Upcoming Group Build “Imperial German Air Force and Luftwaffe” Starting on May 1st
Here is the official announcement ! I have leaked it out to some of you and I have received a tremendous response. So without any further delay, I will officially start the new "Luftwaffe" group build on May 1st.
Some of you may wonder why I chose May 1st... Here's why: The Imperial German Air Force was founded on this very day, way back in 1910, on May 1st. This will cover all German aircraft from the "Great War" or World War One as it is also known.
This date was chosen, because this will allow many of us to build up some of the Wingnut Wings, Eduard, and Rhoden kits we have in the stash. I have decided to extend the time range of builds for this upcoming group all the way to the current modern day. This will allow us to build current Luftwaffe jets should you so desire. This will also cover the aircraft and vehicles used by the Luftwaffe from the 1950's when they were reborn after WW2 and became a part of NATO.
For you "Ground Pounders" out there, the Luftwaffe also had a ground force...at least during World War Two. So if you have an armored vehicle, truck or anti aircraft weapon in your stash, and you can somehow link it to the Luftwaffe, now is the time to break it out.
This advance notice gives you a month to start thinking about what you want to build.
Stay safe everyone.
George R Blair Jr said on April 3, 2021
I'm definitely in, Louis (@lgardner). I will be working around a move to a new house/city, but I think I can get one or two done.
Louis Gardner said on April 3, 2021
Thanks George ! @gblair
I'm sure this one will be running for quite a while... 🙂
I'm looking forward to see what you have in store for us.
Take care my friend.
Tom Cleaver said on April 3, 2021
Ohhhh noes! Another excuse to do a German airplane in weird and wonderful markings!
I'm in.
Louis Gardner said on April 3, 2021
Tom, @tcinla
Yes this is the perfect excuse to build !
Spiros Pendedekas said on April 3, 2021
Yet another one of your wonderful GB concepts, my good friend @lgardner!
This will be an epic GB, so many amazing building possibilities in there!
Count me in!
Louis Gardner said on April 3, 2021
Hello Spiros, @fiveten
Yes this group will have numerous possibilities. I'm really looking forward to this one. I might actually be able to clear a few unfinished builds that I have started. It fantastic to hear that you will be joining us. 🙂
Csaba said on April 3, 2021
I have to take a look on my stash, I am not sure if I have anything with Luftwaffe markings. How about the East German airforce?
Louis Gardner said on April 3, 2021
Csaba @pikofix
Absolutely ! The East German Air Force will be just fine. I happen to like the planes you have on your home page. I have at least one Ju-52 planned in 1/48 scale. Thanks for joining with us.
John vd Biggelaar said on April 3, 2021
Would like to join this GB as well, Louis @lgardner
I do have some German aircraft in stash which are asking to be build.
Louis Gardner said on April 3, 2021
Hello John, @johnb
Wonderful news my friend ! This should be a good one... I have several builds planned right away. There will not be a limit placed. The only requirement is the model must not be finished yet. I have several started 1/48 scale He-111's, (one is the ICM and the other a Monogram kit) I would like to complete.
John vd Biggelaar said on April 3, 2021
@lgardner
Still have three untouched German aircraft in stash.
Need to decide which one will be the first candidate.
Several 1/48 He111's require some storage space.
Still looking for one to accompany my old, handpainted, Ju88.
Louis Gardner said on April 3, 2021
John, @johnb
This sounds great ! We can always use another Heinkel He-111 or a Junkers Ju-88...perfect.
I have several of each started in 1/48 and I hope to get these finished. If I do, I am seriously thinking about opening up my 1/32 scale Revell He-111 and Ju-88's. Time will tell... 🙂
Erik Gjørup said on April 3, 2021
Date entered in the timemanager.
Louis Gardner said on April 3, 2021
Erik, @airbum
This is perfect ! Thanks my friend... I'm looking forward to what you have in store for us. 🙂
Chuck A. Villanueva said on April 3, 2021
count me in let me check what I have coming up. Looking forward to another German wingy thingy.
Louis Gardner said on April 3, 2021
Outstanding news Chuck ! @uscusn
This is what I was hoping to hear... 🙂
Pedro L. Rocha said on April 3, 2021
This is a GB I cannot help participating. And I will even build a ground force kit just for the exotic flavour.
Louis, @lgardber- Can I squeeze in a 50% started build? I have this baby on top of my workbench for a year now and I really want to complete him
Louis Gardner said on April 3, 2021
Pedro, @holzhamer
Certainly my friend. In every one of the group builds I have started there has been this option to enter builds that have not been completed. As long as it is not a completed build, it will work. That's a great looking 262 by the way ! I can't wait to see how it looks once you finish it up...
gary sausmikat said on April 3, 2021
Ahhhhhh... the alluring, hypnotic PULL of another interesting Gardner group build... Your timing is perfect since you've included WW1 options.
