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                        CLOSED Cold War Group Build- All Groups-May 1st-Dec 31st CLOSED

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                        Model Grandpa
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Keizer, Oregon
                        Posted by Model Grandpa on Thursday, February 10, 2005 12:02 PM
                        Still thinking about this one. I know what I would build. With August being the fiftieth anniversary of the first flight of the Lockheed U-2, I’d backdate Testors’ U-2C to a 2A. Will see as we get closer to May.
                        Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark
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                        zokissima
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
                        Posted by zokissima on Thursday, February 10, 2005 5:42 AM
                        Oh yeah, I love that badge. I say we stick with that one.
                        BTW, what exactly is the update to this thread?
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                        Tankmaster7
                        • Member since
                          August 2004
                        • From: Nowhere. (Long Island)
                        Posted by Tankmaster7 on Wednesday, February 9, 2005 8:22 PM
                        oooh, now that's nice.
                        -Tanky Welcome to the United States of America, a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation, in partnership with Halliburton. Security for your constitutional rights provided by Blackwater International.
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 9, 2005 8:02 PM
                        Improved badge proposal
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                        Tankmaster7
                        • Member since
                          August 2004
                        • From: Nowhere. (Long Island)
                        Posted by Tankmaster7 on Wednesday, February 9, 2005 7:08 PM
                        Well, uhhh, it's roadkill's group build actually.Clown [:o)]. I'm sure he wouldn't have a problem though...
                        -Tanky Welcome to the United States of America, a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation, in partnership with Halliburton. Security for your constitutional rights provided by Blackwater International.
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 9, 2005 5:08 AM
                        Tankmaster, I'd like to build from both sides of the Cold War, so I will also do a DML BMP-1 if that's okay
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                        Tankmaster7
                        • Member since
                          August 2004
                        • From: Nowhere. (Long Island)
                        Posted by Tankmaster7 on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 10:05 PM
                        that's a nice patch too, but I'm sticking with the one already here. The Soviet military parade IMO is a brilliant example of the Cold War in full swing.
                        -Tanky Welcome to the United States of America, a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation, in partnership with Halliburton. Security for your constitutional rights provided by Blackwater International.
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                        roadkill_275
                        • Member since
                          September 2003
                        • From: North East Texas
                        Posted by roadkill_275 on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 8:56 PM
                        I guess I should've set the fall of Communism as the closing date, for some reason I see the beginning of Peroistroika as the end of the cold war. But you're right 1989 should be and will be the ending date.
                        Kevin M. Bodkins "Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup" American By Birth, Southern By the Grace of God! www.milavia.com Christian Modelers For McCain
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 6:55 PM
                        That badge looks good too. Can you put a small gray drop shadow on the lettering? It would make the word "war" stand out better against the blue bkgrnd on the american flag. If you need any help just ask.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 5:50 PM
                        I propose a more generic badge because there are non-armor models showing interest.


                        The Berlin Wall fell on November 9, 1989; how about using that as close date?
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 2:10 PM
                        I was thinking the same thing you were Zokissima. I saw one in my LHS yesterday. I think I remember it was $25. I don't think I'm gonna do it though.

                        Squadron has some very cheap 1/400 Maquette subs. Even if they aren't good quality, I might get one just to add a sub to this GB.
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                        zokissima
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
                        Posted by zokissima on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 6:31 AM
                        If I find a reasonably priced Zvezda Kursk, I'll do a dual-build, but I haven't seen one around for a while.
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                        roadkill_275
                        • Member since
                          September 2003
                        • From: North East Texas
                        Posted by roadkill_275 on Sunday, February 6, 2005 11:29 PM
                        I posted this in all of the pertinent forums but I guess they don't want to come over and play.
                        Kevin M. Bodkins "Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup" American By Birth, Southern By the Grace of God! www.milavia.com Christian Modelers For McCain
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, February 6, 2005 10:44 PM
                        There should be a couple subs in this GB. Any submariners out there? Seawolf class doesn't quite make it in but Los Angeles class is good. Soviet attack or patrol class sub just screams for this GB.
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                        Tankmaster7
                        • Member since
                          August 2004
                        • From: Nowhere. (Long Island)
                        Posted by Tankmaster7 on Sunday, February 6, 2005 8:47 PM
                        good. I'm glad to see we're getting a lot of membership.
                        -Tanky Welcome to the United States of America, a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation, in partnership with Halliburton. Security for your constitutional rights provided by Blackwater International.
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, February 6, 2005 6:41 PM
                        I can't resist a GB that aligns with the kit next on my to do list. Tne new Revell 1/72 Patton M60 A3 that my son got me(here kid, order one of these) for Christmas.
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, February 6, 2005 3:33 PM
                        Im up to my ears in GBs right now , but I really want in on this one. Put me down for a Cheiftan plz. Id like to do the Accurate armour conversion for a mk 10 but I suspect my finances will only allow me to do the regular Tamiya mk5
                        Such is life
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                        roadkill_275
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                          September 2003
                        • From: North East Texas
                        Posted by roadkill_275 on Sunday, February 6, 2005 10:13 AM
                        Comrade, you are to funnyLaugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]Bow [bow]
                        Kevin M. Bodkins "Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup" American By Birth, Southern By the Grace of God! www.milavia.com Christian Modelers For McCain
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, February 6, 2005 9:47 AM
                        I vote May1st. for the start date. May day, you know, the worker's holiday. I shall stage a military parade in "Moscow" (my basement) and inform the People (a bunch of legos) that construction is begginning on a new weapon with which to strike fear into the hearts of the Western capitalist pigdogs! SoapBox [soapbox]Then, a display of soviet might (my toy soldiers will fight each other). By the way, if all goes well, I'll be posting pictures of these festivities! Oh, and my model kit too.Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

