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"GERMAN ARROWS" - OFFICIAL DO-335 GB

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"GERMAN ARROWS" - OFFICIAL DO-335 GB
Posted by SchattenSpartan on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 6:58 PM

I decided to host this GB because of some interest in the Butcher Bird GB.

This GB starts on August 1st and it ends one year later, on August 1st, 2014

 

Rules:

1) You can build any kit, in any scale, as long as it is a Do-335

2) Please don't enter any kits that are finished to more than 30%

3) You can add as much AM stuff as you wish (or nothing at all)

4) WIP pics are a must

5) Crossovers are, of course, allowed

Thanks to waynec for creating the badge!

In case someone wonders about the title I chose for this: The Do-335 was called "Pfeil", which is German for "arrow".

Have fun everyone!

Cheers, Clemens

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 6:59 PM

BUILD ROSTER:

Bish: Dragon 1/72

blkhwkmatt: Tamiya 1/48

caSSius: Tamiya 1/48

Eagle90: Tamiya 1/48

falconmod: Revell 1/48

freem: Monogram 1/48

MAgather: Tamiya 1/48

plastickjunkie: Tamiya 1/48

Rigidrider: Monogram Pro Modeller 1/48

Reasoned: Monogram 1/48

SchattenSpartan: Tamiya 1/48

scollen: Tamiya 1/48

sheptr: Revell 1/48

taxtpHobbyBoss 1/72

TREYZXR10R: Undecided

tyrithe: Undecided

waynec: Tamiya 1/48

 

Completed Builds:

Rigidrider: 1/48 Monogram

plasticjunkie: 1/48 Tamiya

Reasoned: 1/48 Monogram

Bish: 1/72 Dragon

 

BADGE:

Feel free to add this badge to your signature as soon as you start working on your project!

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  • From: Borlando Fla home of the rat
Posted by TREYZX10R on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 9:15 PM

Clemen great idea for a G/B . I've got 3 of these in the stash but it would be a while before I could commit,with it going into Feb of 2014 might be able to join in at the tail end. Either way I'll be lurking in on this one!

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  • From: Denver, Colorado
Posted by waynec on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 9:26 PM

i have one in the stash but have too much right now. plus i don't have a lot of experience with planes. i can help with the badge if you have some ideas. i got ideas from mikey and did the fire/ems badge and the patton book spine.

Никто не Забыт    (No one is Forgotten)
Ничто не Забыто  (Nothing is Forgotten)

 

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 5:20 AM

I changed the end date to August 1st. That should give everyone a little more time.

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Posted by tyrithe on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 6:39 AM

I'll put in my name as tentative for once I get the FW190 done and a tiger I I'm doing just to learn armor.  August should give me time to find a copy of the kit too.  This one looks like an interesting subject..

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  • From: Georgia
Posted by Rigidrider on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 8:26 AM

I'm in Clemens... It will be a short before I can start though. Let me check stash and other sources, But likely will be a Monogram Pro Modeler...1/48 scale.

Take care!

Doug

When Life Hands You A Bucket Of Lemons...

Make Lemonade!

Then Sell It Back At $2 Bucks A Glass...

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  • From: Australia
Posted by taxtp on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 8:44 AM

I've decided to limit my GB entries in 2014 to a manageable 3 per quarter...so I'm in with a Dragon Do 335A in 1/72. Probably won't start until 2014 though.

Good choice of subject Clemens.

Cheers

Tony

I'm just taking it one GB at a time.

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 9:03 AM

Nice to have you in here, guys! Take your time. I'll run my 335 as a side project, so There will be slow progress on this one.

Wayne: Thanks for offering your help! I had a look at the badge for the Fire/EMS GB and it looks awesome! I'll send you a PM as soon as I find some nice pics for it.

Doug: You're on the list, buddy!

Tyrithe: I just put you on the list as undecided.

Trey: You are on the list as undecided as well.

Just tell me if I messed something up and I'll fix it...

I'm going to build the Tamiya kit (1/48).

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 9:05 AM

I put ya on the list, Tony!

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  • From: Milaca, Minnesota
Posted by falconmod on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 9:19 AM

Clemens,

  I think I'm going crazy, but put me down,  I've got a Revell 1/48 kit.  I've got to finish 2 Fw190's and a Me 262 that I just pulled out of the stash before I do this one.  I guess I'm gonna get my experience at german camo huh!  Hmm

John

On the Bench: 1/72 Ki-67, 1/48 T-38

1/144 AC-130, 1/72 AV-8A Harrier

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 3:36 PM

You are on the list, John!

You think you are crazy? I am participating in more GBs for me to know the exact number of them. Not to mention that this is the 3rd GB I'm hosting... Wink

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  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 3:47 PM

Sounds like a great idea for a GB, I have all the Dragon kits in the stash. Just not sure I can commit as I still have to catch up on this years GB and already have a few for next year. Pencil me in as a possible if time allows.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 3:53 PM

Got you on the list, mate!

