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

Guys, great builds.

Here one of mine from a previous BoB GB.

And one from another year.

Karl

Frank, If you can post a shot of the leading edge of you spit. I want to get a closer look of the bare metal foil.

Thad

ATTENTION ALL

Life is short and as there are a couple of builds underway, plus everybody seems dead keen and ready to rock 'n' roll.  So as the leader of this GB I'm declaring it operational as of the 21st June.

If you can't or don't wish to start from the 21st that's fine but for those that want too (me included ), then go for it from Saturday.

Also, I'm sorry I missed it but however created that fantastic badge with the 109 & the Spit, it looks simply stunning, great job.

Frank please feel free to keep posting updates to your partially built Spit in this thread, it's looking great.

Cheers

Thad,

Sure thing!  Here it is:

Is that close enough, or would you like a closer one?

And, congrats on 3000 posts my friend!

Karl- Very nice work!  Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Darren!

I'll posting pics of the Spit, and start on the '109 Saturday.

WOOHOO!!! I can't wait till Saturday!

darson wrote:

ATTENTION ALL Life is short and as there are a couple of builds underway, plus everybody seems dead keen and ready to rock 'n' roll.  So as the leader of this GB I'm declaring it operational as of the 21st June. If you can't or don't wish to start from the 21st that's fine but for those that want too (me included ), then go for it from Saturday. Also, I'm sorry I missed it but however created that fantastic badge with the 109 & the Spit, it looks simply stunning, great job. Frank please feel free to keep posting updates to your partially built Spit in this thread, it's looking great. Cheers

Darren,

Woo-hoo!    An early start is a great idea, just need to get my latest 190 done now!

The GB badge with the 109 and the Spit is my creation, if anyone would like to use it feel free.  I can also do a few other ones if anyone is interested.

Cheers,

Mike

Rick, Mike, Frank and Karl.  Excellent and inspiring build.   Thanks for posting.

Here's my 2005 BoB GB entry - Hasegawa's 1/72

and a more recently completed build from the Spitfire GB.  Airfix 1/72 with aeromaster decals for Jonie Johnston's mount during the BoB.

Darren, good call on moving up the date but I have another build on the bench to finish first so I will not be jumping in right away.  Also I would like to finish the Italian Br 20M that I started for the 2006 BoB GB first and if I still have time I'll do the Tamiya Bf 109 in the stash.  Here's where the Br 20 currently sits.

Nice builds Guys .

Regards,  Rick

That will work Frank. I was not sure how big to make my cuts.

As far as my post most have no meat to them but they do have a lot of (BS).

Thad

Dave- Very nice there my friend!  How was that Airfix Spit?  Looks amazing to me.

Thad- LOL, consider this your reminder to start this GB tomorrow!

Tomorrow ? hmmm ... not a bad idea

Frank, reminder received. This is good timing it will help me get my mind off the issue I told you about yesterday on the phone.

Thad 

luftwaffle wrote:

Well, it's the 21st in Japan, and chances are your model was made in Japan.....just sayin'

Hmmm... Mine was made in Japan.

Its leap year to so arnt we half way thru  August already?

Just to be safe I will wait tell the 21st, that melon whaker does look mean.

Thad

Well it is most definatley the 21st here in Australia so I hereby declare this group build

OPEN FOR BUSINESS

Good hunting gentlemen.

darson wrote:

Well it is most definatley the 21st here in Australia so I hereby declare this group build OPEN FOR BUSINESS Good hunting gentlemen.

I was just thinking the same thing!  If it's the 21st where the boss lives, then it's the 21st here!  WOOHOO!!!  Let's get to it gentlemen.

Since the GB is now officially started, I guess it would be a good time to decide on my build.

I'll be doing the airfix 1/48 hurricane Mk. I

Whew! Now the hard part is over!.....I hope!

I was just going to turn the page on my calender and pretent it was July so I could i would not have do wait. The kit is actually sitting on the work bench already. If darren says its OK to start then thats good enough for me! Look out resin pour stubs here i come! Cue the giddy school girl noises and happy noises!.

                                                                        Soulcrusher

After getting word from that is was OK to start, I tore into my '109 last night!  The last time I built a '109, I had made some extra buckles out of fine wire.  On this one, I thought I would try a different medium for the straps themselves.  I took thin strips of aluminum foil, and fed them through the buckles.  I like the more natural drape of the belts, but I think next time I will double them up for a little more thickness.  I have tried lead foil, tape, and paper in the past, and enjoy trying something different each time.  I also smoothed out the L/G legs, added some wire, and tiny strips of Tamiya tape for clamps.  Here's my progress thus far:

Nice work Frank.

Regards,  Rick