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Airfix Group Build 2011-2012
Posted by Scorpiomikey on Thursday, August 11, 2011 4:23 PM

After a wee bit of interest in the feeler thread im posting a proper GB here with all the rules.

Lets get into it.

1. Must be an airfix kit. Can be from any time period, any tooling, as long as its branded airfix. (you can even paint up the original airfix combs if you really want, lol)

2. If you have a kit that is branded differently but is deffinatly an airfix tooling, if you can prove this i will accept it.

3. Start Date will be sept 1st 2011. This gives enough time for people to prepare.

4. End date will be Sept 1st 2012. Plenty of time to work through the more complicated kits.

5. When signing up please post Kit name and scale.

6. It can be OOB or as much AM or scratchbuilding as you desire.

Ill have a badge up before the start date.

Off we go people.

Enjoy yourselves. 

Thanks to VanceCrozier we have a badge. If anyone has any special size requests feel free to ask him.

Same rules as always, save the badge to your own personal image hosting account before putting it in your signature. A completed entry is required before you may take the badge.

"I am a leaf on the wind, watch how i soar"

Recite the litanies, fire up the Gellar field, a poo storm is coming Hmm 

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Posted by Scorpiomikey on Thursday, August 11, 2011 4:23 PM

List of entrants.

Scorpiomikey.

Supermarine Walrus. 1:72

Checkmateking02.

Gloster Gladiator. 1:72

Completed pics and backstory on pg 60

Bondoman.

Supermarine S6B 1:72

TSR.2 1:72

Bsyamato.

Westland Scout 1:72

Mig-23 1:72

Traveller.

TSR2 1:48

Completed Photos Pg 54

Greenshirt.

Vickers Wellington 1:72

Supermarine Spitfire Mk1a 1:72

TD4438.

Supermarine Walrus. 1:72

Completed Photos Pg17

Brewster Buffalo F2A-1 1:72

Completed photos. Pg35.

HMS Ark Royal 1:600

Completed Images Pg 53

MilitaryAircraft101.

HS-123 1:72

BF-110 1:72

Jafa.

Supermarine Spitfire Mk1a 1:72

BV-141 1:72

Hawker Hurricane Mk1 1:72

Airfield Control Tower 1:76

VanceCrozier.

He-177 1:72

Mirage F1c 1:72

Completed Pics pg62

TheNavigator.

HMS Warspite 1:600

SimonL.

TBA

gunner_chris.

25 pounder with quad 1:72

Completed Pics Pg61

Theuns.

BF 110 1:72

S.A.330 Puma 1:72

Spitfire MkI/MkIIa 1:72


Griffin.

Supermarine Spitfire Mk1a 1:72

Completed photos. pg 91

Casper the chihuahua. 

Harrier FRS.1 1:24

This thing is huge, check out pg 69-70 for completed pics and a size comparison.

Lewbud.

Supermarine Spitfire Mk1a 1:72

Completed Pics Pg60

Saturn 1B Apollo 7 1:144

Space Shuttle 1:144

The real red baron.

Hawker Hurricane Mk1 1:72

Completed photos pg30

Corsair 1:72

Completed photos Pg44

Curtiss SB2C Helldiver. 1:72

Completed Photos pg56

Curtiss Hawk-81-A-2 1:72

Completed Photos Pg72

Blohm & Voss BV-141 1:72

A6M2 Zero 1:72

Trabi.

A4D-1 Skyhawk 1:72

Peterjb.

Ju87-b stuka 1:48


Nomad68.

Avro Anson 1:72

Centhot.

Sopwith Camel 2F1 1:72


Grumman Gosling/Widgeon 1:72

Phil_H.

Firefly Mk.V. 1:72

Rob Gronovius:

Crusader 1:32

DUSTER.

Ford 1910 Model T Construction Kit. pattern no. 1337 1:32

Completed photos pg37.

JMart.

RAF 63ft Rescue Launch 1:72

cdclukey.

HMS Trafalgar 1:350

Noah_T.

HS.129 1:72

Completed photos. pg38

FW-190 A 7 1:72

Spitfire Mk1 1:72

Completed Shots on pg28

Bristol Blenhiem MkIV 1:72

Khalee2.

FAA Corsair 1:72

Completed Photos Pg38

Mig 15 1:72

Completed pics pg 57

Spitfire Mk2a 1:72 (With oodles of AM)

TalAfarDave.

TBA.

eatthis.

TSR-2 1:72.

Completed Pics Pg 44

Completed Pg 49

Osher.

AH-64 1:48.

Alex Shaw:

Concorde 1:72

Willy's Jeep 1:72

Completed photos pg-51

chopper9994.

Stuka 1:24

Hurcmech.

Stuka 1:48 Completed.

