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BACK IN THE SPOTIGHT--THE BOMBER GROUP BUILD (Medium and Heavy bombers from all eras)

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  • Member since
    January 2004
  • From: Philomath, OR, USA
Posted by knight667 on Wednesday, June 2, 2004 11:29 AM
Any thoughts for:
* cut-off date for entry
* completion date
* logo
* list of who's in and doing what (maybe at the beginning of the thread, original post?)

Since there are so many GBs going on, what about something like November for a completion date. Personally, I have 3 models ahead of my B-17F, so that'd probably be about right for me. Just a thought. Big Smile [:D]
John "The only easy day was yesterday." - US Navy SEALs "Improvise. Adapt. Overcome." - US Marine Corp. "I live each day/Like it's my last/...I never look back" - from "I'm A Rocker" by Judas Priest
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    December 2002
Posted by Bossman on Wednesday, June 2, 2004 11:25 AM
So I figure I'm about 3/4 through the interior of my B-24 - and yesterday my July issue of FSM comes in the mail. I just happen to glance at p. 85... "Coming in the September issue.... Detail a European Theatre B-24".

Am I allowed to whine ? ...And I gotta wait 2 months !

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    November 2003
  • From: houston,texas
Posted by ghettochild on Tuesday, June 1, 2004 9:34 PM
ill get in on this build with my he-111 and maybe my pby if there is time.
-Josh
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    May 2004
  • From: A little place I call earth
Posted by Vintage Aircraft on Tuesday, June 1, 2004 7:15 PM
Well this is your lucky day Im in on both builds with the AM B-25G hows that for luck, oh and I hope you know what your getting into with that Revell 1/72 B-17F, it was a horrible build for me when I built it, and it has no interior detail, just a porrly made bombay and a cockpitfloor with two seats, not to mention the fit of that thing. Well it will e interesting to see how you do. Oh and to all how want to be in Im putting your names on the group list ok.
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Posted by stram8777 on Tuesday, June 1, 2004 6:34 PM
I have a couple of 1/72 scale B-17's I am gonna start on soon. A Hasegawa B-17G and the old Revell B-17F. Maybe I can be part of this build also. This will technically be my second group build since I just threw my hat in the ring for the Accurate Miniatures group build. But hey I wanna be a part of both. Maybe someone will do an A-M B-25 and join the two builds somewhat.
  • Member since
    January 2004
  • From: Philomath, OR, USA
Posted by knight667 on Tuesday, June 1, 2004 4:10 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Silverbird01

QUOTE: Originally posted by knight667

QUOTE: Originally posted by EasyCo

Man, make sure got enough glue!!Clown [:o)]Laugh [(-D]


Not worried about glue, I'm worried about paint! Big Smile [:D]


What?? Space is not a problem?? Where do you live..........In a Hanger???Big Smile [:D]


Close...I hang everything in my living room. Big Smile [:D] The B-17s are my wife's (building them for her), the B-29 is mine. I alternate what I build, 2 for me, 1 for her.
John "The only easy day was yesterday." - US Navy SEALs "Improvise. Adapt. Overcome." - US Marine Corp. "I live each day/Like it's my last/...I never look back" - from "I'm A Rocker" by Judas Priest
  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Tobaccoville, NC
Posted by Silverbird01 on Tuesday, June 1, 2004 3:57 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by knight667

QUOTE: Originally posted by EasyCo

Man, make sure got enough glue!!Clown [:o)]Laugh [(-D]


Not worried about glue, I'm worried about paint! Big Smile [:D]


What?? Space is not a problem?? Where do you live..........In a Hanger???Big Smile [:D]
Steven
  • Member since
    January 2004
  • From: Philomath, OR, USA
Posted by knight667 on Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:36 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by EasyCo

Man, make sure got enough glue!!Clown [:o)]Laugh [(-D]


Not worried about glue, I'm worried about paint! Big Smile [:D]
John "The only easy day was yesterday." - US Navy SEALs "Improvise. Adapt. Overcome." - US Marine Corp. "I live each day/Like it's my last/...I never look back" - from "I'm A Rocker" by Judas Priest
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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 1, 2004 12:44 PM
Man, make sure got enough glue!!Clown [:o)]Laugh [(-D]
  • Member since
    January 2004
  • From: Philomath, OR, USA
Posted by knight667 on Tuesday, June 1, 2004 12:03 PM
I'm in:
1/48 B-29 "Special Delivery"
1/48 B-17G "Chow Hound"
1/48 B-17F "Memphis Belle"

