Classic Kit GB [Official Thread]

hey Rob, count me in with the Airfix 1/72 Vosper MBT. And one suggestion I have, maybe start a new thread for the new classic Kit GB.

Joe

I'm in.  Don't know what I'd build, so many choices.

I am down with joining another round of this GB.

I have a ton of classic kits. Some of which were already done in this GB!

You name the start time and I will be there :)

Hey Rob, This was my first GB and one of my Favorites. I think the turnout would be good as there is a lot of interest in the older kits. Check out Sfcmac's  Baa Baa Black Sheep 1/32 builds up in aircraft that was recently posted.

I am always building "old Classics" myself. Right now I have another Revell 1/32 P-40 on the bench getting the treatment...

I am in for another round

I was thinking sometime around the end of may for a start time.  Maybe May 31 - Dec 31.  And I'm thinking for criteria, same as before with a slight change.

• No Aftermarket [decals can be subbed if kit ones are DOA]
• No EXTENSIVE scratchbuilding [keep it original]
• Kit has to be at LEAST 25yrs old.
  

Hey everyone.  I'd like to thank everyone who participated in the Classic Kits GB.  This was the first GB I'd hosted, and the turnout was FAR beyond what I could have imagined.  So thank you to all!!!

Now, being that the last one ran from Feb 08 to Dec 08, its now March, and I'm wondering if maybe a 2nd annual run might be in order? Any thoughts?

FROG Ta 152H1 almost complete - just needs spinner spiral:

Also been working on an ancient Tamiya J7W1 Shinden, and an Airfix Beaver. I really will get back to the Hunter soon, though. 

Greetings guys, Viper I really like how you did the Completed Builds on pg 1 There has been some really Fantastic build-ups of these old forgotten kits.  Since this GB runs untill 12/31/08 I will include another  - Next Up a Airfix Blohm & Voss B.v.141  This is such an unusual looking aircraft, that when I found it in the Tomb of Stash I just had to take it to the bench !

The pilots seat looked like two blocks of wood out of the kit. I filed and sanded it to more of a fighter type seat . 

Crazy looking plane isnt it ?  The prototype was Plagued with problems..... Sure would not of wanted to be a Luftwaffe Test Pilot ..

A closer look at the pit.

Man, some great work you guys are cranking out! Especially that Avenger and Do 335.

Just picked up the Monogram F-5E Tiger II...may have to submit another entry.

You guys know of any aftermarket goodies for that kit? Not coming up with much. Need to keep digging.

Well, here's another one.  The Airfix 1:72 T-6 Texan.

Brews wrote:

Thanks, but it's all in the classic kit :) I have another, though it's in a Pro-modeller box with PE.

LOL, nooo, It's all about the build and finish, a little Sin of Pride is not that bad... is it?

Thanks, but it's all in the classic kit :)

I have another, though it's in a Pro-modeller box with PE.

Already posted these elsewhere (and still not finished the Hunter *shame*):

Monogram Do 335

Heller Fw 190F-8

... and a FROG Ta 152H-1 due within days :) 

WOw, you did super justice to the TBF!  I got tired of scraping flash on my kit :)  got as far as a painted engine, primed prop, and "interior".

I do have a classic Monogram T28, thats what I need to build. plus it's simpler :)

Hey, ur right.  there hasnt been much going on here.  there's been some great Group Builds lately.  Even I've been busy with some.  Although, I did manage to finish a couple more Classic Kits.

First up, the Airfix 1:72 RA-5C Vigilante

Next up, the Monogram 1:48 TBF Avenger

No excitment here for a while

maybe I am just the lame duck with no completed kit!

my choice proved poor..I started the Kit, hated it, and put it aside..now that I have gathered a few other oldies, maybe I can get something done before its too late!

Here is my Kingfisher. It is Mongram's and it is the first one that I have attempted that actually was finished. Usually I would get disgusted with the kit and trash it.

Testor's silver straight from the bottle and kit decals. I don't know what squadron, I just like the silver with yellow wings and blue tail. The wing chevrons did not cover the black wing walk stripe and I tried to touch them up with a little white paint, should have cut some white decal instead and cover it that way. The silver was very fragile and I had some trouble with the getting the black on the wings right, it is not perfect but I still think it looks pretty good.

bondoman wrote:

Excellent. Gents I've never seen a better attended GB. No thanks to yours truly. I'll try hard to get the Sunderland in soon, as I can't stand to bail out on a commitment.

Well you'd better, lol.  Otherwise I send the goons after ya's.  And they likes to break legs. jk.

But no, I was really looking forward to seeing the Sunderland built.  I've never seen that kit in built form.

Nice work on the B-25 Viper.

I finally finished my 109. Now I am done with this Group Build, Thanks for having it.

Well, though it was an uphill battle all the way, my B-25 is finally done.  This is the Revell B-25, box scale [around 1/96th] and the mold is from 1953. I built it mostly OOB, with only minor scratch building to add a rear bulkhead to the cockpit and nose gunner [to hide the lead weights.] The color is a mixture that I had made up for my P-39Q, however it came out very different on this model due to its grey primer base, versus the OD base of the -39.  Enjoy!

I forgot about this GB I almost have all my entries done, here are my two planes mustang was finished in March, and Me-262 was finished in may or June

And a bonus just completed

My Arii 109G will probably be done these coming weeks

Thanks for looking

The Hunter is still languishing, but I often work with classic kits.

Another on the workbench is the Tamiya Shinden.