Fleet Air Arm Group Build

"They can put men on the moon, make the worlds fastest aircraft and they've never heard of crumpets."

"Poor sods......"

"You think our goverment would give them the recipe for them would'nt you?"

TANGO 1 wrote:

Daywalker wrote: Afternoon tea?    What's that?   Those crumpets look GOOD, I bet they taste even better! They do! They do! So whats the American version? Hey- do you guys have Bakewell Tart?  Now thats really good!

Not sure if we have an American version of those.  We do have "English muffins" which look similar, but are probably larger.  As for Bakewell Tart, I can't say I have ever heard of it.  We do have biscotti (Italian, me thinks) to dip into our coffee.  Now those are good!  Boy, I bet you're thinking:

"Those Americans, how uncivilized."

Daywalker wrote:

Afternoon tea?    What's that?   Those crumpets look GOOD, I bet they taste even better!

They do! They do!

So whats the American version? Hey- do you guys have Bakewell Tart?  Now thats really good!

Sea fury eh? Now thats a good choice!

Glad to hear all is well with your Mk.46 Frank-she'll look great when she's done!

Afternoon tea?    What's that?   Those crumpets look GOOD, I bet they taste even better!

Daywalker wrote:

Thanks Mike, you are TOO kind!  Darren- Funny you should mention that!  I had a spot o' tea last night whilst working on LA546.  But, what exactly are crumpets?

Good lord! You don't have crumpets in the USA? My giddy aunt! How on earth do you do afertnoon tea? 

OK.....I get it. You don't do afternoon tea the same way we do.

These are crumpets.........

You toast them,  then add butter and they taste.......Mmmmmmmm!!!!  Usually served with tea-of course!

Darren-

Can't wait to see some pics of that B-25!  Judging from the work thus far, it's gonna look spectacular!

As for your next FAA build, my vote definately goes for the Sea Fury!

Totally but what the heck-you lot are used to me by now!!

I have had the most wonderful day just plodding along in my workshop and somehow after lots of tea, red wine and unspeakable swearing i have managed to get an awful lot of work done on my B-25. It has occurred to me that this is the first US Bomber that I've ever built.......lord knows what my American mates will make of it-I hope it will look half decent when I show you some pics.

I don't know where the time has gone on this one-I am doing two other group builds as well as scheming another  FAA build!! 

So where should I go next ?

In early production we have:

1/32 Neiuport 17-WWI GB

1/48 F-117-Lockheed GB

and well........I need to fly navy!! Soooooo............

You get to choose my next FAA build!

Should I build:

1/48 Hasegawa RN Phantom FG.1?

1/48 Airfix RN S.2 Buccaneer?

1/48 Airfix RN Sea Harrier FA.2?

1/48 Hobbycraft RN Hawker Sea Fury?

What do you think? 

Kit with the most votes after obe week wins! 

Thanks Mike, you are TOO kind! 

Darren- Funny you should mention that!  I had a spot o' tea last night whilst working on LA546.  But, what exactly are crumpets?

wyoroy wrote:

Glade to see you guys getting into the spirit of giving.  Here it is the first of Nov and already everyone is jazzed about giving, as our cousin across the pond would say, "smashing good show chaps".  Did I get it right Darren? Roy

Of course you did old bean!

You'll be on tea and crumpets before you know it!!

Frank, that looks awesome, my friend! Those suckers look like they were painted on from where I'm sitting!

....and boy is my recipient XXXXXXXXX in for a suprise this Christmas!

Darren- Thanks buddy!  I appreciate the kind words.  It was touch and go for a while there...

Sounds like a wonderful show!  Don't forget to give those Airfix fellas a hard time about some of their moldings on that Mk46/47 kit.  Also, please tell 'em to ramp up the 1/48 Spitfire early Mk.I production.  I want one and they are bloody hard to find on this side of the pond!

Glade to see you guys getting into the spirit of giving.  Here it is the first of Nov and already everyone is jazzed about giving, as our cousin across the pond would say, "smashing good show chaps".  Did I get it right Darren?

Roy

Well guys I got my signal from our Roy and I know that I'm getting a present for XXXXXXXXX!

I will be going to the IPMS UK Nationals next weekend-as well as mixing with the UK's hobby great and good and seeing the wealth of talent on display, I will also be doing a little shopping.....

Gentlemen, this place is like the worlds largest model shop!!!! I think I will be able to find something very nice for my exchange buddy. In fact, I think I know just what to get him............

Hey Frank-

great to see the Mk.46 with her markings on. No doubt about it fella-you are doing a bloody good job there. Decals look flawless from where I'm standing.

Looking forward to seeing this one completed. 

I had the wife do the drawings and the emails so that I would have no idea who has my name  I have not gone shoping yet but I have some great ideas for him

Roy

Thanks Rick, that makes two of us!

Well, I just got back from shopping for XXXXXXXXXX, and he is really gonna be excited when he opens up his Christmas gift exchange present and sees a XXXXXXXXXX. 

Looks good Frank.  Glad the decal problem got sorted out.

Regards,  Rick

Thanks Roy, appreciate the kind words! 

I just looked at the link for that kit.  At the bottom it said USD 799 plus shipping  My wife would have her day in court if I purchased that  But boy would it be cool.

Roy

Frank, the pics look outstanding  See, holding your mouth the right way plus laying off the rum for awhile does help  Really, it looks great my friend.

As for the gift exchange, just make sure it gets to the person in time for Christmas.  We can all post who we have on Dec 24/25.  As for any other rules...have fun  The group that we have built up here will do right by each other.....now where to put that Railgun when it's finished

Roy

After a day of decaling, I can say that I successfully applied the Aeromaster decals to the '46.  They aren't quite as nice as I would like, but I think they look OK.  Especially when I consider that I had no back-up plan!  The major markings and squadron markings are on, but I have to wait for my stencil decals to arrive from Squadron.  So far so good!  Here's a couple of shots with the markings on:

And you guys thought all I did was lay around drinking rum...

darson wrote:

I need to know because it's going to take me a while to wrap up the 1/35 Dora Railway Gun

Somebody's been a VERY good boy to deserve one of those for Christmas!

Hey Roy I have received my PM and I'll be buying for XXXXXXXXX

I've sent my details and kit preference back in a PM, as Frank said are there any special rules and when does the kit need to be there.  I need to know because it's going to take me a while to wrap up the 1/35 Dora Railway Gun

http://www.modelers-paradise.com/dora35/dorarailwaygun35.htm 

Thanks 

Men of FAA GB, I have PM everyone their name for the 1st FAA GB Christmas gift exchange.  Any questions please email me.

Roy

Frank, are you holding your mouth right (falls of chair laughing)

I hope you can get things to work for you.

Roy