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Campaign Luftwaffe 1946
AirLedge
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Posted: Friday, December 19, 2008 - 09:17 PM UTC
Hi everyone,

Would anyone be interested in doing a Luftwaffe 1946 campaign? This would obviously include Luftwaffe jets that were flown as well as projects that never actually left the ground. We could also include other jet projects from the period. I was thinking, having looked at the campaign schedule for 2009, that a June 1st 2009 start date (running for 6 months) could work.
Any takers? I'll submit it if we get the 10 participants needed.
Thanks,
Mike.
Merlin
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Posted: Friday, December 19, 2008 - 10:38 PM UTC
Hi Mike

I'd be up for that one - I've got a number of suitable kits in the Stash looking for an excuse to be built.

All the best

Rowan
AirLedge
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Posted: Saturday, December 20, 2008 - 01:48 AM UTC
Hi Rowan,

Welcome to the campaign proposal
Hopefully we can drum up a few more so we can start thinking a bit more seriously about what kits to make. I have no idea myself what I'll do, but there seem to be lots of kits available.
Any ideas what you'd build?

Mike.
TuomasH
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Posted: Saturday, December 20, 2008 - 02:57 AM UTC
Sure, I'm in!
AirLedge
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Cork, Ireland
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Posted: Saturday, December 20, 2008 - 04:27 AM UTC
It'e great to have you Tuomas! 3 down, 7 to go ....
Merlin
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#017
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Posted: Saturday, December 20, 2008 - 09:03 AM UTC

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Hi Rowan, ... Any ideas what you'd build? Mike.



Hi Mike

I keep being tempted to do Planet Models' Focke-Wulf Flitzer - reviewed HERE:



but I also bought Dragon's forward-swept wing He 162D the other day, and that looks great fun too:



All the best

Rowan
bf443
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Idaho, United States
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Posted: Saturday, December 20, 2008 - 11:04 AM UTC
Hello AirLedge,

I will sign up for this as well. I usually not into "What if" stuff but I feel the need to break out of the box so to speak.

Sincerely,
Brian
AirLedge
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Cork, Ireland
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Posted: Saturday, December 20, 2008 - 09:28 PM UTC
Hi,

Welcome aboard Brian, just 6 more and we're there

Nice kits Rowan! I'll be making a trip to my LHS over the Xmas period to see what's on offer there. I must say I like the look of those Dragon "Salamander" kits. Revell do one in 1/32 which could be tempting ..., or maybe a Komet ..., or even that funny flying wing by Horten, ... decisions, decisions!

Here's a useful list from a great website on some of the kits available
www.luft46.com

Now I really hope this campaign gets off the ground
VonCuda
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Posted: Sunday, December 21, 2008 - 12:17 PM UTC
I'd love to do this campaign but I'm already signed up for EVERY campaign this upcoming year. Total of 9, and I'm trying to get a campaign started in the AutoModeler forum as well. There is no way I can take on another one. ...........................................unless it started like really really really late in the year.

Hermon
SGTJKJ
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Posted: Sunday, December 21, 2008 - 11:26 PM UTC
I am in for this one. I also a quite a few kits in the stach that fits this one. Arado 234 night fighter is just one of them...

I hope this one gets of the ground.
JollyRoger
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Istanbul, Turkey / Türkçe
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Posted: Monday, December 22, 2008 - 12:13 AM UTC
I opened the homepage to check what is new in the site and the fist thing I saw was the link to the forum and I said "whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahht?!!!" COUNT ME IN TOO!!!!
flitzer
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Posted: Monday, December 22, 2008 - 12:52 AM UTC

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I opened the homepage to check what is new in the site and the fist thing I saw was the link to the forum and I said "whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahht?!!!" COUNT ME IN TOO!!!!



That is exactly what I did too.
I've not built a kit for a couple of years as my time seems to be swallowed by the 1:1 scale diorama project- the house, and doing the mess-free profiles of course.

However I cannot turn this down, plus with a June start date it gives me plenty of time to plan.
Oh what to build? He P1078C, Me Leitwerk T or one of too many to mention.
We did have a similar campaign a couple of years ago called Project X. Wonder if it would still fly as this campaigns title? There's a campaign badge and some banners on my photo gallery already.
Oh yes I got conned last time in to building 3 kits I think. 1 will suffice this time.

So yes I'm in.

(Holdfast) Mal...Mal....maybe you can at last get one of your Ta183s off the shelf?

Oh would it be a straight out of the box build or plus add-ons/detailing?

Cheers
Peter
AirLedge
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Cork, Ireland
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Posted: Monday, December 22, 2008 - 01:21 AM UTC
/hi all,

Great to see some more interest, I was getting woriied


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I'd love to do this campaign but I'm already signed up for EVERY campaign this upcoming year. Total of 9, and I'm trying to get a campaign started in the AutoModeler forum as well. There is no way I can take on another one. ...........................................unless it started like really really really late in the year.

Hermon



C'mon Hermon, you know you want to ...


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I am in for this one. I also a quite a few kits in the stach that fits this one. Arado 234 night fighter is just one of them...

