Hi everyone,I had an idea for a campaign that I think is pretty cool. The idea is that you model your ancestors who participated in any war. For example,my great uncle escaped from a prison camp in Italy, so I would model him as a figure,in a diorama etc. Figures,dioramas and vehicles are all accepted. Another example could be if your dad drove a tank than you could model his tank. Does everyone understand? Post any questions or thoughts here.
Thanks!
M4A2Sherman

I have to ask my Dad what stuff they used during his service in 12. Mechanized Division. If I can find a matching kit I'd be interested.

Andrzej

I proposed this about 18 months ago. It didn't get much enthusiasm. I still like the idea and I'm in.

Yeah, Im in

My Granpa fought during winter and continuation wars, and I might be doing scene from Battle of Taipale River.

Maybe you could expand on this since not everyone has ancestors who fought in wars. My dad was a conscript in the Dutch Army in 1954. So maybe if you expand and include ancestors who served in the armed forces, more people could join.

I sign in

My grand father was a Sherman Driver in Free French Forces in 1944 but it's hard to find info about his unit :/

Good idea Rob! I have bent the rules so people who's ancestors didn't see action can still be included. Thanks for he input
M4A2Sherman

What was his unit? Maybe I can find something, some time ago I did some digging into the Free French. I'd be happy to help.

Rob, are you in?
Thanks,
M4A2Sherman

Well... alright, count me in, but don't start tomorrow...

Hello
Interesting idea, what sort of timeframe are you looking at for the build to start & finish as I've got a few builds on the go at the moment.
Granddad fought in the 1st world war & my Dad served with the RAF during the 50's.

Well mine are included in the Polish AK in the Warsaw Uprising !

Brings up a lot of possibilities and he has a lot of stories......

I need only three more people interested before I can submit the idea!

I'll give it a go, maybe I'll actually finish on time!

hi guys,

How's May 2009-October 2009? I am new to campaigns and don't know too much about timeframes and related stuff.
If you don't like this time frame, tell me and I'll change it.
M4A2Sherman

i guess not many people are interested....

I would be into it.

Do you guys think that 9 people is enough?
M4A2Sherman

dont forget me evan my grandaddy fought in world war to in china for chiang kai shiek , sadly there are no 1/35 chinese soldiers

So your in???
M4A2Sherman

yes i am

Hi Calvin
Can you use the old Dragon set of the Chinese Volunters Korean War.
They some times come up on the like's of Ebay.

thanks i just found some and at a great price too ,thanks for the info, but is the uniform the right one?, and i know that they used german and u.s weapons, i want to make them as chiang kai shiek nationalist forces

sounds like a great idea! unfortunatly i have nothing i could add to this campaig, as little is know about any member of my family who served in combat (Grandpa was a marine in the 50's but never faught, great uncle Louie was in the Arty, but no one knows anything about that...)

I will however ask around the family for info/ pics.

I wonder how many Herchels or Shumakers were sent to the Eastern front?

Hey beltfed,

It doesn't really matter if your grandpa saw action or not, you could model him in training, or learning how to use demolitions.
Just a suggestion,
M4A2Sherman