Bomber Build GB Poll Thread *** Completed/Archived ***
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Bomber Build GB Poll Thread *** Completed/Archived ***
Arising from an original proposal by Martin R, this is a poll to identify a convenient time slot for the proposed Bomber build. To clarify the scope of the GB and reading back through the original thread, it seems that the consensus was for a generic bomber build, that is to say any aircraft designed from the outset to carry bombs (or a single bomb) as it's primary function. The ability to defend itself as a secondary function is permissible but not the reverse.
So, a Lancaster is in, a P51 with bomb racks is not.
The timescale will be for a six-ish week build, dates to include as many weekends as possible.
Please place your vote, and add to this thread to confirm interest, and chosen timing. The poll will run for 15 days from today
If you have a specific time-slot you wish to add, select 'other' on the poll and put the details in your thread entry.....Thank you!!
So, a Lancaster is in, a P51 with bomb racks is not.
The timescale will be for a six-ish week build, dates to include as many weekends as possible.
Please place your vote, and add to this thread to confirm interest, and chosen timing. The poll will run for 15 days from today
If you have a specific time-slot you wish to add, select 'other' on the poll and put the details in your thread entry.....Thank you!!
Best wishes
Jim
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Re: Bomber Build GB Poll Thread
Nothing works well -- I bought a WNW Camel for that GB in June and am planning a biplane bomber so things could get a bit complicated.
I picked mid-June, intending to get a running start on the Camel such that by mid-June the main work is done and that I can get into a bomber while I tidy up the Camel.
I picked mid-June, intending to get a running start on the Camel such that by mid-June the main work is done and that I can get into a bomber while I tidy up the Camel.
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Re: Bomber Build GB Poll Thread
voted; mid june plus for me too
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Re: Bomber Build GB Poll Thread
I voted for mid-may but as I have no other group builds planned I can be flexible.
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Re: Bomber Build GB Poll Thread
I went for the beginning of June, but I'm happy to follow the crowd.
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Re: Bomber Build GB Poll Thread
I voted Mid July but can always adapt to the selected vote.
Hoping to return to modelling sometime this year!!
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I've got a XB-71 Valkyrie lined up for this year so will try and take part whenever it occurs.
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Re: Bomber Build GB Poll Thread
hi i'm not sure if this will qualify but ive got a B26K Counter Invader that i'd like to attempt soon
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From Wikipedia: The Douglas A-26 Invader (designated B-26 between 1948 and 1965) is a twin-engined light bomber and ground attack aircraft and that's good enough for me as the 26K is derived from the A (B)-26planecrazyman61 wrote:hi i'm not sure if this will qualify but ive got a B26K Counter Invader that i'd like to attempt soon
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Re: Bomber Build GB Poll Thread
I voted other for selfish reasons. I'll be gone late May to probably October.
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Re: Bomber Build GB Poll Thread
I can go with whatever the group decides. That said, Hannants has just put up a Valom B-45 Tornado in future releases. Depending on when the build takes place, I would love to have a go with the B-45.
On second thoughts, let's not go to Camelot. It is a silly place!
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Re: Bomber Build GB Poll Thread
We have seven votes; with me that would make eight.
The poll suggests early to mid-June as the favourite start time, so I'll go for mid-June as the casting vote.
If anyone else wants to join in please feel free to do so and I'll ask John to put this onto the calender
Bombs Away Chaps!!
The poll suggests early to mid-June as the favourite start time, so I'll go for mid-June as the casting vote.
If anyone else wants to join in please feel free to do so and I'll ask John to put this onto the calender
Bombs Away Chaps!!
Best wishes
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"Never put off till tomorrow, what you can do the day after tomorrow"
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Re: Bomber Build GB Poll Thread
Posted on the original thread but missed the poll, The winning start time is fine for me, I plan to build the Airfix HP 0/400.
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Re: Bomber Build GB Poll Thread
Excellent choice David; fully rigged I trust? I think from when I built it, there are full rigging diagrams in the instructions and the wings are moulded with separate upper and lower faces to make it easier!
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"Never put off till tomorrow, what you can do the day after tomorrow"
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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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Re: Bomber Build GB Poll Thread
and there are holes moulded in the wings to thread the rigging !iggie wrote:the wings are moulded with separate upper and lower faces to make it easier!
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