WHO NEEDS ENGINES ? THE 2017 GLIDER GROUP BUILD

Wirraway, why don't you add the participants to your first post.  Might help generate traffic.

Awesome John! uh hum, er I mean Admiral sir! Look forward to seeing some of those. I know about the 1/32 ASW they have but I build 1/72. I saw a few kits at the Model Expo today in 1/72, but they are such a small niche that you're limited to short run kits with the appropriate prices to show for it. Besides I've always wanted to do some scratchbuilds in 1/72 so going to have a crack at it. I fI run into too much hassles I'll break out the WWII military plastics.

I'll be in on this one.  Revell Germany has done several modern sailplanes in 1/32, Richie.

I will probaly do a resin Planet kit, I have several.  I like the pre-war gliders.

Just googled 3 view sailplane drawings and downloaded heaps of them! Getting the urge to try and scratchbuild some 1/72 civvies. ASW 17 or 20 looks doable. Will be myfirst attempts at scratching, so actually looking forward to going that route.

simpilot34

WOW GAF she looks great!! You got there in the end that's the main thing! Excellent job!!

 

I can only think of one more word "very" excellant job GAF

WOW GAF she looks great!! You got there in the end that's the main thing! Excellent job!!

Ah, did one late last year.  The experience was... experiencing. 

http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/2/t/168610.aspx

If I build another it will be out of foam! 

Gary

Yeah, I know things that are plain as day to me can pass right by other folks... my own quirks I guess ;)

LOL. Nice one Carlos.  I almost missed "The Longest Day" reference there for a second.

Also got me thinking about the glider troops in SPR (with the  dead Assistant Divisional commander still inside his jeep- inside the glider)  "We were just too heavy- gross overload" "Trim characteristics all shot to hell" "I nearly broke both my arms trying to keep her level"  "We came down like a %$#@ meteor"

Hope we can generate some more interest and keep the pot boiling on this one.

Thanks Andy, will have to cntemplate that. The plans I have are for a traditional stick and tissue model, but the modern copy machine could change that lol. Hmmm, some scratchbuilt 1/72 civilian sailplanes would be interesting. Really just have to find some proper three-views and hope for some station and wing profiles. something else to think about

Stik, nice pic!! would make a great badge.

Up the Ox and Bucks!

Hey Simpilot and all,

The TG-3 is a great subject---maybe a solid basswood or plastic scratch build might work? I am thinking more about German gliders, of pre WWII vintage. There are kits of some of these, a little hard to find, but they are out there.

Don't forget the Silent Wings Museum for good photos and information of military gliders.

I wish the build was starting next month--I can hardly wait!

Hey guys! I might be up for this by the time it starts! I have three candidates that would fit the bill. All 1/72 of course.

Academy Me-163a or b think the b would be cool, don't see many of them built.

Italeri Waco CG-4

Airfix Horsa

LOL I have to ask, would a stick and tissue model be allowed? Because I have plans for a TG-3 towline model.

Guys!

Planet Models has some nice glider kits. Revell also. if you are into scratch building, Von Braun's 3 stage 50s shuttle used a glider for part of the program.

Rob S.

gonna have to put some thought into this one. I've never done a glider....

 

I've never done a glider either, but I'm up for it

Even if the Group Build doesn't work out, I'll still do the glider

Welcome aboard guys !

gonna have to put some thought into this one. I've never done a glider....

Okay, I'll be the first to sign on. Don't know what Ill do for it.

I was just looking in Hobby Linc and there aren't many WW2 gliders. A couple are out of my price range, and there's half of a Horsa. I'll keep looking but I do like the looks of a DFS239A. All of my builds have been American and one Russian a T-55a. Maybe I should do another countrys stuff.