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Owen · Posted: Tue 12 Dec 2006 07:46 am Post subject: Airfix 1/24 Luftwaffe GB

It's now mid-December, so presuming it is alright to begin polling, I am putting forward the idea of a 1/24 Luftwaffe GB. As was suggested by RG, we could do a 1/24 Fw.190 GB but why not say 1/24 Luftwaffe GB so the 1/24 Airfix Stuka and Me109 kits can be included.

So, whadaya think?

The Poll will run for 30 Days.
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farmroad38 · Posted: Tue 12 Dec 2006 07:56 am Post subject:

Not for me - too big.
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Richard M · Posted: Tue 12 Dec 2006 08:23 am Post subject:

Not my scale, but if other people want to have a crack at it, all the best to them!
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davecov · Posted: Tue 12 Dec 2006 09:57 am Post subject:

You're jumping the gun a bit, 12th December is not mid-December and polling resumes on 15th.
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Owen · Posted: Tue 12 Dec 2006 15:51 pm Post subject:

Sorry!

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Ratch · Posted: Tue 12 Dec 2006 17:07 pm Post subject:

I plan to build my 1:24 Bf 109 some time next year, but I certainly don't want it to be a rush job in a couple of months

I'm thinking slow but sure here

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I would like to, but I don't have anything 1/24 ...
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Little Kid Falky · Posted: Wed 13 Dec 2006 07:57 am Post subject:

I may be getting the 1/24 109 off the grandparents, so, yeah why not?

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Owen · Posted: Sat 16 Dec 2006 10:15 am Post subject:

At ease!
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Owen · Posted: Mon 08 Jan 2007 16:19 pm Post subject:

I was thinking, (if this GB were to be given the green light) perhaps the length of this GB could be longer than a normal one due to the size and complexity of the kits involved

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Ratch · Posted: Mon 08 Jan 2007 16:27 pm Post subject:

Perhaps a way of getting more people involved would be to re-title it a 'Battle of Britain' GB

Long build period
Any scale
Any Airfix subject (which flew between June & November 1940)
People could also build more than one subject if this was ongoing over several months and still get involved with the normal GB's

just a thought

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Owen · Posted: Mon 08 Jan 2007 16:32 pm Post subject:

Actually, that's not a bad idea! I would finally get the chance to build lots of those kits I've got for the BoB Project, and give me an excuse to buy more

But what does Dave think?
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farmroad38 · Posted: Mon 08 Jan 2007 16:48 pm Post subject:

However, wouldn't an "Any scale, any subject just so long as it's BoB related" somewhat defeat the object of a group build?

i.e. you could end up with 10 participants all building different things in different scales so there is no shared experience or chance to bounce problems/ideas off each other.
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Ratch · Posted: Mon 08 Jan 2007 16:50 pm Post subject:

Fair comment

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Owen · Posted: Mon 08 Jan 2007 16:52 pm Post subject:

I guess the GB could become a 1/24 GB. Any Airfix 1/24 scale kit could be built?
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farmroad38 · Posted: Mon 08 Jan 2007 17:23 pm Post subject:

That could be a better idea - I'm sure that techniques for building such large scale models are going to be similar regardless of subject.
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Owen · Posted: Tue 09 Jan 2007 07:36 am Post subject:

If it is to be a 1/24 Scale Airfix Aircraft GB, should I make a new thread as some people may have already voted, but might wish to change their minds now the spectrum has widened slightly?
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davecov · Posted: Tue 09 Jan 2007 09:09 am Post subject:

Yes, there should be a new thread as there does appear to be interest in a general Airfix 1/24 aircraft GB. The Luftwaffe 1/24 GB is to all intents and purposes a non-starter and you should do another poll on it in six months time.

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Hangartime · Posted: Sat 09 Jun 2007 11:38 am Post subject:

Just read this and 6 months past - the quickest 1/24 I've built required about 6-8 weeks.... and that was just about every night for a few hours at least due to a cold European winter. Motivation to build and finish these needs to be high - so a good balance of patience and motiviation is required, not to mention some advanced skills to correct certain kit problems.

I'd say if you do get number to go ahead with this - start at the onset of winter and go for a 3 month period. I'd still be keen as I still have 3 unmade kits but doing a 'German only' or 'B.O.B; only would be too restrictive as Dave says. Bear in mind there are also no aftermarket parts of Airfix kits in this scale - so you'll need to make or mould your own. Fortunately conversions aren't too difficult and I have various 'upgrade' parts for some. Personally, I think it could go into a more generic category or theme- like Ratch building his 1/24 109 in the ATF anniversary build or allowing someone (if they wish) to choose doing a 1/24 Harrier for the Falklands GB?

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