World War I group build?

Modeling Subjects Aircraft
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Hello guys, I’ve been kicking this idea around for a couple of weeks. July 28 marks a hundred years since WWI started. And I’m just wondering if anyone would be interested in a group build?

The group build would start on July 28 2014 and end November 11 2015. To coincide with the beginning and ending of WWI.

Anything that took part in WWI would be open, just no what ifs. If enough interest is shown here I’ll also put out feelers to the armor and ship’s forum as well.

Just let me know what you guys think!

David

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I think there is on on the go in the GB section, if not I will be in with something. I have a WNW Se5 in the stach and a WNW D-7 on the way that need an excuse to be built :slight_smile:

Theuns

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Just see it now - 1915? not 1918 maybe or am I missing something?

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Theuns, you’re right there was a group build feeler in the GB forum. But I think five or so people showed interest including me.

I may not have been clear on the dates[:(DD] I figured since July 28 marks the start of the war it can end November 11 2015 ninety seven years since the war ended. I hope this is a little bit clearer[H]

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Ok, now I am on the same page aswell LOL

No I was referning the the “great war” GB if I recall it was named??

None the less I am still in.

Theuns

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Yes, I think the GB hosted by wingnut (Marc) was left open, no end date, but there should definitely be a special GB for the 100th anniversary.

regards,

Jack

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I’d be in on this one, no doubt about that.

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WW1 huh? Sure…nothing like feeding a current obsession. You could count me in as well.

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I’d like to get in also.

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I’m all in!

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Jack is correct, I did “The great War” GB way back. And while it was left open so to speak it is rarely visited now. I also agree with Jack that a special GB should be set up for something as notable as 100 years since the start of the war.

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Count me in!

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Thanks for the interest guys! If we get a few more people interested I say we have a group build! I’ll put a topic over on the armor and ship forum and see if we can get some bites over there.

David

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Mike? Jack? Chuck? You guys are in? No way![whstl]

[;)]

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Snake…I have several models that will fit right in. July sounds good as it will give me some breathing space from the other GB I’m currently in so count me in!! http://www.nissanclub.com/forums/images/smilies/wave.gif.pagespeed.ce.jKkg1mKHtu.gif

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Check out the latest FSM (Feb. 2014) page 42. Just got my copy and found these shots of the First WWI group build hosted by FSM in March 2013. Congrats to all the members that are included in the spread. Great builds. [t$t] [t$t] [t$t]

Jim [cptn]

P.S. Sorry, didn’t mean to hijack the thread.

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Thanks for the support PJ!

I think we almost have enough people for a group build!

fox, no problem here. I’m just waiting to get my copy so I can see all the builds.

David

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I’m interested. I missed that last WWI GB. Sounds great. Thanks!

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I’m waiting on my copy of the Feb. issue as well. Really can’t wait to see it. I know they usually take a bit longer to get to destinations north of the US border.

One thing I’m curious about, and that is, for how many of you will this be your intro to building a WWI aircraft? They can be quite addicting you know. [;)]

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Interesting that you ask. For me, this will be the first WWI build since one of the very first models I ever made. A 1/72 sopwith camel…when I was 6 years old. So, kinda nostaligic for me, decades later. I’ll go with a Fokker D VII.