Our 3rd helicopter GB .... odd for a Forum that favors airplanes that actually fly and not those gangly objects that must instead be flown ....
Runs October 15th to November 30th.
GB Leader is ShaunW
Until 30th November Did and you're already up and running so why not a third model? That is a classic and one I was looking for to build for this gig but I left it until the last minute and couldn't find one!
Doing - Tamiya 1/35th Universal Carrier.
Work is the curse of the modelling classes!
IPMS#12300
Side note, I mentioned to a chap on the Helo SIG table at SMW that we were having a Helo GB and a seemed to have an abundance of Apaches he told me that the Army pilots had really wanted the older Cobra presumably because it's a bit sportier and more reliable.
Classic British Kits SIG Leader Better to fettle than to fill (2024 A:B 5:2) (2023 13:8:7) (2022 21:11) (2021 15:8) (2020 8:4:4)
JamesPerrin wrote:Side note, I mentioned to a chap on the Helo SIG table at SMW that we were having a Helo GB and a seemed to have an abundance of Apaches he told me that the Army pilots had really wanted the older Cobra presumably because it's a bit sportier and more reliable.
But an older design, reaching the end of it's life cycle...
We may have an abundance of Apaches, but we have a serious shortage of good Apache kits in 1/72!
AndrewR wrote:
We may have an abundance of Apaches, but we have a serious shortage of good Apache kits in 1/72!
Yes, the Airfix/Italeri effort certainly educates in the use of filler and plastic card
Helo SIG Table? was there? oops, I missed that one during my travels around Telford. Not good for someone who's supposed to be the leader of a helicopter GB
Doing - Tamiya 1/35th Universal Carrier.
Work is the curse of the modelling classes!
IPMS#12300
We're close to the official finish now and two builds in particular, Splash's and OT's are very close to the end by the looks. Therefore I have suggested to them that I hang fire until Sunday before finally seeking to have the build wrapped up. There will be no further extension beyond that as this has been a long build after all, but I'm not a JMN and if it helps these two members finish up and results in two more models in the gallery then it's an executive decision well taken as far as I'm concerned. I hope that's in order as I've seen GBs similarly extended before but if there are any strong objections then please PM me.
Doing - Tamiya 1/35th Universal Carrier.
Work is the curse of the modelling classes!
IPMS#12300
Many thanks John. So we are officially on an extension until Sunday 2nd December then. SAROwl also appears to be on the finishing straight so with a bit of luck we'll have three more models in the finisher's gallery. Before anyone asks, no, I am not including my own build in the extension. Firstly I doubt I could finish it by Sunday in any event as there is a lot to do and I won't get the chance to do any modelling before the weekend and secondly I don't want others accusing me of granting an extension for my own benefit
Doing - Tamiya 1/35th Universal Carrier.
Work is the curse of the modelling classes!
IPMS#12300
It's been a pleasure Splash and I'm glad you enjoyed it and, just as important, got something out of it regarding your modelling techniques. The extension ends at midnight GMT and we have Jessl, who of course is a few hours behind GMT but appears to be on the home stretch and OT who's gone quiet but I hope he manages to finish up. I'll do a GBL summing up posting including builders and finishers stats tomorrow and then I'll ask JRatz to wrap it up shortly thereafter.
Doing - Tamiya 1/35th Universal Carrier.
Work is the curse of the modelling classes!
IPMS#12300
Looks like we're finished up now with the last of the models in, so the extension was worthwhile. Just waiting for the glamour shots for the gallery from Jessl and OT. Great stuff I'll do a GBL posting this evening.
Doing - Tamiya 1/35th Universal Carrier.
Work is the curse of the modelling classes!
IPMS#12300
