P-38 GB

I'm in! Just let me know what the start date should be. I already have my Lightning in my stash so just say go.

                                                                 Soulcrusher

I don't want to draw interst away from the Lockheed GB but I think it would be reasonable to allow crosovers from other GBs.

David

ww2modeler wrote:

I don't want to draw interst away from the Lockheed GB but I think it would be reasonable to allow crosovers from other GBs. David

David, as foreman of the Lockheed GB, I'd be more than willing to do the same.

Posted in A/C but I'm in.  I have a WIP, but I may just have to pull another out of the stash for this.

Mac

Screaminhelo wrote:

I have a WIP, but I may just have to pull another out of the stash for this.

Yes, you will! Ain't Life Grand ?!!

SO do you all think that everyone should be building the same kit or to allow all kits in all scales?

David

I think the more open the more people might participate. Trying to complete a 1/32 scale p-38 would be a huge time consuming project though I'm sure someone will take it on. Plus it lets people build what they already have in there stash. Lets face it a P-38 in any scale is alot of work. Should we wait till the end of the week and then take a head count and let those counted weight in on there opinions of the earlier questions. What do you think? Is there anyone here already commited that can design a logo for us? What do you think David?

                                                                      Soulcrusher

I'll make one but I'd be more than happy if some other people made some others.

edit>soulcrusher, I think we'll wait until FRiday and then I'll make a list of those who are going to participate. Hopefully by then I'll have figured out how to make better GB logos or someone has designed one. I was thinking of allowing all scales but still keep the NO AM rule. For start dates I was thinking July 15 to July 15 2007.

David

Heres 3 GB badge ideas. I'm not sure how to write the words on without the white word box on it.

David

The start date sounds good to me David. Mabye we can recruit someone to make the banner for us. I am sure someone would help us if we asked. When we get a member list we can have them vote on the picture. Here are a couple I have that might work .

                                                                           Soulcrusher

I'd be glad to help with the banner.  After we decide on a picture I can add the text.

Thanks Dave. I knew we could count on some help from a forum member. Do you plan on joining the build or just helping us out with the logo. We would love to have you along for the ride.

                                                                                   Soulcrusher

Or, how about making this an open ended GB like the Spitfire one so nobodys rushing. So, if everyone who is in could just post that they are in then I'll make a list. And include with your post that your in the picture that you like best for the GB badge. So for choices of pictures we have:

1 is my first one

2 is the secong one

3 is my third one

4 is the Putt Putt Maru

5 is the one of the Yamato mission

David

Or, extend the end date until August 15, another month which would make it a year and one month and it also coincides with VJ day.

David

David, count me in!!!  All of the pictures look good to me but numbers 4 and 5 stick out the most.

Chris

I'm in!  Now to decide on a kit.  I lean toward 5 and 2, in that order for the logo.  I like the idea of ending Aug 15.  It seems appropriate for the subject.

As for rules, let's make it all scales.  Hopefully someone with more talent and patience than me will do a 1/32 lightning.  Besides, there is not quite the selection in a single scale for the P-38 that there is for other subjects.  I like no AM, makes me work on my basic skills and keeps me from getting in over my head.

Mac

I'll join up!  I have a P-38J in progress for the South Pacific GB, I have a P-38M conversion in progress for the Monogram build (Both are 1/48th).  I'd join in with a F-5 (photo recon P-38 - 1/48th scale) for this one.  Or I can join in with another P-38J (1/72nd scale). 

Maybe I should change my aviatar?  The P-38 is one of my favorite aircraft from WWII, and almost my all time favorite, next to the F-16.  Interesting that they are both made by Lockheed.... maybe I should get to know the F-35 some.....

My vote for the GB badge is the second photo.  It appears to not be 'theather specific' due to it's size.

Ok, so far number 5 and 2 are tied at two each and 4 has one vote.

David

Hey guys, i'm an armor guy but i'm trying to break into the aircraft arena...this seems like it would be a good place to start! I've got the Revell J/L (kit 5479) on the way and would join with that. Any major issues with that guy I should know about?

Oh, and I'd have to go with the 2nd pic as well. 

Welcome aboard! Now number 2 is in the lead followed by number 5 and then number 4.

update-number 2 and 5 are tied with 4 in last.

David

dupes wrote:

Hey guys, i'm an armor guy but i'm trying to break into the aircraft arena...this seems like it would be a good place to start! I've got the Revell J/L (kit 5479) on the way and would join with that. Any major issues with that guy I should know about? Oh, and I'd have to go with the 2nd pic as well.

