OFFICIAL: Bombers 2 Campaign
MichaelSatin
Campaigns AdministratorColorado, United States
Joined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 3,909 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, February 28, 2018 - 05:06 AM UTC
Welcome to the Bombers 2 Campaign.
The campaign will run from 1 March, 2018 through 1 March, 2019.
If you haven't signed up yet, or want to see the rules, go
here.
Please post your initial and in-progress photos as well as campaign discussion in this thread. Please post your finished build photos in the
campaign gallery.
Looking forward to some great builds of the big boys!
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
Indiana, United States
Joined: July 31, 2003
KitMaker: 1,523 posts
AeroScale: 175 posts
Posted: Wednesday, February 28, 2018 - 06:51 AM UTC
OK, so I am going to get gutsy here. Would an MC-130H Talon II be allowed? I know it is not a bomber by definition, but it has dropped the LARGEST non-nuclear weapon ever used in combat. If not then I guess I will have to dig for something different.....
Herky
#439
Washington, United States
Joined: November 05, 2005
KitMaker: 4,950 posts
AeroScale: 3,192 posts
Posted: Wednesday, February 28, 2018 - 07:27 AM UTC
Well Herky, I don't want to go there. I'm still trying to decide between a B-26 or an A-20...
Hanger Queens in Waiting:
Monogram 1/72 F8F-1
Corsair the Sky Pirate - 1/72 Ace A-7D
Century Series - Airfix 1/72 F-105G
Anti Shipping - Academy 1/72 PBJ-1D
Academy 1/72 F-84E
Indiana, United States
Joined: July 31, 2003
KitMaker: 1,523 posts
AeroScale: 175 posts
Posted: Wednesday, February 28, 2018 - 08:49 AM UTC
I am pretty sure what the answer will be, but hey, does not hurt to ask.
Besides, how often do you see one built? Especially by one who actually flew on them for a living.
Uusimaa, Finland
Joined: October 01, 2016
KitMaker: 514 posts
AeroScale: 239 posts
Posted: Wednesday, February 28, 2018 - 09:52 PM UTC
My campaign entry is Tamiya Mitsubishi G4M1 in 48th scale:
I was going to join with Trumpeter's Wellington in same scale, but where it is
Having 150+ kits in stash may have something to do with the difficulty in finding it...
Anyway, the G4M1 depicts Yamamoto's transport. I can probably use the 323 or 326, or use them to make 336 if it starts to look like 323 and 326 were used only as a VIP transports.
Will start building after completing my PTO build.
Lisboa, Portugal
Joined: August 27, 2010
KitMaker: 679 posts
AeroScale: 669 posts
Posted: Wednesday, February 28, 2018 - 10:09 PM UTC
Pasi- Good luck with the Betty. Still have the first box of that kit so I know its a charm but dauting when it comes to painting and weathering
My tour de force for this campaign will be Dragon's Ju 188 A, in 1/48 scale
Have this kit for God knows how long, it survived 2 house moves, so her time in the bench is long overdue.
Lots of AM goodies, including ordinance, guns from Cavalier, Falcon canopies (not sure if I'll be using these though), Montex Masks since I plan to paint all national insignias, replacement spinners and wheels
This will be her dressing, using Owl's decals for the codes.
Looking forward for a great campaign, full with stunning builds!
Cheers
Pedro
MichaelSatin
Campaigns Administrator Colorado, United States
Joined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 3,909 posts
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Posted: Thursday, March 01, 2018 - 03:33 AM UTC
Quoted Text
OK, so I am going to get gutsy here. Would an MC-130H Talon II be allowed? I know it is not a bomber by definition, but it has dropped the LARGEST non-nuclear weapon ever used in combat. If not then I guess I will have to dig for something different.....
Herky
Well, I want to be inclusive, but I'm afraid it really doesn't fit in Rule 1 (purpose-built bomber). Sorry Herky, hope we don't lose you!
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
Indiana, United States
Joined: July 31, 2003
KitMaker: 1,523 posts
AeroScale: 175 posts
Posted: Thursday, March 01, 2018 - 03:44 AM UTC
Well, crap.... I knew Rule #1 would be the catch.... No I just have to find out what to build. Bombers and the stash do not seem to connect.
May have to buy a 1/72 Airfix B-17G and do one of those, or perhaps a 1/72 B-24. Would love to do one of them in 1/48 But do not like using raised panel line kits.
