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AIRCRAFT, ARMOR, FIGURES, SHIPS - D-Day Group Build, 5-8 June 1944

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AIRCRAFT, ARMOR, FIGURES, SHIPS - D-Day Group Build, 5-8 June 1944
Posted by rebelreenactor on Saturday, April 10, 2004 1:56 PM
this build will include ships, planes, armor, and figures.


RULES:
1.) The Build will start Junte 6th and end August 6th.Cool [8D]

2.) The model or figure can be any scale, Axsis or Allies, anything as long as it was used on June 5-8 1944.

3.) Anything used by Axis Or Allies.,

4.) PE, Aftermarket, Scratchbuilt are all OK

But please give this build some respect and don't do something like 1 1/72 scale figure, at least do 3Big Smile [:D]

PLEASE DO NOT USE THE GROUP BADGE UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE BUILD

This is the list of people who are in
wrbridge
GhettoChild
Phroos
Carnage
ausf
clint
saltydog
tigerman
feldgrau23---------sorry about that
mamacat 81
wipw
M1AbramsRules
Daveash
Jratz
ddayomaha
Kennethc
nmayhew
mastercarp
pixilater
wibhi2
yeehah12001
nsclcctl
Jeeves
Build22
Frostygirl
hattals
rjkplasticmod
9x19mm
mobydick
shermanfreak
spector822002
WWIISoldier
Vintage Aircraft
thundergod
Biggles
ghamilt1

Maybe's
Beav
ShermanFirefly- (Maybe)
ChrisB
gregers
sphealey
John
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 10, 2004 6:44 PM
I'm pretty new around here so I'm not exactly sure what is involved in joining a group build, but I'd certainly be interested in giving it a shot.
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Posted by rebelreenactor on Saturday, April 10, 2004 8:26 PM
a group build is when several members of the Fine Scale Forum build models that are some how related. i.e. Sherman family group build. you can build anything from the Sherman Family. hope that helps.
Anyone else interested?
John
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 10, 2004 8:37 PM
Good luck on getting your group build off the ground
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 10, 2004 10:30 PM
Sounds like fun, I'm game Smile [:)]
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 10, 2004 11:02 PM
Let me see if I can get my other 3 done I will join in. It shouldnt be problem seeing all thats left is wheathering and painting.
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 10, 2004 11:23 PM
might as well count me in, but I'm not sure what to do.... hmmmm, going to have to think about this one.Confused [%-)]
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 11, 2004 12:39 AM
Friday the 23rd sounds good, gives us some time to think of a good idea...hmm...the possibilities....
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 11, 2004 5:36 AM
sounds nice. What type? E.g. german or allied? Tanks or Ships? Wanna Join
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 11, 2004 7:09 AM
I'm in.
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Posted by spector822002 on Sunday, April 11, 2004 8:27 AM
Got too much going here already , but good luck getting it going , and post some pics !
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 11, 2004 9:45 AM
im in ,just got to figure out what to build now!
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Posted by M1abramsRules on Sunday, April 11, 2004 10:18 AM
if I can find the time, I'll do a 1/72.
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 11, 2004 11:38 AM
I'm still trying to find some inspiritation, but I'll be building in 1/72 scale too.
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Posted by rebelreenactor on Sunday, April 11, 2004 1:18 PM
Do you guys think that i should post something in the aircraft and figure forums?

P.S. if you do a ship model then there is not really an ending date.
John
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  • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
Posted by tigerman on Sunday, April 11, 2004 1:27 PM
Arrgh! Another build. Too many builds at the same time. Of course this hasn't stopped some of the guys(Dwight and Chris). LOL I'm going to drop out of one of my other builds and might get into this one. The M-18 was running around D-Day, correct?

   http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/wing_nut_5o/PANZERJAGERGB.jpg

 Eric 

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 11, 2004 4:29 PM
I think it would be good to post this in the Wingys and Floaters forumsBig Smile [:D]
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Posted by shermanfreak on Sunday, April 11, 2004 4:51 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by tigerman
The M-18 was running around D-Day, correct?


