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80 Years of Airfix GB

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Posted by modelcrazy on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 1:11 PM

Bish, I knew I was going to get an Airfix for Christmas so this is moving to the top of the list.

1/72 Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV

Steve

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Posted by Bish on Sunday, December 23, 2018 5:25 AM

Look forward to seeing waht you do with that Bill. I remember building an F-14 way back in the 80's which had the same markings as that box art. I think it would have been the Airfix, but the 1980's boxing. I am not surprised yours look old, it does date from 1975. I'll get you on the roster.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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Posted by JacknewbIII on Saturday, December 22, 2018 9:06 PM

Bish please count me in the this 1:72 F-14A Tomcat. I have been afraid to touch this kit as it came in an auction lot and the plastic is brittle, decals are yellow and it just looks old dusty and delicate. That being said it also looks like a good challenge and a cool kit for the new year so I here we go!

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  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Saturday, December 22, 2018 2:47 PM

Welcome to the group Bill.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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Posted by Daddyman on Saturday, December 22, 2018 11:31 AM

Hey, Bish. I'm in with this:

Bill B 2.0

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Posted by Real G on Friday, December 21, 2018 5:00 PM

Standing by and ready sir.

https://flic.kr/p/2dkpYJ2] [/url]Vampire-02 by N.T. Izumi, on Flickr

“Ya ya ya, unicorn papoi!”

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Posted by Bish on Friday, December 21, 2018 1:29 PM

Very soon. 11 sleeps and a day.

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On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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Posted by fotofrank on Friday, December 21, 2018 12:25 PM

Soon?

OK. In the stash: Way too much to build in one lifetime...

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Posted by Bish on Friday, December 21, 2018 4:24 AM

Will be nice to see that Svenne and look forward to seeing you build it.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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  • From: Goteborg / Sverige
Posted by Svenne Duva on Thursday, December 20, 2018 1:23 PM

Incoming!
From Amazon DE.
€114 for the kit and €130 shipment included.
ETA 27th Dec.
Hope to post some first pics in 2018 :)

Svenne

sic transit gloria mundi

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  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 2:05 AM

Glad to have you on borad Ernest.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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Posted by Bish on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 2:03 AM

DRUMS01

Thanks Bish, the motorcycles are rather small at 1/24 scale. The bridge layer is 1/72, and the AV8A Harrier is thier large 1/24 scale kit. 

Ben 

 

That bridge layer is really nice, i like how you have displayed it, and i doi like the Harrier as well. All really nice builds.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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  • From: San Francisco Bay Area
Posted by bufflehead on Monday, December 17, 2018 10:50 PM

Bish, I've been eying this GB and I can't resist!!  I feel I need to add to my growing aircraft builds so add me to your growing list of participants!  I just bought the new 1/48 P40 Warhawk and P-51D Mustang and I'm eager to build both!  But let's not get TOO ambitious...

Lets start with the P-51D:

Ernest

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Posted by DRUMS01 on Monday, December 17, 2018 7:53 PM

Thanks Bish, the motorcycles are rather small at 1/24 scale. The bridge layer is 1/72, and the AV8A Harrier is thier large 1/24 scale kit. 

Ben 

"Everyones the normal until you get to know them" (Unknown)

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1/35 Churchill Mk IV AVRE with bridge - DONE

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1/35 CH-54A Tarhe Helicopter

 

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Posted by Bish on Saturday, December 15, 2018 7:16 AM

What ever you come in with Ben, it will be great to have you on board. I didn't realise Airfix had made bike kits, those look very nice.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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  • From: Ohio (USA)
Posted by DRUMS01 on Friday, December 14, 2018 7:47 PM

Bish, I have to do something for this GB, you can count on me for at least one. I will check my stash and let you know what it will be for sure. 

Here are my last few Airfix builds (not for the GB, only for the solidarity of this GB of course)

 v/r,

Ben

 

 

"Everyones the normal until you get to know them" (Unknown)

LAST COMPLETED:

1/35 Churchill Mk IV AVRE with bridge - DONE

NEXT PROJECT:

1/35 CH-54A Tarhe Helicopter

 

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Friday, December 14, 2018 4:58 PM

Got you added Svenne, glad to have you and that kit on board.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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  • From: Willamette Valley, Oregon
Posted by goldhammer on Friday, December 14, 2018 1:29 PM

Our first big one.....I like it.

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Posted by Svenne Duva on Friday, December 14, 2018 1:15 PM

Hi,

When I was a kid Airfix was the only brand arround .

Back in the early 70ies my Grandfather bought me the Airfix ME 109 1/24 for X-Mas.

At the time I had the experience of some 1/72 kits, but this was something completely different!

Grandmother was very angry with him, I guess she (quiet rightfully) thought that this was far to expensive a X-Mas gift.

Next year after he bought me the Scheherazade tales in 3 volumes, the man was my Hero!

So in Memorian: Could I join this GB with the Hawker Typhoon 1B - Car Door 1:24.

Svenne

sic transit gloria mundi

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  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Thursday, December 13, 2018 1:35 PM

Got you added guys, welcome aboard.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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Posted by stikpusher on Thursday, December 13, 2018 1:04 PM

I missed when you posted this. I’m in with their 1/32 17 Pounder AT gun

 

 

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Posted by TheWaggishAmerican on Thursday, December 13, 2018 11:22 AM

I'll be in. Definently a 1/72 Tomahawk, maybe one of the old 1/72 Defiant's as well. 

TWA

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Posted by Bish on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 1:58 PM

Roster updated, welcome aboard AA.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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Posted by Armor_Aficionado on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 9:37 AM

Hey Bish, I'm in with a 1/72 scale P-51D Mustang.

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Posted by Bish on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 2:10 AM

Glad to have you on board Theuns, will put that on the roster.

Look forwardto seeing that one G.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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  • From: Honolulu, Hawaii
Posted by Real G on Monday, December 3, 2018 11:29 PM

lewbud

Real G,

That is a nice little kit. One word of caution from my build. You have to insert the main landing gear into the booms before attaching the bottom of the wings so be careful that you don't mash them during assembly or decalling. Mine are a little splayed out because I forgot they were there.

Lewbud, thanks for the heads up!  I did notice the mains had to go in before the lower wings.  Airfix Mag had an article where the builder trimmed down the locator tabs to allow the gear to go in afterwards.  I might try that, since the legs are very delicate looking.

I don’t know what it is about this kit, but there is something special here.  I can’t quite articulate what it is, but have felt it the moment I saw it in the magazines.  More reason to pile on and get it done in 2019!

Looking forward to seeing everyone’s Airfix builds in January!

“Ya ya ya, unicorn papoi!”

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Posted by Theuns on Monday, December 3, 2018 11:13 PM

Hey Bish, put me down for a 1/72 Swordfish please, but will only start later.

 

Theuns

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Posted by lewbud on Monday, December 3, 2018 8:43 PM

Real G

Piccie of my build:

https://flic.kr/p/2az4yqw] [/url]Vampire-01 Clipped by N.T. Izumi, on Flickr

 

Real G,

That is a nice little kit. One word of caution from my build. You have to insert the main landing gear into the booms before attaching the bottom of the wings so be careful that you don't mash them during assembly or decalling. Mine are a little splayed out because I forgot they were there.

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

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Posted by Real G on Monday, December 3, 2018 4:28 PM

“Ya ya ya, unicorn papoi!”

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  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Monday, December 3, 2018 2:13 PM

Yes, i believe so.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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