Trainer GB 2014 #CLOSED#

List of builders

TRAINER GB BADGE 

Tony - DHC1 Chipmunk 1/72 Airfix comlpeted page 11

Eagle 90's - T-38 wolfpack completed page 19

SS - 1/48 "scratchbuilt" Double bolt

John's Revell PT-17 completed page 15

Waynec - DO-335 two seater  (scale/make to follow)

Misty - Airfix Hawk T-1 (with lots of "bling")

udel09 - Ibex 1/48 T-6a Texan 2

Hi Theuns,

I'll whip together an Airfix Chippy for this one.

Cheers

Tony

Like I said before, I like this idea.  The GB book is getting full already for next year, but you know what?!  Count me in!  It will be a T-38.  Not sure what scale or make yet (I have 3!).  I'd lean towards 1/48, but Bish is lurking around here somewhere and I KNOW he will try that Jedi mind trick thing again!

So, yeah, T-38!  Scale and make TBD.  Thanks Theuns!

Whip it out Tony.....whip it out!

Eagle, cool on the T-38, I have always loved the shape of that one.

Talking of Chippies, I did my first 7 odd hours flight training on an ex RAF Mk10 Chippie and the one thing I still recall clearly was the instructor telling me to "step on the ball!"  Stupid as I was I looked on the floor to see what ball he was talking about, I don't recall seeing one during the pre-flight!  

Being a real "stick and rudder" trainer you need to boot in some rudder to have the turns co-ordinated LOL.

Theuns

I'm in as well! I'd love to build a P-47G "Doublebolt" (twin-seated trainer Razorback). I'll try to scratch-build her in 1/48 (no conversion sets available in that scale). Here's a pic:

Put me down for a Wolfpack T-38.

Cool beans! 2 Tallons and 2 Harvards on the roster.

I am very interested to see how the conversion on the Double bolt will go.....you are allot braver than me LOL

Think I need to also add a 1/72 Chippy so that Tony doesn't feel "out"  ;-)

Theuns

Lads if you have any ideas for a badge PLEASE feel free to show it, I have no idea how to make one so it is up toy the clever guys !

Theuns

Now that is bad training LOL!

In the interests of bumping this GB back to the front page, I've just completed a Chipmunk over on the Canadian GB. At least it's a trainer. To my knowledge, Airfix have released decals for 4 different schemes for the Chipmunk. I thought it would be interesting to have a go at all of them, although I'm only promising one so far for this GB.

Cheers

Tony

i have a DO-335 2-seater  i will be building for another GB. will that work here as well?

silly question - what exactly is a "crossover"?

Wayne, your Dornier is most welcome.

TL , the guys sometimes build the same model for different GB's, and that is called a "crossover" from one GB to another :-)  So what will you be entering then???!  LOL

Theuns

Ill have to look into it. I do own a trainerer but..... Unfortunately i commited it to a gb on another site. Still it gives me a reason to go shopping again :-)

Why not just enter a quick "shake 'n bake" fast build to the GB. Doesn't have to be super build standards, just fun :-)

I will enter a small T-6 or DHC 1 for starters and see if I get to a more "involved" build a bit later.

Theuns

Sounds like a plan, i will have a look on evilbay. It woukd be a nice change to do a straight oob model.

That is what I intended with this GB, all out "super builds" for those who want to ,and pure fun for the others who want to.

Guys, don't forget the civy type planes and helos used for training, like Cessna 150/172, Super Cubs, even Beech Bonanza's ect. 

Military planes not just "normal" trainers we usually think of, also stuff like C-47 used by some airforces for multi engige and advanced instrument training.

Theuns

oooooo a trainer whirlybird! what do the raf train their pilots in, and what about the army Apache pilots? anyone know?

Does anyone know where I can get a 1/48 resin cockpit for the Razorback jug? I know Aires makes one, but I wasn't able to find it online. Maybe I'm just too dumb

Hey Theuns, is the double-seat Jug "special" enough?

Theuns,

I'd like to join.  1/72 Airfix Hawk in FAA Centennial Markings.

Eagle,

1/48 is not the scale you're looking for.  Join us in 1/72, then your journey will be complete.

I know I've got a vacuform glider somewhere in my stash, been decades since I last saw it.  Also have an early Albatros that was used as a single seat trainer during WWI.  Though something gold coloured with Japanese meatballs is also possible.  I will join in, just not sure on the exact kit.

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Here something I played around with for a possible badge:

regards,

Jack

would an airfix hawk T MK1 wearing these display decals be ok, or does it have to wear the normal squadron training decals?

Hey SS, a "double Jug" sounds very interesting to me! Bring it on :-)

Lewbud, you are on the front page mate, welcome

Jack, as they say "when pigs fly" hey LOL! I think it looks really cool. Maybe some of the other guys also want to enter a badge and we can put it to the vote??  I will put you on the front page and leave the model open till you tell me what you are building.

Talentless, here in the South African Air Force they also use "display" aircraft for training, so I recon it will fit the GB just fine, afterall, the display drivers also need the train ;-) I will update the front page.

Open to all scales guys!  

Can't wait for the kick off date 1 Jan 2014 !

Wow, those Hawks are pretty, I want those decals. Who makes them talentless ?

Cheers

Tony

they are by Xtradecal 7-8 quid a set in 1/48. they do other sets too so you are spoilt for choice :-)

if you are doing 1/72, airfix did a limited release with the decals in the box. but its probably hard to get now.

Anyone built the 1/48 smer DH82 tigermoth before?? if so how is the kit? My only experience with smer was a 1/72 F-4u and it was a desaster!

I also found a 1/50 Heller Stamp in my stach!

Theuns