GB Idea - Norway WWII

cardshark_14 wrote:

Finally, a Nordic WWII GB would be very interesting. Anything from Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark. There are more builds than you'd think that would fit here, like Gladiators, He 115s, Do 17s, Blenheims, Hampdens, Lysanders, Buffalo, Hawks, Spitfires, Mosquitos, PT-19s, PT-20s, B17s, B18s, J22s, N-3PBs, and more!

What armour was used in the Norwegen battles??

nice, cardshark.

Stickman, too many types of armour was used :P Mainly Panzer I and Panzer II's, and Sd.kfz 222 and such lighter combat vehicles. I know of only one heavy tank the Germans used, but I can't it's name. It was a prototype multiturret tank, where the main turret was the same of a Panzer IV. 4 was ever produced, 3 was used in Norway, and 1 remained in Germany.. Andyone know it's name?

And there were some other tanks used aswell, but none of the heavier tanks, as the terrain of Norway just don't suit them :)

But is this is the interest, I'll post a GB up sooner or later. As soon as I get my Airfix Gladiator that is, and it should arrive here very soon. so a new GB is coming :)

Thanks,

-Huxy 

It sounds like a great idea.  I already have my plate full but let me do some looking at what's in the stash.  If it starts next year that would be great  Keep us posted.

I'm thinking of running it from 1st December to 8th May, or 17th May.. that'll give a 6-7 month build... What do you guys think?

I am also thinking of having the badge a .GIF animated file...  What do you guys think? or would that be just stupid?

Thanks for the interest!

-Huxy  

For me December is booked pretty solid, I would like January but it's your build you decide, as for an end date just leave it open.  As for the badge, just post it and if people want they can make it animated, just my worth.

When you settle on a start date post over in the GB forum.

well, you could for sure just join in January, couldn't you?

And by end date open, you mean like, that I'll decide it later on? 

I'd be intrested but I have soooooo many GB's going I'll see whene I finish another one than I'll join for shure!

You said there where Panzer 1's because I've go a Panzer 1 ausf B or A in the stash.

wyoroy wrote:

Carlos, what's one more  My eyes are bigger than my bench  It does sound like a cool subject

LOL! one more that I will be late to finish Roy! I am in agreement about the subject material. I am very fascinated personally about the 1940 campaign. The first modern power projection all arms (sea, air, land) campaign where two counties made a competing grab at a third. I may just have to add one more...

Yeah... Add one more ;)

I just got my gloster gladiator... I'll get the rules and sign up thingy up by Monday (Hopefully ) 

wyoroy wrote:

You the man Huxy

Thanks.. I guess.. 

GB is posted. Visit the GB section ;) 

Huxy wrote:

I know of only one heavy tank the Germans used, but I can't it's name. It was a prototype multiturret tank, where the main turret was the same of a Panzer IV. 4 was ever produced, 3 was used in Norway, and 1 remained in Germany.

Here ya go Doog. One of the "land Battleship" type of tanks.

http://www.lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de/Bilder/Neubaufahrzeuge/neubaufahrzeug.gif

Ah yes, the Neubaufahrzeug!  Don't think its available in plastic, but there is at least one full resin kit available - from Armo:

http://www.jadar.com.pl/armo/35026/index.html

Ahhh.. teaching something to the Doog himself my prayers are heard! 

thanks for that link, bufflehead! Now that's a kit I just MUST have! wow! Where can I buy one?

[Edit] I found a place where to buy it... but it's like 110$     Hah, still NEED to have this one..  must have.. must have...  but I wait a few months though  :)

Neubaufahrzeug... yeah. Thanks! And I realize now that the main turret was not a Pz4 one.. But I only saw one picture of it, and it looked quite much as one.. I only guessed..  I first found it at Wikipedia, under an article "prototype tanks of WWII" or something... but I just couldn't find it anymore... So thanks alot, bufflehead!

Now anyone else sign up for the GB? It's at the bottom of page 2 currently.. I even got a badge up!