The Gulf Wars GroupBuild--Operations Desert Storm & Iraqi Freedom (2/8/08- 28/2/09)

Hey Guys,

Got a bit of bad news. My parents want to get up to the Cottage one more time this summer and the only time that it'll be free is from August 2nd to the 9th. So I most likely will not be here to kick off the start of this GB, everybody can start building without me though, and I'll catch up when I get back. Sorry guys.

There is a small chance I'll be able to get onto the computer on the second, but things will be pretty hectic that day so I can't make any promises.

and GA.modelmaker, I sent you a PM.

Chris,

yep that does help a lot and thats what i use to upload all my photos anyways is photobucket..

hey townsy. will u give me a yell at my email here on the forum. i need a favorif you dont mind tnaks

 Hey guys,

Constructor- Sounds great, I'll put you on the list.

GA.modelmaker- Hey Rob, I use photobucket mostly to shrink my badges, I do it by uploading them to photobucket, selecting the badge, and then going to the "edit" option, click "resize" and you can then save it at a smaller resolution. Alternatively though, you can use Microsoft Paint instead, but Photobucket is easier. HTH.

Chris,

Hey Vince, You mean this sorta thing?:

http://www.realmodel.cz/zen/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=178&products_id=3535&zenid=19916ac73d34da5105a848544a63b0f4

RealModel has alot of different kinds of OIF signs and banners and what not, so if that's not what your looking for, just check their catalog and chances are you'll probably find what your looking for. HTH.

 and Constructor, yes this GB is still open, if you would like to join, you can do so from anytime from now up until February 28, 2009.

Hello guys I have a question you guys that build Armor know of those caution labels and plaqs in tanks and stuff. Can any of you tell me were should I go to order them? Or can you post a link that will have some found in unit's like the M2A2 Bradley or any use in Armor used now. If any one can point me in the right direction it will help our a lot.

Thanks every one....... Vince

Hans von Hammer wrote:

2 August, 08...

When can i start

I would like to join.  I am going to build an Italeri 1/48 OH-58.

Russ

Hey Guys,

Hellcat Man: I'm gonna have to say no to the Huey, because as is stated in the rules of Cold War that the subject can't have served in any shooting conflicts, more specifically not in the Gulf War, sorry. However yes you can enter your 101st Airborne figure set, but as long as it's not for the Huey...

Dupes: I hear ya, I'm afraid I'm starting to do the same thing, but that is one sweet lineup of kits you got there!

Paul: Yep, sounds good, I'll put you on the list.

Hans: Sounds good as well, you're now on the list. And yep, Dio's are allowed.

Ooooh, cool kit.

Got that one waiting in the closet for when I'm feeling brave and adventurous (that sucker is BIG)!

Townsy - I may be overstretching myself in the GB arena, but I'd realllllly like to throw my hat in the ring on this one! Too cool!

Put me down as a "?" as to what I'm building, but I've got an M1A1, a Challenger II, an M113A3 ODS, an M2A2 Bradley ODS, a Harrier with the right markings, an F-15E with the right markings, etc. etc. etc...

Townsy11 wrote:

John- Really looking forward to your Up-armored Ariete! I'm heavily considering buying one.

I'm also looking forward to it, will be the first Trumpeter kit I've built. The quality of the plastic looks great on the sprues, no flash that I can see. Plastic is a bit soft I think but August will reveal all!

Only problem is reference photos, I've only found one decent high res image at prime-portal for the up-armoured version.

Perhaps members who served over there have images or more info. Will post something in the armour thread.

Sounds good guys, you're all on the list.

GA.modelmaker- sounds good, but what scale and manufacturer are your kits? and yes, as far as I know the Chaparral WAS used in ODS, but I'm not so sure about OIF, anyway you can enter it if you like.

John- Really looking forward to your Up-armored Ariete! I'm heavily considering buying one.

Vince- Looking forward to what you do with your Bradley this time 'round! If it was half as good as the last one I'm sure we'll all be blown away.

The things I do to myself.....but since I have until February, count me in.

Was about to start the Trumpeter C1 Ariete Up-Armored, actually washed the sprues last night, but I'm sure I can delay that until August.

Will be something different to the usual suspects that appear in ODS/OIF builds.

And just to fit in might do a Tamiya M1A2 as and A1 + Echelon decals. (although my last 2 Tamiya M1s ended up in the trash can)