Lend-Lease GB (1/1/09-7/1/09)

I'm in.

Not sure with what though... Probably an old stand by, like a Sherman, or something like that.  We shall see what x-mas brings.

Aggieman wrote:

I am in with the same kit, the Tamiya 1/48 Brewster Buffalo B339.

Great. Just wait untill January 1st, before starting.

mg.mikael wrote:

davew6003 wrote: Would a Buffalo in British markings be OK? If you're talkin' about the B339 Brewster Buffalo, then YES, it would be okay in British markings. Just let me know if you'll be signing up for this GB with that build.

OK Ill build a Brewster Buffalo in British markings. 1/48 Tamiya kit.

davew6003 wrote:

Would a Buffalo in British markings be OK?

If you're talkin' about the B339 Brewster Buffalo, then YES, it would be okay in British markings. Just let me know if you'll be signing up for this GB with that build. 

I came up with this, as the armor badge. Comments and opinions, are welcome. This will probably end up being the official armor badge.

Count me in for build. Give you update on which armor or vehicle.

mg.mikael wrote:

stick man wrote:  mg.mikael wrote:  stick man wrote: Neet idea..... I only have one kit that might work but I'm not shure the AFV club "Achilles mark 2c" (but if I make it I would put it in Canadian markings) the Achilles is am M10 Wolverine with a british 17 pound gun..... soooo would one in Canadian markings work in this GB?? Stickman you gave me a good brain scratcher, and here's what I found: "Initially seeing much action in France and Italy under the control of British armed forces, the Wolverines (Achilles when in the British inventory) were upgraded to use the British 17-pounder main gun (becoming the Achilles Mk IC).It was used by the British, Canadian and Polish armies in Italy and North-West Europe." So..........because the British got the Wolverine through the Lend-Lease Act, and then they upgraded it to the Achilles. With the Canadians then getting some from the British, to use in the fighting. That means you're Achilles in Canadian markings is in! Swwwweeeeeeeeeeeet Just wondering....what scale is your Achilles? I'm assuming 1/35.

Yep 1/35

ollie wrote:

Just to clarify, are you only including stuff that went to the Russian front or are you including stuff the UK forces used?

This GB consists of all vehicles part of the Lend-Lease Act. So that means all vehicles that went to the Soviets, UK, and all the other allied nations as part of the Lend-Lease Act are acceptable.

stick man wrote:

mg.mikael wrote:  stick man wrote: Neet idea..... I only have one kit that might work but I'm not shure the AFV club "Achilles mark 2c" (but if I make it I would put it in Canadian markings) the Achilles is am M10 Wolverine with a british 17 pound gun..... soooo would one in Canadian markings work in this GB?? Stickman you gave me a good brain scratcher, and here's what I found: "Initially seeing much action in France and Italy under the control of British armed forces, the Wolverines (Achilles when in the British inventory) were upgraded to use the British 17-pounder main gun (becoming the Achilles Mk IC).It was used by the British, Canadian and Polish armies in Italy and North-West Europe." So..........because the British got the Wolverine through the Lend-Lease Act, and then they upgraded it to the Achilles. With the Canadians then getting some from the British, to use in the fighting. That means you're Achilles in Canadian markings is in! Swwwweeeeeeeeeeeet

Just wondering....what scale is your Achilles? I'm assuming 1/35.

mg.mikael wrote:

stick man wrote: Neet idea..... I only have one kit that might work but I'm not shure the AFV club "Achilles mark 2c" (but if I make it I would put it in Canadian markings) the Achilles is am M10 Wolverine with a british 17 pound gun..... soooo would one in Canadian markings work in this GB?? Stickman you gave me a good brain scratcher, and here's what I found: "Initially seeing much action in France and Italy under the control of British armed forces, the Wolverines (Achilles when in the British inventory) were upgraded to use the British 17-pounder main gun (becoming the Achilles Mk IC).It was used by the British, Canadian and Polish armies in Italy and North-West Europe." So..........because the British got the Wolverine through the Lend-Lease Act, and then they upgraded it to the Achilles. With the Canadians then getting some from the British, to use in the fighting. That means you're Achilles in Canadian markings is in!

Swwwweeeeeeeeeeeet

stick man wrote:

Neet idea..... I only have one kit that might work but I'm not shure the AFV club "Achilles mark 2c" (but if I make it I would put it in Canadian markings) the Achilles is am M10 Wolverine with a british 17 pound gun..... soooo would one in Canadian markings work in this GB??

Stickman you gave me a good brain scratcher, and here's what I found: "Initially seeing much action in France and Italy under the control of British armed forces, the Wolverines (Achilles when in the British inventory) were upgraded to use the British 17-pounder main gun (becoming the Achilles Mk IC).It was used by the British, Canadian and Polish armies in Italy and North-West Europe." So..........because the British got the Wolverine through the Lend-Lease Act, and then they upgraded it to the Achilles. With the Canadians then getting some from the British, to use in the fighting. That means you're Achilles in Canadian markings is in!

Cool. Better dig it out.

By the way, it is 1/35. Didn't specify that earlier.

WarHammer25 wrote:

Good idea. I have a Dragon M4a1 76mm in the stash that I would put Polish markings on. Would this be good for this GB? If so count me in.

I looked into it and I found that Polish forces used a wide variety of Shermans redirected from Lend-Lease shipments to the British Empire. So you're M4A1 76mm with polish markings, is in.

bobbaily wrote:

mg.mikael-Looks like a lot of interest.  I'm going to wait until early '09 before I decide, but I was just wondering-would the P-51 Mustang in RAF colours qualify?

That sure does qualify. Hope you join this GB, bobbaily.

I am IN

Please put me down for:

Tamiya M10 Wolverine, 1/48.

and a Tamiya 1/48 Brewster Buffalo, B339

thanks and good building to all!

Mikeal,

You might want to take the Tigercat off the list.  It did not become operational until the day before the Japanese surrendered.  The Fleet Air Arm did obtain two for evaluation purposes but decided against it as a result of low speed handling and visibility problems.  As far as  I know, the USN and USMC were the only armed services to use them.  This looks like an interesting build, I'll know closer to the end of the year.

Im definatly in for this one, not sure what with at the moment. Im seriously tempted by a Grumman Avenger in 1:48th scale though. Im also tempted to attempt my first major converison for this build. It will be building a Pitcair PC2 autogyro from another autogyro kit.

By the way your list of aeroplanes is not extensive, i could post a complete list later if you want.

Neet idea..... I only have one kit that might work but I'm not shure the AFV club "Achilles mark 2c" (but if I make it I would put it in Canadian markings) the Achilles is am M10 Wolverine with a british 17 pound gun..... soooo would one in Canadian markings work in this GB??