Battle of Britain GB 2008 - 21 June to 31 Oct 08

Beautiful job Karl!  Now, get ready for the next one!

Greg- PM inbound!

KJ200 wrote:

Tanky, nice to see you back. Here's my build complete! What do you mean I'm early? Just kidding, finished this one last week. Karl

This is one nice finished Spitfire !! I like the final touch - some kind of dusting ? What did you use to get this effect ??

KJ200 wrote:

Darren, stick me on the board mate, I don't want to shot down as an unidentified friendly!

With that bullseye in your avatar I don't see how they could miss   Darren has been on an extended holiday and I'm not sure when he gets back.  Frank is supposed to be taking notes on who has joined up in his abscence and he'll update the list when he returns.  Hopefully Frank hasn't been in the Rum locker too much over on the Navy build and he's kept good notes.  Eh, Frank... are ye there mate?

razordws wrote:

With that bullseye in your avatar I don't see how they could miss   Darren has been on an extended holiday and I'm not sure when he gets back.  Frank is supposed to be taking notes on who has joined up in his abscence and he'll update the list when he returns.  Hopefully Frank hasn't been in the Rum locker too much over on the Navy build and he's kept good notes.  Eh, Frank... are ye there mate?

LOL, I may hiding out in the rum locker but I have been carving notes to meself on the empty bottles!

Not to worry lads, I have you all on my list.

KINGTHAD wrote:

This is a classic airframe kit in 1/48 that I happened to just finished this weekend.

Hmmm... Is that a Dora in Emil colors?

You can put a dress on a pig but it is still a pig.

Thad

Hey there guys I'm back!!!

After a lovely break in tropical northern Australia I am refreshed and ready to go.  But first I need to say a huge thank you to Frank who has kept tally of who is building what so I'll be updating page 1 with everyone’s builds over the next couple of days.

Oh yeah, four weeks to go.

Welcome back Darren.  Glad you enjoyed your well earned holiday.  I spent a few days in the rain forests of Northern Australia myself a few years ago & had a wonderful time.

Regards,  Rick

Daywalker wrote:

razordws wrote: With that bullseye in your avatar I don't see how they could miss   Darren has been on an extended holiday and I'm not sure when he gets back.  Frank is supposed to be taking notes on who has joined up in his abscence and he'll update the list when he returns.  Hopefully Frank hasn't been in the Rum locker too much over on the Navy build and he's kept good notes.  Eh, Frank... are ye there mate? LOL, I may hiding out in the rum locker but I have been carving notes to meself on the empty bottles! Not to worry lads, I have you all on my list. Why is the rum gone? Oh Frank's been in the ships hold!                                                                             Soulcrusher

Guys I have been playing around today with a few ideas for a GB badge and this is the one that I like the best.

What do you think? 

Unfortunately all the other images that I tried looked indecipherable once they were shrunk down in size. 

Looks good to me.  Would you consider two badges, one for the Brits & one for the Krauts ?

Regards,  Rick

Great idea Rick, I'll have a bit of a hunt around to see if I can find a suitable image for the Luftwaffe.

Hi Darson,

It's TB379 over in Adelaide -- I don't see my previous post anywhere (maybe I dreampt it... I've been under enough stress lately!) but I'd like to register my interest in building something for this GB. At the moment the outlook is a Tamiya 1:48 Bf 109 E-3, probably Galland's markings, but I have a Fujimi Bf 110C on the way and could also dig out a classic He 111 too. Not positive what the final choice would be -- the E-3 would be the simplest!

Cheers,

TB379

Glad you had a good holiday Darren and welcome back. I was also thinking along the lines of two group badges for this GB. It would be cool to have both sides represented. Just my 2 cents wort.

Steve

Darren, badge looks spot on to me.

Karl

How about a Heinkel 111?

Tom

razordws wrote:

KJ200 wrote: Darren, stick me on the board mate, I don't want to shot down as an unidentified friendly! With that bullseye in your avatar I don't see how they could miss

Dave, I find the bullseye makes finding the enemy easier as they can see me from further away!

And Darren, stick me on the board, I need to land this kite.

Karl

Ok guys I've updated the roster with builds and put it up on page 1.  Could you all have a look to see if your details are correct and then post the appropriate insult feedback here if I've buggered anything up.

Karl you are on the roster but I couldn't find a post with what you're building, are you still deciding?  By the way that is an outstanding looking Spit on the previous page, I really must try the diffusion method as the results look excellent.  Can you tell me what ratio thinners to Buff you used for the misting coat(s)?

TB379 I've put you on with a Bf 109E-3 at the moment, if you change your mind at any stage just let me know.

Tom I don't have you on the roster at the moment, are you looking to join in with an He 111?

I went out for a rather large dinner and drinks last night so I didn't get a chance to play with badges so I'll have a look tonight.

Cheers

Hey Darren, just want to remind you that I will be building the Revell 1/72 He 115. It was not on the list on page one

Steve

Aaron I added your build as the CA Do 17 if that's OK.  That's a cool idea for a build as we don't have one of those aircraft represented yet and the CA kit is supposed to be an excellent kit.  Oh and welcome to your first GB I hope you have fun.

Steve, sorry about that your Revell He 115 has been added.

Cheers