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stuzzar · Posted: Wed 12 Mar 2008 13:20 pm Post subject: Anti Aircraft Build

It is time to consider the subject for the next next Military Vehicle Group Build.

As we have previously discussed the possibilty of an Anti Aircraft build and there seems to be some interest in this taking place here is a poll to see how many participants we raise.

The subjects will be as follows:

88mm gun and tractor
Bofors gun and tractor
Bristol Bloodhound and associated vehicles
Conversion based on an Airfix kit

We will see how many people we get and then set a date. I will also be looking for a group build leader for this one although as usual I will wear the hat if no one else wishes to take a one pace forward.

Cheers

Stu

Forgot to mention poll will run for 7 days

Ratch · Posted: Wed 12 Mar 2008 13:29 pm Post subject:

I've got a couple of Bloodhounds straining at the leash Juggling

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stuzzar · Posted: Wed 12 Mar 2008 13:35 pm Post subject:

Nice one Ratch, I will be pushed to decide on a subject, a conversion may be on the cards although after the LCMIII build perhaps an out of the box Bofors or 3 might fit the bill.

Cheers

Stu

RaDioJaNey · Posted: Wed 12 Mar 2008 14:14 pm Post subject:

I'm rather fancying the bofors as well .....just the one mind

DavidM · Posted: Wed 12 Mar 2008 14:20 pm Post subject:

Something else to do with the Bofors

http://www.chars-francais.net/new..._content&task=view&id=102

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RaDioJaNey · Posted: Wed 12 Mar 2008 14:25 pm Post subject:

milicast do a brass 1/76 gunsight for the bofors
http://www.milicast.com/pages/new.shtml
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stuzzar · Posted: Wed 12 Mar 2008 15:15 pm Post subject:

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Spudgun · Posted: Wed 12 Mar 2008 16:59 pm Post subject:

At last! I'd do the conversion.
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farmroad38 · Posted: Wed 12 Mar 2008 21:26 pm Post subject:

I have at least an 88mm gun lurking somewhere. I was trying to cut back on Group Builds... but what the heck, I'm in!
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stuzzar · Posted: Wed 12 Mar 2008 21:35 pm Post subject:

Splendid! Not even 24hrs in and we already have six votes, looks like this one is going ahead

, keep the votes coming in

Cheers

Stu

Digs · Posted: Wed 12 Mar 2008 22:46 pm Post subject:

Definitely up for it. Not sure which kit I'd go for as I have all three in the stash. The Bofors because I never built it as a kid, the 88 because I did and thought it a great model, the Bloodhound for pure nostalgia.

Paul

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Hawk · Posted: Thu 13 Mar 2008 10:34 am Post subject:

I have voted to take part in this as I have 4 Bloodhounds to build for a 1960's airfield I have planned, but I might slip a Bofors Gun of two in there as well

, I would also like to bite the bullet and apply to be GB leader.

Cheers,
Luke

PS My new camera is here so there will be pictures

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stuzzar · Posted: Thu 13 Mar 2008 19:13 pm Post subject:

Thanks for that Luke, the job is yours

I suggest we let this poll run it's course and then begin looking at start dates

Cheers

Stu

RaDioJaNey · Posted: Wed 19 Mar 2008 13:16 pm Post subject:

So when can we get started ??.....Can't wait

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stuzzar · Posted: Wed 19 Mar 2008 15:00 pm Post subject:

We have 9 votes for this build to go ahead so I have sent a pm to Dave asking him to set up the required forums and user groups as is usual. Part of this will be a poll to establish the start date.

I will also be contacting Hawk by pm to ensure that he still wishes to be the leader of this group build, if so Dave or one of the admin chaps will give him the required permissions to allow people to sign up to the user group and I believe the ability to moderate this particular build.

Let us hope that all 9 voters take part in the build, plenty of possibilities with this one, should be interesting.

Cheers

Stu

stuzzar · Posted: Tue 25 Mar 2008 13:05 pm Post subject:

A quick update on this build. Hawk has confirmed that he will lead the build, thanks again Luke

Ratch is putting in place the various Group Build threads and setting up the user group etc.

There seems to be plenty of interest in this build, it should be fun

Cheers

Stu

Hawk · Posted: Fri 28 Mar 2008 16:23 pm Post subject:

Can we have a final list of participants so I can create the threads please.

Cheers,

Luke
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farmroad38 · Posted: Fri 28 Mar 2008 16:43 pm Post subject:

Luke,

You create the threads when people sign up to the usergroup - you will receive notification when they do so.

However, no one is going to sign up until someone announces that the build is now available - take a look in one of the GB admin threads for a similar mail and then post one here.
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