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

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Mon Feb 19, 2018 4:02 am

DrSprue wrote: Mon Feb 19, 2018 3:09 am The Griffith Observatory!! Wow that looks like a fun day with cool stuff to see. Awesome pics of the west Bob!

Bloody busy.
I would be hitting people with a bat to clear some space

Post by **BobM** » Mon Feb 19, 2018 4:09 am

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Mon Feb 19, 2018 4:02 am
DrSprue wrote: Mon Feb 19, 2018 3:09 am The Griffith Observatory!! Wow that looks like a fun day with cool stuff to see. Awesome pics of the west Bob!
Bloody busy.
I would be hitting people with a bat to clear some space

Yeah, I’m not much for crowds either. Wasn’t too bad really, that was taken as we left. I’ve lived in the area 30+ years and today was the first time I’ve been there!! The planetarium is cool. Only problem was it was dark, peaceful music, soothing narraor’s voice and comfy reclined chairs. I think I only snored twice!!

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Mon Feb 19, 2018 4:27 am

BobM wrote: Mon Feb 19, 2018 4:09 am
Twokidsnosleep wrote: Mon Feb 19, 2018 4:02 am
DrSprue wrote: Mon Feb 19, 2018 3:09 am The Griffith Observatory!! Wow that looks like a fun day with cool stuff to see. Awesome pics of the west Bob!
Bloody busy.
I would be hitting people with a bat to clear some space

Yeah, I’m not much for crowds either. Wasn’t too bad really, that was taken as we left. I’ve lived in the area 30+ years and today was the first time I’ve been there!! The planetarium is cool. Only problem was it was dark, peaceful music, soothing narraor’s voice and comfy reclined chairs. I think I only snored twice!!

I would have been right along side you, snoring away
Ha ha

Post by **chops1sc** » Mon Feb 19, 2018 2:24 pm

I might as well throw my 2 cats in here, LOL!

Here we have Mama Kitty (grey) and Cole (yellow). Kitty will be 14 this year and Cole will be 1. He is almost twice her size already!

The patience of Mama Kitty is beyond words. Her tongue makes the picture even more funny! My 1.5 year old son did this, LOL!

We will be in the market for a dog this year I think. It's been 2 years since our last dog, Rosie, passed. I miss her a LOT! This was her favorite place to sit, LOL!

Post by **DrSprue** » Mon Feb 19, 2018 3:47 pm

Cool cats and a sweet little dog you had there chops. Got a few friends that live down your way. Hope you recovered well with that terrible storm that hit you guys a while ago in the east.

Post by **digger303** » Mon Feb 19, 2018 11:24 pm

My dog would like to do nothing better than chase those cats. It's not nice , but it's the truth. I like cats as well in fact I had only cats for pets for many years and I am only a recent convert to being a appreciator of dogs. He even catches the odd mouse if he can corner it and he looks ever so pleased with himself afterwards.
We have lots of wild feral cats roaming about these parts and they do kill a lot of wildlife. About the only good thing they do is catching rabbits.

Post by **RossiM1** » Tue Feb 20, 2018 11:54 am

Count me in please got the Revell MK1 Lancaster and Eduard bits and some other details parts will get some photos posted later

Post by **Maverick231** » Tue Feb 20, 2018 12:25 pm

Haha I only have one Cat Meme and it may get me kicked off the forum so Ill leave it were it is!

Post by **DBMiller** » Tue Feb 20, 2018 1:46 pm

Ping - chillin' (and judging me) on the bed.

PIng by Donald Miller, on Flickr

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Tue Feb 20, 2018 4:00 pm

RossiM1 wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 11:54 am Count me in please got the Revell MK1 Lancaster and Eduard bits and some other details parts will get some photos posted later

Awesome, another participant
I have to wade though all these damn cats and find our last number
Introducing Captain RossiM1 @ #44

Post by **Stokesy44** » Wed Feb 21, 2018 9:25 am

Someone posted a while back we should all change our signatures to Shawshank references. I thought how cool, daft idea but still very cool!

