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- JohnRatzenberger
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This is a GB of aircraft designed from the outset to carry bombs (or a single bomb) as it's primary function/mission. The ability to defend itself as a secondary function is permissible but not the reverse. Other than that, any kit, any scale, any markings. Whiff's are not included but experimental and prototypes are allowed.
This GB started from threads here and here.
The GB runs from June 17th to July 30th; your GBL is iggie who will fill in any other info.
This GB started from threads here and here.
The GB runs from June 17th to July 30th; your GBL is iggie who will fill in any other info.
- lancfan
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My Airfix Handley Page 0/400 kit is ready and waiting.
David.
David.
David.
If you forget the past, you may lose the future.
If you forget the past, you may lose the future.
- iggie
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Welcome to all for this Bomber Aircraft GB!
The GB is open to all as long as your chosen subject was designed primarily as a bomber before entering service, even if it went on to serve in other roles once in production.
Aircraft designed as anything else than a bomber, e even if used as such once I service are not included.
So a search and rescue Lancaster is allowable, but a bomb carrying Hurricane is not.
I'm looking forward to seeing a good range of subjects and I hope that everyone will take the time to look in on all the other threads and offer support and comments; as a frequent GB entrant it's always a morale boost when you get comments from all your fellow GB members!
Time to get those engines started, ready for chocks away on the 17th!
The GB is open to all as long as your chosen subject was designed primarily as a bomber before entering service, even if it went on to serve in other roles once in production.
Aircraft designed as anything else than a bomber, e even if used as such once I service are not included.
So a search and rescue Lancaster is allowable, but a bomb carrying Hurricane is not.
I'm looking forward to seeing a good range of subjects and I hope that everyone will take the time to look in on all the other threads and offer support and comments; as a frequent GB entrant it's always a morale boost when you get comments from all your fellow GB members!
Time to get those engines started, ready for chocks away on the 17th!
Best wishes
Jim
If you can walk away from a landing, it's a good landing. If you use the airplane the next day, it's an outstanding landing
"Never put off till tomorrow, what you can do the day after tomorrow"
Jim
If you can walk away from a landing, it's a good landing. If you use the airplane the next day, it's an outstanding landing
"Never put off till tomorrow, what you can do the day after tomorrow"
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I'm torn between a B-29 (poss as a RAF Washington), a B-47 or a B-58.....
Hoping to return to modelling sometime this year!!
Owner of Marky's Model Emporium since 2013!.
Owner of Marky's Model Emporium since 2013!.
- iggie
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You're not alone Mark. I'm still trying to decide my choice; Lancaster? Wellington? 1/32 Stuka? 1/32 Ju88? 1/72 Ju88? Whitley?.......MarkyM607 wrote:I'm torn between a B-29 (poss as a RAF Washington), a B-47 or a B-58.....
Best wishes
Jim
If you can walk away from a landing, it's a good landing. If you use the airplane the next day, it's an outstanding landing
"Never put off till tomorrow, what you can do the day after tomorrow"
Jim
If you can walk away from a landing, it's a good landing. If you use the airplane the next day, it's an outstanding landing
"Never put off till tomorrow, what you can do the day after tomorrow"
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I'm torn between two, possibly three, although one of those had been started a while back (although only minor sub-assemblies worked on).
1) CASA 2.111 (the Spanish-built Heinkel 111, which is the one I started)
2) Avro Lancaster B.III (which I could build as a Dam Buster movie Lanc)
3) North American B-25B Mitchell (which I would build as a movie aircraft based on a real machine)
Decisions....!
1) CASA 2.111 (the Spanish-built Heinkel 111, which is the one I started)
2) Avro Lancaster B.III (which I could build as a Dam Buster movie Lanc)
3) North American B-25B Mitchell (which I would build as a movie aircraft based on a real machine)
Decisions....!
Daren
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I'm gonna throw it out there to build the Airfix Valiant.
- Chuck Finley
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You do realize if you choose the B-47, you will have to hang a Mk.6 Atomic Bomb in the bomb bay? Wolfpack just happens to have one listed.MarkyM607 wrote:I'm torn between a B-29 (poss as a RAF Washington), a B-47 or a B-58.....
On second thoughts, let's not go to Camelot. It is a silly place!
- Chuck Finley
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I'm in with the new new Airfix Handley Page Victor B.Mk2. I need it complete my trio of "V Bombers" in anti-flash White and each with it's very own bucket of instant sunshine.
On second thoughts, let's not go to Camelot. It is a silly place!
- VickersVandal
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Roden Gotha G.V.: a descent into madness?
Almost certainly, but hey, what's life without a healthy dose of insanity?....
Almost certainly, but hey, what's life without a healthy dose of insanity?....
Must.....build....ALL the Sopwith Camels!...
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- iggie
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Oooh I'm liking the choices so far! Although medication may be required if the Roden Gotha comes out to play!
Best wishes
Jim
If you can walk away from a landing, it's a good landing. If you use the airplane the next day, it's an outstanding landing
"Never put off till tomorrow, what you can do the day after tomorrow"
Jim
If you can walk away from a landing, it's a good landing. If you use the airplane the next day, it's an outstanding landing
"Never put off till tomorrow, what you can do the day after tomorrow"
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Stop it!!! you cost me enough money last time with the B-36!!Chuck Finley wrote:You do realize if you choose the B-47, you will have to hang a Mk.6 Atomic Bomb in the bomb bay? Wolfpack just happens to have one listed.MarkyM607 wrote:I'm torn between a B-29 (poss as a RAF Washington), a B-47 or a B-58.....
Hoping to return to modelling sometime this year!!
Owner of Marky's Model Emporium since 2013!.
Owner of Marky's Model Emporium since 2013!.
- Chuck Finley
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MarkyM607 wrote:Stop it!!! you cost me enough money last time with the B-36!!Chuck Finley wrote:You do realize if you choose the B-47, you will have to hang a Mk.6 Atomic Bomb in the bomb bay? Wolfpack just happens to have one listed.MarkyM607 wrote:I'm torn between a B-29 (poss as a RAF Washington), a B-47 or a B-58.....
On a somewhat serious note, I was in contact with a B-47 pilot and he said that the only thing they flew with was a nuclear bomb. They never flew with the conventional bombs included in the Hasegawa kit. So, if you want to be accurate with the loadout, the Mk.6 nuclear device is the only to go. And it just so happens that Wolfpack has it in stock. I bought two and hung one from my B-47 and the second is in my B-50As bombay. It's well worth the money.
http://www.millcreekconsultants.com/SR-N1.html
Of course, should you have your heart set on the Hasegawa B-47, you should invest in a Pavla cockpit.
You know you really want the cockpit and bomb. To quote Mick Jagger, "Pleased to meet you, hope you guess my name."
On second thoughts, let's not go to Camelot. It is a silly place!
- iggie
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And (better late than never) we're under way!
There looks to be a good range of subjects and makes already and plenty more to come I hope!
I'm still Camel-bashing in the other GB and trying to decide on my entry for this one......!!!
There looks to be a good range of subjects and makes already and plenty more to come I hope!
I'm still Camel-bashing in the other GB and trying to decide on my entry for this one......!!!
Best wishes
Jim
If you can walk away from a landing, it's a good landing. If you use the airplane the next day, it's an outstanding landing
"Never put off till tomorrow, what you can do the day after tomorrow"
Jim
If you can walk away from a landing, it's a good landing. If you use the airplane the next day, it's an outstanding landing
"Never put off till tomorrow, what you can do the day after tomorrow"