Calling all Modellers! - Aircraft of World War II

Airframes · 12-30-2008, 07:23 PM

No doubt you will have noticed that a form of Group Build 'competition' is about to start, as of January 1st., under the heading 'Unternehmen Flugbrucke' (Operation Airbridge).
The title of this endeavour was deliberately chosen to represent the way in which modelling, by forum members across the World, will be forming a bridge between like minded people, an 'air bridge', and bringing those people together in a single aim. That aim is to produce a model, in any or all of the four most popular scales, that will be representative of Luftwaffe aircraft in Defence of the Reich, from late 1943 until VE Day, May 1945.
Not only will models be produced, but each one will represent a little piece of history. It may be that a modeller uses a particular kit, and adds decals from other sources; perhaps 'detailing kits' will also be used, or maybe the model will be built 'as it comes' - straight out of the box. Whichever or whatever the choice, this looks like being an enjoyable and fun 'excursion', where not only will we all see some nice models, but we should ALL also learn something. This new knowledge may be in the form of information and data gleaned from research, your own or others', or by picking up tips on building, detailing or painting. Whatever is learned, it will all add to the knowledge being amassed, and that can't be bad!
So far, 7 members have registered entries, some with one model, some with the maximum of 4 allowed.
Now 7 is a good starting point, especially in so short a time since the idea was first promulgated, but there are more than 7 modellers out there who regularly contibute to these threads.
If you feel that, perhaps, your efforts may not be 'up to standard', then DON'T!
The whole idea of this exercise, apart from actually building models, is to ENCOURAGE modellers, whatever their skill level, and particularly those that consider themselves BEGINNERS.
So, come on, let's see a few more entries.
The 'competition' doesn't close until May 7 2009, so there are four full months in which to get something together.
Need help in choosing a subject, finding a colour scheme or whatever?
Well, there is plenty of help available from the members here, who are only too happy to assist.
Not a forum member?
Well, it's a good excuse to join then, isn't it?!
I look forward to hearing of your entry ideas soon.
Happy modelling (or modeling!).
Terry.

Njaco · 12-30-2008, 07:39 PM

Hear, hear!!! Great words Terry!!

And for those on the fence, its been 30 years since I've won any model contest, I don't use airbrush, I wear glasses in poor light and I still entered in Cat 2 Intermediate. YOU CAN DO IT!!! Because its for FUN!!!

Lucky13 · 12-31-2008, 02:44 PM

Well put Terry, old sausage! 20+ years absence for me from the modelbuilding business. I look forward to this "thingy"....who knows, maybe some new undiscovered info will pop up!

Just gonna check to see if I need to add any more Vallejo paints to my shoppinglist for these birds....and decals.

109ROAMING · 12-31-2008, 07:05 PM

I think I paint better with a brush than a airbrush(so in other words just about anyone who enters won't build the worst model...That place is reserved for me)

Great words Terry ,very much so agree!

Njaco · 12-31-2008, 07:11 PM

If someone was smart enough, they could enter as Cat 1 and walk away a winner! Don't see anybody else entered!

109ROAMING · 12-31-2008, 07:19 PM

Airframes · 12-31-2008, 08:45 PM

Sshh! Someone might hear!!

Lucky13 · 12-31-2008, 08:47 PM

Hmmm.....sounds like a good idea!

Wayne Little · 12-31-2008, 11:32 PM

Absolutely well said Terry!

Screaming Eagle · 01-01-2009, 03:29 AM

Well, I'm in with my Dora. I just got sort a few things out first.

Lucky13 · 01-01-2009, 08:39 AM

muller · 01-01-2009, 04:56 PM

Hopefully this will be the 1st of many group builds. Can I suggest the theme for a 2nd when this 1st one is finished? North Africa, I love the desert schemes.

Micdrow · 01-01-2009, 09:41 PM

Good luck guys for those that are partcipating. I know exactly nothing about modeling. If some way I can help let me know and will try and find something.

Best of Luck to all the participants!!!!!
Paul

Catch22 · 01-04-2009, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muller

Hopefully this will be the 1st of many group builds. Can I suggest the theme for a 2nd when this 1st one is finished? North Africa, I love the desert schemes.

As do I! But I say we do late war Pacific...

and save me some money! Haha.

Lucky13 · 01-04-2009, 07:00 PM

Then 109' would just take part with his tin can F4U...!

