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                        Attack Helo GB???

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                        Cobrahistorian
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Aaaaah.... Alpha Apaches... A beautiful thing!
                        Attack Helo GB???
                        Posted by Cobrahistorian on Thursday, October 21, 2004 10:13 AM
                        Hey all,

                        Ok, since everyone's talking about the Little Bird kit (I have yet to get one Angry [:(!] ) and there have been numerous questions about the Apache and Cobra lately, can we expand the Little Bird GB to any Attack Helo?

                        I've got a bunch just waiting to be started (not to mention the F model Cobra and 2 Apaches waiting to be finished!) and would love to see what everyone else is working on.

                        "1-6 is in hot"
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                        albymoore
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Tip O' da Mitt (Northern Michigan)
                        Posted by albymoore on Thursday, October 21, 2004 1:34 PM
                        Count me in, Jon! I have plenty to choose from as well. You can definitely count on a Little Bird from me and a few others TBD.

                        Cheers,
                        Albert Clown [:o)]

                        "I know what it wants now...the void has swallowed the light and the machine wants my soul"

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                        balta1
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Midwest US
                        Posted by balta1 on Thursday, October 21, 2004 2:50 PM
                        As long as the finish date is after March of next year you can count me in

                        Stir not the bitterness in the cup I have mixed for myself!

                         

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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 21, 2004 11:48 PM
                        dang.. i was thinking about starting a 'Night Stalkers' group build when I get my Little Bird. But i guess it's too late.
                        but here's an idea: I think this GB should be expanded to include Night Stalkers' special operations choppers. but only those. and the attack HELOS. I'm in!! When do we start?Big Smile [:D]Cool [8D]
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                        Cobrahistorian
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Aaaaah.... Alpha Apaches... A beautiful thing!
                        Posted by Cobrahistorian on Friday, October 22, 2004 12:29 AM
                        I'm thinking we make this a New Years thing. Maybe start 1 January and finish 1 March? Next semester's gonna be a breeze for me, so I'll have plenty of time to build. Nightstalkers birds are certainly welcome, since they all have some attack capability!

                        Speaking of which, does anyone know if there's a kit of the indigenous Japanese attack helo made by Kawasaki? That's a neat looking bird.

                        Now... what to build???
                        "1-6 is in hot"
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                        HomagerMan
                        • Member since
                          November 2003
                        • From: Dublin, Ireland
                        Posted by HomagerMan on Friday, October 22, 2004 3:51 AM
                        I'm in provisionally
                        I have a few projects in the pipe line that all revolve around the start of next year. But I have a hobby craft apache I need a reason to start.


                        James
                        " To live is to suffer, to survive is to find meaning in the suffering" DMX Homer: "Let the bears pay the bear tax, I pay the hom,er tax." Lisa: Thats the Home owner tax
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                        Anonymous
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                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 22, 2004 8:12 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by Cobrahistorian

                        Nightstalkers birds are certainly welcome, since they all have some attack capability!

                        Sign - Ditto [#ditto]Sign - Ditto [#ditto]Sign - Ditto [#ditto]

                        QUOTE: Originally posted by Cobrahistorian

                        I'm thinking we make this a New Years thing. Maybe start 1 January and finish 1 March?


                        I is possible to consider a start date around Dec. 20th? Because that's when my Christmas break starts, and I'll have time to build. I can't really build much during school.Sad [:(]
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 25, 2004 11:48 PM
                        are we still going through with this build? ther's been no reply for days....
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                        Cobrahistorian
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Aaaaah.... Alpha Apaches... A beautiful thing!
                        Posted by Cobrahistorian on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 10:22 AM
                        I'm in.
                        I'm going to finally do the 1/32 Revell Apache accurization project for a hopeful FSM article. I've got the article written, just need to take the step-by-step photos, which this will let me do.

                        So, 1 January to 1 March? Is that enough time? I'm on break as of 20 December too, but I'll be in NY for a few weeks relaxing. Lets plan on beginning on or about 1 Jan. Start the year off right... with GUNSHIPS!

                        I've never done a GB before. We covering all the bases here?
                        "1-6 is in hot"
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                        balta1
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Midwest US
                        Posted by balta1 on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 1:40 PM
                        I'm in!!!

                        Would you be willing to have people here take an advance showing of the article??

                        Stir not the bitterness in the cup I have mixed for myself!

