The Great War, A Last Hurrah
South Carolina, United States
Joined: December 03, 2009
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Posted: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 - 07:14 AM UTC
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I probably will be in.
I did a trench scene for the last WW1 campaign. And I have built Takom's Whippet.
What about aircraft? I have a couple of Eduard biplanes I could pick from. If not, no big deal...I might pick up a Meng FT-17.
I have built the Meng FT-17 converted to a M1917. Fantastic model and some great camo opportunities.
I used the venerable RPM FT-17 for my trench dio. For that purpose, it was okay. I plan on retiring that one soon and replacing it with a Meng version.
Anyway, I see that aircraft are allowed in the original post so I'll probably go with either a Bristol F.2 or an Albatross DIII....maybe both if I have time.
Any start date settled on?
#429
Massachusetts, United States
Joined: October 14, 2003
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Posted: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 - 11:31 AM UTC
If it will help, I think I have some World War I figures I've been meaning to get into, so count me in as well.
Doc Ski
HM1(ret.) USN
"Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves; and under a just God, cannot long retain it." Abraham Lincoln
Florida, United States
Joined: May 14, 2012
KitMaker: 730 posts
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Posted: Saturday, September 01, 2018 - 02:44 AM UTC
Alex I'd love to see a Bristol F.2 being done!
One of my fav allied planes from that terrible war.
Sincerely
Dave
"No beast so fierce but knows some touch of pity.
But I know none, and therefore am no beast."
#460
California, United States
Joined: September 16, 2014
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Posted: Monday, September 03, 2018 - 08:44 AM UTC
It looks like we have enough participants to apply for official status so I will do that. I will ask for the earliest possible start so some of us who wish can get something finished by Armictice Day. The campaign will go on longer, of course.
Vintage Paul
I'd happily live in the past but for air conditioning, the internet, mobile phones, modern medicine & dentistry and, and, and . . .
#460
California, United States
Joined: September 16, 2014
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Posted: Monday, September 03, 2018 - 08:49 AM UTC
Glenn had a great idea for a ribbon with the barbed wire. I think a simplified version of the idea might work well in a small size. Perhaps just a single large curl of barbed wire against a contrasting background?
Vintage Paul
I'd happily live in the past but for air conditioning, the internet, mobile phones, modern medicine & dentistry and, and, and . . .
RobinNilsson
TOS ModeratorStockholm, Sweden
Joined: November 29, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, September 05, 2018 - 03:30 AM UTC
Barbed wire feels like a good idea.
The mud on the western front wouldn't work as image for a ribbon. Mud and barbed wire epitomizes the western front so
a barbed wire ribbon will be fine.
/ Robin
In memory of Al Superczynski:
"Build what YOU want, the way YOU want to....
and the critics will flame you every time"
#460
California, United States
Joined: September 16, 2014
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Posted: Thursday, September 06, 2018 - 08:38 AM UTC
Here is a ribbon idea:
The bottom image is what the ribbon will look like on your page.
The brown is the reality of the war, the mud, the terror & the sacrifice. The blue is the hope to survive and that a better world might emerge at the end. The gold bars are for honor, duty to comrades and the higher ideals each soldier fought for. The wire separates everything, the obstacle that must be overcome and is emblematic of WW1.
What do you think?
Vintage Paul
I'd happily live in the past but for air conditioning, the internet, mobile phones, modern medicine & dentistry and, and, and . . .
RobinNilsson
TOS Moderator Stockholm, Sweden
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Posted: Thursday, September 06, 2018 - 08:44 AM UTC
Very nice!
Maybe just a little bit browner along the bottom edge?
Mud has many different colours and hues but my mental image of mud is a darker brown.
The gradient from the blue starts off just fine, I'd just like it a little steeper down to a darker brown
/ Robin
In memory of Al Superczynski:
"Build what YOU want, the way YOU want to....
and the critics will flame you every time"
#488
Colorado, United States
Joined: October 03, 2005
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Posted: Friday, September 07, 2018 - 02:59 AM UTC
I agree with Robin. Looks great and I think a darker mud transition to the blue sky would be perfect.
-G
#460
California, United States
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Posted: Friday, September 07, 2018 - 05:09 AM UTC
OK guys, I'll revise the ribbon. it is a balancing act, we need to maintain contrast with the wire lest it disappear into the mud.
BTW, I did apply for official recognition and we are waiting for the OK from on high.
Vintage Paul
I'd happily live in the past but for air conditioning, the internet, mobile phones, modern medicine & dentistry and, and, and . . .
Lisboa, Portugal
Joined: March 04, 2008
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Posted: Friday, September 07, 2018 - 05:36 AM UTC
Ok fellas.
Enlist
here !!!!! Active Builds: 0
Active Campaigns: 0
RobinNilsson
TOS Moderator Stockholm, Sweden
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Posted: Friday, September 07, 2018 - 06:36 AM UTC
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OK guys, I'll revise the ribbon. it is a balancing act, we need to maintain contrast with the wire lest it disappear into the mud.
BTW, I did apply for official recognition and we are waiting for the OK from on high.
