Enlisting: Bomber Fighters; the Interceptors
Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Saturday, June 07, 2014 - 08:17 AM UTC
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I'm in (#5). Now I just need to take the next year to decide between the F-89 and F-106.
I can push it back if you need more time!
Michael
Mark how many years do you need ?LOL
" The Die Hards"
43rd MIDDLESEX REGIMENT
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British Columbia, Canada
Joined: September 03, 2009
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Posted: Saturday, June 07, 2014 - 09:38 AM UTC
When once you have tasted flight you will walk the Earth with your eyes turned skyward.
For there you have been, and there you will always long to return.
-Leonardo Da Vinci
#439
Washington, United States
Joined: November 05, 2005
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Posted: Saturday, June 07, 2014 - 10:19 AM UTC
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Mark how many years do you need ?LOL
Careful, give me too long and I'll find a new favorite, I haven't done and F-104 in years, there's a F-14A, an F-4 and maybe even an F6F.
Hanger Queens in Waiting:
Monogram 1/72 F8F-1
Corsair the Sky Pirate - 1/72 Ace A-7D
Century Series - Airfix 1/72 F-105G
Anti Shipping - Academy 1/72 PBJ-1D
Academy 1/72 F-84E
Lisboa, Portugal
Joined: March 04, 2008
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Posted: Saturday, June 07, 2014 - 11:27 AM UTC
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Nevada, United States
Joined: August 28, 2013
KitMaker: 159 posts
AeroScale: 116 posts
Posted: Saturday, June 07, 2014 - 02:39 PM UTC
#6 Here. Years ago I built an Monogram F-106 and it came out great and was a fun build. So I'm thinking F-102 this time around. Or F-101. Or F-89. Or...I'm sure I'll change my mind right up to the start of the campaign.
A man's GOT to know his limitations
Surely you can't be serious.
- I am serious. And don't call me Shirley
This isn't the state of California, it's a state of insanity!
#360
Connecticut, United States
Joined: June 18, 2003
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Posted: Monday, June 09, 2014 - 11:08 AM UTC
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I'd rather take my chances with the A-Model family, I can't believe I just wrote that ( and said it out loud !!) ..
But how can you possibly resist this?
Now that's old-school modeling!
"I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." - John Paul Jones
MichaelSatin
Campaigns Administrator Colorado, United States
Joined: January 19, 2008
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Posted: Monday, June 23, 2014 - 11:47 AM UTC
9 enlisted so far! Anyone got any good ribbon ideas?
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
#226
British Columbia, Canada
Joined: February 20, 2012
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Posted: Monday, June 23, 2014 - 02:33 PM UTC
Here's one,
Cheers Rob.
Anything without guns is a target!
27 completed campaigns and counting :)
Western Australia, Australia
Joined: December 31, 2013
KitMaker: 338 posts
AeroScale: 190 posts
Posted: Wednesday, July 09, 2014 - 06:36 PM UTC
I have Trumpeters 1/32 EE Lightning that was given to me. Might be brave enough by the time this comes around to tackle it.
In the Hangar:
- 1/48 Hasegawa P-38J/L
In the Workshop
-1/35 Tamiya Mobelwagen
MichaelSatin
Campaigns Administrator Colorado, United States
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Posted: Monday, August 18, 2014 - 04:30 AM UTC
Time for a bump about the ribbon (or lack thereof). What does everyone think about Rob's design? Any other ideas?
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
#360
Connecticut, United States
Joined: June 18, 2003
KitMaker: 1,020 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 - 08:28 AM UTC
Finally! Scored a Tamiya 1/48 F4D Skyray for this campaign off ebay at a price I was happy with.
"I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." - John Paul Jones
MichaelSatin
Campaigns Administrator Colorado, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 - 09:51 AM UTC
Good one Michael!
How's this for a ribbon idea?
I kinda like the simple profile/climbing motif, but what do you all think?
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
Ontario, Canada
Joined: February 04, 2008
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Posted: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 - 10:12 AM UTC
I kinda like the simple profile/climbing motif, but what do you all think?
Michael
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Simple is good!
" The Die Hards"
43rd MIDDLESEX REGIMENT
MACHINE GUN CORPS
XXX CORP
The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
- Amelia Earhart
#360
Connecticut, United States
Joined: June 18, 2003
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Posted: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 - 11:47 PM UTC
I like it too. Nice profile shot, in a climb, says it all.