Then I thought, hey, another daft idea - change the signatures to quotes from bomber centric movies. So much source material out there. Then I remembered I wouldn't have to change anything as I already have a quote from Battle of Britain for mine.

But it got me thinking.... what other quotes would be great to have instead? A personal favourite of mine is the scene from Memphis Belle when the navigator reports their position -

'Captain, we're exactly 5 miles south southwest of Yarmouth, we're in formation. This is the rally point.'

Then the music kicks in and you see all those wonderful shots of the B17s as they head out over the sea. Stirring stuff.

Just a thought for a wet Wednesday

Post by **Willem** » Wed Feb 21, 2018 9:50 am

Done.

Not a film but from Murrow's account of a Bomber Command raid against Berlin.

Post by **Stokesy44** » Wed Feb 21, 2018 10:20 am

Willem wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2018 9:50 am Done.

Not a film but from Murrow's account of a Bomber Command raid against Berlin.

Wow - awesome quote!

Post by **Kevthemodeller** » Wed Feb 21, 2018 11:01 am

Ok count me in Revell B-17G 1/72 with Eduard and other bits and pieces will post once SIG starts.

Post by **1975GinjaNinja** » Wed Feb 21, 2018 1:21 pm

Just catching up with the chat - great to see so many captains now!!

Unfortunately I have neither a dog or a cat. However I am sure if I look around the house long enough I can find a spider or something, would that count?

Post by **chief5437** » Wed Feb 21, 2018 1:25 pm

1975GinjaNinja wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2018 1:21 pm Just catching up with the chat - great to see so many captains now!!

Unfortunately I have neither a dog or a cat. However I am sure if I look around the house long enough I can find a spider or something, would that count?

Haha!

Post by **Quax** » Wed Feb 21, 2018 1:40 pm

I look away for 5 minutes and when I look back theres 35 pages of cat/dog stuff....

When does this thing start again??

Paul

Stash · Post by **bfrd** » Wed Feb 21, 2018 2:31 pm

May, unless we are successful at making Scott move it up.

Post by **DrSprue** » Wed Feb 21, 2018 2:58 pm

How about killing some time and keep this thread going by showing pictures of bombers. Maybe even some we may make for this bomber thread. Im not sure about mine, but I may make this one below. Going to even try a dio too. Here are two I found on the "inter-intranets" thingy we have here.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Wed Feb 21, 2018 3:56 pm

Kevthemodeller wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2018 11:01 am Ok count me in Revell B-17G 1/72 with Eduard and other bits and pieces will post once SIG starts.

I had to double check, we did't have you linked up yet...so
Introducing Captain #45 Kevthemodeller

great to have you aboard mate, we will have a fun time

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Wed Feb 21, 2018 4:38 pm

May 1- August 31 Patience my friends, it will be here before you know
I was trying to stay away from the Easter sig in March/April which may or may not happen anyhow

and letting the car GB finish off
Hence May 1st

Love the bomber pics Tony
You do not need a dog cat or any other pet to join, but are welcome to post one if you have
I am pleased to see people wanting to get going, will make for great Spring/Summer builds

Post by **Stokesy44** » Wed Feb 21, 2018 4:52 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2018 4:38 pm May 1- August 31 Patience my friends, it will be here before you know
I was trying to stay away from the Easter sig in March/April which may or may not happen anyhow and letting the car GB finish off
Hence May 1st

Love the bomber pics Tony
You do not need a dog cat or any other pet to join, but are welcome to post one if you have
I am pleased to see people wanting to get going, will make for great Spring/Summer builds

I'm in 2 minds about this

Having to wait until May 1st

But looking forward to it

Or

Post by **Kevthemodeller** » Wed Feb 21, 2018 5:31 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2018 4:38 pm May 1- August 31 Patience my friends, it will be here before you know
I was trying to stay away from the Easter sig in March/April which may or may not happen anyhow and letting the car GB finish off
Hence May 1st

Absolutely I've got a full calendar with all the others and this fists in nicely

Post by **Tay99** » Wed Feb 21, 2018 7:43 pm

Heres our ball of fluff Tommy he is 20 years old as you can tell he loves heat.

