1944 Group Build

Build list:

adj3530: ProModeller/ICM P-51B (1/48)

Axemanwb: Tamiya Pz.IV Ausf.J (1/35)

Big Blue: Tamiya P-47D (1/48)

Bish (host): AFV Club Sd.Kfz.251/3 Ausf.D (1/35)

Chanter: Airfix Typhoon IB (1/72)

checkmateking02: Trumpeter USS Carolina (1/700)

CodyJ: Revell Fw190 A-8/R11 (1/72)

Eagle90: DML V-2 (1/35)

EBergerud: Tamiya Mustang Mk.III, Revell Ju 52 (both 1/48), CyberHobby USS Buchanan built as USS Hobson (1/350)

GAF: Italeri Waco CG-4A (1/72)

G-J: Tamiya Mosquito Mk.VI (1/48)

greentracker98: Tamiya V-1, Revell B-24 (both 1/48)

GreySnake: Monogram Hawker Typhoon Mk. Ib (1/48)

gunner_chris: Airfix P-51 (1/72)

haseren4: Revell Panther (1/35)

JaySantos: Eduard Fw190 A-8/R2 (1/48)

jibber: AFV-Club Sd.Kfz.251/20 Ausf.D (1/35)

JOE RIX: Eduard F6F-3 Hellcat (1/72)

Jsmyth: Revell B-17G (1/48)

kingbobyjr: Tamiya M4 Sherman (1/35)

lostagain: Academy F4F-4 (1/72)

Matt-Joachim: Revell Me 262 A-1a (1/48)

Nomad53: Lindberg Tiger I (1/48), Tamiya King Tiger (1/35), Revell USS Missouri (1/535)

pyrman64: Tamiya M4 Sherman (1/35)

Rigidrider: Revell F4U-1, Otaki F4U-1 (both 1/48)

Rob Gronovius: TBA

Rob Sherman: Airfix Lancaster B.II (1/72)

SchattenSpartan (co-host): Eduard P-38H (1/48)

schmidty: Academy Me 163B/S Komet (1/72)

silentbob33: Lindberg LCVP (1/32)

stikpusher: Bronco  Type IX C U-Boat (1/350)

taxtp: Academy P-47D (1/72)

tempestjohnny: Hasegawa P-47D backdated to a C (1/72)

Viejo: Special Armour V-2 prototype (1/72)

waynec: TBA

Wall of fame:

jibber's Sd.Kfz.251/20:

EBergerud's Mustang Mk.III:

EBergerud's Ju 52:

Rigidrider's F4U:

Big Blue's P-47:

Rob Sherman's Lancaster B.II:

waynec's Krupp Protze & Flak 37:

Viejo's V-2:

Nomad53's Tiger:

Eagle90's V-2:

Nomad53's King Tiger:

Jsmyth's B-17G:

Chanter's Typhoon Mk.IB:

greentracker98's V-1:

lostagain's F4F-4:

EBergerud's USS Hobson:

Raven728's T-34:

stikpusher's Type IX U-Boat:

checkmateking02's USS Carolina:

Nomad53's USS Missouri:

Bish's Sd.Kfz.251/3:

Zvezda1980's Yak-3:

tempestjohnny's P-47C:

As this GB's co-host I'd like to welcome you all and wish you much fun!

Cheers, Clemens

I think I'll start this one off with my entry:

I'll build an Eduard Hellcat (royal class):

As far as markings go, I'm leaning towards Alexander Vraciu's aircraft, based on the USS Intrepid in February 1944 (decals robbed from Eduard's F6F-3 profipack)

I might add another build, probably a vehicle that saw combat in the Battle of the Bulge...

O, nice choice. I know a couple of the German Royal kits came with some nice goodies, does this one.

I'm in for sure!  What a great GB!  I'll join with the 1/32 DML German V-2(#9002)!  Might be a little "extra" items for a small dio base, but that is the official entry.  How cool!  Thanks for picking this up Bish and SS!

Eagle90

Eagle: Sounds interesting! You're on the list!

Bish: Yes, it does come with a special "goodie". Nothing fancy like pieces from an actual Fw 190, but a replica of the Hellcat's checklist for take-off and landing:

Thanks SS!  My apologies...it is 1/35.  

Eagle90

No problem. I changed it for you.

