Out of Retirement - Discussion thread

[loupgarou]

That's an interesting idea!
It's open the hunt for ancient kits? Old or new sponsors?

[sandiego89]

I would actually like it if Formula 1 went back to the screaming V-10s of only a few years ago....

[zenrat]

Because of continuing lackluster audience numbers IndyCar brings back the
front-engined roadsters as a support series. Engine sized is limited to a max.
of 4.5 liters.

To accompany this move period clothing is made compulsory for drivers and pit crews as is having at least one smoker in the pit during refuelling.   

[jcf]

Because of continuing lackluster audience numbers IndyCar brings back the
front-engined roadsters as a support series. Engine sized is limited to a max.
of 4.5 liters.

To accompany this move period clothing is made compulsory for drivers and pit crews as is having at least one smoker in the pit during refuelling.   

Racing suits have been around in US racing since the mid-1920s and are very common in the roadster
era of the 1950s-1960s. Hinchman started with suits for Pete de Paulo and a couple others in the 1925,
made the earlier type cooling/fire-resistant suits in the '50s and Nomex suits starting the '60s. They also
make a series of vintage style suits using modern materials.
http://www.hinchmanindy.com/shopping/?ic=12720

US open-wheel has used alcohol fuels for a long time, so smoking in the pits wasn't that big a deal. 

[McColm]

There's talk of bringing back the European Ford Capri as a hatchback or two door coupe. The artwork looks like they have used the latest Mustang and put the Capri body on top. Some of the artwork reminds me of the Hellcat.  I've got the Matchbox 1/24 kit in my stash,  l just need a suitable engine and some new wheel hubcaps.

[McColm]

The  Blohm and Voss BV-138 looks as though it could be modified to have three turboprop engines for maritime patrol usage and the front turret could be useful for anti-submarine warfare. The trolley provided could be whiffed into wheels for an amphibious version. I have the Supermodel BV 138 in 1/72 scale which I will be using for this project.

[NARSES2]

To accompany this move period clothing is made compulsory for drivers and pit crews as is having at least one smoker in the pit during refuelling.   

And of course you'd need the lady hangars on to be in attendance  You've got me thinking about when we used to climb over the fence and watch the racing at the old Crystal Palace circuit now for some reason ?

[zenrat]

To accompany this move period clothing is made compulsory for drivers and pit crews as is having at least one smoker in the pit during refuelling.   

And of course you'd need the lady hangars on to be in attendance  You've got me thinking about when we used to climb over the fence and watch the racing at the old Crystal Palace circuit now for some reason ?

I remember hopping over the fence to invade the track at Brands Hatch following the British Grand Prix.

[zenrat]

This on the Aviation Geek Club.
https://theaviationgeekclub.com/tu-22m3-resurrected-from-storage-to-rejoin-russias-bomber-fleet/
While the Tu22 is still in service with the Russian Air Force this had been retired and would qualify for this GB if transferred to another user.
Rumour has it this aircraft has been taken by Ukranian fan boys keen for Dizzy to work on a 1:1 project...

[scooter]

This on the Aviation Geek Club.
https://theaviationgeekclub.com/tu-22m3-resurrected-from-storage-to-rejoin-russias-bomber-fleet/
While the Tu22 is still in service with the Russian Air Force this had been retired and would qualify for this GB if transferred to another user.
Rumour has it this aircraft has been taken by Ukranian fan boys keen for Dizzy to work on a 1:1 project...

Sounds like the BUFF the Air Force resurrected from the Boneyard to replace the one that suffered a cockpit fire a couple or so years ago

[Dizzyfugu]

Interesting weathering. That primer showing though almost looks like a layer of moss on the Backfire... 

[Weaver]

Suppose the UK manages to keep a stock of Saladins and Saracens in reserve (it's a lot easier to store vehicles in the UK than it is aircraft) and then drags them out of retirement for Iraq/Afghanistan etc...?

Slat armour and anti-IED 'tables' on the rear should do nicely.

[jcf]

Suppose the UK manages to keep a stock of Saladins and Saracens in reserve (it's a lot easier to store vehicles in the UK than it is aircraft) and then drags them out of retirement for Iraq/Afghanistan etc...?

Slat armour and anti-IED 'tables' on the rear should do nicely.

Or to patrol the wall when Scotland votes independence and leaves the UK? 

[scooter]

Suppose the UK manages to keep a stock of Saladins and Saracens in reserve (it's a lot easier to store vehicles in the UK than it is aircraft) and then drags them out of retirement for Iraq/Afghanistan etc...?

Slat armour and anti-IED 'tables' on the rear should do nicely.

Or to patrol the wall when Scotland votes independence and leaves the UK? 

Hadrian's Wall brought out of retirement then?

[Weaver]

Suppose the UK manages to keep a stock of Saladins and Saracens in reserve (it's a lot easier to store vehicles in the UK than it is aircraft) and then drags them out of retirement for Iraq/Afghanistan etc...?

Slat armour and anti-IED 'tables' on the rear should do nicely.

Or to patrol the wall when Scotland votes independence and leaves the UK? 

Nah: who needs armoured vehicles when all you need to stop a Scotsman is a toll booth?