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Mark Sharpe official Modern Campaign Thread
TedMamere
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Posted: Saturday, September 01, 2007 - 07:42 AM UTC


Hi all...

This will be the "official" thread for the Mark Sharpe Modern Aircraft Campaign. If you need to know the exact rules of this Group Build, you can take a look here.
To sum up, the goal of this special Campaign is to honor Joe Szczygielski's (mother) son-in-law Mark Sharpe by building a modern military aircraft, with focus on Helicopters and Jets.
I will be the Campaign Leader of this Group Build but since I'm not a modern aircraft specialist I will need all your help and support on this one! Every participant who will be able to finish a model for this Campaign will be awarded a simple ribbon with the name of Mark sharpe on it.
I hope it will be featured on the profile page of many Aeroscale members...

Jean-Luc
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Posted: Saturday, September 01, 2007 - 08:16 AM UTC
This campaign is going to be something completely different for me. Well, not exactly completely, for at least something I haven't done in years, a modern aircraft model.
I feel kind of embarassed, the first post in the thread, and here I'm asking about if a certain model can be entered.
I don't know if the rules have been fine-tuned since I entered, or that I didn't pay attention to the fine print (most likely...).
Can I enter a Mig-21F-13 in Finnish markings?
Since the models' subjects have to be aircraft still in use, is it okay to build that mig, a plane not anymore operated by FAF, but still used by other countries?
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Posted: Saturday, September 01, 2007 - 08:41 AM UTC
Hi!

I will enter this campaign with this kit;



I´ll build this Italeri´s SH-60B Seahawk in 1/48 as I know Joe loves choppers (and so do I!).
It will be spiced up with a Eduard etch set and new decals.

That ribbon will be perfect for this campaign, simple and nice!

Cheers!

Stefan E
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Posted: Saturday, September 01, 2007 - 08:55 AM UTC

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Since the models' subjects have to be aircraft still in use, is it okay to build that mig, a plane not anymore operated by FAF, but still used by other countries?


Hi Eetu!

I'm going to allow that. The rules won't be too strict anyway given the special nature of this Campaign. Primary goal is to honor Mark Sharpe by building a Modern subject. I won't nitpick...

I will build the French Rafale C prototype. Technically speaking it is not used by the Armée de l'Air neither.



A review of the kit by Rowan Baylis (Merlin) can be found here by the way.


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That ribbon will be perfect for this campaign, simple and nice!


Thanks Stefan. I indeed wanted the ribbon to be simple. Nice kit choice by the way...

Jean-Luc
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Posted: Saturday, September 01, 2007 - 09:35 AM UTC

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Since the models' subjects have to be aircraft still in use, is it okay to build that mig, a plane not anymore operated by FAF, but still used by other countries?


Hi Eetu!

I'm going to allow that. The rules won't be too strict anyway given the special nature of this Campaign. Primary goal is to honor Mark Sharpe by building a Modern subject. I won't nitpick...

Appreciate it. Thanks.

Well, here's the kit I'll be building, Revell's recent (if you can call it that anymore) Mig-21F-13.

I couldn't keep my hands off aftermarket parts, but I won't go overboard with them. Part's PE set and quickboost's resin intake plus eduard masks.


I'll be starting this entry after my T-34 (also Finnish btw).
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Posted: Saturday, September 01, 2007 - 09:54 AM UTC
Jean-Luc...Thanks

I'm in, I'll be finishing up Marks 1/48th F-105D and I'll be entring a 1/48th AMT S-3A Viking. Mark was always fascinated when coming into the model room. He was building a F-105D at the time of his passing. So I’m going to finish it for him…. I'll be looking so forward to be seeing all the Aircraft and Helicopters during this campaign.

Jean you will have all the help needed, no short of answers here as all of our members are well experienced.

Joe
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Posted: Saturday, September 01, 2007 - 03:47 PM UTC
I will be doing this baby, but i really wanted to do an F4D-1 skyray




Good luck to everyone that enters, I never knew your son joe but i really do feel for you.
TedMamere
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Posted: Saturday, September 01, 2007 - 06:49 PM UTC

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I will be doing this baby, but i really wanted to do an F4D-1 skyray


Hi James!

You can do both! One for the ribbon and the other for the fun...

By the way, thanks for accepting to be co-leader of this Campaign.


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Jean you will have all the help needed, no short of answers here as all of our members are well experienced.


Thanks Joe, any help will be much appreciated. I'm looking forward to see the F-105D and the S-3A Viking.

Jean-Luc
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Posted: Sunday, September 02, 2007 - 01:10 AM UTC
Hi All

I am tempted to take part in this campaign. But as I am in the middle of a move - physically and psychological - I will not enlist until I know I can make it

It does not help that I have to do a red star, two meat balls, a "silver" jet (luckily I prevented enlisting for the Malvinas operation) and a Steyr for an Armorama campaing ... and then there is the shelfsitter campaign which I hope to use for a few half dead projects (runs until 6/2008).

In case I find the time I would like to build one of these (or both):


in FACh markings



all the best and go(o)d speed

Steffen
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Posted: Sunday, September 02, 2007 - 06:45 AM UTC
Hai,

I join with a Hasegawa Apache in 1/48 scale.