Hey dupes glad to have you aboard. As far as the R/M 1/48 kit goes it is a challenge. With sometime and patience it can be made in to a nice kit. The best feature of the kit is the options. It can be build into four different versions. Though it does require alot of cutting and fitting to convert them. A couple of the participants committed to this group build including me have just or are int the stages of finishing one. Thats what gave us the idea for a group build. I am about 75% done with converting to an early F 5 version in sky blue overall. I plan on using my Promodeller F/G/H kit in 1/48 for the groupl build. If I am feeling real crazy before Friday I might change my mind an use the Trumpeter 1/32 scale L-5 that is in my stash. That is if I am in a crazy mood or forget to take my meds!

 David I am casting my vote for number 5 Yamamoto bites the dust! Mainly because the Lightning was the only plane we had that could have flown that mission and the blow it struck was fatal to the Japanese. Possible changing the war into South Pacific forever. That mission represents all that the Lightning was.

                                                                     Soulcrusher

Okay, I need some advice, what should I get to build. The Revell kit that costs $12.00, or the Academy Glacier Girl kit for $25.00. I'm thinking of getting the REvell kit because 1. Its cheaper and 2. ALot of other people ar edoing that.

David

Hey David

             You can be pretty sure the new Acadamy kit fit will be worlds above the old Monogram. Do not just consider the price in selecting the Monogram over the Acadamy. The Acadamy can only be build as an F model. The Monogram can be build as M night fighter F-5B photo recon a J series or a pathfinder model. The Promodeler can be built as an F G or H but is OOP and you would have to snag on on eBay. Of coarse if you are a little bit nutty like me and have the cash to burn a 1/32 Trumpeter is and option. Not to mention all of the 1/72 scale kits avalible. I myself would not try on in 1/72. It is already a pain in the rear build in the larger scales. The smaller scale only makes building it harder. Anybody want to take a walk on the wild side with me and build the Trumpeter 1/32? I will only do it if someone else is willing to suffer along with me. The long build time should be dooable. Anyone crazy enough? If not stop taking your meds for a couple of days then think about it HAHA!

                                                                                  Soulcrusher

I'm commited. It will be August before I could get going, though. Will be in 1:48.

I vote for pics 3 and 5, respectively.

Let me pick your brains. Mac made mention of doing the Revell kit again, as that was the main one it seems we have been building. I thought I'd like to try the Academy kit but, I've heard nasty things about thier decals. Doing the Revell again, I would know what to look for. I'm thinking keep my decals from my current build and use them on the Academy (I found a J at eHobbies). I like the NMF on 'Marge'. Ideas?

Dupes. I see that you ride and pick guitar! Me, too! Strats and Ibanez Bass. I'm 95% Mtn Bike, 5% Roadie. 99% of my scars are from rocks on the road. Check out a thread called Let There Be Lightning WIP in the AC. There are a few gripes with the kit, but nothing that can't be dealt with.   

I'd like to get in on this as well, i've got the 1/48 Minicraft P-38L Pathfinder kit in my stash, i kind of like the opened ended idea because i'll be starting the Kursk GB on July 5th and will probably be pretty busy with my T-34 for a while.

oh, i'd have to vote for...the second badge

I'm in for sure Dave but I'll have to wait untill I pick up a kit to let you know what I am building.  Probably a 1/72 Academy but that is not for sure.  My choice for badge pic is unquestionably #5.  I agree that that mission was a huge one and everyone knows it was a lightning that pulled it off.

Preston, always a pleasure to get to know a fellow mtn. biker.  I've been riding trails since 1987 which was before aluminum was invented.  The sport has come a long way since then.  I leave the music up to the wife though.  Not much talent in that department on my part.

Dave, put me down for the 1/72 Academy P-38J.  I know that this build is supposed to be OOB but I have heard bad things about the decals for this kit.  Would you allow AM decals?

Chris

Hey Dupes-
The R/M kit is really pretty doable.  It does take some patience but I think that it ia a fun, basic kit.  I have built it in all of its options and have never gotten tired of it.  Yes, there are much better kits out there but this one isn't all bad.  The one I am working on right now seems to be fitting fairly well, just a few places on the seams to clean up so far.  I haven't gotten to putting the booms on yet, so there is still a chance of some problems though.

I think I have a Hasegawa kit 1/48 lurking somewhere in my pile, or I may go out and get an Academy 1/72.  Can't decide yet.

Mac