G’day everyone, have you got a subject from between 1919 and 1939? A 1931 Alfa Romeo 8c 2300? A Sikorsky S-38? The Flying Scotsman? A Hotchkiss H35? An Arado AR 68? SS Leviathan?
Any subject, car, plane, tank, ship, train, zeppelin, glider, submarine or you name it. The subject as it was between 12 November 1918 and 2 September 1939.
Entries signed up and started between 1 August 2022 and 1 August 2023, finishing whenever you like…
Crossovers are not a problem, I am going to be doing a few. Part started is fine too.
Ok Lost, I’ll play your silly game. I think I have a Matchbox Mercedes SSK somewhere. It has been started, (I glued the two bits of the engine together). Is that acceptable?
Back in hospital mate. Had a fall and broke her leg. Now having major issues keeping food down, but the really bad news is the heating in my work room is busted and at the moment it’s bloody frigid up there!
Piers: I think I’m good for this. I was thinking of starting FineMolds Type 89 I-Go Japanese tank next. Most to the tanks on the decal sheet are for vehicles fighting in China in 1937. So is this kosher? You did entitle this ‘Between the Wars’ but the Chinese Republic and Japanese Empire were at war in 1937. But it does fit the time scale though.
I’ll join, but I hope you’ll be forgiving on time frame? I have busy months ahead and this year’s commitments. I’d like to do it next year perhaps.
I’m thinking a Bolivian tank of the Chaco War–a pretty consequential war in South America during the 30’s and, indeed, one of the “forgotten wars,” too! Interesting because the Bolivians had some German support, were better equipped, and had greater numbers; however, they still used WWI tactics and were less familiar with the terrain. The Paraguayans, on the other hand, had the support of some “White Russians”, had more familiarity with the terrain, and felt more attached to the Chaco Boreal land for which they fought; however, they lacked equipment (some soldiers were barefoot and equipped with machetes) and they had inferior numbers. On paper, the Bolivians should have won, but Paraguay took the victory.
PS- Just to let you know, the GB badges don’t seem to be coming through on my end, by the way.
Hi Ferg, that doesn’t sound great, thinking of the two of you and hoping for a good result soon.
Hey Cliff, that fits into the date and intent of the GB, so looking forward to having you on board as always.
KJV, that is a great subject from a little known conflict, be great to have it in the mix. No problem if you are not building until next year, as long as you are started before 1 August 2023. Just let me know the kit and scale and I will get you on the roster.
Thanks for the heads up on the badges, I’ll try change some settings later to see if it helps.
