Choosing a Single Kit GB subject
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Re: Choosing a Single Kit GB subject
I love the idea of a Hawk but to be fair they are hard to come by these days. Every now and then I look to see if I can find a hawk or Eagle and there is rarely anything within a reasonable price range.
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Re: Choosing a Single Kit GB subject
I like some of the biplane ideas as it would get people like me out of my fast jet comfort zone. My thoughts include - (and their not all in my stash!)
Any of the Revell WWI series reissues such as the DH 2, SE5A or D.VII etc
Matchbox Gladiator, Fury, Walrus or Stranraer
Airfix Tiger Moth, Demon or Bulldog
Non biplane ideas -
Airfix Islander
Airfix Anson
If I go down the jet route, the Airfix Buccaneer, Lightning F.1/F3 (or Hasegawa/NOVO/Revell/FROG-spawn F.6?), Canberra B(I)8/PR.9, Hawk (HS/BAe type!)
I was trying to think on armour kits but I'm struggling on something that ticks all the right boxes.
EDIT - flash of inspiration - What of the Italeri range of 1/72 Huey kits, whilst not necessarily a single kit GB, their range of Hueys are obviously all related and offer a wide range of schemes, operators and eras.
Any of the Revell WWI series reissues such as the DH 2, SE5A or D.VII etc
Matchbox Gladiator, Fury, Walrus or Stranraer
Airfix Tiger Moth, Demon or Bulldog
Non biplane ideas -
Airfix Islander
Airfix Anson
If I go down the jet route, the Airfix Buccaneer, Lightning F.1/F3 (or Hasegawa/NOVO/Revell/FROG-spawn F.6?), Canberra B(I)8/PR.9, Hawk (HS/BAe type!)
I was trying to think on armour kits but I'm struggling on something that ticks all the right boxes.
EDIT - flash of inspiration - What of the Italeri range of 1/72 Huey kits, whilst not necessarily a single kit GB, their range of Hueys are obviously all related and offer a wide range of schemes, operators and eras.
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Re: Choosing a Single Kit GB subject
Airfix Buccaneer, Now that I can do. I have one of those all planned and in the stash ready to go.
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Re: Choosing a Single Kit GB subject
On a not-so-accurate count, we have at least two mentions of the following:
EE Lightning
Hampden
Ar 196
Anson
Islander/Defender
Hudson
Antarctic
SE5a
Bulldog
Stranraer
Fury
Alb DV
Want to take these to a next-level vote ?
EE Lightning
Hampden
Ar 196
Anson
Islander/Defender
Hudson
Antarctic
SE5a
Bulldog
Stranraer
Fury
Alb DV
Want to take these to a next-level vote ?
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Re: Choosing a Single Kit GB subject
Sorry, Dirk, I thought I had seen somewhere that they were being rereleased...and thinking that I might as well drag them out of the stash for building as their value would have reverted to normal...might have gotten the rerelease of the Angel interceptor mixed up with someone's wish list...would be a cook GB though...Dirkpitt289 wrote:I love the idea of a Hawk but to be fair they are hard to come by these days. Every now and then I look to see if I can find a hawk or Eagle and there is rarely anything within a reasonable price range.
Please critique my posts honestly i.e. say what you think so I can learn and improve...
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Yep...let's go to a vote although I'll be hacked off if the Islander wins as I just got rid of my unbuilt one last year...
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Re: Choosing a Single Kit GB subject
You're just ahead of me John, so go for it.jRatz wrote:On a not-so-accurate count, we have at least two mentions of the following:
EE Lightning
Hampden
Ar 196
Anson
Islander/Defender
Hudson
Antarctic
SE5a
Bulldog
Stranraer
Fury
Alb DV
Want to take these to a next-level vote ?
Note that the Albatros was an Eduard 1/72. Can I suggest a Pick-your-favourite-three?
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Re: Choosing a Single Kit GB subject
That would be sweet if they didSJPONeill wrote:Sorry, Dirk, I thought I had seen somewhere that they were being rereleased...and thinking that I might as well drag them out of the stash for building as their value would have reverted to normal...might have gotten the rerelease of the Angel interceptor mixed up with someone's wish list...would be a cook GB though...Dirkpitt289 wrote:I love the idea of a Hawk but to be fair they are hard to come by these days. Every now and then I look to see if I can find a hawk or Eagle and there is rarely anything within a reasonable price range.
.... Dirk
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