At least if I can find the building instructions somewhere

In any case, It will be very very difficult to finalise this on 31 February
TedMamere
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Posted: Sunday, September 02, 2007 - 08:00 AM UTC

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In any case, It will be very very difficult to finalise this on 31 February


Why?

You can finish your model in January...

I will change the end date of course... Thanks for the heads up.

Jean-Luc
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Posted: Sunday, September 02, 2007 - 07:00 PM UTC
Hi all,

I'll be joing this campaign with this kit.



A 1:35th Scale from MRCAcademy. The kit looks good and has lot detail to offer, but I was looking for a kit review for this model. Just cant find one. Need Information what other detail I could possibly add on this kit.

Possible I'll be building this kit OOB with some few scratch built details. Aftermarket part were over my budget.

The kit offer a decal for 4th Squadron, 17th Squadron (Early '90s). The unit was already reflagged as 4th Squadron, 6th CAV. I coud not find photograph regarding 4th Squadron, 17th Squadron. Anyone Knows were I could find pictures of this unit?

I was thinking if could I make one kit from Task Force 118 during Operation Prime Chance.


Thanks c",)
SGTJKJ
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Posted: Sunday, September 02, 2007 - 08:27 PM UTC
I am in for this one. I will enter the Eduard L-39 Albatros. I will get started on it this week so construction will be probably be finished during the week.

jam2727
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Posted: Monday, September 03, 2007 - 10:16 AM UTC
Hey Jean-Luc and everyone else.
I am happy to beco-leader of this campaign
Tho i have never been a leader for something like this its a bit daunting so bear with me
Good luck again everyone
jam2727
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Posted: Friday, September 07, 2007 - 12:10 PM UTC
Hey everyone
Dose annyone else have an update on what they are doing or what kit they will be building?

Jean-Luc i might be going to the model store today! so i might be able to pick up the colours i need
TedMamere
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Posted: Friday, September 07, 2007 - 05:44 PM UTC

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Dose annyone else have an update on what they are doing or what kit they will be building?


Hi James!

I plan to start my Rafale this week-end...

Jean-Luc
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Posted: Friday, September 07, 2007 - 06:52 PM UTC
Nice!
I almost done my cockpit to the best of my ability, one i get some new camera batteries tomorow ill post some shots.
SGTJKJ
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Posted: Saturday, September 08, 2007 - 04:36 AM UTC
I am moving along slowly with my L-39 Albatros. I have finished the cockpit and is about to finish basic construction.

Pictures will follow at a later date.
TedMamere
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Posted: Sunday, September 09, 2007 - 05:44 AM UTC
Hi all!

I post a picture just as a proof that I started to build a modern jet. My first since... 25 years perhaps!



I started to glue some parts together and applied some filler mainly to hide sink marks or ejector pins marks. The overall quality of the surface is good, but some preparation work will give a smoother finish to the model once completed.

Is there someone else who made a start?

Jean-Luc
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Posted: Monday, September 10, 2007 - 07:49 AM UTC
Hoping that I can kill two birds with one stone and sign up for this campaign using my Buccaneer S2D? I've only got as far as tha basic painting of the cockpit. Would this be acceptable? if not thats ok.

Cheers

Allen
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Posted: Monday, September 10, 2007 - 04:49 PM UTC

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Hoping that I can kill two birds with one stone and sign up for this campaign using my Buccaneer S2D? I've only got as far as tha basic painting of the cockpit. Would this be acceptable? if not thats ok.


Hi Allen!

Yes that is acceptable I think. Welcome to this Campaign...

Jean-Luc
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Posted: Monday, September 10, 2007 - 08:00 PM UTC

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I post a picture just as a proof that I started to build a modern jet. My first since... 25 years perhaps!

...And I thought I haven't built a modern plane for ages!
The last jet I completed must have been some 8 years ago (give or take). I mean that era when I ran amok painting tomcats screamin' red etc.
Since my early building days, the closest I've made is dabbling with a 1:72 mig-29. (still in the box, got a little demoralized by the "interesting" fit in some places).
Btw, do you think I could finish it up for the VVS campaign?
TedMamere
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Posted: Monday, September 10, 2007 - 09:41 PM UTC

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Since my early building days, the closest I've made is dabbling with a 1:72 mig-29. (still in the box, got a little demoralized by the "interesting" fit in some places).
Btw, do you think I could finish it up for the VVS campaign?


Hi Eetu!

You already finished a very nice entry for the Campaign so I think I can accept your already started Mig-29 without hesitation!

Jean-Luc
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Posted: Thursday, September 20, 2007 - 10:21 PM UTC
A short update on my L-39 Albatros. I have finished construction. It was straight forward, but the fit of the fuselage halves needed some careful sanding to align properly.

I have also decided on a camouflage scheme of a two tone green with light grey undersides and some cool looking Tiger markings on the tail and wing tips. I simply cannot resist that colour scheme.









SGTJKJ
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Posted: Friday, September 21, 2007 - 07:58 PM UTC
A short update on my Albatros. I have applied the base coat, the light grey underside coat and the top light green coat. Next time I will leave the drop tanks of until I have masked and painted them

Next is the yellow for the tiger markeings on the nose, tail stabilisers, top tail rudder and the wingtips. Especially the wing tips is going to be interesting as it is difficult to mark the yellow areas so they fit the tiger stribe decals exactly. Anyway, I will have to give it a try.



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