Out of Retirement - Discussion thread

[McColm]

So the Dassault Breguet Atlantic ATL1 could be a contender,  as I have the Revell 1/72 kit in the stash?
Although several proposals for a AEW &C model by the French and the UK came to nothing,  this could be considered as an alternative to the E-7 Wedgetail.
I have converted the Mach2 Atlantic into a twin turbofaned version but I have never tried it on the Revell kit.
Another proposal would be the Martin SeaMaster as an airliner or firefighter bomber.

[PR19_Kit]

Another proposal would be the Martin SeaMaster as an airliner or firefighter bomber.

It's doubtful if you can consider the Seamaster as 'retired' as it never properly entered service. The P6M-2 production variants only saw service with a USN trials unit, not a fully operational squadron.

[kerick]

Fire fighting P-3 Orion formerly flown by Aero Union now being refurbished by Buffalo Airways and Airstrike Firefighters.



Any number of cargo aircraft brought out of retirement for civilian uses.

[McColm]

Fire fighting P-3 Orion formerly flown by Aero Union now being refurbished by Buffalo Airways and Airstrike Firefighters.



Any number of cargo aircraft brought out of retirement for civilian uses.

That would be an interesting build 

[tigercat]

I'm tempted by a missile armed Swordfish in Raspberry ripple . Just need to come up with a backstory .

Also as Red Bull have a war bird display team or did people could do something similar 

Typhoo Typhoon acrobatic team anyone ?

[McColm]

This group build covers 90% of my started builds,  time to dig out the long-term kits in the stash.

[NARSES2]

Another proposal would be the Martin SeaMaster as an airliner or firefighter bomber.

It's doubtful if you can consider the Seamaster as 'retired' as it never properly entered service. The P6M-2 production variants only saw service with a USN trials unit, not a fully operational squadron.

But in Whif World it might of Kit

[PR19_Kit]

Another proposal would be the Martin SeaMaster as an airliner or firefighter bomber.

It's doubtful if you can consider the Seamaster as 'retired' as it never properly entered service. The P6M-2 production variants only saw service with a USN trials unit, not a fully operational squadron.

But in Whif World it might of Kit

True, but that means anyone can enter anything in this GB and the rules don't count............... 

[Old Wombat]

I've sworn off GB's for the time being, so I won't be riding this bronco, but if anyone wants to give it a bash; what about Aussie Beaufighters re-activated for COIN ops in Vietnam?


Post script:

The last aircraft, A8-357, was flown to Edinburgh for disposal by Wing Commander Williamson on 9 December 1957.

(From here: https://www.airforce.gov.au/sites/default/files/minisite/static/7522/RAAFmuseum/research/aircraft/series2/A8.htm)

[Snowtrooper]

Aussie Beaufighters re-activated for COIN ops in Vietnam?

Supported by Lysanders as FAC platforms?

[NARSES2]

True, but that means anyone can enter anything in this GB and the rules don't count............... 

Fair enough Kit, just trying to find a way through what's becoming an increasingly impenetrable jungle, that if I'm honest is starting to get to me 

[Spey_Phantom]

the idea came to mind for a 1920's Sopwith Camel in RAF service, in an all metal color scheme 

[nighthunter]

the idea came to mind for a 1920's Sopwith Camel in RAF service, in an all metal color scheme 

An aluminum dope?

[scooter]

the idea came to mind for a 1920's Sopwith Camel in RAF service, in an all metal color scheme 

Based at RAF Habbaniya?

[PR19_Kit]

True, but that means anyone can enter anything in this GB and the rules don't count............... 

Fair enough Kit, just trying to find a way through what's becoming an increasingly impenetrable jungle, that if I'm honest is starting to get to me 

Yes, it's turning out to be a bit of a pain rules wise. I'm glad I'm not a mod on THIS one!