In The Navy GB - General Discussion - GB EXTENDED UNTIL MIDNIGHT 14th JUNE.

[PR19_Kit]

Unfortunately the kit is missing a canopy, does anyone know of a 2-seater conversion kit in 1/72nd

Don't Falcon do that in one of their triple conversions?

Or is that the RF-8? 

[Mossie]

I think that's the RF-8.  Airmodel do a vacform conversion ( comes with a RF-8 too). RVHP do a resin conversion but you'll need a second mortgage.

[rickshaw]

I have used the airmodel vacuform conversion.  It worked quite well.  It was for my F-8K model.

[McColm]

I've managed to get hold of the 1/144 Lockheed  Sea Shadow , it will be my first boat build.

[zenrat]

I was thinking about a 54mm rendition of the Village People, singing of course, "In the Navy".  That'd qualify, wouldn't it?   

Absolutely.  Go for it.

I was thinking about a 54mm rendition of the Village People, singing of course, "In the Navy".  That'd qualify, wouldn't it?   

Go for it! 

My personal ideas include:...
...I could finish off the F-14 Tomcat I started in 1994. 

As long as it's not too far along.

The Dh "Sea" Vampire was assessed by the RN and a couple of land based squadrons used it for training purposes but it never went into frontline service. Would a frontline carrier example be whiffy enough?

Yep.  That would be fine.

[Doug K]

I have used the airmodel vacuform conversion.  It worked quite well.  It was for my F-8K model.

That's really nice, I was thinking of a companion piece to the Falklands Skyhawk I built a couple of years ago (it's on here somewhere), I have a LOT of Harrier decals! 😉

[Dizzyfugu]

Went through the kit pile(s) and stumbled across another exotic potential build (for me): a waterline 1:700 ship! I built some about 30 years ago, and now is agood opportunity to try my skills on one of these. Tackling 1:144 airliners, H0 scale locomotives and even large scale cars has already worked out well, so I collect my courage and might try a whiffy battle ship (sort of). 

[Mossie]

I'd suggest investing in some locking tweezers, the only time I attempted one I pinged so many tiny bits into oblivion I had to give up.  My carpet monster got pretty porky.

[PR19_Kit]

We've got almost half a month to wait before we can start cutting plastic for this GB and I'm getting itchy fingers!

I'll have to get on with one of the umpteen stalled projects I have, 62 of them at the last count. 

[sandiego89]

Excitement for this GB really seems to be building. Perhaps us Whifers getting antsy with winter. 

I'm thinking a large ship for this one, but have a Seaplane that has been begging for WHIF for years....

[kitbasher]

what to build, what to build for this GB??

Options:
- Frankenfighter made from parts from scrapped builds plus bits from the spares box - could be set in 60s, 70s, 80s or at a push the 90s.
- cut and shut cross-kitting for a 50s fighter
- a Sea Hawk

hmmmm - will only build the one for the GB though

Decision made.  I think.  Well, for now.

Frankenfighter is in the lead but with a parts change.  Helps with the paint job (decals permitting).  Inspired by the March 2020 edition of 'Aeroplane'.

[PR19_Kit]

  Inspired by the March 2020 edition of 'Aeroplane'.

Hmmmm, I've just got that one, with a big Hawker bias to it.............

[63cpe]

My plans are: a russian navy VTOL Mig 21 in a pogo/ vertijet lay-out, a convair skate like contraption and a f-19 seaplane. Is the duration of this GB for the coming 12 months?!

David aka 63cpe

While sourcing parts for the GB projects I managed to assemble two othe projects for this GB
Convair skate inspired plane is almost sorted, just need stabilos...

The new projects are an AEW Viking and a Sea Vixen COD. The last is a sure putty monster!

Was cutting and sanding allowed before starting date?

David aka 63cpe

[zenrat]

My plans are: a russian navy VTOL Mig 21 in a pogo/ vertijet lay-out, a convair skate like contraption and a f-19 seaplane. Is the duration of this GB for the coming 12 months?!

David aka 63cpe

While sourcing parts for the GB projects I managed to assemble two othe projects for this GB
Convair skate inspired plane is almost sorted, just need stabilos...

The new projects are an AEW Viking and a Sea Vixen COD. The last is a sure putty monster!

Was cutting and sanding allowed before starting date?

David aka 63cpe

You can cut the parts off the sprues and sand the attachment points.  But that's it.

[63cpe]

Ok, that's clear...Will comply..

David aka 63cpe