Hmmm, I love a fresh GB. Let's go with a 1/72 Academy P-47D 'Eileen'. I have sprayed the interior colour, but that's it. I hope that keeps me under the 20% limit. I wanted to use up the paint when I did my Frog P-47 earlier this year :)

Cheers

Tony

I will join with an 1/72 Airfix P-51.  Apparently it comes with 1944 decals so I will build OOB.

Just sent an email to my LHS to order it

Count me in as well.  (Of course, I have to finish my '43 entry first.)

I plan on going with a 1:48 Mosquito from either 464 or 487 Squadron RAAF as they flew in Operation Jericho.

This will be my first non-single-seat-fighter/non-US warplane.  So, lots of firsts with this build.  I think the manufacturer will be Tamyia, I'm still researching for who builds the Mk VI.

G-J, Tamiya do a Mk VI and it's pretty good  I think. Do you have decals for it ?  I think PD Decals did them years ago, not sure who else. I'm pretty sure they're in my 1/48 RAAF stash somewhere.

Cheers

Tony

I'm in with:

Tamiya's V-1 Flying Bomb 1 48 scale. I don't expect the V-1 to be a very long and drawn out kit.

So I'll do Jimmy Stewart's B-24 by Revell (the new kit they just released), and it will be 1 48 scale as well. Does anyone know of any decals for Jimmy's airplane?

Thanks

Like I said elsewhere, If you need any help, let me know.

Welcome aboard guys.

G-J, you and me both, I still have to finish my109 for the 43 GB.

Ken, nice, we have a V-1 and V-2. Not sure about those decals, I have a set for Jimmy's aircraft in 72nd, not sure about 48th.

Bish

Welcome aboard guys.

G-J, you and me both, I still have to finish my109 for the 43 GB.

Ken, nice, we have a V-1 and V-2. Not sure about those decals, I have a set for Jimmy's aircraft in 72nd, not sure about 48th.

Thanks Bish, I did find the ones for 72 scale, I'll keep looking. Just a thought: If I can figure out the right size, I could copy the pic of them , make them bigger, and print them out myself.

And if anyone knows of any good pics of Jimmy's plane, I'd love to see it.

Thanks,

Ken

I am in- (I better be, right?) I am looking at definitely one, and perhaps two builds. One ETO(an AFV), and one PTO (a ship)

I like em both. The ICM kit is supposed to be a modified clone of the Tamiya kit. The Promodeler Mustang is a retool of the original Monogram B kit. I have both in my stash.

I have the Tamiya P-51B in my stash and it looks like a very good kit, so if the ICM 'stang is almost the same, it should be a good kit...

I added all of you to the build list.

i'm in but not sure what. are shelf queens allowed?

I have most 1/48 P-51s in my stash, Monogram (including the ProModeler reboot), Revell (they did a seperate 48th D kit in the late 70s), Otaki (since reboxed by Airfix and AMT/ERTL), Accurate Miniatures, ICM... all except the Tamiya kit... I do want to get their Korean War kit to rectify that. I have read that the fit of the interior parts on the ICM kit is tricky.

Good line up already guys.

Ken, I had a check and could find any 48th decals. I think Jimmy flew in several B-24's. The decals I have are for male Call, I have found some pics on line. I could also send you the image from the decal sheet I have if you want, not sure if that will help.

Stik, you better be in. This is all your fault

Bish, Of course I'm in but i'll have to decide on something. I'll let you know and thanks.

There is also decal set  for Jimmy Stewart's B-24 'Nine Yanks and a Jerk'. No pinup graphic at all, just the motto/slogan in white lettering.  Iliad design made them both, but only stock them in 1/72.

I guess with that post, I'll throw my hat into the ring.  Put me down, but undecided atm for kit subject.

regards,

Jack

I've built the Tamiya P-51B some years ago as a 3 Sqn RAAF aircraft. I don't think I've ever built a better kit.

Cheers

Tony

Bish

Stik, you better be in. This is all your fault

I didnt want to miss the party...

I will contribute USS North Carolina (BB-55), in her 1944 livery, from Trumpeter, 1/700 scale.

Checkmate: I'll add you to the list.

Jibber: The build list is updated with your name. Just tell me when you made your decision...

Tony: Did you build one of Tamiya's Jugs? They are the best 1/48th kits I've ever seen...

i'm in with something either ground or naval