The Airfix Farewell GB from now until 1st Jan 2007

jboutin

Member since
December 2004
From: 288921 E, 5659868 N UTMz12, NAD83

Posted by jboutin on Thursday, September 7, 2006 2:29 PM

Osher, I was looking at a website for a model contest/show and in reading that particular organizers' rules for OOB, it did not allow scratch seat belts. So I guess it is what ever the organizer declares. So, are belts in or out? Smile [:)]

JAY - fighting evil since 2:15pm, July 8,1976 -

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DURR

Member since
July 2013

Posted by DURR on Thursday, September 7, 2006 8:40 AM

the funny thing (well not funny ha ha but....)if even 1/3 of the fsm forum members, that is more than 15 thousand strong were to buy an airfix kit for this, it could tell them (the company or potential new buyer for the company) something

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jwb

Member since
February 2006
From: Parkton, NC

Posted by jwb on Thursday, September 7, 2006 6:04 AM

Although I'm building a 1/48 Spitfire IXc/XVIe (when it arrives from Squadron) for the GB, I'm happy to announce that I won the Airfix 1/72 scale 70th Anniversary Spitfire Set last night on eBay. It has the S6b racer, a Mk. I, V, IX, XIV, and XVIe- plus paint! And I got it for $21.50! Woo-hoo!

Now to see if I can find the 1/48 set.

Jon Bius

AgapeModels.com- Modeling with a Higher purpose

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~ Jeremiah 29:11

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sidure

Member since
July 2003
From: waynesboro va, via Ireland

Posted by sidure on Thursday, September 7, 2006 12:22 AM

Hey Osher,

Know what you mean about the bare metal finish showing every flaw. The Vampire I am doing is also bare metal and finishing seams withouth loosing detail will be fun sanding. Airfix is never fun with metal finishes.

Steve.

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sidure

Member since
July 2003
From: waynesboro va, via Ireland

Posted by sidure on Thursday, September 7, 2006 12:17 AM

Cheers jwb, thanks a lot

Steve.

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osher

Member since
April 2003
From: Edgware, London

Posted by osher on Wednesday, September 6, 2006 2:19 PM

jwb wrote:
osher wrote:
sidure wrote:
Have we settled on a badge yet? and could someone explain how to post it?. Sorry, new to this kind of thing. Thanks in advance.Steve.

I'm hoping one of our resident badge expers will bring forth a badge...(sorry chaps, the other ones were slightly out, but thanks for the effort!)

Check yer PMs.....

Thanks mate, it's cool!

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jwb

Member since
February 2006
From: Parkton, NC

Posted by jwb on Wednesday, September 6, 2006 12:22 PM

osher wrote:
sidure wrote:
Have we settled on a badge yet? and could someone explain how to post it?. Sorry, new to this kind of thing. Thanks in advance.Steve.

I'm hoping one of our resident badge expers will bring forth a badge...(sorry chaps, the other ones were slightly out, but thanks for the effort!)

Check yer PMs.....

Jon Bius

AgapeModels.com- Modeling with a Higher purpose

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~ Jeremiah 29:11

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osher

Member since
April 2003
From: Edgware, London

Posted by osher on Wednesday, September 6, 2006 7:07 AM

sidure wrote:
Have we settled on a badge yet? and could someone explain how to post it?. Sorry, new to this kind of thing. Thanks in advance.Steve.

I'm hoping one of our resident badge expers will bring forth a badge...(sorry chaps, the other ones were slightly out, but thanks for the effort!) Big Smile [:D]

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sidure

Member since
July 2003
From: waynesboro va, via Ireland

Posted by sidure on Wednesday, September 6, 2006 12:42 AM

Have we settled on a badge yet? and could someone explain how to post it?. Sorry, new to this kind of thing. Thanks in advance.

Steve.

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osher

Member since
April 2003
From: Edgware, London

Posted by osher on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 1:08 PM

Thanks for the explanation Jay!

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jboutin

Member since
December 2004
From: 288921 E, 5659868 N UTMz12, NAD83

Posted by jboutin on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 10:31 AM

Some one was asking about OOB!

