1944 Group Build

Sign me up for a Monogram 1/48 Hawker Mk IB Typhoon.

Okay,  Don't change my buiilds, I'll do the b-24 & the Tamiya 1/48 scale V-1 I just read through the thread you posted Bish. Thanks

I'll probably get the 1/18 scale V-1 later on, but not for this build. I wasn't even thinking of the trolley for the big one. What I'd really like is to do the launch ramp for the tamiya kit, but I guess that isn't happening.

 If I could find some decent pics of the ramp, I'd try to fabricate it myself, even though I'm not all that great at scratching

The kits have been out for some time, so, I guess they don't think its worth it. If I'm interested in it, there must be others as well.

If I can throw into this, I can either do a V1 that's on it's way, or a P-38J that's waiting.

Viejo

If I can throw into this, I can either do a V1 that's on it's way, or a P-38J that's waiting.

Just wondering Viejo, which V-1 are you doing? Why not do both, I'm going to do Jimmy Stewart's B 24 and the V-1 Because I don't think the V-1 will take that much time.

There is a company called Gaso.line that makes a resin 1/48th launch ramp. But no idea is its still around or where you might get it.

www.gaso-line.eu/.../dio48003.htm

Greentracker, I'm in error.  It's a prototype V2 that is coming, not a V1.

Having seen a V1 at Fort Sill, I've got it on my list, but for this build, the prototype V2.

Viejo, sorry didn't get back to you sooner. Feel free to join with which ever you want, or as Ken says, both. Let us know kit and scale and SS will add you to the roster.

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays everyone!  Hope everyone is having or will have an awesome Christmas!

Eagle90

Bish,

Sign me up for this GB, but I'm going to cheat a little.  I had planned on doing a CG-4A Waco glider for "The Longest Day GB", but I'll transfer it over to this one (I'm still doing the C-47 for "The Longest Day GB").

I plan to still make a diorama with both aircraft, however. 

Gary

Hey Clemens, and Bish... I'd Like to jump on! Let me do just a bit of research, Being an ole Marine, I may leave my Luftwaffe briefly and do some Pacific Action Builds for a change of pace...

Snake: You're on! I really like the Tiffie!

Viejo: I just need you to tell me the scale and you're on the list as well.

Ken: Ok, I'll leave everything as it is right now.

GAF: A glider sure is something different. Welcome aboard!

Doug: It's great to have you as well! I can't wait to see what masterpiece you'll build for this one! (And now I'm not the only one building something used to fight the Japs! )

Yeah I have a nice set of WWII encyclopedias and they are loaded with great info from the very beginings of the lead up to the war to a good deal after the war. I need to study a bit but there is sooo much to choose from! Also my wife is Filipina and her Dad was fighting with the American Army and had been captured, but escaped during the Baatan Death march, I would also like to do something in his honor (he survived the war but has been gone for several years now). I'll just have to do some research. During the escape his brother was shot and killed, he also was shot twice but recovered from his wounds, and when able to fight again, in his words.... " Killed many Japanese with his bare hands and bolo".

Viejo, nice, look forward to that. I had planned on doing a full V-2 launch scene many years ago, I got a Condor V-2 and one vehicle, but never got any further. Most of the vehicles were in Resin then. But with SH releasing some injection stuff, I have been thinking about giving it another go.

Doug, welcome aboard. Glad to have some none European stuff in the build.

No problems gary, sounds like a great idea. That's WACO is a nice kit. I did a dio with mine many years ago, it was one I was really proud of, I just wish it had survived. Look forward to seeing yours.

Hi All,

I've never done a group build before but I'd like to join in on this one. I also want to pick a kit that's out of my norm. I usually build 1/48 WW2 aircraft, and recently started working on my 1st 1/35 armor since 1978. It's a trumpter KV "Big turret" and its a nice kit.

I got a Tamiya Panzer IV J 1/35 for Christmas and I'd like to build that for this group build. The kit seems lacking compared to the trumpeter kit and I'll have some work to do, and we'll see how it goes. I already purchased some am mesh skirts for it since the kit had no skirts included.

Sound like I fit in? What I can't figure out is how to add a new post to an existing thread without replying... <sigh>

Those builds sound great. I know SS will add you when he gets back on. I am considering the Tamiya Pz IV as well.

If your just replying in general, just got to the last post and enter your reply there. If you want to quote someone, use the rich formatting link under the relevant post, but you have to click reply first.

And welcome aboard.

This build is shaping up rather nicely. Too bad we can't get them all in one place.

I know what you mean Ken. But its one of the good things about the net is that people from all over the world can get together and do this sort of thing.

And we don't have to worry about jet lag or the models getting damaged.

Less than 48hours to go guys. We will kick this off at the stroke of Midnight GMT, just as Big Ben tolls.

Bish

I know what you mean Ken. But its one of the good things about the net is that people from all over the world can get together and do this sort of thing.

And we don't have to worry about jet lag or the models getting damaged.

Less than 48hours to go guys. We will kick this off at the stroke of Midnight GMT, just as Big Ben tolls.

Yea Bish, I dont know how I lived before the internet came into being. LOL Now, I'd be really lost without it.

On this note: before I found this forum, I was on a commercial truck and equipment model forum and we started a thread where we posted a picture of ourselves so every one could see who they were talking to. I think we should do that to. Where can we post it. ? If everyone wants to do that, of course.

I think we had one of those before Ken, but that would have been a few years ago and of course we have had a lot of new members since. If you want to do that, go for it, I would certainly add mine. I reckon it would fit nicely in the ready room.

If you do, just stress that your not expecting people to post if they do not feel comfortable to do so, but only if they wish to.

By the way, seeing the 43 and 44 badges together, I rather like that. They suit each other very well. I'll have to have a word with Clemens about that.

Thanks for the info. I like the banner that is available. One comment - can we add 2014 to is somewhere, or am I missing it?

I take it you mean the middle of the 3 badge options. No, that one doesn't have the 2014 on it. Its not always nessacery to add the dates of the build to the badge, some do some don't. It would be for wayne to decide if he wants to add the 2014 to the badge.

works for me. My skirts came in today. They're not mesh... but that's still fine. Solid works. I'm going hunting better tracks next.

I am a huge fan of Fruils, that's what I have for my Pz IV, but they are a bit pricey. modelkasten are another brand that seem popular, but I have never tried them.

Axemanwb

Thanks for the info. I like the banner that is available. One comment - can we add 2014 to is somewhere, or am I missing it?

ask and it shall be given

Nice!

Squadron.com has a 30% sale for the next few hours. I'll see what they have.....

so i can start building at 311700T DEC13. cool.  now to decide what to do. i do have a started 1/35 VOSPER and TYPE XXVII which aren't even at the paint stage. or i could start a FLAK halftrack.or a ww2 german fire truck

LOL, well it does run for a year wayne, no rush.