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Helicopter Forum
Posted by FITTER on Friday, March 7, 2003 9:20 PM
Moderators:

I can see the need for a new sub-forum under the Aircraft category for helicopters. There has been a lot of activity in this area lately, and I believe that we need a separate forum for the Rotor Heads residing here.

If this can be done, (as an administrator at another site, I KNOW it can easily be done), I'd also like to see the existing threads moved to the new forum. There is a definite group of enthusiasts who focus on helicopters and I feel that this group warrants a separate forum.

Rotor Heads, sound off in support of this idea!

FITTER out Cool [8D]
IBTL
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Posted by David Voss on Friday, March 7, 2003 9:27 PM
I know, I know.... Smile [:)]

The forum software we're using doesn't have an option for sub-forums (unfortuneately). We really, really could use sub-forums. The good news is that I'm very familiar with the code and I'm confident I can make the necessary modifications. This is on my "parking lot" list.
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Posted by FITTER on Friday, March 7, 2003 9:34 PM
David:

That was quick! Thanks for your consideration; you've got a great site here. I hope we can get this worked out.

FITTER out
IBTL
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Posted by Melgyver on Friday, March 7, 2003 11:02 PM
Sonds good! Get the "rotor wash" and "flight line tape" ready! Just don't step through the "greenhouse" and never use "MO Gas" to wash a turbine engine!
Clear Left!

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Mel

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, March 8, 2003 1:36 AM
I would love to see a helicopter forum. I'm a former flight engineer/crewchief on Chinooks. I am putting together an idea for a diorama for this aircraft. It would be great if they made one in 1:35 scale. I hope this new forum flys.
Slings Tight.
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Posted by midnightprowler on Saturday, March 8, 2003 6:43 AM
I also like the idea of a helicopter forum. It would save us wading through the other stuff to get what we love. Thanks Dave for looking into this.
Lee

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Posted by Cobrahistorian on Sunday, March 9, 2003 11:10 AM
Hoorah!

Definitely would like to see a Helicopters forum. It'd be much easier than hunting through all of the dozens of other "straight (or swept) wing" posts to get at what we're all interested in. I'd have seen this posting sooner otherwise! LOL

In all seriousness, though, a helicopter forum would be beneficial!

Rolling in Hot!

Jon
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Posted by FITTER on Sunday, March 9, 2003 7:55 PM
To David Voss:

There are two ways that this can be done... the easiest way would be to rename the "Aircraft" forum "Fixed-Wing Aircraft" and create a new "Rotary-Wing Aircraft" forum. This way would be quick-and-dirty; please be sure to move all Helicopter threads to that forum should you decide to go that route.

The other way, which would be more involved, would be to create new categories (such as Aircraft, Armor, Automotive, and Science Fiction or Fantasy) and have the forums as the sub-categories. I realize that this would take a lot more work, and I certainly don't expect you to restructure your already EXCELLENT board to suit one group of enthusiasts.

Thanks for your consideration, DV... this site is still young and has so much potential! Keep up the GREAT work!

FITTER out Cool [8D]
IBTL
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, March 13, 2003 7:41 PM
I definitley concur. Especially with A). the interest in the Somalia thing, and B). all the new models coming out, especially in 1/35 scale.

"This is Two, we're movin'"
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 16, 2003 10:31 AM
As an old AH-1F gun bunny and OH-58A scout guy, I'd really love to see a dedicated "thread" to the world of helicopters. I've got 3 kits on the table and looking for more. My wish list: (1) 1/35th U.S. Army AH-1G with Cavalry markings or a 1/35th U.S. Army AH-1S with full anti-armor configuration we used in Germany in early 1980s, (2) 1/35th U.S. Army AH-1F, and (3) 120mm figure of an AH-64 or 160th SOAR pilot in full flight gear.

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Posted by David Voss on Tuesday, March 25, 2003 5:08 PM
Helicopter Forum
http://www.finescale.com/fsm/community/forum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=16

Enjoy. Smile [:)]
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Posted by midnightprowler on Wednesday, March 26, 2003 4:30 AM
Thanks much guys.
Lee

Hi, I am Lee, I am a plastiholic.

Co. A, 682 Engineers, Ltchfield, MN, 1980-1986

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 1 Corinthians 15:51-54

Ask me about Speedway Decals

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Posted by FITTER on Wednesday, March 26, 2003 10:34 AM
Thanks again, David! FSM rocks!

FITTER out
IBTL
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