                        Yeah, so anyway, I vote May 1st for the start date.

                        EDIT: Oops, i forgot to read the rest of the threadBlack Eye [B)]. Shure, the open endedness is fine. But i'll still aim to start on May Day. Or at least hold my parade.

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                        Screaminhelo
                        • Member since
                          April 2004
                        • From: Georgia
                        Posted by Screaminhelo on Saturday, February 5, 2005 5:41 AM
                        My Crane is the 1/72 Revell. I just hope that I can get references so I can include it in this build. This one even has may buds in the helo room scratching thier heads for info.

                        Mac

                        I Didn't do it!!!

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, February 5, 2005 1:32 AM
                        Ok, forget my last post. A shell propelling artillery piece isn't really representative of the Cold War. Comrade Sergei is doing a Scud and that gives me the idea to do a Nike missle. So, please allow me to join in with a Nike-Hercules

                        There is a Revell 1/40 kit but mine will be scratchbuilt in a smaller scale probably with the mobile Goer launcher vehicle (very plain squarish boxy looking thing with wheels). I have the plans so the missle is an easy build. Difficult part is finding tubes that are the right size Black Eye [B)]Smile [:)]
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, February 5, 2005 12:12 AM
                        I'm interested in this GB. I can do a T-55 or a T-80 but I really want to do an artillery piece (ie a BIG GUN). Is there any such animal that qualifies as Cold War equipment. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.
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                        roadkill_275
                        • Member since
                          September 2003
                        • From: North East Texas
                        Posted by roadkill_275 on Friday, February 4, 2005 7:27 PM
                        Mac, that would be the unit. Any unit that was stationed in Europe, NORAD. Alaska and Japan would be allowed. If they were in a shooting war or a UN sanctioned "event" then that would fall under a different GB. Yes I am planning a Viet Nam GB sometime in the near future, depending on how well this one does. Your CH-54 would be fine if the unit markings are for any unit that qualifies under the guidelines. BTW what scale is it??

                        Wibhi, glad to see more AC in here!!

                        Welcome aboard guys!!
                        Kevin M. Bodkins "Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup" American By Birth, Southern By the Grace of God! www.milavia.com Christian Modelers For McCain
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                        wibhi2
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Brooklyn
                        Posted by wibhi2 on Friday, February 4, 2005 5:24 PM
                        I've got a revell 1/48th MIG-21 coupled with an F-4 - So you can count me in with both since they are in the same kit. I've also got a revell 1/32 ah-1g cobra to toss in the mix and maybe get the helicopter guys going.
                        3d modelling is an option a true mental excercise in frusrtation
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, February 4, 2005 2:54 PM
                        I'm fine with the start date.
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                        zokissima
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
                        Posted by zokissima on Friday, February 4, 2005 6:29 AM
                        Hey, the open-ended idea sounds great. It would give people a chance to join, and then finish up whenever they could.
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                        Screaminhelo
                        • Member since
                          April 2004
                        • From: Georgia
                        Posted by Screaminhelo on Friday, February 4, 2005 6:05 AM
                        Not involved in a shooting war...are you referring to the equipment type or the unit. I am pulling together info for a CH-54 and thought about throwing it in here.

                        Mac

                        Mac

                        I Didn't do it!!!

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, February 3, 2005 10:39 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by roadkill_275

                        Anthony, If you decide not to I can always drop you from the list. Just because I put you on the list doesn't mean you're commited.

                        Bean, The JS-3m will be just fine. It served a part of its service life in the alloted time frame didn't it?


                        Yes, it did. So I guess its ok thenSmile [:)] About the start date- I guess I could go anytime you guys start.
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                        Tankmaster7
                        • Member since
                          August 2004
                        • From: Nowhere. (Long Island)
                        Posted by Tankmaster7 on Thursday, February 3, 2005 8:45 PM
                        roadkill that would be great!! thanks. I'll get started as soon as I can which will probably be around june beginning.
                        -Tanky Welcome to the United States of America, a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation, in partnership with Halliburton. Security for your constitutional rights provided by Blackwater International.
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                        bstrump
                        • Member since
                          March 2004
                        • From: British Columbia,Canada
                        Posted by bstrump on Thursday, February 3, 2005 7:56 PM
                        Thanks roadkill_275. I'm looking forward to finally building the Big Stick though I'm not sure which version I'll actually do.
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