Regia Aeronautica GB II (06/15/09 to 06/15/10)

Luftwoller wrote:

Err Dave, mine already has that wonder nose, and the decals to make 'Alles Kaput' LOL

Dont get me wrong, im still up for building loads more Reggies, so the Gb will still be running, but who would be up for a sub-build of German Multi's? And what would they do? I have the 290 a Condor and a Gigant.

...Guy

Luftwoller wrote:

Oooh, look what ive just found on You tube, Check out the last captured plane, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOqnkUKBD1k&feature=related ...Guy

Somebody made a resin conversion with the bomber nose for the Revell kit to make the version shown in that video.  Is guy up for the challenge...

Edit:  Look here Guy, third image from the bottom I believe.

simpilot34 wrote:

One question that has always been in my mind when I see the He-177 is, How in the world does the double strut main gear retract and fit?

Richie they were seperate struts

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Hope the pics help

The Ju-290 was HUGE!!!!! Didn't realize how big it was!!!

One question that has always been in my mind when I see the He-177 is, How in th eworld does the double strut main gear retract and fit?

Luftwoller wrote:

Oooh, look what ive just found on You tube, Check out the last captured plane, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOqnkUKBD1k&feature=related ...Guy

Guy - I just got a new addition to the German Collection today in a trade .

Very well detailed kit with recessed panel lines.. And Look at those nice HS 293 flying bombs

The original plan was to use it for a "Mistel" conversion.. But this is way too nice of a kit for that.. I will still have to find an "Airfix" for the conversion..

Oooh, look what ive just found on You tube, Check out the last captured plane,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOqnkUKBD1k&feature=related

...Guy

Does anyone do the Piaggio in 1/48? If so, ive never seen it. The one in the pictures and in my stash are 1/72. Still loads of resin goodies and stuff in it. Now did the Reggies ever field a condor???

...Guy

 I have totally misplaced my 1/32 box of Italian goodies! It's here some where!  I have been working too many crazy hours for 6 days in a row now! Hard to find time to look but I will find it!  That and my decals.

How embaressing!

 Guy love what you have done with that 262 kit!  Looks just like the photos  posted!  Remarkable results even for your level of expertise! Not bad for an Englishman either.

 I want a 1/48 Piaggo!

soulcrusher wrote:

Lets get this GB rolling agian boys!

Ready and waiting for the rest of you jokers.

Summit wrote:

Guy - Ah now that table those red stripped wings would of caught my eye also. I have wanted to build a paint scheme like that ever since you and Bondo teased us with yours.

sfcmac wrote:

or worse yet wake up with yer wife!  Ahhhhh!

Hey Guy I haven't seen hide nor short hair of my Italeri SM 81 I ordered a month ago. Was there anything at the show?

Wow Guy that is a nice haul you have there! I love thoses Osprey books. The book story near me carries alot of them in stock at all times. I have about 15 of them. Best thing to come out of old Blighty besides you of course! Spend the batter part of today watching our version of Football today. Home team lost! %^&$ Giants! Man they really blew it agian making it 4 in a row! Did Liverpool win their match?

A multi-engine GB? It ain't big unless it a Me 323 Gigant. I have the Italeri kit stashed away. Even in 1/72 it is huge. It would definetely be a shelf sitting dust collector if I ever build it just like my 1/24 Airfix Stuka and 1/32 P-38.

I should be able to start the G-55 sometime this week as there is not much left I can do on the 262. I have all of the fiddly bits painted up seems filled and ready for the ever elusive mask set. Lets get this GB rolling agian boys!

                                                                                    Soulcrusher

 Got my jollys giving Guy a noogie! Doo Dah! Dooh Dah! Been at work all night  long! Oh the dooh dah day!  Going to work all night!

Going to sleep all day!

 Hard to build models in your dreams Oh the doo dah day!

Guy, that looked like a great show!!!! What a great and colorful RA table eh? Can see hy it stopped you!! As for the shifty merchant, don't take your eyes off them for a second from now on!!!

Dave, that Ju looks awesome!!!! Excellent paintwork and so many prickly things, needs a nose hair trim!!!

Dave -  That Ju is Magnificent ! Simply Stunning 

Yeah I know you warned me but sometimes you just need to find out for yourself..

So 4 Condors to be built - Sounds exciting.. How many others have one hid away I wonder

Sorry Dave, i thought i had but obviously not. It looked fantastic in the revell stand. It was done in a night scheme with the black undersides. It really looks like a honey of a kit though. Your 290 looks awesome my friend. You are definately a talent. Your AB work is just amazing. Ill get the hang of the thing one day.

So youd be a Multi-engined GB as well?

...Guy

Luftwoller wrote:

Geez, Lord Moustachio (Great Avatar BTW) are you totally crazy?!!!!! Either thats Wing nuts big penny or youve been out in the sun too long. I will let you know when the Condor comes up. Great double header. Aaron, i think you need to build one as well. A 3 way wopuld be well cool. Getting close to being a GB LOL.

