Enlisted, first in but I'm sure I won't be alone for long. This promises to be a cracking good fun campaign!
Cheers, D
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Now Enlisting: The Great Build Off
Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 12:11 AM UTC
vdejarnette
Maryland, United States
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Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 01:56 AM UTC
The choice of kit seems gratuitous considering it is already practically one of the main subjects of a campaign already setup to run through 2014. (The DeHavilland Vampires, Venoms, etc one) Why not pick something else when there are so many other choices that are both cheap and quality, especially in 1/72?
raypalmer
Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 02:49 AM UTC
I have to agree with van on this. The appearance of the de havilland campaign makes the vampire seem a bit silly.
What about the Airfix 1/72 Emil?
What about the Airfix 1/72 Emil?
Jessie_C
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Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 02:57 AM UTC
The de Havilland campaign ends in February whereas this one runs from January until June. There's only 2 months overlap.
Besides, the world needs more Vampires. Shall I make a rule that the Vampire trainer is not welcome in the DH campaign?
Besides, the world needs more Vampires. Shall I make a rule that the Vampire trainer is not welcome in the DH campaign?
Mcleod
Alberta, Canada
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Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 03:59 AM UTC
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Shall I make a rule that the Vampire trainer is not welcome in the DH campaign?
No. Vampires should be invited to every DH party.
Posted: Monday, July 01, 2013 - 11:11 PM UTC
Hi Richard.
Do we have to use kit decals or are after market ok?
Do we have to use kit decals or are after market ok?
Posted: Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 06:04 AM UTC
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Hi Richard.
Do we have to use kit decals or are after market ok?
?
raypalmer
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Posted: Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 07:44 AM UTC
Sorry Rich,
Yep am decals are a go.
Yep am decals are a go.
Posted: Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 09:05 AM UTC
Thank you.
Jessie_C
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Posted: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 - 04:14 PM UTC
Look what's on the to-build pile!
I'm Go for this campaign
I'm Go for this campaign
Jessie_C
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Posted: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 - 04:40 PM UTC
And now how about a draft ribbon?
Big
and small
Big
and small
windysean
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Posted: Thursday, August 29, 2013 - 12:43 AM UTC
Uh oh. The small version is nearly washed out. Maybe fill in the sketch of the plane-- or at least that left tire?
Posted: Thursday, August 29, 2013 - 03:39 AM UTC
Enlisted No 8 now I've just got to find a Vampire T11. I bet it is easier to build than the AeroClub one I built a few years ago, and it will definitely have more detail on
Posted: Thursday, August 29, 2013 - 04:08 AM UTC
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Enlisted No 8 now I've just got to find a Vampire T11. I bet it is easier to build than the AeroClub one I built a few years ago, and it will definitely have more detail on
Hi Andrew
Try Hannants they had 10 in stock last night when I placed my order for T-11
Posted: Thursday, August 29, 2013 - 11:14 PM UTC
Here is a link to a interesting web site that has a manual for the T11 and other history info:-
http://www.rafjever.org/vamp11pictures.htm#ckpr
http://www.rafjever.org/vamp11pictures.htm#ckpr
spaarndammer
Noord-Holland, Netherlands
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Posted: Thursday, August 29, 2013 - 11:51 PM UTC
The Aviation Megastore in Holland has also several in stock.
Posted: Friday, August 30, 2013 - 03:22 AM UTC
Well, it's not American, it's NMF, I rarely finish campaigns: should I get into this mess???
Squadron had one for $9.00, so I'm IN.....
Squadron had one for $9.00, so I'm IN.....
Jessie_C
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Posted: Friday, August 30, 2013 - 03:38 AM UTC
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...it's NMF,...
Well actually if we're dividing rabbits it's not NMF. It's very difficult to have a partially wooden aircraft in natural metal. The silver is High Speed Silver lacquer instead, which may make you feel better about doing this model
Posted: Friday, August 30, 2013 - 04:00 AM UTC
Posted: Friday, August 30, 2013 - 06:03 AM UTC
Jessie_C
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Posted: Friday, August 30, 2013 - 08:56 AM UTC
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Here's your bunny
He's not a hare so we can't split him but he's definitely a top bun
Posted: Friday, August 30, 2013 - 09:08 AM UTC
and of course if you don't like silver you can have Swiss or RAF grey or Swedish green and I'm sure I'll find a few more options before I'm finished. Pity the Sea Vampire is not allowed, it has a very fetching Blue and white RN scheme. BTW a LMS has the starter pack for £10.99, probably cheaper than Hannants after you add the postage, got another couple of sources to check out yet.
raypalmer
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Posted: Saturday, August 31, 2013 - 02:09 PM UTC
Phew, we just dodged a bullet in here.
This thread nearly reached critical-pun-mass.
This thread nearly reached critical-pun-mass.
Jessie_C
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Posted: Saturday, August 31, 2013 - 03:08 PM UTC
Well you know that if you can't take the punishment you'd better not try unravelling the thread.
Posted: Tuesday, September 03, 2013 - 12:11 AM UTC
Not going to show a pointless pic, got a kit at my LHS (20miles from home) at £7.99 without getting the useless crap for £3.00 extra. Had a quick peek in the box, looks very nice, looking forward to building it. In the mattor of recent talk about rabbits, I should remind you all, that rabbits are noted for multiplying, dividing is a misconception.