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1944 Group Build?
Posted by stikpusher on Thursday, December 12, 2013 11:53 AM

For the past two years Sub Revolution ran very nice Group Builds themed 1942 and 1943. Unfortunately for all, he will be taking a break from the forums here it appears and with the 70th annivesary of 1944 just a few weeks away, it seems  like we have no 1944 GB in the making at this point. Is anybody interested in participating, and/or running such a GB?

 

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Posted by Bish on Thursday, December 12, 2013 1:30 PM

I am defiantly in for taking part. I know more of us have a lot on, and I have several GB running or due to start early next year. But I don't mind taking on another if anyone want to help co-host, just to ease the burden a bit.

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Thursday, December 12, 2013 1:37 PM

I'm participating as well and I hereby offer my services as a co-host!

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Posted by jibber on Thursday, December 12, 2013 2:56 PM

I would love to participate and thanks for volunteering. I have very little time these days and it's a struggle to keep up with my current commitments. I love the "year" theme of the builds.

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Posted by Eagle90 on Thursday, December 12, 2013 3:10 PM

Well, if all the big dogs are looking to start a GB....count me in too!

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Posted by blackdog62 on Thursday, December 12, 2013 5:09 PM
I'm new here and didn't get in on 43.
I'm in for 1944.

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Posted by checkmateking02 on Thursday, December 12, 2013 7:10 PM

I've done the '42 and '43 builds, so I wouldn't miss the '44.  I'm in.

 

 

 

 

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Posted by stikpusher on Thursday, December 12, 2013 7:29 PM

Well, since Weeknd Madness ends in a few days here I can help run it as well. I am certainly in for 1944.

 

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Posted by G-J on Thursday, December 12, 2013 7:51 PM

Definitely in for '44.  I still have to finish up my '43 build, but it's coming along.

On the bench:  Tamyia Mosquito Mk. VI for the '44 group build.  Yes, still.

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Posted by waynec on Friday, December 13, 2013 1:29 PM

like eagle90 said. i can do a badge if you want.

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Posted by Bish on Friday, December 13, 2013 1:31 PM

Sounds like this is a go then. Now we just need a badge. I think we should stick with the nose art theme Sub has used. I don't think the pin ups were from WW2 but more modern images replicating WW2 pin up's, does anyone know where they come from. I will have a go at a badge, but not sure I can do it to the same standard as Sub did, so if anyone else things they can do a decent one, it would be much appreciated.

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Posted by stikpusher on Friday, December 13, 2013 2:11 PM

If you do an image search for pin up art, vargas girl, etc. you will find many suitable (and some not so FSM suitable) images...

 

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Posted by Bish on Friday, December 13, 2013 2:20 PM

Ok, will check that out.

wayne, if you could knock one up as well, that would be great.

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Posted by Bish on Friday, December 13, 2013 2:29 PM

Ok, found this one and straight away it felt right. I think its appropriate seeing as its 1944, I can leave out the writing if you like. And its not to saucy.

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Posted by stikpusher on Friday, December 13, 2013 2:31 PM

More sauce please!Stick out tongue

 

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Posted by stikpusher on Friday, December 13, 2013 2:40 PM

I have always been a fan of the original WWII master of this artwork, Mr Vargas

 

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Posted by MRME on Friday, December 13, 2013 5:49 PM

Did'nt Mr. Vargas also do some drawings for PLAYBOY too. His name sounds familiar from somewhere besides his WW2 drawings

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Posted by stikpusher on Friday, December 13, 2013 6:31 PM

Yes, his work was published  as centerfolds first in Esquire and later Playboy magazines.

 

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Posted by Eagle90 on Saturday, December 14, 2013 10:20 AM

Uh....I'll second stik's ideas.    Just sayin'.  

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Posted by Bish on Saturday, December 14, 2013 12:26 PM

I have been messing around with the middle for a badge, but nothing decent yet, I just can't seem to remove the image from the background properly. If anyone else can come up with something, that would be great, in the meantime, I will keep working on it.

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Saturday, December 14, 2013 12:49 PM

I'll have a go at it as well. Time to mess around with paint.net! Propeller

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Posted by Bish on Saturday, December 14, 2013 1:07 PM

Ye, that's what I am using. When I try to make the white background transparent, it still leaves a thin stip around the edge. In the past I have been able to hind it, but theres to much on this, I just can't remove the image cleanly from the background.

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Posted by Bish on Saturday, December 14, 2013 1:18 PM

I realised what I was doing wrong, wasn't setting the tolerance correctly, I wish I had known that several badges ago. O well, better late than never. This is how far I have got so far. Before I add the lettering and a border, I thought I would see what you guys think.

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Posted by waynec on Saturday, December 14, 2013 2:32 PM

Bish

Ok, will check that out.

wayne, if you could knock one up as well, that would be great.

that would be knock one OUT over here. when a woman gets pregnant, especially unintended, she is knocked up. then again i understand "i'll pick you up in the morning" has a different meaning over there.

2 cultures separated by a common language. i'll bash something out. can't help with your program issue.

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Posted by stikpusher on Saturday, December 14, 2013 2:42 PM

Well, I think she will do nicely as Miss 1944 Stick out tongue

 

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Posted by Bish on Saturday, December 14, 2013 2:54 PM

wayne, it sorts of means the same here as well, except we would say knocked her up. Now, knock one out, mmm, now how do I explain that. Lets say its similar, but without a woman on the other end Whistling

So, stik, I take it I can progress with the badge as is.

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Posted by waynec on Saturday, December 14, 2013 3:24 PM

knock one out could come anywhere but you will hear "he knocked one out of the park" meaning did a great job. it refers to a baseball being out into the stands for a home run. "he threw me a curve" (baseball pitch) is like "he bowled me a gogglelly."

and how do you use the term "*** the pitch?"

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Posted by stikpusher on Saturday, December 14, 2013 4:02 PM

Bish, here in place of knock the term rub is used I think... you are the badge creator, I am merely offering suggestions. But yes I think she looks good and is in keeping with the spirit of the two previous badges.

BTW, I love seeing those Tyranosaurs in F-14 Badges that you came up with for us floating around here now!

 

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Posted by Eagle90 on Saturday, December 14, 2013 7:07 PM

waynec

Bish

Ok, will check that out.

wayne, if you could knock one up as well, that would be great.

that would be knock one OUT over here. when a woman gets pregnant, especially unintended, she is knocked up. then again i understand "i'll pick you up in the morning" has a different meaning over there.

2 cultures separated by a common language. i'll bash something out. can't help with your program issue.

LOL!!!!!! 

 

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Posted by Eagle90 on Saturday, December 14, 2013 7:10 PM

I agree with stik Bish!  I think it looks spot on!  I love it.  Very classy, but still sexy!  Looks like a winner to me!  

Eagle90

 

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