Any Interest in a 1/72 SiG?

[Tomcat64]

Just before the Christmas break a couple of us were talking about the possibility of running a 1/72 & 1/76 SiG or Buddy Build so I thought I'd see what the general view was. Although the current trends are definitely for 1/35 & 1/48 for many of us of a certain age our first baby steps into the hobby would have been with an Airfix 1/72 plane with the cockpit covered in glue

So any subject (including dios) any manufacturer as long as it's 1/72 or 1/76 - let me know what you think

[Stokesy44]

I've got the new tool 1/72 Airfix B17 which I'm saving for a hoped for bomber buddy build.

[TommyKillander]

Got plenty of 1/72 stuff in my stash since this is my preferred scale to work in. So, yeah - I'm in!


Tommy

[Twokidsnosleep]

I am solidly onboard for a Bomber Build, after April and the egg planes are done and before the WWI GB
I will fully commit to helping out and organize it if nobody else wants to, but would prefer some assistance as am more of a collaborator than an outright leader. So contact me if you wanna do it and away we will go.
Could even throw in a prize from the’ol stasharoo
There I said it ...in two places no less

Bomber sig: viewtopic.php?f=52&t=24016

[Quax]

I'm up for a braille scale one so count me in!
Paul

[DrSprue]

Well I voted yes, of course! Still have issues here with painting and I have a few kits on the bench that still needs to be finished, so I may not join unless this eats me alive and its during warmer weather, so who knows. Count me in though for any positive comments for these builds. I do love bombers!

[Tomcat64]

Thanks to everyone for dropping in and voting and commenting so far - looks like we have a little interest in the little kits So I'll leave the poll open for a while longer to see if there's any more interest out there.

[SkyPainter303]

1:72 is the only aircraft scale I build. So, yeah.

[chief5437]

I’d be up for this, I really want to get the new airfix phantom!

[TommyKillander]

I’d be up for this, I really want to get the new airfix phantom!

You might have to hurry up, mate

There are rumours that only a 9k batch where made of the FG1


Tommy

[Tomcat64]

1:72 is the only aircraft scale I build. So, yeah.

I’d be up for this, I really want to get the new airfix phantom!

Thanks guys!

Interest is still growing so I think there's definitely a chance of getting this together later in the year; we just need to make sure we don't try and do everything at once as it looks like the Bomber build will be taking off in May so maybe time this one to follow that one with a month's overlap.

[chief5437]

1:72 is the only aircraft scale I build. So, yeah.

I’d be up for this, I really want to get the new airfix phantom!

Thanks guys!

Interest is still growing so I think there's definitely a chance of getting this together later in the year; we just need to make sure we don't try and do everything at once as it looks like the Bomber build will be taking off in May so maybe time this one to follow that one with a month's overlap.

Or do it just before the bomber sig? Hint hint

[DrSprue]

1:72 is the only aircraft scale I build. So, yeah.

I’d be up for this, I really want to get the new airfix phantom!

Thanks guys!

Interest is still growing so I think there's definitely a chance of getting this together later in the year; we just need to make sure we don't try and do everything at once as it looks like the Bomber build will be taking off in May so maybe time this one to follow that one with a month's overlap.

That sounds like a great Idea Neil. I may do both, yours and Scotts. I have a few 1/72nds in the stash!

(oooo, just noticed I broke 1000 comment posts here! . Hmm I guess I talk more than I build )
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[Tomcat64]

Or do it just before the bomber sig? Hint hint

Hint received loud and clear - if we can get some more on board with this in the next couple of weeks I'll see if we can wedge it in before the Bombers!

That sounds like a great Idea Neil. I may do both, yours and Scotts. I have a few 1/72nds in the stash!

(oooo, just noticed I broke 1000 comment posts here! . Hmm I guess I talk more than I build )
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Congratulations Sergeant Major Sprue!

[DrSprue]

Thank you Chief Warrant Officer TomCat!

[kilgore456]

Are we just talking aircraft? Got some 1/72 armor I've been wanting to get started on!

[chief5437]

I’d be up for this, I really want to get the new airfix phantom!

You might have to hurry up, mate

There are rumours that only a 9k batch where made of the FG1


Tommy

Seems you’re right Tommy, my usual dealer doesn’t have any

[Tomcat64]

Are we just talking aircraft? Got some 1/72 armor I've been wanting to get started on!

