Nifty Fifties build? *** Complete/Archived ***
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Nifty Fifties build? *** Complete/Archived ***
Would anybody be interested in a Nifty Fifties build? The build would cover any aircraft flown from January 1, 1950 to December 31, 1959. The subjects must wear marking from that period and can be any aircraft (civil and military) or helicopter from that period and any country. Also, any scale is viable as long as the subject falls into the correct period. Thus a Boeing SB-17G flown during the Korean War would be allowed but a F-89J in ADC grey and ANG marking is not. Incidentally a YF-4H-1 Phantom II is allowed since it began flight testing on 27 May 1958.
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Re: Nifty Fifties build?
As I'm rapidly approaching 50 this would seem like an obvious build for me to take part in. I'll have a look in the stash for a suitable victim. Count me in.
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Re: Nifty Fifties build?
Maybe...
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Re: Nifty Fifties build?
Well, I hit the big five oh last year so it's topical for me. depending on when. I have loads of contenders in the stash.
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Re: Nifty Fifties build?
I like the sound of this particularly if we can do it early next year.
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Re: Nifty Fifties build?
The subject is perfect and the mojo seems to be returning so a definitely maybe
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Re: Nifty Fifties build?
Count me too -> Yakowlew Yak-17 1/72
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Re: Nifty Fifties build?
I was born in the fifties so will a model of me as a baby count
I like this GB idea and must have something in the stash that will do, so sign me up.
I like this GB idea and must have something in the stash that will do, so sign me up.
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Yeah! sounds golden. Put me down as strong probable.
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Re: Nifty Fifties build?
Seems to be enough interest Chuck. Maybe a date poll?
I fancy building a MiG-19 for this. Has anyone built the Bilek kit?
I fancy building a MiG-19 for this. Has anyone built the Bilek kit?
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Re: Nifty Fifties build?
Does a B-36 count for this. Service was 1950-1959 but first flight would have been earlier (late 40's?).
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Re: Nifty Fifties build?
It most certainly does count and should you plan on the 1/72 scale Monogram kt, you should take a look at Sprectre Resins (http://www.millcreekconsultants.com/Spectre-p1.html;). They have a nice Mk-17/24 Nuclear shape and should be getting it back in stock. Only the B-36 carried that bomb ( 24' 8" long and weighed 24 tons). With a 10-15 megaton yield, it would make a nice load-out. I have one for mine.MarkyM607 wrote:Does a B-36 count for this. Service was 1950-1959 but first flight would have been earlier (late 40's?).
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Re: Nifty Fifties build?
Looking through my stash, my choices include:
F-101C Voodoo, F-94B, F-94C Starfire, F4U-5 Corsair, AU-1 Corsair, XF-88, XF-90, YF-93A, F7U-3M, F4D Skyray, KC-135A, B-52D, B-52G
Meteor NF.11/14, Vampire FB.5,
Yak-23,
Decisions, decisions. :P
F-101C Voodoo, F-94B, F-94C Starfire, F4U-5 Corsair, AU-1 Corsair, XF-88, XF-90, YF-93A, F7U-3M, F4D Skyray, KC-135A, B-52D, B-52G
Meteor NF.11/14, Vampire FB.5,
Yak-23,
Decisions, decisions. :P
On second thoughts, let's not go to Camelot. It is a silly place!
Re: Nifty Fifties build?
Thanks for that link Chuck. Might be worth a go. I don't have the monogram version but the Revell one, probably the same thing??. I had seen conversion sets that allow you to make the retractable gun turrets so that might be worth a look too.Chuck Finley wrote:It most certainly does count and should you plan on the 1/72 scale Monogram kt, you should take a look at Sprectre Resins (http://www.millcreekconsultants.com/Spectre-p1.html;). They have a nice Mk-17/24 Nuclear shape and should be getting it back in stock. Only the B-36 carried that bomb ( 24' 8" long and weighed 24 tons). With a 10-15 megaton yield, it would make a nice load-out. I have one for mine.MarkyM607 wrote:Does a B-36 count for this. Service was 1950-1959 but first flight would have been earlier (late 40's?).
Hoping to return to modelling sometime this year!!
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