Armorama's Finest - Service With Honor campaign has been submitted and is taking enlistments pending approval.
This build is open to ALL GROUPS, no scale or kit restrictions and I'm hoping we get a great cross section of air, land and sea represented from ALL countries.
The aim of this campaign is for prior service, active duty/reserve military personnel to show off their vehicle, planes, ships, figures to represent yourself if you'd like etc from all branches of the service, from all countries.
Haven't served but have a loved one who has? Honor them with a build representing their job in the military!
The proposed campaign has a start date of NOW and an 'end' date of 12/31/2005. Active duty personnel are exempt from this end date, they may complete their builds as their deployment schedules allow.
All servicemen and women of ALL countries are encouraged to get involved, be proud of your service to your country and show it.
Armorama's Finest, it's your moment of honor.
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Armorama's Finest - Service With Honor
Moezilla
Joined: June 01, 2004
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Posted: Friday, February 25, 2005 - 04:37 AM UTC
Moezilla
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Posted: Friday, February 25, 2005 - 05:40 AM UTC
Enlistmets are now open. Thanks to those who have already signed up!
thathaway3
Joined: September 10, 2004
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Posted: Friday, February 25, 2005 - 08:50 AM UTC
What a great idea, and I've already got the kits in mind, but with the two campaigns I've signed up for already, (not to mention some other projects I've got going on) I probably won't have time.
How's this? I had already decided to build TWO I-688 Los Angeles Fast Attack subs, representing the two boats my son served on, for the DDD campaign.
Is it "legal" to split my entry and put one in each campaign? I'm getting ready to start in about two weeks and had planned to build them simultaneously.
Just wondering.
Tom
How's this? I had already decided to build TWO I-688 Los Angeles Fast Attack subs, representing the two boats my son served on, for the DDD campaign.
Is it "legal" to split my entry and put one in each campaign? I'm getting ready to start in about two weeks and had planned to build them simultaneously.
Just wondering.
Tom
Sabot
Joined: December 18, 2001
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Posted: Friday, February 25, 2005 - 08:56 AM UTC
While I literally have about a half dozen tanks and almost as many HMMWVs to chose from, I think I'll narrow it down to one of two vehicles. Either my old M60A3TTS aka "Wild One" or the HMMWV I used as an observer/controller (O/C) during Reforger 1990.
I've picked these two because I loved that old tank and the Revell of Germany M1038 depicted on the boxart is exact HMMWV I used during that Reforger.
I've picked these two because I loved that old tank and the Revell of Germany M1038 depicted on the boxart is exact HMMWV I used during that Reforger.
Moezilla
Joined: June 01, 2004
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Posted: Friday, February 25, 2005 - 09:04 AM UTC
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What a great idea, and I've already got the kits in mind, but with the two campaigns I've signed up for already, (not to mention some other projects I've got going on) I probably won't have time.
How's this? I had already decided to build TWO I-688 Los Angeles Fast Attack subs, representing the two boats my son served on, for the DDD campaign.
Is it "legal" to split my entry and put one in each campaign? I'm getting ready to start in about two weeks and had planned to build them simultaneously.
Just wondering.
Tom
I can't speak for the DDD campaign Tom, but I have no problem with anyone using a build from another campaign if it fits this campaign. This is a campaign to honor those who serve(d) that are here on Armorama, it's a no-contest campaign to get everyone to build what they were on. Show off to the world the servicemembers of Armorama and the jobs they did for their countries.
Moezilla
Joined: June 01, 2004
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Posted: Friday, February 25, 2005 - 09:06 AM UTC
Sounds great Sabot, you can do one or both it's your choice. I'll be doing an M-60A1 so if you did an A3, that old girl will get some representation in the campaign. 
thathaway3
Joined: September 10, 2004
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Posted: Friday, February 25, 2005 - 09:28 AM UTC
Sounds like a plan, I'll do just that! I've already got vehicles from 4 different units I was assigned to and also an A-7D flown by an ANG unit I was attached to as a Ground Liaison Officer. Felt "OK" doing a plane because it was pattern painted. :-)
Doing representations of equipment I was associated with has always been one of my sources for kit selection, as I suspect it is for many veterans. Great idea for a campaign, and although I doubt I'll find the time, I've got a couple of M-110A2s that are just waiting downstairs!!
Tom
Doing representations of equipment I was associated with has always been one of my sources for kit selection, as I suspect it is for many veterans. Great idea for a campaign, and although I doubt I'll find the time, I've got a couple of M-110A2s that are just waiting downstairs!!
Tom
Epi
Joined: December 22, 2001
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Posted: Friday, February 25, 2005 - 09:42 AM UTC
Dont forget to sign up guys in the Campaign Forum!!!!!!
