The Forgotten War GB (6/25/08 - 2/28/09) - Deadline Extended Yet Again!

Just in case anyone wants to build the F-82 Twin Mustang:

http://www.militaryhobbies.com/product.cfm?ProductID=8805

Looks like now is a good time to buy one!

dirtball wrote:

MUCKER, I`m having an awfull time with my badges. I tried to put our GB badge in and only half showed up and none of my other badges were there. Now I have my 2 prier badges in, but the corsair is missing part and no FW GB . Photo bucket is down now so I cant get in. Any advice from any of you???

Harv: Once you get a few badges, I'd recommend making your own ".gif" file to show them all in one space. If you google "free GIF conversion" you will find several downloadable software which you add your pictures to to create a GIF file (like I have in my signature line). Hope this helps.

mg.mikael wrote:

Mucker, can I join this GB with a 1/35 Zvezda M-30 122mm Howitzer. Stikpusher told me, the North Korean Army was modelled and equipped along Soviet lines at the time that the war began. They did use SU-76s and T-34/85s. So having the 122mm M-30 would be a reasonable equipment presumption. So can I join in with this howitzer?

Mg.Mikael: Hmm. I'm not quote the artillery expert either. Have you found any references to the M-30 being used in the Korean War? If the piece you are building is attached to the Korean War somehow, I'd say "yes".

Anyone out here know have references to M-30's being used by NOrth Korean troops during this conflict?

Mucker, can I join this GB with a 1/35 Zvezda M-30 122mm Howitzer. Stikpusher told me, the North Korean Army was modelled and equipped along Soviet lines at the time that the war began. They did use SU-76s and T-34/85s. So having the 122mm M-30 would be a reasonable equipment presumption.

So can I join in with this howitzer?

Sounds good, Bob. I've updated the first page, but to be sure (since I'm not a treadhead) are you talking about the 1/35 Dragon M4A3E8 "Easy Eight" kit?

Have fun on vacation.

Mucker-I know that I'm listed for an F-51D, but......I'm heading out for a short vacation next week with the family and have the Dragon Korean War Sherman kit sitting in the stash and armour tends to be buildable in such situations....anyway, I'm still committed to the F-51 but I think I'll try to throw the Sherman together next week, then paint when we get home....or at least by 12/31...

mg.mikael wrote:

On the first page it said all subjects are allowed, does that include howitzers?

If it's a Korean War Howitzer, by all means "YES". Diorama's too if that's your forte. Being mainly an aircraft guy, I am looking forward to the Armor and "other" categories to broaden my horizons. Let me know which kit you have and if you are "in".

Welcome back, Harv. I had a very nice Father's Day weekend myself.

I've put the badge on the first page, and as long as you're pretty certain you'll be a part of the GB, feel free to wear it whenever you want. It's good advertisement, anyways!

Medals will be posted upon build completion.

Less than 10 days to start!!

Feel free to begin on the 25th in your own local time zone...I'd hate to penalize you any more for not having the pleasure of living in Kentucky....

Excellent choice of decals, Steve.

I've dabbled a few times before finally succeeding with alclad. I've found it's very easy if you are patient, meaning let the primer cure for at LEAST 48 hours, and paint at least 24 hours before decaling.

Mucker, 

So far the only fit issue that I have had is the nose cone was wider than the fuselage so there was quite a bit of sanding and shaping necessary.  The kit cockpit is a bit bare, so I used the True Details resin set along with the True Details wheels.  

I've never used Alclad paints before but I am going to use them on this once I get ready to paint.  As the kit that I have is the JASDF Saber, I bought the Aeromaster USAF Korean War Saber Jets Pt 2 (#48-750).  I am going to use the decals for Lt Sam Johnson's Shirleys Texas Tornado.  I've never built a Sabre before, but I really love the lines and need to add a few more to the stash! 

Steve

Mucker,

I like the badge also.  As I wrote earlier, here are a few photos of the F-86F that I started back in December which is about 50% complete.  Work has been crazy busy since the beginning of the year which has meant very little time building. 

Plastic_Cross wrote:

I finally received my Dragon M46 Patton (Korean War Series) kit yesterday.  I'd love to join this group build.  Let me know if I'm in. I'd like to dedicate my build to my uncle "Eddie" who was commander of an M46 in Korea, and is now passed away. Larry

Larry, you are in.  I really like the sentimental builds like yours. If you don't mind sharing some of Uncle Eddie's life as you build, I'd be very interested to hear it.

Larry! Cool...someone else building armor. I'll be right there with you doing the Dragon M4A3 Flame Sherman (Korean War Series)...unless you think I should go with the Chinese JS-2 Stalin (Korean War Series) to give your Patton something to shoot at.

Hey, you still planning on going to Nationals? 

Aurora-7 wrote:

Just got the ebAY purchase of the Testor/Hawk F2H Banshee today. I must say, I can't wait to start this little porject. 13 days and counting.

I know the feeling. It's ok to open it up and fondle all the pieces. Just try to keep the glue and paint at bay for 12 more days.

I finally received my Dragon M46 Patton (Korean War Series) kit yesterday.  I'd love to join this group build.  Let me know if I'm in.

I'd like to dedicate my build to my uncle "Eddie" who was commander of an M46 in Korea, and is now passed away.

Larry 

Welcome, Brian..both to the GB and to the forums.

I love those straight wing jets, although I don't know much about the Heller kit. Looking forward to seeing yours.

Mucker,

You can put me down to build the Heller 1/72 F-84G Thunderjet. Not sure of the markings yet but it will be United States probably based at Taegu (K-9) South Korea.

Brian

mucker wrote:

John, Harv: I have my Hasegawa F-86F kit and just received my Revell AG F-86D kit...this weekend I'll try some dry fitting to see if indeed the Sabre Dog wings can be used. I'll be pumped if it's successful, as it will save some major surgery by these clumsy hands.

Ain't sayin' how, but I KNOW it'll work very well indeed with the Academy kit!!

John, Harv:

I have my Hasegawa F-86F kit and just received my Revell AG F-86D kit...this weekend I'll try some dry fitting to see if indeed the Sabre Dog wings can be used. I'll be pumped if it's successful, as it will save some major surgery by these clumsy hands.