All Subjects - Aussie Group Build 2005

QUOTE: Originally posted by Bandha Boy QUOTE: Originally posted by darson Originally posted by South Aussie Let's see, so far we have the Battle of Britain GB, the Aussie GB, Jules's Nth African GB & the ANZAC GB. Now there's probably something out there that would qualify in all four groups. Did any Oz Spits, Hurricanes, etc that were in the BoB go to Africa? If so, it might be interesting to do the two paint jobs side by side. Carl i'm not sure mate, i know many Hurricanes found their way to Africa as hurribombers or tankbusters but i think the RAAF SQD's mainly flew the Tomahawk Jules.... Reply Edit Anonymous Member since November 2005 Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 1, 2004 1:35 AM Tweety, mate i'll probably only leave the side engine panels open cause i don't want to lose those classic spitfire lines...... I chose Caldwell's A/C because it has no sharks mouth and considering how hard those decals are to get on it would be a shame to stick them on and not see them, besides i still wanna do one in the same scheme as Darson's Darson i just had a quick look on Google and there's a ton of pics of Meteors.... just go to www.google.com and do a search...... here's one i found..... Petbat yeah mate i'll cruise over after work Speaking of the more unusual kits i have my eye on this WW1 flying boat by Roden i can't remember the actual A/C name except that it starts with the letter F but it has large areas in blue and white and i think FSM did a review about 6 months ago..... ....Jules.... Reply Edit Bandha Boy Member since September 2004 From: Australia Posted by Bandha Boy on Wednesday, December 1, 2004 1:32 AM QUOTE: Originally posted by darson Originally posted by South Aussie Let's see, so far we have the Battle of Britain GB, the Aussie GB, Jules's Nth African GB & the ANZAC GB. Now there's probably something out there that would qualify in all four groups. Did any Oz Spits, Hurricanes, etc that were in the BoB go to Africa? If so, it might be interesting to do the two paint jobs side by side. Carl Reply madmike Member since July 2003 From: Perth, Western Australia Posted by madmike on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 10:49 PM Tom I must confess that I do not have any Spits on my display shelves. Not good enough really, so the BoB GB is going to be a good excuse for building a 1:48 Monogram Spitfire mkIIa. No excuses now! I have successfully built 2 Airfix 1:72 Rotodynes now, with another on the way! cheers Mike "I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use." - Galileo Galilei Reply tho9900 Member since July 2004 From: SETX. USA Posted by tho9900 on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 9:19 PM Tweety and Mike.. I have to agree with you both on building something "different": I guess I've built more than my share of Spitfires in my past that I didnt even think when doing the GB's that I really haven't seen (maybe) one since I've been here? I'm doing a wildcat for the BOB build but in RAF attire, a 'little' different... but wanted to stay away fdrom the mainstream spits and all associated with the BoB, I only wish that Fairey Fulmar kit played out.. would have been outstandingly different! and it's part of the reason I am having trouble finding something for this one.. not that there isnt a lot of "different" things to do.. I have to find what strikes my fancy too... this week has been busy so not a big chance to post but will come up with something this weekend! it's a good excuse to head down to hobby shop and talk with the old timer modelers down there... they have a LOT of great ideas! (lots of great kits too, if ya know what I mean ) ---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it! Reply Anonymous Member since November 2005 Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 8:38 PM Hi all, looks like it will be another great GB. I'ii be in for this one for shore. I don't know what i will be builtin but when i find out i'ii let uses know. To many choices. Cheers Trev Reply Edit darson Member since February 2003 From: Melbourne, Australia Posted by darson on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 4:55 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by j.s.harrison Darson arn't you building Halestorm Absolutely Jules, the sort of reference material I am looking for is how badly weathered these aircraft where any build-up articles on the kit (lot's of these) and any reference photos I can find on the cockpit of the Meteor. Cheers Darren Reply madmike Member since July 2003 From: Perth, Western Australia Posted by madmike on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 4:21 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by tweety1 Aint that the truth Mike! I am guilty of being on a 109 kick at the moment, but I am still trying to find the most obscure a/c I can for other builds. Yeah it's a challenge, and a certain amount of 'artistic interpretation' is required, but the wars were not won using 4 or 5 a/c, but a plethora of makes and models, each of which needs to be brought to light. Well, thats my feelings anyways. I'll shutup now. Well said Tweety I am building the Zvezda 1:72 Kamov Ka-27 Helix ASW chopper at the moment. All the hall marks of a limited run kit, Airfix like