As Osher mentioned only the stuff in the box is allowed with the exception of scratched seatbelts, I think photo-etched is a no-no.

The other exception is decals, you can choose am decals as some kits have crappy decals or old decals that break apart and that sort of thing. Obviously, one would need to get decals that worked in that case.

JAY - fighting evil since 2:15pm, July 8,1976 -

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Thunderbolt379

Member since
April 2005

Posted by Thunderbolt379 on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 9:45 AM

Maybe not even radically, osher... Just repackaged, with quality decals and instructions, and maybe some new-tooled bits and pieces to eke out the old parts. Think of the new fuselage parts that created a B-57, while retaining the wings and engines of the original Canberra kit... There again, that is pretty radical mods.

Well, according to my collection log in the computer, I have 70 Airfix kits in stock, so I might as well build one for the GB! I've never been part of a GB before -- what's this OOB specification?

Cheers,

TB379

http://worldinminiature.blogspot.com/

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jwb

Member since
February 2006
From: Parkton, NC

Posted by jwb on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 9:43 AM

Hooker_jl wrote:
Hi Jon,

I saw there was 1 box on EvilBay for 18.99 GBP (that's about 36 USD if I'm not mistaken).

I paid 31.95 EUR (41 USD) for mine at the LHS !!

Good luck,

Luc

Thanks! Do you recall the seller, URL or anything like that?

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Edit: I found it. Thanks!

Jon Bius

AgapeModels.com- Modeling with a Higher purpose

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~ Jeremiah 29:11

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 8:39 AM

jwb wrote:

I just ordered the 1/48 Spitfire MkIXc/XVIe from Squadron. It'll be a few weeks before I start- I have a Zero, Me-262 and a P-47 on the bench right now.

I'm hoping to find the 70th Anniversary set- it has a Mk I, Mk. IX and a Mk. 22. It's hard to find, appearently, and I can't imagine it will be easier now. If anyone sees it- online or at a LHS- I'd appreciate it if you emailed me.

Hi Jon,

I saw there was 1 box on EvilBay for 18.99 GBP (that's about 36 USD if I'm not mistaken).

I paid 31.95 EUR (41 USD) for mine at the LHS !!

Good luck,

Luc

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osher

Member since
April 2003
From: Edgware, London

Posted by osher on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 6:43 AM

sidure wrote:
Hey Osher, Thanks for the call on the decals, I really have my heart set on the Vampire in Irish Air Corps configuration.

Hmmm, should be good! Will be nice to know what you think of the kit too

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osher

Member since
April 2003
From: Edgware, London

Posted by osher on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 6:42 AM

sidure wrote:
Looks like you got around the fuselage problem nicely but the canopy looks like it's in trouble. Have you cleaned it up yet or have you figured out how to fix it.Steve.

Various grades of sanding sticks, and lots and lots of lovely elbow grease. No pics yet, but the mainplanes (wings) went on fairly well, just a smidgeon of filler needed.

What makes this more difficult is that it's in BMF, so, everything will be exposed!

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sidure

Member since
July 2003
From: waynesboro va, via Ireland

Posted by sidure on Monday, September 4, 2006 11:17 PM

Hey Osher, Thanks for the call on the decals, I really have my heart set on the Vampire in Irish Air Corps configuration.

Everything else will OOB. Might also put the kit on the Airfix controle tower kit and make a mini diorama of Airfix stuff.

Looks like you got around the fuselage problem nicely but the canopy looks like it's in trouble. Have you cleaned it up yet or have you figured out how to fix it.

Steve.

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osher

Member since
April 2003
From: Edgware, London

Posted by osher on Monday, September 4, 2006 4:43 PM

Here's my progress so far. First, the box, with artwork dating back to the 50's

Now for the basic kit, just 31 parts!

Well, the fuselage wasn't going to fit! Nope, a huge step, because one side fitted in the other. Not sure why, but it did cause me problems. A lot of squeezing, and Mr. White Surfacer 1000 (I meant to use 500, but couldn't find it). Next, Italeri putty. I did make a silly error and used some old adhesive, which spread around unevenly. Yuck!

