Blitzbau XX
Blitzbau XX
Just a bump to remind you that Blitzbau XX is active in Group Builds until the end of the month. Come join the fun.
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It is a bit quiet over there. I was going to show up with something (still might), but I find the Matchbox GB is keeping me more than occupied. Given the numbers in that GB, I wouldn't be surprised if I weren't the only one with that experience..
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I am doing the FROG Hornet. Just looking for the day.
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I've very intention of joining in Jeff but – like most of us, I suspect – I'm having a hard time finding 24 hours without work, commitments or responsibilities. Maybe I can organize something next week.
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Understand Mike. But hope to see you on board.
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I would like to join in,maybe if I can find a suitable kit at my LMS,as unlike most modellers my stash can be counted on one hand.
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Loony!!celt wrote:I would like to join in,maybe if I can find a suitable kit at my LMS,as unlike most modellers my stash can be counted on one hand.
Hoping to return to modelling sometime this year!!
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I have never had a stash as such,because I am a prolific user of plastic models.I buy ,I throw against the wall,I build and I throw against the wall.MarkyM607 wrote:Loony!!celt wrote:I would like to join in,maybe if I can find a suitable kit at my LMS,as unlike most modellers my stash can be counted on one hand.
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celt wrote:I have never had a stash as such,because I am a prolific user of plastic models.I buy ,I throw against the wall,I build and I throw against the wall.MarkyM607 wrote:Loony!!celt wrote:I would like to join in,maybe if I can find a suitable kit at my LMS,as unlike most modellers my stash can be counted on one hand.
Sounds like you are a prolific ABUSER of kits rather than User!!
Hoping to return to modelling sometime this year!!
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I have just picked this up as Blitz Fodder to start on Wednesday and plan on building it using just the paints it comes with so what can possibly go wrong
My work bench is starting to look like Portsmouth Naval Dockyard.
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The Cromwell is great Blitz fodder.
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I agree, building one now (although not for a blitz). It seems very nice and parts have all fit well so far. The only problem I found was getting the tracks to stay put while I trapped them in place with the outer wheels (I know I shouldn't have painted the sides of the wheels so I could glue the tracks!!).
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I did try but encountered a "preplanning error" so had to pull the build.
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I find the idea of Blitzbau very appealing,but building in 24 hours daunting{even though my last two models did indeed get built in a day},but they were military vehicles,not aircraft.I prefer building aircraft but I always seem to struggle to complete them,nuts I know.
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The two HobbyBoss aircraft you picked up recently are perfect Blitz candidates. I've built the Mustang, and it can be made into an acceptable unpainted model in half an hour, and quite a good one with some fast filler and about 4 fours. The rest is painting.celt wrote:I find the idea of Blitzbau very appealing,but building in 24 hours daunting{even though my last two models did indeed get built in a day},but they were military vehicles,not aircraft.I prefer building aircraft but I always seem to struggle to complete them,nuts I know.
Have a go at it, if you can find a suitable time window. At worst, you stash will be reduced to a more managable size.