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XN923
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| ColinM wrote: | I would like to do a Blenheim, is that OK? The only Airfix kit I can find is a MkIV which I think is a fighter variant, hopefully I can mod it back to a Mk1.
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I think the only visual difference between the MkIV (bomber) and the MkIVF (fighter, natch) is that the latter carried a ventral gun pack with four .303in Brownings - so you wouldn't have to go to the bother of sawing the nose off and replacing with a MkI front end. By the looks of things both versions can be built from the Airfix kit.
The fighter version was actually slightly slower than the bomber. It was used for long range escort early in the war, without too much success - notably Blackburn Skua raids on Norway in 1940. |
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hewman100
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| Posted: Thu 31 Jul 2008 10:43 am Post subject: |
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You don't have to build it as the Free French Bomber either.
2 Group were equipped with MkIVs, 'Hughie' Edwards won his VC in one of 105 Sqns.
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| Posted: Thu 31 Jul 2008 11:13 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the info folks.
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Paula & Dan
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| Posted: Tue 26 Aug 2008 11:01 am Post subject: |
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Well boys and girls, under a week to go now - start dusting off those boxes ready for the off!
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| Posted: Fri 29 Aug 2008 14:51 pm Post subject: |
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Only the weekend to go and we're off. I'll get my kit out and shoot some photos of the box and sprues this weekend. Might be an idea to make sure it's complete, too. Now where did I put it?!   
All aboard who's coming aboard...
BTW I apologise now if some of you sign up last minute stylee and I don't approve the membership til Monday - we have BIIIIG trouble with our internet at home at the mo.
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Badwolf
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| Posted: Fri 29 Aug 2008 22:05 pm Post subject: |
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Good point! Must get my box and sprue shots done over the weekend.
All the best to everybody with their builds. 
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| Posted: Mon 01 Sep 2008 07:58 am Post subject: |
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And we're off!
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| Posted: Mon 01 Sep 2008 19:43 pm Post subject: |
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Sadly, I'll have to sit this one out (and I pulled out a kit as well). Other projects need my attention. Soz!!
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| do you have to join before this starts? Am I too late? |
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Richard M
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| Posted: Mon 01 Sep 2008 20:41 pm Post subject: |
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No you're not too late! Follow the instructions in the first post of this thread about signing up to the usergroup, and Dan will sort you out with a thread when he's next online.
Any thoughts on what you will build?
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AFCBGeorge
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| Posted: Mon 01 Sep 2008 23:04 pm Post subject: |
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I'll have to head to my LMS to see what they've got. Their range of airfix kits in the scale I like is pretty limited- perhaps a mossie although I'd rather go for something a bit more original if I can find it- I only returned to the hobby about 2 weeks ago so my stash is non existent. How long have I got? pretty much until it finishes? (obviously within reason!) I'll pop to the shop in the next couple of days & let you know.
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| AFCBGeorge wrote: | | do you have to join before this starts? Am I too late? |
It's never too late!
Come on in - the water's warm....
Just sign up as mentioned by Rich and I'll set up a thread (provided I can log on   ) and you'll be away.
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| AFCBGeorge wrote: | | How long have I got? pretty much until it finishes? (obviously within reason!) |
Actually, no... when the build's finished it gets moved down below (Group Builds Plus) - and we can still add threads for you to join in forevermore, so if you don't get there for a while, it doesn't matter.
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| Posted: Tue 02 Sep 2008 15:44 pm Post subject: |
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Thanbks dan- I meant would I be able to join in say a week & a half (at the latest!) Just wondered what the rules where for muppets like me who stroll onto a build late!
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Can I enter my Savoia Marchetti SM 79, or is that considered too heavy?
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| Posted: Sat 06 Sep 2008 07:21 am Post subject: |
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There are a couple of 79's already in 
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| Posted: Sat 06 Sep 2008 19:29 pm Post subject: |
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| mmk. How do I officially join in? |
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| Posted: Sat 06 Sep 2008 22:14 pm Post subject: |
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Click on usergroups and sign up to the appropriate GB 
Might be an idea to check out the GB rules too
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| Posted: Mon 08 Sep 2008 10:08 am Post subject: |
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All set up Softscience - away you go!
Umm, this thread's been moved out of the GB area to it's own section.... ummm, any reason why?!
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Hi all. I'm new to this group and am going to do a marauder. I recalled having a hampden which dad bought for me at a garage sale. I found it in his shed where it has been for many years and inside the box were black widow parts, so I guess I'm set for a night fighter build one day.
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