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(Anti) Submarine Warfare GB 2010 *CLOSED*

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(Anti) Submarine Warfare GB 2010 *CLOSED*
Posted by kermit on Saturday, November 28, 2009 6:18 AM

Sitrep:

This is a group build effort involving any kind of submarine from any kind of era and also anything that is or was known to be used to kill submarines. So this means Subs, Destroyers, ASW Helo's and ASW Aircraft or Spotters. WW1, WW2, Cold War and Modern Time builds are all welcome

Build will run from January first 2010 untill January first 2011. If you think you can finish in this timeframe, by all means apply.

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Rules of Engagement:

NONE, apart from the usual little ones:

1. Any skill level is welcome

2. Any kind of build is allowed in any scale as long as it is appropriate for the subject

3. Started projects allowed. Lets say... up to 20% finished

4. Crossovers,... sure go ahead

5. AM or custom decals, scratching, PE and the likes....sure knock yourself out.

6. What ifs..... hmmm dunno. Ask the group and let them decideWink

7. Last, but to me personally, most important rule:

Participating with a model comes with responsibilities. I do expect people applying with a build to post updates and commit to their builds. If you cannot or dont want to continue on a build, be a sport and let the group know. Thats all.

7 HAVE FUN![swg]

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Rollcall:

Aaronw - Anigrand Bell HSL - 1:72 scale

Lewbud - Various Submarines - 1:700 scale

*Finished*! 1:700 SSN-23 "Jimmy Carter" - Seawolf class Attack sub

*Finished*! 1:700 SSN-21 "Seawolf" - Seawolf class Attack sub

Stikpusher - Dragon Alfa Vs. USS Dallas kit - 1:350 scale

                        Bronco- Kilo class - 1:350 scale - FINISHED

Bondoman - Hasegawa SP-5B Marlin - ???scale - (confirmation?)

Vetteman42 - 

*Finished*! :Revell Monogram TBF Avenger- 1:48 scale

Aurora7 - Airfix Short Sunderland - 1:72 scale

Antipodean Andy - Airfix Leander Destroyer- 1:600 scale

Darth_trader -  Accurate Miniatures TBM Avenger - 1:48 scale

Helo 53 - Hobby Boss SH-60B Seahawk - 1:72 scale

Sub Revolution - *undecided*

FastasEF - SkyWave "George Washington" SSBN 1:700 scale(Ohio class?) and 2 PBV Neptune's (1:72 scale?)

MrSquid2U - (Brand?) Widgeon - 1:48 scale

JMart - Arii LA Class Sub - 1:700 scale - FINISHED

Caribwill - *FINISHED* :HobbyBoss LA and Akula class Subs - 1:700 scale

68GT - Hasegawa/ Minicraft P-3C Orion - 1:72 scale

Konigwolf13

*FINISHED* - Hobby Boss RN Lynx - 1:72 scale

Julez72 - Trumpeter Wellington - 1:48 scale

eatthis - Airfix BAe Nimrod - 1:72 scale

Kermit - Revell German Submarine Type VIIC/41 - 1:72 scale *Finished*

              - Italeri TBF/ TBM Avenger - 1:48 scale *Finished*

              - Revell German Submarine Type VIIC - 1:350 scale *Finished*

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Badges: (open for debate...)

(would appreciate it if you each host your badge yourself...Wink )

Kermit

 

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Posted by Aaronw on Saturday, November 28, 2009 2:02 PM
As long as ASW helicopters are acceptable I'd be interested.
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Posted by kermit on Saturday, November 28, 2009 2:14 PM

Aaronw,

Anything ASW would be acceptable so that's a yesWink [;)] Basically, Submarines and anything that can kill a sub is eligible for the group build.

Can we get some ppl going on this one?

Richard

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Posted by lewbud on Sunday, November 29, 2009 10:44 PM

Got a few builds to finish up, but I'd be interested.

 

Buddy- Those who say there are no stupid questions have never worked in customer service.

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Posted by stikpusher on Sunday, November 29, 2009 11:48 PM
Yes I am.

 

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Posted by Aaronw on Sunday, November 29, 2009 11:58 PM
Ok then count me in, maybe an Anigrand Bell HSL.
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Posted by kermit on Monday, November 30, 2009 12:20 AM

Sounds great guys! Including myself that would make four alreadyThumbs Up [tup]

Ill get it off the ground as soon as i can make that 5 so people...don't be shy nowBig Smile [:D] Will be fun!

