Fleet Air Arm Group Build

darson · February 9, 2007, 4:34am

Hi all, details for this ongoing build can be found one post down.

TANGO_1 · February 9, 2007, 9:11am

THE FLEET AIR ARM GROUP BUILD.

Welcome to the FLEET AIR ARM GROUP BUILD![snWcm]

This GB started out in 2007 as the Fleet Air Arm Group Build and it was a great success. We the original members of this GB wanted it to continue in the same “building for fun” format that has kept us together for such a long time.

However, we also wanted to make newcomers feel welcome so this post is to explain just what it is that we do around here.

This Group Build is about Naval Aviation. In our first year (2007-2008) our theme was Fleet Air Arm aircraft, so anything that flew in Royal Navy markings was allowed. Some of us are still building models on this theme and if anyone else would like to do so, they are most welcome. As this thread is still going strong, we decided to change the build theme yearly.

Year Two: (2008-2009)
This was the Fleet Air Wing GB and its theme was Aircraft from the US Navy & USMC.It was a great succcess and we really got to see some fantastic builds and made new friends.

Year Three: (2009-2010)

Yes, we transferred our flag back to the Royal Navy! May 2009 celebrated the Fleet Air Arm’s 100th year of service and marked the first 100 years of naval aviation. It was a good GB and was going well until FSM changed its web design and format…

Year Four 2010-2011. This was when the GB became splintered. Half of us just did not get on with the new site so we left. Some of our number had their say and harsh words were exchanged. This caused an exodus over to the FAA SIG over at Swanny’s models. Matt was very kind to us and took us in and for a while things plodded along. Through one thing and another, in my own case working away from home a lot. The SIG did not have the same atmosphere as the original FAAGB. So, the GB was disbanded, with just a small number of good humoured model builders carrying on where we left off.

Year Five 2011-2012.

Five years? Where did that go? Well, here we are. Older and wiser…well some of us! [prte]

OK, here’s the deal. We’re here. We enjoy each others company and we enjoy building models. This GB will be open to anyone who wants to build a Fleet Air Arm aircraft. In any scale, with or without aftermarket parts. We don’t give a hoot if your a master modeller ordained by Mr. Tamiya himself or a complete novice just wanting to find a easy hang out for a newbie to this hobby. You are all welcome. All you need to do is enjoy yourself and have fun! [H][Y]

Be warned though, we do not tolerate rivet counters or puffy chested know-it alls. If that’s you, go play elsewhere. This is for the average joe who wants to enjoy and share his hobby with a dash of humour and maybe some good natured nonsense too!

So this year its just one or two of us still lurking…unless you, dear reader want to tag along!

CHEERS! [prte][t$t]

Everyone listed here has been a member of our GB and this is our roll of honour.

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Cdr Tango1 C.A.G.

Cdr Daywalker X/O

Admiral RjkPlasticmod

Cdr Darson

Cdr Ruddrat

Capt. Bondoman

Cdr.Lewbud

Cdr. Tempestjohnny

Capt. Sfcmac

Lt. Luftwoller

Lt. New Hampshire

Lt. Cdr Razordws

Lt.Cdr simpilot34

Cdr Chester101

Admiral Jeaton01

Lt.Boba Fett

Lt.Stick Man

Lt. Spike190

Lt. -NEU-

Lt. Cropredy

Master Chief Summit

Capt. Wyoroy

USMC COLONEL/USMC SQUADRON COMMANDER EVIL HERC.

Capt. Stikpusher.

TANGO_1 · February 9, 2007, 9:18am

THE FLEET AIR ARM GROUP BUILD GALLERY.

These are the finished builds completed here since 2007.

Here, in no particular order are the builds that made this thread live so long. Thanks to all former and present crew members for the pics, these builds are a treat testament to the good times we’ve had here. Long may they continue!

CHEERS! [prte][t$t]

Darren & Frank.
CAG & X/O

espins1 · February 9, 2007, 10:00am

Sounds interesting, this is a subject I know little about, so as the history nut that I am I wouldn’t mind branching out at all! Let me think about what to build… hmmmm… [:)]

TANGO_1 · February 9, 2007, 1:29pm

Nice one Scott![tup] Look forward to finding out what you will end up building![oX)]

espins1 · February 9, 2007, 2:00pm

I’ve always loved the Sea Fury. They always make a good showing here at the Reno Air Races. I was doing some digging around and it seems the only kits out there are in 1/72 except for the old Airfix kit. I usually build in 1/48 or 1/32. Are there any decent 1/48 Sea Fury kits out there?

