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[JohnRatzenberger]

This is a single-kit GB of the PM 1/72 Sea Fury - however you want to do it, but no Spitfires and such.

This GB started from a number of threads and voting rounds which I am not going to chase down, but which culminated here.

The GB runs from June 1st to 30th; your GBL is Martin R who will fill in any other info.

<Edit: From Martin R

I've nothing much more to add to John's dit above, except: this is the kit we voted for and it's nice to see the enthusiasm that's already being exhibited in the various build threads. So, I want a good clean GB with no biting or gouging; scratching and whiffing are, however, quite acceptable.

As GBL, I'll try to keep the banter and communications going; if anyone wishes me not to hassle them, drop me a PM to let me know and I'll be happy to oblige. Otherwise, you're fair game.

Have fun!

regards,

Martin /Edit>

[DazDaMan]

I'm in with one of these:



And one of these:

[Martin R]

Woo hoo! We're up and running.

What are we all doing? OOB or with 'improvements'. Please let us know your intentions for general banter and comments.

As for me, I feel like doing some extra bits with the kit. Initial thoughts? Deepen the wheel bay and add some detail, add a cockpit tub and a vacform canopy, and maybe do something with the exhaust outlets? I also have some Tempest undercarriage bits and bobs that may come in useful.

Probably mine'll be a Korean War machine, although the prototype Fury also appeals.

regards,

Martin

[lancfan]

I'll be making the same improvements here that I made to my builds for the 2012 Sea fury GB.

David.

[AndrewR]

Not sure whether to do a T.20 or an FB.11 yet. Or on the colour scheme. The bright red T.20 has a certain attraction, but I could do an FB.11 in wartime FAA colours...

[DazDaMan]

If it helps, there's a bright red full-sized one coming together in Germany...

[AndrewR]

If it helps, there's a bright red full-sized one coming together in Germany...

It didn't help

[DazDaMan]

Coin toss?

[Martin R]

I'll be making the same improvements here that I made to my builds for the 2012 Sea fury GB.

David.

Go on, David, give us a link!

[Martin R]

Not sure whether to do a T.20 or an FB.11 yet. Or on the colour scheme. The bright red T.20 has a certain attraction, but I could do an FB.11 in wartime FAA colours...

Arrgh! Temperate Sea Scheme. Nice!!!! How about with Seafire III markings from the BPF?

<Edit: just read your intentions on the build thread. Very cool!>

[lancfan]

Go on, David, give us a link!

Sorry Martin, here is the Build Thread link.
You will have to go to page two and scroll down past the Academy kit to reach the PM builds.

David.

[Martin R]

Go on, David, give us a link!

Sorry Martin, here is the Build Thread link.
You will have to go to page two and scroll down past the Academy kit to reach the PM builds.

David.

Thanks, David. That thread should be a pretty good reference for those who wish to do some mods to the kit.

I actually remember this build marathon now I've reread the thread. Don't know whether it was your example that made me want to modify the wheelwells, but I'm going to have a go anyway!

regards,

Martin

[AndrewR]

Not sure whether to do a T.20 or an FB.11 yet. Or on the colour scheme. The bright red T.20 has a certain attraction, but I could do an FB.11 in wartime FAA colours...

Arrgh! Temperate Sea Scheme. Nice!!!! How about with Seafire III markings from the BPF?

<Edit: just read your intentions on the build thread. Very cool!>

I think the temperate sea scheme, with white recognition stripes on the wings and a white tailband.

Just scrounging around for suitable lettering at the moment!

[Martin R]

Aaaand . . . . we're off!

Have fun, folks.

regards,

Martin

[splash]

Sorry guys I did intend to join in with this GB as I have several of the kits and I do enjoy building Naval a/c but my work bench is full, if I find any spare time I might join in later if that's OK.

Regards Splash