Group build

[viper3111]

Hi all

Thank You every one who has shown an interest in this I am now going to get things started.
To begin with I thought I would start this thread to throw some themes into the air, please feel free to add your ideas to it as nothing is set in stone.

Some I think may be of interest;

F-86's in world service (any scale)
Lakenheath through the years (any scale)
F-4's in world service (48th scale)
World navy's through the years (any scale)
Drones through the years (any scale)
Vietnam (any scale)
Korea (any scale)
Russian hardware through the years (48th scale)
Captured WWII aircraft (any scale)

[jamesv9820]

Lakenheath through the years (any scale)

World navy's through the years (any scale)

Would be interested in either of those...

[Flyingmonster]

I like the sounds of those!! Shaun I have PM you mate!

I quite like the sound of the Russian Hardware and World Navys!

[SteveS]

Lakenheath through the years (any scale) - that's the one!

[jamesv9820]

if it is Lakenheath - the question begs - which ne to build - An F-4C/D Phantom; F-15C; or for15E All tamiya 1/32??????

[SteveS]

Or a 149 Squadron RAF Stirling???

[jamesv9820]

Not got a Stirling in stock.. might be tempted to go with the good old strike eagle!

[viper3111]

Thanks for all of those

It seems like lakenheath through the years seems to be a winner, the two bobs heath decals are still up for grabs if any one is interested. Ive still got my Daco 48th sheet to use with all F-15 markings on it so if anyone gets stuck Im sure may have some left over.

Im happy with what ever is decided with regards to aircraft type but I think the scale should be up to the individual as I havnt got a 32nd F-15 but do have a 48th one. I think I have some heath 'varks' decals some where so what about F-4's, F-111's and F-15's.
Although I do like the idea of all Tamya 32nd 15's. What about some could do Tamiya 32nd eagles and others could do 48th hasegawa's

Other than that please keep the ideas flowing as we can always come back to them as and when.

[viper3111]

We seem to have a theme for the first group build (roughly) so I am wondering when people would like it to start. There is no hard and fast time or date as I would like it to be enjoyable for every one and will finsh when every one has posted there build in the 'showcase'.
I am currently working on my F-16C victim viper so I wont start anything new until that's finshed, but if others would like to start then thats fine. There is no real rules other than please keep to the current theme, if you arnt sure if yours is ok then please feel free to PM me. But im sure that it will be simple so that every one can join in.

So if every one is happy our first FC group build will be 'Lakenheath through the years' in any scale. This can include any aircraft that was/is based at the 'heath' throughout the years. This can include special schemes like the tigermeet F-15E and any others that interests you.

If any one isnt happy or to sure about this theme then please share you thoughts with us, as I said its not set in stone and t can be changed up until we start

[jamesv9820]

Shaun,

Many thanks for setting this up; I need to get the avainocs cockpit for the Strike Eagle before I get started. Like you I also have to finish my F-16D Barak off too so I wont be starting for a while as yet!

Saying that I might start the weapons as they are just something that takes time!

How about a six month deadline?

Also if you need any help with anything for the group build just say so

[viper3111]

Many thanks for that, the six months thing sounds ok to me, we will just see what anyone else says.

A bit of topic but which barak are you doing?

[jamesv9820]

Shaun,

Its the 1/32 Isracast conversion, using the F-16CJ as a donor kit. Looks good so far, getting ready for the camo scheme!

Many thanks for that, the six months thing sounds ok to me, we will just see what anyone else says.

A bit of topic but which barak are you doing?

[viper3111]

I dont think that KC-135's have been based at lakenheath, I know they pop in from time to time (please corect me if im wrong).

As for what you can use, please feel free to use what ever kit, decals (within the theme) and detailing sets you want to. This is purely people building to the same theme, what and how you build is up to you. So you could do a SOTB or an ultra detailed build, there is no judging it is purely for fun and then sharing your hard work wth others.

[Flyingmonster]

I like the sound of that very much!! I will have a look and see what I can build!!

[viper3111]

Here is something to give you some ideas for based Lakenheath aircraft.

RAF Lakenheath and the 48th Fighter Wing

RAF Lakenheath was built in 1941 and in January 1942 Stirlings of 149 Squadron started operations here as a satellite of Mildenhall.

In April 1942 149 Squadron fully moved to Lakenheath and was based here for two years, later to specialise in mine-laying. 199 Squadron arrived in Wellingtons in July 1943 and then converted to Stirlings.

In May 1944 199 Squadron moved to North Creake and 149 moved to Methwold.

Lakenheath was inactive until July 1948 when the USAAF flew in B29s of 2nd Bomb Group as part of the Berlin airlift. Transports and Tankers followed and in 1951 93rd Bomb Group flew B50's from the base. Giant B36's and Globemasters followed.

High security arrived in 1952 with a high wire fence so that B47s could arrive in 1953 together with other "secret" planes including the U2.

In 1956 the B47 strategic bombers moved to the Midlands.

In 1960 the Americans removed their nuclear capable fighters out of France and the 48th Wing moved into Lakenheath from Chaumont with F100 Super Sabres and were reassigned from the 17th Air Force to the 3rd Air Force. Both Mildenhall and Lakenheath became SAC bases with this move. Later the 48th FW were to fly F4s, and in 1977 the F111s were introduced which were later to see action over Libya and in the Gulf.

In 1980 the F111s were modified by the installation of the Pave Tack system which allowed weapons delivery around the clock, from high or low altitudes.

On 15 April 1986, 18 USAFE F111F fighter bombers flew from Lakenheath to join 15 A6 and A7 attack planes from the USS America and USS Coral Sea in the Mediterranean to bomb terrorist-related targets in Tripoli and Benghazi. One F111 and its crew of two did not return.
In August 1990 18 of Lakenheath's F111s are deployed to Saudi Arabia as part of Desert Shield. 14 more go in September, 20 in November and 12 in December. Desert Storm began on 16th January 1991.

The F111s were to leave the 48th FW at Lakenheath during 1992 and the last one left in December 1992.

Lakenheath now flies the F15E fighter planes with the distinctive twin tails. The first F15E in Europe come to Lakenheath in February 1992. 48 in total were delivered up to May 1994 to the 48th Fighter Wing.

This may also help with some ideas

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Lakenh ... ghter_Wing

[viper3111]

A couple of F-15 numbers

http://www.milairman.co.uk/48fwdata/f15 ... mpster.htm

And another history of the base, im trying to find serials of based aircraft. I think i will have to ask the people in the know.

http://wapedia.mobi/en/RAF_Lakenheath

[Flyingmonster]

If anyone can help me with any F100s that have been based there that would be cracking!!!

[viper3111]

I found these, it may be some use on the F-100's

http://www.f-100.org/hun020.shtml

http://raflakenheath.homestead.com/RAFL ... Page3.html

[viper3111]

This may help with some ideas as well

http://raflakenheath.homestead.com/RAFLakenheath.html

[Flyingmonster]

Shaun one word... LEGEND!!!