I hope this one gets of the ground.



I don't think it qualifies as a campaign without you Jesper! Welcome aboard!


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I opened the homepage to check what is new in the site and the fist thing I saw was the link to the forum and I said "whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahht?!!!" COUNT ME IN TOO!!!!



Good to have you Yalım!


Quoted Text

That is exactly what I did too.
I've not built a kit for a couple of years as my time seems to be swallowed by the 1:1 scale diorama project- the house, and doing the mess-free profiles of course.

However I cannot turn this down, plus with a June start date it gives me plenty of time to plan.
Oh what to build? He P1078C, Me Leitwerk T or one of too many to mention.
We did have a similar campaign a couple of years ago called Project X. Wonder if it would still fly as this campaigns title? There's a campaign badge and some banners on my photo gallery already.
Oh yes I got conned last time in to building 3 kits I think. 1 will suffice this time.

So yes I'm in.

(Holdfast) Mal...Mal....maybe you can at last get one of your Ta183s off the shelf?

Oh would it be a straight out of the box build or plus add-ons/detailing?

Cheers
Peter



Hi Peter, I'm a fan of your artwork and aircraft profiles, it's great to have you aboard. I'd like to keep the title of the campaign as it is, especially if there's been a project x one before. I had some time this afternoon and came up with two ideas for ribbons. Let me know what you think guys. I think we need just 4 more takers ...

Ribbon one


Ribbon 2


Both depict a Luftwaffe eagle with a defence of the reich band as background.

Thanks,

Mike.
atoplu
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Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Monday, December 22, 2008 - 01:34 AM UTC
Count me in.
mj
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Illinois, United States
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Posted: Monday, December 22, 2008 - 03:33 AM UTC
When it rains, it pours...I'm a little over-extended myself, as far as Campaign commitments go, but...I love the Luft '46 planes. I've debated with myself whether I can take on another campaign, and the final arguement that decided the matter went something like, " oh, just quit your whining and sign up already", ... so, count me in.

Oh, and Mike, if we are voting on the ribbon, I really like the looks of #2. Outstanding job. I'm glad it's different, because I am already the proud holder of the ProjectX campaign ribbon.

Cheers,
Mike
TuomasH
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Posted: Monday, December 22, 2008 - 04:04 AM UTC
For me the first RIbbon looks better, #2 looks too "soft" ;P
guitarlute101
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Posted: Monday, December 22, 2008 - 04:39 AM UTC


Hi guys,

I'd like to get in on this one too.

Mark
AirLedge
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Cork, Ireland
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Posted: Monday, December 22, 2008 - 05:45 AM UTC
Yes!

That makes 10 of us ...

1. AirLedge
2. Merlin
3. TuomasH
4. bf443
5. SGTJKJ
6. JollyRoger
7. flitzer
8. atoplu
9. mj
10. guitarlute101

Will submit the proposal tonight, nice work fellas, and we haven't even started yet

Mike.
Merlin
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#017
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Posted: Monday, December 22, 2008 - 08:52 AM UTC
Hi Mike

I like the layout of the first ribbon because the 46 stands out better. If anyone wants a bit of colour, why not try a different Reich defence band for the background?

All the best

Rowan
AirLedge
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Cork, Ireland
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Posted: Monday, December 22, 2008 - 11:02 AM UTC
Hi,

I've submitted the campaign proposal so let's see what happens.


Quoted Text

I like the layout of the first ribbon because the 46 stands out better. If anyone wants a bit of colour, why not try a different Reich defence band for the background?



Thanks Rowan.

Actually I've moved away from the band as the background and went for a more neutral colour. Let me introduce you to ribbon 3:



I've also used a button effect to make it more realistic as a ribbon. Personally, this 3rd one is my favourite. Any ideas anyone?
AirLedge
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Cork, Ireland
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Posted: Monday, December 22, 2008 - 09:41 PM UTC
Hi,

For all those who've shown interest, an official campaign proposal page has been created for you to sign up ... so ...

SIGN UP!

Thanks,

Mike
SGTJKJ
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Posted: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 - 09:26 PM UTC
Signed up. Love the ribbon - that needs to go in the collection....
alpha_tango
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Germany
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Posted: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 - 09:39 PM UTC
Finally

a campaign that I am N O T interested at all wahooo ...

have fun bros!!

cheers

Steffen
Merlin
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#017
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Posted: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 - 09:57 PM UTC

Quoted Text

Finally

a campaign that I am N O T interested at all wahooo ...

have fun bros!!

cheers

Steffen



Hi Steffen

You do surprise me (NOT)! LOL! But, at least, I hope you appreciate seeing "Luftwaffe 1946" spelled in full, rather than the abbreviation which you loathe so badly.

Hmm - maybe this could be the chance to do my Fw 190V-19 Special that's got pushed to one side in the Butcher Bird campaign.



All the best

Rowan
Fazer1006
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Posted: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 - 12:27 AM UTC
Hey Guys,:)
I haven't built aircraft for a while but this has got me going! So please add my name to the list!
Mark