                         

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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 7:45 PM
                        If you're really gonna start on Jan.1st, then i might have to drop out of the build. Because my parents really don't like me doing models right after a two-week vacation, when i could have done something. too bad.
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                        Cobrahistorian
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Aaaaah.... Alpha Apaches... A beautiful thing!
                        Posted by Cobrahistorian on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 7:25 AM
                        Balta,

                        I'd be happy to offer whatever advice I can. I've already got one Revell kit done with all of the mods. Looks pretty good. This build is going to go quite a bit slower though and I'm gonna photograph everything.

                        Jay, you've got a 3 month window to work with, so you don't have to start immediately on 1 January. Hope you can still do it.

                        Between finishing my book and my dissertation, I'm going to be taking a well deserved break on 20 December!
                        "1-6 is in hot"
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 29, 2004 3:27 PM
                        Hi all,

                        I'd like to get in on this build too. I have a academy 1/48 Apache I need to start. I was deployed to afghanistan for a year. Want to set up a little diorama of the flight line there. I fairly new to the detail madleing world but I am a AH64A crewchief so mybe I can be of som assistance.

                        Neill

                        Task Force Panther OEF IV
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                        HomagerMan
                        • Member since
                          November 2003
                        • From: Dublin, Ireland
                        Posted by HomagerMan on Sunday, October 31, 2004 4:29 AM
                        Has anyone done the hobby craft apache??

                        James
                        " To live is to suffer, to survive is to find meaning in the suffering" DMX Homer: "Let the bears pay the bear tax, I pay the hom,er tax." Lisa: Thats the Home owner tax
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                        adrake2
                        • Member since
                          February 2004
                        • From: Ft. Bragg, NC
                        Posted by adrake2 on Friday, November 5, 2004 10:58 AM
                        I just bought a MRC/Academy AH-1T+ Gold Cobra, a Two Bobs "Whiskey's in the mix" decal sheet, a Cobra Company NTS resin cockpit update set, and Eduard photoetched detail sets (interior, exterior, armament, and mask). Sorry Jon, but I can't put this one off until Jan 1. Dinner [dinner]
                        P.S. Anyone wondering where my Army stipend went? Propeller [8-]
                        -Aaron
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, November 5, 2004 2:26 PM
                        Hello all. I would like to join you men, Read all your posts daily, and i would like to join this group build. What's involved and how do i join in. I would be building a MRC Cobra w/ tow bobs decals and Cobras Co's AH-1W (NTS) resin update set. One more thing i'd like to ask is, what is the NTS modification.
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                        Cobrahistorian
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Aaaaah.... Alpha Apaches... A beautiful thing!
                        Posted by Cobrahistorian on Friday, November 5, 2004 4:40 PM
                        Aaron...

                        I hear ya man, I just did the same thing at Hobby Lobby. My stipend has vanished once again....

                        Can't wait for the NTS upgrade and the decals to get here though!
                        "1-6 is in hot"
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, November 6, 2004 1:00 AM
                        Hummmmm..........I really want to throw my hat in, too. I've got 6 kits on the bench right now in various stages of construction ( I should take the MH-47 refuelling probe off of the Sherman!!) I might be able to clear some room by Jan so I can work on the Mono Apache. I'll be in touch.- Calvin
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 7, 2004 10:47 AM
                        I have a AH-1W and a MH-53 Pave LowIII in the works but they have stalled. What are the rules of a group build?Question [?]
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                        Copterguy
                        • Member since
                          November 2003
                        • From: Ontario, Canada
                        Posted by Copterguy on Thursday, November 11, 2004 5:59 PM
                        Hi All,

                        This sounds great. Since I returned to modelling a couple of years ago, I started out with helicopters, but Hasegawa's 1/48 Apache with an Eduards PE set remains unstarted on the bench. I've since been drawn to the Dark Side (armor!) and am finishing up a couple of tanks. This would give me a great excuse to get that Apache done. What are the start and end dates? Between work and kids, my modelling time is fairly limited. Any chance of a Dec. 20 start (to take advantage of holidays) and something like a May 1 finish for about 4 months working time?

                        Let me know - sounds like fun.

