Dawn of the Jet Age GB feeler thread.

Well it olny makes sense that no more than 3 hours after I decide to put the start off until August that the F-80 I ordered shows up in my door. I could alomost hear that little box laughing at me, knowing I had to put him to the side for another 7 months. Mean, spiteful little devil, that box...

Bish, I don't mind the suggestions one bit. This is the First GB I'll be hosting, so I'll take any advice I can get.

Vance, I know how you feel. I umpire baseball, so things can get real hectic real fast come summer time.

Screaminhelo, first, let me say I think its great you are getting your son involved in this at such a young age. That's about the age my I started tinkering with models with my dad myself. Although he did most of the work, I felt like I had done something special when it was finished. Second, its a shame your fleet of Sabres might already be complete by August, (still feel free to show us your completed work if you'd like!!!) but it makes me VERY happy to know that might open up time fore you to do a Sea Vixon!! I think the Sea Vixon is the most beautiful aircraft ever put into service by the Fleet Air Arm, and I would love love love to see her put together in this GB!

Tempestj

Tempestjohnny, I'm right there with you. I'll be putting together a ProModeler Thunderjet myself after I get done with the Shooting Star.

ajd3530

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Vance, I know how you feel. I umpire baseball, so things can get real hectic real fast come summer time.
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lol, on behalf of the players who will be giving you grief during the 2014 season, I apologize in advance!!

I was inspired to resume work on the Sea Venom yesterday, so, if I actually get it finished, I'll post it as a teaser closer to the start date.

Much appreciated vance. Now do you coach a fast pitc team, or do you play slow pitch?

Sceaminghelo, that sounds great. Really looking foward to seeing your work!

I've done the fastpitch thing occasionally and enjoy it, but slowpitch is more prevalent around here. More teams, more players, more competition etc.  Played on 2 teams, plus a tournament, last summer, 70 games in the books. I love it, but it certainly eats into potential bench time.

Im pretty interested ill be in with a 1/48 me262 A-1a

Hi Everyone,

I'd like to participate in this GB...I should be ready by August and have lots of early jets here to choose from.....looking forward to it!

Just got the old monogram f-80 from Michaels with 40% off coupon for $12

That's a great kit. Seated pilot, full engine, jack stand for the rear fuselage, bombs or napalm war load, choice of tip tanks, gun bay...

Sounds like it will be fun, especially with the later start date.  I've got an F-80 and an F-86 that would fit, and  I've been eyballing Me-262 kits since the last one I built was accidentally destroyed by my wife.

I'd like to join up. Like most, I've got several candidates in mind. Just curious, at what point do you call a jet modern?

Buddy. The consensus is pre century series USAF and pre F4D USN and anything foreign that is within those timelines.  John

Thanks John. Looks like I'll be adding to my Grumman Cat collection.

Ok guys, I know this has been on the back burner for months now, but August is approaching! I've posted detailes on the GB list page (post # 38 i believe) and will be starting the thread in the coming weeks. Hope y'all are still interested!

Good to see this one back on ajd, are you going to do a separate build thread.

I won't put my name down just yet, I want to cut down the number I am actually committed to at any one time, so I should be able to put my name down at the start of next year.

I just need to decide what to build. One question. Would an He 178 count. It wasn't actually a production aircraft, but it was the first jet to fly.

Yessir i plan on putting up a seperate build thread, and the He 178 would certainly count. I need to specify in the build thread that being a production aircraft is not a requirment. My mistake.

No worries, just looking at my options. I built the worlds first swing wing aircraft for that GB, so would be nice to do the first jet for this.

Is the Skyray allowed?

You can definitely count me in! I'll build one of the Hobbyboss Me 262s, buti I'm not sure which one it's going to be.

I'd also like to volunteer to create a badge if you don't have one already...

Cheers, Clemens

Plasticjunkie: I'm afraid not. The F4D is the FIRST Navy fighter to miss the cut. She wad able to do super sonic in level flight, but if you have anything sub-sonic or trans-sonic from that era or earlier, we would love to see you on here bringing it to life!

Clemens: that would be awesome! I also found an old US poster with jets that makes me think of that "warm and fuzzy" time.between the end of WWII and the cold war heating up. I'll see if i can find it and post it up.

No problem. Better yet, I have a Fujimi F-7 Cutlass that I think fits in the group?

Absolutely, a Cutlass would be a great choice!

On a seperate note, I just picked up a Revell F-86F at Hobby Lobby for only $11.97 with the 40% off coupon. Score

Would a Hawker Seahawk Mk.101 or a De Havilland Venom count? If so, count me in.

Yes and yes! I actually have a Trumpeter Seahawk i was considering doing if I get my F-80 finished in good time.

We start Aug. 27th!

Groovy, then count me in with the F-7 Cutlass for now. I also have an F-86F and F-84G that I may do if I have time.

I'm interested. I have a few other GB obligations first.

Ironically, I have taken a little detour and gone on my own with a 1/32 Hasegawa Sabre in the past few days, and I just saw this GB.

I will be done with it before this GB starts. I do have another F-86. A 1/48 Academy kit. So, I'll go with that.

Well take your time friend. We'll be going clear through June '15 with it!

Well I found it, and on 2nd glance I realized these were F-102s. Which don't fit into the criteria, so would it be a contradiction? Still great piece of art if you ask me.