SEARCH FINESCALE.COM

Enter keywords or a search phrase below:

Multi Prop GB 17 March to May '17

14174 views
243 replies
1 rating 2 rating 3 rating 4 rating 5 rating
  • Member since
    April 2010
Multi Prop GB 17 March to May '17
Posted by Theuns on Thursday, January 5, 2017 9:02 AM

I sugest a GB with the theme of aircraft that has two or more propellers.

They can be driven by one of more engines each, being either piston or turboprop.

Any scale.

Kits of 25% or less "started" 

WIP pix please

Fixed wing or multi rotor helos allowed.

No pure jet engines allowed

Date 01-Mar-17 to 31-May-17 (3 full months)

Ideas for a GB badge welcome

 

Theuns

  • Member since
    April 2010
Posted by Theuns on Thursday, January 5, 2017 9:02 AM

Roster and pix page

 

 

Theuns - Revell/monogram 1/48 B-17G (scrapped) 1/72 Academy PBY

Keyda81 - 1/72 AC130H  (completed page 5)

goldhammer - 1/48 Testor's O2   (completed page 8)

tonka -  Monogram 1/72 F-82 Twin  Mustang

Bossman -  1/72 Airfix Bristol Blenheim Mk. I. (completed page 8)

lewbud -  Airfix's 1/72 A-26 as a tanker (water bomber).

B_one Fixer -  1/72 C-130J by testors.  (completed page 5)

Tony - Hobby Boss 1/72 Dornier 335   (completed page 4)

mawright20 - 1/48 ME 410  (completed page 7)

Image may contain: airplane and outdoor

Tanker-Builder -  Potez 540 

68GT -  Matchbox Ju188

TheMongoose - 1/144 C-54 Skymaster (completed page 7)

  • Member since
    August 2016
Posted by Keyda81 on Thursday, January 5, 2017 9:42 AM

I have a few prop planes in my stash.  A P61, C-130 "Fat Albert", a C-54 and a B-17.  I think I have enough options to pick from and join in the GB.Big Smile

  • Member since
    April 2010
Posted by Theuns on Thursday, January 5, 2017 10:09 AM

Cool, I put you on the roster page solong, let's see what the further interest is.

 

Theuns

  • Member since
    August 2014
  • From: Willamette Valley, Oregon
Posted by goldhammer on Thursday, January 5, 2017 10:19 AM

My AC 47 is way too far along to qualify, but I have the old 1/48 Testor's O2 to toss into the game.

  • Member since
    April 2010
Posted by Theuns on Thursday, January 5, 2017 11:10 AM

Is that the 1/48 O-2? I heard it is actually a really nice kit.

 

Theuns

  • Member since
    August 2014
  • From: Willamette Valley, Oregon
Posted by goldhammer on Thursday, January 5, 2017 11:39 AM

Yes.  Have looked it over, can be built as an O2A or O2B.  The A has more windows on the lower right fuselage.  The B is more visually like the civilian version.  Have always loved the old mixmaster.  Hoping the Roden 1/32 comes out sometime soon, was supposed to be out around October.

  • Member since
    April 2010
Posted by Theuns on Thursday, January 5, 2017 11:55 AM

Nice I will put you on the roster.

 

Theuns

  • Member since
    March 2007
  • From: Michigan
Posted by tonka on Thursday, January 5, 2017 12:02 PM

I'm in. Monogram 1/72 F-82 Twin  Mustang

]

  • Member since
    April 2010
Posted by Theuns on Thursday, January 5, 2017 12:04 PM

Done ;-)

 

Theuns

  • Member since
    July 2014
Posted by modelcrazy on Thursday, January 5, 2017 12:06 PM

Hmm, I'll take a look but I'm pretty booked right now.

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

 

 

http://www.spamodeler.com/forum/

  • Member since
    December 2002
Posted by Bossman on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 5:16 PM

Hey Theuns,

Sounds good - count me in with this 1/72 Airfix Bristol Blenheim Mk. I.

Hopefully I can finish her up in the 3-month window.

Chris

  • Member since
    April 2010
Posted by Theuns on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 10:17 PM

Hey Chris, got you up :-)

 

Theuns

  • Member since
    June 2008
Posted by lewbud on Friday, January 13, 2017 1:49 AM

I'm in.  Airfix's 1/72 A-26 as a tanker (water bomber).

