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Guadalcanal Campaign Group Build updated with new end date

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Posted by M1 A1 A2 Tanker on Friday, September 4, 2009 3:24 AM

Hey

     Stik

                   Been looking for a GB to join. If this one is still open I'd like in. Not sure what model yet. I would like to do Tamiya 1/700 IJN Suzuya but she did not see direct action during the campaign although she was in the area for a long while. 

 BTW, I noticed you need help with the badge so how about this:

 

 

Thanks

 

Scott

 

 

 

 

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Posted by stikpusher on Friday, September 4, 2009 11:38 AM

M1 A1 A2 Tanker, you are more than welcome to join with Suzuya. She did indeed particiapate actively in the campaign overall, if you check out this link: http://combinedfleet.com/suzuya_t.htm

She fought alongside my subject vessel, IJNS Yugumo, with the carriers at Eastern Solomons and Santa Cruz, and also participated in a bombardemnt of Henderson Field in November. So I would label her as partaking in direct action. I will add you and Suzuya to the list.

Thanks for the help with the GB badge! That will do nicely!

Scott- you are updated, welcome aboard!

 

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Posted by mucker on Friday, September 4, 2009 1:31 PM

Stikpusher:

Do you know where I can find a list of the Japanese aircraft that participated at Guadalcanal? If you allow crossovers, I'm going to try to build a Zero and have a few different variants. Besides, Randy and Hans will need something to shoot down...

 

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Posted by stikpusher on Friday, September 4, 2009 1:36 PM
Off the top of my head, no I dont. But I do know that the A6M2, A6M2-N, and the A6M3 variants were all flown in combat during the campaign there.

 

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Posted by M1 A1 A2 Tanker on Friday, September 4, 2009 1:41 PM
 stikpusher wrote:

Thanks for the help with the GB badge! That will do nicely!

 

Glad you like the badge. Photoshop is my friend. Laugh [(-D]

 

I'm about half way done with the old Tamiya M3 Bradley once she is finished I'll start on the  Suzuya.

 

See Ya

 

Scott

 

 

 

 

 

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Posted by mucker on Friday, September 4, 2009 1:52 PM

 stikpusher wrote:
Off the top of my head, no I dont. But I do know that the A6M2, A6M2-N, and the A6M3 variants were all flown in combat during the campaign there.

Let me double check the stash, and if you have room for another I'd love to join.

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Posted by stikpusher on Friday, September 4, 2009 3:56 PM
We certainly do! Let me know your choice(s) and I will update the roster! Welcome aboard!

 

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Posted by mucker on Saturday, September 5, 2009 9:03 AM
for now put me down for a "Zero": it will be either a 1/48 HAsegawa A6M3 Type 22, 1/48 Hasegawa A6M3 Type 33 or a giant 1/24 Trumpeter A6M2b! I'll figure it out as I get nearer to starting...

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Posted by stikpusher on Saturday, September 5, 2009 12:17 PM
OK, Mucker, you are on the list for a 1/48 or 1/24 A6M. Welcome aboard! !/24... now that would be a big bird...Mischief [:-,]

 

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Posted by M1 A1 A2 Tanker on Saturday, September 5, 2009 7:17 PM

Hey

    All

 

            Just ordered my Suzuya off Evilbay. Got it for $23.69 including shipping. I'll probably see it in about week with the holiday. Once I get her started I'll post some WIP pics. Trying to figure out if I want to add P/E to her or not. Anyway, just wanted to give an update.

 

That is all

 

Scott 

 

 

 

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Posted by mucker on Monday, September 7, 2009 4:47 PM

 stikpusher wrote:
OK, Mucker, you are on the list for a 1/48 or 1/24 A6M. Welcome aboard! !/24... now that would be a big bird...Mischief [:-,]

I'm quite fond of Zero's and have always wanted the Trumperter kit. When I saw it for $40 on a closeout sale I had no choice. I just need to take my time so I don't screw up a good kit!

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Posted by jay12472 on Monday, September 7, 2009 5:18 PM

Mucker

Welcome over to this one

Jason

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Posted by M1 A1 A2 Tanker on Monday, September 7, 2009 7:35 PM

Hey 

      All

 

               Just got an email from the seller of the Suzuya with the tracking number and also decided to go ahead and order the 1/700 IJN Cruiser/Destroyer set from GMM. Would be nice to start on this this weekend, but with the holiday I'm not to hopeful. 

Just wondering though, is there anything I should watch out for with the GMM set?

