AIR RACER GROUP BUILD BECAUSE WE FEEL THE NEED FOR SPEED

Guys almost forgot to ask you to let me know what you will be building, scale kit manufacturer and such for the roster

Daddy1 gald you are gonna do the F-82 I have been looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

Fermis your jets are in so get crazy man :)

Daddy1,

It isn't.  According to the Warbird Registry, the Hilliard Sea Fury is/was owned by a Joe Thibodeau out of Denver.  It flies/flew with race number 21, registered as N254SF.  Last thing I saw was that he still had it as of 2004, but was unflyable because of engine problems.

Buddy, thanks for that link!!!! That is an airplane you see and take your hat off, scratch your head with a big grin and then set the hat back on your head tilted way back and say "BOYYYYYY HOWDY!!!!!!"

Jonny Roscoe, I like the badge!!!

Thanks, still working on one right now that was just a quick one. Hey Randy Its a hard choice now between the spirit of Texas and MY NEW project Strega, Ill let you know soon. What would yall think would be better to see? Im down to build either one if not bot of them.

Bret

For those interested in jets, keep in mind that there was a jet class at the Cleveland races in the post-war years, 1946-49. F-80s, FJ-1s, F-84s, and F-86s participated. Believe it or not, the Air Force actually raced three Sabres at once on a 5-mile closed course. The fastest lap time for a Sabre was 635.4 mph!

Hmm, I've been thinking about my entry, and now I'm waffling. I might do a bubbletop Spitfire instead. I'll try to decide in the next couple of day... so many cool choices...

Kevin

 Can I start yet?

Can I start yet?

Can I start yet?

Can I start yet?

 Can't wait!!!

vetteman42 wrote:

...... Kg4kpg Hey guy dont get in too much of a hurry the start date is opening day of the Reno Air Races 2009 the 16th of September. Dont want ya jumpin the gun ya know. However if ya just cant wait and gotta watch the 40% partical build rule . But dont post WIP pictures before the 16th.

Oh okay.  I went ahead and started a Rufe float plane to keep me busy for a couple weeks.  I did open the kit and clean up some flash but nothing else, I promise.   I hope I can catch some of the races on TV, what channel do they use?  Outdoor Life Network?  ESPN?  Would love to see it in persone some day.

jimz66 wrote:

That sounds like fun, I wish I had the time and money, plus I don't have anything to fit into this category.

 Make something up, put your name on it!!! That's how I'm rollin!!!

jimz66 wrote:

That sounds like fun, I wish I had the time and money, plus I don't have anything to fit into this category.

You can make on of the Lance airs or pitts here www.taichiunlimiteddrawings.com/

That would be sweet to see. a completely scratch built lance air in 1/32 now that would be cool and new, I don't think anyone has done that yet from my knowledge.

MIflyer wrote:

For those interested in jets, keep in mind that there was a jet class at the Cleveland races in the post-war years, 1946-49. F-80s, FJ-1s, F-84s, and F-86s participated. Believe it or not, the Air Force actually raced three Sabres at once on a 5-mile closed course. The fastest lap time for a Sabre was 635.4 mph! Kevin

MIflyer Thanks for that info. I was watching the Reno air races from 1996 and I did forget they had a T-28 class in Military markings no race numbers or names on the aircraft. And kevin I cant say IO have ever seen a bubbletop Spit that would be interestin.

Fermis I am gonna start callin you BADfermis ya trouble maker Cant wait to see what you come up with.

Jimz66 Just about any aircraft would fit into the group so jump in the waters great

Someone had asked if the races were going to be on TV to my knowlage no they arent televised and that is something I have never understood because the Reno races draw a much bigger crowd than any NASCAR race does. I was lucky enough to have been to 3 of tham and I am tellin ya you have never been to a race until you have been to Reno !!! Just cant explaine what it feels and sounds like when those Unlimiteds are in the air. I think there is a company still around called Skyfire you can order tapes or dvds of the races.

 Actually, fermis had a hand in my idea in a race tricked F-82. Seeing the difficulties he had with the same kit , I thought one could bypass many of those issues by building it as a highly modified air racer. Something that would look cool and different. When I saw this thread , I thought, why not?. 

 Kevin, I agree , a bubbletop Spit in race livery would be interesting . 

 I remember, years  ago, on the old Wide World of Sports in the 70s. They would televise some of the unlimited finals. Very cool to watch. We also had an airshow in Kissime,FL during the fall that would host some Formula One racing. Unfortunatly that annual airshow is no longer held. 

 Looking forward to starting this build and seeing what everyone comes up with . My first GB, YEAAAAAAA!!!!

Mind if I get in on this, Randy?

Digging through my heap, I ran across a kit and remembered this group build. I've got the Academy 1/48 Spitfire FR. MK.XIVe. (whew) It's got markings for "CF-GMZ, ex TZ138, Cleveland Air Race 1949". Don't mind me... I'm just reading off the box.

Anyway, she's a beautiful bird and I would love to build her! Whadaya say?

Jmabx Do I mind if you join up with a Spitfire Mk XIV ????? Well leme tell ya, you are on the roster and welcome to the group of speed freaks

Guys I am down with the flu a really bad case of it so will prolly be a couple of days before I can get the work done on the group badges. Sorry but I cant sit here for more than a few munites at a time. I will tell ya some really good ones have been offered up. 

