discussion What next? WWII epic task

[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

AS most know I am attempting to build as many WWII European aircraft as I can in 1:48th!

No I dont have a warehouse to store them, yes I am slightly mad Oh and I think someone once totalled the kits at around 200+ to complete my quest.

Now I dont speed build I average about 1 every two months, what with work and Real life, so I have a few kits that I am considering building next and I thought I would throw it open to a vote, just remember I dont have all the kits yet, lol

So the choice is between

C-47 Skytrain

He-111

Tempest Mk.V

Ju 88

BF 110

P-51D Mustang

Mosquito

So its over to you

This should be interesting

Adrian

 

[papa 695]

The P51 gets my vote

 

[Guest]

the mosquito gets my vote

Cheers, Andrew

 

[Guest]

Mosquito!

 

[BarryW]

Mosquito here too....

 

[flyjoe180]

As I'm currently on a Mosquito high here, that is also my vote!

 

[Ian M]

Skytrain.

Ian M

 

[stona]

Tempest,we don't see enough of them.

Steve

 

[Guest]

I'm saying the 110. Awesome looking plane and their are plenty of good kits for it. Just have to decide on camo. Hahaha

Cheers

Kresten

 

[Guest]

Ade

A Wellington but not on your list. Nice model. Classic flowing lines. Transition between the old & new. In my opinion the best looking of the heavy bombers.

Laurie

 

[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

Well the Mosquito is winning so far, I've primed it ready incase there are no more votes

 

[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

AdeA Wellington but not on your list. Nice model. Classic flowing lines. Transition between the old & new. In my opinion the best looking of the heavy bombers.

Laurie

I like the Wellington just not happy about the prices of the kits, I'll see whats at the IPMS show in a few weeks time to try and grab me one.

 

[yak face]

He 111 for me , cheers tony

 

[yambam26]

Mosquito gets my vote

Ill be following with interest on any of that list

Cheers,Ben

 

[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

Mosquito it is then, I will try and take regular pictures to update you all.

It will be the Tamiya one, I do have the Airfix 1:24th I bought at bargin price from Modelzone, but plan on putting that into the swap meet at IPMS in hopes of getting a few 1:48ths more in my scale

Cheers all

Adrian

 

[flyjoe180]

Which version of Mossie? The FBVI seems quite popular, but I quite like the glazed nose versions.

 

[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

I started the Mossie, but its gonna be a long build, besides working full time I am now looking after my mom who is fighting cancer for the 2nd time in her life, so I will have an hour here and there to model on the nights.

I wanted to do the night version but thought it may look a little bland, I read some where that the best way to do an all over black scheme was to vary the shades of black ( think it was an SR 71 build , but done quote me on it )

Adrian

 

[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

I've come across a few kits that I think would add to my collection of WWII European collection, just wondered what you thought.

Firstly a Bucker BU181 Bestmann and then a Grumman Goose JRF-5 Flying Boat , not sure if the flying boat would have been seen over in Europe though, advice always welcomed

Adrian

 

[stona]

I know that the FAA operated the "Goose" as a trainer in the Carribean and that they were also used as VIP transports,again on the other side of the Atlantic. It was the British that gave it the name "Goose".

I'm not sure it was used in Europe. I will dig out a book that might have some info tomorrow.

The Bucker Bu 181 was the Luftwaffe's primary trainer for a large part of the war,so no trouble there!

Cheers

Steve

 

[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

I should have PM'd you Steve, your like Orac off Blakes seven and know all the answers