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

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                        M1abramsRules
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                          June 2003
                        Posted by M1abramsRules on Tuesday, April 13, 2004 1:06 AM
                        in 2 words: OPERATION OVERLORD
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                        rebelreenactor
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                          October 2003
                        • From: Clovis, Calif
                        Posted by rebelreenactor on Tuesday, April 13, 2004 12:17 AM
                        Alright it is settled the buid will start on the 6th,
                        And it is The invasion of normandy. So anything from june 5,6,7,8 is ok to build.
                        John
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 12, 2004 11:47 PM
                        Well With the change of the start date then you can count me in. I will be doing Tamiya's Panzer IV ausf J Hopefully with a little bit of interior work done to it as well.
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 12, 2004 9:34 PM
                        Starting things on June 6th works for me as well. If it means there will be more of us involved it's defintely worth the wait.
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 12, 2004 6:54 PM
                        is it just the D Day landings or the battle for Normandy aswell?
                        starting the 6th is a good idea (dont want to fill the front page up again)
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                        tigerman
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                          March 2003
                        • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
                        Posted by tigerman on Monday, April 12, 2004 6:43 PM
                        I think it is kind of symbolic to start on the sixth. There appear to be no other builds going on at that time either.

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

                         Eric 

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                        zokissima
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                          July 2003
                        • From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
                        Posted by zokissima on Monday, April 12, 2004 6:25 PM
                        QUOTE: I'm thinking about changing the deadline, Mabe start it on June sixth? It just seems like a short amount of time for the build. Anybody else think so?

                        I'm up for that. I think it'd b kind of cheating to enter two models in one GB, but I'd really like to do this one, so maybe if the deadline were moved, or the start date.
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                        rebelreenactor
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                          October 2003
                        • From: Clovis, Calif
                        Posted by rebelreenactor on Monday, April 12, 2004 6:18 PM
                        I was thinking the same thing so the build will start June 6th then? alright? or push it back a little further?

                        John

                        John
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                        M1abramsRules
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                          June 2003
                        Posted by M1abramsRules on Monday, April 12, 2004 6:08 PM
                        agreed. that would definately put me in for it. 1/72 still. I don't know but I am having a lot of fun in 1/72 lately, I think its my main scale.
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                        tigerman
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                          March 2003
                        • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
                        Posted by tigerman on Monday, April 12, 2004 5:59 PM
                        John, I too would prefer to push the start of the build to June 6th. Nice idea really. There are already three builds going on, and I had to drop out of one. Of course I can't speak for everyone.

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

                         Eric 

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                        rebelreenactor
                        • Member since
                          October 2003
                        • From: Clovis, Calif
                        Posted by rebelreenactor on Monday, April 12, 2004 5:50 PM

                        how long does it take you guys to finish a regular 1/35 tank? 1 month, 2, 3? I havent built1/35 tank yet. with this info i can get an idea of when to start the build. but it probably won't be next week because of all of the other GB's. and there wasn't a lot of time fromt then till d-day. Starting it maybe inanothermonth isprobably thebest idea. whatdo you guys think. I'd likto get alot of people in.
                        john
                        John
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 12, 2004 4:07 PM
                        I have a tiger 2 (DML's that comes with a Normandy option) that's just sitting there waiting to be built, but before I can start it I need to finish a model for somebody (Trumpeter's 1/32 F-105g wild weasel-man it's a dog!Disapprove [V]). It'll be finished by June 6th though. If you start it on June 6th, and a Tiger 2 was used in D-Day plus 2 or less, I can join and do the patch John.
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 12, 2004 3:59 PM
                        rebelreenactor,
                        If you want to push back the start date that's fine by me, but I'm willing to give the first schedule a shot.
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                        rebelreenactor
                        • Member since
                          October 2003
                        • From: Clovis, Calif
                        Posted by rebelreenactor on Monday, April 12, 2004 2:20 PM
                        Armor Master, if you join the build that would be great if you could make a patch.
                        john
                        John
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                        rebelreenactor
                        • Member since
                          October 2003
                        • From: Clovis, Calif
                        Posted by rebelreenactor on Monday, April 12, 2004 2:17 PM
                        I'm thinking about changing the deadline, Mabe start it on June sixth?Confused [%-)] It just seems like a short amount of time for the build. Anybody else think so?
                        John
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                        zokissima
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                          July 2003
                        • From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
                        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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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        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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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        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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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        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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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        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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                        tigerman
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
                        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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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        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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                        M1abramsRules
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                          June 2003
                        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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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        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 see… 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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                        jimz66
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Winsted CT
                        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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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        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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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        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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                        shermanfreak
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                          January 2003
                        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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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        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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                        tigerman
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • 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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