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100th Anniversary of WWI GB

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Posted by GMorrison on Thursday, January 23, 2014 6:12 PM

Ernie_SK

Steve - The Naval badge look great...well done!

Ernie

We call them "Castles of Steel".

Nicely done. Could the type maybe not be pink?

 Modeling is an excuse to buy books.

 

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Posted by DUSTER on Thursday, January 23, 2014 1:48 AM

nice choice and 

Steve

Building the perfect model---just not quite yet  Confused

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Posted by 65ss on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 8:42 PM

Dave- I decided on a kit. I'm going to go with the TAKOM 1/16 Renault FT-17. I love big scale armorStick out tongue

My better half got it for me for my birthday.Cake

Dale

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Posted by DUSTER on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 1:07 AM

To Dave and ruddratt

From my Creative Artistic Center of  Awesomeness (CA CA);

I salute you both.

Steve

Building the perfect model---just not quite yet  Confused

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Posted by ruddratt on Monday, January 20, 2014 7:50 PM

Steve, very nice work on the ship badge!  Looks like we've got all the genres covered. Yes

Dave - man,  23 entries now and counting!  You are going to be one busy host my friend!

Mike

 "We have our own ammunition. It's filled with paint. When we fire it, it makes pretty pictures....scares the hell outta people."

 

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Posted by GreySnake on Monday, January 20, 2014 7:09 PM

Steve, That ship badge is cool, thanks for making it. Got it added to the main page.

John, Thanks for joining. That's an interesting looking E.V. Are you going to paint your kit like that or something different?

David

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  • From: Milaca, Minnesota
Posted by falconmod on Monday, January 20, 2014 12:10 PM

Ok! Ok, i surrender.   I was in the FSM WWI BG last year and it was great, considering it was my first WWI plane.  I think at this point I'll go with the Eduard Fokker E V.

John

On the Bench: 1/72 Ki-67, 1/48 T-38

1/144 AC-130, 1/72 AV-8A Harrier

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Posted by Ernie_SK on Monday, January 20, 2014 5:52 AM

Steve - The Naval badge look great...well done!

Ernie

  Seeing double is a good thing...when it comes to wings.

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Posted by DUSTER on Sunday, January 19, 2014 8:26 PM

GreySnake

Ernie and John, Got you updated.

Steve, I like that badge, I've posted it on the main page.

Mike, That armor badge is cool! I've updated the main page with Steve's badge as well.

David

David, Thank You for your acceptance. It is my honor to help.

Also thanks ruddratt,  for your very kind words.

Steve

Building the perfect model---just not quite yet  Confused

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Posted by DUSTER on Sunday, January 19, 2014 8:21 PM

Pushin' my luck , but I feel sorry for the flotty guys, they feet is always wet 

For Ships?

   

Steve

Building the perfect model---just not quite yet  Confused

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Posted by ruddratt on Sunday, January 19, 2014 6:16 PM

Dave, all we need now is a badge for the ship guys and we're ready to rock. Yes

Mike

 "We have our own ammunition. It's filled with paint. When we fire it, it makes pretty pictures....scares the hell outta people."

 

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Posted by GreySnake on Sunday, January 19, 2014 6:19 AM

Ernie and John, Got you updated.

Steve, I like that badge, I've posted it on the main page.

Mike, That armor badge is cool! I've updated the main page with Steve's badge as well.

David

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Posted by ruddratt on Sunday, January 19, 2014 1:49 AM

Jack, that idea to add the medals to the badges is brilliant!  Looks very cool.  I'd love to see that implemented.  It's got my vote. Yes

Steve, that figure badge is perfect!  I wouldn't change a thing.  Nice work man!  Yes   I did take a stab at an alternate armor badge.  Came up with this........

 

Panzerpilot, I'm really looking forward to see your work on the D.VII.  I built the Alb. version last year and loved every minute of it.  As for the WnW instructions, you'll probably want to hang on to 'em as reference books......they're THAT nice!

It's great seeing the entries rolling in.  The subject diversity is going to make this GB (to echo freem's comment) epic indeed!

Mike

 "We have our own ammunition. It's filled with paint. When we fire it, it makes pretty pictures....scares the hell outta people."

 

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Posted by DUSTER on Saturday, January 18, 2014 11:30 PM

Can't build models, so tried my hand at badges  

Badges?! , we don' need no  stinkin'  Sorry wrong movie

Steve

Building the perfect model---just not quite yet  Confused

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Posted by jeaton01 on Saturday, January 18, 2014 9:27 PM

I like the badge, too.  It inspired me to pull a Hobbycraft Nie. 17 out of the stash, so that will be my first subject.  In Billy Bishop markings.  It looks a little simpler than the WNW DH9a I just finished.

John

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

 

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  • From: Saskatchewan, Canada.
Posted by Ernie_SK on Saturday, January 18, 2014 8:27 PM

Dave, could you change mine from a D.V to a D.Va.  Sorry got my models designations

mixed up.  Looking forward to the start date.

Ernie

  Seeing double is a good thing...when it comes to wings.

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Posted by GreySnake on Saturday, January 18, 2014 7:39 PM

Mike, I've added the badge to the main page. A big thanks again for making it! As for making badges for armor, ships figures what's everyone else think about the idea? I tried my hand at making a armor badge before I saw Steve's post. This was made on Microsoft paint and for whatever reason I can't get the text a different color other then grey.

 

If someone wants to play around with it be my guest.

Panzerpilot, Got you updated!