Thank you sir!

Hope you feel better soon!

Randy put me down for the Modified P-51D "Strega"...when you get a chance.

Hope you get to feeling well.

Bret

jmabx wrote:

Mind if I get in on this, Randy? Digging through my heap, I ran across a kit and remembered this group build. I've got the Academy 1/48 Spitfire FR. MK.XIVe. (whew) It's got markings for "CF-GMZ, ex TZ138, Cleveland Air Race 1949". Don't mind me... I'm just reading off the box. Anyway, she's a beautiful bird and I would love to build her! Whadaya say?

Those are legit - That airplane was race #80, flown by J.H.G. MacArthur. Came in 3rd in the Tinnerman Trophy race.

Kevin

vetteman42 wrote:

MIflyer Thanks for that info. I was watching the Reno air races from 1996 and I did forget they had a T-28 class in Military markings no race numbers or names on the aircraft. And kevin I cant say IO have ever seen a bubbletop Spit that would be interestin.

Well then, here's my *new* entry: 1/48 Airfix Spitfire Mk. XVIe, from the very first British national air races at Elmdon in 1949. I have some PE and Ultracast resin goodies for it, too.

It was raced by a Royal Auxiliary Air Force squadron, in a heat that was made up of all RAF aircraft, so they were all required to race in regular military operational configuration: camouflage, guns... everything but ammo. Should be something "different" compared to the brightly-painted Unlimiteds from Reno.

Sorry to change it up like that. If I get this one finished in a reasonable amount of time, I'll build the A-36, as well.

Kevin

acmodeler01 wrote:

When does this GB end? Or begin for that matter. I looked and probably missed it, but don't remember seeing dates.

Acmodeler01 the dates are on the front page. The build starts 9/16/2009 opening day of the Reno Air Races, and ends on the closing day of Reno 2010 I think that date will be around 9/19/2010 but I am not sure of that date yet.

Jonny Roscoe I will make the change on the front page. Can you tell me the scale and base kit manufacturer. You did choose a subject I am a bit partial to and the build I would have voted you build. I met Tiger at his homebase once and got the million dollar tour from him personally of his operation. After he showed us around he treated us to a small airshow in his P-40 Warhawk that he flys just for fun he said. Hes really a nice down home kinda guy who takes a lot of pride in his toys and showing them off.

Guys checkout the badges on the front page, I have 2 more to add over then next couple of days

vetteman42 wrote:

acmodeler01 wrote: When does this GB end? Or begin for that matter. I looked and probably missed it, but don't remember seeing dates. Acmodeler01 the dates are on the front page. The build starts 9/16/2009 opening day of the Reno Air Races, and ends on the closing day of Reno 2010 I think that date will be around 9/19/2010 but I am not sure of that date yet. Jonny Roscoe I will make the change on the front page. Can you tell me the scale and base kit manufacturer. You did choose a subject I am a bit partial to and the build I would have voted you build. I met Tiger at his homebase once and got the million dollar tour from him personally of his operation. After he showed us around he treated us to a small airshow in his P-40 Warhawk that he flys just for fun he said. Hes really a nice down home kinda guy who takes a lot of pride in his toys and showing them off. Guys checkout the badges on the front page, I have 2 more to add over then next couple of days

Sweet. You didnt by any chance get some cockpit pictures of her did you or any at that? Im gonna be Doing the Hasegawa 1/32 P-51D.

Bret

MIflyer wrote:

Those are legit - That airplane was race #80, flown by J.H.G. MacArthur. Came in 3rd in the Tinnerman Trophy race.

Thanks for that pic Kevin... very nice! I think I'm going to enjoy building this one!

jmabx wrote:

MIflyer wrote: Those are legit - That airplane was race #80, flown by J.H.G. MacArthur. Came in 3rd in the Tinnerman Trophy race. Thanks for that pic Kevin... very nice! I think I'm going to enjoy building this one!

You're welcome! Looks like you and I will be the Spitfire pilots in this build.

Don't forget the Yaks!

I'm trying to finish up a twin engined, contra-rotating prop Mustang for another build and hope to post the photos in the aircraft section within the month. I hope.

Not sure I can get sucked into another build, but a year is a good time to get off my lazy behind and actually finish something. I'll poke around and get back with what I'll build for this GB.

If any of you are interested, here are links to the 2006 and 2007 Reno races with lots of photos for ideas!

2006

2007

jmabx wrote:

MIflyer wrote: Those are legit - That airplane was race #80, flown by J.H.G. MacArthur. Came in 3rd in the Tinnerman Trophy race. Thanks for that pic Kevin... very nice! I think I'm going to enjoy building this one!

I've been toying with different prop ideas for my the Griffon powered F-82 I'm planning. That pic will be a great help.

OH MY GOD!!  The waiting is killing my inner child...

can i start yet?

what about now

now?

Oh lord!

Figures that I overlooked the dates, I haven't been firing on all cylinders recently.

Anyway... you can count me in. I got a sweet conversion kit from the Nationals: Werner's Wing's 1/48 Bf-109V14. I'll be building it as flown by Ernst Udet in 1937.

This one is pretty cool because you see so few of them. I bought it because I had never seen a red Bf-109 before. Here are a couple of links:
http://www.aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=938

http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Rev3/2501-2600/rev2526-WernerWings-Bf-109/00.shtm