Edgar Brooks Mem GB: Every Mark Spitfire *** Archived ***

[DazDaMan]

Edgar frequented the Key Publishing Forum quite a bit, so I knew of him through that.

Definitely a good idea to honour him in this GB.

[Martin R]

The Motion is carried. The Edgar Brooks Memorial GB it shall be.

regards,

Martin

[PaulBradley]

Thank you, all.

[Stuart]

I think that's a great idea Paul - and what greater tribute to a man that loved the Spitfire than a GB that intends to build every mark.

Regards

Stuart

[JohnRatzenberger]

I will get things renamed shortly and carry the "every mark" as a subtitle where possible.

[Martin R]

I will get things renamed shortly and carry the "every mark" as a subtitle where possible.

Thanks, John!

[Old_Tonto]

That is sad news and this GB will be a fitting tribute. He was a good guy and always willing to share his knowledge.

[Molly-new]

I have recently been researching the Supermarine Speed Spitfire N.17 (K9834), a Spitfire Mk I modified for an attempt on the world air speed record in 1938. Would this fit into the criteria of this GB?

[Stevehnz]

I'd like to have a go at this one too, but all the various marks have been well snaffled, so, I was wondering if the captured Spitfire Mk V fitted with a DB605 would fit with this? I've a Classic Planes conversion for the Airfix Spitfire Vb I could build.
Steve.

[Martin R]

I have recently been researching the Supermarine Speed Spitfire N.17 (K9834), a Spitfire Mk I modified for an attempt on the world air speed record in 1938. Would this fit into the criteria of this GB?

The answer is an unequivocal, "yes!"

regards,

Martin

[Martin R]

I'd like to have a go at this one too, but all the various marks have been well snaffled, so, I was wondering if the captured Spitfire Mk V fitted with a DB605 would fit with this? I've a Classic Planes conversion for the Airfix Spitfire Vb I could build.
Steve.

Steve,

Now we've got "the basics" covered, I am more than open to other offers. If you wish to do the DB605 (601?) variant, then that'd be fine by me. However, note that I would also be happy for someone to do second examples of variants that are already covered. After all, there are many paint schemes / detailed differences between different Mk IXs (for example).

Up to you.

regards,

Martin

[Molly-new]

I have recently been researching the Supermarine Speed Spitfire N.17 (K9834), a Spitfire Mk I modified for an attempt on the world air speed record in 1938. Would this fit into the criteria of this GB?

The answer is an unequivocal, "yes!"

regards,

Martin

Thank you Martin, looking forward to this.

[Martin R]

Hi folks,

Dates for this GB are: 27 Feb to 10 April, so we've got our 6 week build period for those building multiple versions. For those not, I hope we can get some nice early finishes in the Gallery!

regards,

Martin

[DazDaMan]

That'll do for me - it's looking like this will be the only GB I can commit to next year!

[Kitaholic]

kits and decals are ready, just need to order a couple of resin bits then sorted