GB 58 and beyond

[Vic Balshaw]

I've got my list made up, but I could change my mind especially as sitting here with my plastic card and a world of models to choose from. It's so hard to resist the temptation.

 

[Donivanp]

I've got my list made up, but I could change my mind especially as sitting here with my plastic card and a world of models to choose from. It's so hard to resist the temptation.

Oh I hear that, just bought an Eduard 1/48 F6F-3N and an Italiari (Ex ESCI) F7F-3N. Oh and a ICM Ju 88A-5

 

[36feet10inches]

62/Mk.Vc I have so many Spits,

I find the Vc is the variant that offers a ton of variety... I mean, the I/II was usually green and brown, the Vb usually green and grey, but the Vc was used by all kinds of operators in all kinds of theatres and came in all kinds of colours. Do you have a particular scheme in mind?

 

[Donivanp]

I find the Vc is the variant that offers a ton of variety... I mean, the I/II was usually green and brown, the Vb usually green and grey, but the Vc was used by all kinds of operators in all kinds of theatres and came in all kinds of colours. Do you have a particular scheme in mind?

I was thinking pink, yellow and chartreuse with a blood red bottom!

 

[Greg Boeser]

I need a pith helmet and jungle boots, let me get my pants

Yes. Please wear pants.

 

[Donivanp]

Yes. Please wear pants.

Butt how is the moon to get over Miami?

 

[Vic Balshaw]

I was thinking pink, yellow and chartreuse with a blood red bottom!

Chartreuse. I take it your talking the green chartreuse and not the amber, either way I'd go for a good shot of that right now....................................! The sun is almost over the yard arm.

 

[Donivanp]

Chartreuse. I take it your talking the green chartreuse and not the amber, either way I'd go for a good shot of that right now....................................! The sun is almost over the yard arm.

FOR THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK, WE SALUTE YOU! Anytime I can fire a shot over the bow, YOU CAN HAVE A DRINK ON ME! Boom! And please Vic, don't get hung up in them thar yarn arms

 

[PlasticHero]

Just back from LHS with the NightFighter and Pony; but this leaves me with little to dream about for the next two years. I have definite choices for Spit; I plan to do the Special Hobby Contraprop Mk21. My carrier is possibly a F-14??? My zombies tend to be given up because of insurmountable problems.

Going to play a little game, when you recognize Stormy, give me a like.

 

[Wurger]

 

[DBII]

GB 57 is starting and the discussion for the next set should get started so folks can begin to thick about it. I know Andy, I know it only takes a little bit but let's Get 'Er Done.....
A few ideas to get the juice's flowing

1) I'd like to propose one I'll call Stormy Weather. Open ended if the name of the aircraft has a weather related name than it's in In any langue, Thunder (bolt, chief, flash, etc...) Typhoon, Hurricane, Fury, Tornado, Fulgor, Whirlwind, etc.... Any era...

2) Reconnaissance WWII, any aircraft modified to preform reconnaissance duties such as a recon Spitfire or Lightning (F-5) P-51(F-6) etc...

2) We haven't done an early WWII (France, Netherlands, BoB) for a while now.

4) 1942 Anything with in the year of 1942

5) Jet's, the early years WWII Jets.......

Just some thoughts

1) As Benny Hill would say, Passing Wind..

 

[DBII]

Some great suggestions there already

What about, WW2 seaplanes? Quite a lot to choose from there - Swordfish, Kingfisher, Ar 196, Zero, Sunderland, Fw 200 etc, etc.....

Two in my stock pile.

 

[SaparotRob]

It's definitely not the the XP-55.

If it's not what I think it is, do I remove the "like"?

 

[DBII]

(This text has been in development for about 6 months)
Ideas for the next round of GB

First off, I'd like to applaud the comradery, knowledge, enthusiasm and humor of the members of WW2AC. Next, what I have in mind is to be both inclusive by offering outlying subjects which at the same time offer some "stretch goals". Finally, I see a lot of non-WW2 ac in recent purchases so there will be all era options in my list. I also have personal goals that I'm working toward like having a fighter from every WWII air force. I've tried to come up with new ideas as well.

Instead of Heavy Hitters again,
Light Hitters any era; any single engine designed for ground/sea attack; light bombing aircraft. There are a few instances of these type of aircraft getting air kills but that shouldn't exclude the type. I'm thinking Stuka; Swordfish; A4 or Harrier. This is not for fighters configured for ground attack.

Very Heavy Hitters any era; any 4 or more engine bombers. I need a GB to build a RAF V bomber or a Lanc Dambuster.

Roos and Kiwis; this will be post WW2 aircraft with a roundel that has an animal that looks like it was drawn by Dr Suess. Some recognition for our southern hemisphere members. ACY-12507 Academy F-35

Carrier or Maritime Patrol aircraft any era. I can combo folders and Lucky 13
Swingers and Folders any era; these are aircraft with folding or swinging wings. Hellcat, Corsair

Test any era; Train, Tattoo any era; this is prototype, training and airshow specials. I'd like to include US Air National Guard in this as it also serves to maintain pilot proficiency. Are there foreign equivalents to this? YF-23

Stormy Weather any era; I can still get my Thunderchief in here.
Century Series; this is for the US planes F-100 to F-117. A lot of bare metal here.

We all build the same; the choice would be one of these: Mustang! Spitfire; 109; 190 Zero.

Lucky 13 any era; a plane with 13 in the markings in honor of our forum mascot who seems to have a lot of kits but no GB badges. Hellcat EDU-7079

(Let the comments fly)

Removed excess options.

Light hitters include Hudson, Baltimore and Maryland? You looking for single engine only?

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Note there is a Jan "13" in that stack.

 

[36feet10inches]

My picks for upcoming GB's:

59/PTO

61/Carrier & maritime

62/Spitfires... who knows what will turn up?

 

[Wurger]

 

[Warbirdnutball]

My picks for upcoming GB's:

59/PTO

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61/Carrier & maritime

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62/Spitfires... who knows what will turn up?

Well good luck. I don't do 1/48. Don't have the room

 

[PlasticHero]

SaparotRob close, it's J7W Shinden (震電, "Magnificent Lightning"). Yes Vic Balshaw , going to dedicate that build to Lucky. DBII , my idea was single engine only including torpedo bombers.

 

[fubar57]

36feet10inches Why no GB58? **** FINISHED: 1/48 SPITFIRE MK.Vb - Night War of WWII