The Blitzbau House ***Finished***

[Old_Tonto]

I am delighted to announce that the Blitzbau House is returning for another episode on Sunday 12th february, 18:00 GMT. We are doing the straight 24 hours cos that's what real men do.

Finnski will be joining me so it will give some of you a chance to catch up.

I will be building this: http://www.hobbyboss.com/uploads/allimg ... 611128.jpg
Which I believe is a copy of the Italeri kit but with recessed panel lines. If that is correct I am well chuffed as it costs less than £5 and the Italeri kit is the best F5E in this scale.

I bought it because I fancied doing a USAF agressor but I think I will opt for the Swiss scheme. I don't usually build grey jets but the full colour markings look cool. Decal options:
http://www.hobbyboss.com/uploads/allimg ... 113610.jpg

We will be joined by Paul (the host) who supplies bacon butties & has a massive TV. Him & Finnski are on a Vietnam wargames kick at the moment so expect something Nam related from them.
Last and probably least Cosmic will be abusing some plastic & his body.

I promise to supply at least hourly updates (sleep permitting )

[flakmonkey]

You guys should set up a webcam for this, you know that don't you.

[Old_Tonto]

You guys should set up a webcam for this, you know that don't you.

Not a good idea, we get semi-naked at some point. There's a nice mental image to stick in your brain!

[flakmonkey]

Let's not go there.

[MerlinJones]

I'm regrettably thinking Marlon Brando: Apocalypse Now, times way too many.

[jssel]

Way to much information O-T, but I know this will be great. At least I am not the only one to build model in my underwear.

[Dirkpitt289]

Sounds like another good time. I like your choice of subject and like the idea of the web cam. Not too thrilled of seeing you guys in your skivvies though...

[flakmonkey]

What the... underwear? semi-naked? Why can't you all be normal, like me huh?

[JohnRatzenberger]

[Ian]

4 men. Semi-nudity. Sharp implements. Clamps. Sandpaper. Tape.
I'm saying nothing!

[flakmonkey]

I never forget my beer and blue movies.

[Old_Tonto]

Not too thrilled of seeing you guys in your skivvies though...

Must remember to wear my Spitfire underpants.

Love the graphic Jratz.

[Stamford]

I shall be tuning in to see what happens here but fear I may regret it.

[Old_Tonto]

Glad to see we will have an audiance.
There have been some great Blitz builds so far & worryingly (is that a real word?) everyone seems to have finished in time.

Time for a few pre-lim shots. This is the HobbyBoss F-5E in 1/72 scale.



Looks quite nice with fine engraved panel lines.





Of course I am no F-5 expert so I have no idea if the panel lines are in the right place but my previous builds have either been Hasegawa, Airfix or Matchbox so this looks like the muts nuts.

Instructions


Four very nice colour options come with the kit: Brazilian, Swiss, & aggressor schemes for USAF & Marine .

I have opted for the Swiss option as it only uses two colours. A very important consideration for a Blitzbau.



I will try to post some pre-lim images of the kits the rest of the guys are doing.

We are aiming to kick off at about 7pm GMT. See you there.

[flakmonkey]

Get on with it.