I'm interested as well. I'll have to check the stash to see what I have.

Hey guys, just a little update, the GB will start November 1st and will run through May 1st of 2020, as stated previously this can be any fix winged aircraft flown in Vietnam during the period of 1965 through 1975 (which would encompass the F-111), also it can be any scale from 1-144 through 1/32. Ill post reminders as we get closer to November!

I'd be down for going Downtown. While I will probably stick to my preferred area of operations (1/72 fighters), the big multi-engine birds take up a lot of real estate for those of us with limited space, allowing 1/144 would open up some possibilities.

Well I have plenty in the stash, Navy and AF Phantoms, helos, A-4s, Thud. Count me in for this one. 

We did have an 80s GB here a few years back, but nothing similar for other decades that I remember...

stikpusher

”Vietnam era” significantly widens the eligibility. Are we talking from the advisor era thru the fall of Saigon, 1961 or so until 1975? Or just the Gulf of Tonkin until the 1973 US withdrawal?  And also would this be just for aircraft involved in the war, or worldwide? That longer timespan also incorporates the Arab/Israeli June 1967, War of Attrition, and October 1973 wars, Cuban Missile Crisis, countless other crisis hotspots, and the ongoing wars in Africa and Cold War. 

You know I was just thinking that this could lead to other GBs like the 80s, 70s, 90s..etc.  One could build any subject from the 1980s for example.

Appreciate your probable inclusion of 1/32's.  Opens up a couple of ideas.

End of year works well...if I can remember, lol

As of now this will start probably in december time frame, 1/72, 1/48, and 1/32 are welcomed, and any aircraft, from any country used in Vietnam from 65 to 75.  As the year moves along we'll figure out an exact date to kick it off!  glad to see interest in it!

If it starts at the end of this year or at the first of next year, I'd be in with an OV-10 with my Uncle's tail number. Be a good way to force me to start it.

So are you taking about anything that exsisted during the US conflict or just aircraft that participated in the war?

Just recently completed a Mig killer  D Thud but have a G for Wild Weasel duty on deck so count me in.

Yeah, it would have to be end of the year for me, I'm into too many GB's right now!  Also, I know this has been mentioned, but does it have to be of aircraft that were actually in the Vietnam conflict, or just ones that were active during that time frame (e.g., Arab-Israeli war aircraft)?

I think I can easily participate when its time comes. 

Ben

I also have a few irons in the fire but I do have several se Asia kits to choose from.

Hi,

Depending on your time frame for this group build, I might also be interested.  I built a T-28 trainer once when I was young and have been tempted to try doing another build of it now that I am older (and hopefully a little more experienced at buidling ).

PF

I've got showtime 100 to build or a L19 bird dog both in 1/48 I'd like to do.  Got a scooter too.  Oooh, and the 1/35 OH-6 Loach.  I'm in.  Later is probably better as I just started the 1/350 Titanic...along with a few other kits on the bench. 

Real G

 

 

stikpusher

Welcome to running a GB. Potential participants will ask such questions in order to see if a kit qualifies. It’s not being complicated, it’s a heads up. I’ve run a few GBs on here, and this sort of thing happens. Phantom II GB is pretty specific, Vietnam era aircraft is a bit ambiguous. No one really thinks of the F-14 or F-15 as Vietnam era aircraft, yet both served in that era. VF-1 and VF-2 actually flew F-14s as top cover for the Saigon evacuation off of USS Enterprise.

 

 

 

 

I figure time frame plus direct involvement would be the qualification. So no Arab-Israeli Wars, no stuff in the European theater, but the F-14 should be allowed as they were involved.

TE, the era is very popular, so there ought to be a lot of interest. Even I have a bunch of related models in the stash. If you start next year, I’m in!  I wonder if Model Collect will have their 1/72 B-52D out by then?  If not, maybe we will see people build the Minicraft 1/144 kit.  There was a stack if them at last year’s IPMS National convention that sold out in 1-1/2 days.  Hey maybe someone will be brave enough to convert Roden’s 1/144 C-141B into a C-141A and make the original “Hanoi Taxi”.  That was postwar, but I would think it should be allowed.