Sean, I warned you!!!

Guy, Sounds like you had a great time Guy minus the one incident.  As for the Condor I have the revell kit in the stash too so count me in for a GB!    Did you by any chance take a pic of the Ju 290?  I'd love to see it. 

Here's some pics of the one I did.

Guy - Ah now that table those red stripped wings would of caught my eye also. I have wanted to build a paint scheme like that ever since you and Bondo teased us with yours.

Sean- 1/700 PE?  My goodness Man, you shall end up in the nuthouse with Aaron after that.

Luftwoller wrote:

And i saw this and thought of Daywaster!! ...Guy

Mmmmm... Cool model!

Geez, Lord Moustachio (Great Avatar BTW) are you totally crazy?!!!!! Either thats Wing nuts big penny or youve been out in the sun too long. I will let you know when the Condor comes up. Great double header.

Aaron, i think you need to build one as well. A 3 way wopuld be well cool. Getting close to being a GB LOL.

I took a load of pics at the show of some great stuff, but the table that stopped me in my tracks was....wait for it....,

Much to my surprise, there was even a scale model of Lord Moustachio himself!

And i saw this and thought of Daywaster!!

...Guy

Guy - Wow~wee what a nice haul. I am really liking that HS-126 and in 1/48 even..

When you get ready to build your Condor let me know ahead of time and I might find room on the bench to build the 1/48 version I have.. One of those kits that mysteriously appeared in the Tomb.. 

You want a good laugh ? Look at what I have doone to myself now..

And I thought 1/72 P/E is a bugger to work with..

The show as great. Supposedly the largest model show in the UK. All went well apart from i was robbed by a compant called Wonderland Models! Remember that name and dont do buisness with them.

I bought a kit from them and while the guy was sorting out the credit card i was talking to his oppo about an airbrush. When i went back for the kit, about 5 mins later, there was no sign of it. I asked where it was and he said hed given it to me....mmm..I dont think so. He then said ,If it turns up by the end of day, theyll give it to me. It didnt! I spoke to the manager bloke and he basically said Tough Sh1t. Tempted as i was to smack the tit in the mouth, i held back and tried doing it through the IPMS guy there. Its ongoing, so stay tuned LOL.

Dave, im a sucker for the big German stuff. Add to that Revell were there at the show with one built and painted. I fell in love with it. My mate Big E bought it for me as i was a little low about the missing kit. Hes a good guy. Then later in the day i spied a beautifully built condor. I rounded the corner and there was one for sale. It had to be mine. The 1st kit i bought on the day was the HS 126. Its by Vector and is all resin,....mmmmmmm, resin. As for the books, i just cant resist the smell of a new paper back.

...Guy

Guy, JU-290 Spy Version????   SWeeeeet!!!  Built the Ju-290 a couple years back, awesome kit and freakishly huge, you'll love it.

Jeremy, lovin' the flower child camo patern.

Jeremy, the eggbeater is looking good!! Can't wait to see some color on it, besides the tape

Guy, thats a nice lil haul there!!! Would love to see the Fw-200 and the Hs-126 going together.

Hey guys, im back...just for how long, i really dont know. My internet is working at the mo, but im not holding my breath. Probs with the supplier. We were cut off. Long story that i cant be bothered to bore you with.

Jeremy, the mystery machine camo is looking great. And it looks like your on the final leg. Good man.

Crusher, hurry and finish that 262. Who needs masks. Ask the Sarge, he does his canopy painting blindfolded with a cocktail stick between his toes. My 262 is almost there. Ill post an update later (Football in a short while)

I went up to the nationals here in the UK. Didnt enter anything but bought a load of goodies that i just couldnt live without,

Its going to be a little while before i start a Reggie, im afraid. I have to do a P-47 (In the Pic) for our Model clubs meet next month. The theme is the 9th AF in Dorset (Where i live). Im doing the kit OOB so, hopefully i should be able to finish it quickly and, as i said the 262 is almost done.

More soon,

...Guy

soulcrusher wrote:

Jeremy she looks like a winner to me.  So were are the progress pics? No excuses about working on that silly eggbeater either.

Excuses, excuses... here they are. 

The Scooby Doo Mystery Machine camo is taking me way too long. One day's work and only 1/2 (.5 for Guy) of one side completed. I'm doing it all backwards for some strange reason.

RA progress... soon... I promise.

Old Crusher will be here soon so no worries boys! I am trying to do everything I can on the 262 without the masks. Then I am going to start on my second G-55.

Guy sorry to hear about the PC woes. I just recently replaced mine a couple of months ago. I am having the old one fixed because it is still worth alot of money but I wanted a newer faster one. Good thing too because it has been a month since I dropped it off and its still not fixed! To top it off I know the person fixing it and my brother-in-law and I put a clutch in his BMW last year and saved him alot of money. So much for returning the favor!

Jeremy she looks like a winner to me.  So were are the progress pics? No excuses about working on that silly eggbeater either.

                                                                                          Soulcrusher