Moe said it was ok to submit stuff that was already down, so in that case I am going to take new pictures of 3 of my Hummers. One is a standard 4 seater Hummer that I am signed for. I built it before the 49th changed to the 36th Infantry Division, so it has 49th bumper numbers. It also has my name on the drivers side as a Specialist. Since then, I have been promoted to Sargent and now i am the Section Chief.
The other two are "TOW Huts". One of them is in 3 tone camo and I am signed for now. The other is in desert camo and I was assigned to it back when I was with the 24th.
Know this will get me to finish a 5 ton that has been sitting on the shelf for a while. It is the 5 Ton with our "Missile Shelter" on it that is in my section now.
Cant wait to start seeing pics of every bodies stuff!!
Moe said it was ok to submit stuff that was already down, so in that case I am going to take new pictures of 3 of my Hummers. One is a standard 4 seater Hummer that I am signed for. I built it before the 49th changed to the 36th Infantry Division, so it has 49th bumper numbers. It also has my name on the drivers side as a Specialist. Since then, I have been promoted to Sargent and now i am the Section Chief.
The other two are "TOW Huts". One of them is in 3 tone camo and I am signed for now. The other is in desert camo and I was assigned to it back when I was with the 24th.
Know this will get me to finish a 5 ton that has been sitting on the shelf for a while. It is the 5 Ton with our "Missile Shelter" on it that is in my section now.
Cant wait to start seeing pics of every bodies stuff!!
husky1943
Joined: March 17, 2004
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Posted: Friday, February 25, 2005 - 09:59 AM UTC
Ciao Moezilla,
I signed up right now. It will motivate me to scratchbuild the entire thing, since I don't think there are models of mines. Now, all I have to do is find a figure of an early 80's era seaman in dungarees to go with it.
Ciao for now
Rob
I signed up right now. It will motivate me to scratchbuild the entire thing, since I don't think there are models of mines. Now, all I have to do is find a figure of an early 80's era seaman in dungarees to go with it.
Ciao for now
Rob
Moezilla
Joined: June 01, 2004
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Posted: Friday, February 25, 2005 - 10:36 AM UTC
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Ciao Moezilla,
I signed up right now. It will motivate me to scratchbuild the entire thing, since I don't think there are models of mines. Now, all I have to do is find a figure of an early 80's era seaman in dungarees to go with it.
Ciao for now
Rob
Don't forget your swab and favorite rustpicker. J/K
Thanks for signing up!
One more and we'll have met the official quota to be a real campaign!
Grumpyoldman
ConsigliereJoined: October 17, 2003
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Posted: Friday, February 25, 2005 - 01:08 PM UTC
Well, all my old Navy days photos got wiped out in a flood.... :-) :-) :-) ....... NO not that one................ :-) :-) :-)
But I'll see if one of my old shipmates wives still has the one from that compromising position..... down in Mobile..... Alleybama :-) :-)
But I'll see if one of my old shipmates wives still has the one from that compromising position..... down in Mobile..... Alleybama :-) :-)
Moezilla
Joined: June 01, 2004
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Posted: Friday, February 25, 2005 - 04:18 PM UTC
Definitely get a picture Dave, just make sure it's one without Noah in it.
This is great, we have several enlistments thus far but where are our fellow Big A members representing the services of other countries? I know we have many here who serve in other counties, get on in here! Spread the word, bring 'em on in!
This is great, we have several enlistments thus far but where are our fellow Big A members representing the services of other countries? I know we have many here who serve in other counties, get on in here! Spread the word, bring 'em on in!
Manchu34
Joined: March 08, 2002
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Posted: Friday, February 25, 2005 - 06:29 PM UTC
I've just enlisted. Now to decide what to build. I've already built a M966, M151A2 (TOW), and at least one figure. I could build a M113A, to depict my USAR hitch with Troop D, 5th Armoured Cavalry, 187 Infantry Brigade or the one I drove while with 2AD (76-79) Or if I can find one a M901 ITV. 
Moezilla
Joined: June 01, 2004
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Posted: Friday, February 25, 2005 - 06:45 PM UTC
Build whatever your heart desires Ed. Thanks for signing up!
Thanks for signing up!
bison126
Joined: June 10, 2004
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Posted: Friday, February 25, 2005 - 08:13 PM UTC
Is an oldie already on the display shelves compliant with the rules or do I need to build a new one for the campaign ?
However, count me in even if I can't promise to hit the target
Would be a either a platoon leader or a company commander version of the VAB.
olivier
However, count me in even if I can't promise to hit the target
Would be a either a platoon leader or a company commander version of the VAB.
olivier
Moezilla
Joined: June 01, 2004
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Posted: Saturday, February 26, 2005 - 02:21 AM UTC
Olivier, yes you may use a model you already have built if you choose. I know everyone's got a full plate with a lot of excellent campaigns already going so I'm not trying to force anyone to build something new. If you have already built something that you served on, feel free to use pictures of it along with a picture of yourself when you served.
