U.S. Naval Aviation GB!

grenadierII

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June 2003
From: The Land of Dueling Banjos...

U.S. Naval Aviation GB!

Posted by grenadierII on Saturday, August 7, 2004 2:46 PM

So I finally figure we have enough folks not overcome by "Mustang Fever" to start a Naval Aviation Group Build!
No period, or scale restrictions - just as long as it's U.S. Navy. Even though I think it would be cool to do just the past 50 years of Naval Aviation Smile [:)]

So far our flying squids are:

did I miss anyone?

let me know if you guys can think of a good badge and/or name for our GB! We can decide a closing date later.

FLY NAVY!!

Ray

"mmm....forbidden doughnut".

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roadkill_275

Member since
September 2003
From: North East Texas

Posted by roadkill_275 on Saturday, August 7, 2004 3:00 PM

When does this start? I would be interested once I finish a couple of the GBs I'm in now. Would the SB2C be acceptable or would I need to buy another kit?

Kevin M. Bodkins "Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup" American By Birth, Southern By the Grace of God! www.milavia.com Christian Modelers For McCain

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grenadierII

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June 2003
From: The Land of Dueling Banjos...

Posted by grenadierII on Saturday, August 7, 2004 3:12 PM

roadkill, an SB2C is definetly appropriate. Is that a Helldiver?

"mmm....forbidden doughnut".

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roadkill_275

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September 2003
From: North East Texas

Posted by roadkill_275 on Saturday, August 7, 2004 3:17 PM

Yes sir. Let me get finished with two or three of my GBs and you can put me down for the ProModeler SB2C-4 Helldiver in 1/48.

Kevin M. Bodkins "Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup" American By Birth, Southern By the Grace of God! www.milavia.com Christian Modelers For McCain

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grenadierII

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June 2003
From: The Land of Dueling Banjos...

Posted by grenadierII on Saturday, August 7, 2004 3:32 PM

Nice subject! Have you dione any test fitting yet? I built the original release of that kit when I was a kid, when I saw the pro modeler release I was curious if the mold had changed.

I think a lot of folks are committet to other GB's right now, so no hurry. I was thinking of making the cut-off 8/20 and the completion 12/31.

Ray

"mmm....forbidden doughnut".

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, August 7, 2004 3:43 PM

I think I'd like to try a GB. I'm just starting my first PM in 17 years. Put me in for the Tamiya F4U-1A, please.

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wibhi2

Member since
March 2003
From: Brooklyn

Posted by wibhi2 on Saturday, August 7, 2004 3:44 PM

I have naval aircraft galore. I also like to have multiple builds going on. Let me check my stash cause I'd like to get in on this one

3d modelling is an option a true mental excercise in frusrtation

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Zone V Afterburner

Member since
June 2004
From: Oklahoma City

Posted by Zone V Afterburner on Saturday, August 7, 2004 4:08 PM

I think a group badge having the coveted "Navy wings of gold" somewhere in the pic would be a good start. I think the biggest hurdle is finding a pic of an aircraft we all agree on.

Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you........ Jesus Christ......and the American soldier..... One died for your soul......... The other....for your Freedom!!

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roadkill_275

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September 2003
From: North East Texas

Posted by roadkill_275 on Saturday, August 7, 2004 5:52 PM

Ray, I think this will be doable for me. The ProModeler SB2C is an all new tool. When comparing the two kits it's like comparing a Ferrari to a Yugo.

Kevin M. Bodkins "Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup" American By Birth, Southern By the Grace of God! www.milavia.com Christian Modelers For McCain

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, August 7, 2004 9:39 PM

I've got a 1/72 hasegawa F4F-4 wildcat sitting in the closet, this would give me some motivation to build it, depending on the timeframe and all that. Looks like a pretty simple build, but then again the hellcat I did a while ago took WAY longer than i thought it would.
In any case, I'll keep an eye on this thread!

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Aaronw

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September 2015
From: The Redwood Empire

Posted by Aaronw on Saturday, August 7, 2004 10:42 PM

Count me in, I'll start with a US Navy UH-1C gunship flown by the Seawolves. Probably add something a little more traditional further into the build as time permits.

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gwaihir

Member since
October 2003
From: Everett, WA

Posted by gwaihir on Saturday, August 7, 2004 10:59 PM

I would be interested too. Either a f4u corsair (if WWII is ok) or a top gun a4 if the past 50 years idea really holds. Top gun would be ok right??
Leon

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pingtang

Member since
April 2003
From: NSW, Australia

Posted by pingtang on Saturday, August 7, 2004 11:01 PM

I'm definitly in, I'd like to get away from a prop and do something different. I have a
Tamiya F4U-1A Corsair that I might do aswell as maybe a jet of some sort, or even a helicopter. I'll be back with details in a few weeks.

-Daniel

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grenadierII

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June 2003
From: The Land of Dueling Banjos...