12-30-2008, 07:23 PM	#1
Airframes Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 11,557	Calling all Modellers! No doubt you will have noticed that a form of Group Build 'competition' is about to start, as of January 1st., under the heading 'Unternehmen Flugbrucke' (Operation Airbridge). The title of this endeavour was deliberately chosen to represent the way in which modelling, by forum members across the World, will be forming a bridge between like minded people, an 'air bridge', and bringing those people together in a single aim. That aim is to produce a model, in any or all of the four most popular scales, that will be representative of Luftwaffe aircraft in Defence of the Reich, from late 1943 until VE Day, May 1945. Not only will models be produced, but each one will represent a little piece of history. It may be that a modeller uses a particular kit, and adds decals from other sources; perhaps 'detailing kits' will also be used, or maybe the model will be built 'as it comes' - straight out of the box. Whichever or whatever the choice, this looks like being an enjoyable and fun 'excursion', where not only will we all see some nice models, but we should ALL also learn something. This new knowledge may be in the form of information and data gleaned from research, your own or others', or by picking up tips on building, detailing or painting. Whatever is learned, it will all add to the knowledge being amassed, and that can't be bad! So far, 7 members have registered entries, some with one model, some with the maximum of 4 allowed. Now 7 is a good starting point, especially in so short a time since the idea was first promulgated, but there are more than 7 modellers out there who regularly contibute to these threads. If you feel that, perhaps, your efforts may not be 'up to standard', then DON'T! The whole idea of this exercise, apart from actually building models, is to ENCOURAGE modellers, whatever their skill level, and particularly those that consider themselves BEGINNERS. So, come on, let's see a few more entries. The 'competition' doesn't close until May 7 2009, so there are four full months in which to get something together. Need help in choosing a subject, finding a colour scheme or whatever? Well, there is plenty of help available from the members here, who are only too happy to assist. Not a forum member? Well, it's a good excuse to join then, isn't it?! I look forward to hearing of your entry ideas soon. Happy modelling (or modeling!). Terry.

12-30-2008, 07:39 PM	#2
Njaco The Pop-Tart Whisperer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Jersey, United States Posts: 11,834	Hear, hear!!! Great words Terry!! And for those on the fence, its been 30 years since I've won any model contest, I don't use airbrush, I wear glasses in poor light and I still entered in Cat 2 Intermediate. YOU CAN DO IT!!! Because its for FUN!!! __________________ "If you can read this, thank a teacher. If it's English, thank a soldier!" http://www.njcacoa.org/

12-31-2008, 02:44 PM	#3
Lucky13 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A Swede living in Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 17,331	Well put Terry, old sausage! 20+ years absence for me from the modelbuilding business. I look forward to this "thingy"....who knows, maybe some new undiscovered info will pop up! Just gonna check to see if I need to add any more Vallejo paints to my shoppinglist for these birds....and decals. __________________ JAN "Felicis Tredecim" "I´m going back to the front to relax" "THE BLACK CATS FLIES TONIGHT" "Find your enemy and shoot him down - everything else is unimportant!" "When you're out of F-8's... You're out of fighters!"

12-31-2008, 07:05 PM	#4
109ROAMING Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,869	I think I paint better with a brush than a airbrush(so in other words just about anyone who enters won't build the worst model...That place is reserved for me) Great words Terry ,very much so agree! __________________ RIP Wigram AFB 1916-1995-2009

12-31-2008, 07:11 PM	#5
Njaco The Pop-Tart Whisperer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Jersey, United States Posts: 11,834	If someone was smart enough, they could enter as Cat 1 and walk away a winner! Don't see anybody else entered! __________________ "If you can read this, thank a teacher. If it's English, thank a soldier!" http://www.njcacoa.org/

12-31-2008, 07:19 PM	#6
109ROAMING Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,869	__________________ RIP Wigram AFB 1916-1995-2009

12-31-2008, 08:45 PM	#7
Airframes Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 11,557	Sshh! Someone might hear!!

12-31-2008, 08:47 PM	#8
Lucky13 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A Swede living in Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 17,331	Hmmm.....sounds like a good idea! __________________ JAN "Felicis Tredecim" "I´m going back to the front to relax" "THE BLACK CATS FLIES TONIGHT" "Find your enemy and shoot him down - everything else is unimportant!" "When you're out of F-8's... You're out of fighters!"

12-31-2008, 11:32 PM	#9
Wayne Little Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Adelaide Sth. Aust. Posts: 14,850	Absolutely well said Terry! __________________

01-01-2009, 03:29 AM	#10
Screaming Eagle Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 3,626	Well, I'm in with my Dora. I just got sort a few things out first. __________________ "Success is nothing more than taking advantage of an opportunity." - Hitman! - The Technical Guide for the Independent Contractor.

01-01-2009, 08:39 AM	#11
Lucky13 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A Swede living in Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 17,331	__________________ JAN "Felicis Tredecim" "I´m going back to the front to relax" "THE BLACK CATS FLIES TONIGHT" "Find your enemy and shoot him down - everything else is unimportant!" "When you're out of F-8's... You're out of fighters!"

01-01-2009, 04:56 PM	#12
muller Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The Emerald Isle Posts: 1,501	Hopefully this will be the 1st of many group builds. Can I suggest the theme for a 2nd when this 1st one is finished? North Africa, I love the desert schemes. __________________

01-01-2009, 09:41 PM	#13
Micdrow “Archive” Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,241	Good luck guys for those that are partcipating. I know exactly nothing about modeling. If some way I can help let me know and will try and find something. Best of Luck to all the participants!!!!! Paul __________________ "Valor does not mean Hero."

01-04-2009, 07:00 PM	#15
Lucky13 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A Swede living in Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 17,331	Then 109' would just take part with his tin can F4U...! __________________ JAN "Felicis Tredecim" "I´m going back to the front to relax" "THE BLACK CATS FLIES TONIGHT" "Find your enemy and shoot him down - everything else is unimportant!" "When you're out of F-8's... You're out of fighters!"

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