"Silver Screen" GB

deattilio

Member since
October 2005
From: New Port Richey

"Silver Screen" GB

Posted by deattilio on Saturday, October 15, 2005 10:49 PM

Just an idea for a build of aircraft of the silver screen. Aircraft from those movies and TV shows that featured aircraft that any young enthusiasts watched time and again. Not necassarily just models "painted up", but a little more in-depth. Came to me as I was about to start my 1/144 CASA using Minicraft's He-111 and Avro Lancaster(for the engines) in the markings seen in the movie "BATTLE OF BRITAIN or PATTON(My 1/48 CASA is almost ready to start building, just need a couple more detail parts, to be done as the CAF's former "He-111"). Or how about the "Hollywood" produced Zeros, Kates, and Vals from TORA, TORA, TORA(already in the process of acquiring the kits and parts for a CAF Tora "Zero" in 1/72). I know that would be a considerably more complicated project Black Eye [B)]

. For simplicity "painted up" would work, such as modeling the Corsairs from Black Sheep Squadron (the mix of solid blue -1's, -4's, AU-1), or C-119 from FLIGHT OF THE PHOENIX, if not the Phoenix itself. Basically, not necassarily historically accurate, just Hollywood accurate. Of course the list could go on and on since aircraft have made appearances in movies and TV for nearly as long as those medias have been around. Any interest? Party [party]

WIP:
Trying to get my hobby stuff sorted - just moved and still unpacking.

"Gator, Green Catskill....Charlie On Time"

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roadkill_275

Member since
September 2003
From: North East Texas

Posted by roadkill_275 on Sunday, October 16, 2005 9:00 AM

What time frame are you looking at?? I have a lot going on through the end of the year.

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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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Sunday, October 16, 2005 9:18 AM

Might be interesting. Need more info on proposed rules & time frame.

Regards, Rick

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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deattilio

Member since
October 2005
From: New Port Richey

"Silver Screen" GB

Posted by deattilio on Sunday, October 16, 2005 12:07 PM

I was thinking starting at the new year, once Halloween hits it is non-stop extra curricular activities for a while.

Jan 10 '06 to Jun 10 '06
Any type of kit(or mix of) of any scale straight from the box, or with every bit of AM parts available
Provide movie / TV title of subject model for members to get a preview of your project
Some frustration to be included, but a good excuse to relax and watch a movie / show comes with the project
Provide progress and pics of project throughout the build
Once complete, bragging rights of a movie star in your house is justified

WIP:
Trying to get my hobby stuff sorted - just moved and still unpacking.

"Gator, Green Catskill....Charlie On Time"

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tho9900

Member since
July 2004
From: SETX. USA

Posted by tho9900 on Sunday, October 16, 2005 12:22 PM

ya know there were some armor guys in Odds and Ends discussing the tanks used in "Battle of the Bulge" and some other movies... was a thought about a possible group build included... maybe if you broadened it to vehicles (and ships) you could get a good crowd...

I'll have to wait for a bit before I could commit to anything... a lot going on at the casa this last month...

---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!

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deattilio

Member since
October 2005
From: New Port Richey

"Silver Screen" GB

Posted by deattilio on Sunday, October 16, 2005 12:47 PM

QUOTE: was a thought about a possible group build included... maybe if you broadened it to vehicles (and ships) you could get a good crowd

Looking back at the rules I typed up, I didn't specify plane/tank/ship, so absolutely. The more models/movies to look at the better.

idea for the logo unless someone has something better, open to suggestions

WIP:
Trying to get my hobby stuff sorted - just moved and still unpacking.

"Gator, Green Catskill....Charlie On Time"

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tho9900

Member since
July 2004
From: SETX. USA

Posted by tho9900 on Sunday, October 16, 2005 2:24 PM

hmmm should have picked up that P-40K the other day.. Wild Bill Kelso's mount from 1941 would be a good one! (John Belushi)

---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!

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deattilio

Member since
October 2005
From: New Port Richey

"Silver Screen" GB

Posted by deattilio on Monday, October 17, 2005 12:11 AM

I will go ahead and buy the kits I need for making a 1/72 Tora Zero and have them on standby. Holding off on my 1/144 CASA until the start time if this build sparks enough interest.

WIP:
Trying to get my hobby stuff sorted - just moved and still unpacking.

"Gator, Green Catskill....Charlie On Time"

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dragonfly

Member since
September 2003
From: N.E. Ohio

Posted by dragonfly on Monday, October 17, 2005 8:58 PM

Hey...I've got mine done already!!!!

It's the "Where Eagles Dare" JU-52 Does this mean I can have the badge now? LOL

Dragonfly

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 18, 2005 1:06 PM

Good idea for a GB. I will build something not sure what though, there are so many choices. Probably something armor or sci-fi. It's gonna be a tough decision. Cool [8D]

EDIT: that badge is great and nice JU-52 Dragonfly Thumbs Up [tup]

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Tuesday, October 18, 2005 1:25 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by deattilio

QUOTE: was a thought about a possible group build included... maybe if you broadened it to vehicles (and ships) you could get a good crowd
Looking back at the rules I typed up, I didn't specify plane/tank/ship, so absolutely.

Actually, if you look at your initial post, you did only mention aircraft:

QUOTE: Just an idea for a build of aircraft of the silver screen. Aircraft from those movies and TV shows that featured aircraft that any young enthusiasts watched time and again.

Anyway, if armor is OK, I'm done, too!