Dreadnoughts now taking enlistments !
Oregon, United States
Joined: November 24, 2003
KitMaker: 1,969 posts
Armorama: 0 posts
Posted: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 10:47 AM UTC
The campaign Dreadnoughts is now taking enlistments.
This is a Warship campaign for Battleships, the powerful and graceful ladies of the sea. Subjects can be any ship from the big gun sail ships of the late 1800's to the modern day Iowa class Battleships! Battlecruisers like the USS Alaska or the HMS Renown are aloud to. Any scale will work, as will any counties navy. The importance of this campaign is to build and learn about all the great Dreadnoughts of the world. These great ships will never be seen or used again. It gives us the chance to build a part of history.
So sign up now mates! The campaign don't start until August 1st. That give you plenty of time to get ready for the build. Which will last 8 full months, with a ending date of April 1 , 2006.
To enlist just go to the campaign area, scroll down to campaigns, then click on Dreadnoughts. There on the upper right you will find a box with the enlist button, just click that and you are all set!
In Advance, welcome aboard!
Garry
Washington, United States
Joined: September 03, 2004
KitMaker: 1,185 posts
Armorama: 810 posts
Posted: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 11:34 AM UTC
Garybeebe and all -
Check my post in "Warships - Voting is over, and we have a winner" for upcoming "Dreadnoughts". I'm offering to donate some of my "old" 1/700th "Waterline" WW II Battleship kits to those that just want to try out a Battleship build and not make a real investment (if this is alright with you Garry). Thought it might draw in a couple that would try it, just for the heck of it. I'm signed up and anxious to start collecting more!
Blade48mrd
"With your shield or dead upon it!"
North Carolina, United States
Joined: March 06, 2004
KitMaker: 1,171 posts
Armorama: 541 posts
Posted: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 01:49 PM UTC
Signed up !!
Iron Shipwright's 1/350 BB-55 North Carolina.
John
John Ratzenberger
It's my model and I'll do what I want with it.
All problems are soluble in stout.
Minnesota, United States
Joined: March 04, 2003
KitMaker: 4,630 posts
Armorama: 4,498 posts
Posted: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 02:05 PM UTC
Did anyone ever decide if the Soviet/Russian Kirov-class Battlecruisers were fair game?
Ex-34th ID MNANG - 13F and 63D
"Fire For Effect."
Oregon, United States
Joined: November 24, 2003
KitMaker: 1,969 posts
Armorama: 0 posts
Posted: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 02:12 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Garybeebe and all -
Check my post in "Warships - Voting is over, and we have a winner" for upcoming "Dreadnoughts". I'm offering to donate some of my "old" 1/700th "Waterline" WW II Battleship kits to those that just want to try out a Battleship build and not make a real investment (if this is alright with you Garry). Thought it might draw in a couple that would try it, just for the heck of it. I'm signed up and anxious to start collecting more!
Blade48mrd
Ok by me Blade48mrd, and a very nice gesture on your part! As a matter of fact, I think it is a great idea!
Like you said in the other post, is'nt Armorama great. And it is kind hearted people like you that makes Armorama so great!
I think to get the word out, you should make a seperate post about your idea here on this forum. And thanks for the help bud!
Garry
Oregon, United States
Joined: November 24, 2003
KitMaker: 1,969 posts
Armorama: 0 posts
Posted: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 02:26 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Did anyone ever decide if the Soviet/Russian Kirov-class Battlecruisers were fair game?
Hello Jacques!
I am not framiliar with this Battlecruiser. Is it modern, missle systoms or guns? This campaign is for all the big gun Battleships and Dreadnoughts.
So not knowing what this ship is , I cant say right now.
What do you think mates? Any input on this?
Garry
Pennsylvania, United States
Joined: March 02, 2002
KitMaker: 902 posts
Armorama: 628 posts
Posted: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 02:34 PM UTC
I'm in .......... Just when I thought I was out .... they keep pulling me back in!
I have Banner / Trumpeters 1/350 Arizona. I will be looking for a lot of help with this one Gary.
This Space For Rent.
Member of IPMS - Baltimore
Kentucky, United States
Joined: December 01, 2004
KitMaker: 535 posts
Armorama: 161 posts
Posted: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 02:42 PM UTC
Well I've got the Bismarck 1/350 with GMM PE parts ready to rise from the deep .... pile of models to be built.
Dave
Marines are not allowed to die without permission.
Let me see your warface! AAAGGGHHHH!!! You call that a warface?
"When a hobby becomes stressful, it's time for a new hobby."
