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Official Saab 75th anniversary GB - Nu öppen!

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  • From: Rothesay, NB Canada
Posted by VanceCrozier on Friday, May 18, 2012 8:09 PM

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.........

http://i980.photobucket.com/albums/ae287/sprue_cegoose/pix/th_Kalashnikitty.jpg

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

On the bench: Airfix 1/72 Wildcat; Airfix 1/72 Vampire T11; Airfix 1/72 Fouga Magister

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Posted by Sprue-ce Goose on Friday, May 18, 2012 8:07 PM

VanceCrozier

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

I believe those milkshakes give you courage.........

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Posted by VanceCrozier on Friday, May 18, 2012 8:02 PM

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

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?!?!

Gamera.... you keep hanging around here, you know we'll pull you into this GB!!! Wink

On the bench: Airfix 1/72 Wildcat; Airfix 1/72 Vampire T11; Airfix 1/72 Fouga Magister

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Posted by Gamera on Friday, May 18, 2012 7:40 PM

Very cool, the Tunnon is cool looking but I love the looks of the Viggen and Gripen. Just really great looking planes. And you have to appreciate such a useful ability to operate from short runways and poor conditions. 

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by bsyamato on Friday, May 18, 2012 6:18 PM

Gamera

Vance, Vance why must you tempt me!?! 

Yes, I too have a Saab in the stash (1/48 Airfix Viggen) but I need to start another GB like I need another hole in the head. Will be watching though, and if you do need one more entry I'll consider jumping in. 

Cliff

 

I'm with Cliff in all words!!

but in 1/72

If the -gb will run for a year i'm sure in!

 

 

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Posted by The Navigator on Friday, May 18, 2012 3:09 PM

 

Don't forget the Tunnan!

That was taken in my driveway the other day before heading to the Lair Wink

I have many books and my Lair smells of rich mahogany!!! Stay thirsty my fellow MOJOs!




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Posted by Gamera on Friday, May 18, 2012 11:11 AM

Sprue-ce Goose

 VanceCrozier:

Goose Goose Goose… No, one does not need to be a BIG SAAB GROUPIE, but you do need to have an appreciation for meatballs, seafood, IKEA and all things Saab.

 

Thanks, Vance. Good to hear.

However, I am hoping Lutefisk is not on the menu, perhaps I am not a BIG SAAB GROUPIE........

I must say, those clever Swedish engineers have demonstrated that the French do not have a "lock" on making interesting vehicles.

 

http://i980.photobucket.com/albums/ae287/sprue_cegoose/pix/th_Kalashnikitty.jpg

Ahhhhh good to hear! I'm not much of a fan of Saab cars, meatballs, Ikea, ABBA, or blondes...

And don't even mention the Lutefish Ick!

However; yes the Swedes do make some of the coolest aircraft in the world.

 

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

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by Sprue-ce Goose on Friday, May 18, 2012 10:55 AM

VanceCrozier

Goose Goose Goose… No, one does not need to be a BIG SAAB GROUPIE, but you do need to have an appreciation for meatballs, seafood, IKEA and all things Saab.

Thanks, Vance. Good to hear.

However, I am hoping Lutefisk is not on the menu, perhaps I am not a BIG SAAB GROUPIE........

I must say, those clever Swedish engineers have demonstrated that the French do not have a "lock" on making interesting vehicles.

 

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Posted by sub revolution on Friday, May 18, 2012 8:36 AM

Mmmm...Ikea meatballs... Sorry.

Eh-hem. Back to the Viggens, Drakens, etc...

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Posted by VanceCrozier on Friday, May 18, 2012 8:03 AM

sub revolution - I'll be happy with a "small but determined" crowd. Even if it's just a handful of interested parties I'm going for it. (But a small group probably should have a fairly short timeline, we'll see what happens for #s)

Cliff, my radioactive friend! Come on… you know you want to!! We may need to hold off on starting for a little bit anyway until a few more builders are rounded up, I know I'm tied up for awhile yet myself.

Tony - see above! Won't be starting immediately by any means but I'd love to get you in as well.