The B-29 is already complete...probably doesn't count, huh? The other two are in progress (still waiting to receive the "Belle").
John "The only easy day was yesterday." - US Navy SEALs "Improvise. Adapt. Overcome." - US Marine Corp. "I live each day/Like it's my last/...I never look back" - from "I'm A Rocker" by Judas Priest
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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 1, 2004 8:56 AM
I have a Testors B-2 I need to get around to building, but I think by the time it's done, I won't have a good camera... ( A crappy web cam, though... )

But here's hopeing that I do...
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Posted by scottrc on Tuesday, June 1, 2004 8:46 AM
Does a Revellogram 1/48 B-25 with just the decals and weathering left count?Whistling [:-^] Well, I still have a 1/48 B-26 to build by September for a Vet if Great Models ever ships the thing.


And the AM SBD for the AM build. These group builds are great reasons to half to build models.Big Smile [:D]

Scott

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    November 2003
  • From: Manila, Philippines
Posted by shrikes on Tuesday, June 1, 2004 6:45 AM
I'm in for as long as it's okay to have one kit in 2 GBs.... Big Smile [:D] If not, I'll just grab the B-17B i saw today... Sigh [sigh] more money sucked into the black hole of hobby shops....
Blackadder: This plan's as cunning as a fox that used to be Professor of cunning at Oxford University but has now moved on and is working with the U.N at the high commission of cunning planning
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 31, 2004 11:37 AM
Ok, there it is. NOW I have to do the Ju88. The only part im worried is the canopy. YeeksSigh [sigh] The canopy is split! Ive seen it...So its been done.
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  • From: A little place I call earth
BACK IN THE SPOTIGHT--THE BOMBER GROUP BUILD (Medium and Heavy bombers from all eras)
Posted by Vintage Aircraft on Monday, May 31, 2004 9:43 AM
This group build is dedicated to the bombers of the world, Medium or Heavy in any scale from any era, from any country.

The start date of this prodject is June 1st, and the compleation date will be January 1st.

Feel free to post any pictures of your models in any stage of construction at any time.
Also regular updates on the progress of your model would be appreciated.
Anyone can join in, and the group list will be posted here with the name of your project.

Remember have fun with this, and also recall these words to keep you motivated through kits like Monograms, (Fighter piolets make movies, but the crews of bombers make history.)Big Smile [:D]Cool [8D]Black Eye [B)]Approve [^]

Original build
Group Build Member List
1.) Vintage Aircraft-1/48 B-17G, B-24D, B-24D, B-29 and B-25G, 1/72 Lancatser MatchboxFINISHEDDead [xx(]
2.) Bossma-1/48 B-24D
3.) EastCo-Ju88 A-4
4.) Obiwan Kit?
5.) Shrikes 1/72 B-17G
6.) rebelreenactor B-26 Start in August
7.) B-17FE Kit?
8.) Lobbie Kit?
9.) Mobydick-1/144 B-52
10.) Jeeves 1/48 PBY Catalina, Black Cat Version
11.) Scottrc 1/48 B-26/B-25 Pics
12.) Akuma B-2
13.) Knight667 1/48 B-29 Pics, 1/48 B-17G, and B-17F
14.) Stram8777 1/72 B-17s
15.) ghettochild He-111
16.) KINGTHAD-1/48 Ju-88
17.) Midduppergunner Handlypage Halifax, TB-3
18.) M1abramsRules 1/72 Matchbox Lancaster
19.) Jratz 1/48 B-25 C/D Pacific Strafer
20.) 9x19mm Kit?
21.) Lufbery 1/74 MB-2
22.) Biggles 1/48 A-26, Ju 88A and a Do 217E
23.) Liech 1/48 Avro Lancaster BII
24.) Daryl Huhtala 1/48 RB-17G
25.) Masu 1/48 B-26
27.) darkprincexviii 1/72 B-25
28.) Fightinjoe 1/48 B-17G
29.) THE BUG 1/48 Savoia-Marchetti
30.) Frostygirl 1/144 B-17G
31.) Aaronw 1/72 B-17F tanker
32.) Jay12472 2 1/72 Peggy Bombers
33.) Blackwolf 3945 B-25
34.) bobbaily 1/48 B-26
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