                        JimSmile [:)]
                        Current Projects: Tamiya M1A2 Tamiya LRDG Chevrolet CWT 30
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                        Copterguy
                        • Member since
                          November 2003
                        • From: Ontario, Canada
                        Posted by Copterguy on Thursday, November 25, 2004 8:52 PM
                        Hi All,

                        Just checking to see if this group build is a go. Haven't seen anything posted for a while.

                        jim
                        Current Projects: Tamiya M1A2 Tamiya LRDG Chevrolet CWT 30
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                        JWest21
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: PA
                        Posted by JWest21 on Friday, November 26, 2004 5:07 PM
                        Well,I am in the middle of a couple of Armor builds, but I just got Hasegawa's Apache, the Eduard PE set and TwoBobs decals, so if this is a go, I will join
                        Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry
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                        Cobrahistorian
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Aaaaah.... Alpha Apaches... A beautiful thing!
                        Posted by Cobrahistorian on Friday, November 26, 2004 8:30 PM
                        I'm up for it, but gimme a few weeks. What are the rules?
                        "1-6 is in hot"
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                        albymoore
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Tip O' da Mitt (Northern Michigan)
                        Posted by albymoore on Friday, November 26, 2004 10:24 PM
                        I'd say if it has a fixed gun or rocket pods attached, it qualifies That leaves a lot of room considering in addition to dedicated attack helos, you could use transport/assault and scout helos that have been converted for gunship/attack duty (ACH-47, OH-58D, MH-60 DAP, Loaches with a minigun, etc).

                        My My 2 cents [2c],

                        "I know what it wants now...the void has swallowed the light and the machine wants my soul"

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                        Cobrahistorian
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Aaaaah.... Alpha Apaches... A beautiful thing!
                        Posted by Cobrahistorian on Saturday, November 27, 2004 12:32 AM
                        Ok, so, basically any helicopter that was purpose-built or pressed into service as an aerial fire support platform. Any scale, any era. Aftermarket stuff is welcome and encouraged.
                        We'll start on or about 1 Jan and it will end on 1 May. Sound good?

                        Lets get a list going of who will participate and with what.

                        Cobrahistorian - 1/32 AH-64D conversion.
                        "1-6 is in hot"
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, November 27, 2004 1:03 AM
                        I've already ordered my Little Bird(Propeller [8-]), so whatever happens, i'm in. even if it means defying my parents'!Dead [xx(] but seriously though, i'm in.Thumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]

                        so here's my 'entry form'

                        jay_liang_CA -- 1/35 Dragon AH-6J Little Bird - OOB plus scratchbuilt detail items

                        btw... got a badge yet?Approve [^]
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                        Cobrahistorian
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Aaaaah.... Alpha Apaches... A beautiful thing!
                        Posted by Cobrahistorian on Saturday, November 27, 2004 2:56 AM
                        How's that for a badge? I'm not sure how to shrink it down, but that's the prototype I came up with at 3AM. Glad to see you're gonna do it Jay! Start early if you need to, but have fun!

                        The link to the badge is (img)http://70.85.10.106/loc7/48013_AttackheloGB.JPG(/img) with brackets instead of parentheses
                        "1-6 is in hot"
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                        albymoore
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Tip O' da Mitt (Northern Michigan)
                        Posted by albymoore on Saturday, November 27, 2004 5:19 AM
                        Jon,
                        Count me in. My submission will be Trumpeter's 1/35th Mi-24V Hind, built OOB (more or less-I'll find something to throw on thats' not in the box Big Smile [:D]).

                        Cheers,

                        "I know what it wants now...the void has swallowed the light and the machine wants my soul"

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                        dkmacin
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Upper left side of the lower Penninsula of Mich
                        Posted by dkmacin on Saturday, November 27, 2004 9:02 AM
                        Jon,
                        You wrote: Ok, so, basically any helicopter that was purpose-built or pressed into service as an aerial fire support platform. Any scale, any era. Aftermarket stuff is welcome and encouraged.
                        What about wannabe's?
                        I mean James and Felix pressed the CG HH65A into a aerial fire support platform.
                        I guess I'm looking at a woulda/coulda/shoulda type build, I had the idea in the early 90's for the ZERO TOLERENCE missions . . .

                        Don
                        I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it.
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                        JWest21
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: PA
                        Posted by JWest21 on Saturday, November 27, 2004 9:50 AM
                        I will give it a shot- 1/48th Hasegawa Apache, Eduard PE
                        Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry
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