Richard 

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Posted by bondoman on Monday, November 30, 2009 1:16 AM

Well I do have this little beauty in the stash. Crossovers allowed?

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Posted by kermit on Monday, November 30, 2009 11:08 AM

Thats looks very appropriate indeedWink [;)]... 1/72 scale?

The exact rules and details still need to be worked out as i wanted to see if there was any interest present on the forum. Looks like there is. I will get on this as soon as i can.

Important thing for me in any kind of group would be the emphasis on fun. After all it's a hobby isn't it? So that means i will have little to no rules at all. Post your build where you want.

Being a mediocre graphic artist and/ or photoshopper i will try to get something of a badge going but anyone who feels like it can pm me with their designs and or ideasSmile [:)] Also the title on this thread is just a working template, nothing definitive. Any and all ideas and suggestions are more than welcome at this point.

Would my starting date of January 1st be acceptable to everyone?

Richard

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Posted by kermit on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 1:45 PM

*bump*Wink [;)]

Richard

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Posted by Aaronw on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 2:51 PM

January 1st would work for me, that gives me a little time to clear my work bench.

 

Bondo, I like the Marlin, I have an older version of that kit, but I like the decals better on yours. I think that settles the questin of USN or USCG for mine, Im going to have to keep my eyes open for that issue to build a USN Marlin.

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Posted by kermit on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 3:06 PM

Aaronw,

Sure thing, i've been thinking the same thing for the same reasons Wink [;)]

Bondoman,

That's indeed a very interesting kit. Looking forward to see it being built (hint hint)Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

I've been working on this idea i had for a badge... hope you guys like it... Your own designs are very welcome as well:

Richard

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Posted by bondoman on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 3:40 PM
I guess that means submarines are out!
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Posted by vetteman42 on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 8:06 PM
Richard this sounds interestin (rubbung chin) I like the end date too. Congrads on your first GB too my friend your gonna have fun I can assure you. So count me in, not sure what I will be building yet, maybe my very first helo ??

Randy So many to build.......So little time

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Posted by lewbud on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 10:14 PM

 bondoman wrote:
I guess that means submarines are out!

Nope, when I get to it I'll be doing some 1/700 subs.

Buddy- Those who say there are no stupid questions have never worked in customer service.

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Posted by Aurora-7 on Thursday, December 3, 2009 10:26 AM
Yes! I want to do my Airfix Sunderland! (I figured by Flower Class Corvette from the 'Battle of the Atlantic' GB would be cheating.

 

 

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Posted by kermit on Thursday, December 3, 2009 2:15 PM

Wow, ok i think its about time i can start making a list of people and their builds;) Welcome to everybody and have fun guysSmile [:)]

Randy, thanks for the welcome buddy and i would love to have you. Had this one on my mind for a lil whileSmile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

More peeps is always betterBig Smile [:D]

Richard

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Posted by kermit on Friday, December 4, 2009 4:24 AM

Ok, for those that had remarks about the other badge Wink [;)] i have made a new, more "generic" one... take ur pickSmile [:)]

Gonna start reworking the first post with a list of rules and participants asap. Thanks for all your input and for everyone willing to join in on my little idea for a group. And more participants will be very welcome all during the running timeBig Smile [:D]

Richard

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Posted by Aurora-7 on Friday, December 4, 2009 3:10 PM
The HSL has to be one of the ugliest helicopters I have ever seen (I just googled it). It looks like a prehistoric Chinook. What an awesome subject for this build, though! As much as I consider myself a fan of helicopters, I never heard of this design.

Kermit, the Anigrand kit is 1/72 scale.

 

 

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Posted by Aaronw on Friday, December 4, 2009 10:55 PM

Yep, the HSL is 1/72. It is kind of a what if, as it didn't actually enter service as intended. It was Bell's only tandem rotor helicopter, and beat the Sikorsky HSS-1 Seabat (SH-34) for the Navy's first dedicated ASW helicopter.

Unfortunately it made so much racket the sonar guys couldn't do their job, and the Navy ended up going with the runner up, the HSS-1. It did provide some early experience with ASW equipment and was useful for testing mine sweeping equipment and techniques. Bell also credits it with helping to work out some wrinkles in their helicopter division which put them in a good position for their next big helicopter contract, the UH-1 "Huey".

