dmthamade Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Soon be time for the next Group build, and wondering if a subject has been thought of/chosen. May seem early to decide, i just want to get ready for the winter build session. Really enjoyed the Winkle's Wings GB, looking forward to what the next one brings. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 We have indeed, Don! Not sure if the theme will suit you, but it'll be another Tribute GB, this time in honour of our fallen former staff member, Dan Lo Russo. Dan was quite a well-known dinosaur sculptor, not only contributing works for museums and displays, but designing a range of small scale replica toys that I believe are still available to buy. So, to honour Dan's dinosaur association, the next GB will be called Jurassic Plastic, and will encompass any LSP kit released prior to 1984. Timed to start after the end of the of the Winkle's Wings GB, though running time has yet to be determined. Kev Tony T 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Sounds like it could be fun Kev. I'll have to see if there even anything in my stash that old. When did the Tamiya F-14 come out? Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee White Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 (edited) Sounds like it could be fun Kev. I'll have to see if there even anything in my stash that old. When did the Tamiya F-14 come out? Carl 1979, methinks Edit- Whoops, close- 1980. https://www.scalemates.com/kits/133628-tamiya-60301-grumman-f-14a-tomcat Edited October 2, 2016 by Lee White BloorwestSiR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_t Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Tamiya F-14 released kit 60301 in 1980 from what I found online - Scott BloorwestSiR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Thanks gents. Looks like I've found my subject. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Leduc Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Hey Kevin, How about an hold Revell Mirage with a conversion let's say an Isracast Dagger would qualify......? Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmthamade Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 I'll have to look in the stash, though i think all i have that fits is a Tamiya Tomcat as well. I'll have to see what else i can find that may fit. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Hey Kevin, How about an hold Revell Mirage with a conversion let's say an Isracast Dagger would qualify......? Dan. Should be well OK. First release was in 1973, from what I can tell: http://www.largescaleplanes.com/kitdb/details.php?kit=246 And just to clarify, only the base kit needs to be Jurassic; modern upgrades and conversions are fine! Kev Daniel Leduc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 The only kit I've got which may qualify is Revell's re-boxing of the Matchbox Tiger Moth.....would this be ok Kev? Max MikeC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 The only kit I've got which may qualify is Revell's re-boxing of the Matchbox Tiger Moth.....would this be ok Kev? Max Yep - reboxings and re-releases are OK, as long as the base plastic has its genesis prior to 1984. Kev mozart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Yep - reboxings and re-releases are OK, as long as the base plastic has its genesis prior to 1984. Kev Great stuff, I see the kit was originally released as long ago as 1979 so it qualifies on all counts. It's mind-boggling to think that this iconic widely known and manufactured aircraft hasn't been issued in our scale since then! Max MikeC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Jurassic Plastic - great concept. If I can get a move on I might also be up for a 1/32 Tamiya Tomcat, especially with Eli's new decals. I am assuming markings might be from a later era but that's not an inhibitor given the options. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Griewski Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 (edited) We have indeed, Don! Not sure if the theme will suit you, but it'll be another Tribute GB, this time in honour of our fallen former staff member, Dan Lo Russo. Dan was quite a well-known dinosaur sculptor, not only contributing works for museums and displays, but designing a range of small scale replica toys that I believe are still available to buy. So, to honour Dan's dinosaur association, the next GB will be called Jurassic Plastic, and will encompass any LSP kit released prior to 1984. Timed to start after the end of the of the Winkle's Wings GB, though running time has yet to be determined. Kev Prior to 1984!!!? Is that not the era of mucho fill,sand,fill, repeat then re-scribe? May I build a modern dinosaur kit? After all the Dino's are waaay before 1984. The new t-Rex looks very cool. I will look for older Dino kits. Maybe Tamiya pioneered some thing. Rick Edited October 2, 2016 by Rick Griewski LSP_Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 (edited) Looking forward to this Kev... But curious...why the year 1984? Sounds very Orwellian! Rich Edited October 2, 2016 by allthumbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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