I tried to look the other way, but it’s time I built a Grumman something. Don’t know what yet, maybe the 1/32 Hellcat. Not sure yet. Depends on which kit in pile calls the loudest. You know the voice…build me…Build Me…BUILD ME!!!
Dave, I have you listed as a participant. Just let us know if you have to drop out. Welcome aboard!
John, welcome aboard! I know the what you are saying about the voice. I have lots of the Grumman aircraft in my stash, and they’re all saying BUILD ME! Right now I’m thinking I’m going to build the Albatross since it’s been in my stash for several years and there is a Coast Guard option that looks like it could be a really colorful build. But the Accurate Miniatures 1/48 F3F is also talking to me pretty loudly, as is the Academy 1/48 Bearcat. Choices choices choices!
The bearcat gets my vote (if this is even open for opinions)…I’ve heard very nice things about the Academy kit. There are some nice pictures of one over on http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/ today of the Hobbycraft kit, which is supposedly the same as the Academy offering.
Italeri is getting ready to release a 1/48 Tigercat. I’ll probably pick that one up since the most recent release I recall in this scale was the AMT/ERTL kit that came out in the mid-90s when I got back into this hobby after several years away. For some reason I didn’t get that kit at the time and now it seems that bidding wars begin in earnest on ebay for that kit.
I’ve seen that…I really like the markings that Itlaeri is going with for this re-release (Korean War declas). I’ll keep my eyes peeled for that one. I usually pick up a kit or two at the local IMPS show in the Fall. Maybe the AMT/Ertl kit will show up.
Grumman has put out some great aircraft over the years. I am sure as we get closer to the start date, you’ll have quite a few more participants in this GB.
As someone else has also stated, I am a bit buried in group builds right now myself, including a group that I just started, but as a former carrier sailor, I cannot resist a build featuring Grumman products. Please add me as a participant, and I will do some thinking as to which of my kits I will use for this build.
You can add another neighbor to your list. Put me down for the 1/72 Hasegawa F9F Panther. I plan to do the VF-51 F9F-3 that made the first Navy jet kill in Korea, in July, 1950. Guess it will be OOB.
My next choice would have been the Albatross, so I look forward to following yours. I just need to get off my duff and do some building for other GBs I’ve signed up for.
Looking forward to Sept. BTW are there any LHS’s near you?
Welcome aboard! I don’t know of any LHS’s here in the Katy area. I actually work in Sugar Land and the closest I know is across the street from my office, RC’s.
I’m also looking forward to September. Football season starts and I have found a way to continue modeling during the season - install a TV in my garage where I do my modeling. That way when the wife gets sick of the games, I can just go to the garage.[:D]
John, I don’t know specifically of a place that sells Gunze paints but you might try either I & I in Bellaire or Larry’s Hobby Shop up in Spring (I think that’s where it is - 1960 @ I-45). Those are the biggest two shops I’m aware of. There’s also a place on I-45 @ El Dorado down in Clear Lake but I can’t think of the name, but I don’t remember a huge selection of paint brands in there.
I have been to M&M…they didnt have much in the way of Gunze. Mostly Acryl and MM Enamals…Ill have to see about making a trip to Spring…I just dont want to have to drive that far…know what I mean…
