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

[Chuck Finley]

Hello:

Here is the new and improved Spitfire/Seafire group build in 1/72. It has been blessed by jRatz

- My idea is for a group build of postwar Seafires/Spitfires in 1/72 scale.
- Historical only, no what ifs.
- It can include any variant as long as it is from 1946 and up. I was thinking of allowing any manufacturer (Airfix, CMR, Special Hobby/MPM, Heller,etc.) as long as the kit is 1/72 scale.

- The idea is to have fun.

I am suggesting a quick start for March.

That way I can use those 19 Squadron decals from 1946 on my Heller Spitfire Mk.XVI

[mightymikeD]

Alright, Chuck..

You're in the right place.. might need to tighten the definition of the proposal a wee bit though.. the guidleines for proposing a GB are here..

http://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=54&t=4307

There was a Seafire build recently but this lot are gaga for Supermarine anything so this could have legs..

[Old_Tonto]

Count me in.

You can never have too many Spitfires.

[lancfan]

I'm up for this one, I voted for 1- postwar Spitfire/Seafire.

David.

[Ian]

On the premise that you can never have too many Spitfires (despite what Mrs. Ian says....) I'm in.
I'll wait to vote till you've tidied up in terms of GB guidelines.

[JohnRatzenberger]

As per remarks above, I have sent Chuck a PM on our Guidelines, and hopefully this proposal can be recast within them ....

[AndrewR]

I'll be in!

[Sissel]

I'm definitely in! There's a rumour going about that one can never have too many Spitfires. I build them and can verify that.

[mightymikeD]

I'm definitely in! There's a rumour going about that one can never have too many Spitfires. I build them and can verify that.

I have no idea how these rumours get started.

That said I may join in this, even though I don't build Spits. I fancy doing one in Fijian Markings.. or maybe psychedelic.

oh, postwar in ver poll..

[jssel]

I am the one vote for the Griffin Spitfire/Seafire. But either or works.

[PaulBradley]

Once clearly defined, I shall participate - after all, I've heard it said "You cannot have too many Spitfires." It was either Neil Robinson or Hugh Dowding, I forget.....

[mightymikeD]

Once clearly defined, I shall participate - after all, I've heard it said "You cannot have too many Spitfires." It was either Neil Robinson or Hugh Dowding, I forget.....

Shakespeare.. Hamlet Act III

"To Build or not to Build-That Is the Question:
Whether 'Tis nobler in the mind to suffer
The sprues and flash of outrageous Corsairs
Or to take CA against a Sea Fury
And by opposing, ignore them.. To Build.. Perchance a Hurri?
NO more! And by Build we mean Spit!
And you can never have too many of those, squire"

[PaulBradley]

Love it, Mike!

[Gregers]

And with the Corsair's build, raging with Revell
whilst he ate his food, it gave him hell
shall in these confines of a forum voice
Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the spitfires of war;
That this foul deed shall smell above the MEK
With corsair men, groaning for the build-able.

Oh and option one for me please.

All the best.

Greg

[AndrewR]

I have the Freightdog Post War Spitfires decal sheet, largely intact, so if anyone needs suitable decals, just send me a PM

I might even try a Ventura Seafire XV for this one. If I lose my marbles completely

Cheers



Andrew


PS You've all forgotten the real Shakespearean Spitfire quote, from King Lear:

(King Lear) Rumble thy bellyful! Spit, fire! Spout, rain! Nor rain, wind, thunder, fire are my daughters.