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I wouldn't mind seeing the chef in the GB Badge :)

I think you're onto something! I'll add a Chef!

(btw, anyone posting to this - make sure to add some "Tags" to your post - I've already started the process with my posts, but multiple users tagging te same words seem to work best. The tags show up in that "box o' words on the right side of the web pages. We could attract a little more attention that way )

I wouldn't mind seeing the chef in the GB Badge :)

EPIC!!! Possibly, just too bad that a certain Field Marshall isn't really a Big SAAB groupie....

[quote user="bsyamato"

normally i don't like all grey schemes but in this case you're right

i feel like this will be a real funny GB!

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Hopefully this build will inform, entertain, and ruffle a few feathers in a good way. Considering the cast so far, this build has the potential to reach EPIC status!

VanceCrozier

 

Alright gentlemen, Seeing as how we're only a few pages into this thread, I'll re-title it ( I think I can still do that?) and use it for the official GB thread. I

One Swede  likes the title change

Hey, they're out there! Have a look around, you may find something odd & interesting. Sweden is more than just IKEA and meatballs!

I didn't know there was an aircraft manufacturer by the name SAAB so that's why my mind automatically thought of the car.

sub revolution

In like a fat kid on Sweedish meatballs!

With a little Wikipedia research...

First flight of the Saab 17 (their first aircraft:) May 18, 1940 (that's today!)

First flight of the Gripen: Dec 9, 1988 (effectively the end of the year.)

How 'bout those for "official" dates?

Thanks

(Sorry folks, sunny long weekend up here = Vance no touchy the computers!)

sub revolution - dates look good.... IT'S ON!!!!

Gamera - cross GB is fine with me, anything that may help get a few extras in here.

Kugai - welcome to the madness!

ww2psycho - they make cars too?!?!? 

Alright gentlemen, Seeing as how we're only a few pages into this thread, I'll re-title it ( I think I can still do that?) and use it for the official GB thread. I may or may not be able to set up the roster list on the front page today, but I will this week for sure.

sub revolution

Navigator- Ooh! A floatie!

Yamato- Only the Swedes could make low vis gray look so awesome...

normally i don't like all grey schemes but in this case you're right

i feel like this will be a real funny GB!

SAAB cars and SAAB aircraft were once produced by the same company

When I read Saab GB, I thought of the car...

You think I'd miss this party???

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Sprue-ce Goose:

Ya lost Gamera, but I'm in with a 1/72 Heller J-21.

As I'm forcing my digital Point and Shoot  to do tricks it was never designed to do, it is going to take a while to work out the depth of field for those old SLR  close up lenses and Neutral Density filter before I can post decent photos..

Vance: I've posted a photo of the painted Instrument panel and cockpit walls for you next door.

Oh, I'm still in just a slightly delayed start here

The time will allow me to finish some other stuff off before I start the Viggen.

Sorry, Gamera.

I misunderstood.

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Sprue-ce Goose

Ya lost Gamera, but I'm in with a 1/72 Heller J-21.

As I'm forcing my digital Point and Shoot  to do tricks it was never designed to do, it is going to take a while to work out the depth of field for those old SLR  close up lenses and Neutral Density filter before I can post decent photos..

Vance: I've posted a photo of the painted Instrument panel and cockpit walls for you next door.

Oh, I'm still in just a slightly delayed start here

The time will allow me to finish some other stuff off before I start the Viggen.

Ya lost Gamera, but I'm in with a 1/72 Heller J-21.

As I'm forcing my digital Point and Shoot  to do tricks it was never designed to do, it is going to take a while to work out the depth of field for those old SLR  close up lenses and Neutral Density filter before I can post decent photos..

Vance: I've posted a photo of the painted Instrument panel and cockpit walls for you next door.

I'm not sure which kit I'd build, but count me in.

Maybe I'll finally build the 1:48 Viggen that's been in the stash for a while, but more likely I'll get either the Gripen, Viggen, or Drakken in 1:72.

Vance: CallsignOwl is launching a 'Forces of Nature' GB in a month or so and since Viggen is Swedish for 'Thunderbolt' I'm going to hold off starting and do a cross GB if it's all the same to you.

Cliff

Navigator- Ooh! A floatie!

Yamato- Only the Swedes could make low vis gray look so awesome...

Sprue-ce Goose

 

Gamera:

 

 

And I will admit to once and awhile to having fantasies where I'm a badass Viking............ 

 

 

Hmmmmmm..........

Gamera dressed up as a Viking  "Berserker"..........that would be something to see.............

Sorry, I don't really dress up other than the hat with the horns on it.....

BTW: sorry couldn't find a Viking Turtle:

VanceCrozier

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bsyamato - resisting the urge to start another one? I've got two of those little Viggens in the stash, one Heller and one Airfix boxing. I really like the look of the 2-seater as well, plan on doing one of them that way. Am I crazy for considering the 4-colour splinter pattern in 1/72 scale?!?!

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not so mad i am (i'm convinced of that!) i'll going for the grey scheme this time (not included in the decals but will find a way to do so) not for the mega insane splinter camo!!!

Something like that! included necessary aircraft updates

(image wallpaperstock.net)

yes i can't resist to join, i had the same idea but not only for the saab, my idea was a swedish GB inclued other brands and tank, girls etc

Also wil try to get a draken before (and if) the GB start  

Here's one for you floatie fans:

VanceCrozier

Nav - my agents tell me you have plans & supplies to build another 1:1 Tunnan for the back yard - any truth to the rumour?

I can neither confirm or deny one for the Navigatorette when she turns 16

Gamera

 

And I will admit to once and awhile to having fantasies where I'm a badass Viking............ 

Hmmmmmm..........

Gamera dressed up as a Viking  "Berserker"..........that would be something to see.............

Alright, count me in once the stuff on the bench gets done!

sub revolution

In like a fat kid on Sweedish meatballs!

With a little Wikipedia research...

First flight of the Gripen: Dec 9, 1988 (effectively the end of the year.)

A shame Revell never re-issued  their 1/32 JAS 39 Grippen.

http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Gal4/3401-3500/gal3415_Gripen_Hutama/00.shtm

In like a fat kid on Sweedish meatballs!

With a little Wikipedia research...

First flight of the Saab 17 (their first aircraft:) May 18, 1940 (that's today!)

First flight of the Gripen: Dec 9, 1988 (effectively the end of the year.)

How 'bout those for "official" dates?

Thanks

Works for me!

Alright, I'm convinced we can make a go of it. Small but determined is good with me, we may pick up a few stragglers too. Now... timeline & start date? What does "start now, finish by end of year" sound like?? (I'm so democratic!)

I'll agree - long as it's a chocolate milkshake...

Ah heck Vance, go ahead and count me in

I want to try the old '80s splinter  camo on my 1/48 Viggen.

VanceCrozier

 

Sprue-ce Goose:

 

VanceCrozier:

. Am I crazy for considering the 4-colour splinter pattern in 1/72 scale?!?!

I believe those milk shakes give you courage.........

 

 

I'd do darn near anything for a couple of milkshakes!

.even fly in a classic "finger four formation" ?