Crimea_River
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GB-63 starts Aug 1 so I've begun looking through my puny stash for candidates. I have a Hawker Typhoon bubbletop I could possibly do with lots of decal options so I'm going through them all now to pick a scheme.
GB-63 "Stormy Weather" - Watcha thinkin'?
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fubar57
General
Hmmmmm.....several Testors P-47 Thunderbolts; this could be painful
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Crimea_River
Marshal
Yeah, especially if you build all several.
Got a few for this one.
Tempest II
Typhoon bubble canopy with choice of 3 or 4 blade props and normal or Tempest tail planes
F 105 G Thunderchief
P-38 j Lightning
EE Lightning F-1/F-1A
2 x P-47thunderbolts, razorback and bubble canopy versions
Tempest II
Typhoon bubble canopy with choice of 3 or 4 blade props and normal or Tempest tail planes
F 105 G Thunderchief
P-38 j Lightning
EE Lightning F-1/F-1A
2 x P-47thunderbolts, razorback and bubble canopy versions
fubar57
General
Ok…I found a Taifun. Some issues around the clear parts but doable
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Crimea_River
Marshal
Do I get three guesses which one you'll do? Do the first two guesses count?
Nope, Mustangs is GB-64. GBs 58 thru 65 - Finalized Schedule
Great news for me, especially about the finish date, I've been working hard on the Spitfire (one of them) but havnt posted photos yet as I am experimenting a bit and reluctant to post the numerous cock ups, got the engine(s) done today.... almost. I may need some help from others who have done this kit, for me the undercarriage is too long, it doesnt sit right to my eyes. Will sort things soon hopefully.
Jock Tamson
Staff Sergeant
I got a Typhoon Euro fighter in 1/48. I don't usually do jets but this one's quite appealing. I also have the old Revell 1/32 Hawker Typhoon with the car door but it's slightly started.
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Crimea_River
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Hey all.
Wojtek alerted me to a brain fart that I made in the GB description. I quoted "Fury" as an acceptable entry whereas, as we all know, the word has no relevance to a weather phenomenon, other than to describe intensity. My apologies for that. As a result, I've edited the GB description in the official schedule (linked above) with the word "Fury" struck out. The corrected description now reads:
"GB 63 - Stormy Weather - Aug 1, 2024 to Dec 1, 2024
This Group Build includes aircraft of any era whose code-name or nickname is a word associated with a weather phenomenon.Fury, Tempest, Thunderbolt, Sturmvogel, and Hayate, are all examples of acceptable entries. Fictional or What-ifs are not allowed (sorry fans of the Thunderbirds TV show). Aircraft carrying weather-themed nose art or personal markings can also be entered provided that the scheme actually existed and is not fictional."
Wojtek alerted me to a brain fart that I made in the GB description. I quoted "Fury" as an acceptable entry whereas, as we all know, the word has no relevance to a weather phenomenon, other than to describe intensity. My apologies for that. As a result, I've edited the GB description in the official schedule (linked above) with the word "Fury" struck out. The corrected description now reads:
"GB 63 - Stormy Weather - Aug 1, 2024 to Dec 1, 2024
This Group Build includes aircraft of any era whose code-name or nickname is a word associated with a weather phenomenon.
N4521U
Colonel
Russ Frances' Hawker Fury! Something to remember him by.
Some will say there has never been a blue RAN Fury, but this was his!
I just hope this Airfix kit is a bit better than the Mustang kit I abandoned!
The road to hell is paved with Good Intentions!
Will sit this one out to build "369"!
Already have decals printed. I just looked at the kit, same awful blue plastic.
Don't think I'm gonna like this one either!
Some will say there has never been a blue RAN Fury, but this was his!
I just hope this Airfix kit is a bit better than the Mustang kit I abandoned!
The road to hell is paved with Good Intentions!
Will sit this one out to build "369"!
Already have decals printed. I just looked at the kit, same awful blue plastic.
Don't think I'm gonna like this one either!
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Vic Balshaw
Major General
I'm thinking I will be okay with a couple of Italian entries, No .1 MC.200 Saetta (Lightning bolt) and if time No 2. MC.202 Folgore (Lightning). Needless to say the camo on both is interesting.
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Crimea_River
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N4521U
Bill see post above yours. Fury is a no go.Vic I was thinking the same as an alternative. May take a trip to one of the local stores tomorrow and have a look-see.
Vic Balshaw
Major General
Bill, I have the MC.200 in 1/48 and the MC.202 in 1/32 both with a few add-ons.
N4521U
Colonel
I had another GB with a Macchi entry....... Those camos are a no-go for me.Bill, I have the MC.200 in 1/48 and the MC.202 in 1/32 both with a few add-ons.
1/32 is out as well, just no more room. You are a champ mate!
Too many to count......possibilities in the starting blocks are Tempest, Hurricane, J2M3 Raiden Thunderbolt.....
Well.Do I get three guesses which one you'll do? Do the first two guesses count?
Nope, Mustangs is GB-64. GBs 58 thru 65 - Finalized Schedule
Initially it was going to be the Italeri Typhoon, but i am thinking about the wild weasel Thunderchief!
Andy,
Also I would like to pay your attention to the "Sturmvogel". It also doesn't have anything common with the weather. As far as I know the German word means the albatross or shearwater/mutton bird.
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Crimea_River
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The literal translation is "Stormbird" so I left that one alone. It only applies to the bomber version of the Me262 anyway but if people want that disallowed the I can remove it from the description as well.