Completed Photos Page 80.

taxtp:

HMS Trafalgar 1:350 

Completed Photos Pg74

randypandy831:

Supermarine Seafire F.XVII 1:48

duiker2106:

Spitfire Mk1A 1:24

"I am a leaf on the wind, watch how i soar"

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Posted by checkmateking02 on Thursday, August 11, 2011 4:28 PM

I have a Gloster Gladiator I'd like to build, 1/72 scale, using the Airfix kit and Xtradecals Battle of Britain decal sheet.  According to the Airfix tribute forum, the original dates back to 1956.

 

 

 

 

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Posted by bondoman on Thursday, August 11, 2011 4:50 PM

Put me down for a 1/72 Supermarine S6B

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Posted by bsyamato on Thursday, August 11, 2011 5:30 PM

me on with the 1/72 westland scout ,mold probably 1966..

probably i'll add another later

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Posted by traveller on Thursday, August 11, 2011 8:08 PM

1/48 TSR 2, starting after I get the AM parts I ordered. I need to finish it by October for 2 shows, and a club build. Stupid work thing gets in the way all the time.Sleep

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Posted by Greenshirt on Thursday, August 11, 2011 8:23 PM

I'm in for a Wellington, 72nd.

Tim

On the bench (all 72nd):

  • 7 Spitfires & Seafires
  • Wellington III
  • N-9H Navy Jenny

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Posted by TD4438 on Thursday, August 11, 2011 8:26 PM

I'm definately in with a 1/72 Walrus.

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Posted by Scorpiomikey on Thursday, August 11, 2011 11:00 PM

Were up to 7 entries so far. keep them rolling in people.

"I am a leaf on the wind, watch how i soar"

Recite the litanies, fire up the Gellar field, a poo storm is coming Hmm 

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Posted by bondoman on Friday, August 12, 2011 12:02 AM

Heh heh, I went out to the shop and scanned the stash.

The original release TSR.2 in 1/72.

That'll do it for me, along with the floater.

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Posted by MilitaryAircraft101 on Friday, August 12, 2011 1:33 AM

I'll be in with two 1/72nd kits... HS123 and BF110 new tool.

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Posted by Phil_H on Friday, August 12, 2011 1:50 AM

No-one tackling that most iconic and quintessentially "Airfix" kit, the 1/72 Spitfire Mk1a ??

I have one in a Heller boxing (trust me, I know an Airfix pilot figure when I see one).

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Posted by Jafa on Friday, August 12, 2011 4:14 AM

Phil_H

No-one tackling that most iconic and quintessentially "Airfix" kit, the 1/72 Spitfire Mk1a ??

I have one in a Heller boxing (trust me, I know an Airfix pilot figure when I see one).

.

 

ME!!!

My daughter went to the Imperial war museum and brought this home with her.

It is the 1/72nd Spitfire MK1a starter set with 4 little pots of paint, brush and cement.

I have plans to get to it at some stage and am looking at buying a set of Airfix figures and building a small  diorama.

Can you add me please scorpiomikey

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Posted by Phil_H on Friday, August 12, 2011 4:22 AM

Hey Jafa,

I believe you have the latest and greatest 2010 tool Mk.1a.

Nice..Smile

EDIT: Actually, now that I've looked it up,  I'm not too sure which one you have Dunce If it has 29 parts, it will be the "classic" version.

I might keep looking for something appropriate. (and maybe do the "classic" version Spit.)

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Posted by VanceCrozier on Friday, August 12, 2011 6:52 AM

Scorpiomikey

Were up to 7 entries so far. keep them rolling in people.

OK OK - I see the end date in 2012 - I'll officially put myself down with my Heinkel 177 in 1/72. I wonder if I dare use the original decals? Hmm I'll have to check them out & test an unwanted one.

On the bench: Airfix 1/72 Wildcat; Airfix 1/72 Vampire T11; Airfix 1/72 Fouga Magister

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Posted by Phil_H on Friday, August 12, 2011 7:05 AM

VanceCrozier
I wonder if I dare use the original decals? Hmm I'll have to check them out & test an unwanted one.

Microscale Liquid decal film all round perhaps?

Might be an essential accessory for everyone in this GB Wink

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Posted by VanceCrozier on Friday, August 12, 2011 7:13 AM

Phil_H

 

 VanceCrozier:
I wonder if I dare use the original decals? Hmm I'll have to check them out & test an unwanted one.

 

Microscale Liquid decal film all round perhaps?

Might be an essential accessory for everyone in this GB Wink

I've got a bottle for just such an occasion! But the Magister I posted earlier - used the original decals! (Where else was I going to get decals for a Belgian trainer!?) The only thing I did was sun-bleach them in the window. Actually that reminds me, if I want to try the kit decals I really should hang them somewhere right now while the summer sun is on my side.

