I'm down! Soviet stuff is my favorite. Not sure what I'll do but I'd like to be involved and you've given plenty of time to pick a subject...so, yeah, count me in.

Jon

Da Tovarich!

да товарищ

Я нахожусь в

Sorry

        Traveller

                       One of the requirements for the build is Soviet markings. But remember any subject or scale and no closing date (for now).

See Ya

Scott

Ok, this is looking good so have updated the first post with a participants list. Note to Traveller and Bish I left you two out of the list since Bish requested it and Traveller seems unsure if he wants to join. Remember guys it is open ended so you can join anytime you feel like.

Also, Oddmanrush, stikpusher and satch_ip please let me know what subjects you'll be doing when your ready and I'll update the list. But no big hurry, just a reminder.

Finally, what do guys think about the GB badge?

Thanks

Scott

aka M1 A1 A2 Tanker

I should be ok. I have two armour GB's and two aircraft in line first. But the last of these ends the start of may, so worse case i have two months. But i never know if i might get deployed in the mean mean which would deffo mean me being out, and i have had a few GB's i have had to drop out of because of work.

I have the Hasagawa Hind E kit that's on the list for building next year and would fit in perfect for this GB time wish. Does anyone know when this entered service and if it would be eligible. I had planned on a Dio with two BMP 2', which i think are ok, just not sure about the Hind.

Love the badge.

I just orderded my gopher last week so i am still 2 weeks out before i can start, it on its way from Poland. didi get a 5 star  2S8M "Tunguska" yesterday , what a massive wepon platform' I wonnder if any have seen service yet. Can I change the Gopher to this instead

if you do a search on you tube there are file of this wepon working, I will take pictures later as i sort the resin into part bins I think you will be impressed with this more than the gopher

Bish wrote:

I have the Hasagawa Hind E kit that's on the list for building next year and would fit in perfect for this GB time wish. Does anyone know when this entered service and if it would be eligible. I had planned on a Dio with two BMP 2', which i think are ok, just not sure about the Hind. Love the badge.

According to my research the Hind E was first seen by the West in the early 1980's. Seems to have seen a lot of service in the Soviet-Afgan war. So your good.

Should I put you on the list for this one?

Sherman1111 wrote:

I just orderded my gopher last week so i am still 2 weeks out before i can start, it on its way from Poland. didi get a 5 star  2S8M "Tunguska" yesterday , what a massive wepon platform' I wonnder if any have seen service yet. Can I change the Gopher to this instead if you do a search on you tube there are file of this wepon working, I will take pictures later as i sort the resin into part bins I think you will be impressed with this more than the gopher

I switched your model to this one on the main post.

Cannot wait to see some pics!

M1 A1 A2 Tanker wrote:

Bish wrote: I have the Hasagawa Hind E kit that's on the list for building next year and would fit in perfect for this GB time wish. Does anyone know when this entered service and if it would be eligible. I had planned on a Dio with two BMP 2', which i think are ok, just not sure about the Hind. Love the badge. According to my research the Hind E was first seen by the West in the early 1980's. Seems to have seen a lot of service in the Soviet-Afgan war. So your good. Should I put you on the list for this one?

That sounds good, don't put me on the list, but as soon as i know i can start it in time i will drop a line. I would rather do that than have to back out. But i will keep an eye on what others are doing in the mean time.

Sherman1111 wrote:

I just orderded my gopher last week so i am still 2 weeks out before i can start, it on its way from Poland. didi get a 5 star  2S8M "Tunguska" yesterday , what a massive wepon platform' I wonnder if any have seen service yet. Can I change the Gopher to this instead if you do a search on you tube there are file of this wepon working, I will take pictures later as i sort the resin into part bins I think you will be impressed with this more than the gopher

I was in a MILAN Anti Tank plattoon for 4 years from 95. One of the main things we practiced was AFV recigition, and the 2S6 was always one of my favorites and one i always remember. Will be looking forward to seeing this built.

To give you an idea of the size here is a finished SA-9

He is a big beast.cant wait to start, I have a show next Sat i have to prepair for OrangeCon, then I can ge started,

thanks

jd

I am doing some cold war era nuke subs for a GB somewhere else, could build an Alfa class 1:700 soviet sub, except subs dont have external 'soviet" markings :(

Would that work? The kit is 1:700 ARII  Red Star alfa class sub.

9x19mm wrote:

Would Aeroflot markings count?  They do use a winged sickle and hammer in their livery + cccp.  If so Ill jump on board.

 Hey

     9X19mm

               Your in. I have added you to the Main post list. Just remember MUST be a Soviet era and preferably a Soviet built aircraft. So no Airbus A320's please.

Thanks

Scott

Hey

     JMart and sub revolution

         Your both in and have been added to the list on the main post. 

Oh, and Jmart your Alfa is fine all were commisioned prior to 1991. And some were even decommisioned before then!

Thanks 

Scott

I must be crazy, given my GB load, but I have heaps of Soviet stuff in my stash. I have no idea what it'll be at this point but I'll tentatively sign up. Eight months is a long time!

Cheers,

Mike/TB379

Thunderbolt379 wrote:

I must be crazy, given my GB load, but I have heaps of Soviet stuff in my stash. I have no idea what it'll be at this point but I'll tentatively sign up. Eight months is a long time! Cheers, Mike/TB379

Don't worry Mike, your in good company. I am participating in 2 other GB's while running this one. I love punishment!

So what can I sign you up for? (No, hurry though just wondering.)

See ya

Scott

Hi Scott,

I have four or five (six...) GBs in progress and will be launching my own (Achtraden) on the GB forum in about a week, what can I say, I'm a styrene junkie!

My inclination at the moment is toward ICM's MiG-3 or Tamiya's T-72, both of which came in recently, but I have plenty else on standby, Trumpeter's KVs, Academy's MiG-21 and MiG-29. I could even be a real glutton for punishment and tackle Esci's BMP-1. I have Zvezda's BMD airborn armor, and have been looking for an excuse to build that Tamiya Su-122 as the first step on a winter diorama... And lots more MiGs and Sukhois. Even the Orlyonok!

Let's see what the next eight months turns up, for the moment put me down for the MiG-3.

Cheers, and thanks,

Mike/TB379