Kurt H. Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 In this thread the idea of a Bicentennial birds GB has gained a little traction. One idea to give the GB wider appeal is to make it inclusive of all anniversaries. After thinking it over I am willing to lead this, with assistance, but I want to make sure the scope is just right, not too broad, and not too narrow The easy part: Any aircraft, any scale. I do not see a need to limit scale, aircraft type, size, etc. no limitation to Aftermarket The tricky part: Military only or also civilian? (airliners for example) Trickier part Do we limit it to a national anniversary, like the American Bicentennial, or open it to something like the 75th anniversary of Naval Aviation My goal is to keep the requirements simple. Once we can come up with a good concept, I can post a poll. And if anyone wants to donate prizes, please let me know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 There is more than enough American bicentennial subjects out there but think to keep some international interest we should have at least include other countries. I'm not sure if individual units or aircraft anniversaries cause it might make too broad of a build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Doesn't anyone want to throw in their 2 cents? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 I suggest military, open to any real anniversary. Like 100, 200. maybe 50, 75. Not say 35th. Open to other countries as not all of us are Americans. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 75 would enable the BoB commemorative schemes. How about also including unit and aircraft commemorative schemes? I propose the Polish scheme for the Mi-2 50th anniversary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tobiK Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 My 0,02€uro: international, anniversary like squadron anniversaries, Air force anniversaries. I think the most important is that for such occasion more or less colorful special markings are painted on the aircraft. And that special paintings we should give an opportunity to be build and posted. Ofc the US bicentennial, but also many stunning JASDF anniversary schemes, in my home the JG 74 had several nice paintings on Phantoms and Eurofighter, and so on. The aim should be to add COLOR to the otherwise uniform camo and grey military airplanes. (that was my intetion for the Tiger Meet GB some months ago). And if there is a nice civilian special scheme for an anniversary, so keep the GB open. About sponsoring: just talk to AM and book producers, your LHS, modelling club, or...look in your own stash if there is something. Just try, you will see that you get more support than you expect. An GB having sponsored prices makes it a bit more interesting for modellers to join and leaves a kind of memory to the GB members later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_superbug Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 phantom Posted 35 minutes ago I suggest military, open to any real anniversary. Like 100, 200. maybe 50, 75. Not say 35th. Open to other countries as not all of us are Americans. I would be up for doing this one. but posing the question, why not include individual unit anniversaries? it might open up to others participating with air forces (including Navy / Army / Marine) with schemes as they either been deactivated / reactivated over that period of time. what do you think? Brendon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott Smith Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 (edited) I say any and all! Make it a big group build. I have two different Anniversary builds I've been putting off too long! Edited January 3, 2016 by Scott Smith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nspreitler Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 The Eastern Front build is close, but seems to have stalled at 23. Hopefully it will get the last two needed votes soon to move forward. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt H. Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 Sounds like there is some desire for unit anniversaries. Any examples ? I am not really familiar with any of these. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dotcom Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Would you include also type milestones, for example 100'000 flight hours with the F-4 Phantom? There are some nice colorful options of such occasions. Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Sounds like there is some desire for unit anniversaries. Any examples ? I am not really familiar with any of these. Well there is this......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_superbug Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Hi Kurt, Here are some unit schemes that the RAAF have done. I must admit we Aussies are very restrained when it does come to colourful unit markings. I think the only unrestrained one was for the 20th anniversary of F/A-18 Hornet. 77 SQN http://images.airfor...8_0055.jpg.info 75 SQN http://images.airfor...0_0028.jpg.info 79 SQN http://masm.fr/Sig/a...sqn60ans-1.jpeg 3SQN http://masm.fr/Sig/a...3sqn90ans-1.jpg 2OCU http://images.airfor...8_0085.jpg.info Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt H. Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 (edited) Based on feed back, here are my proposed rules: "Happy Anniversary" GB July 2016 to Jan 2017 Military Aircraft any Anniversary celebrating the passage of time deemed worthy enough by a military unit to do a special paint job (partial or full) (so this excludes production milestones, etc) Any military aircraft, any scale, any media, any amount of AM only minimum work already done (painting parts, Cockpit assembly, etc) markings are sole determination of military vs civilian (example 747 with military markings is considered military.. flight systems f-100 is civilian) no What ifs Edited January 4, 2016 by Kurt H. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Outstanding! Howzabout a poll? :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 This could be done with just Phantoms cause there where enough of them around.:D/> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt H. Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 The poll is up. Vote here if you are interested. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott Smith Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Just my 1/32 anniv. builds I want to do: VX-4 Bicentennial Phantom Bicentennial F-15B 50th anniv. of Wild Weasels, Shaw AFB Block 50 F-16 50th anniv. of Wild Weasels, SCANG Block 52 F-16 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt H. Posted January 5, 2016 Author Share Posted January 5, 2016 (edited) I went through my Bicentennial Collection. 5 kits with Bicentennial decals, and 4 decal sheets one of which is a multiple subject sheet, I could conceivibly do 10 builds just with what I have handy. I will try to be like phantom and do multiple builds. Just for fun, I went to Models, Kits category on e-Bay and searched for "Anniversary" . So many choices available. The other thing which is quickly apparent is that the Germans and the Japanese use just about any occasion for special paint jobs. I predict 75% phantoms if the GB is approved. Edited January 5, 2016 by Kurt H. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Well, once you get your 25 votes (I gave you one) I know I will give one of the 3 mod required votes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trojan Thunder Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 (edited) Hi Kurt, Here are some unit schemes that the RAAF have done. I must admit we Aussies are very restrained when it does come to colourful unit markings. I think the only unrestrained one was for the 20th anniversary of F/A-18 Hornet. 77 SQN http://images.airfor...8_0055.jpg.info 75 SQN http://images.airfor...0_0028.jpg.info 79 SQN http://masm.fr/Sig/a...sqn60ans-1.jpeg 3SQN http://masm.fr/Sig/a...3sqn90ans-1.jpg 2OCU http://images.airfor...8_0085.jpg.info And there are a few non-fighter RAAF anniversary schemes. I have a nice decal sheet with a number of P-3 Orion Anniversaries on it. 10 and 11SQN Oh and I have added my vote.... Edited January 5, 2016 by Trojan Thunder Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_superbug Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 G'day Ray, I was aware of the non fighter anniversaries, this was just a few that I thought of at the time. I am really looking forward to this GB though. I might get a couple different builds done. Regards Brendon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trojan Thunder Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 No worries Brendon. It is easier to find the Hornet options since there have been quite a few of them over the years. I am only aware of 3 P-3 Anniversary tails done and 3 C-130 tails. Then there are a few F-111 schemes as well Oh there you, go I have decals for 2 of those C-130 aircraft too and couple of F-111s as well. I think a P-3 and at least one C-130 and maybe an F-111 is now on the cards :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Found this on Hannants for £0.83: Description: General-Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon (1) Royal Netherlands Air Force J-864 312 Sqn 75th Anniversary Scheme WAS £4.08. SILLY PRICE!!! BEING CLEARED!!! Manufacturer: Almark Code Number: AKA4808 Scale: 1:48 Disclaimer: Never heard of Almark before. No financial interests in any of the parties. Am interested in silly prices and silly walks... HTH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.