Drifterdon Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 (edited) So there was a Special Ops GB idea over on Props back in 2009 but it never came to fruition. Is there any interest in resurrecting this GB? I don't want to narrow things down so it will be open to pretty much anything that flew special operations missions while in harms way, from balloons during the Civil War to todays War on Terror. Props, Helos, Jets, etc. from any nation. I know it's pretty wide but I think narrowing it down too much limits what can be built and looking at some of the other GB's, the participation is limited at best. I know I'm in with a 1/48 AH-6 Little Bird and who knows what after that. I'm guessing this will be a 6-month GB. So anyone else interested? Don W. Edited February 9, 2013 by Drifterdon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Would you be the moderator? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ccrqw Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Sounds interesting , I got 1/48 scale HH-53C that has been begging to be upgraded to a MH-53J/M so fill me in on the details and the start and finish times Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Wish it had happened back in 09, I could have entered my AH-6C Littlebird. If I can get rid of a couple in the queue, I'll be in with the new Trumpeter 1/48 UH-34 as a Vietnam-era "King Bee" special ops helo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted December 5, 2012 Author Share Posted December 5, 2012 I don't know what to do as a Moderator but I'm willing to learn. I read over the info posted in the Group Build Section and I think I'm good with what needs to be done. Of course, I would be willing to accept help from a knowledgeable former GB Moderator. Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted December 5, 2012 Author Share Posted December 5, 2012 Sounds interesting , I got 1/48 scale HH-53C that has been begging to be upgraded to a MH-53J/M so fill me in on the details and the start and finish times :woot.gif:/>/> Let's see how much interest this gets and what the GB Team gives as a possible start date if it gets approved. :salute:/> Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aaronw Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 I'm sure I've got something around here that fits with this, so I'm interested. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turtles Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 count me in! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sarathi S. Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 I've got an MH-47 and an MH-60L in the stash, so I might could do it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingoalie Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 I'd be game. I've got a 1/144th Amodel M-28 Skytruck that I want to build as an AFSOC bird. I also have a 1/144 Dornier Do328 to build in AFSOC colors. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted December 6, 2012 Author Share Posted December 6, 2012 I'd be game. I've got a 1/144th Amodel M-28 Skytruck that I want to build as an AFSOC bird. I also have a 1/144 Dornier Do328 to build in AFSOC colors. These are what this is about. Sounds really cool John. Look forward to seeing what the Lords of the Group Build give us for a date. So far it looks like there is enough interest. BTW- The C-54 and 757 came in the mail. Thanks a million. Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bulldog 09 Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Both hands raised here. Have plans for a 1/48 AH-6M. Dave Fassett Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Been looking for a excuse to build a 1/72 UH-1F from the 20th SOS. This ounds like the place. I'm in if the GB is on. Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Remington Box Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 I am in... And I can help moderate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dbsmith88 Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Would an OV-10A from VAL-4 qualify for this GB? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted December 6, 2012 Author Share Posted December 6, 2012 Would an OV-10A from VAL-4 qualify for this GB? Sure. Why not. It fits right in there with all the Special Operations aircraft that the Air Force flew in SEA. The T-28's, A-26K's, A-1's, and AC's Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doupnik Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 I'd be in. Lots of options from Eagle Claw 53s to 160th H-6s and H-60s. mason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted December 6, 2012 Author Share Posted December 6, 2012 So I think there is enough interest here. I submitted our GB request to the GB Team for their consideration. With the proposed GB's aleady on the books, looks like this one would be July - Dec of next 2013. We'll see what they give us. Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 (edited) You guess well. Found the request, added it to the vote pile. I gave you a yes, now we wait for the other guys. Edited December 6, 2012 by phantom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Baker Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 (edited) I think I'd give it a go. Got a couple Blackhawk models that I could use. I've been wanting to do a 160th SOAR Blackhawk for quite awhile. Edited December 6, 2012 by Adam Baker Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted December 6, 2012 Author Share Posted December 6, 2012 You guess well. Found the request, added it to the vote pile. I gave you a yes, now we wait for the other guys. Awesome! Gives us all time to clear out the projects that are in the queue or in my case, clear the workbench off so I can start building again. Look forward to hearing what the rest of the GB Team says. Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingoalie Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Any possibility to push it up earlier than July? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted December 7, 2012 Author Share Posted December 7, 2012 Probably not. I went off the directives that the GB Team put forth and the other GB's in the queue push this one to July. I guess it would be up to the GB Powers that Be if they'd be willing to bump it forward 3 months. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 The ultimate special ops build: It's so special it never existed. Who's gonna be the first person to build one? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted December 7, 2012 Author Share Posted December 7, 2012 The ultimate special ops build: It's so special it never existed. Who's gonna be the first person to build one? So what do you think 11bee? Is this going to be your Spec Ops build? I like it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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