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1980`s RAF Group Build Chat Thread

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1980`s RAF Group Build Chat Thread

Post by tc2324 » Wed Nov 13, 2013 3:53 pm

The vote is over and the people have spoken. Here`s your thread to chat, discuss and state your intentions for the 80`s RAF GB which starts Saturday 30th November.
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Re: 1980`s RAF Group Build Chat Thread

Post by ArabJazzie » Wed Nov 13, 2013 4:35 pm

Nice TC,
Well, when i noticed this one had won the vote, i was kinda disappointed as the era isnt really in the que for me just now! Then i remembered i bought an Esci F-4J in colours that TC will recognize!

Then there is the Harrier project i started for a GB over on Airshows, so i think that will be continued here with a GR3 and T4. The T4 is in concrete as im sure ive seen one of the choices OOB, during the 80s, but if someone else comes along wanting to build their own F-4 and GR3, im sure i will find something else!
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Re: 1980`s RAF Group Build Chat Thread

Post by atech » Wed Nov 13, 2013 7:33 pm

Quick question.

I know the aircraft has to have been I service in the 80s but does it have to be in an 80s colour scheme?

I just need to check my references for my proposed project.

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Re: 1980`s RAF Group Build Chat Thread

Post by steve149c » Wed Nov 13, 2013 10:09 pm

Oh choices choices, will have to see what I have in the stash, probably a hawk - yes I think a 1/48 Hawk T1W in grey with a black tail and some kind of cat on it!

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Re: 1980`s RAF Group Build Chat Thread

Post by tc2324 » Wed Nov 13, 2013 11:31 pm

atech wrote:Quick question.

I know the aircraft has to have been I service in the 80s but does it have to be in an 80s colour scheme?

I just need to check my references for my proposed project.

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From my understanding of the proposal for this GB, the aircraft and scheme should be any RAF type that was in service from 1980 to 1989.
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Re: 1980`s RAF Group Build Chat Thread

Post by atech » Thu Nov 14, 2013 10:50 am

My problem is that I have evidence that the scheme I want to do definately existed in Aug 1979, but I dont know for how long.

I will take a chance and see.

My next problem is how I am going to post pictures since my ISP seems to have closed down my personal webspace!

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Re: 1980`s RAF Group Build Chat Thread

Post by tc2324 » Thu Nov 14, 2013 11:34 am

Find out if the scheme existed past 1st January 1980 if you can?

If not, then how close was it? Personally I don`t see a problem with it and I`m happy for others to express their views.

Of course the 1980`s wasn`t just grey/green wrap around. BoB aircraft could be included providing the markings are from that decade as well as rasberry ripple. I`m pretty sure their were a few experimental schemes knocking around as well so it`s quite open when it comes to choice.
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Re: 1980`s RAF Group Build Chat Thread

Post by tc2324 » Thu Nov 14, 2013 1:19 pm

ArabJazzie wrote:Nice TC,
Well, when i noticed this one had won the vote, i was kinda disappointed as the era isnt really in the que for me just now! Then i remembered i bought an Esci F-4J in colours that TC will recognize!

Then there is the Harrier project i started for a GB over on Airshows, so i think that will be continued here with a GR3 and T4. The T4 is in concrete as im sure ive seen one of the choices OOB, during the 80s, but if someone else comes along wanting to build their own F-4 and GR3, im sure i will find something else!
Arabest,
Geoff.
The only 80`s RAF type I have in the stash is the F-4J(UK). Although I may wait to see what Santa brings as I won`t be joining in until then.
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Re: 1980`s RAF Group Build Chat Thread

Post by tc2324 » Thu Nov 14, 2013 1:21 pm

steve149c wrote:Oh choices choices, will have to see what I have in the stash, probably a hawk - yes I think a 1/48 Hawk T1W in grey with a black tail and some kind of cat on it!

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Hate to say it mate, but if your referring to a 74 Sqn Hawk, they didn`t exist until 1992. :(
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Re: 1980`s RAF Group Build Chat Thread

Post by steve149c » Thu Nov 14, 2013 2:59 pm

Oh pants, hehe, ok will have to think of another plan (rats) - I thought they were 1989, but there ya go! Will find something nice and exciting then
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Re: 1980`s RAF Group Build Chat Thread

Post by Typhoon2 » Thu Nov 14, 2013 5:44 pm

I shall be building the matchbox 1/72 phantom! But can't decide whether to do it in royal navy or RAF camo?

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Post by tc2324 » Thu Nov 14, 2013 7:32 pm

Typhoon2 wrote:I shall be building the matchbox 1/72 phantom! But can't decide whether to do it in royal navy or RAF camo?
The name of the GB should be able to help you decide that particular question stu..... ;) :D
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Re: 1980`s RAF Group Build Chat Thread

Post by waghorn41 » Thu Nov 14, 2013 7:53 pm

I think I'll build a ...............................Hunter :D

Oh come on guys what did you expect :roll:
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Re: 1980`s RAF Group Build Chat Thread

Post by steve149c » Fri Nov 15, 2013 9:11 am

waghorn41 wrote:I think I'll build a ...............................Hunter :D

Oh come on guys what did you expect :roll:
Just a normal hunter or a display scheme one?
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Re: 1980`s RAF Group Build Chat Thread

Post by waghorn41 » Fri Nov 15, 2013 8:14 pm

steve149c wrote:Just a normal hunter or a display scheme one?
Think I'll do the 12 Squadron T7, XL573, with the wrap-around camo.
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Re: 1980`s RAF Group Build Chat Thread

Post by atech » Sat Nov 16, 2013 8:15 pm

Bingo

Have found a picture of my colour scheme dated May 1980, so its game on and I will be joining Waghorn41 by building one of the Brawdy Hunters.

Just need to sort out my webspace now so that I can post pictures.

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Re: 1980`s RAF Group Build Chat Thread

Post by Vulcanone » Sun Nov 17, 2013 1:01 am

The Royal Navy passed all its Phantoms to the RAF in 1978, so its not likely to work if you are doing a 1980s GB.

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Re: 1980`s RAF Group Build Chat Thread

Post by Typhoon2 » Sun Nov 17, 2013 9:39 am

tc2324 wrote:
Typhoon2 wrote:I shall be building the matchbox 1/72 phantom! But can't decide whether to do it in royal navy or RAF camo?
The name of the GB should be able to help you decide that particular question stu..... ;) :D
Doh! :blush: :blush: :blush: should of read the title!

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Re: 1980`s RAF Group Build Chat Thread

Post by EGDR » Mon Nov 18, 2013 4:12 pm

I'm thinking of doing a Jag, doesn't look like the shop has any in though. If I can't get one of those I will probably end up finally ordering the replacement parts for my Airfix Vulcan.

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Re: 1980`s RAF Group Build Chat Thread

Post by peejay75 » Tue Nov 19, 2013 2:03 pm

Hmm time to start thinking.......Jaguar T bird i think.

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