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[JohnRatzenberger]

A continuation of the initial 'Falklands War GB' thread from GB Chat.

Here sign-up for the 'Falklands War' GB, state your entry, chat with others who are joining the GB.

Your GB Leaders are bromo and Dazzled, who will post the details here shortly ....

[bromo]

Cheers John, well welcome aboard chaps if you know what you are going to build then let us know and feel free to open a build thread, show us the kit,sprue shots ect.Any questions about the GB then let us (me or dazzled) know.

[Dazzled]

Nice to see the thread up nice and early so there's plenty of lead in time for the participants. Many thanks John

This will be my entry for the GB.



I've had this kit since not long after the actual Falklands conflict as you can probably tell from the price tag - £4.45

I bought the kit from the long gone Beatties in Cardiff, a regular haunt for many years before it's sudden demise, and the 30th anniversary seems a very appropraiate time to finally be giving it it's moment in the spotlight (or bench lamp ).

I'll be building it as XL192, a 57 squadron aircraft based on Ascension Island that, as well as carrying out reconnaissance missions over the islands, also supported the Vulcan on the Black Buck bombing mission on Port Stanley airfield where it was the link tanker that shadowed the bomber all the way to and from it's target, setting a new RAF flight endurance record in the process.

If all goes well (and the decals are still good) I also have an Airfix Chinook (with markings for Bravo November) and a Pucara, both of which are crying out "BUILD ME" from the stash. One, or both, may make an appearance if the Victor gets an early finish With this GB at least, I have less studying pressure and a bit more modelling time available.

Good luck to everybody with their Falkland builds.

Dazzled

[bromo]

Nice choice Darryl.

[bromo]

Well i was planning to be showing a nice picture of an Airfix Harrier Gr3 1/48th i e-mailed Airfix and they said release was due April so still some time and i have everything crossed.If they dont release in time then it will be the Tamiya Sea Harrier.

[jssel]

My entry will be the Fujimi 1/48 Gazelle done as XX411 of 3BAS

[bromo]

Nice choice Jeff i never knew Fujimi did a Gazelle in 1/48th,look forward to seeing some box and sprue shots.

[jssel]

Hi Bromo. Yes, they did both the trainer and AH versions. The trainer in white plastic and the AH version in green plastic. I would like to do the trainer as a RN Shark "Fly Navy."

[splash]

Hi guys sign me up with an Airfix 1/72 Pucara.

I also have a Wessex, Vulcan, Seaking, A4 and a Mirage in the stash so we will see how time goes.

Regards
Splash

[bromo]

Nice choice Splash, if Airfix dont get the Harrier out in time i fancy the Revell 1/48th Wessex as they have Humphrey as a decal option.

[Dazzled]

Hi guys sign me up with an Airfix 1/72 Pucara.

I also have a Wessex, Vulcan, Seaking, A4 and a Mirage in the stash so we will see how time goes.

Regards
Splash

It's a really nice looking kit and an excellent choice for this GB. The only bugbear I have with my example is that Airfix don't provide any underwing stores which is a bit of a shame as a loaded out one looks very purposeful.

[Dazzled]

My entry will be the Fujimi 1/48 Gazelle done as XX411 of 3BAS

Sounds great. I was also unaware of a 1/48th Gazelle or I'd have checked one out earlier (read "snuck one into the stash" ). Looking forward to seeing wahat this kit is like.

[Pugz636]

it seems like everyone is gonna multi build for this group build....I am going to have to check my stash and see what i have apart from my revell victor.....but either way with whatever i find im in.....

[bromo]

Welcome aboard Pugz the Revell Victor is a nice choice, not everyone is multi building i struggle to try and finish one

[bromo]

Well the Tamiya Sea Harrier is a no go the decals are for Aircraft before the Falklands so that means an afetrmarket decal sheet,Come on Airfix pull your fingure out and get the GR3 and the FRS 1 released asap