On the bench: Airfix 1/72 Wildcat; Airfix 1/72 Vampire T11; Airfix 1/72 Fouga Magister

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Posted by Greenshirt on Friday, August 12, 2011 7:14 AM

Okay, add a classic Airfix Spitfire to my Wellington.  The reboxing is #1071.  #1071a is the new-tool Mk Ia and #2010 is the new-tool Mk Ia/IIa.

Tim

On the bench (all 72nd):

  • 7 Spitfires & Seafires
  • Wellington III
  • N-9H Navy Jenny

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Posted by bsyamato on Friday, August 12, 2011 8:57 AM

a Vance is not signed in the list Whistling

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Posted by Jafa on Friday, August 12, 2011 8:45 PM

Phil_H

Hey Jafa,

I believe you have the latest and greatest 2010 tool Mk.1a.

Nice..Smile

EDIT: Actually, now that I've looked it up,  I'm not too sure which one you have Dunce If it has 29 parts, it will be the "classic" version.

I might keep looking for something appropriate. (and maybe do the "classic" version Spit.)

Yes 29 parts, no cockpit detail at all, says AS50077 on the box and instruction set. I am going to try and find images of the instrument panel to scratch build, or at least print and stick?

Also need to try and cut the canopy to have it open for display (if I can scratch together a cockpit).

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Posted by Greenshirt on Friday, August 12, 2011 9:03 PM

Try this site:  3D-Kits.  He does some nice add-ons and upgrades for the Airfix Spitfires.

Tim

On the bench (all 72nd):

  • 7 Spitfires & Seafires
  • Wellington III
  • N-9H Navy Jenny

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Posted by Jafa on Saturday, August 13, 2011 1:32 AM

Thanks,

 I wonder if anyone will notice if I use the slightly wrong instrument panel.....

a good start though, and a intro to a NZ company that has some nice extras.

 

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Posted by Phil_H on Saturday, August 13, 2011 1:48 AM

Jafa
Also need to try and cut the canopy to have it open for display (if I can scratch together a cockpit).

The canopy in that kit is a pain in the rear. You may wish to check this out http://www.falconmodels.co.nz/clearvax/set02.html (you'll be supporting a local company too. Big Smile ) The Mk.1 canopy is also avaliable as a "single" from Squadron.

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Posted by bondoman on Saturday, August 13, 2011 2:03 AM

Greenshirt

Okay, add a classic Airfix Spitfire to my Wellington.  The reboxing is #1071.  #1071a is the new-tool Mk Ia and #2010 is the new-tool Mk Ia/IIa.

Tim

Thank you for your service Tim.

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Posted by Greenshirt on Saturday, August 13, 2011 6:19 AM

Thanks, Bondoman.  It was my pleasure.  I got a great opportunity to be part of the Navy family and will cherish the memories and friends forever.

Who is the Rear Admiral in your avatar?

Tim

On the bench (all 72nd):

  • 7 Spitfires & Seafires
  • Wellington III
  • N-9H Navy Jenny

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    April 2011
  • From: Auckland, New Zealand
Posted by Jafa on Saturday, August 13, 2011 5:26 PM

Phil_H

 Jafa:
Also need to try and cut the canopy to have it open for display (if I can scratch together a cockpit).

The canopy in that kit is a pain in the rear. You may wish to check this out http://www.falconmodels.co.nz/clearvax/set02.html (you'll be supporting a local company too. Big Smile ) The Mk.1 canopy is also avaliable as a "single" from Squadron.

Thanks Phil,

I had thought of them, I am currently working on a 1/48 Tamiya Wildcat and had to replace the canopy (the Tamiya didn't fit well in the open position then failed in a non passive manner whilst fat fingers were trying to add masking..) and I found the Falcon set at my lhs, so I have allsorts of spare canopies.

I will look at them again for the 1/72 stuff once I get started on the Spit...

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Posted by The Navigator on Saturday, August 13, 2011 5:32 PM

Count me in, thinking of doing a ship,either the Hood or Warspite

I have many books and my Lair smells of rich mahogany!!! Stay thirsty my fellow MOJOs!




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Posted by Simon L on Saturday, August 13, 2011 6:48 PM

Hi Guys

 

I'm definitely up for this one.

I haven't decided on a kit as yet - what are the rules concerning kits already commenced ?

If it has to be an 'uncommenced' kit it will be one of :

727

Vostok/Soyuz

Me 110 new tool

Canadair Sabre with RAAF markings

Can't wait to start yet another  kit !

 

Simon

 

 

Simon

 

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Posted by bondoman on Saturday, August 13, 2011 11:09 PM

Rear Admiral George Morrison. He is related to me through my Great Grandfather, and had a famous son. I like the picture; he looks pretty sharp.

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Posted by Greenshirt on Sunday, August 14, 2011 7:46 AM

That's great!  I love his son's music.

Tim

On the bench (all 72nd):

  • 7 Spitfires & Seafires
  • Wellington III
  • N-9H Navy Jenny

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