Generally people post the major bits of their build, but there really are no minimums or maximums, just what you feel needs showing.

I find GBs fall into one of three types,

Historical where many builders give a lot of history about the subject they are building (WW2 carrier based planes, Mig Killers, supersonic bombers etc).

Technique where the focus tends to be tips and tricks of a particular kit or method of building / painting. This could be a particular kit (Revell 1/72 P40 Warhawk), a type of kit (resin, vacform etc) or technique (natural metal finish, splinter camoflage etc).

Just for fun, what ifs, sci fi, story based (WW3) etc. Really all GBs should be fun, but these seem to be more about the set up, and less about the building.

Of course most GBs include some of all of these bits, its really more where the focus of teh build lies.

As a natural metal finish is basically about different was of doing a natural metal finish, you can kind of think of it like writing a how to article. Show off how you are getting your finish, and offer the good / bad to the particular method you have chosen.  

I'm in with an Airfix 1:48 TSR-2! You're all going to be surprised to see how this one comes out and what livery it will feature. I've got it taped together for mock up...Wow what a monster!

Hey vetteman,

Can I come in? I have an old classic Revell 1/32 P-47 razorback. I've been planning to use it to learn how to do a reynold's wrap NMF on it. I have a couple of other GB's to finish but the long build time makes it easy to get it done before the May 1, 2010 deadline. If this is OK, count me in!

What about 1/48 DC3 partly in Natural Metal Finish.

Hi - Oops, forgot to say what I'll be using.  My build will be the 1:72 B-29A from Academy.  The kit is #2154 and boxed as "Enola Gay" though I'll be modeling a different aircraft with custom markings and a few AM bits and pieces.  Barry

If this is truly a 1 year group build, can I build 2?  Maybe a 1/48 B-29 Superfortress?

 

Cheers

vetteman42 wrote:

Lancair IV wrote: If this is truly a 1 year group build, can I build 2?  Maybe a 1/48 B-29 Superfortress?   Cheers You bet you can build 2 Lancair IV or more if you like The rules don't place a limit on the number of aircraft that can be entered in the group build. Let me know if you want me to add your B-29 to the list. I was thinking of doing 2 if I can make the time. Maybe an F-82 or P-61. I think a NMF P-61 would look really nice and I havent seen it done.

 

What the heck...Sign me up for the 1/48 B-29 Superfort as well.  I have a year.  Pleanty of time right?  Famous last words.

 

I for one would like to see the P-61 in NMF.  I dare ya....

 

Cheers

Lancair IV wrote:

vetteman42 wrote:  Lancair IV wrote: If this is truly a 1 year group build, can I build 2?  Maybe a 1/48 B-29 Superfortress?   Cheers You bet you can build 2 Lancair IV or more if you like The rules don't place a limit on the number of aircraft that can be entered in the group build. Let me know if you want me to add your B-29 to the list. I was thinking of doing 2 if I can make the time. Maybe an F-82 or P-61. I think a NMF P-61 would look really nice and I havent seen it done.    What the heck...Sign me up for the 1/48 B-29 Superfort as well.  I have a year.  Pleanty of time right?  Famous last words.   I for one would like to see the P-61 in NMF.  I dare ya....   Cheers

Lancair IV You are now signed up for a B-29 also they look so nice in NMF.

I do have a P-61 on the bench err TV tray for another GB now and was looking at it and thinking ......... well you know how that goes. However I do have another that just might end up here.

 

drdull wrote:

Hi Vetteman.  I'd like to join too.  I've been wanting to build a 1/72 B-29 as V-Square-42 of the 499th bomb group 73rd bomb wing.  I'm planning on using Hawkeye's Talon acrylics.  Barry

 

Good morning,

I joined this group because I was searching around the internet for intormation on my Grandpa's WWII plane, besides I love models...Anyway, the model you want to build is the plane my Grandpa flew off of Saipan.  Is there a reasone you picked that patricular plane?  I have a picture of the plane and crew, I'd be happy to post it up if you're interested.

After some debate I've decided to join this GB.  I have several subjects to pick from (P-47, B-58, B-36, B-29, B-17, among others) but I'm thinking I'll go with the kit my mother-in-law just picked up for me at a garage sale, an old AMT/ERTL B-35.  The kit is missing some parts that I will either have to leave off or try to replicate myself but it will definitely be a NMF finish.