Donivanp
Major
Yeah I know we just are starting GB 56 but for further clarification, Polish, Czech etc... Eagle Squadron flying for the RAF are included in this build....
GB 57 question
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Ralph Haus
Tech Sergeant
Much searching, and finding nothing that is available, I thought I would have to sit out GB57? Then I looked closer in my own stash and found an Eduard's kit that revolves around the end of the war, 1945. A Bf 109G-10 WNF/Diana, kit 82161. The markings are for those surrendered or used by other than German Luftwaffe pilots. In this case ROA (Russian Liberation Army). Reading the previous responses, this to me, is a gray area? Would any of these be accepted? If not...well I guess I'll keep looking.
fubar57
General
If you are talking about the first option Ralph, that's a doer. Can't read the fine print
fubar57
General
Vic Balshaw
Major General
Trying to read the inscription on the first option Ralph, it looks like they mention March 1945 which just fits in for WWII in Europe which ended in early May. So I agree with George, it's a goer. 
Ralph Haus
Tech Sergeant
Well, I decided to not be so dammed lazy and do some more digging. I focused on Eduard models (kind of favored) and found these two. I'll post full size so that the text can be read. Sorry for that last post.
Leaning towards Finnish, even though I have to buy another kit. But I guess on the plus side, I will have extra tiny parts, just in case.
Leaning towards Finnish, even though I have to buy another kit. But I guess on the plus side, I will have extra tiny parts, just in case.
Vic Balshaw
Major General
Both are good. Now you have so much choice.
Ralph Haus
Tech Sergeant
Choice done. I ordered the kit that has the Finnish option. Good to go for 57.....Both are good. Now you have so much choice.
Crimea_River
Marshal
The Hungarian one would have worked but those are good too.
Ralph Haus
Tech Sergeant
I hate to use the word 'only', but the Finnish 109 was only $23. But unfortunatly while 'shopping' I also added a 1/32 Eduard 109. Always wanted to step up and play with 'big boy' pieces!
Vic Balshaw
Major General
Temptation, did the same myself a week or so back with a Mosquito in 1/32, going to love building it but where to put it when finished. That's a problem down the track some.
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Donivanp
Major
If you back the old truck into the house "accidentally", she'll have to accept the new room neede to fix the living room.Temptation, did the same myself a week or so back with a Mosquito in 1/32, going to love building it but where to put it when finished. That's a problem down the track some.
Follow me for further advice.
le_steph40
Chief Master Sergeant
Hello,
My entries for this GB will be probably two Bf 109G-6s: a Finnish and a Bulgarian
My entries for this GB will be probably two Bf 109G-6s: a Finnish and a Bulgarian
Ralph Haus
Tech Sergeant
Steph - Which kit(s) is this? I'm going with an Eduard weekender (84169), the Finnish option as well. See post #7, above. Not sure if I can do two!!Hello,
My entries for this GB will be probably two Bf 109G-6s: a Finnish and a Bulgarian
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Donivanp
Major
Good question, is this limited to WWII years or WWII aircraft used by foreign military forces anytime? IE P-51's used by South American countries into the 60's? A-26's used in SEA etc….
Vic Balshaw
Major General
Don, reading the title "WWII Foreign Service," this implies to me only service during WWII. I could be wrong.
Ralph Haus
Tech Sergeant
The way I read it...there are no qualifications for dates other than "WWII Foreign Service". I guess that may limit the dates; 1939-1945? Who ever created the entry must work for (or had worked for) the US government!
February 1 to June 4, 2023 GB 57 "WW2 Foreign Service"
This Group Build will be for any aircraft built in one country and used by another. Examples include American Spitfires, RAF Mustangs, etc. Aircraft built under license in another country and used by the home country are not considered meeting the spirit of this GB (e.g. Canadian built Lancasters or Mosquitoes in the RAF). This GB will include aircraft carrying the markings of a capturing country provided that the capture actually occurred. No "What-ifs" will be allowed. Also, for the purposes of this GB, independent Air Forces serving under the overarching command of another country (e.g. RCAF , SAAF under RAF command) will be allowed in this GB.
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Donivanp
Major
Oh, can't read Vic tanksDon, reading the title "WWII Foreign Service," this implies to me only service during WWII. I could be wrong.
le_steph40
Chief Master Sergeant
Hello,
Ralph, the kits will be the "old" Hasegawa JT47 and JT48. These builds will be simple apart maybe for the paint scheme of the fuselage of the Bulgarian one
