Fleet Air Arm Group Build

Hey guys I'd definitely be in on WWI/Biplane GB .  Be warned though I have never built a biplane in my life so I'll be a complete newbie at this.

Cheers

Yep, I like this bunch we've put together. Everyone just seemed to click, and it's been a blast so far, but that doesn't suprise me. These forums are just loaded with great personalities and oodles of both talent and knowledge wherever you look. A GB draws in those with a real interest in a particular topic, and things just take off from there. Amazing how that happens.

I think a lot of members would be open to Frank's idea for that GB. When the time comes, we'll see how it pans out. You can count me in for sure.

My feelings on it would be later this summer, early fall.  That will give me time to get things together.  I still do not know if I will be moving for a new teaching job.  (I do and don't want to leave Wyoming)

If this is a possible GB I know the rest of the group will join.  It seems that we have formed a small and close group.  Who knows maybe we can all get together at some point.  Of course Darren and Darren may have to travel a bit to reach us.  Just some ideas to think about.

Roy

wyoroy wrote:

What do you think of Franks idea for a GB in the future?

I like it a lot, Roy! I've got a few biplanes under my belt, but I'd still like to join it when it happens.

ruddratt wrote:

Roy, I would probably go with something that has a minimal amount of rigging, like a D.VII, a D.VIII, or one of the Nieuport series. Eduard makes all of these in 1/48 scale. The DR.I has hardly any rigging either, and Eduard makes a few in 1/72. DML's release of the DR.I in 1/48 has been out of production for quite some time, and they can get pricey when found, but they build up into nice-looking models.

i will and thanks for the info.  What do you think of Franks idea for a GB in the future?

Roy

Daywalker wrote:

Roy, I haven't built one since I was a lil' kid.  Maybe we'll have to have our own lil' WWI Newbie GB!

Why not?  It would be fun.

My in-laws are back to Germany next week which means I will have some time to work on my Corsair. 

Roy

Roy,

I haven't built one since I was a lil' kid.  Maybe we'll have to have our own lil' WWI Newbie GB!

Mike, I have been follow your talk about WW1 aircraft.  What kit would you recommend for some one who has never built one?

Roy

Daywalker wrote:

Thanks Mike!  I am looking at Squadron's webpage, and found that Camel.  Also found a Fokker E.V, Nieuport 11, etc. etc... Oh-oh, could be dangerous!

Yep, there's a lot of them, that's for sure, and they can be downright addicting! The series of D.VII's Eduard released are also real nice, and there's only a small amount of rigging involved. The Nieuport falls somewhere in the middle in regards to amount of rigging. The E.V's have quite a bit of it, inspite of the fact that they are not a biplane, but there are fewer struts and wing alignment issues to deal with.

Thanks Rick, that means a lot to me! I'm glad you like it!

Nice work on the Hanriot Mike.  Looks great.

Regards,  Rick

Thanks Mike!  I am looking at Squadron's webpage, and found that Camel.  Also found a Fokker E.V, Nieuport 11, etc. etc...

Oh-oh, could be dangerous!

Thanks much for the kind words, buddy! I've seen your work....it's absolutely amazing, so this means a great deal to me!

Sooooooo, you want to build a Camel, Frank? I think that's awesome, buddy! Go with Eduard, preferably the Profipack, like kit #8056. There's a bunch of Sopwiths released by Eduard in 1/48, and they're all great kits, but that particular one has 2 extensive PE frets, resin goodies, and decal options for 8 different birds. Plus, the instructions show which extra parts are for which option. It's an awesome kit! ...and I can direct you to a site that has some great reference pics of WWI birds too.

....like this one....

Thanks much, Andy! That's quite a compliment! Some of those pieces were so small, and believe it or not, the muzzle at the very tip of the cooling jacket was also a brass piece (about 1.5mm x 3mm) that had to be rolled into a tube-shape, and then have an even smaller donut-shaped ring glued to the opening! I was very happy that this particular Hanriot variant used only one gun, because after building only one, I was spent!

Frank, I can only imagine what awaits me once I walk through those doors. It's been ages, and so much great stuff has been released in the interim. Good thing (I think) that the wife has me on a budget.

Triumf- Nice job on that Tarpon!

Mike- Enjoy your lil' hobby excursion, I for one probably take it for granted that I have 6 hobby shops within a half hour of my house.  Hopefully, you'll come back with some cool stuff!

Nice work, Triumf!

Mike, I think we're going to have a hard time distinguising the model and the real thing in your photos!  That Vickers gun is exquisite!

Does this hobby shop have a web address?  I would like to check them out.

Roy

As I await my trip to Vancouver & Finescale Models to purchase the paints needed to finish up my Russian Spit, I've been keeping myself busy with this, Eduard's 1/48 Hanriot HD.1. Neat little kit. Here's some progress.....

This is what the actual tail assembly looks like.... 

....so I did a bit of surgery to try and replicate it here, as the kit depicted the entire assembly covered....

The real cockpit....

....so a few details I added to mine, but there's still a ways to go.... (note: Eduard's WWI aircraft cockpits are quite comprehensive...very well detailed, but there's always room to add more)

Finally, the kit Vickers guns left much to be desired, so a little sprue, styrene, and PE really dressed 'em up nicely. This aircraft only uses one machine gun.....

Don't worry though....I'll be getting back to my Spit immediately upon our return.

Hey Mike,

If you are going to Vancouver to "Browse" you have to check out Finescale Models in North Vancouver (163 1st Street East - (604) 984-4366)  Great shop and STACKED with lots of kits (and paint).  Enjoy, I'm very jealous!  It's been far too long since I've made the trip down.

Nice lookin' Tarpon ya got there, triumf!

OK guys, y'all behave yourselves because I'm going to be out of town for a few days. The wife & I are headed to Vancouver on thursday night (work for her, fun for me as I'm just tagging along! ). Friday I'll get to step foot into a real hobby shop for the first time in over a year! ....and I've made my list! ....maybe a kit or two, but definitely some paints (most likely pollyscale, because the enamels won't get through security) Just looked at their line and they have some interesting colors, even some WWI stuff. I also need colors to finish my Mk.V Russian Spit and to eventually start my MK.I, plus whatever turns up while I'm browsing!

darson wrote:

Did you use the Italeri Avenger?

OK I'm a complete plonker , I just re-read triumph's post and realised that he already answered the question.

Great build triumf.  Although the AM Avenger is a great kit, detail wise, it is also a complex kit.  You've done a great job on the kit and the paint job as well.

looking good.

Roy

Nice work on the Tarpon triumf .

Regards,  Rick

Hi there fellas Just to get this thread back on tracks again I have fullfilled my selfimposed mission here,and finished my Tarpon. And boy what a jolly good kit and at £12 from Ontracks, exelent value for the money. With no less than 6 decaloptions,extra torpedo that I didn`t use and radarpod++++ it`s awsome. And ofcourse AM`s superb mouldings in an Italeribox, it was a licensed steal

Now the pics, apoligize the quality, they were taken with my phone

I used Xtracrylics all over this model whenever I used my airbrush,exept preshading,exhaust and soot from the guns and general smudging on the airframe with Tamiya paints, Humbrol for the washes inside and out as well as oilstains here and there and of course detailpainting also in Humbrol. All in all I`m pretty satiasfied with the result both of this and the other 2 models I entered in this here GB. Now, how `bout some  nice badge for me ???prittyplease