Posted by grenadierII on Sunday, August 8, 2004 11:56 AM

Finally this thing is lined up on the catapult!

Any U.S. naval aircraft kit will suffice. No period or scale limitations. From the gull- winged whispering death to a Top Gun Scooter, all are perfect!

A badge should certainley include the "wings of gold", maybe as a watermark with the silhouettes of a WWII and a modern navy bird. Sort of like the sweet badge for the Mustang Ranch GB. Who does badges?

I will put together an updated list later today.

Ray

"mmm....forbidden doughnut".

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GLEN S

Member since
July 2004
From: OKC, OK

Posted by GLEN S on Sunday, August 8, 2004 12:14 PM

I belive I would like to get in this one Big Smile [:D]

, Please. Love Navy Aircraft. I would like to do the "Artic Fox" an RP-3A Project Birdseye. Blush [:I]

Thank you
Glen S
FLY NAVY

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Zone V Afterburner

Member since
June 2004
From: Oklahoma City

Posted by Zone V Afterburner on Sunday, August 8, 2004 1:27 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by grenadierII

Finally this thing is lined up on the catapult!

Starting to wonder if it was ever going to make it out from the hanger deck!! Wink [;)]

I am glad to see all of the folks joining in... the more,the better!! Big Smile [:D]

Grenadier, have you posted this on the GB thread? I think we have enough people joined in that maybe we should put a more permanent post on it. Anyhoo.. Whistling [:-^]

just a thought! Big Smile [:D]

Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you........ Jesus Christ......and the American soldier..... One died for your soul......... The other....for your Freedom!!

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grenadierII

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June 2003
From: The Land of Dueling Banjos...

Posted by grenadierII on Sunday, August 8, 2004 8:24 PM

good idea Scot. Do I need to drop Lawrence a line or do I just post it on the GB?

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Zone V Afterburner

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June 2004
From: Oklahoma City

Posted by Zone V Afterburner on Sunday, August 8, 2004 9:59 PM

I am really not sure about Lawrence...... I definately don't think it could hurt.

Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you........ Jesus Christ......and the American soldier..... One died for your soul......... The other....for your Freedom!!

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saltydog

Member since
July 2003
From: Lower Alabama

Posted by saltydog on Sunday, August 8, 2004 11:20 PM

Ray, when is the finish date? i scanned the above posts, but i didn't see it. let me know as i'm about to start a few naval aviation birds soon. later.

Chris

The Origins of Murphy's Law: "In the begginning there was nothing, and it exploded."!!! _________ chris

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grenadierII

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June 2003
From: The Land of Dueling Banjos...

Posted by grenadierII on Sunday, August 8, 2004 11:35 PM

Hey Chris the finish date is 12/31/04 - same as the ranch build.

Ray

"mmm....forbidden doughnut".

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adrake2

Member since
February 2004
From: Ft. Bragg, NC

Posted by adrake2 on Monday, August 9, 2004 1:30 AM

I'm definitely in on this one, but I'm not sure what I'm going to model. I can't seem to find Hasegawa's 1/48 F-14B anywhere on the net, so I might have to go with a 1/48 Italeri F/A-18F Super Hornet with Black Box's cockpit set. I'll have to look around.

-Aaron

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saltydog

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July 2003
From: Lower Alabama

Posted by saltydog on Monday, August 9, 2004 8:41 AM

Put me down for an F4U-5N, F/A-18E, and the Dautless SBD-3. later.

Chris

The Origins of Murphy's Law: "In the begginning there was nothing, and it exploded."!!! _________ chris

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grenadierII

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June 2003
From: The Land of Dueling Banjos...

Posted by grenadierII on Monday, August 9, 2004 8:53 AM

Aron, yeah its a bummer. I notice a few months back Sprue Bros. had a mess of the F-4B kit. Wanting one myself for this build I recently dropped them a line only to find out it's now OOP.
Fear not my friend, if you can grab the H-gawa F-4C/D from Squadron, it can easily be made into an early B. I have some spare ecm humps if you want to make it an M.The only drawback with this kit is the raised lines.

I will update the list today.
Leon has a cool badge he put together for us. I asked him to post it so all can take a look and give it thier vote.

Ray

"mmm....forbidden doughnut".

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gwaihir

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October 2003
From: Everett, WA

Posted by gwaihir on Monday, August 9, 2004 11:08 AM

Well here is my first attempt at a badge. Let me know what you think and any changes that should be made (or even if you like it at all). Leon

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grenadierII

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June 2003
From: The Land of Dueling Banjos...

Posted by grenadierII on Monday, August 9, 2004 11:36 AM

I like it!

"mmm....forbidden doughnut".

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 9, 2004 12:32 PM

Hey Grenadier,

I'd like to jump into this group build as well, if y'all don't mind. This is my first group build, so is there anything I need to know as far as rules go? I'd like to do the big Academy F/A-18C, unless you can't do something that another modeller is working on.

Jason