For me, if Caracal does a Combat Lancer decal sheet, I’d be in with a Hobby Boss F-111A.

 

RG-

The 141's were there prior to playing taxi...I was delivered to Udorn in one from Clark in the Philippines in 73 and back to Clark in 74.

We called them"Freedom Bird"

If it starts later in the year would be in with a RF4C (not started), or if it qualifies a Tamiya F4D that is about 50%.  Most GB hosts limit started kits to less than 20% or so.

RG, this is all Tanker Easy’s show. It’s up to him to set all the ground rules. Depending upon those rules and my life situation, I may or may not participate. I’d really like to, as Vietnam is a favored subject of mine. Lots of change ahead in my life though at that time.

stikpusher

Welcome to running a GB. Potential participants will ask such questions in order to see if a kit qualifies. It’s not being complicated, it’s a heads up. I’ve run a few GBs on here, and this sort of thing happens. Phantom II GB is pretty specific, Vietnam era aircraft is a bit ambiguous. No one really thinks of the F-14 or F-15 as Vietnam era aircraft, yet both served in that era. VF-1 and VF-2 actually flew F-14s as top cover for the Saigon evacuation off of USS Enterprise.

 

I figure time frame plus direct involvement would be the qualification. So no Arab-Israeli Wars, no stuff in the European theater, but the F-14 should be allowed as they were involved.

TE, the era is very popular, so there ought to be a lot of interest. Even I have a bunch of related models in the stash. If you start next year, I’m in!  I wonder if Model Collect will have their 1/72 B-52D out by then?  If not, maybe we will see people build the Minicraft 1/144 kit.  There was a stack if them at last year’s IPMS National convention that sold out in 1-1/2 days.  Hey maybe someone will be brave enough to convert Roden’s 1/144 C-141B into a C-141A and make the original “Hanoi Taxi”.  That was postwar, but I would think it should be allowed.

For me, if Caracal does a Combat Lancer decal sheet, I’d be in with a Hobby Boss F-111A.

It's looking like it'll be towards the end of the year before we kick this off

I also have an F-105D "Thud" that I'd like to get into the GB, but I have some projects in the works right now. But I'll have a BOLO for this GB if and when it comes up again.

I had no idea that 14's saw the tail end of Vietnam, thats pretty cool!

Welcome to running a GB. Potential participants will ask such questions in order to see if a kit qualifies. It’s not being complicated, it’s a heads up. I’ve run a few GBs on here, and this sort of thing happens. Phantom II GB is pretty specific, Vietnam era aircraft is a bit ambiguous. No one really thinks of the F-14 or F-15 as Vietnam era aircraft, yet both served in that era. VF-1 and VF-2 actually flew F-14s as top cover for the Saigon evacuation off of USS Enterprise.

No need to over complicate this, any and all aircraft used during Vietnam from 63' till 1975, doesnt matter if its already started or not, dont care how far along.  Ill just wait until im certain that ill have some people to do it and we'll set a date to start.

”Vietnam era” significantly widens the eligibility. Are we talking from the advisor era thru the fall of Saigon, 1961 or so until 1975? Or just the Gulf of Tonkin until the 1973 US withdrawal?  And also would this be just for aircraft involved in the war, or worldwide? That longer timespan also incorporates the Arab/Israeli June 1967, War of Attrition, and October 1973 wars, Cuban Missile Crisis, countless other crisis hotspots, and the ongoing wars in Africa and Cold War. 

Things you will need to consider also are “crossover” builds (those involved in other Group Builds on here), and allowing previously started builds as part of the GB- if allowed, how far along can they be?

Well im thinking I might change it to Vietnam era fighters in general anyways, that way its a bit broader stroke instead of just F-4's.  Sorry im new to the group build thing, but atleast now the feeler is out there, maybe look for a tentative start date for May or so?