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Maritime Patrol GB Inspirations Thread
« on: April 30, 2022, 02:46:29 PM »
Box top says it all! ;)
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Re: Maritime Patrol GB Inspirations Thread
« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2022, 03:04:06 PM »
Starting this off:

Whif;





Real;

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Re: Maritime Patrol GB Inspirations Thread
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Re: Maritime Patrol GB Inspirations Thread
« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2022, 02:42:31 AM »


CFBV
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Re: Maritime Patrol GB Inspirations Thread
« Reply #6 on: May 02, 2022, 02:41:39 AM »


More here
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Re: Maritime Patrol GB Inspirations Thread
« Reply #7 on: May 02, 2022, 06:56:38 AM »
Hmmmm……..
I’ve got a Viking in the stash!

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Re: Maritime Patrol GB Inspirations Thread
« Reply #8 on: May 02, 2022, 11:23:14 AM »
Hmmmm……..
I’ve got a Viking in the stash!

So do I, plus 2 more Trackers, a Catalina, several bombers & a couple of ships that could be shoe-horned into the GB. :D

My issue, right now, is TIME & the lack thereof. :icon_crap:

Keeping an eye on the GB is one thing, finding time to build for it is a completely different kettle of fish! However, I shall keep trying to find some space! ;)
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Re: Maritime Patrol GB Inspirations Thread
« Reply #9 on: May 02, 2022, 01:12:17 PM »
Looking at (not committed) Revell B-2 ATB for maritime patrol.   Could be combat or SAR type.   Have concept basics figured.
Point is to avoid overly complex mods so is buildable within time window.   Be traveling, can't start until mid May.

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Re: Maritime Patrol GB Inspirations Thread
« Reply #10 on: May 02, 2022, 02:13:46 PM »
Just had a look at my Catalina.

1994 boxing (per ScaleMates) of the 1964 Airfix mould, manufactured by Heller in France, under the Humbrol umbrella. :-\

Bucket loads of flash & warped ... Oh, man, is it warped! :o


Still, it's the most likely candidate for this build, followed by my (original 1978 boxing) Hasegawa 1/72 Viking S-3A (the Italeri 1/48 S-A/B is going to require more time & effort than I can spare).
« Last Edit: May 02, 2022, 02:19:10 PM by Old Wombat »
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Re: Maritime Patrol GB Inspirations Thread
« Reply #11 on: May 03, 2022, 12:41:36 AM »
Hmmmm...maybe something involving the Shin Meiwa PS-1/US-1A/US-2...
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Re: Maritime Patrol GB Inspirations Thread
« Reply #12 on: May 03, 2022, 06:58:12 AM »
I have 2 Atlantis Seamaster kits in the stash too. I too just don’t have time to start another project as much as I’d like too!

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Re: Maritime Patrol GB Inspirations Thread
« Reply #14 on: May 04, 2022, 02:46:55 AM »
 :smiley:
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Re: Maritime Patrol GB Inspirations Thread
« Reply #15 on: May 04, 2022, 12:13:15 PM »
The Finnish Border Guard is looking for a replacement for the Dornier. I believe it will be something larger.

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Re: Maritime Patrol GB Inspirations Thread
« Reply #16 on: May 05, 2022, 02:53:19 AM »
May I suggest:



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Re: Maritime Patrol GB Inspirations Thread
« Reply #17 on: May 05, 2022, 10:52:52 AM »


Started this a few years back and currently dabbling with it again (so a tad too far along for an entry here)

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Re: Maritime Patrol GB Inspirations Thread
« Reply #18 on: May 05, 2022, 11:01:17 AM »
Started this a few years back and currently dabbling with it again (so a tad too far along for an entry here)


Unfortunately, I have to agree, Ray, it would have been great to see it in the GB. 8) :icon_crap:
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Re: Maritime Patrol GB Inspirations Thread
« Reply #19 on: May 05, 2022, 11:03:32 AM »
May I suggest:



CFBV

Certainly can, Greg! I was hoping someone would look at UAV patrol aircraft/vessels.
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Re: Maritime Patrol GB Inspirations Thread
« Reply #20 on: May 05, 2022, 01:13:22 PM »
I just remembered I have an ancient Bison kit in the stash. (The Soviet aircraft, not a Buffalo.) It’s mostly assembled but needs repair work and it’s never been painted. Probably to far along but could be interesting. I’ve been wondering what to do with it for a long time.

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Re: Maritime Patrol GB Inspirations Thread
« Reply #21 on: May 05, 2022, 05:39:44 PM »
Run it past me in the Maritime Patrol GB Public Discussion Thread (with pic's?) & I'll give you a decision.
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Re: Maritime Patrol GB Inspirations Thread
« Reply #22 on: May 09, 2022, 01:51:56 AM »
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« Last Edit: May 09, 2022, 01:58:06 AM by GTX_Admin »
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Re: Maritime Patrol GB Inspirations Thread
« Reply #24 on: May 09, 2022, 03:18:06 AM »
What about more P-2J operators than just Japan?

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