Oregon, United States
Joined: November 24, 2003
KitMaker: 1,969 posts
Armorama: 0 posts
Posted: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 03:00 PM UTC
Quoted Text
I'm in .......... Just when I thought I was out .... they keep pulling me back in!
I have Banner / Trumpeters 1/350 Arizona. I will be looking for a lot of help with this one Gary.
Welcome aboard Scott! Glad to have you with us again. Yes I have built the Trumpeter USS Arizoa kit, so I can give you some pointers on that one. Its a good kit, with just a few little quirks in it! Glad you joined Scott.
Cheers,
Garry
Visayas, Philippines
Joined: September 01, 2004
KitMaker: 853 posts
Armorama: 514 posts
Posted: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 03:07 PM UTC
I want to join too. Planning to make either the 1/350 Tamiya Musashi, Yamato or the Nw Jersey,
Angela
(Phone rings in a taxi company)
Taxi company: "Hello, "
Passenger-to-be: "I'd like a taxi"
Taxi company: "Where do you need the cab?"
Passenger-to-be: "At my home."
Taxi Company: "Where is your home?"
Pasenger-to-be: "I don't give out my address."
Pennsylvania, United States
Joined: March 02, 2002
KitMaker: 902 posts
Armorama: 628 posts
Posted: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 03:49 PM UTC
Well I'm ready to swab the decks again with you mates and learn some new tricks.
Now the pointy part is the front right?
:-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)
This Space For Rent.
Member of IPMS - Baltimore
Kansas, United States
Joined: November 18, 2003
KitMaker: 2,242 posts
Armorama: 504 posts
Posted: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 03:57 PM UTC
Tamiya 1/350th Bismarck and maybe...A Trumpeter Arizona
SIgned up for another hitch....
Anchors aweigh
Admit nothing, deny everything, demand proof--then blame a Private
US Army Military Police 1982-89
Minnesota, United States
Joined: March 04, 2003
KitMaker: 4,630 posts
Armorama: 4,498 posts
Posted: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 04:45 PM UTC
The Kirov is a modern russian nuclear powered Cruiser that has been commented on by NATO observers as a Battlecruiser. The series are the largest non-aircraft carrier warships built since WWII. However, they are primarily missile armed ships, but they do have 2 130mm guns, but not "battleship" big guns...so, I need to look to the pile for a suitable replacement!
Quoted Text
Quoted Text
Did anyone ever decide if the Soviet/Russian Kirov-class Battlecruisers were fair game?
Hello Jacques!
I am not framiliar with this Battlecruiser. Is it modern, missle systoms or guns? This campaign is for all the big gun Battleships and Dreadnoughts.
So not knowing what this ship is , I cant say right now.
What do you think mates? Any input on this?
Garry
Ex-34th ID MNANG - 13F and 63D
"Fire For Effect."
New York, United States
Joined: January 29, 2004
KitMaker: 3,836 posts
Armorama: 1,370 posts
Posted: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 05:22 PM UTC
I'd like to join in on this campaign, i never built any kind of ship or boat before. I do need to know what kits would be right for this campaign so if anyone could help me with what model to use that would be cool. One more thing..what is a Dreadnoughts
Like i said i don't know much about ships. Thanks guys.
It feels like bible camp…Only I’m not crying pretending I’m somewhere else.
Happy Modeling
Joe
Oregon, United States
Joined: November 24, 2003
KitMaker: 1,969 posts
Armorama: 0 posts
Posted: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 06:13 PM UTC
Quoted Text
I'd like to join in on this campaign, i never built any kind of ship or boat before. I do need to know what kits would be right for this campaign so if anyone could help me with what model to use that would be cool. One more thing..what is a Dreadnoughts Like i said i don't know much about ships. Thanks guys.
Howdy Joe !
Wow, so happy to have you onboard! You will have plenty of helping hands in this campaign. As far as a suitable kit , That depends on what scale you would be comfortable with. Your biggest selection is going to be in 1/700 the smaller scale. Blade48 has some good 1/700 Battleship kits he is providing to new warship builders, that might be good for you. If you are interested, send him a PM! Or if you want to start out with one of the big 1/350 kits, Tamiya make the best kits. I would suggest the Bismarck, Tirpitz or King George V, Prince of whales kits.
Dreadnoughts are Battleships! The first realy advanced Battleship was the British HMS Dreadnought. This name stuck for discribing the future generation of Battleships. Some people still call them Dreadnoughts!
Hope this helps mate!