Armour is definitely included - any subject as long as it's 1/72 or 1/76

[Tomcat64]

I’d be up for this, I really want to get the new airfix phantom!

You might have to hurry up, mate

There are rumours that only a 9k batch where made of the FG1


Tommy

Seems you’re right Tommy, my usual dealer doesn’t have any

I was having a casual browse around for this the other day and everywhere was sold out and not expecting stock until March.

There's a couple out on e-bay at the moment around the £25 mark - can't remember what the original retail was though.

[DrSprue]

Are we just talking aircraft? Got some 1/72 armor I've been wanting to get started on!

Armour is definitely included - any subject as long as it's 1/72 or 1/76

Even 1/72 spacecraft..... ohh nooo.... here we go again.....

[Tomcat64]

Are we just talking aircraft? Got some 1/72 armor I've been wanting to get started on!

Armour is definitely included - any subject as long as it's 1/72 or 1/76

Even 1/72 spacecraft..... ohh nooo.... here we go again.....

Oooh... you just reminded me I've got some 1/72 Bandai Star Wars stuff lurking in the stash

[chief5437]

You might have to hurry up, mate

There are rumours that only a 9k batch where made of the FG1


Tommy

Seems you’re right Tommy, my usual dealer doesn’t have any

I was having a casual browse around for this the other day and everywhere was sold out and not expecting stock until March.

There's a couple out on e-bay at the moment around the £25 mark - can't remember what the original retail was though.

Fresh supplies enroute to my dealer this week. So I’ve ordered a Phantom and the new 1/72 airfix B-25!

[TommyKillander]

Seems you’re right Tommy, my usual dealer doesn’t have any

I was having a casual browse around for this the other day and everywhere was sold out and not expecting stock until March.

There's a couple out on e-bay at the moment around the £25 mark - can't remember what the original retail was though.

Fresh supplies enroute to my dealer this week. So I’ve ordered a Phantom and the new 1/72 airfix B-25!

Great stuff! That's two really fine kits coming your way soon


Tommy

[Tomcat64]

Excellent! Well done on that Chief!!

[PrivatePublic]

Got a couple of 1/72 kits lying around, including the incredibly odd yet well detailed Valom Airacuda



Depending on the timing and how busy I'll be I'd be interested

[DrSprue]

Got a couple of 1/72 kits lying around, including the incredibly odd yet well detailed Valom Airacuda



Depending on the timing and how busy I'll be I'd be interested

Oohhh Thats cool!!

[chief5437]

Got a couple of 1/72 kits lying around, including the incredibly odd yet well detailed Valom Airacuda



Depending on the timing and how busy I'll be I'd be interested

Oohhh Thats cool!!

Yep! Very cool! Look forward to seeing that.

[Tomcat64]

Got a couple of 1/72 kits lying around, including the incredibly odd yet well detailed Valom Airacuda



Depending on the timing and how busy I'll be I'd be interested

That's different - I didn't even know that aircraft existed!

[DrSprue]

If everything goes right, I got this beast out of the stash!
(Not a hard one from Revell, but good for my so so building skills)



---Man I just love first's with this stuff! (Im not sure if I am going to have it leak tho for this model?)

[Tomcat64]

If everything goes right, I got this beast out of the stash!
(Not a hard one from Revell, but good for my so so building skills)



---Man I just love first's with this stuff! (Im not sure if I am going to have it leak tho for this model?)

Absolutely love this bird! We were lucky enough to meet Col. Rich Graham when he gave a walkaround presentation of the SR-71 at Duxford museum a couple of years back.

[DrSprue]

If everything goes right, I got this beast out of the stash!
(Not a hard one from Revell, but good for my so so building skills)



---Man I just love first's with this stuff! (Im not sure if I am going to have it leak tho for this model?)

Absolutely love this bird! We were lucky enough to meet Col. Rich Graham when he gave a walkaround presentation of the SR-71 at Duxford museum a couple of years back.

Yup, one of my favs too Neil! Really of all time. Thanks for the tip. Im just reading about him now. Very cool pilot!
Yea who could possibly not be interested in the pilots, the engineers or Kelly Johnson or anything that Skunkworks did back in the day. Just awesome machines. I know I have the SR71 squadron book too lying around somewhere as well for this kit. Now to find it.