Goose Goose Goose… No, one does not need to be a BIG SAAB GROUPIE, but you do need to have an appreciation for meatballs, seafood, IKEA and all things Saab.

Tags: Draken , Saab , Viggen , Tunnan , Lansen

On the bench: Airfix 1/72 Wildcat; Airfix 1/72 Vampire T11; Airfix 1/72 Fouga Magister

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Posted by Sprue-ce Goose on Friday, May 18, 2012 7:30 AM

Does this GB invitation include FSM forum members who are not BIG SAAB GROUPIES ?

 

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Posted by taxtp on Friday, May 18, 2012 1:33 AM

Hi Vance,

I'd like to register my interest. I'm not sure that I can give you a 100% commitment at this time, but at least you know I'm interested.
Cheers

Tony

I'm just taking it one GB at a time.

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Posted by Gamera on Thursday, May 17, 2012 3:21 PM

Vance, Vance why must you tempt me!?! 

Yes, I too have a Saab in the stash (1/48 Airfix Viggen) but I need to start another GB like I need another hole in the head. Will be watching though, and if you do need one more entry I'll consider jumping in. 

Cliff

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by VanceCrozier on Thursday, May 17, 2012 2:31 PM

Hoping so - I've got 6-7 in the stash. I've really been taken with them recently, interesting & unique machines. Either way I'll be building something this year. Maybe if we can round up a small gang, we can put together a GB with a fairly short timeline, to make sure it stays busy.

On the bench: Airfix 1/72 Wildcat; Airfix 1/72 Vampire T11; Airfix 1/72 Fouga Magister

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Posted by sub revolution on Thursday, May 17, 2012 12:25 PM

I have lobbed the idea of a Sweedish GB out a couple of times now. Gotten modest response in the past, but not enough to make a real GB around. I love Sweedish aircraft and would jump on this faster than you would believe! Maybe it will take off this time...

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Posted by VanceCrozier on Thursday, May 17, 2012 12:21 PM
Tags: Draken , Saab , Viggen , Tunnan , Lansen

On the bench: Airfix 1/72 Wildcat; Airfix 1/72 Vampire T11; Airfix 1/72 Fouga Magister

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Official Saab 75th anniversary GB - Nu öppen!
Posted by VanceCrozier on Thursday, May 17, 2012 11:46 AM

OK, this may be a bit of a niche interest outside of Skandinavia, but I'll be building something for sure before the end of the year, (once I've caught up on other GBs... Embarrassed ) so here goes! 2012 is the 75th anniversary of the founding of Saab. Who's up for a group build? There have been several new kits recently released, (Tarangus & AZ Models) and there are older kits to be had of course (Heller, Airfix, Italeri, Hasegawa, Special Hobbyetc etc).

The only real rule is that it has to be a Saab aircraft, in any markings. Any interest?

It's a go!!!!

Grab your badge here. I couldn't resist including the world-famous Swedish Chef, just to remind us all that this hobby is indeed supposed to be FUN!!!

GB runs until the end of 2012, Saab's 75th year. Any scale, any markings etc so long as there is a Saab under there somewhere. Crossovers are always welcome.

Expected builders below, a small but hardy group, just like the Vikings! (...but with better hair...)

  • VanceCrozier - 1/72 JAS39 Gripen (Italeri) 
    VanceCrozier- 1/72 J-21 A (Heller) - COMPLETE, page 28

  • sub revolution -
  • Gamera - 1/48 Viggen (Airfix)
  • taxtp - 1/72 Hasegawa Draken
  • Sprue-ce Goose - 1/72 J-21A (Heller)
  • The Navigator - 1/1 homebuilt Tunnan
  • bsyamato -  1/72 Airfix Viggen
  • Kugai - 1/72….. Gripen, Viggen, or Drakken
  • Theuns - 1/72 Italeri JAS 39 Grippen / SAAF - complete, page 21
Tags: Draken , Lansen , Saab , Tunnan , Viggen

On the bench: Airfix 1/72 Wildcat; Airfix 1/72 Vampire T11; Airfix 1/72 Fouga Magister

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