Lodewijk Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 (edited) Night Fighter GB 1914 to 1960 Any aircraft that was used in a night fighter, bomber, recon., etc. role List of possible aircraft (not complete, just a starting point) Comments, questions, discussion below. Edited May 31, 2013 by Lodewijk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Pete Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 I suppose I could build an F7F for it. It's been in my stash for too long now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nightiemission Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 I'm in with at least one P-61. Cheers, Terry (certifiable P61 NUT!!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jester292 Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Absolutely, but I won't start any time soon. Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lodewijk Posted May 26, 2013 Author Share Posted May 26, 2013 I suppose I could build an F7F for it. It's been in my stash for too long now. I actually though about posting a F7F. Any good kit of it these days? I'm in with at least one P-61. Cheers, Terry (certifiable P61 NUT!!) P-61s are cool. Which kit do you plan on building? Absolutely, but I won't start any time soon. Aaron Looking at the GB calendar, I don't think it will start anytime soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 I actually though about posting a F7F. Any good kit of it these days? I have the Italeri 1/48 kit, which is a re-issue of the AMT kit. It looks very nice in the box. But no idea about accuracy or anything. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lodewijk Posted May 26, 2013 Author Share Posted May 26, 2013 I have the Italeri 1/48 kit, which is a re-issue of the AMT kit. It looks very nice in the box. But no idea about accuracy or anything. Older kit, not so great detail, needs some tlc, but looks like a Tigercat to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CorsairMan Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Depending on when it starts... Might do a Tamiya birdcage nightfighter with a little help from Mike at Lone Star Models Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aaronw Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 So this would include all weather interceptors like the F-89 Scorpion and F-94 Starfire? It does get a little murky as you get to the 1960s. It seems like at least in the US the F4 Phantom was the first multi-role fighter and by the early 60s it had replaced most of the dedicated all weather interceptors in the USN and USAF. I've got lots of nightfighters and 1950s all weather interceptors in the stash so I'd join in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nightiemission Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 I actually though about posting a F7F. Any good kit of it these days? P-61s are cool. Which kit do you plan on building? Either the Rm kit or the GWH kit, not sure yet. Looking at the GB calendar, I don't think it will start anytime soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 This GB could get real interesting in the subjects. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lodewijk Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 So this would include all weather interceptors like the F-89 Scorpion and F-94 Starfire? This would not include all weather interceptors, unless the subject modeled had specific modifications for flying at night. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lodewijk Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 (edited) Anyone want to help mod this GB? I applied for the Sept. to March timeframe. I know what I'm building for it. Edited May 29, 2013 by Lodewijk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AX 365 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 I would like to but probably not. I have too many other GB's I've committed to and one that I'm working on that I've lost interest in for now. Need a kick start. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aaronw Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 This would not include all weather interceptors, unless the subject modeled had specific modifications for flying at night. It was a change in name more than mission, as the late WW2 nightfighters like P-61, F7F-1N and F82 became "all weather interceptors" in the 1950s. Their jet powered replacements never used the term nightfighter but were fully capable of being used without modification in that role and were used operationally as night fighters. In Korea all weather jet interceptors like the F-94 and F3D claimed night victories along side the older piston engine F-82, F7F and F4U nightfighters. It gets a little messy in the 1950s as even a high performance fighter like the F-106 is in theory a nightfighter, being fully capable in low visibility conditions at a time most fighters were designed for daylight / clear weather conditions. Personally I have a hard time calling an F-106 a nightfighter, but have an easy time including the awkward looking F-89. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lodewijk Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share Posted May 30, 2013 How about a timeframe of 1914 to 1960 and this list of aircraft allowed. Not a complete list obviously, but covers most of the night fighter aircraft. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mlicari Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 How about a timeframe of 1914 to 1960 and this list of aircraft allowed. Not a complete list obviously, but covers most of the night fighter aircraft. I think that's a good list to get us started, but I would hope you would allow for additions. For example, I was hoping to use the nightfighter conversion set I have for my PV-1 Ventura. It's not on the list, but it certainly served in WWII. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lodewijk Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 I think that's a good list to get us started, but I would hope you would allow for additions. For example, I was hoping to use the nightfighter conversion set I have for my PV-1 Ventura. It's not on the list, but it certainly served in WWII. Mike That would definitely work and would be great to see. As I mentioned that list definitely isn't complete, just a source to start from. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mlicari Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 That would definitely work and would be great to see. As I mentioned that list definitely isn't complete, just a source to start from. Yay! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aaronw Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Looks like a good list to start with. I've got a lot to choose from in the stash P-38, P-61, P-70, F7F, F-82, F-86, F-89, F-94 just from a quick look. Glad I have until September to make a decision. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lodewijk Posted June 2, 2013 Author Share Posted June 2, 2013 Just some inspiration. P-61 F7F F-89 He-219 Mosquito Corsair Skynight Gekko Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Bringing this one back up for some air. Maybe we could get this one going if you are still interested! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aaronw Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 I thought it was a good idea last year, and still think it is a good idea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Check Six Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 How about not limiting the time frame? Instead make it 1914 to present. That might draw more interest (I, for one). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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