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AFCBGeorge · Posted: Wed 08 Apr 2009 18:27 pm Post subject: Nightstalkers GB Chat

Nightstalker chat goes here!
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AFCBGeorge · Posted: Wed 08 Apr 2009 19:11 pm Post subject:

Here we go then chaps, only a week left before kick off!
Get posting in your build threads about your plans, & it's still not too late to join in.

I've put off building a few kits just for this GB as Nightstalkers are a massive favourite of mine, so it's a GB I'm thrilled to be leading.

Anyone got anything special planned? I'm really looking forward to seeing some German schemes. Pilot

All the Best
George
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Ratch · Posted: Wed 08 Apr 2009 19:22 pm Post subject:

Mine's tied in with my Northamptonshire Project

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daniel7891 · Posted: Wed 08 Apr 2009 20:01 pm Post subject:

I think I am going to build the Mosquito. Its all ways been a favourite of mine after watching 633 squadron. I am not decided whether to build 1/72 or 1/48. Does either of these or both have a night fighter scheme OOB or will I need to get after market decals?
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Minty · Posted: Wed 08 Apr 2009 20:08 pm Post subject:

I was going to covert a Beaufighter but I'v already built it whilst waiting for the GB to start.

It look's like it's going to be a Mossie and I might do a German subject for balance.
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AFCBGeorge · Posted: Wed 08 Apr 2009 20:09 pm Post subject:

The 1/72 mossie in this boxing (or the current boxing withan updated version of the the same artwork) has the nightfighter scheme YP*R OOB. If the decals come on Brown backing I can send you some spares I've got of that scheme.
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digitaljunior · Posted: Wed 08 Apr 2009 20:48 pm Post subject:

Personally I would find it helpful to have a list of Airfix kits that are OK for this build. Searching ebay/google hasn't really drawn up a satisfactory conclusion..
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MacTeagle · Posted: Wed 08 Apr 2009 21:21 pm Post subject:

I'll be building a Bf109E converted to nightfighter scheme with some special decals I've ordered from Hannants. I hope to try modifying the kit slightly to take into account variations in the nightfighter equipment.
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dutch_nzer · Posted: Wed 08 Apr 2009 21:23 pm Post subject:

I have my P-61 lined up for this one

Ratch · Posted: Wed 08 Apr 2009 21:24 pm Post subject:

Let's start a list

How's that for starters

Just my take

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fittedkitchens · Posted: Wed 08 Apr 2009 21:40 pm Post subject:

Bristol Blenheim - used as for night defence until the Beaufighter appeared - not sure whether the Airfix variant (Mk IV) is viable?

edit: scrub that - it was the Mk1 that was used for night defence, my mistake!

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Brews · Posted: Thu 09 Apr 2009 02:14 am Post subject:

Sgt.Squarehead · Posted: Thu 09 Apr 2009 03:03 am Post subject:

I'm pretty sure this GB doesn't include heavy bombers!

All the best
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Brews · Posted: Thu 09 Apr 2009 04:10 am Post subject:

Richard M · Posted: Thu 09 Apr 2009 06:18 am Post subject:

I think it's probably "night intruder" rather than bomber. I think we ruled out straight bombers (that could operate either in daylight or at night) in the chat discussing the GB. I think it's any time period, but Adrian will clarify things.
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farmroad38 · Posted: Thu 09 Apr 2009 08:14 am Post subject:

Sorry, my mistake - I wasn't sure whether it did or didn't include bombers. I should have read the discussion before I set it up! I'll take it back out again.

Only night fighters and intruders then, no bombers!
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Sgt.Squarehead · Posted: Thu 09 Apr 2009 14:29 pm Post subject:

Cheers for the clarification.....'Stalking' isn't really a heavy-bomber sort of thing though is it? If it were 'Night-Blunderers GB' or 'Night-Bomb-It-All-Let-God-Sort-It-Outers GB' then they would probably be eminently suitable!

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Brews · Posted: Thu 09 Apr 2009 15:57 pm Post subject:

Any time period? Break out the F-117s, F-15s, Mirage F1c (first plane shot down in Desert Storm), MiG 29, MiG 23, Mig 21, Tornado F3s, AH-64s and Night Harriers for some Kosovo / Gulf action.

AC 130H for Vietnam / Gulf
AC 47, MiG 17 for Vietnam

MiG 15, A26, Banshee for Korea (not sure if Skyraiders flew at night)
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Ratch · Posted: Thu 09 Apr 2009 18:48 pm Post subject:

Don't bombers intrude

Maybe my choice doesn't qualify

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