Unofficial group build: 'After the battle'

[N4521U]

Amazing what one clue can do in a search. I found this, which is more than I could have hoped for.

The Recovery Of The Last Brewster Buffalo

1/48th would be my choice. The Special Hobby? It has the proper markings in the kit. And the engine in detail would be important if I wanted to depict it in the water as in the above photo.

But then I don't really need a "detailed" cockpit. But the kit would be cheaper than adding an engine? And decals to suit?
Plus I will be sinking it in "water".

Thanks for every ones help. Can I pick um or what!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Airframes]

Good one Bill - looking forward to seeing this one develop !

 

[A4K]

Me too!

Actually I reckon quite a bit of the cockpit will be visible, as it had a large canopy which is missing in this case.

 

[vikingBerserker]

Thanks for posting that link Bill. Tamiya also makes a one in 1/48 but it is the B-339 version which would need some modifications to make it "Finnish"

 

[N4521U]

And then I find the CA kit is no longer available. I would have to get the USN version, $76, and a set of decals, $12. Didn't think I would have to salary sacrifice to foot the bill for this build.............................. I amy have to sell some of my books to do this one!

 

[A4K]

Don't sell your books - go 1:72!

 

[N4521U]

Don't sell your books - go 1:72!

Now That made me laff.........
Gotta unload some of these books tho, before they get tossed out by non-caring relatives when I kark it!

 

[A4K]

Relatives these days, I ask you...

 

[N4521U]

No need to sell my books, unless someone here would like to add to their collections. I have acquired a kit and saved more than I am paying, even with postage. So, game on!

 

[A4K]

Great to hear Bill!

Btw, I STILL have a 1:72 F-6F-5 Hellcat with your name on it, which was unable to be sent at the time and packed away when we moved ...still want it?

 

[A4K]

(spammer since removed - thanks mods!)

 

[Catch22]

I believe there's also a Tamiya 1/48 kit.

And just saw the spammer. Nice.

 

[N4521U]

Great to hear Bill!

Btw, I STILL have a 1:72 F-6F-5 Hellcat with your name on it, which was unable to be sent at the time and packed away when we moved ...still want it?

Sure.................. Anything I can do for you mate?

 

[A4K]

Na, I'm right mate, thanks though! Btw, are you still at the same address?

 

[N4521U]

Na, I'm right mate, thanks though! Btw, are you still at the same address?

Samesame!

 

[A4K]

Cool, I'll get her off in the post Monday.

 

[N4521U]

Thanks for that.........

So,
How many are in, and should I start my Unoff thread???? I got my Brewster goin!

 

[vikingBerserker]

No need to sell my books, unless someone here would like to add to their collections. I have acquired a kit and saved more than I am paying, even with postage. So, game on!

<perk> Selling books??????

 

[N4521U]

Yep, too many to hang on to at my age.
Time to let some of them find a new home. Sadly.

 

[A4K]

Got the Hellcat off last week Bill, you should get it any time now.

If you really have to part with some books, could you post titles on the 'I'll trade U 4 that' thread?

(Btw, scored the Tamiya 1:48 Buffalo myself today - found in a newly discovered second hand model shop!)