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US CARRIER AVIATION GROUP BUILD 2013

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  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 1:41 PM

shiv, Eagle, Clemens, you guys can stop blaming me. I wasn't anywhere near it at the time, where ever it was, and i had nothing to do with it, what it is.

Clemens, i do like the badges as they are.

Eagle, shiv, so whne can we expect GB's from you guys Wink You don't get away that lightly.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 1:38 PM

I just ordered a nice little kit at Hannants for this group build:

What do you think?

Cheers, Clemens

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  • From: AandF in the Badger State
Posted by checkmateking02 on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 1:05 PM

OK, no problem:  "an idea whose time has not yet come."

 

 

 

 

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 12:29 PM

Actually I wanted this GB for the aircraft only...

So, I think I will leave it like this.

Clemens

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  • From: AandF in the Badger State
Posted by checkmateking02 on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 12:23 PM

Clemens, I was thinking:  would you consider allowing kits of the carriers themselves?

Of course, it's entirely up to you, and I'll be in it for the airplanes, but it just seemed that if someone wanted to build the carrier itself with the aircraft on the deck--that might be nifty. 

There are quite a few carrier models around in 1/350 and 1/700, as well as some odd scales.

I didn't do it for any GB, but here's USS Lexington (1/700) with Devastators I did for the 1942 GB.

 

Anyway, merely a suggestion.  I think the naval carrier aviation GB is a good idea, and I'm glad to take part in it.

 

 

 

 

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 11:24 AM

Welcome to the GB, Rex

I put your name on the list.

Just tell me your project when you have decided... Is the first one the F6C Hawk? Because that would be really interesting.

Cheers, Clemens

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    March 2005
  • From: near Nashville, TN
Posted by TarnShip on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 11:14 AM

I'd like to join in this GB

I am having a devil of a time picking an aircraft to model for it, though (and NO, tossing a coin would not help, I would be at that for a week, lol)

right now I have it narrowed down to the F6C on Langley (CV-1) or the Super Hornet on Reagan (76),,,,,,,,,or somewhere in between,,,,,and tail codes between AA and NP

anyway, easy jokes aside, I would like to join, but, will have to decide what to build later on

Rex

almost gone

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 10:33 AM

You are on the list, Shivinigh!

I've added the badges too.

Clemens

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 9:02 AM

Yes, I'm sure.

Sorry, but only murican planes in this GB.

Maybe I'll host another one for brits and/or other nations if this one goes well.

Clemens

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    March 2010
  • From: MN
Posted by Nathan T on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 8:37 AM

Cool Group build Clemens. You sure only American planes allowed? Not arguing, just checking, as I'd like to do a Seafire at some point, but I also have a few Grumman Cats as well.

 

 

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 7:29 AM

No problem at all, Eagle!

I'm happy to host this one.

I'll put some Text on the badges and put them up. (I will post the links to the pics too, so one of you guys can make some that look probably better than mine)

Clemens

  • Member since
    November 2010
  • From: Florida-West Central
Posted by Eagle90 on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 7:09 AM

SchattenSpartan

Hi folks!

Nice picture, Bish!

I am so glad all of you have joined so fast (seems like this one was really missing)

I think this will be a lot of fun!

shivinig: I'll update the entry list as soon as i get home (in about 30mins)

eagle: yep, it's bish he helped me a lot on picking a theme and setting this one up for you all. I'm happy he has joined.

Clemens

Clemens, yeah, BISH is first rate.  More than willing to help, and can take a joke! He has helped me bring out my inner 1/72 self! Stick out tongue  This a great GB Clemens, I am really looking forward to seeing everyone's builds.  I have felt improvements from the 1/72 GB I'm in already.  I think it is a great idea for newbies to jump in and have fun.  Especially when everyone has positive attitudes and comments/suggestions.  It really does help improve ones skill level.  Thanks Clemens!

Eagle90

 

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:50 AM

Hi folks!

Nice picture, Bish!

I am so glad all of you have joined so fast (seems like this one was really missing)

I think this will be a lot of fun!

shivinigh: I'll update the entry list as soon as i get home (in about 30mins)

eagle: Yep, it's Bish! He helped me a lot on picking a theme and setting this one up for you all. I'm happy he has joined.

Clemens

  • Member since
    November 2010
  • From: Florida-West Central
Posted by Eagle90 on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:41 AM

Bish

Eagle90

What a cool GB!  Permission to join up with an MPC Dauntless...1/72......BISH, stop laughing! Wink

Nothing to do with me guv, honest.