cleanup required, filler needed and detail between Airfix and Hasegawa. HOWEVER it is a great little subject and will look excellent next to my RAN Wessex! I have never seen one of these built up anywhere. I will eventually build another Me109, probably finish the Buchon "BoB movie" I am half way through. cheers Mike "I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use." - Galileo Galilei Reply Anonymous Member since November 2005 Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 3:44 PM Thanks for letting me on board guys. Been meaning to do this little dio for so long, and I needed the excuse to go buy the Aussie Slouch Hats from the LHS............. just don't tell the wife. Julian, you going to AMMS on Saturday? Reply Edit tweety1 Member since August 2003 From: Alice Springs Australia Posted by tweety1 on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 10:01 AM Aint that the truth Mike! I am guilty of being on a 109 kick at the moment, but I am still trying to find the most obscure a/c I can for other builds. Yeah it's a challenge, and a certain amount of 'artistic interpretation' is required, but the wars were not won using 4 or 5 a/c, but a plethora of makes and models, each of which needs to be brought to light. Well, thats my feelings anyways. I'll shutup now. --Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens??? Reply madmike Member since July 2003 From: Perth, Western Australia Posted by madmike on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 4:29 AM or teen series fighters!!! I made the decision to move away from the "mainstream" kits that everyone is churning out these days. Me109's, teen series US fighters, Fw190's et al. I like all planes but like the unusual or not often modelled kits now! We do not seem to see a lot of Spitfires either of late! cheers Mike "I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use." - Galileo Galilei Reply tweety1 Member since August 2003 From: Alice Springs Australia Posted by tweety1 on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 4:10 AM QUOTE: Originally posted by j.s.harrison QUOTE: Originally posted by tweety1 NZ as our 8th state huh? Wouldnt Howard have to clear that with Bush? Well boys i've made the decision, I'm going to be building my ICM Spit8 for this GB complete with open engine panels and gunbays.......Jules........ Jules, I reckon that Spit will look fantastic like that. Can't say as I have seen many Spit models done with all the bits, and to tell you the truth, getting a bit tired of seeing Corsairs and Wildcats done up to the 9's. --Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens??? Reply harvs73 Member since March 2003 From: Melbourne, Victoria Posted by harvs73 on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:31 AM It would have made my tour in East Timor easier if we had adopted them 2 or more years ago! Stuck in a camp with 100 Kiwis when NZ was winning cricket, football etc. Trust me when I say that they let us know of this!!!!! Dave Harvey Reply Anonymous Member since November 2005 Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 2:14 AM QUOTE: Can't adopt them, they would then be part of us and then who would our cricketers have to give a cricket lesson to. England,India,Pakistan,Sth Africa.. mike.. Reply Edit South Aussie Member since August 2003 From: South Australia Posted by South Aussie on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 1:04 AM QUOTE: Originally posted by harvs73 I thought Australia had adopted NZ as our 8th state? So technically a RNZAF Avenger or Corsair would be ok for the aussie GB. Can't adopt them, they would then be part of us and then who would our cricketers have to give a cricket lesson to. Wayne I enjoy getting older, especially when I consider the alternative. Reply South Aussie Member since August 2003 From: South Australia Posted by South Aussie on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 12:57 AM Re Aussie Group Build 05: Have amended the rules to include dios. Also, as the group build does cover a long period of time I would like to amended the rules further to allow multiple entries from those taking part who beleive that they can build more than one model over this time. The only stipulation being that they declare the models that they are going to build. If there are no objections the group build will start on Australia Day (26 Jan 2005) and continue until the 30 of June 2005. If there is no objections to the above I will amend the rules on Monday 6 Dec 04. Wayne I enjoy getting older, especially when I consider the alternative. Reply South Aussie Member since August 2003 From: South Australia Posted by South Aussie on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 12:25 AM Petbat: Welcome to the Aussie Group build, its good to have you on board. Your selection won't be a problem as the Group build is based on any Aussie subject. I forgot to include dio's in the rules, actually to tell the truth I didn't even cross my mind. Jules, your build sounds interesting. Wayne I enjoy getting older, especially when I consider the alternative. Reply Anonymous Member since November 2005 Posted by Anonymous on Monday, November 29, 2004 11:11 PM Petbat i don't think you'll have any worries with that one mate Darson arn't you building Halestorm OK fellas i've done a little more work on the badge, and have managed to reduce it to roughly the same size as the 04 badge.......If you want the smaller version it's in my sig, if you would rather the larger one "No Worries" Cheers Jules................ Reply Edit darson Member since February 2003 From: Melbourne, Australia Posted by darson on Monday, November 29, 2004 8:55 PM petbat It up to South Aussie to make the ruling because he's running the build, but IMHO I reckon you fit the criteria no worries. Nicholma is doing a Grice Commodore, so why not a piece of arty? Just my I am already gathering up build articles and references for the Meteor, there seems top be a fair bit out there so, so far so good. Cheers Darren Reply Anonymous Member since November 2005 Posted by Anonymous on Monday, November 29, 2004 8:07 PM Okay quick Question on the Aussie GB rules. I have a Tamiya 1/35th scale 25 pounder field gun and limber as used by the Aussies in WW2 (and after). Figures can be easily coverted to Aussies, and I plan doing a simple dio around the cobbers from Oz at El Alamein. It is not - "Any military vehicle, aircraft or ship that has been or is currently in service with the Australian Forces. Must have Australian Markings." - but is military equipment and figures. Would this qualify for the GB? If so I'm in. Reply Edit Anonymous Member since November 2005 Posted by Anonymous on Monday, November 29, 2004 5:33 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by tweety1 NZ as our 8th state huh? Wouldnt Howard have to clear that with Bush? Well boys i've made the decision, I'm going to be building my ICM Spit8 for this GB complete with open engine panels and gunbays.......Jules........ Reply Edit tweety1 Member since August 2003 From: Alice Springs Australia Posted by tweety1 on Monday, November 29, 2004 6:49 AM NZ as our 8th state huh? Wouldnt Howard have to clear that with Bush? --Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens??? Reply madmike Member since July 2003 From: Perth, Western Australia Posted by madmike on Monday, November 29, 2004 4:48 AM bit early for the 8th state thing yet...soon :) although I heard a rumour that there are senate seats already for NZ in Parliament House in Canberra bwaaahaaa, the Federation of Australasia. Hmmm, has a nice ring to it don't you think? cheers Mike "I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use." - Galileo Galilei Reply harvs73 Member since March 2003 From: Melbourne, Victoria Posted by harvs73 on Monday, November 29, 2004 3:19 AM I thought Australia had adopted NZ as our 8th state? So technically a RNZAF Avenger or Corsair would be ok for the aussie GB. Dave Harvey Reply madmike Member since July 2003 From: Perth, Western Australia Posted by madmike on Monday, November 29, 2004 2:41 AM and I have half a dozen ARC GB's to participate in as well!! cheers Mike "I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use." - Galileo Galilei Reply tweety1 Member since August 2003 From: Alice Springs Australia Posted by tweety1 on Monday, November 29, 2004 1:31 AM QUOTE: Originally posted by darson QUOTE: Originally posted by South Aussie Jules: I think your idea of a six month period for the group is a good one and if it is planed right we could maybe go ahead with the ANZAC group build during the second half of this year. Oh well, there goes 2005! Let's see, so far we have the Battle of Britain GB, the Aussie GB, Jules's Nth African GB & the ANZAC GB. Sounds like fun to me. Darren Well, I'm hanging for the BoB GB, and the Nth African GB the most. Purely cause of the 109 scheme's I can play with. --Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens??? Reply darson Member since February 2003 From: Melbourne, Australia Posted by darson on Sunday, November 28, 2004 11:38 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by South Aussie Jules: I think your idea of a six month period for the group is a good one and if it is planed right we could maybe go ahead with the ANZAC group build during the second half of this year. Oh well, there goes 2005! Let's see, so far we have the Battle of Britain GB, the Aussie GB, Jules's Nth African GB & the ANZAC GB. Sounds like fun to me. Darren Reply nicholma Member since September 2003 From: New Zealand Posted by nicholma on Sunday, November 28, 2004 2:01 AM I'll double vote for an ANZAC GB - The RNZAF Skyhawk is my choice too. Kia ora, Mark "Time flies like the wind, fruit flies like bananas" Reply madmike Member since July 2003 From: Perth, Western Australia Posted by madmike on Sunday, November 28, 2004 1:41 AM I like it! Give me good reason to do a RNZAF A-4 Skyhawk anyways! cheers Mike "I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use." - Galileo Galilei Reply tweety1 Member since August 2003 From: Alice Springs Australia Posted by tweety1 on Saturday, November 27, 2004 10:48 AM Hmmmm, 6 month Aussie GB, and then a 6 minth ANZAC GB. That would make for an interesting year of builds IMHO! Especially with the ANZAC build, imagine the different builds that would roll off the benches. Fantastic idea I say. --Sean-- If you are driving at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens??? Reply « First«28293031323334 JOIN OUR COMMUNITY! Our community is FREE to join. 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