2013 Group build suggestion: Spitfire/Seafire in 1/72: Pt.2

[Chuck Finley]

Have a couple of PR.XIs knocking around - March or anytime is fine!

Have you seen the Xtradecal sheet for PR XIX's? I am considering picking up another and make it Turkish Green/Lt. Blue.

I was in wishful thinking mode there! I have a couple of Mk.XIXs but no XIs...although I might try converting an arifix IX into an XI sometime.
The Turkish versions sounds interesting! I think Heritage Aviation also do a decal sheet for a Turkish PR.XIX.

Well, if you have your heart set on a PRXI, Hannants has a bunch of Spitfire PR XIs by MPM/Special Hobby in stock and the kit has an injection canopy and a nice selection of markings.

[JohnRatzenberger]

Posted to calendar for March 1st to April 1st.

Forum will go up within a day.

[Sissel]

Have a couple of PR.XIs knocking around - March or anytime is fine!

Have you seen the Xtradecal sheet for PR XIX's? I am considering picking up another and make it Turkish Green/Lt. Blue.

I was in wishful thinking mode there! I have a couple of Mk.XIXs but no XIs...although I might try converting an arifix IX into an XI sometime.
The Turkish versions sounds interesting! I think Heritage Aviation also do a decal sheet for a Turkish PR.XIX.

Well, if you have your heart set on a PRXI, Hannants has a bunch of Spitfire PR XIs by MPM/Special Hobby in stock and the kit has an injection canopy and a nice selection of markings.

I just bought the MPM Pr Xi, gonna make it Norwegian offcourse. Can't wait to start this GB.

[lancfan]

Will watch with interest but will not take part as March is out for me due to involvement in the Apollo 11 GB as participant and assistant lead.

David.

[Chuck Finley]

I do have a request for my British cousins. As Gabby Gabreski first experienced European combat with a Polish squadron in the RAF before transferring over to the 56th Fighter Group, I am putting out a request for a assistant GBL from across the pond. With the time difference, it appears that I am on when the others are off and vice-verse. So, any offer will be most greatly appreciated.

On a side note, check out "Air Aces" if it is out where you live. The episode on Douglas Bader was a must see.

[TomW]

Had a bit of a stash diving session this afternoon to get ready for this GB (note to self - really need to catalogue the stash ) and have come up with 5 candidates all in 1/72:

Airfix Spitfire 22
Sword Seafire 17
Legato Seafire 46
Legato Spitfire 14
Rareplanes Seafire 47

What do people reckon??

Regards

Tom

[JohnRatzenberger]

The GB Forum is up and running, right here.

Have fun !!