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feanor · Posted: Sat 17 Feb 2007 12:09 pm Post subject:

Hiya Dave...

Now that you mention it, I quite fancy a scooter...
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davecov · Posted: Sat 17 Feb 2007 22:08 pm Post subject:

I have set up a forum for a Falklands War 25th Anniversary Group Build here so we can get chatting about our builds. The Group Build will take place from 14th June 2007* until 14th September 2007 (a three-month build instead of the normal two).

*14th June 2007 is the 25th anniversary of the surrender of Argentinian forces on the Falkland Islands.

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For the Fun Group build what about every member having to be build a model without instructions ??

I am currently and its great fun ...
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Sgt.Squarehead · Posted: Wed 23 Jan 2008 08:49 am Post subject:

How about 'The Spanish Civil War' as the focus for a 'Special GB'?

This could certainly include aircraft, armoured vehicles and figures, maybe boats & ships too.....Not really my department that though!

Just a thought, all the best

Richard M · Posted: Thu 24 Jan 2008 08:41 am Post subject:

We've had the possibility of campaign GB's mentioned in the aircraft area. I think a combined forces theatre or campaign GB is a good idea, several have been mentioned including SEAC, Spanish Civil War, Eatern Front, North Africa.

I think it would be nice to do at least one each year. At the moment I want to get the Op Sealion JB going as that has been languishing for a while. Tthere's the possibility of doing a fun special build for the charity fundraising this year which may slot in after the JB.
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airfixteen · Posted: Thu 24 Jan 2008 15:40 pm Post subject:

BAC · Posted: Tue 29 Jan 2008 09:47 am Post subject:

I admit I don't often do GB's -I'm usually too busy with other projects, however I'm enjoying the currant 'Rotors' build.

I've been thinking of a couple of possible future ones, they are;

Airfix 2008 Re-release GB.

This could be any of the original Airfix tooling of the re-releases due out this year. As a reminder they are...

Gladiator
Defiant
Bird Dog
Devestator
Buffalo
Henschel 123
Alpha Jet
Strikemaster
B25 Mitchel
Dornier 17E/F
Mirage F.1
Boston
Eurofighter
HMS Victorious
Endeavour
1804 Loco
Beam Engine

Most apart from the last four are quite easily obtainable at a reasonable price. It might be an interesting one to do.

The other idea is,

Aircraft Manufacturers GB

This could be a selection of Airfix kits from a given manufacturer, such as;

De Havilland -which includes,
Tiger Moth
Comet Racer
Rapide
Mosquito
Heron
Vampire
Chipmonk
Beaver
Comet 4

Dominie
Trident
(Both De Havilland designs)

Other manufacturers that Airfix have kitted a number of could include

Hawker, Hawker/Siddeley -including the Harriers
BAC
Messerschmitt
Douglas

These are just ideas. Would anyone be interested later in the year?
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farmroad38 · Posted: Tue 29 Jan 2008 10:11 am Post subject:

I guess the former would come under Rich's remit as 'Specials Guru', but for the second (my bit), it's an idea. I'll add it to the (already huge!) list of suggestions so far.
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stuzzar · Posted: Tue 29 Jan 2008 10:12 am Post subject:

The manufacturers build certainly has potential, we would get a good few builds out of that.

The 2008 build would make an interesting gallery particularly if we could get each kit built with a few variants where applicable. It would also be useful for the History of Airfix section.

Cheers

Stu

Richard M · Posted: Tue 29 Jan 2008 10:23 am Post subject:

Two admins and a mod and we still can't get the post in the right forum

, moved as if by magic

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I think the Manufacturer GB is a good idea, for example Avro have quite a few examples in the catalogue - it means I can build the Anson.

We could also have sunset GB for those toolings which have been retired e.g J*EJ (this has been suggested before in the dim and distant past).
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davecov · Posted: Tue 29 Jan 2008 12:58 pm Post subject:

I have merged this thread with the "Future GB's - Specials" thread. An aircraft manufacturer GB which involves both civil and military aircraft will be a "Special", same as the proposed "Re-releases" GB.

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stuzzar · Posted: Tue 29 Jan 2008 16:29 pm Post subject:

Richard M · Posted: Tue 19 Feb 2008 17:39 pm Post subject:

I'm going to suggest we have an annual "Campaign" GB, similar to the Falkland's GB. This will be an all services and civvie open GB, Air, Sea, Land, Space, figure etc (Airfix kits only). I'll accept nominations from members during the next week or two, then run a poll to choose the subject, I will then run a second poll to determine when the GB will be run.

My suggestions.
Vietnam War (US).
North Africa WW2.
Suez.
Gulf War I.

Over to you....
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farmroad38 · Posted: Tue 19 Feb 2008 17:51 pm Post subject:

Over in the Military Aircraft future builds thread, Sgt Squarehead suggested the Spanish Civil War.
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airfixteen · Posted: Tue 19 Feb 2008 21:58 pm Post subject:

Korean War?
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Sgt.Squarehead · Posted: Wed 20 Feb 2008 00:11 am Post subject:

Ratch · Posted: Wed 20 Feb 2008 01:51 am Post subject:

I like North Africa

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Sgt.Squarehead · Posted: Wed 20 Feb 2008 02:21 am Post subject:

North Africa is cool (and a very good subject for Airfix builds), but I also like the less well known East Africa campaign too.....Hawker Furies and The Ethiopian Camel Corps in combat, the Italian M11/39 being the biggest tank on the block, Hailie Selassie and Orde Wingate fighting behind the lines, not to mention the involvement of 1st Battalion The Worcesters.....What's not to like about it!

For what it's worth & all the best

Richard M · Posted: Wed 20 Feb 2008 08:15 am Post subject:

There's been quite a few suggestions over time, but I'd like to do a fresh collection just so we're current and it gives new folks the chance to input.
Thanks
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