Unternehmen Luftbrücke (Operation Air Bridge), WW2Aircraft.net Group Build....

[GrauGeist]

Way to go, Heinz!

I have a Pentax K100D, and for closeups & detail shots, I use my Pentax SMC-D FA 1:2.8 100mm Macro

[Heinz]

Very cool GG

[GrauGeist]

Thanks Heinz...what we should do, is get Terry to start a camera thread where we can discuss and show off our gear

And now I have a question regarding the rules of the Gruppen build...

Class 1 is where you take a stock model out of the box and just build it, I believe. But if you realize that there is nothing for a cockpit except a little pilot who, if installed, would appear to be floating in midair, can you make a few basic mods and still remain in the Class 1 without getting put on report?

By saying basic mods, I'm talking about placing something in there to look like a cockpit...at least a seat and backplate. This is a 1/48 kit, so there is no real hope of detail and customness, but rather something to fill the void.

[Airframes]

Sod it! I'd just finished the reply to this, when the mouse on my PC took flight, and clicked on the 'off' button! Had to re-connect to the 'net! Must get a new one, even though the present one is only a couple of months old!
Anyway, yes, I can do something on the photography bit if you wish. And I'm sure others will want to contribute. As soon as I get the Photography Guide finished, I'll see what I can do. I've been waiting to get my own digital camera, as I'm using a slightly 'old hat' borrowed digital compact at present. I was going to get a DSLR, but can't really justify the cost, considering my slightly limited photographic involvement these days. So, I'm keeping my 'pro' 35mm equipment, and, hopefully, I'll be getting a digital 'hybrid' sometime next week - unless my financial calculations go t!ts up! The camera is a cross between a mid range DSLR and a compact, but with 10 Megapixels, 12x zoom, and super macro, and should cover most, if not all, of my present requirements.
The 'rules' for the GB are fairly simple Dave, basically as outlined below, but I'm sure Wayne will correct/explain any errors on my part.
Cat 1. Advanced/Expert, whatever you wish to call it. The use of accessories and advanced scratch-building and techniques allowed/expected.
Cat 2. Intermediate. Has good skills, and experience. A certain amount of modification/additions/scratch-building acceptable.
Cat 3. Beginner/Novice. Basic skills, able to build, paint and finish to a reasonably acceptable standard, probably 'out of the box'.
The level of detailing etc is, to a greater extent, down to the individual. But again, if Wayne doesn't mind, I'll let him answer any queries in this department.
The main requirement for ALL entrants, is to declare any mods/additions etc, and to provide photos and explanations along the way during the build. For the final judging stage, good, clear, sharp photographs will be needed for each model entered, and I think that, by the time these are required (early May), the format for the requirements will have been posted.

[GrauGeist]

Oh for cryin' out loud...I was putting Catergory 1 as my entry...talk about being "bass-ackwards"...

I was meaning Category 3...lmao

But thanks for the reply, Terry! I just wanted to make sure that if I did something about the hole that is supposed to be a cockpit, I wouldn't be in foul of the rules!

I've had a number of setbacks on this kit as it is, one being time constraints and the other is that all of my modelling gear is well over 12 years old, although oddly enough, my model cement is still fresh...

I can definately provide photos for the cockpit fix

[Njaco]

Oh for cryin' out loud...I was putting Catergory 1 as my entry...talk about being "bass-ackwards"...

and you might have been the winner since I don't think anyone else is entered.

[Wayne Little]

Originally Posted by Airframes

, if not all, of my present requirements.
The 'rules' for the GB are fairly simple Dave, basically as outlined below, but I'm sure Wayne will correct/explain any errors on my part.
Cat 1. Advanced/Expert, whatever you wish to call it. The use of accessories and advanced scratch-building and techniques allowed/expected.
Cat 2. Intermediate. Has good skills, and experience. A certain amount of modification/additions/scratch-building acceptable.
Cat 3. Beginner/Novice. Basic skills, able to build, paint and finish to a reasonably acceptable standard, probably 'out of the box'.
The level of detailing etc is, to a greater extent, down to the individual. But again, if Wayne doesn't mind, I'll let him answer any queries in this department.
The main requirement for ALL entrants, is to declare any mods/additions etc, and to provide photos and explanations along the way during the build. For the final judging stage, good, clear, sharp photographs will be needed for each model entered, and I think that, by the time these are required (early May), the format for the requirements will have been posted.

That all sounds pretty good to me Terry....and any category does not have to modify, scratchbuild or add anything if they choose not to.

[Airframes]

That's that sorted then! Cheers Wayne!

[GrauGeist]

Thanks Wayne!

I just had to check, just in case I win with my incredible, lifelike and somewhat awe-inspiring entry, I don't want anyone saying that I cheated!

[Lucky13]

What!? Is it fullscale 1/1?!

[GrauGeist]

I think so, if you consider 6 foot = 1.5"

[slaterat]

Well I bought an airbrush last night for my group build entries. Its a dual action paasche its a 2p-V3. It shoud be a lot of fun, I'm lookin forward to starting my buidls very soon. Maybe a trial model first.

Slaterat

[Lucky13]

Looking forward to see your progress mate!

[Airframes]

Me too! Sounds like a good buy on the airbrush, they are one of the original, 'old school, top notch' makes, used in the Graphics and Professional trade, well done.

[lesofprimus]

Im jealous as a motherfu*ker....