Shelf of Doom GB II - 2018

Hey, I’m in.  Put me down for my Matchbox 1:72 scale BAe Hawk 200.  Originally released in 1989, I don’t even remember how long it’s been on my shelf, but a good guess would be at least 20 years - a real Shelf Queen!  

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I've got 3.

1st Monogram 1/48 F-8 Crusader.  shelved it 5-6 years ago because I wanted to put Zuni rockets on it and couldn't afford them, now you can't find them so I'll revert to the twin sidewinder rails.

2nd is a Italeri 1/72 EF-111,  not sure why I shelved it but this GB gives me a good reason to finish it.

and 3rd  a very old Hasegawa Egg plane, a F-16.   I think I started it in 1996?  and I just found it yesterday in and old box in my shop.

John

Tony,

I'm in. Put me down for Airfix's 1/72 Bf-110. I started it back in 2015/2016 when I did my 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain GB. Pretty much all that's left is to paint the underside blue, attach the gear and apply the decals. IF I get that one done, I'll probably move on to a 1/72 Airfix Hawk in the 100th FAA Commerative markings. That one was supposed to be for the Weekend GB in 2008. That's a loooooonnnnngggg weekend.

Oh I have many shelf queens that qualify... sign me up and I’ll decide what kit in a few days...

Here's my entry. It's a nice kit, don't know why it got shelved. (I really do, but hate to admit being a startaholic). This GB couldn't be better timed ... I'm intent on actually finishing some kits this year.

Taxtp,

I'm in, with a Fine Molds Type 4 Chi-To that I did not finish for Bish's 1946 GB. 

Here is a couple picture of the progress:

And the assessories that will go with it:

Here is the box art:

I haven't worked on a model in about 6 months. Lately, Life has had a unique way of getting in the way, which took all the steam out of my sails. But, I think clear waters are ahead, so I'm looking forward to finishing this build with all who participate in this GB. 

Thanks!

taxtp

Gee Bish, we go back a long way, I remember that GB. 

MC, I erally hope you can get it and join in here.

Ernest, I like the T-34 a lot, it will be good t osee you get that thing done !

I'm going to make a confession, I started messing with my T-33 last night. I filled the seams on both wing tip tanks. Thats about as much filling and sanding as on two 1/72 Spitfires !

Enjoy guys.

Tony

 

Your not wrong. I have a Tiger from the 2008 Steel cats GB, but thats going to take a bit more work. Bacvk then i was just rushing to meet GB dealines so ended up with quite a few armour builds just sitting on the shelf.

Gee Bish, we go back a long way, I remember that GB. 

MC, I erally hope you can get it and join in here.

Ernest, I like the T-34 a lot, it will be good t osee you get that thing done !

I'm going to make a confession, I started messing with my T-33 last night. I filled the seams on both wing tip tanks. Thats about as much filling and sanding as on two 1/72 Spitfires !

Enjoy guys.

Tony

Ready to join!  Here's my first queen - 1/35 Dragon T-34/85

The last photo I have is this one from almost three yrs ago....

...but its actually closer to 95% assembled.  A few broken parts need to be fixed, finish installing the ice cleats, and then paint her up!

I'll post some new photos this weekend when I return from working out of state.

Hi Tony, I'll be watching the GB. If I can get my USS Johnston mailed to me from Boise I'll tackle that one again since I let the ball drop on it last time. I'll let you know it I can get it.

Thanks Tony. It quite an old kit which i built for the 1000 road wheels GB, i think back in 2009. Will post some pics at the weekend, but be warned, it ain't pretty.

Bish, I didn't know that Italeri did an Ostwind, but I'm more than happy to mark you in for an Italeri 1/35 Ostwind Diorama. It's good to have you here.

Cheers

Tony

Tony, i have several armour kits that were finished as a stand alone kit, though they now all need repair after getting knocked off a shelf, but i never got round to completing the dioramas. So to me, they are not complete. Trying to get a couple done this year, but if they count, i'll enter with the Italeri 1/35th Ostwind. Might give me that extra bit of insentive.

Nice subject choice littletimmy. It will be good to get that off your chest ! I'll update the roster. Welcome aboard.

Cheers

Tony

OK. I'm in. I will be pulling my Revell 1/72 scale Type VII - C  U - boat out of the "Trunk of Death" It's about 50% completed ( Hull is glued together and painted, but all the fiddly bit's are still in the box and unpainted. )

There are two kit's in the box. I will be working on the one on top. I will post a more current photo when I start. ( she's been like this since 2010 )

Note that if you want to start a bit early, I'll turn a blind eye ! It's good to strike whilst the enthusiasm is there.

My first contribution is a Czech Models 1/32 T-33A Shooting Star. It's quite a difficult build and I didn't get very far with it. I started it in January 2012, and then quickly moved it to the shelf, where it's sat forlornly ever since.

Here's the box art:

Here it is as of today:

Cheers

Tony

Models rescued from the Shelf of Doom : 15

Bish

Griffin25

crown r n7

falconmod

armor_aficionado

taxtp

Jacknewbill

Lewbud

Modelcrazy

The Roster

taxtp (Tony) : 1/32 Czech Model T-33A Shooting Star 

                        1/200 Hasegawa Airbus A320 (Completed)

                        1/72 Academy P-47D Thunderbolt (Completed)

GMorrison    : 1/400 Heller HMS Illustrious, "Lusty Lady"

Griffin25         : 1/35 Tamiya M113. Hezbollah service from former Lebanese army. Syria    (Complete)

littletimmy      : 1/72 Revell Type VII - C  U - boat 

Bish               : 1/35 Italeri Ostwind Diorama (Completed)

                     1/35 Tamiya Tiger I mid production & Schwimmwagen Diorama(Completed)

Bufflehead (Ernest) : 1/35 Dragon T-34/85 1944

Hogfanfs (Bruce)     : 1/35 Fine Molds Type 4 Chi-To

Mrmike          : 1/72 Hasegawa MV-22 Osprey

stikpusher      : TBD

lewbud (Buddy) : 1/72 Airfix Bf 110

                              1/72 Academy P-51B 'Old Crow' (completed)

                               1/72 Italeri F6F Hellcat (completed)

                               1/72 Hasegawa F4U-1D Corsair

falconmod (John)    : 1/48 Monogram F8U Crusader (Completed)

                         1/72 Italeri EF-111A Raven

                         Hasegawa Egg Plane F-16 (Completed)

                         Esci Mirage (completed)

                         1/48 Monogram F-80 Shooting Star

Armor_Aficianado (Eric) : 1/72 Matchbox Bae Hawk 200 (Completed)

crown r n7  (Nick)   1/48 Tamiya F4F-4 Wildcat (Completed)

                                  1/48 Tamiya Mitsubishi A6M-5/5a Zero (Completed)

modelcrazy    : 1/72 Matchbox A-4 Mk-1 Comet (Completed)

Rob Gronovius : 1/35 Tamiya Bergepanzer IV

Sailing_Dutchman : 1/35 Dragon Tiger

The Waggish American : 1/72 Revell P-38 Lightning

ygmodeler4 : Academy Space Shuttle w/747 Transport

JacknewbIII : AMT/ERTL 1/25 Chevy Bel Air (Completed)

keavdog (John) : Esci 1/48 Kfir C/2

Lodni Kranazon: Mini/Hasegawa 1/72 F6F Hellcat

bobbaily : Accurate Miniatures 1/48 F-6B Mustang