Louis Gardner said on April 3, 2021
Gary, @gwskat
I wanted it the allow WW1 aircraft as well, so that we can build a few Wingnut Wings (that's what I'm going to do) kits if we want 🙂
The Luftwaffe group build is definitely alluring... like a Siren is to the sailor...
gary sausmikat said on April 3, 2021
I'm leaning towards 1/48 kits. Leaving my WnW's for a retirement fund...LOL
Louis Gardner said on April 3, 2021
@gwskat
That's not a bad idea actually... 😉 Who knows what these kits will bring in a few years providing someone else doesn't scoop up the molds and they return under a different label. That was really too bad when they closed the doors... 🙁
John Healy said on April 3, 2021
Would Condor Legion stuff count?
Chuck A. Villanueva said on April 3, 2021
John yes definitely.
John Krukowski said on April 3, 2021
Hmmm, no commitments yet but I do have a couple of rather large 1/35 Tamiya boxes in the stash that are slated to be finished as Luftwaffe subjects. A flak 88 that can be built as deployed or being towed. To tow it there's an 8-ton halftrack. Figures included are in-action figures for the deployed 88 or riding figures to simulate the 88 crew on the move in the halftrack. I plan to do the mobile setup, with the Luftwaffe gun crew in the halftrack with its canvas top up and the 88 on its wheels in tow behind. I even have an empty shelf above my workbench to put in on when finished.
When I bought these kits (sometime in the 90's I think?) the 88 came with a Zundapp motorcycle which I stole from the 88 kit and built since I was building military bikes at the time, so that part of it is done! It's on the shelf awaiting the rest of it all. Note the Luftwaffe license number. The horse behind it has been finished since then too. More photos in my 1/35 Armo(u)r article if anyone's interested. https://imodeler.com/2021/03/hello-1-35-armor/
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Louis Gardner said on April 3, 2021
Hello again John, @krukowskijohn
These will be perfect additions to the group build. I have a 1/35 scale Dragon / DML "Smart Kit" of a Sdkfz 7/1 German half track, that has a Flak 38 which is a quad 20 MM anti aircraft weapon mounted in the rear. I think it would look good parked close to one of my planned 1/32 scale aircraft builds. I noticed the bumper nummer... WL. Perfect for the group.
PS: You really do some nice work on painting the figures. This is something I am horrible at.
Gábor Szabó said on April 3, 2021
One of my friend kindly donated a half of Eduard's Anglerangriff set (he always only build one model of a type - life is too short he says - and the box contains two kits - I was lucky 😀 ) and I long time want a Galland 109E 🙂 Great excuse, so I'm in!
Louis Gardner said on April 3, 2021
@remete
Perfect ! A Galland 109 is definitely needed... I will be looking forward to this. Thanks.
Amari Luu said on April 3, 2021
Looking forward to it. Time to get out my FW-190's.
Louis Gardner said on April 3, 2021
@themturtles
FW-190's are perfect ! The more the merrier... Thank you and I look forward to seeing your builds. Stay safe.
Robert Royes said on April 3, 2021
Oh no! Just as I managed to empty my stash. you drag me back into the game, I'm trying build as I buy. Don't know what to build yet. @lgardner.
Louis Gardner said on April 3, 2021
Hello Robert, @roofrat
I didn't mean for you to rebuild your stash collection... Sorry. But I hope that you are able to come up with something. Please keep me posted on that OK ? Thanks buddy. There is a lot of Luftwaffe stuff out there.
Take care and stay safe.
Robert Royes said on April 3, 2021
Lol, I'm sure I'll find something.
Greg Kittinger said on April 5, 2021
I'll have plenty to contribute - in the middle of my 109's project now, and want to do a couple more twins (110 for sure, maybe a Do 217 that may also fit in the night-fighter GB), plus perhaps something from my Phantom project.
Louis Gardner said on April 7, 2021
Hey Greg, @gkittinger
I am very happy to hear that you can join in on the fun. As long as the models are not yet completed, then you can add them to the group. There are a lot of options here for you.
David Mills said on April 6, 2021
A couple of projects to finish which will fit the bill for this one.
A couple to start too
Nice choice @lgardner!
Louis Gardner said on April 7, 2021
Hello David, @davem
I am looking forward to seeing what you have in store for us... 🙂
You always build some great looking planes. Your TBD Devastator looks fantastic.
Paul Higgins said on April 16, 2021
Hi, Louis... I'm a newbie to group builds, but count me in.
Regards,
Paul
Lance Ochsner said on May 3, 2021
Count me and my seven-year-old in. He's obsessed with WWI planes. We have a couple of different Fokkers we shall tackle. Incentive!
Allan J Withers said on May 6, 2021
Louis, thanks for the invite, I have a couple or so things in mind, here's three I prepared earlier !
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