Couple of whiffs from the Czech Republic for your perusal

upnorth · June 20, 2009, 07:47:35 AM

Hello all:

Today was our annual model show and competition here in Brno. Last year there was a small whiff display, this year the whiff contingent was about three times bigger and some wild stuff was there. Unfortunately, the camera was with my girlfriend as she took it to Ireland with her and she was returing today (if only the show was tomorrow!) but I did mannage a couple of passable pics with my phone's camera.

These two were particular jaw droppers:

This camo looked SO right on the Lanc it was unbelievable. The photo isn't so hot but you can get the jist.

This 1/72 B-50 was another knock out. I love how the modeler wrapped the silver from the undersides around the edges of the wings. The skeleton hand nose art is a great touch too.

PR19_Kit · June 20, 2009, 09:31:25 AM

Do I read correctly? There's a Whiff SIG Branch in Brno? Magic stuff!

Martin H · June 20, 2009, 12:36:41 PM

U read it right Kit.

I do hope they have a stand at E day, id love to see their display for myself.

Geoff · June 20, 2009, 12:40:00 PM

I wish I was going! :-(

Captain Canada · June 20, 2009, 12:47:50 PM

Wow, are those are both beautiful ! It's hard to decide which one I like better......maybe the Lanc ? No, maybe the B-50....no, it's the Lanc !

Thanks for sharing !

upnorth · June 20, 2009, 12:56:52 PM

Quote from: PR19_Kit on June 20, 2009, 09:31:25 AM
Do I read correctly? There's a Whiff SIG Branch in Brno? Magic stuff!

Yep. but modelers from other parts of the republic put in to the display too.

Geoff · June 20, 2009, 01:02:12 PM

They are both beauties but I think I like the B-50 best just by a hair.

bluedonkey99 · June 20, 2009, 01:46:39 PM

Are these teh same guys from here?

http://www.whatifmodelers.com/index.php/topic,2502.msg346118.html#msg346118

http://modelforum.cz/viewtopic.php?f=254&t=25472&sid=fb97915862857bc7e9f280268cace30f

http://modelforum.cz/viewtopic.php?f=254&t=25473

nice work!!

Geoff · June 20, 2009, 03:10:11 PM

There is some excellent stuff in the What If Gallery.

upnorth · June 20, 2009, 11:25:10 PM

Quote from: bluedonkey99 on June 20, 2009, 01:46:39 PM

Are these teh same guys from here?

http://www.whatifmodelers.com/index.php/topic,2502.msg346118.html#msg346118

http://modelforum.cz/viewtopic.php?f=254&t=25472&sid=fb97915862857bc7e9f280268cace30f

http://modelforum.cz/viewtopic.php?f=254&t=25473

nice work!!

The second and third links definitely are the same guys. The Lanc and B-50 were built by the same guy. A lot of the models you see in the gallery of the Czech whiff SIG were at the show.

Considering that the modelers were from quite a few places around the country, I would say it's probably a very strong possibility that anyone going to Eday might be able to view some of them there.

NARSES2 · June 21, 2009, 01:47:10 AM

I've seen the Lanc before but it dosn't diminish it's beauty or the skill in the model but the B-50 is another stunner.

At E-day last year we had quite a chat with some of the Czech WIF boys (SIG46) - some lovely stuff on display. I even have their business card on my desk, so I have their contact details if anyone would like them.

I'll probably take a DVD with the Newsletters on it for them this year.

Chris

Martin H · June 23, 2009, 02:49:29 PM

good idea chris. I gave them a set of the older news letters to play with last year. they were amazed to find they were not alone as whiffers

GTX · June 23, 2009, 06:23:08 PM

QuoteI've seen the Lanc before but it dosn't diminish it's beauty or the skill in the model but the B-50 is another stunner.

My thoughts exactly!

Regards,

Greg

Geoff · October 05, 2009, 03:36:01 PM

I wasn't sure where to post this.

Geoff · October 05, 2009, 03:37:06 PM

again.