Post by **DrSprue** » Wed Feb 21, 2018 7:43 pm

Just a new Bomber pic for the Day!! (yea, I already did one, but I cant help myself)

B-17G Flying Fortress
First flight July 28, 1935
Model number 299
Classification Bomber
Span 103 feet 9 inches
Length 74 feet 9 inches
Gross weight 65,000 pounds
Top speed 287 mph
Cruising speed 150 mph
Range (max.) 3,750 miles
Ceiling 35,600 feet
Power Four 1,200-horsepower Wright R-1820-97 engines
Accommodation 2 pilots, bombardier, navigator, radio-operator, 5 gunners
Armament 11 to 13 machine guns, 9,600-pound bomb load

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Wed Feb 21, 2018 11:24 pm

Post by **Maverick231** » Thu Feb 22, 2018 1:47 pm

Does anyone have the guts to build one of these beasts?

Post by **Stokesy44** » Thu Feb 22, 2018 2:10 pm

Maverick231 wrote: Thu Feb 22, 2018 1:47 pm Does anyone have the guts to build one of these beasts?

Its not a question of guts, rather its about the length of my arms!

Stash · Post by **bfrd** » Thu Feb 22, 2018 2:16 pm

Maverick231 wrote: Thu Feb 22, 2018 1:47 pm Does anyone have the guts to build one of these beasts?

Have you read the rest of this thread? You don't need guts when you are mental, and I think that applies to most of us here.

Post by **DrSprue** » Thu Feb 22, 2018 2:21 pm

Just a new Bomber pic for today!!

B-52H Stratofortress bombers, from Barksdale AFB and one from Minot AFB, streaked north last week on a long-range exercise dubbed “Polar Growl.”

Post by **Stokesy44** » Thu Feb 22, 2018 2:29 pm

DrSprue wrote: Thu Feb 22, 2018 2:21 pm Just a new Bomber pic for today!!

B-52H Stratofortress bombers, from Barksdale AFB and one from Minot AFB, streaked north last week on a long-range exercise dubbed “Polar Growl.”

Looks like some dodgy masking on the tail plane, the rest of the paint job is very good though!

What a mentally massive aircraft, the epitome of Go Big or Go Home

Post by **DrSprue** » Thu Feb 22, 2018 2:50 pm

Yea seems to have happened a few years ago. The article says "The US Just Held Long-Range Bomber Drills Over An Area Russia Wants" Hmmm is the cold war coming back? Heres the link.

https://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/the-u ... 1696258955

Got some real nice views of the bomber head on too.

Post by **demarcation** » Thu Feb 22, 2018 4:43 pm

Just ordered some decals for "American Beauty", a B17G from the 486th Bombardment Group stationed at RAF Sudbury late 1944. Looking forward to build her!!

Here she is at the bomber graveyard in Arizona just after the war....

Some of these babies were brand new, flown to the graveyard directly from the factory...

Post by **Maverick231** » Thu Feb 22, 2018 4:59 pm

Haha if there are alot of mental people here I'll fit in well around here then!

I was just thinking that American Beauty looks to have abit of a 5oclock shadow going on in the top pic!
That is a sorry sight seeing all of those B-17's and also knowing alot of the..were brand new!
Could they not have been converted for other uses?

Post by **Kevthemodeller** » Thu Feb 22, 2018 5:10 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2018 3:56 pm
Kevthemodeller wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2018 11:01 am Ok count me in Revell B-17G 1/72 with Eduard and other bits and pieces will post once SIG starts.
I had to double check, we did't have you linked up yet...so
Introducing Captain #45 Kevthemodeller

great to have you aboard mate, we will have a fun time

demarcation wrote: Thu Feb 22, 2018 4:43 pm Just ordered some decals for "American Beauty", a B17G from the 486th Bombardment Group stationed at RAF Sudbury late 1944. Looking forward to build her!!

