Summer 2023 Blitz **Complete & Archived**

[Old_Tonto]

I could be in, although you know my success rate with these!

This could be the year Tony.

[jssel]

I have a few guidelines that help me prepare for a Blitz.

1. A subject you have a strong interest in.

2. Good fitting kit with few parts count.

3. Simple paint scheme like a single color or maybe two.

Get all your references together now to study up before your build date. Decide if OTB or any mods that will be needed.
I have yellowed decals taped to the south facing window already.
All of this will get you pumped up to get going.

Don’t forget your blitz clock.

Optional: a playlist of favorite music to entertain and your
mascots.

[VickersVandal]

I may have to think about this, but I'm looking at the Sopwith Scooter VV did in the last one.
Better get looking for an alternative, my stash of blitz-able kits is low.

It can be a surprisingly fast build. Make sure you have a quick option for woodgrain, a supply of EZ line or similar and you're away.

[JohnRatzenberger]

Actually, I have a couple Arma kits which solves the rigging issue

[VickersVandal]

Actually, I have a couple Arma kits which solves the rigging issue

Fokker E.V?...

I'm probably going to opt for the Nieuport Triplane, but we'll see how I'm feeling closer to the day.

[beany]

Count me in as always. ALDI are doing cheap Airfix starter sets at the moment and the wife wants to take a trip there tomorrow anyway so I will see what I can get. The Sherman would be first choice and very "Blitzable" I imagine, with the P40 Warhawk/Tomahawk in desert camo as 2nd choice.

[PaulBradley]

Your forum is open! Wander on over and create your build thread!

https://uamf.org.uk/viewforum.php?f=480

[JohnRatzenberger]

I was supposed to get paints squared away today until we had internet issues …. that will narrow choices …still isn’t quite right, so TBC tomorow :(

[beany]

Count me in as always. ALDI are doing cheap Airfix starter sets at the moment and the wife wants to take a trip there tomorrow anyway so I will see what I can get.

Just got back but didn't find a single kit in ALDI; I even had the wife looking. I haven't got the guts to tell her that I've just realised it is LIDL who are actually doing the starter sets - Doh! I'll take a walk to LIDL by myself in the morning.

[iggie]

Count me in as always. ALDI are doing cheap Airfix starter sets at the moment and the wife wants to take a trip there tomorrow anyway so I will see what I can get.

Just got back but didn't find a single kit in ALDI; I even had the wife looking. I haven't got the guts to tell her that I've just realised it is LIDL who are actually doing the starter sets - Doh! I'll take a walk to LIDL by myself in the morning.

[JohnRatzenberger]

Count me in as always. ALDI are doing cheap Airfix starter sets at the moment and the wife wants to take a trip there tomorrow anyway so I will see what I can get.

Just got back but didn't find a single kit in ALDI; I even had the wife looking. I haven't got the guts to tell her that I've just realised it is LIDL who are actually doing the starter sets - Doh! I'll take a walk to LIDL by myself in the morning.

Well, Al, you got 3 of the 4 letters right

[PaulBradley]

Aldilidl de deee……

[beany]

LIDL visited - Blitz fodder purchased; all's well that ends well!

[jssel]

Great choice, Al. Looking forward to your build.

[TeeELL]

I’ve a kit in mind but we will see. Actually, on reflection, I’ve a couple of candidates.