What I didn't see was the glasshouse whilst spraying, and so, it's now covered in primer (half, that is)

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rudy_102

Member since
December 2005
From: Ontario, Canada

Posted by rudy_102 on Sunday, September 3, 2006 7:52 PM

Wait, who's Sturkumpf???? Confused [%-)]

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jwb

Member since
February 2006
From: Parkton, NC

Posted by jwb on Sunday, September 3, 2006 4:57 PM

I just ordered the 1/48 Spitfire MkIXc/XVIe from Squadron. It'll be a few weeks before I start- I have a Zero, Me-262 and a P-47 on the bench right now. Wink [;)]

I'm hoping to find the 70th Anniversary set- it has a Mk I, Mk. IX and a Mk. 22. It's hard to find, appearently, and I can't imagine it will be easier now. If anyone sees it- online or at a LHS- I'd appreciate it if you emailed me.

Jon Bius

AgapeModels.com- Modeling with a Higher purpose

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~ Jeremiah 29:11

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osher

Member since
April 2003
From: Edgware, London

Posted by osher on Sunday, September 3, 2006 4:08 PM

Sturzkampf wrote:
ok,i think the other badge would remember the good times, but you're the boss...

Well...yes, I get your point, but the idea is to be a bold badge, that stands out.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, September 3, 2006 2:45 PM

ok,i think the other badge would remember the good times, but you're the boss...

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osher

Member since
April 2003
From: Edgware, London

Posted by osher on Sunday, September 3, 2006 1:53 PM

Sturzkampf wrote:
hey osher, wadda you think about the badge i made? i searched all the airfix logos i could find (lots) and put them in a little badge

Hiya! Hmmm, let's use just the logo in the top left corner (the roundel, with the white background), and maybe the words: Airfix Farewell GB, if possible in a circle around the logo?

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, September 3, 2006 1:45 PM

hey osher, wadda you think about the badge i made? i searched all the airfix logos i could find (lots) and put them in a little badge

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osher

Member since
April 2003
From: Edgware, London

Posted by osher on Sunday, September 3, 2006 1:40 PM

rudy_102 wrote:
Now get to listing them.

All done! Been looking around for the colours for the interior (as much as it is). Going to use light grey and black. Found a picture of a Mig-15 kit from the 50's in a the earliest packaging. Is this the only mould to be use from (almost) day one to the final days?

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osher

Member since
April 2003
From: Edgware, London

Posted by osher on Sunday, September 3, 2006 5:39 AM

Surface_Line wrote:
Where would I find "standard OOB rules"?
Thanks,
Rick

Basically (and someone correct me if i'm wrong), it means, the only thing you can add to what's in the box are seatbelts. (OOB standing for Out Of Box). Question [?]

As for decals, hmmm, well, the kit's the thing, and whilst I'd prefer Airfix decals too, sure, use AM decals! Cool [8D]

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osher

Member since
April 2003
From: Edgware, London

Posted by osher on Sunday, September 3, 2006 5:35 AM

rudy_102 wrote:
Now get to listing them.

oh, came home at 1am or something Evil [}:)]

, and was too tired to do it then! Will do it later today though..

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Surface_Line

Member since
August 2005
From: Seattle, WA

Posted by Surface_Line on Sunday, September 3, 2006 2:10 AM

Where would I find "standard OOB rules"?
Thanks,
Rick

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rudy_102

Member since
December 2005
From: Ontario, Canada

Posted by rudy_102 on Saturday, September 2, 2006 6:59 PM

Now get to listing them. Tongue [:P]

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osher

Member since
April 2003
From: Edgware, London

Posted by osher on Saturday, September 2, 2006 6:46 PM

jwb; Joe Rugby; jboutin; Sturkampf; razordws; Dan Cooper; Sidure; Brews: Welcome aboard! I'm glad to see not only a great turnout, but such a varied one too! Thanks all, and I can't wait to see your models.

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