70th Anniversary Battle of Britain GB - 2010

Just took a look at page 1, and did a tally for each side:

RAF 13

Luftwaffe 20

Still in keeping with the spirit of the BoB!

So the Luftwaffe has the numbers.......We couldn't have it any other way could we

Hey Jules check your conversations on the right hand side of the page should be next to your avatar, I sent you a PM.

Ok

Darson - Sign me up for the 1/32 BF 109 E-3 by Trumpeter!  Is anyone doing the Revell 1/32 JU 88 A-1?  Look forward to hearing back from you

Rich

Hey there Rich and to the build.

I really like your choice of kit, everything I have read online it's supposed to be the best 109E available in any scale.  I'll be interested to see how it comes together.

Cheers

EDIT

Forgot to mention, nobody has volunteered for the 1/32 Ju-88 as yet, although that really would be an impressive entry if anybody is interested.

A 1/32 JU88.......sounds big.....Maybe next time Darren.....

Darren, sorry to be a pain in the ! Can you change me to the Tamiya Spitfire mk.1 with some extra Eduard bits . Couldnt get all the bits I fancied for the He111.

Cheers... 

Darren,  Count me in,  I'd like to put together a Tamiya 1/48 Me 109E.  I've got the correct markings for a BoB aircraft.  Thanks.   Rick.

darson       put me in the build I have an airfix avro anson that needs built and a fairey fulmar MK I. Thanks

...Did i hear anyone say Revell 1:32 JU88A-1??

Darson, please put me down for this one. Just finished the Wildcat for the Pacific group build and so now i can start on something new and challenging. Looking forward to building this beast

Richard

'Aces high' by Iron Maiden is playing in my head just thinking about this GB. Eddie is in the cockpit of a Spitfire with teeth clenched gripping the controls...3000 miles away from my stash of kits I feel the only offering I may have close at hand is a Ultracast 1/35 scale resin Luftwaffe pilot. Thats not the issue though as progress on my NMF 1/32 P-51 is slow and I can't allow myself to start or purchase new kits unless that one is finished.

It will be hard not to purchase a Spitfire next weekend as my next project planned is a 'Enigma bare-metal Spitfire' Mk 1a R7143 I found on the internet that was used for PR flights around Canada in 1946. Guess that is out as I just read it was built in 1941 and saw several conversions, and a landing mishap before being reduced GASP! to scrap in 1949-1950 The horror... the horror.

Interestingly enough the Battle of Britian is one of the themes for a up-coming model contest and show in Fredricton NB on May 29th 2010

More new faces, HOORAY!!!  Glad to have you here fellas. 

Only four more days to go!!!

Hi Darson,

Would you add me to the roster with the 1/32 Bf-109E-1 by Eduard?  I acquired this gem yesterday whilst stimulating the local economy and will start on it just as soon as I finish my current Eduard project.  Documentation is in hand and all I have to do is decide on which markings she will wear.

Cheers  

Mike no worries mate I'll change your build to the Spit Mk.I

Rick to the build it's nice to have you along for the build.  By the way which 109 are you building the dash 3 or dash 4?

Hey there Nomad and to the GB.  Airfix Anson hey, you're obviously a man who likes a challenge.

Richard a 1/32 Ju-88 that's awesome, I've seen some "in progress" builds of that bird and it's a very impressive model, so to the build

Jason I must admit that I hadn't really considered figures as part of this build but if you've got the Werner Modlers 1/32 figure from Ultracast then go for it and to the build

Fasteagle to the build and great choice of kit.  We now have two 32nd scale 109s in the build so it will be interesting to see how they compare for detail.  Oh and my choice for markings would be Pips Priller's mount.

Cheers

FastEagle scratch that request for Pips Prillers markings, I just realised they come with the E-4 kit.

Darren, Wow did you do that figure??? I see you've expanded your skills in my absence....looks great...

Oh Yeah I'm not going to make the same mistakes again and join 135 GB's this year so i've decided to concentrate on this one and add an airfield dio to my BF 110.....

darson, thanks for considering a figure into your group build. I have it infront of me right now, later on I will post a picture of it for your final decision.

Ultracast 'Luftwaffe Fighter pilot WWII' 1/35 scale #35001

He is wearing a leather jacket, sporting a German formal military hat with insignia and rank. I see a easy modification moving his right arm forward to hold a smoke vrs. the 'tea pot stance' At 18.95$ Canadian its not a cheap resin figure, more involved than some with 8 parts to clean-up and assemble.

Best thing is Ultracast is a prize sponsor at the next local show and contest!

Darson

                     I dont know if it makes a difference but the Fulmar Mk I is a Vista kit. I can only handle one Airfix kit at a time. I ordered some PE for the Fulmar got vacuform canopies for both models and some decals.  I am looking forward to my first GB

Thanks Darson,

Well I've always liked to Gallands BOB aircraft, but can't find the PE for the cigar lighter?  Well if not Revell's JU 88 how about the new Revell 1/32 He 111?  I really need a reason to by more styrene, LOL!

Rich

Hey Darson, been looking thru the stash, and decided to make a change up on the bench. If possible would you please change my GB contribution to the 1/48 Eduard Bf110 D. The kit includes markings for 2./Erpr.Gr210 flown during the battle. Not very colorful, but then being more of a target for angry Hurricanes and Spits, it would be more beneficial to ones health to have an aircraft in subdued markings. 

Mobious

Is it April yet?  I am so bored with this tank thing.  I want to start on Feldwebel Bar's Emil!

darson,

Here is a picture of the figure, let me know if its accepted into your group build. I do consider a resin figure a 'kit' as it involves advanced skills, clean-up, working with CA glue, assembly with some filler and finally primer + paint. Also more expen$ive that a lot of plastic kits!

3hours 20min till the first of april (local time) could begin, but have one mother of a head cold so I doubt it :(

Andrew

Well, midnight here is in less than 4 1/2 hours and I have the next two days off, so an all-nighter (or at least a solid 3-4 hour session) is not entirely out of the question.

Well lads it's April the 1st so we are now officially underway for this years Battle of Britain group build .

So let's see some of those progress pics ASAP.

Got my Aerodetails 109E book open as we speak. Of all the 109 cockpits, the E's I always thought were the coolest.

OUTSTANDING!

We're a go officially, and already Mike is talking about cockpit WIP pics.  I can hardly wait!

Nomad no problems I'll update the roster to reflect the Fulmar is a Vista kit.

Rich is the new tool 32nd scale He-111 available yet, I've seen it on Revell's 2010 release list but that's as far as it's gone.

Mobius consider it done.

SF (SuppresionFire) yeah absolutely that figure is certainly eligible, I'll update the roster.

Cheers

That heinkel will be very interesting to have..... Can't wait for it to appear in the stores soon

Just wanted to wish everyone a great time with their builds at the starting day of this GB. Been eagerly awaiting it to be able to start on my 1:32 Ju88 Have fun guys!

Richard