Indifferent Move along.....these are not the scales we are looking for.  Move along, move along!

Hey! What?! Wait a minute.....BISH!!!!!!!!!   Big Smile

 

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Posted by shivinigh on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 3:18 AM

Well i am in for this one. I have Fujimi's 1/72  scale F-4D Skyray to add to the flattop. 

I blame Bish for my GB addiction.

 

 

 

 

 

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  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 2:47 AM

Eagle90

What a cool GB!  Permission to join up with an MPC Dauntless...1/72......BISH, stop laughing! Wink

Nothing to do with me guv, honest.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Monday, April 29, 2013 11:40 PM

Ill try to mock up some badges today. Any Tipps on image editing programs for this task?

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Monday, April 29, 2013 11:27 PM

Glad you're in, Eagle! I've added you to the list.

I'll look forward to your builds, Stu! Especially the Hellcat (I have The F6F-3 on the bench, but It's already completery built up)

Ah, I see, I like that scheme too, Terry! looking forward to it!

Clemens

  • Member since
    November 2010
  • From: Florida-West Central
Posted by Eagle90 on Monday, April 29, 2013 10:21 PM

What a cool GB!  Permission to join up with an MPC Dauntless...1/72......BISH, stop laughing! Wink

I'm off to research color schemes!  Thanks Spartan for the cool GB!

Eagle90

 

MrT
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Posted by MrT on Monday, April 29, 2013 6:51 PM

Nope the Skyraider will be the light grey kind with the bumble bee on the tail.

Terry

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  • From: Earth
Posted by DiscoStu on Monday, April 29, 2013 5:44 PM

Alright pen me in for the Hobbyboss 1/48 F-14D (VF-31) and the Eduard 1/48 hellcat night fighter.

"Ahh the Luftwaffe. The Washington Generals of the History Channel" -Homer Simpson

  

 

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  • From: Oil City, PA
Posted by greentracker98 on Monday, April 29, 2013 5:32 PM

Bish

Right, i must be totally out of my skull with what i am already commited to. But i have a couple of US carrier aircraft and i don't have any modern US aircraft built on the shelf. So i will squeeze this in if it kills someone.

Put me down for the Fujimi 1/72nd E-2C Hawkeye. This is the original release and i will be adding some nice folded wings to it.

Remember Bish we are all mad!!!!. My lack of $$$ is a blessing in disguise now Geeked I'm going to stick with one hosted GB(Hooray for Hollywood) and the few others I enlisted for LOL

A.K.A. Ken                Making Modeling Great Again

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Monday, April 29, 2013 5:18 PM

Will you make a midnight blue one?

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Monday, April 29, 2013 5:15 PM

Sure, it is!

Is it in 1/48th scale?

It's great to have you in here too!

Wow, this GB is growing fast!

Clemens

MrT
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Posted by MrT on Monday, April 29, 2013 5:04 PM

Ok I'm in with Tamiya Skyraider.  If that's ok?

MrT(Terry)

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Monday, April 29, 2013 4:58 PM

Ok, you're in too!

Thank you for joining!

Clemens

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  • From: Earth
Posted by DiscoStu on Monday, April 29, 2013 4:53 PM

*Sigh*  Yeah.  Go ahead and put me in.  I'll either shelve the Jaguar and bust out an F-14, or shelve the Aircobras and do an Avenger, or a Hellcat, or a Dauntless, or a Devastator....*UGH*.  This is a GB I just can't resist.

I'll think about which one I want to do on the ride home..........

"Ahh the Luftwaffe. The Washington Generals of the History Channel" -Homer Simpson

  

 

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Monday, April 29, 2013 4:42 PM

Shall I put you in as undecided, Stu?

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  • From: Earth
Posted by DiscoStu on Monday, April 29, 2013 4:37 PM

I would absolutely love to join this GB, and while I have the kits, I don't know if I have the time (Already have a Tiger 1, Jaguar and a pair of Aircobras on the bench at the moment).  Let me mull this one over.  

"Ahh the Luftwaffe. The Washington Generals of the History Channel" -Homer Simpson

  

 

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Monday, April 29, 2013 4:33 PM

Welcome on board, guys! That was a lot faster than I would have expcted!

I'll build Tamiya's F4F-4 Wildcat with a Quickboost engine set. Maybe some other stuff too...

Clemens

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