Martin's List

[Martin R]

Folks,

I'm one of those odd people that only builds aircraft, so I'm afraid I've only got wingy things here. I've got a fair number of classics already built as well:

1/72

Airfix Hs 126
Airfix Marauder
FROG Meteor Mk IV
FROG Mustang Mk II
FROG Beaufighter
Matchbox Meteor NF.12
Matchbox A-4M
Matchbox Hellcat
Matchbox Hurricane

As you can probably tell, most of my stash is 1/72nd but as an alternative to the above, if someone was willing to sell me some 1/48th WWII classics from their stash, I would consider doing a couple of those, eg: Airfix Hurri I, Spit V, Stuka. <Just remembered: also got an Airfix Mossie FB.VI in the stash>

An idea of what would be most welcome in November would be appreciated.

<Another thought: I have done two of the Classic Trinity of Beaufighters; if I did the FROG one this time, then we could have a "compare and contrast" of Classic Beaus at Telford. I also have the Airfix Meteor built on the shelf; if I did Matchbox and FROG, then ditto.>
regards,

Martin

[PaulBradley]

Three Beaus would be tres beau(x).

[Martin R]

Three Beaus would be tres beau(x).

Well I could kill two birds with one stone by doing that particular build

What else, though?

regards,

Martin

[PaulBradley]

Marauder would be nice, too.

[Dazzled]

I agree, the Marauder would add a little gravitas to the table.

Don't forget the nose weight though

Darryl

[Martin R]

So, Airfix Marauder and FROG Beau.

Should be possible between now and November. OK, that's the current plan then.

regards,

Martin

[PaulBradley]

I love it when a plan comes together....

[Martin R]

So, the Beaufighter is underway for the FROG GB. However, the Marauder isn't started and I have doubts of my ability to do that one given my current modelling malaise. We'll see.

regards,

Martin

[PaulBradley]

I still think the Three Beaus would make a terrific min-theme! A base of some sort and short descriptive would round them off nicely.

[Martin R]

OK, so I definitely plan to submit the Beaus. Hopefully, I will be there in person, but if not, someone will have to keep my babies kits.

I am happy to bring both Airfix and Matchbox Mossies too if required.





Does anyone have a FROG to make up the triple?

I can also bring an Airfix Lysander (SEAC covert ops job), and a British Pacific Fleet FROG triple if required:



Corsair, Barracuda, Firefly.







regards,

Martin

[Martin R]

So, should I aim to bring all of the above? Please let me know.

Also, what is needed in the way of display bases? I haven't a clue what I'm going to do with the Beaus as a base. Anyone any bright ideas?

Finally, if I bring the other kits, what is required regarding an explanation card?

regards,

Martin