Jack I've liked what you've done with the badges! Its starting to look like will have enough interest to go four years!

Stevie, I like the badge you made!

Freem, Got you updated.

David

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Posted by freem on Saturday, January 18, 2014 10:29 AM

David

Update my build from ??? to the Revell 1/350 SMS Emden.  Definitely will have to build a wingy thing as well--lots of 1/72 stuff in the stash--don't think I can stamp out a ship in a short time.  Awesome badges as well!!  This GB will be epic!!

Chris Christenson

 

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Posted by DUSTER on Saturday, January 18, 2014 10:16 AM

Really like the Nieuports. but thought the armor might use a hand, would this be a possibility

 

Note: edited to better size and clarity

Steve

Building the perfect model---just not quite yet  Confused

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Posted by panzerpilot on Saturday, January 18, 2014 9:50 AM

ruddratt

panzerpilot - which D.VII kit are you planning on using? Roden? Wingnut Wings? They're all great kits!

Wingnut Wings. It does seem like a great kit. I especially like the ample detail in the instructions. This one should be really fun!

-Tom

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  • From: ON, Canada
Posted by jgeratic on Saturday, January 18, 2014 3:45 AM

Mike, great looking badge!  Really like the background scene and wonder if it is a screen capture from that flight sim out from Russia - RISE OF FLIGHT ?

The width is also double size, as it should be for a milestone anniversary.  Bold colour choice on the typeface, but it works, and thanks for adding a dark outline around the wording.    This really helps when these things get shrunk down.

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Taking the above creation, I've added medals to give a visual if we go the route of an extended GB, with a medal being awarded for each successive build after the first completion.  As can be seen, one would have to be a very busy beaver to fill in the whole breadth of the badge.

regards

Jack

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Posted by Bish on Saturday, January 18, 2014 2:30 AM

GreySnake

Mike, I'm surprised at the number of members we have. I was thinking not a lot of us would be interested in building another WWI model after the FSM WWI aeroplane build last year.

And if its alight with everyone else I say we make Mike's badge official for the build.

David

 
I think people like GB's that are a bit different and well thought out. Aside from the FSM GB last year, I can't say I have seen any other WW1 GB's, and last years build seems to have peaked the interest amongst those of us who don't normally build from this period.
 
Its defiantly off to a good start, now just the wait till kick off.
 
And nice badge Mike.

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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  • From: Smithers, BC, Canada
Posted by ruddratt on Friday, January 17, 2014 11:08 PM

Glad you guys like the badge!  Dave, I'm still wondering about the figure, armor, and ship guys though ....... curious as to whether or not they'd prefer a genre-specific badge as opposed to one with wings. Been hunting down some images just in case.

panzerpilot - which D.VII kit are you planning on using? Roden? Wingnut Wings? They're all great kits!

Ernie - I hear ya buddy! Seeing those has me wanting to pull the trigger on a 1/32 Academy  Nieuport 17 or Roden Nieuport 28. Big Smile

Mike

 "We have our own ammunition. It's filled with paint. When we fire it, it makes pretty pictures....scares the hell outta people."

 

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  • From: Saskatchewan, Canada.
Posted by Ernie_SK on Friday, January 17, 2014 8:43 PM

Great job on the badge, Mike!  Nectar for us who love Nieuports.

I look forward to seeing your Snipe build.

Cheers,

Ernie

  Seeing double is a good thing...when it comes to wings.

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Posted by panzerpilot on Friday, January 17, 2014 7:22 PM

Nice badge!...dawn patrol...I like it.

Hey, Greysnake. I've narrowed my planned build down. 1/32 Fokker D VII (OAW) 'Rudolf Stark'. Thanks. Looking forward to this one.

-Tom

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  • From: Smithers, BC, Canada
Posted by ruddratt on Friday, January 17, 2014 6:26 PM

Dave, one can never have enough WWI GB's. Wink  What's coming as a suprise to me is just how many dedicated WWII modelers that are willing to step out of their comfort zones and have a go at it. It's great to see that happening!  Yes

 

I also took the liberty of trimming down the badge to a more usable size. My only request would be that each participant upload it to their own image site and host it from there. Thanks fellas! Yes

Mike

 "We have our own ammunition. It's filled with paint. When we fire it, it makes pretty pictures....scares the hell outta people."

 

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    February 2011
Posted by GreySnake on Friday, January 17, 2014 6:04 PM

Mike, I'm surprised at the number of members we have. I was thinking not a lot of us would be interested in building another WWI model after the FSM WWI aeroplane build last year.

And if its alight with everyone else I say we make Mike's badge official for the build.

David

  • Member since
    February 2006
  • From: Smithers, BC, Canada
Posted by ruddratt on Friday, January 17, 2014 5:58 PM

Thanks guys! Glad you like it. The text gave me a few fits - lots of experimenting before it looked right.

Dave, this is shaping up to be quite the GB ..... 21 really talented builders and counting. Great job on getting the word out!  A bonified WWI dream team if there ever was one! Yes

Mike

 "We have our own ammunition. It's filled with paint. When we fire it, it makes pretty pictures....scares the hell outta people."

 

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Posted by GreySnake on Friday, January 17, 2014 5:41 PM

Hello guysBig Smile

Alright I have the list updated. Big Blue got you on the list and thanks for joiningWelcome Sign

GMorrison, The Kaiser should be happy now Toast Show's how much I know about WWI ships!

Mike, Nice work on the badge it gets YesYes from me.

David

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Posted by Big Blue on Friday, January 17, 2014 9:57 AM

Like it!

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