The Gulf Wars GroupBuild--Operations Desert Storm & Iraqi Freedom (2/8/08- 28/2/09)

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Hey Fellow Modelers,

This is a groupbuild for vehicles that took part in Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom (the Gulf Wars). The dates will run from August 2, 2008 to February 28, 2009. (To coincide with the dates of the first Gulf War) Entries could be from any country that took part in either war but have to be either a piece of armor, or aircraft. The rules are the same as most other GB’s and are as follows:

Rules:

1*. The kit must be unstarted or with a minimum of parts assembled.(As long as there is no paint on it yet.)*

2.Any scale, any manufacturer, all after-market parts and scratchbuilding is more than welcome.

3. Please post pictures if possible.

4.You must complete your build before a badge can be awarded.

5.Multiple entries are not only allowed but encouraged!

6.Crossovers are fine with me.

7.Your entry must be an aircraft, or form of armor.

8.Your entry MUST have taken part in the combat that took place between Iraqi and Coalition forces in either the first Gulf War, in 1990-91. Or in the second, from 2003-present.

Participants:

1.Townsy11: M2A2 ODS Bradley–Tamiya, 1/35

2.Aggieman: F-15E–Revell, 1/48

3.JMart: M1A2 Abrams–Tamiya, 1/35

4.RMC_Birdgunner: M1A2 Abrams–Italeri, 1/35

5.GA.modelmaker: M988 Avenger-- Italeri, 1/35

6.Osjohnm: C1 Ariete Uparmored–Trumpeter, 1/35

7.White_R34: M2A2 Bradley–Academy, 1/35

8.Dupes: M113A2–Tamiya, 1/35

9.Btp2k2: AH-60L Blackhawk DAP–MRC, 1/35

10.Hans Von Hammer: M577 Command Post–Tamiya, 1/35

11.Russamys: OH-58–Italeri, 1/48

12.Hellcat Man: 101st Airborne figure set–Trumpeter, 1/35

13.Constructor: Warrior–Academy, 1/35

14.Darson: M1A1HA USMC–Tamiya, 1/35

15.Rufioizgrreat: BRDM-2–DML, 1/35

16.Jthurston: Type 59–HobbyCraft, 1/35 + M113A2–Tamiya, 1/35

17.BigSmitty: Challenger I Mk.III–Tamiya, 1/35

Here are the badges, one for Armor, one for Aircraft.

Hopefully this will be a fun experience for everyone, good luck, and see you on the second.

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i am in with the Tamiya 1:48 1:35 M1A2 Abrams (Op Iraqi Fredom), kit # 35269

Will figure out down the road if i can also build an a/c :slight_smile:

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I’ll be doing an M1A2 from OIF, Italeri, 1/35 scale.

DD

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Sounds good, I’ll put you both on the list.

Oh, and James, are you sure Tamiya’s Abrams is 1/48? 35269 is the number for their 1/35 Abrams kit[%-)]

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oops, sorry, 1:35 indeed… I get confused as I bounce from a/c 48 to armor 35 :wink: post edited!

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No problem, those things happen.

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ok i am in starting off with something simple a hummer m-1025 and if i have time a m-270 mlrs. now i do have a question was the m-730 chaparral used in ods? if so i will add that one to this gb also.

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The things I do to myself…but since I have until February, count me in.

Was about to start the Trumpeter C1 Ariete Up-Armored, actually washed the sprues last night, but I’m sure I can delay that until August.

Will be something different to the usual suspects that appear in ODS/OIF builds.

And just to fit in[:D] might do a Tamiya M1A2 as and A1 + Echelon decals. (although my last 2 Tamiya M1s ended up in the trash can)

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Hay count me in with a Academy 1/35 OIF M2A2 Bradley conversion. It will look much like your badge cover but not like my frist build of the same subject, it will be correct this time and I’ll build it as a troop carrer.

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Sounds good guys, you’re all on the list.

GA.modelmaker- sounds good, but what scale and manufacturer are your kits? and yes, as far as I know the Chaparral WAS used in ODS, but I’m not so sure about OIF, anyway you can enter it if you like.

John- Really looking forward to your Up-armored Ariete! I’m heavily considering buying one.

Vince- Looking forward to what you do with your Bradley this time 'round! If it was half as good as the last one I’m sure we’ll all be blown away[8D].

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hi townsy the scale is 1/35 and the hummer is by academy and the chaparral by afv club and i dont know if you seen it in the post but if i get thru with both of them i may do a m-270 mlrs by dragon

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Thanks GA.Modelmaker, and yes, I saw the M-270 but I wasn’t sure if you wanted it on the list or not, it’s on there now though.

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I’m also looking forward to it, will be the first Trumpeter kit I’ve built. The quality of the plastic looks great on the sprues, no flash that I can see. Plastic is a bit soft I think but August will reveal all!

Only problem is reference photos, I’ve only found one decent high res image at prime-portal for the up-armoured version.

Perhaps members who served over there have images or more info. Will post something in the armour thread.

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I just want to let everyone know that I’m leaving to go to the Cottage tomorrow morning, and I probably won’t be able to get back on here till somewhere around the 16th. (it depends though, I don’t know if the laptop will get internet up there[%-)]) But I’ll try and chime in to update the list and stuff when I can.

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Twonsy can i bring my UH-1N from the Cold War GB into this one

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Townsy - I may be overstretching myself in the GB arena, but I’d realllllly like to throw my hat in the ring on this one! Too cool! [;)]

Put me down as a “?” as to what I’m building, but I’ve got an M1A1, a Challenger II, an M113A3 ODS, an M2A2 Bradley ODS, a Harrier with the right markings, an F-15E with the right markings, etc. etc. etc…[:D]

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I’m in for a MRC 1:35th AH-60L Blackhawk DAP

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Ooooh, cool kit. [:D]

Got that one waiting in the closet for when I’m feeling brave and adventurous (that sucker is BIG)! [(-D]

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Guess I can pop my GB cherry with a Tamiya 1/35th M577 Command Post track from Desert Storm. Is this a static display or are dioramas ok?

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Townsy can i sign up with my 1/35th Trumpeter 101st Airborne crew.?