GB 45 Split Build - Battle of Britain / Aircraft in Foreign Service and Minor Nations (incl Lend Lease)

[fubar57]

Update to Post #92. As mentioned, the Eduard kit has 4 "different" windscreens with one not to be used(?). I haven't had a close look at them to look for differences but I took the one not to be used and measured it up to the Academy offering. Some surgery will be required and probably at bit of sanding but it looks like a fit.

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I should have my last 104 done today so I'll probably start GB45 tomorrow. I may or may not do the Eduard kit in tandem but that kit has a brazillion parts and I've already lost half a month

 

[Wurger]

 

[Airframes]

That should work.
Strange though, as I don't recall any fit or size problems with the 'screen when I built mine, although i do remember altering the cross frame slightly.

 

[fubar57]

Interesting. I wonder if you got the later update. This is where I found out about the windscreen before I checked mine...
Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6Y by Peter Kormos (Academy Conversion 1/48)

 

[Airframes]

Odd.
Here's a couple of pics of the 'screen during my build. No size or fit issues, apart from the incorrect cross frame at the top of the 'screen.
The cross frame was sanded off, the screen polished, and a new frame lightly engraved further up the screen, before masking ready for paint.

 

[Crimea_River]

I went to the LHS to pick up some white paint and walked out with not only the white paint but the new Tamiya Spitfire Mk I kit. Thought it would be fun to build a late and early Spit together and compare the Tamiya and Airfix kits. One scheme is definitely BoB, the famous DW-K of 610 Squadron, but the one that appeals is the No 19 Squadron bird decked out in the black and white undersides flown over Dinkirk - a bit early for BoB.

 

[Airframes]

Let us know what you think of the kit Andy.

 

[Crimea_River]

Will do. Probably will start another STF build soon since it doesn't fit the GB.

 

[Airframes]

Thanks Andy.

 

[Wayne Little]

Finally...! can get into this GB, start up tomorrow night, Finnish Hurricane.

 

[Donivanp]

What happens when a Finnish Bf 109 and a Finnish Hurricane meet in the sky?

 

[Airframes]

It ends in a finish ........................... yeah, I've got me coat !!

 

[Wayne Little]

Strewth Terry.......

 

[Capt. Vick]

Still haven't decided, these two are also under consideration. Still in the ballpark correct?

1) Canadian Douglas Digby Mk I (B-18 Bolo)

2) Greek Grumman G-36 Martlet III

 

[Donivanp]

What scale Vick? I'm guessing 72 ?

 

[Capt. Vick]

Yes, some would say the one true scale, but those people have better eyes then I at the present

 

[Donivanp]

Better than most of us I dear say.

 

[Crimea_River]

Those will work Jim.

 

[Bernhart]

Wasn't aware we used the b 18 any photos?

 

[Crimea_River]

Wasn't aware we used the b 18 any photos?

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