Col. Posted April 26, 2007 Author Share Posted April 26, 2007 Cool, that's a few more for the list. Didn't know the Albacore or Dauntless served with the FAA Stephen. From what I've read that Fulmar is a lovely kit Rich. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Cool, that's a few more for the list. Didn't know the Albacore or Dauntless served with the FAA Stephen.From what I've read that Fulmar is a lovely kit Rich. The Dauntless was only trialled and never saw any active service.The Albacore was to be the Swordfish replacement and ended up being replaced by the Swordfish.nevertheless it did see alot of service. Stephen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Col. Posted April 26, 2007 Author Share Posted April 26, 2007 Cheers Stephen, having a thick moment there and confusing Albacore's with something else Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard E Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 A few more additions..? Chipmunk Gazelle Hawk Lynx Merlin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jRatz Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Fairey: Flycatcher, III-series Hawker: Osprey, Nimrod (bipes) Blackburn: Ripon, Baffin, Dart, Blackburn Avro: Bison Nieuport: Nightjar Westland: Walrus DH: 4,9 HP: O/100, O/400 and all sorts of flying boats .... John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jhe56 Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Looks like a good excuse to build my new Trumpy Sea Hawk. And I'll likely be finished with my Classic Monogram, and USMC Group Build Models by rthen. I'm in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Col. Posted April 27, 2007 Author Share Posted April 27, 2007 Cheers lads, modified the list to suit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jRatz Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 Vickers Wildebeest. I'll quit now ... Break. Does anyone know of a kit, any media or scale, of the Blackburn Blackburn ?? John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PapaSmurf630 Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 First of all, would just like to say great GB subject :P What are the rules for started kits? I'd love to enter my partially started FA.2 (I doubt the fuselage will be closed up before October!) Cheers, Jake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alvin5182 Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 Gents/Moderator Did we answer the question as yet, as to whether RCN aircraft would be allowed? Alvin5182 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Col. Posted April 28, 2007 Author Share Posted April 28, 2007 (edited) Vickers Wildebeest. I'll quit now ...Break. Does anyone know of a kit, any media or scale, of the Blackburn Blackburn ?? John Cheers John, another one in and don't you dare quit! I need all the help I can get otherwise I'd have to dig out long lost reference books Jake, I for one would love to see your big SHAR in this GB. I'm sure the lads will be happy to set a '25% rule' or some similar limit to progress but I'll not make any decisions without discussing it first. Gents/ModeratorDid we answer the question as yet, as to whether RCN aircraft would be allowed? Alvin5182 As soon as we can get together and discuss the inclusion of Commonwealth Navies we'll let you all know but I'm sure John (Kstater) is otherwise engaged this weekend, if you'll pardon the crap pun :lol: In fact, why don't you guys let us know what you think? Yes or no and reasons why. Edited April 28, 2007 by Col. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 Yes, because in the case of the ones I want to do...... 1. same paint scheme 2. same airframe 3. flew off the same class carrier 4. only model difference is a maple leaf in place of a red disk 5. you would get a lot more entries, lots of Canadians on ARC eh? 6. Queen/King was then, and still is in charge (in theory) No, 1. uhmmmmmmmm 2. because Canadians are icky. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bullet101 Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 (edited) Sorry to be a party pooper, but my opinion is not after 1945 with regards to RCN aircraft, if that. As to go further would turn the gb into a general navy aviation gb, rather than what is meant to be a celebration of the RN FAA. IMHO that 'red disc' is important. Just my opinion that is. Edited April 28, 2007 by Bullet101 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Col. Posted April 28, 2007 Author Share Posted April 28, 2007 OK, one for and one against so far with both advancing good reasons for their opinions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bullet101 Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 This site has a good list of aircraft flown by the FAA from 39 onwards: http://www.fleetairarmarchive.net/ Even says that FAA flew Typhoons! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jRatz Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 (edited) The "Inclusion Question" .... Not an easy one, and I (as a Yank) am torn both ways (which is better than ambivalent, I guess). I suspect that during WW1 & WW2, and maybe between same, the distinction is not relevant and all "Empire" naval air could be included. But post-WW2, or maybe post-Korea/Suez, I am not so sure because equipment diverges. I guess I'm at the "more is better" for participation asa long as we don't dilute things too far ... maybe we should open it up to all "Empire/Commonwealth" naval services as long as the aircraft were used by the RN FAA. John Edited April 29, 2007 by jRatz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Col. Posted May 3, 2007 Author Share Posted May 3, 2007 Nice find Bullet, lots of info there on aircraft I never knew the FAA operated during WWII. Iteresting point you make John. Like you I think the more the better but there needs to be a limit somewhere. In the meantime I've been trawling my reference books for more RNAS types and discovered the first 'wheeled-undercarriage' take off from a ship was performed by a Bristol Scout C, No. 1255, from the forward deck of HMS Vindex on 3rd Nov. 1915. Thought you might all like to know :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cap'n Wannabe Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Hmmmmm.....1/72 Beech C-45 Expeditor.....maybe......gotta get some decals...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Col. Posted May 3, 2007 Author Share Posted May 3, 2007 Hmmmmm.....1/72 Beech C-45 Expeditor.....maybe......gotta get some decals...... Good luck with the decals Damo, that's one lovely airplane. I take it you have a kit set aside? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Norrie S Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 I just got a copy of the new Osprey title 'Royal Navy Aces of WWII', it is a good source of information (and inspiration) for this GB and there is a good selection of colour side-views included. Just a heads-up for anyone interested. Regards, Norrie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smutz Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 count me in got trumps seahawk revells merlin & mpm's seafury now to master photobucket andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jRatz Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Thought I'd bump this up as we're now 30 days out !!! Mentally tossing a multi-sided coin among: 1/48 Flycatcher (Lindberg/Pyro/etc) 1/48 Wildebeest (vac) & a bunch of 1/72 vac 'tweeners, to include the Blackburn Blackburn, a leading candidate for world's ugliest ... John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Col. Posted October 15, 2007 Author Share Posted October 15, 2007 All hands on deck, all hands on deck! This is not a drill! Gentlemen, we are now less than a week away from launch BTW John, I'd pick the Flycatcher mate :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Clark Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 All hands on deck, all hands on deck! This is not a drill!Gentlemen, we are now less than a week away from launch BTW John, I'd pick the Flycatcher mate :lol: Good heavens! I'd totally forgotten about this build!!!! Something FAA..........................Hmmmmmmm???? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
is it windy yet? Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 I've got to get thinking about this one too. So much stuff in the stash hard to narrow it down. Ron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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