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Post by Deano on Jan 17, 2014 14:24:17 GMT -5
Hi guys , as you will know this year marks 100 years since the beginning of WWI and Im very sure you dont need a History lesson about that  Anyhoo I thought it would be fun to mark the year with a WWI GB , there really are no rules to this . Subjects can be anything you like to do with WWI but obviously military related , figures , ships, planes and armour in any scale are welcome . This is just a feeler thread as I would like to see if the feedback warrants the GB or not  Thanks Edit : I should mention that the GB will be open ended for the year to mark its importance . |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jan 17, 2014 14:26:19 GMT -5
fantastic idea Deano. Count me in.
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Post by dupes on Jan 17, 2014 14:28:38 GMT -5
Sounds interesting...but I don't believe I have a single thing (really?) in the stash that would qualify.
How can that be possible?
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Post by Deano on Jan 17, 2014 14:32:29 GMT -5
Not even a figure Dupes? |
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Post by dupes on Jan 17, 2014 14:33:54 GMT -5
I don't think I do have any figs that would work. I need to look in the stash to be sure, because wow, how can that be?
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Post by Deano on Jan 17, 2014 14:35:42 GMT -5
I dont have anything either Dupes but that will change , maybe get one of those 1/72 new MB kits |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jan 17, 2014 14:42:58 GMT -5
Not sure what I will build either....ship...plane or figure !!!
I stole that cool GB banner Deano..lol, very cool mate.
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Post by Deano on Jan 17, 2014 14:45:30 GMT -5
You are welcome Rob lol, glad to have you on board |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2014 14:53:59 GMT -5
Very good idea Deano, especially to mark an extremely important anniversary such as this. I also have nothing suitable but was planning on doing a British Mk IV tank to mark the occasion this year so I'm most definitely in  Just don't know when as I'm hoping a certain Japanese company brings out a Mk IV at some point this year. I've had it on good authority that they where crawling all over the Bovington Mk IV's last year. You never know! |
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Post by TRM on Jan 17, 2014 15:01:26 GMT -5
Sure why not? I'm up for it!! I think I have something in the cave!!
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Post by tigrazor on Jan 17, 2014 15:06:02 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2014 15:08:12 GMT -5
I've a bi-wingything in the stash that would qualify for this... I'll dig it out  Is that open ended both ends then? No start or finish date? |
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Post by Deano on Jan 17, 2014 15:25:35 GMT -5
Well it looks like we are getting the numbers so its up to Admin when they wanna open the gates |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 17, 2014 17:11:52 GMT -5
Maybe I can jump in... almost ordered that 1/10 bust of WWI US soldier from Young Miniature few days ago.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2014 17:19:19 GMT -5
Deano,you should know by now that if a GB is proposed,normally someone will join in,so as per the norm,post progress here,but feel free to open your own WIP/Blog,if ya wish to.I don't think many guys will complain about this GB.We also might have to take into account the Anniversary of 'D' Day as well,this year!!!  FERK!!!....Might be a busy year,just with GB's!!!!  |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jan 17, 2014 17:43:40 GMT -5
I have started a Great War GB board, please post all threads pertaining to that GB there. I will move this thread this evening/early morning so as to give everyone time to read it.
Once we decide on a start/end date I will post it in my thread there.
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 17, 2014 19:50:10 GMT -5
Deano,you should know by now that if a GB is proposed,normally someone will join in,so as per the norm,post progress here,but feel free to open your own WIP/Blog,if ya wish to.I don't think many guys will complain about this GB.We also might have to take into account the Anniversary of 'D' Day as well,this year!!! FERK!!!....Might be a busy year,just with GB's!!!! Oh man! D-Day GB sounds better than North Africa Campaign GB we were planning on later this year. I am very flexible we can hold N.A. GB to make D-Day GB happen... hard to believe it will be 70 years. |
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Post by dupes on Jan 17, 2014 19:51:41 GMT -5
Oooooh...most DEFINITELY in for a D-Day GB!