TANGO_1 · February 9, 2007, 4:38pm

Scott,

I understand that Hobbycraft do one in 1/48. I can’t tell what its like though as I’ve not built it myself. I’ll see what I can dig up from over here.

TANGO_1 · February 9, 2007, 4:47pm

And then there were Ten.[party][oX)][oX)][#toast][#toast][party]

I think we can say this Group Build is a GO!

Rum all round…hic![#toast][#toast][#toast]…[%-)][zzz]

espins1 · February 9, 2007, 4:50pm

I’ve been looking on the net and can’t find that kit, it is out of stock at my usual online stores. I’m going to swing by my LHS on the way home in the off chance they have one on the shelf.

TANGO_1 · February 9, 2007, 5:06pm

Scott,

here is what someone did with the hobbycraft Seafury…

http://hsfeatures.com/seafuryme_1.htm

SoD_Stitch · February 9, 2007, 5:13pm

Scott,

I was planning on building a Sea Fury, also, preferably in 1/48th (I don’t see small parts so well anymore, so anything smaller would be a real challenge); I checked out eBay and, yes, there were a couple of Sea Fury’s in 1/48th. Unfortunately, the Hobbycraft kit appears to be a reboxed Zhengdefu; however, the one Zhengdefu kit they have on eBay also shows photos of the actual sprues, so you can see what kind of quality you’re dealing with. I may bid on the Hobbycraft kit myself, unless you beat me to it!

TANGO_1 · February 9, 2007, 5:15pm

I’ve just had a search for that kit on my side of the pond and its [censored] difficult to get hold of![:(] sorry I can’t be more help…

espins1 · February 9, 2007, 5:21pm

Thanks for the link Tango, I like what he’s done with that kit, looks great! [:)]

SoD Stitch, I had forgotten about e-bay… I’ll hold off on bidding on anything though so we’re not bidding against each other. [:O] [swg]

SoD_Stitch · February 9, 2007, 5:37pm

You know what, don’t worry 'bout it; I’m starting to think I might rather build a Buccaneer instead (always wanted to build one of those anyway); if you do go the eBay route, I recommend the “Hobbycraft 1/48 Hawker Sea Fury Korea”: it doesn’t say “Zhengdefu” on it (cringe), and the shipping is cheaper. Good luck!

TANGO_1 · February 9, 2007, 6:06pm

There’s one on e-bay in the UK too. Comes with a nice A/M decal sheet too. Mmmmmmm…[:-,]

darson · February 9, 2007, 7:14pm

I’m afraid with all this talk of Sea Furys I just couldn’t resist. I’ve just ordered the Special Hobby 1/72 Sea Fury which is supposed to be a nice little kit.

Although 1/72 isn’t normally my scale I’m going to give it a bash anyway. Oh yeah, this doesn’t mean I’ve given up on the Seafire, that’s a definite starter as I’ve just about collected all the bits I need to do the conversion from Tamiya’s Spitfire Mk.VB.

Cheers

ruddratt · February 9, 2007, 8:08pm

I’m really excited about this particular GB. Aside from the fact that it’s my first, I’ve also been on a biplane kick for quite some time now, so the Swordfish was a perfect choice for me. I bought the kit when it was first released, and was also able to purchase the Tamiya PE for it. Come the month of April, I’ll be ready! [:D]

taxtp · February 10, 2007, 12:48am

Gday Darren et al,

I think it might be time for a Martlet. I’ll probably do it late in the build after I clear a few other projects.

I’m really keen on this one.

Cheers

Tony

TANGO_1 · February 10, 2007, 4:22am

[#welcome]

G’Day Tony!

Good to have you on board, join in whenever you’re ready.[;)]

TANGO_1 · February 10, 2007, 4:37am

We now have Fourteen! [party][party][oX)][oX)][:-,][:D][oX)][oX)][#toast][#toast][#toast]

Rum for Everyone![#toast][oX)]