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farmroad38

It's been a while since we've had a Civil Aircraft group build.

Whilst visiting Brooklands on the JBO before Christmas, we went on board their Concorde. We discussed how it might be a nice subject for a GB, so I thought we'd have a vote to see if there'd be any interest.

If it was chosen, it could be built in either 1/144, or for any very brave souls, in 1/72!

This poll will run for 14 days.
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299_paul · Posted: Thu 08 Jan 2009 15:09 pm Post subject:

Not for me this time.

I do have the 1/72 Airfix version in my stash but bought it without thinking how big it would be!!
I don't have enough space to build or display it until I get better and move out of my mum's.
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Ratch · Posted: Thu 08 Jan 2009 18:09 pm Post subject:

I do like Concorde and if my stash wasn't so big I might have been tempted into one of the few areas I don't normally build (I think I last did a Comet when I was about 10 Silence

) but as it is, I'll just sit this one out

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Sgt.Squarehead · Posted: Thu 08 Jan 2009 18:25 pm Post subject:

Beautiful though she is, she is also well outside my modelling comfort zone, not to mention way too big!

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daniel7891 · Posted: Thu 08 Jan 2009 18:42 pm Post subject:

Not for me this time unfortunately

Although she is a stunning aircraft, I have already built one and dont really have the space at the minute. Also the fact of all that white frightens me

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BAC · Posted: Thu 08 Jan 2009 18:55 pm Post subject:

Yup, definately in with this. I have all three Airfix Concordes.

I would probably start with the Prototype with a set of 'G-BSST' F-Dcal decals I bought from Telford in 2007. It would then be a bit like the one at Yeovilton.

Then I might do the usual 1.144 one.
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Sgt.Squarehead · Posted: Thu 08 Jan 2009 19:14 pm Post subject:

I forgot to say that I do hope that this GB will proceed and I greatly look forward to seeing our members' renditions of this beautiful aircraft.

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jhl1908 · Posted: Thu 08 Jan 2009 19:32 pm Post subject:

If I was ever to make a Concorde, it would be a “what if”.
Converted to a RAF bomber or spy plane.

And I know it would be regarded as a sacrilegious exploit.

So, no GB for me this time.

All the best from Jesper.
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ColinM · Posted: Thu 08 Jan 2009 23:16 pm Post subject:

I have a 1/72 and a 1/144 waiting to be built, happy to join in with either or both.

I will be asking for a supply of the magic white paint that Paula and Dan use though!

Colin
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ColinM · Posted: Thu 08 Jan 2009 23:20 pm Post subject:

jhl1908 · Posted: Fri 09 Jan 2009 08:13 am Post subject:

Thanks ColinM.

I think I’ll pass.
I don’t have either a 1/144 or 1/72 model, or space to display it anyway.

Jesper.
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Paula & Dan · Posted: Fri 09 Jan 2009 13:19 pm Post subject:

Paula & Dan · Posted: Fri 09 Jan 2009 14:11 pm Post subject:

I'd like to do the 1/72 Concorde that I have in the stash, but as Dan's said above, if this could be a 3 month GB, it might give us time to make it to a good standard before the deadline.

I've voted for yes, but in 3-6 months.

Paula
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farmroad38 · Posted: Fri 09 Jan 2009 14:49 pm Post subject:

TimJ · Posted: Fri 09 Jan 2009 14:54 pm Post subject:

I bought a Revell Concorde from Marks & Spencer just before Christmas so I'm not sure if I'd want another one. If I did I suppose I could build it as a high speed RAF VIP transport, or maybe The Queen's Flight.
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farmroad38 · Posted: Fri 09 Jan 2009 14:56 pm Post subject:

DH764 · Posted: Fri 09 Jan 2009 14:57 pm Post subject:

Got the 1/72 Concky out of the stash and opened it up ....

Forgot how big it is , did a dry fitting ...its huge !!
Seemed to go together ok yet Ive heard of horror stories.
Might be tempted to do it as my first GB...what a baptism of fire

Andy
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jhl1908 · Posted: Fri 09 Jan 2009 16:14 pm Post subject:

Paula & Dan · Posted: Fri 09 Jan 2009 17:01 pm Post subject:

Not really Off Topic

jesper - to be honest I wouldn't even think of trying to do the 1/72 Concorde with an old fashioned hairy brush. The areas are just too big to cover any way other than with some form of spray - though it wouldn't have to be an airbrush. A good rattle can of spray paint from a car body workshop is just as good. BAC uses Vauxhall (Opel!) Glacier White for example.

Dan
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glen3312 · Posted: Fri 09 Jan 2009 17:53 pm Post subject:

i must admit its the not having an airbrush that puts me off, couldnt do it justice with a brush

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