Here she is at the bomber graveyard in Arizona just after the war....

Hay another B-17 mine will be this bueaty http://www.warbirdsnews.com/wp-content/ ... -photo.jpg I've got a personnel link to Bassingbourn which was the home of the 91st Bomb Gp and as most will probably know also the home of the Memphis Belle!

Post by **DrSprue** » Thu Feb 22, 2018 5:37 pm

AAhhhh Love those B17's! Man the "American Beauty" is so cool.

Post by **demarcation** » Thu Feb 22, 2018 5:47 pm

Maverick231 wrote: Thu Feb 22, 2018 4:59 pm I was just thinking that American Beauty looks to have abit of a 5oclock shadow going on in the top pic!

Yeah I noticed that shadow too, the bearded lady instead of American beauty maybe....

Maverick231 wrote: Thu Feb 22, 2018 4:59 pm That is a sorry sight seeing all of those B-17's and also knowing alot of the..were brand new!
Could they not have been converted for other uses?

http://framework.latimes.com/2014/08/22 ... o-die/#/14

" Thousands upon thousands of gallant war birds which fought America’s battles in the skies over Europe and the Pacific are coming to a broad desert plateau five miles from here to die among the cactus and sagebrush.

Covering five square miles and stretching for six and one-half miles along U.S. Highway 66, more than 7,000 retired Army bombers, fighters and training planes are parked row on row at the old Kingman Army Airfield, now Storage Depot 41 of the War Assets Administration.

In no other place in the world, said Carl W. Berg, supervisor of the depot, have so many aircraft been concentrated in one area at one time. Billions of dollars–and untold heroic victories in the clouds–are represented in the acres of fighting ships glinting in the Arizona sunshine.

Many of the ships with low flying time will be sold intact, either to be flown or to be salvaged for commercial ventures. But thousands more, the “war-weary” battlers of the blue, are being stripped of their equipment and will be crushed into scrap metal.

The planes began arriving from all points of the world last Oct. 10. During last December, one a minute landed at the depot, formerly a flexible gunnery training base with an Army population of 17,000 officers and men. …

Some of the big, four-engined ships limp in from overseas bases with one or two engines dead, barely arriving at their final resting place in one piece. A few, however, come almost directly off production lines, brand-spanking new – “boot” planes without a chance to show the world a combat record.

When they land, the Army obtains a release from the W.A.A., the blue-and-white United States insignia is painted out and they are taxied through the mesquite to await their fate.

Originally, 20,000 aircraft of all sorts were expected at the depot, but a month ago Army authorities reduced deactivation of planes to a trickle. The tense world situation was said to have influenced this decision.

Now only a few planes a day arrive at the depot and 20% of all craft with 100 or less flying hours are “pickled.” This means preservation oils are forced into their engines and movable parts are protected against corrosion and the elements. Such ships can be airborne within 24 hours, according to R. J. Perry, assistant supervisor."

Post by **demarcation** » Thu Feb 22, 2018 5:52 pm

Kevthemodeller wrote: Thu Feb 22, 2018 5:10 pm
Hay another B-17 mine will be this bueaty http://www.warbirdsnews.com/wp-content/ ... -photo.jpg I've got a personnel link to Bassingbourn which was the home of the 91st Bomb Gp and as most will probably know also the home of the Memphis Belle!

Yeah great choice mate, they sure look awesome in olive drab too!

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Thu Feb 22, 2018 6:55 pm

56 bomb runs for American Beauty according to the painting on her side.....and those are daylight raids. Unbelievably dangerous.

Post by **Stokesy44** » Thu Feb 22, 2018 7:06 pm

Probably the best novel I have ever read

The story of a B17 crew flying from England in 1943. Heart stopping descriptions of air combat, evocative of the times and characters you fall in love with - almost from the first page.

If you like historical military fiction, I urge you to have a look see

Post by **Stokesy44** » Thu Feb 22, 2018 7:08 pm

And mine's worth a look too....

Shameless plug - with my apologies!

