discussion Karl's and Andrew's WW II Soviet wingy thing GB - any takers?

[Dave Ward]

over 900 made, in use for first years of WWII
Dave

 

[Ian M]

After careful consideration I've decided this was too experimental and will not be allowed.

And not being an aircraft had no say in the argument!?

 

[KarlW]

And not being an aircraft had no say in the argument!?

Highly experimental aircraft, the Soviet answer to the haunebu-v......

 

[Tim Marlow]

Oh,a plane with a Turret....
... I'M IN FOR SURE

You need to get this book then Andy……

 

[Waspie]

I did wonder about land torpedos…….

Well, the Army initially called the tank a 'Land Ship'!! Soooo, maybe a long stretch of the imagination!

 

[Tim Marlow]

Well, the Army initially called the tank a 'Land Ship'!! Soooo, maybe a long stretch of the imagination!

Yep, and Land ships were called “Water tanks for Russia” to disguise them as well…….so the stretch is getting shorter LOL.

 

[adt70hk]

You need to get this book then Andy……
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Now that's beginning to get a bit obscure.....although no doubt very interesting...if you're sad like us!

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Well, it's now official....
.... I am definitely "In" .....

..... a huge "THANK YOU" to Karl for this.
I mentioned that I didn't have any Russian Wingy thing,and he offered this up for a swap initially.When I asked him what he fancied in exchange he changed his mind,and said "just have it".... wouldn't even accept anything for postage!!
In the end he settled on," buy me a pint some time",which means that this will actually end up the most expensive kit I've ever got.....
..... do you know how much it costs to get from Devon to Northern Ireland?!!!

 

[KarlW]

Well, it's now official....
.... I am definitely "In" :smiling3: .....

..... a huge "THANK YOU" to Karl for this.
I mentioned that I didn't have any Russian Wingy thing,and he offered this up for a swap initially.When I asked him what he fancied in exchange he changed his mind,and said "just have it".... wouldn't even accept anything for postage!!
In the end he settled on," buy me a pint some time",which means that this will actually end up the most expensive kit I've ever got.....
..... do you know how much it costs to get from Devon to Northern Ireland?!!!

National Express is still a thing......

 

[The Smythe Meister]

National Express is still a thing......

..... it is indeed....
.... but they don't float very well!!

 

[yak face]

Well, it's now official....
.... I am definitely "In" :smiling3: .....

..... a huge "THANK YOU" to Karl for this.
I mentioned that I didn't have any Russian Wingy thing,and he offered this up for a swap initially.When I asked him what he fancied in exchange he changed his mind,and said "just have it".... wouldn't even accept anything for postage!!
In the end he settled on," buy me a pint some time",which means that this will actually end up the most expensive kit I've ever got.....
..... do you know how much it costs to get from Devon to Northern Ireland?!!!

Nice one karl , top man . So Andy youve now got yourself a lovely little ‘Ishak’ to build ( Russian for donkey, lets hope the kit doesnt live up to its name !!)
I think I’m going to start with the Tupolev tu 2 I got from your good self and if i have enough time maybe another quickie ! Cheers tony

 

[KarlW]

..... it is indeed....
.... but they don't float very well!!

Having used it plenty before easy jet became a thing they kick you off the bus and put you on a ferry, that floats, the bus used to go stop at every village between Stranraer and Carlisle though, but they've since had bypasses built so don't know if that's still the case.
16 hours to London........

 

[adt70hk]

Well, it's now official....
.... I am definitely "In" :smiling3: .....

..... a huge "THANK YOU" to Karl for this.
I mentioned that I didn't have any Russian Wingy thing,and he offered this up for a swap initially.When I asked him what he fancied in exchange he changed his mind,and said "just have it".... wouldn't even accept anything for postage!!
In the end he settled on," buy me a pint some time",which means that this will actually end up the most expensive kit I've ever got.....
..... do you know how much it costs to get from Devon to Northern Ireland?!!!

And there is the worst kept secret on the forum laid bare!

@KarlW well done for your generosity!

Andrew

 

[adt70hk]

And whilst we're on the topic of National Express, who can forget this 1990s masterpiece......

 

[langy71]

Ans whilst we're on the topic of National Express, who can forget this 1990s masterpiece......

absolute classic...

 

[Lee Drennen]

Will sit and watch Andrew , only built 2 Russian planes in 1/72 and that Mossy .
Hope you don't mind .

You did a wonderful job on the one small Soviet WWII fighter in 1/72 many years ago John I can’t forget that one.

 

[Lee Drennen]

After careful consideration I've decided this was too experimental and will not be allowed.

Soooooo I can’t build a yak guess I’m out

 

[Guest]

You did a wonderful job on the one small Soviet WWII fighter in 1/72 many years ago John I can’t forget that one.

Thanks Lee, the whole 1/72 is just too small for me these days ,even with an optovisor.Will enjoy the thread though, as know very little about the Soviet Air Force .

 

[adt70hk]

Soooooo I can’t build a yak guess I’m out

Hi Lee

Hope you're well? Are you joining us? for this GB?

ATB.

Andrew

 

[adt70hk]

Good morning all

So just a self-centred bump for those that may have missed this during the week and also to update the list, although we still have plenty of time before it starts!!

If I have missed anyone off, then please let me know.

ATB.

Andrew


----------------- Participants list to date -----------------

Confirmed:
Andrew aka @adt70hk
Karl aka @KarlW
Andy aka @The Smythe Meister
Dave aka @Dave Ward
Ian aka @papa 695
Tony aka @yak face


Possible(s):
Neil aka @Neil Merryweather