Lots of things disappeared in the Flanders mud, not just wire ... They even found a whole tank in there ....
I think the black wire will have enough contrast against a medium brown. Dark brown will NOT work in the small size of the ribbon.
Like the brown on this German M113 or possibly a fraction lighter:
/ Robin
In memory of Al Superczynski:
"Build what YOU want, the way YOU want to....
and the critics will flame you every time"
#460
California, United States
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Posted: Thursday, September 13, 2018 - 11:31 AM UTC
We are officially a campaign now with the earliest start date they could give us, Dec. 1. Thanks John!
Here is another crack at the ribbon:
I hesitate to go any darker on the mud or raise it any higher lest the wire mush into the result. If this flies for most of you I'll upload it up to the official page.
Vintage Paul
I'd happily live in the past but for air conditioning, the internet, mobile phones, modern medicine & dentistry and, and, and . . .
#488
Colorado, United States
Joined: October 03, 2005
KitMaker: 30 posts
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Posted: Friday, September 14, 2018 - 02:56 AM UTC
So as this is my first campaign, I have a question. With a start date of Dec 1, does that mean I should not start my project until then?
Color me a bit confused.
-G
#460
California, United States
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Posted: Friday, September 14, 2018 - 05:42 AM UTC
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So as this is my first campaign, I have a question. With a start date of Dec 1, does that mean I should not start my project until then?
Color me a bit confused.
-G
Yup, wait to start your model on December 1. I had hopes of getting an early date so we could finish by 11/11 but it just wasn't possible. No big deal for many of us who have several project going at any one time.
Vintage Paul
I'd happily live in the past but for air conditioning, the internet, mobile phones, modern medicine & dentistry and, and, and . . .
RobinNilsson
TOS Moderator Stockholm, Sweden
Joined: November 29, 2006
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Posted: Friday, September 14, 2018 - 07:36 AM UTC
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We are officially a campaign now with the earliest start date they could give us, Dec. 1. Thanks John!
Here is another crack at the ribbon:
I hesitate to go any darker on the mud or raise it any higher lest the wire mush into the result. If this flies for most of you I'll upload it up to the official page.
Perfect as far as I'm concerned
The mud is quite muddy enough.
/ Robin
In memory of Al Superczynski:
"Build what YOU want, the way YOU want to....
and the critics will flame you every time"
#460
California, United States
Joined: September 16, 2014
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Posted: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 - 12:02 PM UTC
Any other opinions about the ribbon? I'm inclined to call it a done deal unless I hear some objections here.
Vintage Paul
I'd happily live in the past but for air conditioning, the internet, mobile phones, modern medicine & dentistry and, and, and . . .
#123
New Mexico, United States
Joined: November 17, 2008
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Posted: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 - 01:20 PM UTC
Howdy Y'all
I just signed up and I love the ribbon.
Take care,
Don "Lakota"
Working on Campaigns:
1/72 Hasegawa Ki-84 Frank
1/144 Dragon Armor
#460
California, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, September 19, 2018 - 10:06 AM UTC
Welcome aboard Lakota. This should be a broad campaign with lots of variety.
Vintage Paul
I'd happily live in the past but for air conditioning, the internet, mobile phones, modern medicine & dentistry and, and, and . . .
#460
California, United States
Joined: September 16, 2014
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Posted: Wednesday, September 19, 2018 - 10:11 AM UTC
I just went ahead and added the ribbon to the campaign description. It should help recruiting . . .
Vintage Paul
I'd happily live in the past but for air conditioning, the internet, mobile phones, modern medicine & dentistry and, and, and . . .
Wisconsin, United States
Joined: August 21, 2003
KitMaker: 94 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, September 26, 2018 - 10:22 AM UTC
I'm in! I'm thinking of either some piece of artillery or figures, I just have to decide.
#460
California, United States
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Posted: Thursday, September 27, 2018 - 11:08 AM UTC
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I'm in! I'm thinking of either some piece of artillery or figures, I just have to decide.
Artillery was certainly very symbolic of the Great War. Both choices would be welcomed.
Vintage Paul
I'd happily live in the past but for air conditioning, the internet, mobile phones, modern medicine & dentistry and, and, and . . .
#460
California, United States
Joined: September 16, 2014
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Posted: Tuesday, October 09, 2018 - 09:28 AM UTC
I see we have got enough enlistees to be an official campaign. I'm thinking of doing one of the classic tanks. I have both the Takom & a Tamiya kit of different marks. Choices, choices!
Vintage Paul
I'd happily live in the past but for air conditioning, the internet, mobile phones, modern medicine & dentistry and, and, and . . .
Wisconsin, United States
Joined: August 21, 2003
KitMaker: 94 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, October 31, 2018 - 09:38 AM UTC
The ribbon looks great! I've got my Russian soldiers in hand for the start date.
Florida, United States
Joined: May 14, 2012
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Posted: Tuesday, November 20, 2018 - 04:25 AM UTC
I've enlisted and will be adding a trench dio to the build, Western Front, probably in 1/16 scale.
Regards
Dave
"No beast so fierce but knows some touch of pity.
But I know none, and therefore am no beast."
