Mad Steve 20,611 Posted October 30, 2022 Report Share Posted October 30, 2022 Good morning everyone. The last GB of the year will kick off on the 15th November and as the title suggests, it has a racing theme. Planes, Boats, Cars, Bikes, Sci-fi, Whatever, you name it, if its a racing machine, its in. As I said before, start date is Nov 15th and it will run through till Feb 15th. So go have a shufti around your stash's, see what you've got and we'll see you at the start line 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gorby 17,213 Posted October 30, 2022 Report Share Posted October 30, 2022 Sorry I won't be taking part in this one either - I've just found something which I'm thinking of scratching. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PaulTRose 9,090 Posted October 30, 2022 Report Share Posted October 30, 2022 im in just going to take me to the 15th to decide!!.......quick scan of the stash shows about 2 dozen potentials 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ExNurseGaz 767 Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 I'd like to have a go! There's an un-boxed Airfix Aston Martin DBR9 cluttering up my stash. Here's a chance to build it! Dunno if I have the decals, though. Can I whif it? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Col. 7,396 Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 Hmm, Ducati 888, Yamaha YZF-R1M, Supermarine S6B. That's all I can think of in the stash off-hand but sure there was a 602 squadron Spitfire which partook in a post-war air race if that counts - will have to check but if so it'd be another addition to that part of my collection. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PaulTRose 9,090 Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 4 bikes, 1 plane, 17 cars in the stash that fit the bill.......decisions, decisions 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RWG686 33,100 Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 1 hour ago, PaulT said: decisions None of the above. 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Steve 20,611 Posted October 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 I must be honest and say I can't think I've ever seen a racing Helicopter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RWG686 33,100 Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 58 minutes ago, Mad Steve said: I can't think I've ever seen a racing Helicopter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Steve 20,611 Posted October 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 But that's not racing. Thats two dumbass's driving/flying like numpties and irritating the nice people on a Polish Airbase. I mean real racing, racing helicopters. A physical race between a number of helicopters If there's one person on this forum that should know the answer to this question.... it's you 1 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Col. 7,396 Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 1 minute ago, Mad Steve said: But that's not racing. Thats two dumbass's driving/flying like numpties and irritating the nice people on a Polish Airbase. I mean real racing, racing helicopters. A physical race between a number of helicopters If there's one person on this forum that should know the answer to this question.... it's you Here you go Helicopter Racing League Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Col. 7,396 Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 Sorry, I'll stop being a gype now (for the moment at least...) 1 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TimJ 50 Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 I've got plenty of candidates so I'm in. Just need to decide which one. 🤔 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vaastav 2,810 Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 I can't really as I have nothing that fits the bill (no I don't have a T-72 lying around to do in Tank Biathlon scheme) 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RWG686 33,100 Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 5 hours ago, Vaastav said: no I don't have a T-72 lying around to do in Tank Biathlon scheme) You'll just have to enter your ZTZ-96B instead. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RWG686 33,100 Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 On 31/10/2022 at 15:57, Mad Steve said: A physical race between a number of helicopters No. Much more fun bimbling along at 90 kts , occasionally stopping in the hover to view the scenery, (A tale from work there!) without having to worry about another 5345000 parts rotating around oil leaks up your backside. @Col.beat me to it. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PaulTRose 9,090 Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 5 hours ago, RWG686 said: No. Much more fun bimbling along at 90 kts , occasionally stopping in the hover to view the scenery, (A tale from work there!) without having to worry about another 5345000 parts rotating around oil leaks up your backside. @Col.beat me to it. 1 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RWG686 33,100 Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 @Vaastav can enter after all... 1 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jessie_C 11,318 Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 1 hour ago, RWG686 said: @Vaastav can enter after all... That is absolutely amazing. I wonder where/if colour photos can be found? Oh, look! They also did a fish! 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RWG686 33,100 Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 That fish is amazing! Here's the elephant story However, it wasn’t until the annual Republic Day parade, held in New Delhi at some point in the 1970s, that the Chetak was lifted into stardom. On January 26, soldiers marched along the Rajpath Boulevard, tanks rumbled by, and trucks carried performers showcasing all kinds of impressive stunts. There were few surprises until an unexpected guest appeared. A flying elephant. It was one of the helicopters belonging to IAF Helicopter Unit No. 116. According to some accounts, the unit was still equipped with original French Alouette IIIs, which could, in theory, mean it was the late 1960s. The entire body of the aircraft was covered in richly decorated textiles, complete with four hollow ‘legs’, two massive ‘ears’, a pair of ‘tusks’, and a massive ‘trunk’. The aircraft created a furore in the crowd, and rightfully so. One of the national animals of India, and a powerful symbol of its might, the elephant was a spectacular sight to behold, even though all the dressed-up helicopter could do was fly slowly in a straight line. The ‘modification’ was done by one of IAF’s tailors by attaching pieces of fabric. Even the canopy was enclosed, leaving just narrow slits to see through, and the pilot would not dare to accelerate beyond 110 kilometers per hour (70 mph) for the fear of losing the decals and possibly damaging the machine. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Long 1,521 Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 Reminds me of: 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Miggers 7,769 Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 On 31/10/2022 at 15:45, RWG686 said: As one of the peeps over on the RC car racing forum(generally aimed at 1/10 off road racing) I use said: "Drifting is for girls" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Miggers 7,769 Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 3 hours ago, RWG686 said: @Vaastav can enter after all... Brings new meaning to the phrase "Jumbo Jet" eh. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PaulTRose 9,090 Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 25 minutes ago, Miggers said: As one of the peeps over on the RC car racing forum(generally aimed at 1/10 off road racing) I use said: "Drifting is for girls" yes but................... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Miggers 7,769 Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 11 minutes ago, PaulT said: yes but................... Nah,this is drifting,2.0 BDA at full yell: 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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