting sorted out, but as soon as it's all squared away I'll be in with a Whirlykit rebox of the Maintrack Project X Hawker P.1121 kit Duncan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylan the rabbit Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I've shyed away from GB's this year, as I simply haven't had the time, but you know what? Screw it. Let's try something new. I talked to Mark (busdriver) the other day, and he said he might enter the GB, so come on then Mark. I'm in if you are.. The kit I'm entering (gnak gnak) is apparently a pile of poo, but it's the only vacform I've got in the stash. A Gull Wings 1/48th Macchi C. 202 Folgore. It's got no decals with it, so I'll need to source some from somewhere, and I have no idea what colour scheme I'll do yet. It looks like it's got trench panel lines, so may need rescribing. Not sure yet. I really shouldn't ba cracking out another kit from the stash, as I've still got to finish two Hurricanes, a Spitfire, a P-47, BP Defiant and a Concorde, plus making the 1/6th 1908 webbing for my Action Man, but what the hell? If I can't get to grips with it, it'll go in the bin! I'll post some obligatories up later. Cheers me dears, Nick von Vacformcherrypopper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 (edited) I'm fighting this one - no - really - I am... Trying anyway... Did I see it runs to end '09? I really am sorely tempted to 'ave a root through the loft - I may be back... Iain Edited May 13, 2009 by 32SIG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Gypsy Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Seriously scary things vacforms , I swore that I’d never attempt to build one so why do I have so many in the stash? No, I dun`no either. So with trembling fingers I type the words “can I join the GB” & thus seal my sausage fingered modelling fate & condemn a perfectly good vac formed kit to a pile of styrene dust. Seriously though folks, if you wouldn’t mind a ham fisted vehicle modeller joining in I’d like to have a bash. I’ll try not to bring the aircraft modelling fraternity into disrepute……much . Will this kit be ok? The decals look a bit knackered; I'll cross the decal bridge if & when I come to it, or I might just chuck the dam model off, who Knows. Dazie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Dazie, It'll be a pleasure to have you along old chum... pull up a stool & get to it! Hi Guys,I'd like to join in with an 1/32 FM Models Boomerang. It's cut off the sheet and some of the parts are sanded down, but nothing is glued or painted. If that's within the boundaries I'll post some start-up pictures in the next day or two. Ted Sorry for not seeing your post earlier Ted... yes, of course you're welcome to join up. The cutting out's the easy part! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spad Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Hi can I play too? I am planning to do a Rareplane Skyshark - I cut it off the backing sheets some years ago but I think that's as far as it got. Is that ok? cheers Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Entering this GB with a RarePlane Meteor F8 - my first ever VacForm: Hope is to build this one - currently rotting away at Staverton. http://www.airliners.net/photo/UK---Air/Gl...r-F8/1342490/M/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spazman Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Thanks Mike!! I kinda thought that it would be okay so I started up a build thread a short while back. Our dog show business is starting to get really busy, so I won't be progressing on the kit as quickly as I'd like but I've shall post some more pics shortly! This is a great group build, by the way! It's nice to see that there are quite a few of us that have purchased vacs over the years and are willing to "test our mettle" on them! Talk to you soon, Ted P.S. Your Seafang is coming along great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 (edited) Oh sod it... I'm in with an ID Models 1:32 Hampden - thanks to some interior photos courtesy of Nick Millman this evening - I thank ewe Nick Deal is - I'll post some pix of the mouldings and some of my refs - but I ain't cutting plastic 'till the Ju-52 is at least ready for paint! Which may of course - be never... Iain Edited May 17, 2009 by 32SIG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedtaylor Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 I have just started my MPM Do217 K will that count in one of the groups???? Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spad57 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Ok count me in too.I'll be building an ID Models Macchi 202 in 1/32 scale.Who knows if time allows I'm likely to build my Combat Models Fiat G.50 too. Regards, Gregory Jouette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Ted, Rick, you're in Anything that's been only been cut out & sanded gets an automatic "yes", as that's the easy part with most kits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyverns4 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Errrrrmmmmm..... Packed up my stash last PM for moving to Portugal tomorrow and found a couple (7!)of vacforms.......including a Sangster(?) Buckmaster. So once I have arrived, or rather the boxes have arrived, would it be ok if I tried my hand? Which leads me to my next question. Anybody have any feedback on this vac? Christian the Married Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilot Officer Prune Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Hi, I'm late to the party (as usual), but I'm sort of committed to building a Swift FR.5 for our next club display (roll on Southwell & Telford), so if it's OK with everyone here, I'll formally state my intention to build the Falcon Models 1/48 Supermarine Swift FR.5. It will be about the tenth vacform I have started over fifty years of kitbashing. I hope that it will be the first I complete! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Ian - you're in Don't fall into the trap of using the Falcon nosewheel bay... the Swift doesn't have one... it's basically a bulkhead behind the bay & above, but nothing in the sides... I've got some pics somewhere of the Newark one, so let me know if you need them Christian - Plenty of time. Sanger are hit & miss. Some kits are ok, some aren't... Not done the one in question, so I guess it's 50/50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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