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Post by Deano on Jan 17, 2014 21:33:20 GMT -5
Yeah its gonna be well busy for GB's this year so to me that say's its gonna be a good year all round Im gonna get on and order that Mk1 tank now he he he ! |
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Post by wouter on Jan 19, 2014 13:56:07 GMT -5
good idea! Since I'm living in one of the countries where the fighting took place (and most part of Belgium was occupied by the Germans during the War) I was planning of doing something WWI. I'm really looking forward to do a MkIV but it might be something different...
Cheers
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Post by Deano on Jan 20, 2014 23:55:52 GMT -5
Glad to have you on board guys , looking forward to seeing what you all have planned |
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Post by danb. on Jan 21, 2014 2:30:15 GMT -5
IM IN IM IN IM IN IM IN this will be an epic year for group builds anyone have an idea of start dates? gotta buy some more ferkin kits Mrs B will be after me now Dan B |
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Post by wouter on Jan 21, 2014 3:34:57 GMT -5
lol, I hear you on that one...was planning to do two new builds and maybe finish a couple of my old ones...now those plans are in the bin lol...first this GB and then the planned dual F1 build...man this years going to be very busy...especially when you know that we are expecting a second child at the end of April... Cheers |
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Post by Deano on Jan 21, 2014 14:26:27 GMT -5
IM IN IM IN IM IN IM IN this will be an epic year for group builds anyone have an idea of start dates? gotta buy some more ferkin kits Mrs B will be after me now Dan B Hi Dan this one is open now and is on for the year , gives more people a chance to join in . |
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Post by Thom on Jan 21, 2014 14:53:59 GMT -5
Deano, excellent idea I am in for this one. Now just need to see what I can dig out of the stash.
Cheers,
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Post by dupes on Jan 21, 2014 15:19:30 GMT -5
Got a couple of shows coming up in March and April...going to see what I can find that would qualify for a WWI entry. I'm not coming up with a lot of subjects off the top of my head - are there more than I'm thinking of? Anyone have a list? |
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Post by dupes on Jan 21, 2014 15:31:15 GMT -5
Softskins? See, I'm totally not thinking that route at all. I need to do some research, I think!
As far as aircraft, would everything be rigged biplanes?
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 21, 2014 15:41:44 GMT -5
Looked everywhere and I don't think somebody makes a figure bust of US doughboy in 1/9 or 1/10. Young Miniature doesn't as they only have Brit and German. Any suggestion?
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Post by venom1 on Jan 26, 2014 12:42:52 GMT -5
Softskins? See, I'm totally not thinking that route at all. I need to do some research, I think! As far as aircraft, would everything be rigged biplanes? Hey buddy, There are a lot of options out there for WW1 wingy stuff across all scales. Roden do a bucket load of WW1 wingys, a lot of it in Braille scale. Wingnut Wings do some breathtaking stuff in 1/32 and have a great range available. There are not a huge amount of "unrigged" kits out there, but there are a few, such as the Hansa-Brandenburg W.29 floatplane, or you could do something like the Fokker E.III monoplane, which does have some rigging but it is pretty minimal. Your best bet is to have a look around the internets and see what grabs your fancy. I have 2 or 3 Roden kits in Braille which I might have a crack at...... if I can find the bleedin' time!!!........  Cheers, Sam  |
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Post by dupes on Jan 26, 2014 12:50:11 GMT -5
Yeah, it's definitely the rigging that turns me off from WWI aircraft. Turns out that I DO have one kit - a 1/48 Eduard Albatros D.V. May just have to suck it up and bang it out!
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Anyhoo I thought it would be fun to mark the year with a WWI GB , there really are no rules to this . Subjects can be anything you like to do with WWI but obviously military related , figures , ships, planes and armour in any scale are welcome . This is just a feeler thread as I would like to see if the feedback warrants the GB or not 
Is that open ended both ends then? No start or finish date? 
