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Animalistic GB-Official place
Posted by castelnuovo on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 12:41 AM

Well, lets make it official...

Name: Animalistic GB 2022

What is it: Any scale, any era, flying, crowling, rolling, floating on or bellow water, walking, jumping, sci fi, steampunk...build anything you want as long as the official name, nickname, code name, etc is that of an animal. 

Nose art and squadron names are also OK. 

When: Jan 1 2022 to Dec 31 2022...more or less

Incomplete list of possible models is here: https://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/29/t/189559.aspx

Crossovers are OK

Badge? Ummmm, I can fix injuries but can't make staff on a computer to save my life. Any volunteer?

WIP pix a must

Having fun is a must too Smile

So far, participants are:

1. Bish: Meng 1/35th Husky TSV

2, Armor Aficionado: F 5 E Tiger Dogfighter

3. crown r n7: f-86d sabre dog

4. keavdog: P 51B Mustang

5. Glamdring: Dragon's 1/72 Tiger I- Michael Wittman

6. ooritz10: Tigercat

 

                  Academy F-14A

                  F-16 fighting Falcon

                  P-39 Aircobra

7. Lostagain: Red Roo CAC CA-25 Winjeel

8. Mach1: Nichimo 1/35 King Tiger.

9. taxtp: 1/43 Starter Ford Mustang

10. bobbaily: AMT Piranha

11. Lowfly: Academy 1/72 F-14A Tomcat

12. Modelcrazy: 1/48 Suyata Panther A

13. TheMongoose  Kitty Hawk 1/32 Tiger II 

14. cbaltrin Golden Dragons A-7 Corsair, Revell in 1/72

                   1970 Dodge Coronet Super Bee

                   Haseagawa 1/72 F/A-18A Hornet

15. JBRaider Academy 1/72 P-51B

16. Plasticjunkie 1/32 Revell P51D Mustang

17. Castelnuovo: Canadian AVGP Grizzly,

                         L-19/0-1 Bird Dog

                         Jeep Wasp Flamethrower

 

 

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Posted by Bish on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 2:04 AM

Put me down for a Meng 1/35th Husky TSV.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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Posted by castelnuovo on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 9:41 AM

Done. Husky is on my wish list for future builds. They are cute pooches too Smile

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Posted by taxtp on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 4:34 PM

This looks like a good one. Thanks for running it. I think I'll do something a bit different to my normal... a 1/43 Starter Ford Mustang from Daytona 1985. It's a resin kit.

Cheers

Tony

I'm just taking it one GB at a time.

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Posted by castelnuovo on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 4:43 PM

Welcome to club, list updated

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Posted by bobbaily on Thursday, December 2, 2021 9:28 AM

castelnuovo-great idea for a GB.  Question-does 'Animalistic' include fish, birds & insects?  Seeing your listing of the Wasp makes me think so but want to be sure.  I will be in either way.

Thanks

 

Bob

 

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Posted by castelnuovo on Thursday, December 2, 2021 10:22 AM

Yes. Fish, insects, birds are a go. "Akula" submarine, "Swordfish", "Fighting Falcon" "Hornet" airplanes are all good. Welcome Smile

 

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Posted by lowfly on Thursday, December 2, 2021 11:04 AM

Put me down for the Academy 1/72 F-14A Tomcat

 

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Posted by modelcrazy on Thursday, December 2, 2021 11:34 AM

Sounds like fun Castel, I'll have to see what I get for Christmas.

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

 

 

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Posted by castelnuovo on Thursday, December 2, 2021 2:48 PM

Lowfly and modelcrazy, thanks for joining, added to the list

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Posted by bobbaily on Thursday, December 2, 2021 4:24 PM

Castel-please add me to the list-I'm going to start with the AMT Piranha-

With a little planning I could add a few more later.

Thanks

Bob

 

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Posted by Glamdring on Thursday, December 2, 2021 5:48 PM

I am in, subject TBD

Robert 

"I can't get ahead no matter how hard I try, I'm gettin' really good at barely gettin' by"

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Posted by castelnuovo on Thursday, December 2, 2021 11:27 PM

OK, I have you both in

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Posted by Mach1 on Friday, December 3, 2021 8:11 PM

I'll join with a Nichimo 1/35 King Tiger.

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Posted by modelcrazy on Friday, December 3, 2021 9:51 PM

Question, I'll see what I get for Christmas but would a Raptor work. It's kinda general.

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

 

 

http://www.spamodeler.com/forum/

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Posted by castelnuovo on Friday, December 3, 2021 11:53 PM

modelcrazy

Question, I'll see what I get for Christmas but would a Raptor work. It's kinda general.

Sure, why not? I am a flexibile person Smile

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Posted by cbaltrin on Friday, December 10, 2021 7:05 AM

Castelnuovo,   Question:

What if the Nose-Art / A/C name is of an animal?

