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

fubar57 · Mar 13, 2020

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.

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 · Mar 13, 2020

Airframes · Mar 13, 2020

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 · Mar 13, 2020

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 · Mar 13, 2020

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 · Mar 16, 2020

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 · Mar 17, 2020

Let us know what you think of the kit Andy.

Crimea_River · Mar 17, 2020

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

Airframes · Mar 17, 2020

Thanks Andy.

Wayne Little · Mar 22, 2020

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

Donivanp · Mar 22, 2020

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

Airframes · Mar 22, 2020

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

Wayne Little · Mar 23, 2020

Strewth Terry.......

Capt. Vick · Mar 24, 2020

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 · Mar 24, 2020

What scale Vick? I'm guessing 72 ?

Capt. Vick · Mar 24, 2020

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

Donivanp · Mar 24, 2020

Better than most of us I dear say.

Crimea_River · Mar 24, 2020

Those will work Jim.

Bernhart · Mar 25, 2020

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

Crimea_River · Mar 25, 2020

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

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