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splash wrote:A303
That must be some vehicle you have. My charts give 3374km/h as the speed limit for a 303 :-D
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Just a quick question: is priming the sprues before starting out considered OK? This is one environment where I'd appreciate the speed of acrylics, but those don't like their plastic bare all that much :roll:
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It has been a very busy month so far but I reckon I can squeeze in a Blitzbau tomorrow from around mid-day.
Subject - a 1/32 Revell aircraft as usual for me!
Currently thinking the Tropical Hawker Hurricane, but may just do the Battle of Britain one - I have both boxings in the stash.
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beany wrote:It has been a very busy month so far but I reckon I can squeeze in a Blitzbau tomorrow from around mid-day.
Subject - a 1/32 Revell aircraft as usual for me!
Currently thinking the Tropical Hawker Hurricane, but may just do the Battle of Britain one - I have both boxings in the stash.
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That'll be worth a watch whichever version you go for, Al. I recall your 1/32nd Revell Me-262 blitz turned out nicely.
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rob_van_riel wrote:Just a quick question: is priming the sprues before starting out considered OK? This is one environment where I'd appreciate the speed of acrylics, but those don't like their plastic bare all that much :roll:
No, it is not OK
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fredk wrote:
rob_van_riel wrote:Just a quick question: is priming the sprues before starting out considered OK?
No, it is not OK
Well, that's that then. I barely made it past drying time problems in Blitz XIX, and that was with the help of an enthousiastic summer sun. No such help will be forthcoming this time of year :sad:
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I have a free weekend so can indulge myself with a single Blitz starting tomorrow afternoon at 15.15 hrs.
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Nice choice David; that should be a straightforward build..... unless you are planning anything special? :grin:
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Nice one, David, it's good to see a P-51C as a change to the more commonly built D model. What's the "ground vehicle" included in the kit? a Jeep?
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Jim, I will be using the kit markings to represent the preserved P-51C with the Fantasy of Flight collection aircraft restored in the same markings as those shown on the box lid and yes it is a Jeep Shaun, but it will not be part of the blitz and will join the stash. The sprues have been washed, the civil registration decals were printed out previously as part of a number of identities prepared for future use and are now cut from the sheet ready to be used here.

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Hi it has been awhile since I have been modelling thought of maybe mucking up a Spitfire MK1a there is the review I did of it:

http://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=16347;


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Is there still time? How do sign up? Rules?

I did my first Blitzbau of a corsiar...I mucked it up good haha. Foggy canopy and blue bombs or drops tanks not olive drab Opps....


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Hi Michael>

Here are the guideline as posted here: http://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=54&t=16641;

The Blitzbau (BB) - A signature UAMF event

A Blitzbau is an independent event, not related to SB or GB, run in February and August. They are a calendar month long to enable participants to schedule their 'blitz' (or blitzes) when most convenient.

Each participant is expected to complete a kit of their choice, to a standard of their choosing, in a 24-hour period, with periodic (hourly or so) photo updates. There is a 'senior' (or 'wuss') option that allows the 24-hours to be split into two roughly equal periods with not more than 12 hours, preferably less, between them. There are no exceptions, excuses, extensions.

Extra non-credit karma is given for the clock used, food and drink consumed, music and videos, and other events in/around the work area. Forum Rules still apply !

A Blitzbau is all about participation and chatter from everyone, not just those who might be blitz-ing. It's fun .... try it out, just don't try too much the first time … But it is also fun to push your limits.

The keys to a Blitzbau are Planning and Time Management.
-- Look at your model - instructions, parts, painting, decaling - all you want beforehand.
-- Write down a simple plan; the kit instruction sequence may not be ideal for a Blitz.
-- Ensure you have all the useable paint (look in the pot), tools, glues, and aftermarket you need - before the clock starts.
-- Don't forget that you have to make regular progress posts with pictures and interact with other folks blitzing at the same time.


I feel with 10 hours to go Eastern Standard Time I would think about the next Blitzbau in August 2018.
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Thanks Jeff
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Well guys, calling this Blitz finished. Appreciate the participation. Some first timers and old salts in this one.

Thanks again and I will have John put the ribbon on .
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Great fun as always thanks for leading it, well done to everyone taking part, building or supporting.

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