Garry
Lisboa, Portugal
Joined: February 28, 2002
KitMaker: 5,182 posts
Armorama: 761 posts
Posted: Thursday, January 20, 2005 - 12:07 AM UTC
More Fun is coming out of the Sea!!!
Garry, I am amazed by the amount of Members showing interest on this Campaign!!
Also have to say a very big Thank you Blade48 for his action!
And a wet welcome aboard to Tiger101 - two wet campaigns and two enlistments - your turning into a Salty Man, Scott :-)
Skipper
Ship Modelers of the World Unite!
Oregon, United States
Joined: November 24, 2003
KitMaker: 1,969 posts
Armorama: 0 posts
Posted: Thursday, January 20, 2005 - 02:31 AM UTC
Angela
95bravo
Jacques
Mother
Skipper
A big welcome aboard the Dreadnought campaign !
Like Skipper said, I am amazed at the member interest in this campaign. And I want to add, I am very happy to see you all involved! This is shaping up to be an awesome campaign. And I beleave, we are modeling a very worthy subject. A great part of history that will never be again. I have always wondered how a giant powerful weapon like the Battleship could also be a thing of beauty and grace. But that they are to me!
I am very glad to have you all along on this Campaign mates!
Cheers
Garry
Texas, United States
Joined: June 16, 2003
KitMaker: 678 posts
Armorama: 448 posts
Posted: Thursday, January 20, 2005 - 03:57 AM UTC
I am in this for my first model ship build. I will be building Tamiya's 1/700 HMS Nelson.
Keith
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Joined: April 26, 2004
KitMaker: 5,435 posts
Armorama: 2,762 posts
Posted: Thursday, January 20, 2005 - 04:42 AM UTC
shall I.....shall I not....hmmm....choises
I am interested, that's for sure....
I can't make up my mind
hmmm
1/16th radio-controlled
1/35th static
Oregon, United States
Joined: November 24, 2003
KitMaker: 1,969 posts
Armorama: 0 posts
Posted: Thursday, January 20, 2005 - 06:35 AM UTC
Martin, you know your going to join. Just as well click the enlist button and get it over with. :-) :-) :-) :-)
We have to have our submarine mate along on this voyage!
Garry
Gauteng, South Africa
Joined: October 21, 2004
KitMaker: 266 posts
Armorama: 94 posts
Posted: Thursday, January 20, 2005 - 07:08 AM UTC
Number 16
Cougar
"It's not the size of the dog in the fight .......................... It's the size of the fight in the dog!"
Kansas, United States
Joined: November 18, 2003
KitMaker: 2,242 posts
Armorama: 504 posts
Posted: Thursday, January 20, 2005 - 07:13 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Like Skipper said, I am amazed at the member interest in this campaign. Cheers
Garry
Garry, All the DDD crew are wanting on a surface ship so they can have sunlight and fresh air!
Will there be shuffleboard and a seafood buffet night on this cruise?
All of this building of naval subjects, I think I'm getting scurvy!
lime anyone?
Admit nothing, deny everything, demand proof--then blame a Private
US Army Military Police 1982-89
Kansas, United States
Joined: November 18, 2003
KitMaker: 2,242 posts
Armorama: 504 posts
Posted: Thursday, January 20, 2005 - 07:41 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Martin, you know your going to join. Just as well click the enlist button and get it over with. :-) :-) :-) :-)
We have to have our submarine mate along on this voyage!
Garry
LMAO :-) :-)
Yeah really Martin! Who are you trying to kid!?
Admit nothing, deny everything, demand proof--then blame a Private
US Army Military Police 1982-89
Oregon, United States
Joined: November 24, 2003
KitMaker: 1,969 posts
Armorama: 0 posts
Posted: Thursday, January 20, 2005 - 10:46 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Number 16
Cougar
Warren me mate, welcome aboard! I think we are going to have the whole DDD team on this built to! It's a good thing!
Cheers,
Garry
#065
Missouri, United States
Joined: March 30, 2002
KitMaker: 2,605 posts
Armorama: 1,814 posts
Posted: Thursday, January 20, 2005 - 11:00 AM UTC
I personally am a tread head. 1/35th armor has been my passion for many years. But, I have always loved the Battleship. It started with the WWII North Carolina. I was always amazed at how much armament that ship had on it.
For this campaign, I am going to build the Iowa class Battleship produced by Tamiya.
I would like to decal it as the Missouri but I think the modernized Missouri was different from the New Jersey. Does anyone have any concrete knowledge of this?
IPMS # 41155
Current Campaigns:
