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US Navy `Through the Ages` GB

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US Navy `Through the Ages` GB

Post by tc2324 » Sat Sep 10, 2011 10:15 pm

Very much like a tin of Ronseal, it means exactly what it means in the title.... :lol:

So, any takers for a `real world` GB in which you can make a model/s of any type of USN aircraft since it`s inception?

I`ll sort out dates, rules, etc, if there is an interest. ;)
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Re: US Navy `Through the Ages` GB

Post by Flyingmonster » Sat Sep 10, 2011 10:28 pm

I wont be taking part due to a Broken wrist but you have my full backing Tony!
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Re: US Navy `Through the Ages` GB

Post by nick197 » Sun Sep 11, 2011 7:47 am

I could do with an F14 in my collection so i'm in :thumb:
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Post by FTS » Sun Sep 11, 2011 9:20 am

I've got more than a few in the stash. Count me in!
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Re: US Navy `Through the Ages` GB

Post by ArabJazzie » Mon Sep 12, 2011 10:01 pm

Still licking my wounds from my last GB failure but as i have a fair few that fit the bill, i am willing to throw my hat in the ring but can this be extended to the USMC as well? It wont be a Tomcat as that one is on ice to see if i can add a few more skills over the next few kits.
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Re: US Navy `Through the Ages` GB

Post by Ben Montgomery » Mon Sep 12, 2011 10:43 pm

I may have to partake in this one, although it means going out and buying a kit (ah, shame that! :ninja: :lol: ).

It'll either be an EA-6B, RA-5C or SH-60 I think :)

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Re: US Navy `Through the Ages` GB

Post by tc2324 » Tue Sep 13, 2011 11:21 am

Nice one chaps. :cool:

That makes.....

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Anymore takers?
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Re: US Navy `Through the Ages` GB

Post by davedubya » Tue Sep 13, 2011 12:32 pm

Possibly. If I can find a kit, I'm thinking of doing a 50s/60s Blue Angels jet.

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Post by steve149c » Tue Sep 13, 2011 12:43 pm

Ya know what gents - my model building may not be up to the professional standard of a lot of you guys on here - but I am game. Count me in!!

Couple of Ideas - Either

(1) HH-60 Rescue Hawk - In 22 Squadron colours and markings.
(2) FA-18F Super Hornet in 1 Sqn RAF or RN Markings - when the realise that the JSF is too expensive :clap:

I assume that these two ideas are ok? Or do they have to be older aircraft? E.G. F-14? E-6?

Modifications - can we modify beyond the original jet? I was thinking of a Sea Harrier Bulb nose on the FA-18 for improved radar space?

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Re: US Navy `Through the Ages` GB

Post by tc2324 » Tue Sep 13, 2011 8:21 pm

So that makes 7. :)

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Steve (?)

By the way, I forgot to answer Geoff`s question about if it can be a `Marine` bird. :blush:

Don`t see any reason why it shouldn`t, after all, they are a branch of the Navy and their aircraft have and do operate off USN carriers.

`Semper Fi`

Steve,

I`ve put a question mark against your name as while your ideas sound great to my `whif` orientated mind, this GB is `real world`.

I`m afraid it`s a `Star `n Bar` affair, but I hope you will still join in. ;)
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Re: US Navy `Through the Ages` GB

Post by steve149c » Wed Sep 14, 2011 1:19 pm

Thanks to TC for the PM's,

I have decided on the Italeri 1:48 A4 E/F Skyhawk - as I say my model building skills are pretty basic. But I am looking forward to getting involved and hopefully get some good advice and constructive critism on the way!!

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Re: US Navy `Through the Ages` GB

Post by davedubya » Wed Sep 14, 2011 1:47 pm

tc2324 wrote:Don`t see any reason why it shouldn`t, after all, they are a branch of the Navy....
Don't let the USMC hear you say that.

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Re: US Navy `Through the Ages` GB

Post by ArabJazzie » Wed Sep 14, 2011 2:16 pm

tc2324 wrote: By the way, I forgot to answer Geoff`s question about if it can be a `Marine` bird. :blush:

Don`t see any reason why it shouldn`t, after all, they are a branch of the Navy and their aircraft have and do operate off USN carriers.

`Semper Fi`
Ok cheers TC!
So that now gives me a bit of a headache!!! Fujimi Skyhawk pair, F/A-18D Hornet, Superbug, or something new? Also how long are you thinking for running this?

My original reason for asking was for the Skyhawk pair as they are USMC oob but i went looking at the stash and quite fancy the Superbug as well. I also have a wee bit of cash and the new Eduard 1/72 Hellcat grabbed me by the nads the other day! Away to look at a certain internet auction site!
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Re: US Navy `Through the Ages` GB

Post by tc2324 » Thu Sep 15, 2011 11:41 am

davedubya wrote:
tc2324 wrote:Don`t see any reason why it shouldn`t, after all, they are a branch of the Navy....
Don't let the USMC hear you say that.
:lol: Point taken Dave.

(but wether they want to admit it or not...., they are! :whistle: :D )
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Re: US Navy `Through the Ages` GB

Post by tanker » Tue Sep 20, 2011 7:38 pm

Hi all and TC,maybe some Yellow Wings planes?
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Re: US Navy `Through the Ages` GB

Post by tc2324 » Wed Sep 21, 2011 8:56 am

Anymore for anymore??

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Would everyone be happy for a start date of 1st December running for 3 months?
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Re: US Navy `Through the Ages` GB

Post by ArabJazzie » Thu Sep 22, 2011 11:42 pm

[quote="tc2324"

Would everyone be happy for a start date of 1st December running for 3 months?[/quote]

Happy for sooner if its possible. I do think 1st October is too soon but you cant leave it that long with such a good subject!
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Re: US Navy `Through the Ages` GB

Post by tc2324 » Fri Sep 23, 2011 8:24 am

ArabJazzie wrote:

Happy for sooner if its possible. I do think 1st October is too soon but you cant leave it that long with such a good subject!
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How about a comprimise?

1st November??
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Re: US Navy `Through the Ages` GB

Post by nick197 » Sat Sep 24, 2011 6:57 am

Sounds good to me, It should make winter pass a bit quicker :thumb:
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Re: US Navy `Through the Ages` GB

Post by tc2324 » Sat Sep 24, 2011 11:29 pm

nick197 wrote:Sounds good to me, It should make winter pass a bit quicker :thumb:
Cheers Nick.

Ok, so if Jamies cool for this to go ahead, we have an November 1st start date finishing on the 1st February 2012.
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