[DrSprue]

Found it! Man havnt seen this for quite a while. I know there is so much more on the net for this cool ship, but really, Im kind-of like Kirk on the Enterprise who was allergic to Retinax V. (haha) and I do have vision issues too but like the movie (or his attorney in “Court Martial.”).... I just love books!



Maybe now I finally build this "Lady in Black"!

[Tomcat64]

I've dug this out of my collection if it's any help Tony - I thought I had the Haynes manual for the SR-71 but can't find it at the moment...

[DrSprue]

I've dug this out of my collection if it's any help Tony - I thought I had the Haynes manual for the SR-71 but can't find it at the moment...

Oh thats by Col Graham too. Man he's wrote alot of books. Gotta get that one and his 1st one too soon!

Found this as well when you mentioned him Neil. What a cool guy!
http://www.habu.org/graham/graham-bio.html

[PrivatePublic]

Got a couple of 1/72 kits lying around, including the incredibly odd yet well detailed Valom Airacuda



Depending on the timing and how busy I'll be I'd be interested

That's different - I didn't even know that aircraft existed!

I didn't either until I came across the aircraft while looking for something else, something to do with the Airacobra. I love those weird prototypes and cool things that didn't make it into full service for whatever reason, so that's why I have that kit

[chief5437]

Got these to choose from, arrived this week.



Sooo.... CAN WE START YET?!

[chief5437]

im getting a bit concerned now! im having a really strong urge to get this airfix phantom started!!!

[Tomcat64]

Thanks to everyone that's replied and voted in this one.

We don't have enough positive votes to start this up as a SIG, but Paul has kindly allowed us to set up a Buddy Build for 1/72 builds.

My intention is to start this running from 1st March and run it as a drop-in buddy build until the end of November. The idea being that anyone can drop in and start up a 1/72 build with no other restrictions on the subject in between other projects or GBs without the deadline pressure of a GB or SIG.

I'll put up an announcement in the appropriate sections on the forum nearer to the time, but hope this idea will work for you all.

[chief5437]

[TommyKillander]

Awesome!


Tommy

[DrSprue]

Or a cool quote from this blackbird pilot!

[chief5437]

is it ok to start this yet? just want to check with the powers that be, before i go doing something stupid, lol! wasnt sure if we should just start a normal build thread or if there will be a specific sig section? no rush, just checking.

[Tomcat64]

is it ok to start this yet? just want to check with the powers that be, before i go doing something stupid, lol! wasnt sure if we should just start a normal build thread or if there will be a specific sig section? no rush, just checking.

Morning Chief, I've asked Paul to set us up an area in the Buddy Build section but it doesn't look like he's had chance to get to it yet. Since we're past the intended start date please feel free to get started on a build (I know that Phantom is calling to you!) but grab a couple of photos so you can post up a build thread once the section's up

[chief5437]

is it ok to start this yet? just want to check with the powers that be, before i go doing something stupid, lol! wasnt sure if we should just start a normal build thread or if there will be a specific sig section? no rush, just checking.

Morning Chief, I've asked Paul to set us up an area in the Buddy Build section but it doesn't look like he's had chance to get to it yet. Since we're past the intended start date please feel free to get started on a build (I know that Phantom is calling to you!) but grab a couple of photos so you can post up a build thread once the section's up

cheers tomcat!

[Paul]

My bad fellas, just busy at the moment and this slipped my mind. Setting it up now

[Paul]

Its now open. If Someone wants to enter some guidelines rules etc for the SIG that may prove beneficial for yourselves. And you may also want to give it a mention and link over on facebook too
viewforum.php?f=650

[Tomcat64]

Its now open. If Someone wants to enter some guidelines rules etc for the SIG that may prove beneficial for yourselves. And you may also want to give it a mention and link over on facebook too
viewforum.php?f=650

Awesome! Thanks Paul

I've just put a set of rules & guidelines up as a quick starter and will start spreading the word tomorrow!

[Wiggus]

So where is this Buddy Build thead?


Ahhh...nevermind. Found it.
I didn't realize each build has it's own thread.

[Tomcat64]

So where is this Buddy Build thead?


Ahhh...nevermind. Found it.
I didn't realize each build has it's own thread.

Sorry mate - I missed this one.

It looks like you found us anyway but yep each build has its own thread over here

So feel free to drop in and create one when you're ready as you'd be very welcome!