Herky
#439
Washington, United States
Joined: November 05, 2005
KitMaker: 4,950 posts
AeroScale: 3,192 posts
Posted: Thursday, March 01, 2018 - 03:57 AM UTC
Plenty of bombers in the stash, but most at 4-10 engines are too BIG for my display space. So I'm going with a twin; A-20, A-26, B-25, B-26, B-57, B-66, Canberra or even a Ventura. Decisions, decisions decisions.
Hanger Queens in Waiting:
Monogram 1/72 F8F-1
Corsair the Sky Pirate - 1/72 Ace A-7D
Century Series - Airfix 1/72 F-105G
Anti Shipping - Academy 1/72 PBJ-1D
Academy 1/72 F-84E
Indiana, United States
Joined: July 31, 2003
KitMaker: 1,523 posts
AeroScale: 175 posts
Posted: Thursday, March 01, 2018 - 04:06 AM UTC
I do have one in my Stash that just may Qualify. I have a 1/48 Trumpeter FW-200 Condor..... Does that one count?
"With the advent of war, the Fw 200 Condor series was utilized as a successful maritime reconnaissance bomber and VIP transport (Hitler and Himmler were both reported users of the Fw 200 for this purpose)."
What say you?
Herky
MichaelSatin
Campaigns Administrator Colorado, United States
Joined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 3,909 posts
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Posted: Thursday, March 01, 2018 - 04:12 AM UTC
Quoted Text
I do have one in my Stash that just may Qualify. I have a 1/48 Trumpeter FW-200 Condor..... Does that one count?
"With the advent of war, the Fw 200 Condor series was utilized as a successful maritime reconnaissance bomber and VIP transport (Hitler and Himmler were both reported users of the Fw 200 for this purpose)."
What say you?
Herky
Yes, I believe the Condor was originally a bomber aircraft. So go for it!
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
Indiana, United States
Joined: July 31, 2003
KitMaker: 1,523 posts
AeroScale: 175 posts
Posted: Thursday, March 01, 2018 - 04:20 AM UTC
OK
. Been looking for an excuse.
Texas, United States
Joined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 5,026 posts
AeroScale: 2,811 posts
Posted: Thursday, March 01, 2018 - 05:28 AM UTC
I take it a Bristol Bombay would not fit the bill?
Bob
If it aint broke dont fix it.
MichaelSatin
Campaigns Administrator Colorado, United States
Joined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 3,909 posts
AeroScale: 2,904 posts
Posted: Thursday, March 01, 2018 - 06:27 AM UTC
Quoted Text
I take it a Bristol Bombay would not fit the bill?
Bob
I think the Bombay would be fine, one of it's intended design roles was bomber (I mean, look at its name! Get it? BOMBbay?
). Go for it!
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
Michigan, United States
Joined: January 02, 2012
KitMaker: 139 posts
AeroScale: 70 posts
Posted: Thursday, March 01, 2018 - 06:36 AM UTC
Greetings,
This will be my project for the Bombers 2 Campaign. A Junkers Ju88A-4 from Airfix.
Firstsergeant
In progress:
MPC Boeing B-17G Mighty Eighth Campaign
Texas, United States
Joined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 5,026 posts
AeroScale: 2,811 posts
Posted: Thursday, March 01, 2018 - 07:14 AM UTC
Michael,thanks for the vote. It was Wikipedia description that made a gray area.
Bob
If it aint broke dont fix it.
European Union
Joined: August 09, 2009
KitMaker: 1,732 posts
AeroScale: 1,336 posts
Posted: Friday, March 02, 2018 - 06:55 PM UTC
Nice choices, everyone!
Pasi, like Pedro I also have the first edition of the G4M in my stash for far too long now. I should really dig it out and start building it ....
But for this campaign I have decided for something else. Also had to dig deep into my stash to find it. It's the PZL 37 from Mirage Hobby in 1/48. Got it some years ago at the expo of my Leipzig friends. Will need some time to start it, as I'm working on the former opponents of the "Los" right now. Start of this build will probably be in April ....
Happy modelling and good luck for all your builds!
Torsten
My campaigns for 2020:
MiGs - Done !
The Big Three - Done !
65 years Bundeswehr - Done !
40 years Leopard 2 - Done !
Land Lease - Done !
