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No Place Like Home GB 2023

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No Place Like Home GB 2023
Posted by John 3:16 KJV on Friday, November 25, 2022 12:28 PM

Welcome, everyone to the No Place Like Home GB! This build is about representing your roots through models. Namely you have to build something that represents your current home area (state or province) in some way. It could be that you want to build a jet from a nearby airbase or from one elsewhere in the state. It could be that you want to build a car with plates from your province. From Texas? You could build the P-47 "Touch of Texas", a plane that was piloted by a Texan, or a T-6 Texan. You get the jist; basically, build anything you can relate back to your home turf.

PS- For those not in Canada or the U.S., please still join. I am not familiar with what regions you have in your countries that would be analogous to states and provinces; but if you can build anything that relates to your area, it is still welcome!

As always, here are the:

GROUND RULES-

-No foul/rude behavior or words, of course

-No scantily or not-at-all clad women on models please

-All models and/or dioramas entered must conform to the requirements and theme of the group build description, naturally

-Crossovers are allowed 

-Group build begins January 1, 2023, and runs till you finish your builds. Eager to start? Knock yourself out and start in December 2022. It's ok. 

- New sign ups welcome from now through December 31, 2023.

  

BONUS BADGE: The GB badge is for anyone who completes this build at any time. However, I will do my best to make a custom GB badge for anyone who finishes their entries on or by December 31, 2023, that depicts the flag of their state, province, etc...if they would like it, of course. 

     “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

     For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”  - John 3:16-17

 

 

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Posted by John 3:16 KJV on Friday, November 25, 2022 12:28 PM

Roster:

FLORIDA - crown r n7 - TBA

FLORIDA - fotofrank - 1/48 Otaki Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat (First to Finish)

MARYLAND - wpwar11 - F-14 Tomcat

MICHIGAN - cbaltrin - TBD

MISSOURI - Armor_Aficionado - 1/48 Monogram McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18A Hornet (manufactured in St. Louis)

NEVADA - John 3:16 KJV - TBA

NEW JERSEY - 68GT - 1/48 Revell F-86 Sabre (NJ ANG)

NORTH CAROLINA - Art - 1/700 Trumpeter USS North Carolina (1943)

and

1/72 P-40E (flown by George Preddy)

SASKATCHEWAN - German Armour - TBA

WISCONSIN - Glamdring - TBA

VIRGINIA - Gamera - 1/48 Tamiya P-51B 'Berlin Express' (flown by William 'Bill' Overstreet)

     “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

     For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”  - John 3:16-17

 

 

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Posted by German Armour on Friday, November 25, 2022 12:36 PM

You can put me down for the group build.

 

 Never give up, never quit, never stop modelling.Idea

 

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Posted by John 3:16 KJV on Friday, November 25, 2022 12:45 PM

Awesome! Got you on the roster. Welcome Sign

     “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

     For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”  - John 3:16-17

 

 

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  • From: Nashotah, WI
Posted by Glamdring on Friday, November 25, 2022 1:21 PM

I will be in with a Wisconsin related build.

Robert 

"I can't get ahead no matter how hard I try, I'm gettin' really good at barely gettin' by"

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Posted by John 3:16 KJV on Friday, November 25, 2022 2:36 PM

Welcome to the build! I'll set you up on the roster.

     “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

     For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”  - John 3:16-17

 

 

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Posted by Gamera on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 8:06 PM

Glad to see this up!!! 

Still would like to do William 'Bill' Overstreet's P-51B 'Berlin Express' with the 1/48th Accurate Miniatures kit for Virginia. 

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by cbaltrin on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 9:05 AM

Nice choice Gamera. I remember the old revell 1/32 P-51B 'You've had it!' With similar markings piloted by Capt John England (namesake of England AFB) Now if only I lived in Missouri,  I could enter that one!

Gamera

Glad to see this up!!! 

Still would like to do William 'Bill' Overstreet's P-51B 'Berlin Express' with the 1/48th Accurate Miniatures kit for Virginia. 

 

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Posted by John 3:16 KJV on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 7:35 PM

Great to see you here, Gamera! I'll get you up on the roster! 

     “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

     For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”  - John 3:16-17

 

 

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Posted by John 3:16 KJV on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 7:35 PM

Cbaltrin, where are you at?

     “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

     For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”  - John 3:16-17

 

 

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  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Thursday, December 1, 2022 4:42 PM

Thanks guys- looking forward to starting. 

Cbaltrin, would love to have you join us!

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by cbaltrin on Friday, December 2, 2022 6:55 AM

John 3:16 KJV

Cbaltrin, where are you at? 

