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Build your favourite RAF aircraft of the century (1918-2018)
Your build diary can be of any aircraft operated by the RAF, Bomber, Fighter, Helicopter, Transport or Trainer etc - Any scale, 1/144, 1/72, 1/32, 1/24 etc.
Prizes for winner and runner up - a model kit of your choice up to a value £100 for the winner and £75 for the runner up.
Build start is from the 1st Jan 2018 - your build must be complete and it be posted into the finished build gallery no later than the 1st August 2018.
RAF100 Rules:
1. All builds must have a build diary posted exclusively on ModelSpace, (or associated MS forum such as ModelSpace Germany). Entries must not be shared elsewhere during or after the competition end., Failure to observe this rule will result in the entry being void and the member excluded from the competition.
2. Strictly one Entry per person/member (family votes are not permitted).
3. Your entry must be nominated as "RAF100 Build Entry" within the text content of your first post (not in the post title). No build nomination = void entry!
4. All entries should be posted into the relevant build diary sections of the UK forum. Once you announce your build is complete, it should be posted into the Finished Builds Gallery
5. If you choose to enter, you are obliged to place a vote for one of the entries (not your own).
6. Goading of members to vote for a particular entry will not be tolerated. The post will be removed and you will lose your chance to vote.
7. You can add your aircraft into a diorama display is you wish - Each element of the display must be within the same build topic.
8. Once your build has been started, the subject cannot then be changed.
9. Voting will take place across the 2nd - 8th August 2018 - the two RAF100 entries which receive the most member votes by 5pm GMT on the 8th Aug will be deemed Winner and Runner-up. In the event of a tie, Admin will choose the winner.
10. Note - This competition is only open to the following regions: United Kingdom, USA, Germany & Northern Ireland.
The winner and runner-up will be announced on the 9th August 2018.
The Prizes - A model kit of your choice up to a value £100 for the winner and £75 for the runner up (or equivalent currency).
Feel free to announce your entry below and send a PM to me to have your entry added to the entry list...
RAF100 Build Entries
Fairey Swordfish Mk1 by delboy271155
https://forum.model-spac...spx?g=posts&t=25382
Supermarine Walrus Mk.1 by Diseased Bunny
https://forum.model-spac...amp;m=266258#post266258
Bristol F.2b fighter by Jase
https://forum.model-spac...spx?g=posts&t=25250
Airfix 1/72 Avro Vulcan by CaptnBirdseye
https://forum.model-spac...amp;m=266349#post266349
1/48 Lancaster bomber BI/III by Tigerace
https://forum.model-spac...=266635&#post266635
1/48 SEAKING HAR.Mk 3 Falklands by Mogwai
https://forum.model-spac...=266606&#post266606
Bristol Beaufighter by Pemberg
https://forum.model-spac...amp;m=266742#post266742
Tony's Curtiss Tomahawk Mk.II 1:48 by birdaj2
https://forum.model-spac...spx?g=posts&t=25471
Al's Lightning build by Spal
https://forum.model-spac...amp;m=273995#post273995
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I'm planning on building the 1/12 Spitfire kit for my BOTY 2018, could I enter it in this competition as well or would I need a separate entry?
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michael.rolph wrote:I'm planning on building the 1/12 Spitfire kit for my BOTY 2018, could I enter it in this competition as well or would I need a separate entry? Afraid not, they are separate competitions.
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Ok my entry will be a straight box build of the revel 1:48 Bristol F.2B, in its 1918 livery
you can follow the build hear
http://forum.model-space...spx?g=posts&t=25250
Jase“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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I`m so glad there`s some time to make a decision.  Not as wether to enter. "I`m in", but the choice I have to make.  I`ve just been into the wharehouse, sorry mean workroom and come out with this list of possibilities: Vulcan B Mk2 Hawker Hurricane Mk1 Hawker Sidley GR3 Hawker Typhoon Fairey Fulmer Mk1 Fairey Swordfish Mk1 and then two Dio`s: Spitfire Airfield Dio Somme Dio inc: Royal Aircraft Factory BE2C OMG Some pics added to show how hard the choice is. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) delboy271155 attached the following image(s): COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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And for further ideas and inspiration how about this new magazine just out? http://shop.keypublishin...4JU,5CCZX,IOSGEL,KN1RX,1Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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[quote=birdaj2]And for further ideas and inspiration how about this new magazine just out? http://shop.keypublishin...JU,5CCZX,IOSGEL,KN1RX,1[/quote] I`ve enough choices, but that`s a nice find Tony well spotted.  Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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delboy271155 wrote:I`m so glad there`s some time to make a decision. Not as wether to enter. "I`m in", but the choice I have to make. I`ve just been into the wharehouse, sorry mean workroom and come out with this list of possibilities: Vulcan B Mk2 Hawker Hurricane Mk1 Hawker Sidley GR3 Hawker Typhoon Fairey Fulmer Mk1 Fairey Swordfish Mk1 and then two Dio`s: Spitfire Airfield Dio Somme Dio inc: Royal Aircraft Factory BE2C OMG Some pics added to show how hard the choice is. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) Would love to see a vulcan build “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Its a choice between the Vulcan and Typhoon for me.........................Typhoon gets my vote.
Al
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I Go with the swordfish  regards Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
So Much to Build,But What a Hobby!
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Somethings been niggling on my mind today about the Swordfish. So dug further into the stash, ventured into the etch collection and came up with the little gem below. Suffice to say my mind is now made up. The Fairey Swordfish will be go in January. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) delboy271155 attached the following image(s): COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi I'll be entering for bit of fun ,just ordered this so not got it yet .be hasegawa 1/48 scale RAF rescue helicopter. Cheers mick mogwai attached the following image(s): Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank,
built, Mclaren M P 4 - 23. Occre london tram,
Stash.airfix 1/24 mosquito. Diag Virginia schooner, tamiya 1/6 honda 750, tamiya 1/35 famo, tamiya 1/35 flak 88.
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That’s a nice idea, we don’t have many copter builds
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delboy271155 wrote:Somethings been niggling on my mind today about the Swordfish. So dug further into the stash, ventured into the etch collection and came up with the little gem below. Suffice to say my mind is now made up. The Fairey Swordfish will be go in January. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) There is a build the swordfish book that is very good https://www.ebay.co.uk/i...-Magazine-/122883375392
“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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jase wrote:delboy271155 wrote:Somethings been niggling on my mind today about the Swordfish. So dug further into the stash, ventured into the etch collection and came up with the little gem below. Suffice to say my mind is now made up. The Fairey Swordfish will be go in January. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) There is a build the swordfish book that is very good https://www.ebay.co.uk/i...-Magazine-/122883375392
Thanks Jase I`ll have a look into this. Interesting. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Thinking of building the 1/48 Tamiya Lancaster for this not sure yet though regards Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
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tigerace wrote:Thinking of building the 1/48 Tamiya Lancaster for this not sure yet though regards Phil Nice thought, which Tamiya kit version as they have 3 variants, the standard Bomber or the Dambuster or the Grand Slam?
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Tom I was thinking of the normal bomber which i already have with extra`s regards Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
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tigerace wrote: Tom I was thinking of the normal bomber which i already have with extra`s regards Phil Phil Either which way i shall follow along with interest as i have never seen one of the Tamiya Lancasters come together. Hope it goes well for you. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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