F-32 Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 I'm in! Not sure with what, but have lots of ideas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandX Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Ooh, okay, go on then. What you planning? Sorry, got sidetracked! Still prevaricating about the bush: I had a couple of ideas, but they are really only bog-standard aircraft in Whif markings (French Navy Vigilante; Hellenic Typhoon, etc.). Ideally, I'll find something a bit more...whiffy! Get back to you on that...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Weather I take part or not yet is unknown, my work load and personal life are taking a hit at the moment..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifer54 Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 In case anyone hasn't seen it, here is a link to the "Bisquito" emergency heavy bomber, which ended up being built for a "what-if" GB elsewhere. http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234913952. Hopefully the long-range Pacific theatre heavy fighter variant may get built in this GB . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mottlemaster Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Can i come in with a late entry with a Revell He 177 A6 carrying an air launched V 1 Wotan nuclear tipped missile (White cat models ) Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Not too long to go now gang! There's been plenty great ideas on this thread so far but always room for more. Been reading through various Secret Projects volumes so there's at least three other ideas rattling around in my head... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I have AWACS on my mind so may go along with that. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandX Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Stuffed. What I wanted to do is the Turkish/Indonesian F-16/F-22 hybrid here: http://indonesiadefense.blogspot.co.uk/2010/07/turki-indonesia-kembangkan-teknologi.html But as I'm unable to 'expand my inventory' right now, it will have to be a 1/48 HAF Typhoon. How creative and original!!! Well, I might go right out to the edge and give it a tartan seat cover or something... 30th December, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilfish Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I am involved in a Gb on another forum at the moment and I have several other projects on the go, but I might be tempted to build my 1/48 version of my Hawker Siddeley Typhoon F1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeds Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I have just got a HB 1/48 A-7K. I intend on doing it in RAF markings, not sure if it will be gray/green or Desert pink, may even end up as EPTS raspberry ripple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Stuffed. What I wanted to do is the Turkish/Indonesian F-16/F-22 hybrid here: http://indonesiadefe...-teknologi.html But as I'm unable to 'expand my inventory' right now, it will have to be a 1/48 HAF Typhoon. How creative and original!!! Well, I might go right out to the edge and give it a tartan seat cover or something... 30th December, right? That hybrid F... um 38? looks quite something but sure a HAF Typhoon wil do just grand as well. Tartan seat cover or not I am involved in a Gb on another forum at the moment and I have several other projects on the go, but I might be tempted to build my 1/48 version of my Hawker Siddeley Typhoon F1 Are you talking about the predecessor to the original EFA concept before it became a multi-national effort? I have just got a HB 1/48 A-7K. I intend on doing it in RAF markings, not sure if it will be grey/green or Desert pink, may even end up as EPTS raspberry ripple. Hmm, a grey/green RAF SLUF sounds cool. Light Aircraft Grey undersides and three colour roundels/flash or full wraparound with red/blue? Been reading about the RAE propulsive duct and its potential application to Spitfire IX. Still tempted by various Harrier and Hunter shaped ideas but have all the parts to make a hybrid powered Spitfire interceptor as a relatively easy project if time is not kind to the more involved ideas. Still got some time to research/plan/decide/come up with something completely different... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I need to polish up my backstory and start a thread soon. Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 (edited) O, the story will be a piece of cake. My imagination is going wild. For a Shar 3 that won't be a problem.With the current situation between Argentina and the UK. P.S. still bussy with the Telford project to finish it on time. But it will be luftwaffe 46,47,48!!! Cheers, Edited September 26, 2012 by Arniec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philp Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 BrandX, Start is Oct 6 and ends on Dec 30th if I read the first page of this thread correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Stuffed. What I wanted to do is the Turkish/Indonesian F-16/F-22 hybrid here: http://indonesiadefe...-teknologi.html But as I'm unable to 'expand my inventory' right now, it will have to be a 1/48 HAF Typhoon. How creative and original!!! Well, I might go right out to the edge and give it a tartan seat cover or something... 30th December, right? Lol!! How about a post - independence Royal Scottish Air Force Typhoon!! Then you really COULD have a tartan seat cover! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandX Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Lol!! How about a post - independence Royal Scottish Air Force Typhoon!! Then you really COULD have a tartan seat cover! Now, this I liiiike!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Sorry, yes, from Oct. 6th to Dec. 30th so expect to see the official GB and threads open in the near future. Hmm, Post-devolution Scottish Air Force, sure there are some possibilities there with not only Tornado GR.4 and Typhoon but also Sea King SAR and fisheries protection machines. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I've two builds i will be entering...won't say much more Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 My choice is now settled. What If... Rolls-Royce abandoned development of the Griffon engine? Later Spitfires would have been powered by the Napier Sabre. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted September 27, 2012 Author Share Posted September 27, 2012 Sorry, yes, from Oct. 6th to Dec. 30th so expect to see the official GB and threads open in the near future. Forum will be in place on Saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilfish Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 (edited) Are you talking about the predecessor to the original EFA concept before it became a multi-national effort? No, I'm talking about this.... But bigger and better! Edited September 27, 2012 by Devilfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Devilish! LOVE the proper scheme! Trevor (who hates grey planes) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 (edited) Now, this I liiiike!!! Lol!! How about a nice overall blue commemorative scheme with Saltires painted on the wings, a Lion rampant on the tail & the legend "Alba gu Brath" painted on the fuselage!! This how I intend to complete my Revell 1/32 F-104 - my own personal fantasy runabout!! (Don't I wish!!) Anyway, I've settled on my what if. The twin fuselage Handley Page Victor B4 . Edited September 27, 2012 by Albeback52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 My choice is now settled. What If... Rolls-Royce abandoned development of the Griffon engine? Later Spitfires would have been powered by the Napier Sabre. That's an interesting concept. Would your Napier Spitfire retain the "chin" radiator or, be along the lines of the Hawker Tempest 1 which had wing mounted radiators & a Napier IV engine?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 That's an interesting concept. Would your Napier Spitfire retain the "chin" radiator or, be along the lines of the Hawker Tempest 1 which had wing mounted radiators & a Napier IV engine?. It has the chin radiator. However, that causes a problem. The Sabre is a much deeper engine than the Merlin and Griffon. Putting the Sabre thrust line at the same level as the Merlin thrust line would leave the radiator only an inch or so clear of the ground and the propellor tips striking the ground. So the Sabre is set higher on the fuselage. This means that the cockpit sits higher leading to a bubble canopy on a full depth fuselage. The Sabre is also much heavier than the Merlin, leading to CG problems. So the cockpit may be set further forward, with the fuel tank in the rear fuselage. The extreme power of the Sabre also means that the tail surfaces have to be bigger to counteract the torque swing. On the other hand, the lack of radiators in the wing mean that there is more room for fuel tanks and increased armament. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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