Best check the dates of when they hit the front .... I don't believe they reached it until late in 1944.
Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 11, 2004 7:55 PM
I'll be in most likely. have to make time and find a model
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 11, 2004 8:23 PM
QUOTE: Only prob is I don't know haw to make group build patches and websites. so there will be none unless someone else does it.


It sounds intresting, I'm a maybe. But if you need a group patch I can do it. I can't do the website though, just a catchy patch. I'll get back to you on if I'm in, but probably.
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Posted by jimz66 on Sunday, April 11, 2004 10:39 PM
Sounds like a good group build to me, however it seams like a real short one. I have nothing in my stash nor the time or money to invest in any more right now anyway, but I think you need to give more time. A lot more time. I started the NMF GB over at the Aircraft forum and I have given a Halloween due date so that people could do larger scale projects. IE I am working on Monograms B-29 so that is something to think about. I know that June 6th is comeing fast but I think your due date is somewhat unrealistic. Good luck though sorry I cannot join in on this one.
Phantoms rule the skies!!!
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 11, 2004 10:55 PM
Ok, so I was thinking of what to build for this group, and lets seeā€¦ I need some help!!

From my limited resources, I am under the impression that the only panzer divisions that were engaged in fighting for the first few days after D-day were the 21st Pz, and HJ?? Can anyone confirm this, or add to it?

Now what kind of tanks are we talking about? Panthers and Pz IVs, right?

Can anyone help me out here?

Thanks
-edog
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Posted by M1abramsRules on Monday, April 12, 2004 12:31 AM
I'll know about the time thing in about 2.5 weeks or so
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 12, 2004 12:44 AM
QUOTE:
From my limited resources, I am under the impression that the only panzer divisions that were engaged in fighting for the first few days after D-day were the 21st Pz, and HJ?? Can anyone confirm this, or add to it?

Now what kind of tanks are we talking about? Panthers and Pz IVs, right?



I know the 12th SS Panzer was also in action, against the British and Canadian beachheads. Panthers and Pz IVs would be appropriate for that formation.
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Posted by tigerman on Monday, April 12, 2004 1:02 AM
Blush [:I] I was afraid of that Robert, but wasn't sure. I should think before I ask questions sometimes. I thought it was the only one I had on hand. Actually I have three German tanks that would qualify. Just need to decide whether to jump on it or not.

   http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/wing_nut_5o/PANZERJAGERGB.jpg

 Eric 

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 12, 2004 11:01 AM
Lol Tigerman you can send me one of those kits i am short on money and have to sit this one out i think lol. I am going to have to kiss up to the wife and get started on a new project. Big Smile [:D] I dont know if i wanna make robert happy and do a M4A2 , (lol) or do a british tank. Question [?]
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 12, 2004 11:20 AM
I would suggest that group builds be sequential -- so that we don't overuse the idea. It's nice to give the whole forum the ability to get involved without having to choose. There are already at least two group builds running during this time -- the Towed Gun build and the M1 build.

Not to be a thread Nazi, and we can have as many group builds as we want going. But IMO one at a time is not a bad policy. You get more guys building the same thing that way.
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 12, 2004 12:18 PM
Tigers and tiger 2's were used in normandy, but not sure about 2 days after.
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 12, 2004 12:49 PM
Hi all
Sounds like a great idea the only thing is i cant join.Sad [:(] Sorry guys but i started a tiger bout a week ago and i dont hav any spare models in the inventory. But good luck to all on the builds and i look forward to droping by to c whats happening.Big Smile [:D]

On the badge front i hav a suggestion. How bout either a tetrahedra(excuse the spelling) with sumthing next to it cant think of what or a landing craft hitting the beach. Just a suggestion.

Keep well.
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Posted by zokissima on Monday, April 12, 2004 1:14 PM
I'm a definite 'maybe' on this one.
Don't really know what to build after the towed gun GB, since I just started that. It's a demag with a flak 43 dio. Don't know if that would apply. Anyone have any other ideas of where I can find out about equipment used in this battle?
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