Buddy- Those who say there are no stupid questions have never worked in customer service.

  • Member since
    April 2010
Posted by Theuns on Friday, January 13, 2017 6:05 AM

Great lewbud I got you up.

 

I propose something like this for a badge -

If someone more clever than I am can insert a GB name in the pic....

 

Theuns

  • Member since
    November 2016
Posted by Gerhard on Friday, January 13, 2017 9:23 AM
Already in 2 GB's, else I would have gone and bought a kit for this.
  • Member since
    March 2007
  • From: Michigan
Posted by tonka on Friday, January 13, 2017 11:47 AM

Tried a Badge

Feel free to critique

http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab126/tonka45/groupbuild_zpsttquyype.png

 

 

 

     

]

  • Member since
    March 2007
  • From: Michigan
Posted by tonka on Friday, January 13, 2017 12:26 PM

]

  • Member since
    July 2014
Posted by modelcrazy on Friday, January 13, 2017 12:37 PM

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

 

 

http://www.spamodeler.com/forum/

  • Member since
    April 2010
Posted by Theuns on Friday, January 13, 2017 11:08 PM

Or even this one if you could put a name in it....I recon the Bear was the ultimate propeller plane :-)

 

I am slightly biass to the Shaccleton in my first pic but the Bear might appeal to a bigger group :-)

Of your pix I like the second one of the "homebuilt" the most.

Theuns

  • Member since
    March 2007
  • From: Michigan
Posted by tonka on Saturday, January 14, 2017 5:07 PM

I can put a grpup name on it

]

  • Member since
    April 2010
Posted by Theuns on Saturday, January 14, 2017 9:55 PM

Yes please do and post it :-)

 

Theuns

  • Member since
    December 2002
Posted by Bossman on Monday, January 23, 2017 11:46 AM

Had some time on my lunch hour today . . .

Chris

  • Member since
    April 2010
Posted by Theuns on Monday, January 23, 2017 10:12 PM

Ooh I ilke the one with the Bear :-)

Nice

 

Theuns

  • Member since
    April 2014
Posted by B_one fixer on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 4:10 PM

Put me down with a 1/72 C-130J by testors. This one should be pretty easy to complete.....I think.

  • Member since
    August 2016
Posted by Keyda81 on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 8:42 PM

B_one fixer

Put me down with a 1/72 C-130J by testors. This one should be pretty easy to complete.....I think.

 

Big SmileOh Yea, my favorite plane!  I have "Fat Albert" and the AC-130H Spectre in the stash.  I'm guessing that even though it's boxed by Testors it says Italeri somewhere.  I've done 3 Italeri C-130's and they've all built up really nicely.

  • Member since
    April 2010
Posted by Theuns on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 10:15 PM

Cool, got you on the roster for a "See One Thirsty" ;-)

As an ex Loadmaster in The SAAF I have a soft spot for a 130, but out of a practical standpoint the Transall 160 (except for the less power) was a far better cargo bush plane. Easier to load, no large wheelwells stricking out inside the bay and if you deploy the divebrakes a 160 could almost stand on it's nose @ 14000'/min decend!

 

Theuns

  • Member since
    August 2016
Posted by Keyda81 on Friday, February 17, 2017 9:45 PM

I in a way grew up with the C-130's.  They've been flying in and out of the local air force base since 1971.  That is however coming to an end this year.Crying  At least one of the eight we had is already gone.  It seems they are slowly going to disapear and I will be none the wiser.  I thought they might give the community a chance to say farewell, but I guess not. 

  • Member since
    August 2014
  • From: Willamette Valley, Oregon
Posted by goldhammer on Saturday, February 18, 2017 12:48 PM

The modeling club in the next town over is moving it's meeting to the veterans home where I live.  Only about 3 miles from me insted of 20.   They will start there on March 2nd, just in time to start on this GB, so that is where most of the build will take place.  Added bonus, they are starting to get the Vietnam vets in now, so the era will fit right in.

  • Member since
    August 2016
Posted by Keyda81 on Monday, February 27, 2017 9:46 PM

So are we calling this one a go?  I've got an AC-130H Spectre I'm chomping at the bit to start, lol. 

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY!

Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account.

SEARCH FORUMS
FREE NEWSLETTER
By signing up you may also receive reader surveys and occasional special offers. We do not sell, rent or trade our email lists. View our Privacy Policy.