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  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 4:45 PM

taxtp

I've decided to limit my GB entries in 2014 to a manageable 3 per quarter...so I'm in with a Dragon Do 335A in 1/72. Probably won't start until 2014 though.

Good choice of subject Clemens.

Cheers

Tony

Tony, which of the Dragon A kits have you got, is it the A-1 or A-12

Good idea about setting a limit. I just wish I could manage 1 a month. I think at the moment I should aim for 2 a quarter and anything more is a bonus.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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  • From: N. Georgia
Posted by Jester75 on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 6:40 PM

Just thought I would chime in and let all of you gents know that Squadron has the 48th Revell kit on sale for 22 bucks right now.....

Good luck with the Group Build, I probably wont be able to join but I will definitely be tagging along!

Eric

 

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Thursday, July 25, 2013 6:33 AM

Thanks for the info, Eric!

I'd order me one, but not for 77$ (55$ for shipping). I'll just order one of the Tamiya kits at Hannants...

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  • From: N. Georgia
Posted by Jester75 on Thursday, July 25, 2013 7:21 AM

That's just ridiculous shipping!

Eric

 

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  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Thursday, July 25, 2013 7:30 AM

That does seem a bit much. I have ordered kits from SB and never paid that amount.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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  • From: Milaca, Minnesota
Posted by falconmod on Thursday, July 25, 2013 7:32 AM

Ok,    before I go wasting time, does anyone know if there are AM exhausts for the 1/48 Revell kit?  can't stand what's molded on it.

Thanks

John

On the Bench: 1/72 Ki-67, 1/48 T-38

1/144 AC-130, 1/72 AV-8A Harrier

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  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Thursday, July 25, 2013 7:36 AM

I just tried it on SB and it comes to $50 with shipping. That's the cheapest option. But I see Hannants have the Revell kit as well, so would cost you even less to get it from them. But I am guessing the Tamiya would be the better kit.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Thursday, July 25, 2013 7:37 AM

falconmod

Ok,    before I go wasting time, does anyone know if there are AM exhausts for the 1/48 Revell kit?  can't stand what's molded on it.

Thanks

John

There are some for the Tamiya kit. Don't see why they won't fit the Revell.

http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/QB48049

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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  • From: Milaca, Minnesota
Posted by falconmod on Thursday, July 25, 2013 7:43 AM

Bish:  thanks for the info.  I'll have my LHS order some up for me.

John

On the Bench: 1/72 Ki-67, 1/48 T-38

1/144 AC-130, 1/72 AV-8A Harrier

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  • From: Florida-West Central
Posted by Eagle90 on Thursday, July 25, 2013 7:43 AM

Clemens!  Why!  Crying  I don't have a 335!  But this is a great GB theme!  I love German WWII aircraft, and don't know how I don't have one in my stash, but I think I'll ask for one for my birthday and Christmas and see if one appears.  If it does.....no WHEN it does, I'll let you know!

Eagle90

 

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  • From: Georgia
Posted by Rigidrider on Thursday, July 25, 2013 3:27 PM

They have some Quick start sets on EBay... Just type in 1/48 Do335 detail

When Life Hands You A Bucket Of Lemons...

Make Lemonade!

Then Sell It Back At $2 Bucks A Glass...

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Thursday, July 25, 2013 3:33 PM

I just ordered my project: Tamiya's 1/48 kit (single-seater). Not on Hannants, but on ebay. Hannants has only the kit with the additional Kettenkrad (much more expensive), but I don'T need that vehicle at all...

The kit was 30€ compared to 46€ for the kit with the Kettenkrad (I might buy an Aires cockpit set instead...)

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Thursday, July 25, 2013 6:18 PM

This GB has an awesome badge now, thanks to waynec! I addedit to the front page!

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  • From: Florida-West Central
Posted by Eagle90 on Thursday, July 25, 2013 6:24 PM

That is one cool badge!!!!!  Great work waynec!  I am actively looking for a 1/48 335 now.  I just missed a kit on eBay for about $13 and that was with shipping!!!!!!!!!!!! Bang Head  I'm working it, I'm working it!  Just give me time....I'll get one....you'll see! Wink

Eagle90

 

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  • From: Georgia
Posted by Rigidrider on Friday, July 26, 2013 6:44 PM

Eagle90, I think I saw the one your talking about, while looking for some detail kits... Monogram? That is really a good kit, needs some PE and Resin but still a good sound kit to begin with, Only trouble I ever had with them was getting the hatches to fit right. I,ve had a Monogram Pro builder in stash for a couple years now, and can't wait to get started, but it wont likely be before the first of the year. Good luck finding one, they are always on Ebay at fairly reasonable prices.

OH.... Make sure you put PLENTY of weight in the nose,You dont want her to be a tail dragger!(ha)

Take care...

Doug

When Life Hands You A Bucket Of Lemons...

Make Lemonade!

Then Sell It Back At $2 Bucks A Glass...

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Posted by shivinigh on Friday, July 26, 2013 9:38 PM

Sounds lime this would be a great GB. Afraid I must pass, just have too much on my plate right now. Loce the subject so will be following along.

 

 

 

 

 

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