Anyone else looking forward to GB18 Heavy Hitters

[Airframes]

Can't see any problem with it being only just started Andy. The only negative I've heard about the kit is in relation to the size and/or shape of the spinners. I've only seen photos of the kit built and painted so far, and the spinners did seem to be slightly 'off'.
If you need them, I have a set of spinners which seem to look ok, matched against scale plans and the old Airfix 1/48th scale FBVI. They're assembled, less the props, and are from the old Monogram kit. The spinner should separate from the back plate ok I would think, and they're yours if you want them.

 

[woody]

I dont have any ideas yet i will need to buy something for this GB throw some ideas.

 

[ccheese]

Was looking in my stash, today, and I may have something that will qualify. How about the A-1E "Skyraider" ?? (Navy version is the AD-5) From what I understand that sucker would carry as much ordinance as a B-17. Comments ??

Charles

 

[N4521U]

Charles, I think That one even carried a toilet!

USS Midway VA-25's Toilet Bomb

How good are you at "scratch building", or..... just give me a scale! LMAO

 

[Crimea_River]

Terry, I've heard about the spinners before too. I'll keep you kind offer in mind.

 

[meatloaf109]

Was looking in my stash, today, and I may have something that will qualify. How about the A-1E "Skyraider" ?? (Navy version is the AD-5) From what I understand that sucker would carry as much ordinance as a B-17. Comments ??

Charles

Able Dog is a Go!
Love to see this one in balsa, Please do!

 

[Wayne Little]

Skyraider fits nicely Charles....

 

[fubar57]

I'm thinking an RCAF Ventura based in B.C.

Geo.....over the hump, three days to go.

 

[ccheese]

It appears that I have the "blessing" of those who know, about the Skyraider. I do have a Guillow's 1/24 balsa/tissue kit, albeit un-opened and shrink wrapped. Maybe today I'll open it up and see what I have to procure, especially paint-wise. I'll get my "vacation" on the "Nose Art" GB. That one I am sitting out.

Oh... Bill, I don't do scratch building....

Charles

 

[Lucky13]

I've got:

A-1 Skyraider, Walk Around.
Douglas A-1 Skyraider, Warbird Tech.
AD Skyraider, In Detail Scale.
Douglas A-1, Skyraider A Photo Chronicle.
Douglas Skyraider.

Should anything pop up...

Btw, if someone does the toilet bomb (which is in Tamiya kit I think), someone need to do the one dropping the kitchen sink!

 

[Airframes]

Hang on chaps! Isn't GB 18 Heavy Hitters of World War Two ?
If so, then I'm afraid the Skyraider wouldn't qualify, being post WW2. Need to clarify this - with not participating in GBs recently, I might have missed any changes to titles.

 

[T Bolt]

I have way too many choices in the stash for this one

1/48th
Do-17Z Hobby Craft
He-111 Monogram
Ju-88A-4 Hobby Craft
Grace Hasagawa
A-20B/C AMT
A-20G AMT
B-24D Monogram
B-26 Monogram
SBD-1 Dauntless Accurate Miniatures
SBD-3 Dauntless Accurate Miniatures
TBF Avenger Accurate Miniatures

1/72nd
Arado Ar E555 Flying Wing Luft. 46 Revell
BV-222 Flying Boat Revell
Do-17E Airfix
HE-111H-6 Hasagawa
He-177A-5 Revell
Sm.79 Airfix
SM.79 Italeri
Blenheim IV Airfix
Firefly IV/V Special Hobby
Halifax B.III Airfix
Halifax I/II Revell
Hampton Airfix
Lancaster B.I Airfix
Sterling B.I/B.III Airfix
Sunderland III Airfix
Whitley Mk. V Model Craft
B-24D Minicraft
B-24H Minicraft
B-24H Minicraft
B-17E Academy
B-17G Academy
Maryland Eastern Express
PB4Y-1 (B-24) Minicraft
PB4Y-1 (B-24) Revell
PB4Y-2 Privateer Revell
SBC4 Helldiver Heller

And I'm sure I'm missing a few. Unfortunately this summer is looking like it's going to be pretty busy so I'll be lucky to get even one in.

 

[N4521U]

This is what I have copied for the GB.

GB 18 - May 1st–Sun Sept 2nd 2013 -Heavy Hitters of WWII Allied or Axis, Single to Multi Engine. -
Bombers, dive bombers, tank busters, ground attack, anything that delivers a heavy punch.

So you are right.

 

[ccheese]

Hang on chaps! Isn't GB 18 Heavy Hitters of World War Two ?
If so, then I'm afraid the Skyraider wouldn't qualify, being post WW2. Need to clarify this - with not participating in GBs recently, I might have missed any changes to titles.

Good on you, Terry, it seems everyone else missed the boat on this one, including me. Just as well, I just opened the sealed, shrink wrapped box for a look-see, and man..... what a disappointment. Paper decals that you color with crayons and glue on ! No ordinance included in the kit. Not even plans to make your own. I just sent a nastygram to Guillow's telling them of my frustration and disappointment in their kit #904.

Gives me an excuse to sit this one out, 'cause I don't have anything else that would qualify.

This one goes back in the box.....

Charles

 

[A4K]

Shame you won't be in on this Charles.

Andy - not a judge, but no problem to me if the kit's started. Got those markings in 1:72 too, should anyone else want to try model her in that scale.

 

[Wayne Little]

Damn, wasn't thinking....sorry Charles...

 

[Lucky13]

Same here!

Sorry to hear that Mr. C!

 

[N4521U]

Yeah, I woulda made a toilet for it!

 

[Wayne Little]

Yeah, I woulda made a toilet for it!

There must be an opportunity for you somewhere Bill...

 

[meatloaf109]

Yeah, that would make a fine scratch building exercize!