Group Build feeler: Reich Defenders V: Hunters of the Dark

I've got a 1/48 Dragon JU88G-6 that I would like to join up with and maybe time permitting a1/48 Pro Modeller Me410 as well . Love the variation in schemes these subjects offer, so many different Mottle combos on the Nachtjagers. Not to mention the later Radar and Schrage Music configurations to choose from! cheers Trey

Bish -- I'll launch the main thread on the GB forum on October 31st, for a November 1st start -- that might be a day early considering the dateline, but that's okay!

In the last week before launch I'll go through this thread and compile a participants list with proposed builds to list in the inaugural post, and which can then be modified as needed.

Tom -- four? I'm considering building at least six for the 109 GB alone! :-) I'm currently on completions 8 and 9 for this year, with several more well through production...

Cheers, M

I am down for 10 GB's that end next year, with end dates that run through the year. So I just try and build for which ever GB ends next.

I do rather like the German NF mottle scheme. But I have not tried it yet. So I figured trying it on one of the Dragon kits first would be a good practice. And there are indeed some very interesting subjects out there.

I recall reading one account which said the pilot knew when was close enough to the bomber when the radar operators voice suddenly went up several pitches as they were suddenly close to it. The upward firing guns must have been very unnerving for the British bomber crews.

Bish

Only 4 Tom, you got plenty of room for more yet. That big 110 would be nice to see. I would like to do the 32nd He 219, but I want to practice the scheme at a smaller scale first.

Good point! You are an enabler . I mean, it is a full year, and at least a few of the GBs end mid year. Doing a bit of research, over time, for nachtjagers has been interesting. It would be easy to just paint a plane black and be done with it, but there are so many shades of "black" out there. Mixed in with dark greys, etc. it seems possible to make quite a presentation.

Only 4 Tom, you got plenty of room for more yet. That big 110 would be nice to see. I would like to do the 32nd He 219, but I want to practice the scheme at a smaller scale first.

Thanks, Mike.

I look forward to this. It will be my 4th GB obligation for 2015. I have some kind of modelling fever and need help. I just ordered another 109, with this build in mind. A 1/32 hassie G-10 nachtjager. Not sure if that will be my build yet...TBD. it would be a good crossover (if allowed) from the upcoming 109GB. That big 110 in my stash, painted up in black(ish) shades would be fun as well.

Mike, when do you plan on putting the build thread up.

Brandon...

I also have that kit, I have no plans to build (yet) but in my opinion, the ICM/MPM kits are among some of the best detailed kits I have ever built. For the price range they occupy they are hard to beat. Ive heard some say ( not doubting) that they are "flashy" but like  Mike, I have several in stash, and have not noted this problem on any that I have. When examining my 215, I found it a very nicely detailed and molded kit.

Maybe a set of AM decals would be all I would want to look into. But thats just me...

Take care, and cant wait to start this one, I have a CyberHobby Ju88 just begging to be built.

Doug

Hi Brandon,

Yes indeed, that looks like a great subject and quite an unusual one! here's the Wiki page for it:

en.wikipedia.org/.../Dornier_Do_215

ICM is a company that has developed a good rep for having well moulded parts, very crisp surface detail and generally good assembly, though some of their early offerings were quite fiddly. I have lots of ICM in my stash, Spits, Mustangs and so on, so I say bring it on!

Cheers, Mike/TB379

Ok, I found, not bought, an ICM Do-215B-5. Two questions

1. Is this an allowed aircraft for the build?

2. Has anyone had any experience with ICM or this kit?

I can always find another kit but this one intrigues me.

Tom, Doug and Brandon, welcome aboard! It'll be a great GB, for sure!

Start date will be November 1st and the build will run for a year, so there's plenty of opportunity to come aboard during 2015 with whatever, or as many, projects you like.

So, three weeks out from the official launch, hopefully we'll have cleared a few items off our benches and be able to tackle something new in the run up to the holidays, or whatever timing is best for us individually.

Cheers all,

Mike/TB379

I would be interested in this GB, but I cant spare the time until January as this time of year is my busy season which ends mid December plus I have to work in some hunting also. I will have plenty of bench time then, just none now. As far as which one, I have nothing of this type in my stash. Time to start looking around. Let me know what the start date and length of build time will be. If you start in November but give it a year, I can start late and still be done in plenty of time.

I have a Ju88 just begging to be built! Please count me in.

Doug

I'm interested. I have a 109 or a (big) 1/32 Me-110 build I could toss into the fray. Early next year?

LOL... Bob, I was finished at 1! BUT... Two "Slip ups" later... Oh well, they're all grown now. but have added 5 grandchildern  between them and lest we forget my step daughter... LOL... Congrats again my friend...

Doug

Congrats, Bob, you're a brave man -- as I'm sure your wife would agree, it's too bad you can't assemble *those*from a kit too!

Okay, a couple of votes for a year -- it's looking like a full year commencing either October 1st or November 1st. It may be time to start gathering the gear!

Cheers, Mike/TB379

I am interested in this group build with either, or and the ZM UHU and Horten when released in October. It depends on what they make available to pick up at Telford.

James

Thanks BIsh! When we were trying and our son was having a bad day (he'll be four on Tuesday), I'd have to ask her if she was sure she wanted another. 

silentbob33

Thanks Rigid! This will be our second.

Now that what you call a brave man. Even after one, he goes for another.

Congats Bob.

Thanks Rigid! This will be our second.

I alays think 6 months is just not enough. Anywhere from 8 to 12 months is good.

Congrats Bob!!! Best wishes and Good luck to you and your wife!!! Oh and the precious new addition to the family.

Doug

Full year sounds good to me.  My wife is due in December, so I won't be getting a whole lot of bench time around then.

Silentbob -- I'm thinking a full year -- or would folks prefer a six-monther?

I'm sure looking forward to it too!

M/TB379

Interested Mike, assuming I can get my fall schedule straightened away!

I'm still in, October sounds good to me.  How long were you thinking it will last?

Would love to do this one... any start date is fine with me

Doug

I'm looking forward to building it, I had been actually been looking for a a NF version of a Bf 110, but at $15 USD, I couldn't pass this one up.. one good thing about not getting to start until next year is hopefully I can watch Lew build his and pick up some pointers!

Hi ajd3530 -- excellent, a heavy nightfighter with lots of firepower!

I'm thinking October might be a good target start date -- what's your preference, gents? Start of October or end?

Cheers, Mike/TB379

Lets bing this back up! I'm in withe the Promodeler Ju-88C. Probably won't get to start till after the new year though