 

On the Bench: Too Much

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Posted by Armor_Aficionado on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 2:48 PM

Okay, finally decided on what to build.  I've got this ancient (1982 rebox of a 1979 original mold) ESCI/ERTL kit of an F-5E Tiger II, in 1:48 scale.

I've also got two other kits I'm doing for other group builds that will qualify as crossovers: an F-16 Fighting Falcon that I'm doing for the Lockheed-Martin GB (1/72 scale, ERTL/ESCI); and a Me-262 Schwalbe (Swallow) in 1/48 scale by Hobby Boss, for the Junkers GB.

 

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Posted by cbaltrin on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 3:33 PM

Hey AA, that double qualifies, both a tiger and  dog-fighter Toast

Armor_Aficionado

Okay, finally decided on what to build.  I've got this ancient (1982 rebox of a 1979 original mold) ESCI/ERTL kit of an F-5E Tiger II, in 1:48 scale.

I've also got two other kits I'm doing for other group builds that will qualify as crossovers: an F-16 Fighting Falcon that I'm doing for the Lockheed-Martin GB (1/72 scale, ERTL/ESCI); and a Me-262 Schwalbe (Swallow) in 1/48 scale by Hobby Boss, for the Junkers GB.

 

 

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Posted by TheMongoose on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 9:18 PM

Castel I'm in! Great idea. Was looking for a build to throw my most recent purchase at. I'm in with a Kitty Hawk 1/32 Tiger II in FROG camo Beer oh I'm excited about this one.

In the pattern: Scale Shipyard's 1/48 Balao Class Sub! leaning out the list...NOT! Ha, added to it again - Viper MkVii, 1/32 THUD & F-15J plus a weekend madness build!

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Posted by Armor_Aficionado on Thursday, December 16, 2021 4:18 AM

Mongoose: Nice!  I've already done one Tiger II in "Grape" aggressor scheme, thinking of doing this one in "Lizard."  I'll be interested in seeing how yours turns out.

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Posted by castelnuovo on Thursday, December 16, 2021 10:33 AM

cbaltrin

Castelnuovo,   Question:

What if the Nose-Art / A/C name is of an animal?

 

 

Awww, love the pooch on the nose art. But I have to say no to this. The animal should be the vehicle itself, not named given to it by the crew. Hope it makes sense. 

Edit...we live in a free and democratic country so I am open to votes by other members (and bribes Smile). Whadaya gang say? Should we let "chow hound" in? 

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Posted by castelnuovo on Thursday, December 16, 2021 10:35 AM

Armor_Aficionado

Okay, finally decided on what to build.  I've got this ancient (1982 rebox of a 1979 original mold) ESCI/ERTL kit of an F-5E Tiger II, in 1:48 scale.

I've also got two other kits I'm doing for other group builds that will qualify as crossovers: an F-16 Fighting Falcon that I'm doing for the Lockheed-Martin GB (1/72 scale, ERTL/ESCI); and a Me-262 Schwalbe (Swallow) in 1/48 scale by Hobby Boss, for the Junkers GB.

 

Nice choice, Sir. List updated.

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Posted by castelnuovo on Thursday, December 16, 2021 10:37 AM

TheMongoose

Castel I'm in! Great idea. Was looking for a build to throw my most recent purchase at. I'm in with a Kitty Hawk 1/32 Tiger II in FROG camo Beer oh I'm excited about this one.

 

Welcome to the zoo. List updated. 

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Posted by keavdog on Thursday, December 16, 2021 10:49 AM

I think 'Beast Build' might be a better title Big Smile

Thanks,

John

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Posted by cbaltrin on Thursday, December 16, 2021 5:23 PM

I like the original name -- More far reaching IMO.

Castelnuovo, still waiting to see if animalistic nose art, so long as it's prominent anyway,  can be included, or  Squadron names for that matter (sure would like to build a Golden Dragons A-7 Corsair) Wink

keavdog

I think 'Beast Build' might be a better title Big Smile

 

On the Bench: Too Much

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Posted by castelnuovo on Saturday, December 18, 2021 9:53 AM

OK, sure, the more the merrier Smile. You are on the list and will expand the rules to include nose art and squadron names. Wellcome to the jungle Smile

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Posted by cbaltrin on Saturday, December 18, 2021 11:18 AM

That's great news,  thanks!

castelnuovo

OK, sure, the more the merrier Smile. You are on the list and will expand the rules to include nose art and squadron names. Wellcome to the jungle Smile

On the Bench: Too Much

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Posted by JBRaider on Sunday, December 26, 2021 8:04 AM

Would you please add me to the list with an Academy 1/72 P-51B?

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Posted by Glamdring on Monday, December 27, 2021 8:32 PM

I have settled on my project, it will be Dragon's 1/72 Tiger I, dressed up as Michael Wittman's Tiger.  If I did one of my big cat's in 1/35, I'd probably never finish in time with my schedule for the year.

The big question will it be the Italian Front tricolor or an Eastern Front whitewash....

Robert 

"I can't get ahead no matter how hard I try, I'm gettin' really good at barely gettin' by"

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