RAF 100 in 2018. *** GB Forum is Open ***

[dollar19]

Boy you got that right!

[JohnRatzenberger]

Yeah, but the K2, IMO, is the cooler model -- gives you the opportunity to have a few smaller models nursing, so to speak.

[dollar19]

Nice display!

[iggie]

I have now decided on my entry for this GB; some of you will be aware of the recent passing of my father in law and in honour of his RAF service I'm going to build the Special Hobby 1/32 Tempest MK.II Hi-tech kit (which I have just ordered!)

[Dazzled]

I have now decided on my entry for this GB; some of you will be aware of the recent passing of my father in law and in honour of his RAF service I'm going to build the Special Hobby 1/32 Tempest MK.II Hi-tech kit (which I have just ordered!)

Excellent choice Jim, and a fitting tribute.

[DavidWomby]

You may want to consider holding on to the 617 Squadron Vulcan for the upcoming 617 Anniversary GB?

David

That's a good point David. To be honest, the 617 GB hadn't really entered my radar and if I'm fair it might be a bit of an ask to build the Vulcan, rescribed and with all the surgery to fit the resin upgrade in 5 weeks. Particularly as my birthday is in the middle of it and I'll be in the South of France for a while.

No problem. I agree it would be a squeeze without your events but boy, a trip to the South of France sounds good anytime!

I actually will be struggling to do the 617 GB myself even though I proposed it - my daughter's wedding will keep us from home until May 2 and we are going to have house guests from then until the end of that week. I thought I'd be OK starting then if I stuck to something simple but now I have to go to the UK on May 21 until June 1. In fact, as I write this I am realizing I only have 2 weeks and am probably going to have to pull out of my own suggested GB.

David

[Stuart]

I have now decided on my entry for this GB; some of you will be aware of the recent passing of my father in law and in honour of his RAF service I'm going to build the Special Hobby 1/32 Tempest MK.II Hi-tech kit (which I have just ordered!)

Jim,

I was very sad to hear of the passing of your Father in law, but I have to say I'm very glad you've decided to use this GB to pay tribute to him - This is just the sort of thing I want this GB to be about.

I photo's and story you shared in your WW thread were very interesting, and showed a very interesting piece of RAF history e.g RAF ground crew prepping aircraft for another country. That being the case as GBL I'd be more than happy if you wanted to build your Tempest in RPAF markings as per the photos - It's up to you. either way it's a fitting tribute.

Regards

Stuart

[iggie]

I have now decided on my entry for this GB; some of you will be aware of the recent passing of my father in law and in honour of his RAF service I'm going to build the Special Hobby 1/32 Tempest MK.II Hi-tech kit (which I have just ordered!)

Jim,

I was very sad to hear of the passing of your Father in law, but I have to say I'm very glad you've decided to use this GB to pay tribute to him - This is just the sort of thing I want this GB to be about.

I photo's and story you shared in your WW thread were very interesting, and showed a very interesting piece of RAF history e.g RAF ground crew prepping aircraft for another country. That being the case as GBL I'd be more than happy if you wanted to build your Tempest in RPAF markings as per the photos - It's up to you. either way it's a fitting tribute.

Regards

Stuart

Thank you Stuart; to be honest I'd forgotten that an RPAF was not RAF!
As Fred clearly worked on both RAF and RPAF Tempests, I'll make a decision when the kit arrives if that's ok with you?

[Stuart]

Well that shows my lack of knowledge, I just assumed they were different

I'll leave it up to you, but either way I'll look forward to it as the Tempest is one of my favourite aircraft.

[DavidWomby]

Well that shows my lack of knowledge, I just assumed they were different

I'll leave it up to you, but either way I'll look forward to it as the Tempest is one of my favourite aircraft.

Then you may be in luck. I've not decided but a Tempest V or VI in 1/72 is on my short list after seeing your Frog one.

David

[iggie]

Well that shows my lack of knowledge, I just assumed they were different

I'll leave it up to you, but either way I'll look forward to it as the Tempest is one of my favourite aircraft.

I was worried that although the same aircraft in both cases, an RPAF Tempest would not be allowable as it was not RAF.....but if you are happy for me to stick with the Royal Pakistan Air Force version of an ex RAF machine then I'll be very happy to build it

[Stuart]

Well that shows my lack of knowledge, I just assumed they were different

I'll leave it up to you, but either way I'll look forward to it as the Tempest is one of my favourite aircraft.

I was worried that although the same aircraft in both cases, an RPAF Tempest would not be allowable as it was not RAF.....but if you are happy for me to stick with the Royal Pakistan Air Force version of an ex RAF machine then I'll be very happy to build it

More than happy iggie.

[Dazzled]

I've finally made a decision. All will be revealed in due course

[iggie]

I've finally made a decision. All will be revealed in due course

Tease.....

At least it won't be a Mig......or will it?

[MarkyM607]

Spitfire.