Thanks for the interest, we need more participants from around the world!
Thanks for the interest, we need more participants from around the world!
MadMeex
Joined: August 07, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, February 26, 2005 - 02:28 AM UTC
I'm in. I've had the 1/35 ZU-23 AA gun sitting in the stash forever - now's the time to blow the dust off and remember my days as a draftee in the Helsinki Air Defense Regiment.
Mika
Mika
thathaway3
Joined: September 10, 2004
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Posted: Saturday, February 26, 2005 - 05:31 AM UTC
That's GREAT news to be able to submit photos of alread built stuff, 'cause I got plenty of that! I'm enlisting!
Tom
Tom
greatbrit
Joined: May 14, 2003
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Posted: Saturday, February 26, 2005 - 06:20 AM UTC
sounds good to me,
ill have to do a figure, ill get back to you on which one!
regards
joe
ill have to do a figure, ill get back to you on which one!
regards
joe
jRatz
Joined: March 06, 2004
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Posted: Saturday, February 26, 2005 - 02:56 PM UTC
Good idea & it fits right in with two ideas that I have been collecting reference material for -- an M816 wrecker and/or an M818/M127 tractor trailer. However, both projects are scratchbuilds & I will not have time or space to get to them until late summer at best.
These come from my days in the 122d Maint Bn, 3rd AD & 701st Maint Bn, 1st ID, 1970-77.
Perhaps I should hold off enlisting until I know I can commit.
John
These come from my days in the 122d Maint Bn, 3rd AD & 701st Maint Bn, 1st ID, 1970-77.
Perhaps I should hold off enlisting until I know I can commit.
John
garrybeebe
Joined: November 24, 2003
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Posted: Saturday, February 26, 2005 - 03:23 PM UTC
I just enlisted Maurice, thanks for the great idea!
Iwill be building the M151A1 Jeep with 106mm recoiless rifle I drove while in the Army's 1st Inf. Div. in 1969 and 1970. This is going to be great! I have no pics of me with the jeep, but I think I can find one of me.
Cheers,
Garry
Iwill be building the M151A1 Jeep with 106mm recoiless rifle I drove while in the Army's 1st Inf. Div. in 1969 and 1970. This is going to be great! I have no pics of me with the jeep, but I think I can find one of me.
Cheers,
Garry
Moezilla
Joined: June 01, 2004
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Posted: Saturday, February 26, 2005 - 04:26 PM UTC
Thanks for joining Mika, it'll be nice to have Finland represented as well. See, you always had that kit since you know it so well. Now, you have an excuse to build it!
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I'm in. I've had the 1/35 ZU-23 AA gun sitting in the stash forever - now's the time to blow the dust off and remember my days as a draftee in the Helsinki Air Defense Regiment.
Mika
Moezilla
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Posted: Saturday, February 26, 2005 - 04:27 PM UTC
Whichever one you feel represents you the most! Thanks for joining us Joe!
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sounds good to me,
ill have to do a figure, ill get back to you on which one!
regards
joe
Moezilla
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Posted: Saturday, February 26, 2005 - 04:29 PM UTC
John, the 12/31 date can be worked with if need be. The goal is to include as many people as possible for this and will be an 'ongoing' campaign, even after the completion date. I would like to see everyone get a chance to represent themselves or a loved one who has served their country. Do what you can, there's no pressure.
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Good idea & it fits right in with two ideas that I have been collecting reference material for -- an M816 wrecker and/or an M818/M127 tractor trailer. However, both projects are scratchbuilds & I will not have time or space to get to them until late summer at best.
These come from my days in the 122d Maint Bn, 3rd AD & 701st Maint Bn, 1st ID, 1970-77.
Perhaps I should hold off enlisting until I know I can commit.
John
Moezilla
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Posted: Saturday, February 26, 2005 - 04:32 PM UTC
The pic of you with the vehicle is not mandatory, it would complement the build nicely but a picture of you in uniform would be just as good and serve the same purpose. Thanks for joining us!
We're starting to get international service members involved, this is great! We have fellow servicemen from France, Finland and the UK so far. Let's see some more, I know we have more than that on board here.
We're starting to get international service members involved, this is great! We have fellow servicemen from France, Finland and the UK so far. Let's see some more, I know we have more than that on board here.
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I just enlisted Maurice, thanks for the great idea!
Iwill be building the M151A1 Jeep with 106mm recoiless rifle I drove while in the Army's 1st Inf. Div. in 1969 and 1970. This is going to be great! I have no pics of me with the jeep, but I think I can find one of me.
Cheers,
Garry
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