 

See Ya

 

Scott

 

 

 

 

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Posted by mucker on Monday, September 7, 2009 8:12 PM
 jay12472 wrote:

Mucker

Welcome over to this one

Jason

Thank you, Jason. I am very fascinated by the Pacific aspect of WWII, and while this GB is very focused on an important battle, there are too few participants! guadalcanal was a very important win for the Allies, especially when you consider that Airacobras and Wildcats werethe mainstay at that time.

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Posted by gspatton44 on Tuesday, September 8, 2009 11:50 AM
M1 A1 I like the badge. Looks Good!

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Posted by M1 A1 A2 Tanker on Tuesday, September 8, 2009 3:10 PM

 gspatton44 wrote:
M1 A1 I like the badge. Looks Good!

 

Thanks. Photoshop has a very steep learning curve but once you get use to it, it is AWESOME!

To bad it can only make my models look better in the digital world. Laugh [(-D]

 

See Ya

 

Scott

 

 

 

 

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Posted by model maniac 96 on Thursday, September 10, 2009 2:58 PM
Hi there every body, I was wondering, when is the date that it is to late to enter this Group Build, I want to, but I have to finish a couple of other GB's first.



Thanks, Jim
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Posted by stikpusher on Thursday, September 10, 2009 3:31 PM
If you think you can finish something by the early February end date, you are more than welcome to join. At that point, I suppose it depends on what you will build.  As for me, I have a fairly slow rate of completion, so I would say no later than mid December.

 

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U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

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Posted by model maniac 96 on Thursday, September 10, 2009 4:52 PM
Oh it would be before then, I was thinking like the end of october maybe??..


Thanks, Jim
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Posted by stikpusher on Thursday, September 10, 2009 5:23 PM
Sounds great! What kit do you have in mind?

 

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

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

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Posted by jeaton01 on Friday, September 11, 2009 9:44 PM
 M1 A1 A2 Tanker wrote:

 

 BTW, I noticed you need help with the badge so how about this:

 

 

Thanks

 

Scott

 

I would suggest increasing the size of Guadalcanal and reducing group build to GB.  Once it is reduced in size to fit the usual space it will be hard to read.

John

To see build logs for my models:  http://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/mymodels.html

 

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Posted by jay12472 on Saturday, September 12, 2009 8:40 AM

I've started on the TONE. It has been interesting so far, The plastic doesn't seem to like my tamiya cement so I have been using CA glue.

Jason

 

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Posted by M1 A1 A2 Tanker on Saturday, September 12, 2009 9:10 AM
 jeaton01 wrote:

 

I would suggest increasing the size of Guadalcanal and reducing group build to GB.  Once it is reduced in size to fit the usual space it will be hard to read.

Hi,

      Everyone

     I think jeaton might have a point here. So I have reduced the current badge to 160 X 120 and added it temporarily (as I am still waiting on my kit in the mail let alone started it Boohoo [BH]) to my signature.  Now I cannot increase the size of Guadalcanal because that is one whole pic, while the 2 flags and the title are individual pics layered onto the Guadalcanal pic. So I can change those.

Let me know what you'll think?

Thanks

Scott

 

 

 

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Posted by stikpusher on Saturday, September 12, 2009 11:52 AM
Alright then, based on the reduced size, I would suggest larget writing for the titiel and slightly larger flags.

 

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U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

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Posted by M1 A1 A2 Tanker on Saturday, September 12, 2009 12:00 PM

 stikpusher wrote:
Alright then, based on the reduced size, I would suggest larget writing for the titiel and slightly larger flags.

 

Ok. No problem. How about the one in my signature now?

 

Scott

P.S. Just let me know what you think I'll change the badge as many times as needed, just more Photoshop practice for me.

 

 

 

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Posted by ps1scw on Saturday, September 12, 2009 12:23 PM
You should keep Tulagi in the badge.
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Posted by stikpusher on Saturday, September 12, 2009 1:59 PM

I agree with ps1scw. Tulagi and Savo certainly belong in the background.

No word yet from my LHS on when my PE set will come in....Whistling [:-^]

 

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 M1 A1 A2 Tanker on Saturday, September 12, 2009 7:16 PM
 stikpusher wrote:

I agree with ps1scw. Tulagi and Savo certainly belong in the background.

Cool, more practice with Photoshop for me! Big Smile [:D]

Please find our group build badge version 1.3 below.

Let me know what you think.

 

See Ya

Scott

 

 

 

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Posted by stikpusher on Saturday, September 12, 2009 7:32 PM
Unless there are more sugestions from the participants, I think this one looks pretty good... Bueller.... Bueller..... anybody?

 

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

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

       - Plankton

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