"I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." - John Paul Jones
#257
Ontario, Canada
Joined: October 11, 2011
KitMaker: 812 posts
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Posted: Thursday, September 11, 2014 - 01:35 PM UTC
Would the Canadair CF5(Northrop F5) be eligible for this campaign.
Modelling is something we never perfect. We should never quit learning new tricks and be willing to share what we have learned on our own.
MichaelSatin
Campaigns Administrator Colorado, United States
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Posted: Friday, September 12, 2014 - 12:13 AM UTC
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Would the Canadair CF5(Northrop F5) be eligible for this campaign.
Darrell,
I don't think so, I believe the CF-5 was more of a straight fighter/strike-fighter than a specially configured interceptor. Might fit in the
fighter-bomber campaign though!
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
Scotland, United Kingdom
Joined: February 15, 2013
KitMaker: 1,273 posts
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Posted: Friday, September 12, 2014 - 12:31 AM UTC
I will join this one with and Airfix BAC/EE Lightning with extras. Been itching to build this kit.
Pete
#360
Connecticut, United States
Joined: June 18, 2003
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Posted: Friday, September 12, 2014 - 02:14 AM UTC
The Lightning has such a Gerry Anderson's Thunderbirds look to it, which is why it's my favorite British fighter jet.
I just got my F4D Skyray in the other day and I'm really impressed with this Tamiya kit. Not knowing too much about the aircraft other than it qualified for this build when I chose it, after reading up on I'm I'm really glad I chose it. The last aircraft made under the Douglas name, the only pure interceptor in service for the US navy, 0-50K feet in 2 minutes-36 seconds and a design influenced by work of Alexander Lippisch.
"I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." - John Paul Jones
Texas, United States
Joined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 5,026 posts
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Posted: Saturday, September 27, 2014 - 02:54 AM UTC
Jessie, you made me jealous with that YAK 28 VAC kit. This I would love to see built. I am still having trouble just deciding on an a/c at this time..
Michael, I like all of the ribbons so far any would be an asset to the campaign.
Bob
If it aint broke dont fix it.
Texas, United States
Joined: February 22, 2008
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Posted: Monday, October 06, 2014 - 01:40 AM UTC
I finally decided on a Revell 1/48 F-104G and ordered the kit today for the campaign.
If it aint broke dont fix it.
#257
Ontario, Canada
Joined: October 11, 2011
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Posted: Monday, November 17, 2014 - 06:37 AM UTC
Would a de Havilland Mosquito be eligable for the campaign.
Modelling is something we never perfect. We should never quit learning new tricks and be willing to share what we have learned on our own.
MichaelSatin
Campaigns Administrator Colorado, United States
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Posted: Monday, November 17, 2014 - 06:46 PM UTC
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Would a de Havilland Mosquito be eligable for the campaign.
Hmm... I don't know about that, I think they were more fighter-bombers (for which there is also a
campaign). I don't know of any Mossies specifically configured for interception. I'm willing to be proven wrong, but that's my impression.
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
Texas, United States
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Posted: Thursday, December 18, 2014 - 08:15 PM UTC
If it aint broke dont fix it.
#041
Kobenhavn, Denmark
Joined: July 20, 2006
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Posted: Sunday, March 15, 2015 - 08:37 PM UTC
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Would a de Havilland Mosquito be eligable for the campaign.
Hmm... I don't know about that, I think they were more fighter-bombers (for which there is also a campaign). I don't know of any Mossies specifically configured for interception. I'm willing to be proven wrong, but that's my impression.
Michael
Signed up.
As long as one builds a bomber interceptor it should be OK? The wiki definition also includes heavy bomber interceptors - night figthers for example.
Anyway, I am going to build a FW190A-8 sturmbrock. Does not get more bomber interceptor than that - unless I go for the Me 163 Komet that is. Which I might actually do.
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MichaelSatin
Campaigns Administrator Colorado, United States
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Posted: Monday, March 16, 2015 - 01:34 AM UTC
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Signed up.
As long as one builds a bomber interceptor it should be OK? The wiki definition also includes heavy bomber interceptors - night figthers for example.
Anyway, I am going to build a FW190A-8 sturmbrock. Does not get more bomber interceptor than that - unless I go for the Me 163 Komet that is. Which I might actually do.
Sounds good to me!
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...