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Stokesy44 wrote: Mon Jan 02, 2023 8:20 am For the bomber SIG does the FB version of the Mosquito qualify?

The correct answer is 'yes' by the way....

I think it should be ok (any designated Fighter-Bomber) but let's see what Matthew thinks

Tomcat64 wrote: Mon Jan 02, 2023 8:44 am

Stokesy44 wrote: Mon Jan 02, 2023 8:20 am For the bomber SIG does the FB version of the Mosquito qualify?

The correct answer is 'yes' by the way....

I think it should be ok (any designated Fighter-Bomber) but let's see what Matthew thinks

Bombers - Anything that drops bombs
Grenades don't count and the mossies carried some good size bombs

Stokesy44 wrote: Mon Jan 02, 2023 8:19 am

KalebB wrote: Mon Jan 02, 2023 1:55 am Never been a figure or helicopter kinda guy but it looks like that is about to change. And you already know I'll find a way to make it Eastern European/Warsaw Pact related

Surely there's a big ass Hind chopper out there with your name on it.

Or two versions of the Mi-10, the Mi-6 or its successor the Mi-26. Come to that Zvezda has an - apparently - very nice new release of the Mi-8.....

bfrd wrote: Sun Jan 01, 2023 2:25 pm The winning selections are as follows:
1. Bombers
2. Figures
3. Helicopters
4. Armoured Cars

I will create the forum for the Bomber SiG and update the calendar when I feel better.

I have a pile of bombers, one figure (or many if you count 1/35 scale military), two helicopters (plus one that I started years ago and never finished) and no armored cars.
And, of course, a million science fiction kits.
So, I guess I'm set for the year.

OK, so do the MRAPs and the like count as armored cars?

Just a thought - does a BTR-80 count as an armored car??

Stokesy44 wrote: Sun Jan 01, 2023 6:46 pm That looks like a cracking selection.

There are new releases I fancy for at least 2 of those so it will depend on when they come out. ICM have got a 1/48 B26 Marauder coming out and Takom have 2 1/35 Apache helicopters on the way.

Feel better soon mate

Do you have any information on the b26?

OK, I just ordered a Hobby Boss M-706. I will do it as an Air Force flight line Nam vehicle. So got that one covered now. LOL

RangerNeil wrote: Mon Jan 02, 2023 11:29 pm Just a thought - does a BTR-80 count as an armored car??

Btr...Maybe
Mraps...dunno might be pushing the definition.

We shall await the judges ruling. Not phased myself either way.

bfrd wrote: Mon Jan 02, 2023 11:30 pm

Stokesy44 wrote: Sun Jan 01, 2023 6:46 pm That looks like a cracking selection.

There are new releases I fancy for at least 2 of those so it will depend on when they come out. ICM have got a 1/48 B26 Marauder coming out and Takom have 2 1/35 Apache helicopters on the way.

Feel better soon mate

Do you have any information on the b26?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_B-26_Marauder

Stokesy44 wrote: Tue Jan 03, 2023 8:46 am

bfrd wrote: Mon Jan 02, 2023 11:30 pm

Stokesy44 wrote: Sun Jan 01, 2023 6:46 pm That looks like a cracking selection.

There are new releases I fancy for at least 2 of those so it will depend on when they come out. ICM have got a 1/48 B26 Marauder coming out and Takom have 2 1/35 Apache helicopters on the way.

Feel better soon mate

Do you have any information on the b26?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_B-26_Marauder

I meant on the ICM release. I assume it is this one. My M.I.L. has a relative that was a b-26 pilot on d-day. I have been waiting for a decent kit to make for her. This may be that kit.

bfrd wrote: Tue Jan 03, 2023 12:26 pm

Stokesy44 wrote: Tue Jan 03, 2023 8:46 am

bfrd wrote: Mon Jan 02, 2023 11:30 pm

Do you have any information on the b26?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_B-26_Marauder

I meant on the ICM release. I assume it is this one. My M.I.L. has a relative that was a b-26 pilot on d-day. I have been waiting for a decent kit to make for her. This may be that kit.

It's not even on their website yet so not a lot of info yet, just loads of anticipation.

Ok I've consulted with the higher powers...

1. Bombers - designated fighter-bombers are allowed

2. Armoured Cars - MRAPs are allowed (I guess if they're designed to be "Mine Resistant" then there's got to be some armour involved, and I think they mostly have bullet-proof cabs too)

As always once bfrd has had chance to get the sections up feel free to post any questions if you have specific kits in mind

bfrd wrote: Tue Jan 03, 2023 12:26 pm
I meant on the ICM release. I assume it is this one. My M.I.L. has a relative that was a b-26 pilot on d-day. I have been waiting for a decent kit to make for her. This may be that kit.

Yes, that's the one. They did an amazing job on d-day at Utah Beach. They have a real one in the main Utah Beach museum in recognition of the job the Marauders did.

Stokesy44 wrote: Mon Jan 02, 2023 8:19 am

KalebB wrote: Mon Jan 02, 2023 1:55 am Never been a figure or helicopter kinda guy but it looks like that is about to change. And you already know I'll find a way to make it Eastern European/Warsaw Pact related

Surely there's a big ass Hind chopper out there with your name on it.

That or one of those odd funny looking Dual rotors that the soviets loved to build

KalebB wrote: Tue Jan 03, 2023 9:50 pm

Stokesy44 wrote: Mon Jan 02, 2023 8:19 am

KalebB wrote: Mon Jan 02, 2023 1:55 am Never been a figure or helicopter kinda guy but it looks like that is about to change. And you already know I'll find a way to make it Eastern European/Warsaw Pact related

Surely there's a big ass Hind chopper out there with your name on it.

That or one of those odd funny looking Dual rotors that the soviets loved to build

Kamov's. A right PITA getting the rotors aligned correctly and the control rods located.

RangerNeil wrote: Tue Jan 03, 2023 10:02 pm

KalebB wrote: Tue Jan 03, 2023 9:50 pm

Stokesy44 wrote: Mon Jan 02, 2023 8:19 am
Surely there's a big ass Hind chopper out there with your name on it.

That or one of those odd funny looking Dual rotors that the soviets loved to build

Kamov's. A right PITA getting the rotors aligned correctly and the control rods located.

Thats just part of the fun right?

Out of curiosity - and in getting the wifes permission to buy a display cabinet - when is the Helicopter build scheduled to start?
Only I have one of those funny twin rotor Soviet designs itching to be built - and its not a Kamov!!

RangerNeil wrote: Fri Jul 14, 2023 11:50 pm Out of curiosity - and in getting the wifes permission to buy a display cabinet - when is the Helicopter build scheduled to start?
Only I have one of those funny twin rotor Soviet designs itching to be built - and its not a Kamov!!

Was wondering that Myself.