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stuzzar · Posted: Mon 28 May 2007 22:36 pm Post subject: Anti Aircraft group build poll

This will be a specific kit group build, the idea here is to choose your favourite from the above list. The kit with the most votes will be the group build subject with those left being put back into the pot for a later build.

Should the conversion section prove to be the most popular then any Airfix kit may be used as a basis for the conversion and the completed model should feature anti aircraft weapon(s) or kit used to assist A/A gunners hit their target

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Cheers

Stu

davecov · Posted: Tue 29 May 2007 09:32 am Post subject:

I decided to go for the Bofors gun and tractor in the end. I had considered an AA conversion but time is a limited factor seeing as I have a huge number of builds on the way. I also have the Bloodhound but I am saving that for another day.

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Ratch · Posted: Tue 29 May 2007 15:15 pm Post subject:

I've gone for the Bloodhound as that's the only option I've got

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DavidM · Posted: Tue 29 May 2007 15:29 pm Post subject:

Mmmm... quandary, I'd like to do the Crusader AA tank with Bofors, specially now that I've found one without the pesky turret armour. But I only have one Crusader which could fit in with the ordinary tank build. Have to see how things pan out.

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Owen · Posted: Tue 29 May 2007 17:26 pm Post subject:

A bloodhound would do me just fine. I intend to make one or two as part of a small Airfield on my Model Railway layout

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Spudgun · Posted: Tue 29 May 2007 18:12 pm Post subject:

I went for the Conversion option. I've got the parts to build an AA battery based on the Airfix Gun emplacement set and the Airfix 88mm gun and tractor set.
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stuzzar · Posted: Thu 31 May 2007 14:51 pm Post subject:

That sounds interesting Spudgun, are you planning to mount the 88 within the gun emplacement to replace the gun supplied?

The conversion option is in the lead at the moment, I wonder who else has opted for that and what their plans are.

I am saving my vote until the last in case a tie breaker is needed although I will have to admit that I am up for any of them so it will be a tough decision if it comes to it.

Cheers

Stu

DavidM · Posted: Thu 31 May 2007 15:23 pm Post subject:

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stuzzar · Posted: Wed 20 Jun 2007 11:35 am Post subject:

Well there seems to be plenty of interest in an Anti Aircraft build. Once again I had held back my vote in case a tie break was required but would have gone for the Bofors gun so in theory all 3 subjects have had enough interest shown to qualify for a group build.

The first one past the post nether the less was the conversion option so this will be put in line for a build once the centurion is underway.

By the way I will be seeking a volunteer to lead this build, if no one takes one pace forward I shall lead it myself

Haven't a clue what I would build.

Cheers

Stu

DavidM · Posted: Fri 22 Jun 2007 07:23 am Post subject:

stuzzar · Posted: Fri 22 Jun 2007 09:28 am Post subject:

Nice link David, I am all for what-if's as part of this build (I think I mentioned it somewhere in the future groups builds thread

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I rather like the look of that T34 Drilling, may consider having a go at that or perhaps the one with the 88 fitted, I have plenty of spare 88's lying about

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Thanks for the ideas

Cheers

Stu

Spudgun · Posted: Fri 22 Jun 2007 10:00 am Post subject:

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stuzzar · Posted: Mon 27 Aug 2007 14:27 pm Post subject:

This will be the next Military Vehicle Group Build to take place, hope everyone who voted is still interested in taking part

Cheers

Stu

Owen · Posted: Mon 27 Aug 2007 14:41 pm Post subject:

So it'll be a general build, not a Conversion, Bloodhound or Bofors Build then

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stuzzar · Posted: Tue 28 Aug 2007 11:24 am Post subject:

It will be a conversion based on an Airfix kit if everyone who voted are still up for it, check the poll results at the top

I have also put a reminder in the future group builds section.

Cheers

Stu