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Thu Feb 22, 2018 7:41 pm

Stokesy44 wrote: Thu Feb 22, 2018 7:08 pm And mine's worth a look too....

Shameless plug - with my apologies!

Bugger I forgot you were a published author...that just went onto my Amazon list, but need a Kindle
I read the intro page about the guy getting out of his crippled Hurricane...bloody riveting!!!
Now I have to treat you with more respect, Sir Stokesy

Post by **DrSprue** » Thu Feb 22, 2018 7:51 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Thu Feb 22, 2018 7:41 pm
Stokesy44 wrote: Thu Feb 22, 2018 7:08 pm And mine's worth a look too....

Shameless plug - with my apologies!
Bugger I forgot you were a published author...that just went onto my Amazon list
Now I have to treat you with more respect, Sir Stokesy

Wow... me too Stokesy! (its on my list as well, and all the reviews are so positive too!)

Post by **Stokesy44** » Thu Feb 22, 2018 7:59 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Thu Feb 22, 2018 7:41 pm
Stokesy44 wrote: Thu Feb 22, 2018 7:08 pm And mine's worth a look too....

Shameless plug - with my apologies!
Bugger I forgot you were a published author...that just went onto my Amazon list, but need a Kindle
I read the intro page about the guy getting out of his crippled Hurricane...bloody riveting!!!
Now I have to treat you with more respect, Sir Stokesy

Cheers mate

You don’t need a Kindle, you can download a Kindle App from Amazon and read it on your pc or laptop.

Post by **Stokesy44** » Thu Feb 22, 2018 8:01 pm

DrSprue wrote: Thu Feb 22, 2018 7:51 pm
Twokidsnosleep wrote: Thu Feb 22, 2018 7:41 pm
Stokesy44 wrote: Thu Feb 22, 2018 7:08 pm And mine's worth a look too....

Shameless plug - with my apologies!
Bugger I forgot you were a published author...that just went onto my Amazon list
Now I have to treat you with more respect, Sir Stokesy
Wow... me too Stokesy! (its on my list as well, and all the reviews are so positive too!)

Cheers Doc

Stash · Post by **bfrd** » Thu Feb 22, 2018 9:09 pm

I read it and liked it a lot.

Post by **RossiM1** » Fri Feb 23, 2018 12:48 pm

This is the kit I will be attempting Revells 1/72 Lancaster MKI/MKIII I will be doing the MKIII have a few aftermarket goodies interior set from Eduard, also the Eduard seat belts, Master replacement .303 machine gun barrels and some nice resin wheels from Aires.
I have heard people say the dihedral of the wings is incorrect and that the angle should be greater than that represented in the kit I may attempt a fix for this, but will do some research first.
This aircraft served with 100 Sqdn based at Elsham Wolds and took part in one of the last air raid operations on Germany being the lead formation aircraft on the raid to Hitlers lair of Berchestgarten , it survived the war and was signed off from the RAF in October of 1945.
Here are some of the photos of the box art and sprues and aftermarket goodies I look forward to the start of this S.,I.G build

Thanks for looking
Gary

Post by **DrSprue** » Fri Feb 23, 2018 3:39 pm

Docs Bomber of the day! (one up for both of us Scott)

Handley Page Halifax Mk. VII

Halifax NA337 at National Air Force Museum of Canada in Trenton, Ontario.

Post by **Stokesy44** » Fri Feb 23, 2018 3:50 pm

bfrd wrote: Thu Feb 22, 2018 9:09 pm I read it and liked it a lot.

Cheers mate!

Post by **Stokesy44** » Fri Feb 23, 2018 3:52 pm

DrSprue wrote: Fri Feb 23, 2018 3:39 pm Docs Bomber of the day! (one up for both of us Scott)

Handley Page Halifax Mk. VII

Halifax NA337 at National Air Force Museum of Canada in Trenton, Ontario.

Great pic of the forgotten bomber. I think they’ve got a Halifax wreck at Hendon, not sure if they’re restoring it or displaying it ‘as found’. Been a few years since I was last there.