Pete Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 (edited) I've been toying with this idea for years, and this week in the secret chatroom we decided it was time to give it a try. I've been fascinated by the United States Air Forces in Europe since I can remember and a lot of my builds are of USAFE subjects. All my Desert Storm GB builds were USAFE, for example. I was wondering if others share this fascination too, and are willing to join in a Group Build with USAFE as a subject. I suggest to start this GB on February 1 2012, as this is the 70th anniversary of the activation of the 8th AF (yes, the mighty 8, of B-17 and B-24 fame in WW2) which was the direct predecessor of USAFE, and make it a standard 6 month GB. I think there's something for everyone in this GB; from WW2 bombers and fighters, trough century series jets, transports and tankers, nuclear missiles, recce planes, right up to the present teen fighters. I'm willing to be a mod for this GB, as I enjoyed running the DS GB a lot, and cpoud117 will be the other mod. So, what do you think? Edited August 17, 2011 by Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cpoud117 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I'm willing to be a mod for this GB, as I enjoyed running the DS GB a lot, and cpoud117 will be the other mod. So, what do you think? I'm cpoud117 and I approve this message Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Benner Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I'm in, 511th TFS A-10A, with DS markings ;) ... and do we get pizza still if we didnt' vote for that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PlasticWeapons Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Koen L Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Cool idea Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share Posted August 17, 2011 Thanks Koen, but it looks like not many people share my enthousiasm. Oh well... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ixgr1 Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 -so 'down' with this its 'obscene' ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-Neu- Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 (edited) Maybe its me, but I'd rather see it not include WWII... There are plenty of builds that address that segment of interest already (Its probably the most popular topic), but very few that actually cover the Cold War period. Then again its probably a necessity to get more interest. You might also consider messaging some of the people in the non-aircraft modeling forum. they have a couple of great builds in there that are army related. Regardless, I'd be in with something from the stash. Edited August 17, 2011 by -Neu- Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bangem82 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I was stationed at Aviano AB, Italy from 02-05, so I'd be in with either one of the Triple Nickle's or Buzzard's Vipers. T. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cpoud117 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 (edited) One nice Flickr group dedicated to USAFE Click here and one of my favorite USAFE picture featuring an Alconbury RF-4C Edited November 13, 2011 by cpoud117 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalashnikov-47 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I was at Ramstein for nine years. I like to build aircraft that were part of Ramstein's history. I have a 1/32 scale 86th TFW F-4E planned, and when Hobby Boss gets their 1/32 F-84G on the market, that would be a prime candidate for a 86th aircraft as well! It will depend on the timing of the GB. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted August 19, 2011 Author Share Posted August 19, 2011 Maybe its me, but I'd rather see it not include WWII... There are plenty of builds that address that segment of interest already (Its probably the most popular topic), but very few that actually cover the Cold War period. The reason I want to include WW2 is that the formation of USAFE was a direct result of the war and its outcome. That, and the 70th anniversary of the formation of the 8th AF. But I do hope the most builds will be of the post war period. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete W Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 I would love to take part in this group build with anything from my local ex-base RAF Alconbury. An RF-4C or A-10 or F-5E or TR-1 or maybe all would be great to do. Count me in Already complete an RF-4C 'Starize' earlier this year and something to sit alongside it would be good. cpoud117 - What a fantastic picture, a really unique angle to Alconbury air base. Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bangem82 Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Sky Blazers would be yummy.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 I'd be in. Stephen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waylandcool Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 I'd be up for that. Should be a fun GB. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalashnikov-47 Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 I would love to take part in this group build with anything from my local ex-base RAF Alconbury. An RF-4C or A-10 or F-5E or TR-1 or maybe all would be great to do. Count me in Already complete an RF-4C 'Starize' earlier this year and something to sit alongside it would be good. cpoud117 - What a fantastic picture, a really unique angle to Alconbury air base. Pete I was stationed at Alconbury from 1990 to 1992.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikeyc5usaf Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 (edited) Im in :D either F-15C from Soesterberg or F-4G from Spangdahlem Edited August 21, 2011 by mikeyc5usaf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 (edited) Some nice suggestions so far, guys. If we get 20 votes for "Yes", I'll send a PM to Steve to get this one on the calendar. :) Here's another nice USAFE pic for you. It's an EC-130 based at Sembach AB in then West Germany and assigned to the 66th Electronic Combat Wing. Sembach AB housed various types of planes over the years, in its final years these EC-130's and OV-10's were based here, and it also functioned as a Forward Operation Location for the UK based A-10's in case of war. You can even spot A-10 silhouttes on the hardstands. Sembach closed as an airbase in 1992 and served on as Sembach Annex for Ramstein AB. In 2010 it was transferred to the US Army. Edited August 21, 2011 by Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thunder57 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I will be glad to join this GB with P-47 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-Neu- Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 (edited) Pete: There is a thread in non-aircraft modeling for a call for submissions for an US Army Europe AFVs... I think it would be kinda cool to combine the two and get a mix of both. I'd actually contribute a M60 too... it would get it over 20 people. http://s362974870.onlinehome.us/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=234509 Edited August 22, 2011 by -Neu- Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hal Marshman Sr Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I like this idea, but shame of it is, I just finished an ETO P-47, and am better than halfway into 2 more. All 56th FG. Need to have them done by Nov 6, which is well before you Gb starts. Starting a build in Jan, due to restrictions on painting inside, I'd probably not have it ready for June. (If GB is 6 months, that'd actually be July 1, which I just might be able to accomplish. Hal Sr Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 (edited) Ok, how about this. We expand the subject to USAEUR (US Army Europe) and Europa land based USN (NAS Rota, NAS Sigonella, etc.) planes as well. And since there are quite a few canadians around here, we'll throw the No. 1 Air Division/1 CAG in as well. We could call it the North American forces in Europe GB, or something. I think we should keep it to subjects actually based in Europe. No Coronet deployments, no REFORGER etc. Maybe an exception to the Mildenhall Det. 4 U-2/TR-1's and SR-71, since this was an ongoing program. Dual assigned units like the 49th TFW with their F-4D's and later F-15's are ok too. I'll ask the people from the thread Neu linked to if they like this idea. Lemme know what you think, I'm open for suggestions. ;) Edited August 22, 2011 by Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cpoud117 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 That sounds perfect to me :thumbsup: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twobobs Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 We have our Bitburg Eagle sheets going to the printers very soon so there's another avenue in regards to a modeling subject for you guys! Need someone to sponsor prizes? I'm in! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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