arnobiz Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 (edited) Thanks for this. Unfortunately most of the sheets are out of production :lol: I have the Superscale 885 sheet, which features a VF-41 Tomcat but from 1994 so I don't think the markings are appropriate unfortunately. Any ideas anyone? Thanks, Arnaud Edited July 9, 2010 by arnobiz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted July 9, 2010 Author Share Posted July 9, 2010 Thanks for this. Unfortunately most of the sheets are out of production :lol: I have the Superscale 885 sheet, which features a VF-41 Tomcat but from 1994 so I don't think the markings are appropriate unfortunately. Any ideas anyone?Thanks, Arnaud There's this sheet on eBay: Clickez moi, which has a few Desert Shield navy birds on it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arnobiz Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Thanks Pete, that was quick :lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Benner Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Two weeks left before the start of the GB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted July 20, 2010 Author Share Posted July 20, 2010 I wanted to bump this thread, but I see Benner already did :) Bump anyway. Less than 2 weeks, folks! Clear your workbench! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sig Saur & Son Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 I'm in for an autographed copy of Birds Of Prey. Someone will have to inform me where to send it once the winner is selected. Cheers, Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted July 20, 2010 Author Share Posted July 20, 2010 I'm in for an autographed copy of Birds Of Prey. Someone will have to inform me where to send it once the winner is selected.Cheers, Dave Cheers Dave, that's a great offer! We'll let you know once the GB has ended. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lock n' Load Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 NOOOO MY CAMERA BROKE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted July 20, 2010 Author Share Posted July 20, 2010 NOOOO MY CAMERA BROKE And your point is? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spejic Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 I can't help it. I'm starting early. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Benner Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 I can't help it. I'm starting early. dude, can't wait 13 days? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted July 21, 2010 Author Share Posted July 21, 2010 I can't help it. I'm starting early. I applaude your enthousiasm, but there will be a x% done limit on builds in the GB, probably around 30% or so. So make sure you don't build too fast, or, like Benner said, wait another 13 days :) What will you build, btw? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spejic Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 I applaude your enthousiasm, but there will be a x% done limit on builds in the GB, probably around 30% or so. So make sure you don't build too fast, or, like Benner said, wait another 13 days :) What will you build, btw? I got a 1/144 Puma helicopter a week ago that accidentally fits this group build and I hate letting new kits sit untouched. But I've only glued one kit part to another kit part so far - mostly I've been scratchbuilding the engines and transmission which don't exist in the kit. I won't have more than that done by August. In my last group build, the decals took 2/3rds of the time I spent on the model, so 30% is just before putting on the decals, right? :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Benner Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 I got a 1/144 Puma helicopter a week ago that accidentally fits this group build and I hate letting new kits sit untouched. But I've only glued one kit part to another kit part so far - mostly I've been scratchbuilding the engines and transmission which don't exist in the kit. I won't have more than that done by August.In my last group build, the decals took 2/3rds of the time I spent on the model, so 30% is just before putting on the decals, right? Puma eh? nice choice, don't see many builds of those. Brit or French one? I think French Pumas looked cooler Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spejic Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Puma eh? nice choice, don't see many builds of those. Brit or French one? I think French Pumas looked cooler The Revell kit comes with decals for a pink Operation Granby Puma and the later British two-color scheme. No French decals. French markings seem underrepresented in modeling. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rampage55 Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 dude, can't wait 13 days? :) Me neither... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Cheetah Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Cool, Count me in. How about a Hasegawa 1/48 F-14A with FTD Desert Storm Nose Art decals, just need to decide which decal option, got to have nose art though. Dang, I may have to switch gears, none of the 3 1/48 Hasegawa Tomcats have the correct gun gas vents for either of the markings options on the Fightertown Desert Storm Nose Art decal sheet. I may decide on a CAF Desert Cats Hornet instead, did we have 2 seaters over there? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JakubJakepilot Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 I will try to participate with Academy 1:72 OV-10D Bronco with CMK 7029 OV-10D Bronco conversion set and 7030 Bronco control surfaces sets. As you know me, I was not able to finish a kit from 2001, BUT I WILL TRY !!! Your Gulf war nut, Jakub Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted July 24, 2010 Author Share Posted July 24, 2010 As you know me, I was not able to finish a kit from 2001, BUT I WILL TRY !!! Don't worry, there's always room in the Hall of Shame :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Benner Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Your Gulf war nut, Jakub you can't call yourself a true Gulf War nut until you finish some DS models! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PlasticWeapons Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 I have a long list of kits ready for this group build. Planning one kit a month too, Benner. You aren't the only Desert Storm nut here... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Benner Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 I have a long list of kits ready for this group build. Planning one kit a month too, Benner. You aren't the only Desert Storm nut here... I'll believe it when I see it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bashace Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Ah yes, I remember that night like it was yesterday. Working the night shift in a portable hangar near the flight line on Riyadh AB. The Smokey Joes (KC-135A's) started rolling in a mass cell takeoff (seemed like one took off every 30 seconds for the rest of the shift), the smoke got so bad in our hangar that we had to suspend operations until the wind changed direction. After a short while, the air raid sirens went off and we started getting our first scud attacks. We went outside to watch the scud attacks, we didn't feel safe in the bunkers we made ourselves. The patriots looked and sounded like F-16's at full AB when they launched at night, could hear the sonic boom pops when they passed through the sound barrier (or maybe it was just the noise of the tubes popping upon launch). A couple of hours later a Tornado came back and landed long at our base (the base was blacked out and he couldn't see very well, all we saw was his landing light coming in like a patriot missle gone awry, seen many of those!), he went off the end of the runway knocking a pole down with his wing, we donated some of our runway matting floor to help tow him out of the sand, he later took off without repairing and went back to his base, tough little fighter. Too date, nothing has been noisier than a full up missile attack (a B-1 getting busy puts up a good fight) with incoming scuds and patriots, all hell breaks loose for a few seconds, then the silence, then you wait for the booms, yeehaw! I still work in the middle east supporting the war effort, gotta love the US military war machine! This GB brings back fond memories of people dedicated to a massive effort , I will donate a $200 gift certificate from Spruebrothers (my favorite online store) as a prize. Organizers, please send me name and email address of gift certificate recipient. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JakubJakepilot Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Hi Bashace, thanks for the story. Any pics/BuNos/Serial numbers to share ? To fill the blanks in the "ultimate Gulf war page" :wub: And 200 bucks certificate ? WOW !!! Really glad to have you aboard ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted July 25, 2010 Author Share Posted July 25, 2010 Hey bashace, Thanks for the nice little peek back in time. It's great to hear these personal stories from (already!) 20 years ago. Also, many thanks for offering the Spruebrothers gift certificate. It's a great offer, and I'm sure the winner will be very happy with it once the GB ends. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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