Bomber SIG 2018 sign up here!!!!!!!

Post by **MarkVerploeg** » Mon Jan 22, 2018 10:56 pm

Yes sir boss man sir

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Mon Jan 22, 2018 10:57 pm

MarkVerploeg wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2018 10:56 pm Yes sir boss man sir

We run a tight ship here mate

Can you tell I have had a boring day at work??? cripes everyone is sick and bailing out on me.
Waiting on my early ride home

Post by **MarkVerploeg** » Mon Jan 22, 2018 11:51 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2018 10:57 pm
MarkVerploeg wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2018 10:56 pm Yes sir boss man sir
We run a tight ship here mate

Can you tell I have had a boring day at work??? cripes everyone is sick and bailing out on me.
Waiting on my early ride home

It looks that way

Post by **gaz45** » Tue Jan 23, 2018 11:38 am

I'm in I have a Lancaster in the stash

Post by **digger303** » Tue Jan 23, 2018 12:36 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2018 10:42 pm
digger303 wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2018 10:19 pm Maybe if I can find a bomber somewhere

Oh I wrote a big blabbering PM to you already
I shall hold off on numbering you until you are sure
There is plenty of space my friend

Just send another message here when you decide mate

I shall have to buy a kit it seems....still deciding which one. 1st may ...plenty of time to find one.

Yep I sent a long blathering one myself

Post by **Stokesy44** » Tue Jan 23, 2018 1:45 pm

gaz45 wrote: Tue Jan 23, 2018 11:38 am I'm in I have a Lancaster in the stash

Nice one Gaz, cant go wrong with a Lanc. What kit is it?

Post by **Stokesy44** » Tue Jan 23, 2018 1:47 pm

digger303 wrote: Tue Jan 23, 2018 12:36 pm I shall have to buy a kit it seems....still deciding which one. 1st may ...plenty of time to find one.

Go on Digger my son! Get in!
(That's English slang for 'Please join the SIG my friend'

Stash · Post by **bfrd** » Tue Jan 23, 2018 2:38 pm

I got talked into it. Granted, there was minimal arm twisting.

I foresee a lot of filler... a lot.

Post by **DBMiller** » Tue Jan 23, 2018 3:53 pm

bfrd wrote: Tue Jan 23, 2018 2:38 pm I got talked into it. Granted, there was minimal arm twisting.

I foresee a lot of filler... a lot.

Sweet! You'll need this:
http://caracalmodels.com/cd72056.html

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Tue Jan 23, 2018 4:22 pm

gaz45 wrote: Tue Jan 23, 2018 11:38 am I'm in I have a Lancaster in the stash

Captain Gaz checks in at #17

Welcome aboard buddy, really looking forward to watch your magic
Scott

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Tue Jan 23, 2018 4:23 pm

digger303 wrote: Tue Jan 23, 2018 12:36 pm
Twokidsnosleep wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2018 10:42 pm
digger303 wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2018 10:19 pm Maybe if I can find a bomber somewhere

Oh I wrote a big blabbering PM to you already
I shall hold off on numbering you until you are sure
There is plenty of space my friend

Just send another message here when you decide mate
I shall have to buy a kit it seems....still deciding which one. 1st may ...plenty of time to find one.

Yep I sent a long blathering one myself

How about that, another Aussie, sweet

Captain Digger is #18

I wrote you back and essay, mate

Scott

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Tue Jan 23, 2018 4:25 pm

bfrd wrote: Tue Jan 23, 2018 2:38 pm I got talked into it. Granted, there was minimal arm twisting.

I foresee a lot of filler... a lot.

Much twisting of rubber arms I believe

Super excited to have you aboard Captain bfrd at #42
We got a B1

Sweet!!!
Scott

NB I am taking #19 as Matt wanted 42

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Tue Jan 23, 2018 5:08 pm

I have 19 listed in my spreadsheet so far with a handful of guys on the fence due to other commitments and or life situations.
Another handful of MIA's, so if we haven't talked on here lately check your PM's and or send me a note you want to participate.
I have pretty much contacted everyone on forum I have interacted with, so if there is anyone you guys see missing, let me know and I will harass them

or extend an invitation yourself. The more the merrier

As I look through the sheet, it is like looking at a NHL AllStar line up...guys from all over the world and all fantastic modellers and good friends.
We know this is not all about the final results so new folks will be very welcomed
If you want in, just let me know

Thank guys, this is going to be special

Post by **1975GinjaNinja** » Tue Jan 23, 2018 9:15 pm

Oh this is sooo tempting especially as I'm waiting for a visit from the postie. Trouble is I'm a bit slow at this modelling lark as can be seen by my continuing attempt to finish Paul's Christmas buddy build....
So long story short. What timings are we thinking about on this?

