nickdanger Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Aloha, I wanted to gauge support for a group build celebrating the 80th anniversary of the most beautiful plane (IMHO) to grace the skies, the Supermarine Spitfire. Thought it would be nice to start the GB next year on the 80th anniversary of the Spitfire's first flight, March 5, 1936 (though there is some confusion) and run it through the anniversary of the last operational RAF flight, January 1, 1951. While it's a subject that is already quite popular, the last few years have been good to Spitfire fans with excellent kits at a variety of scales and Marks from multiple kit manufacturers. What say you all? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tobiK Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Good reason to build the stunning Eduard kit(s) in my stash! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 I'm in. Not sure which kit yet. But I'd be in for a Spitfire of some sorts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Favorite single engine plane. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 I'm in. Perhaps with a plane from the very squadron shown above! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Litvyak Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 There are a very small number of larger scale builds I'd like to do - a Spitfire is one of them. This would get me doing it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AVGBob Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 So in..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy Snap Captain Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 (edited) Yes, yes, yes! I've got the highly rated Eduard kit as well. Let's do it! Edited April 2, 2015 by Crazy Snap Captain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 I'd be interested if the time was right. Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nickdanger Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 I have two Tamiya 1/32's and the Eduard Royal class double kit in the stash and ready for launch. Very much look forward to a new GB. Looking back, the last GB dedicated to the Spitfire was 2009 so we're due. Keep those votes coming! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AX 365 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 I'd play in this GB. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nickdanger Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 Looks like we're almost halfway there already ! I'm only just starting the process and haven't solicited outside prizes for raffling, but I can assure GB participants that there WILL be goodies/gift certificates to win! Till then, shameless excuse to bump the thread and post some old builds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nickdanger Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 Yet another shameless bump for the thread Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SERNAK Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Would love to build an 1/32 Spit!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GretarBill Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I'm in. I've got an 1/72 Airfix kit with a few CMK resin sets: Control surfaces, engine, cockpit and the wing guns. One of my favorite planes. GWG Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevehnz Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Yes, definitely, I've at least several Spitfire kits that I could chose between for this. Steve. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nickdanger Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 @SERNAK - You just missed it ! Luckymodel was having a killer sale ! I picked up the 1/32 VIII for $79 ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 I picked up a "new tool" 1/32 Revell Spitfire Mk. II from the LHS this afternoon. I plan on ordering a few aftermarket items to help it along (new oil cooler, some PE for the cockpit etc). Aftermarket markings/decals seem sparse based on my initial searches. But the kit supplied decals look quite good to me so I will probably go with them. I will squirrel all this away in the hopes of this GB getting a green light (I have a ton of other projects to keep me occupied anyways :D ). Regards, Don. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
White Wolf Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Voted yes. Have the Academy XIVe and Italeri IXc in the stash. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nickdanger Posted April 10, 2015 Author Share Posted April 10, 2015 Three more votes ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trash Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 I am in, good excuse to build my Hobby Craft 1/24 Spit in honor of my Great Uncle who flew them during the war Awefully hard finding detail parts for it. Have 20mm canons and seat belts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ALF18 Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I am so in! I think I have 4 Spitfire kits to build (1/32 Revell, 1/32 Tamiya, 1/48 x 2). It would be fun to get some WIPs on the 1/32 Tamiya so I can get it right the first time. ALF Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Pretty close to getting that 25th vote needed for a formal proposal. Anyone...? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Who could vote no for this? Just won an Eduard 1/48 Mk VIII profipack in my local club's raffle yesterday. Ready to go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I am pretty excited for this GB as I will venture into 1/32 territory for the first time :unsure: . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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