 

Yes it is something of an ugly duckling. Smile [:)]

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Posted by Antipodean Andy on Friday, December 4, 2009 11:49 PM

Kermit, I'd like to join if I can please.  I'm getting back into building and have already joined the FAA and Battle of the Atlantic GBs for next year.  I'll start adding to the stash (funnily enough, the GBs I've joined don't match anything in the stash!) with the GBs in mind.

Actually, I've got a 1/600 Airfix Leander.  I'll offer that up if okay.

Bondonman, that Marlin is awesome.  Really looking forward to seeing her go together.

Edit: duh, I could also lump in with the 1/350 Dragon USS Spruance that's sitting on the top shelf in my study ... and I see it every day!  Might be a bit ambitious early on as I've always dreamed of getting some PE for it.

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Posted by kermit on Saturday, December 5, 2009 7:25 AM

 Andy,

G'day mateWink [;)] and thanks for joining! Have fun with your build. Have added the Leander to the list but you can always change that if you decide to build your Spruance class.

Richard

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Posted by vetteman42 on Saturday, December 5, 2009 12:16 PM
Kermit I will be building the Sikorsky SH-60F Ocean Hawk or the TBF Avenger depending which one I can get my grimy mitts on. The TBF was considered a sub killer in the North Atlantic during WWII with 30 U-Boats killed to its credit, so hopefully that would fit into the group as well.

Randy So many to build.......So little time

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Posted by kermit on Saturday, December 5, 2009 1:40 PM

The avenger would certainly do Randy. Anything goes as long as its a sub or is or has been used as a sub killer or ASW patrol craftWink [;)]

Have a 1:48 Italeri TBM in my stash myself that would be a pleasure to do lol.

Btw i know you're fond of Wildcats, right? If you could get ur hands on the 1:48 Hobby Boss FM-1...it has an atlantic scheme and decals for it tooSmile [:)].

Lemme know when you make ur decision buddyThumbs Up [tup]

Richard

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Posted by Antipodean Andy on Sunday, December 6, 2009 12:09 AM

 kermit wrote:
Andy, G'day mateWink [;)] and thanks for joining! Have fun with your build. Have added the Leander to the list but you can always change that if you decide to build your Spruance class.  Richard

Cheers, Richard.  I'll stick with the Leander at the moment.  My wife was just looking at White Ensign Models for a PE or resin detail kit for it but couldn't find one.  Again, might be over-ambitious but...

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Posted by vetteman42 on Sunday, December 6, 2009 1:44 AM
 Antipodean Andy wrote:

  My wife was just looking at White Ensign Models for a PE or resin detail kit for it but couldn't find one.  Again, might be over-ambitious but...

Andy over-ambition is what makes a better modeler out of us all, nothing wrong with that.

Kermit thanks for the info on the Hobby Boss FM2 kit, I will look for that one too. You are right I do like the Wildcat, maybe one day I will have the full Grumman Cat collection who knows.

Randy So many to build.......So little time

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Posted by Antipodean Andy on Sunday, December 6, 2009 2:08 AM
Thanks for the support, Randy.  My wife is also researching a 1/350 Dragon kit for my Battle of the Atlantic GB entry - maybe the Gleaves-class DD.  She's doing well for a 'non-shiphead'.
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Posted by kermit on Sunday, December 6, 2009 11:04 PM

Randy,

Found out it was the FM-1 that was in my head...Blush [:I] Could remember it that well since the atlantic scheme i mentioned was involving an overall grey cat instead of the usual blue colorsSmile [:)].

Aircraft based on escort carriers were very often used for ASW patrolling so there's a whole bunch of choices left for you.

Richard

EDIT: Knew i had a pic of it here somewhereSmile,Wink, & Grin [swg]:

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Posted by stikpusher on Sunday, December 6, 2009 11:10 PM
Put me down for the Dragon 1/350 Alfa vs USS Dallas kit.

 

F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

       - Plankton

LSM

 

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Posted by kermit on Thursday, December 10, 2009 10:40 AM

stikpusher
Put me down for the Dragon 1/350 Alfa vs USS Dallas kit.

DoneWink Have fun with your build and i'm looking forward to this one...

Richard

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