Ta

Nige

Post by **pourquoi61** » Tue Jan 23, 2018 9:22 pm

Thank you for the invitation, I would love to take part in this most splendid of SIGs.
I am hunting through my collection of models for a kit, so I will post when I have chosen.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Tue Jan 23, 2018 10:06 pm

pourquoi61 wrote: Tue Jan 23, 2018 9:22 pm Thank you for the invitation, I would love to take part in this most splendid of SIGs.
I am hunting through my collection of models for a kit, so I will post when I have chosen.

Awesome, you are most welcome and it is absolutely my honour to have you along here

Captain pourquoi61 #20

good solid, woody number...little Monty Python reference there

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Tue Jan 23, 2018 10:08 pm

1975GinjaNinja wrote: Tue Jan 23, 2018 9:15 pm Oh this is sooo tempting especially as I'm waiting for a visit from the postie. Trouble is I'm a bit slow at this modelling lark as can be seen by my continuing attempt to finish Paul's Christmas buddy build....
So long story short. What timings are we thinking about on this?

Ta

Nige

PM sent
I will hold you a spot mate, just give me another post when you decide to join and I will give you an official captain's #

STASH · Post by **Cymru** » Wed Jan 24, 2018 12:42 am

1975GinjaNinja wrote: Tue Jan 23, 2018 9:15 pm ... What timings are we thinking about on this?

Ta

Nige

Can someone confirm the dates please?

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Wed Jan 24, 2018 12:45 am

Cymru wrote: Wed Jan 24, 2018 12:42 am
1975GinjaNinja wrote: Tue Jan 23, 2018 9:15 pm ... What timings are we thinking about on this?

Ta

Nige
Can someone confirm the dates please?

May 1st is the start date for sure
Looking at either three or four months long so ends either July31 or August 31 depending on what the masses decide.
I am pushing for four months long so guys doing the big heavy bombers can get the detail in they want

Pls get your buns in here and sign up...you can make it work and will have more fun than a barrel of monkeys!!!
You were going to order an Lanc and a bunch of super dooper goodies to go with it

STASH · Post by **Cymru** » Wed Jan 24, 2018 2:20 am

OK, sign me up! I did get the Lanc & a shed load of AM but I'm torn, Dragons "Dackelbauch" is really calling to me! In my stash I have:
B-17F "Memphis Belle"
SBD-5/A-24B "Dauntless"
Fairey Swordfish Mk.II
Avro Lancaster
Heinkel He 111 P-1
Ju87R-2/B-2 Stuka
Attack Bomber Tenzan (Jill)
Junkers Ju 88A-4
Bf110D-1/R1 "Dackelbauch"
So lots to choose from! I vote for 4 months.

Post by **BobM** » Wed Jan 24, 2018 3:12 am

Been reading through the thread while waiting for the game to start, so... Ok, ok... I’m in!

The start date and bevy of prizes (not that I stand a chance, or care really) lured me in. I was considering the Cold War GB, but apparently this will be way more fun! I hope I can hang.....

Not sure what I’ll do, still researching. I’d like to add some German wings to the fleet and it needs to be “small” due to limited display space. I’m looking at a 1:72 Revell Dornier DO-17z-10. Any other suggestions!

Ahhhh... 1-0 Canuck!!! I think that’s 5 games in a row that 1uick has given up a goal on the first or second shot.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Wed Jan 24, 2018 3:26 am

BobM wrote: Wed Jan 24, 2018 3:12 am Been reading through the thread while waiting for the game to start, so... Ok, ok... I’m in!

The start date and bevy of prizes (not that I stand a chance, or care really) lured me in. I was considering the Cold War GB, but apparently this will be way more fun! I hope I can hang.....

Not sure what I’ll do, still researching. I’d like to add some German wings to the fleet and it needs to be “small” due to limited display space. I’m looking at a 1:72 Revell Dornier DO-17z-10. Any other suggestions!

Ahhhh... 1-0 Canuck!!! I think that’s 5 games in a row that 1uick has given up a goal on the first or second shot.

7 mins done and it is 3-0 Canucks!! !
Don’t worry, they will F up the lead, lots of game left. Quick not my favorite goalie either

So happy to see you are going to join, bomb bay doors is really the only requirement
We have another great modellers and person joining us mates!!!!
Captain BobM is #21

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Wed Jan 24, 2018 3:33 am

Cymru wrote: Wed Jan 24, 2018 2:20 am OK, sign me up! I did get the Lanc & a shed load of AM but I'm torn, Dragons "Dackelbauch" is really calling to me! In my stash I have:
B-17F "Memphis Belle"
SBD-5/A-24B "Dauntless"
Fairey Swordfish Mk.II
Avro Lancaster
Heinkel He 111 P-1
Ju87R-2/B-2 Stuka
Attack Bomber Tenzan (Jill)
Junkers Ju 88A-4
Bf110D-1/R1 "Dackelbauch"
So lots to choose from! I vote for 4 months.

Ahhh, Excellent

I have been hoping to hear from you the second I decided to start this stupid idea of heading a sig
I knew you were disappointed things didn’t fly for the Lancaster build last year, so happy this will work out for you

Captain Cymru reports at #22

Post by **BobM** » Wed Jan 24, 2018 6:01 am

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Wed Jan 24, 2018 3:26 am
BobM wrote: Wed Jan 24, 2018 3:12 am Ahhhh... 1-0 Canuck!!! I think that’s 5 games in a row that 1uick has given up a goal on the first or second shot.
7 mins done and it is 3-0 Canucks!! !
Don’t worry, they will F up the lead, lots of game left. Quick not my favorite goalie either

Well, that was painful...

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Wed Jan 24, 2018 6:12 am

BobM wrote: Wed Jan 24, 2018 6:01 am
Twokidsnosleep wrote: Wed Jan 24, 2018 3:26 am
BobM wrote: Wed Jan 24, 2018 3:12 am Ahhhh... 1-0 Canuck!!! I think that’s 5 games in a row that 1uick has given up a goal on the first or second shot.
7 mins done and it is 3-0 Canucks!! !
Don’t worry, they will F up the lead, lots of game left. Quick not my favorite goalie either
Well, that was painful...

Bit did you notice how sloppy the Canuck were??
It wasn’t like they had it nailed down all the way...they give the puck away and the D backs in from the blue line so quickly
A couple calls the other way and things would have changed fast
Have a good night

Post by **gaz45** » Wed Jan 24, 2018 11:14 am

Stokesy44 wrote: Tue Jan 23, 2018 1:45 pm
gaz45 wrote: Tue Jan 23, 2018 11:38 am I'm in I have a Lancaster in the stash
Nice one Gaz, cant go wrong with a Lanc. What kit is it?

I have this one

20170816_131407 by Gary Wilcox, on Flickr

Post by **PrivatePublic** » Wed Jan 24, 2018 11:50 am

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Fri Jan 19, 2018 4:02 am
PrivatePublic wrote: Fri Jan 19, 2018 3:42 am Assuming I can find the time I have Zvezda's 1/48 Pe-2 waiting for me, taunting me from the stash on top of a set of shelves. so uhh, pencil me in as a yes?
Interesting Bomber, had a little read up on her and she qualifies...a Russian Mosquito
Alright, a solid maybe is as good as a yes in my book.
We have #4 Captain PrivatePublic

If there's not enough time to do the twin engined Russian then I also have Hasegawa's 1/48 B7A2 that I've always wanted to do and yet never got around to.

Really it's more of an attack/torpedo bomber but has a bomb bay complete with doors for up to 800kg bombs so I guess it counts? I'll leave it up to your descretion.

Post by **Stokesy44** » Wed Jan 24, 2018 1:22 pm

gaz45 wrote: Wed Jan 24, 2018 11:14 am
Stokesy44 wrote: Tue Jan 23, 2018 1:45 pm
gaz45 wrote: Tue Jan 23, 2018 11:38 am I'm in I have a Lancaster in the stash
Nice one Gaz, cant go wrong with a Lanc. What kit is it?
I have this one

20170816_131407 by Gary Wilcox, on Flickr

Nice. Looking forward to seeing a Dambuster.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Wed Jan 24, 2018 2:45 pm

PrivatePublic wrote: Wed Jan 24, 2018 11:50 am
Twokidsnosleep wrote: Fri Jan 19, 2018 4:02 am
PrivatePublic wrote: Fri Jan 19, 2018 3:42 am Assuming I can find the time I have Zvezda's 1/48 Pe-2 waiting for me, taunting me from the stash on top of a set of shelves. so uhh, pencil me in as a yes?
Interesting Bomber, had a little read up on her and she qualifies...a Russian Mosquito
Alright, a solid maybe is as good as a yes in my book.
We have #4 Captain PrivatePublic
If there's not enough time to do the twin engined Russian then I also have Hasegawa's 1/48 B7A2 that I've always wanted to do and yet never got around to.

Really it's more of an attack/torpedo bomber but has a bomb bay complete with doors for up to 800kg bombs so I guess it counts? I'll leave it up to your descretion.

Bomb bay doors, unstarted kit....it qualifies
I took off the heavy bomber designation so we could be more inclusive and get more participants
Just not fighter bombers with wing only bombs

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Wed Jan 24, 2018 2:46 pm

Stokesy44 wrote: Wed Jan 24, 2018 1:22 pm
gaz45 wrote: Wed Jan 24, 2018 11:14 am
Stokesy44 wrote: Tue Jan 23, 2018 1:45 pm

Nice one Gaz, cant go wrong with a Lanc. What kit is it?
I have this one

20170816_131407 by Gary Wilcox, on Flickr
Nice. Looking forward to seeing a Dambuster.

Absolutely Sweet

Post by **demarcation** » Wed Jan 24, 2018 9:00 pm

gaz45 wrote: Wed Jan 24, 2018 11:14 am
Stokesy44 wrote: Tue Jan 23, 2018 1:45 pm
gaz45 wrote: Tue Jan 23, 2018 11:38 am I'm in I have a Lancaster in the stash
Nice one Gaz, cant go wrong with a Lanc. What kit is it?
I have this one

20170816_131407 by Gary Wilcox, on Flickr

Great kit!! looking forward to see that one come together!

Post by **Sdkfz250** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 12:34 am

Right, time to finally post and properly sign myself up for this one too!

Despite being a British fellow who enjoys his British bombers (especially Airfix's new Armstrong Whitworth Whitley), I have decided instead to give the Hun some attention and build a Light Bomber/Aerial Reconnaissance/Night Fighter from the Luftwaffe:

Here's hoping this is a good kit, since in this case it's originally a tooling from ICM that Revell have re-boxed and added the Night Fighter parts to.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 12:40 am

Sdkfz250 wrote: Thu Jan 25, 2018 12:34 am Right, time to finally post and properly sign myself up for this one too!
Despite being a British fellow who enjoys his British bombers (especially Airfix's new Armstrong Whitworth Whitley), I have decided instead to give the Hun some attention and build a Light Bomber/Aerial Reconnaissance/Night Fighter from the Luftwaffe:
Here's hoping this is a good kit, since in this case it's originally a tooling from ICM that Revell have re-boxed and added the Night Fighter parts to.

All right my young friend, you are in
Introducing Captain #23 Sdkfz250

Post by **Spook** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 2:01 am

You can count me in hopefully I'll build the Avro Vulcan or the Handley Page Victor probably in 1:72 so I am looking at getting G.W.H Revell or airfix. if anyone has any experience with these and can point me in the direction of the best kit. I'm also going to convert it into a tanker after this build for a dio I've got in mind.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 2:12 am

Spook wrote: Thu Jan 25, 2018 2:01 am You can count me in hopefully I'll build the Avro Vulcan or the Handley Page Victor probably in 1:72 so I am looking at getting G.W.H Revell or airfix. if anyone has any experience with these and can point me in the direction of the best kit. I'm also going to convert it into a tanker after this build for a dio I've got in mind.

Ha ha, most awesome to have you along Sir Spook

So glad you decided to join in on the fun
Scalemates.com is probably your best bet at giving a timeline of the kits you listed
Captain Spook @ #24

Again I welcome you in

Ps I looked up the kits on Scalemates for you
HPV :https://www.scalemates.com/search.php?f ... age+Victor+
AV: https://www.scalemates.com/search.php?f ... vro+Vulcan*

Personally, I like this one: https://www.scalemates.com/kits/939271- ... tor-k-mk-2
But do what you can get your mitts on for May1st

Scott

Post by **DrSprue** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 2:49 am

Spook wrote: Thu Jan 25, 2018 2:01 am You can count me in hopefully I'll build the Avro Vulcan or the Handley Page Victor probably in 1:72 so I am looking at getting G.W.H Revell or airfix. if anyone has any experience with these and can point me in the direction of the best kit. I'm also going to convert it into a tanker after this build for a dio I've got in mind.

Man I love the airjet opening vents of that plane!

sooo cool! Look at that tail!! Thats amazing!