I live in Michigan, but from Ohio , so I have numerous options. Heck I could just build any car kit :-). We also have the old B-24 Plant at Willow Run, but a 4 engine bomber is probably not in the cards this year. This could be my excuse to finally build a MI ANG RF-84.  Also would not be opposed to building another Detroit Miss... 

On the Bench: Too Much

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Posted by cbaltrin on Friday, December 2, 2022 7:21 AM

I believe I found a Michigan link to 55th FG P-51D CY-M 'Miss  Marilyn II'.

Flown at one point by Lt Robert E. Welch

http://www.littlefriends.co.uk/55th-fighter-group/

https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/50463

https://thetimesherald.newspapers.com/clip/61723908/lieut-robert-e-welch-ww2-pilot-of-p51/

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Posted by John 3:16 KJV on Friday, December 2, 2022 1:15 PM

Very nice! Getting some history here! Can I put you on the roster?

     “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

     For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”  - John 3:16-17

 

 

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Posted by cbaltrin on Saturday, December 3, 2022 6:20 AM

John 3:16 KJV

Very nice! Getting some history here! Can I put you on the roster?

 

 
You can put me down as a TBD for now. I may commit eventually -- just have too much stuff ahead of this right now. I am enjoying the research though!

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Posted by John 3:16 KJV on Saturday, December 3, 2022 1:47 PM

I get ya--I probably overcommitted for 2023! It's nice to learn the histories though indeed. 

     “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

     For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”  - John 3:16-17

 

 

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Posted by Gamera on Monday, December 5, 2022 10:15 PM

I hope things work out for you Cbaltrin! 

I signed up for a lot less GBs this year. Hopefully I'll get much more stuff finished... 

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by Gamera on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 10:52 PM

Hey John, hate to be a bother but can I make a slight change in my entry? 

Pulled out the P-51B and it's a Tuskeegee airmen version which I kinda want to build as that aircraft. So I ordered a new Tamiya 1/48th P-51B for this GB. Same aircraft, same pilot, same scale, just a different company.  

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by John 3:16 KJV on Friday, December 30, 2022 12:27 PM

No problem! I'll make the adjustments. 

     “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

     For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”  - John 3:16-17

 

 

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Posted by John 3:16 KJV on Friday, December 30, 2022 1:06 PM

Alright! I've got the group build badge up finally. And remember, I can make you a more personalized badge for your state, province, etc. if you finish within the year should you opt for it. :)

     “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

     For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”  - John 3:16-17

 

 

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Posted by 68GT on Sunday, January 1, 2023 10:39 AM

I'm in with something from New Jersey.  I'm thinking something from the 141 TFS 108 TFW.

On Ed's bench, ???

  

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Posted by John 3:16 KJV on Sunday, January 1, 2023 12:42 PM

Awesome! Great to have you from the Garden State! You leaning towards the gray or green markings?

     “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

     For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”  - John 3:16-17

 

 

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  • From: New Jersey
Posted by 68GT on Sunday, January 1, 2023 5:33 PM

I think I can take my pick since they had the SEA wrap around, Europe One and Hill one.  I've cobled enough to do at least one of each.  I don't think I've done a wrap around SEA before so it might be a Monogram F-4C/D.

  Come to think of it I've also gathered decals to do a F-86 from the 177 FW so that might be on my list also. 

On Ed's bench, ???

  

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Posted by Gamera on Monday, January 2, 2023 8:16 PM

Thanks John! 

And great pick there 68GT! 

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by John 3:16 KJV on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 6:32 PM

Those are some nice Sabres, 68! They'd be cool, too! 

     “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

     For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”  - John 3:16-17

 

 

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  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 7:31 PM

Running a little slow here but finally got the cockpit of the P-51B completed. Started sealing up the fuselage...

 

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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  • From: the redlands Fl
Posted by crown r n7 on Thursday, February 16, 2023 8:21 AM

I'm in with something from Florida.

 

 

 Nick.

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  • From: Winter Park, FL
Posted by fotofrank on Thursday, February 16, 2023 1:23 PM

crown r n7

I'm in with something from Florida.

 

Me too. I debated with myself whether I should join this build, but here I am. I am in with this kit. It's partially built but there is still plenty of work still to be done. Hope this is OK.

OK. In the stash: Way too much to build in one lifetime...

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Posted by Gamera on Thursday, February 16, 2023 10:07 PM

Looks cool Frank, I love those old Otaki kits. 

And looking forward to seeing what you come up with Nick. 

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by John 3:16 KJV on Monday, February 27, 2023 12:28 AM

Hey, fotofrank! Welcome to the build! A Florida Hellcat, eh? Is it air national guard, or piloted by a Floridian? :)

     “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

     For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”  - John 3:16-17

 

 

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