#442
Malacca, Malaysia
Joined: July 20, 2015
KitMaker: 363 posts
AeroScale: 335 posts
Posted: Saturday, March 03, 2018 - 11:40 AM UTC
Hi All!
In keeping with my "Big Model Year" motif, here's my entry for the Bomber 2 campaign. Monogram's B-24D. I'm planning to do this pretty much out of the box, and am hoping that the tail codes and nose art will be usable. I was looking around for decals and unless it's pink there isn't a whole lot choices. Anyway, I took this shot on Feb 19, and since then did some test fitting and painted the interior colors.
This promises to be a fun campaign, so far lots of interesting builds are underway!
Have fun!!
MichaelSatin
Campaigns Administrator Colorado, United States
Joined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 3,909 posts
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Posted: Sunday, March 04, 2018 - 05:08 AM UTC
Looking good everyone. As for me:
And so it begins:
I opted to glue the nose and tail parts on to their respective fuselage halves rather than build them as units as in the instructions. Easier to get good seams this way. Hope it doesn't bite me later!
A little cliche, but I'll be doing the Belle. Got a real soft spot in my heart for that one, especially after getting the pilot, Robert Morgan's, book. Though I have a few others as well!
I have a feeling this one's going to go slowly, but we'll see...
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
AussieReg
Associate Editor #007
Victoria, Australia
Joined: June 09, 2009
KitMaker: 8,156 posts
AeroScale: 3,756 posts
Posted: Sunday, March 04, 2018 - 08:09 AM UTC
Michael, did you need to stand on a ladder to fit that all in the shot? 🤔😎
I will be following along your build here, as well as all of the other selections, some fascinating and uncommon subject matter here.
Cheers, D
ON the bench
Revell 1/24 '53 Corvette (building as '54)
Revell 1/24 BMW 507 Coupe and Cabrio
Italeri 1/48 Me262 B-1a/U1 Nightfighter
Monogram 1/24 '57 Chevy Nomad
Dragon 1/350 USS Frank Knox DD-742
#392
Hessen, Germany
Joined: January 09, 2013
KitMaker: 696 posts
AeroScale: 608 posts
Posted: Sunday, March 04, 2018 - 01:20 PM UTC
Hi mates,
nice campaign start so far, love your choices
I'm still thinking about a B-25, a TU-160 Blackjack(1/144)or a Fencer
On the bench:
EE(BAC) Lightning F.2A (Airfix 1:72)
Ontario, Canada
Joined: February 04, 2008
KitMaker: 2,507 posts
AeroScale: 1,814 posts
Posted: Tuesday, March 06, 2018 - 05:17 AM UTC
Here is my entry :
[IMG]http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff496/tinbanger/2018%20Bomber%20Campaign/IMG_3087.jpg[/IMG
" The Die Hards"
43rd MIDDLESEX REGIMENT
MACHINE GUN CORPS
XXX CORP
The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
- Amelia Earhart
Ontario, Canada
Joined: February 04, 2008
KitMaker: 2,507 posts
AeroScale: 1,814 posts
Posted: Tuesday, March 06, 2018 - 05:44 AM UTC
Michael
I have this B-17 in my stash, it will be built as a cutaway due to the internal detail.
" The Die Hards"
43rd MIDDLESEX REGIMENT
MACHINE GUN CORPS
XXX CORP
The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
- Amelia Earhart
Indiana, United States
Joined: July 31, 2003
KitMaker: 1,523 posts
AeroScale: 175 posts
Posted: Tuesday, March 06, 2018 - 08:37 AM UTC
I was reading a couple of the previous posts and noticed someone mention the SU-24. Is that considered a Bomber? If that is the case I will probably do that instead of the FW-200 condor, since the SU is one of my favorite aircraft. I have the 1/48 Trumpy offering.... Let me know Mike if the SU-24 is a go or not....
MichaelSatin
Campaigns Administrator Colorado, United States
Joined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 3,909 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, March 06, 2018 - 08:57 PM UTC
Quoted Text
I was reading a couple of the previous posts and noticed someone mention the SU-24. Is that considered a Bomber? If that is the case I will probably do that instead of the FW-200 condor, since the SU is one of my favorite aircraft. I have the 1/48 Trumpy offering.... Let me know Mike if the SU-24 is a go or not....
I think the Su-24 is a go.
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
