Battle of Britain GB 2006 - 1 May to 31 Oct 06

Tankmaster7 wrote:

She did indeed. she was showing some kid how to properly use an air rifle.

that had gone bad she told me she got the Victoria cross for her actions

BTW I still need to go to the LHS for a kit I just don't know what to build I never did get an answer to my question on if a RAF rescue boat would count? TTFN

PanzerWulff wrote:

BTW I still need to go to the LHS for a kit I just don't know what to build I never did get an answer to my question on if a RAF rescue boat would count? TTFN

Sorry mate but that's a negative on the rescue boat.

Cheers

dareen i just was looking through my stash and found a airfix 1/72 junkers ju 88 if i get time i will try to build that aswell for the group build

                                                                  ryan

sorry bout spellin ya name rong darren

                                            ryan

OK, I'm in!

Put me down for a 1/72 Hasegawa He-111H-2.

Ryan don't sweat the small stuff.  It's a heck of a lot better than some of the spellings I get.

Mike welcome to the build it's good to have you on board and it's also good to see someone doing a heavy.

Cheers

ma hurricane is still in the box  but i carnt wait to build it iv had it for more den a mounth now n i got ma ju ju88 out to look at n if i have time ill be doing that aswel

                                          ryan

kool

in this gb are we aloud to add more than 1 build to this gb or not just wondering.

did the fw190 play a role in BoB? probs not because it isnt on the first page.

                                                 ryan

tornado wrote:

kool in this gb are we aloud to add more than 1 build to this gb or not just wondering. did the fw190 play a role in BoB? probs not because it isnt on the first page.                                                  ryan

I don't believe the FW190 was in service yet.  If you want a German fighter look to the Bf109 E.  I believe the E1, E3, E4 and E7 variants all played a part in the Battle of Britain.

ok i was just wondering but i might be doing a ju 88 aswell as my hawker hurricane

                                                                    ryan

JWB, did Bader fly the Spitfire in the BoB?  I thought he had only flown the Hurricane and got the Spitfire mkII during the winter of 1940-41.  Maybe I'm wrong...

Dave, Your picks are good, I am okay with what is left.  The only issue is where can I get a 1:72 Do17 kit?  Airfix makes one but is supposedly for the E varient.  I did a quick search but couldn't find one for the P or Z varients that are on the decal sheet.  Which would you prefer, I would like the Z decals. 

tom ; i am going to do an airfix 1/72 ju 88

                                     ryan

jboutin wrote:

JWB, did Bader fly the Spitfire in the BoB?  I thought he had only flown the Hurricane and got the Spitfire mkII during the winter of 1940-41.  Maybe I'm wrong...

tho9900 wrote:

the Ju88 is cool... the Monogram Pro-Modeler kit is a nice one!

Tom-my LHS has one that has been sitting on the shelf for a couple of years.  However, the box art shows it as a night fighter.  Do you know if the kit contains the parts to make the 'retro' version?

Thanks

bobbaily wrote:

tho9900 wrote: the Ju88 is cool... the Monogram Pro-Modeler kit is a nice one! Tom-my LHS has one that has been sitting on the shelf for a couple of years.  However, the box art shows it as a night fighter.  Do you know if the kit contains the parts to make the 'retro' version? Thanks

I have the kit at home and will get back to you this evening, unless someone else answers your question before then.  I know the kit can be made as a night fighter or day, but not sure if it covers earlier variants of the C... I'll have to check the kit.

I believe the C variant went into service in the latter half of the Battle of Britain, with the C-6 entering service in September of 1942 (need to check my references to be sure).  I have both of the Squadron in Action books on the Ju-88 at home, parts 1 and 2 which should 2 great Ju-88 references at home if anyone needs any info.  I'll have to check the kit though to be sure what can be made from it.

Darren, would a 1:1 scale wooden 6x8 shed be appropriate for this GB?  (didn't the RAF use such things?)

I ordered  a garden shed package the other day and it just got delivered to my house.  Now, I have all the pieces and must spend the next few weeks building the shed. Yet taking more time away from the plastic addiction.  I have to build a cement block pad for it first though (hence the multiple weeks).  so this is going to be a slow process I think, maybe as long as one of my models! 

I love to build things and I think I can apply my modelling skills to the shed, hopefully I'll get a good representation but I think I'll leave off the weathering for now (and let that happen naturally).  Somehow I think it'll be a rather big task for the airbrush, I might have to resort to good ol' bristles!

Jay,  Looking forward to some progress pics

Cheers

Bear

Jon welcome to this years Battle of Britain GB, I'll put you on the flight roster tonight when I get home.  Are you looking for decals for any Mk.II, or specifically for P7350?  If it's any Mk.II you after then check out Aeromaster's site as they have a few decals for early Spits.

Jay I'm definitely looking forward to some progress pics on your Mk.I Garden Shed and I'm especially looking forward to see how you weather it .

Bob I think from memory that the Monogram Pro-Modeler Ju-88 does have the parts for the retro version but you are best to get real confirmation from Scott.

Cheers

Bob - I think it does have the parts... they are not called out in the instructions, but are those dark shaded parts on the pic of the sprues... (the "not used in this version" parts)  I can't remember, so since Scott still has his kit maybe he can answer it.  I remember looking at it for the last BoB and thinking it was possible to do it...

EDIT - unless you already have that kit it is a moot point, I remember the extra parts were for an R-1 which worked, but it is out of production so that won't help...   Revell DE does an A4 though that would fit the bill nicely!