Post by **Willem** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 10:48 am

A bomber build huh?
May the 1st.

I have just the kit in mind.

Count me in.

Post by **Tomcat64** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 2:41 pm

Rogue 5 checking back in Rogue Leader!

Blimey this got busy over the last few days - Nice work!

I've got a dio idea brewing up with a 1/72 Mossie bomber variant and a Tiger so I might be switching planes...

Or doing both the Mossie and the Lanc if time permits - I'm definitely in favour of the longer time frame.

And happy to help out run things if you still need any assistance.

Post by **DBMiller** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 2:46 pm

For anyone who really wants to push the definition of 'bomber' the F-105 Thunderchief has a bomb bay. Just saying.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 2:48 pm

Willem wrote: Thu Jan 25, 2018 10:48 am A bomber build huh?
May the 1st.

I have just the kit in mind.

Count me in.

Well now here is a returning hero

So awesome to hear from you again, Will. It is my absolute privilege to have you aboard.
Welcome #25 Captain Willem

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 2:49 pm

Tomcat64 wrote: Thu Jan 25, 2018 2:41 pm Rogue 5 checking back in Rogue Leader!

Blimey this got busy over the last few days - Nice work!

I've got a dio idea brewing up with a 1/72 Mossie bomber variant and a Tiger so I might be switching planes...

Or doing both the Mossie and the Lanc if time permits - I'm definitely in favour of the longer time frame.

And happy to help out run things if you still need any assistance.

Ok that is great Neil, I will add you to the team

Thanks for the volunteer...or did everyone else step backwards except you???

Post by **DrSprue** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 2:56 pm

Tomcat64 wrote: Thu Jan 25, 2018 2:41 pm Rogue 5 checking back in Rogue Leader!

Blimey this got busy over the last few days - Nice work!

I've got a dio idea brewing up with a 1/72 Mossie bomber variant and a Tiger so I might be switching planes...

Or doing both the Mossie and the Lanc if time permits - I'm definitely in favour of the longer time frame.

And happy to help out run things if you still need any assistance.

Post by **Stokesy44** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 3:26 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Thu Jan 25, 2018 2:49 pm Thanks for the volunteer...or did everyone else step backwards except you???

Post by **Tomcat64** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 3:32 pm

Stokesy44 wrote: Thu Jan 25, 2018 3:26 pm
Twokidsnosleep wrote: Thu Jan 25, 2018 2:49 pm Thanks for the volunteer...or did everyone else step backwards except you???

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 3:49 pm

Yes, right note to self: Red shirts in the mail ASAP

Post by **Tomcat64** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 4:11 pm

DrSprue wrote: Thu Jan 25, 2018 2:56 pm
Tomcat64 wrote: Thu Jan 25, 2018 2:41 pm Rogue 5 checking back in Rogue Leader!

Blimey this got busy over the last few days - Nice work!

I've got a dio idea brewing up with a 1/72 Mossie bomber variant and a Tiger so I might be switching planes...

Or doing both the Mossie and the Lanc if time permits - I'm definitely in favour of the longer time frame.

And happy to help out run things if you still need any assistance.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 4:24 pm

DBMiller wrote: Thu Jan 25, 2018 2:46 pm For anyone who really wants to push the definition of 'bomber' the F-105 Thunderchief has a bomb bay. Just saying.

Post by **Stokesy44** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 4:36 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Thu Jan 25, 2018 4:24 pm
DBMiller wrote: Thu Jan 25, 2018 2:46 pm For anyone who really wants to push the definition of 'bomber' the F-105 Thunderchief has a bomb bay. Just saying.

Ask any Phantom pilot if the Thud was a bomber and they'll say, 'Hell yes its a bomber, the damn thing sure aint a fighter, that's for sure!'

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 5:29 pm

Stokesy44 wrote: Thu Jan 25, 2018 4:36 pm
Twokidsnosleep wrote: Thu Jan 25, 2018 4:24 pm
DBMiller wrote: Thu Jan 25, 2018 2:46 pm For anyone who really wants to push the definition of 'bomber' the F-105 Thunderchief has a bomb bay. Just saying.

Ask any Phantom pilot if the Thud was a bomber and they'll say, 'Hell yes its a bomber, the damn thing sure aint a fighter, that's for sure!'

Oh yeah, it qualifies. I just wanted to use that meme

Post by **1975GinjaNinja** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 5:31 pm

Mmmm postie came today and delivered even more temptation....

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