Armorama :: Operation Afghanistan Campaign

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Operation Afghanistan Campaign

cdharwins

New Jersey, United States
Joined: October 28, 2006
KitMaker: 491 posts
Armorama: 462 posts

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Posted: Monday, April 30, 2012 - 12:24 PM UTC

I just signed up! I'm in with an Afghan Border Police Humvee.

cdharwins

New Jersey, United States
Joined: October 28, 2006
KitMaker: 491 posts
Armorama: 462 posts

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Posted: Monday, April 30, 2012 - 12:30 PM UTC

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This is awsome, now I can make a diorama of what I did in Afghanistan - a soldier sitting in front of a computer inside an airconditioned room for 10 months - JUST AWSOME INDEED!

HILARIOUS! I love it! (I wanted to make a diorama of a guy getting chewed out by Sgt Maj for not wearing a reflective PT belt!)

terminators

France
Joined: February 20, 2012
KitMaker: 1,932 posts
Armorama: 1,907 posts

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Posted: Monday, April 30, 2012 - 09:31 PM UTC

We need to post a photo of our finished model in the campaign gallery, so where is the campaign gallery, please ?

PantherF

Indiana, United States
Joined: June 10, 2005
KitMaker: 6,188 posts
Armorama: 5,960 posts

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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - 12:36 AM UTC

Having second thoughts about my selection. Gesh, $70.00 for a Buffalo is a bit much to have to rush through. I looked at a couple of build blogs on it and it looks pretty intense and involved. Still, a very neat vehicle.

Think I need to sleep on it and then I need to go shoppin', I guess.

~ Jeff

GaryKato

California, United States
Joined: December 06, 2004
KitMaker: 3,694 posts
Armorama: 2,693 posts

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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - 01:34 AM UTC

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We need to post a photo of our finished model in the campaign gallery, so where is the campaign gallery, please ?

There is no need for that gallery until the campaign starts so I usually don't create it until then.

muttley

Ontario, Canada
Joined: January 10, 2005
KitMaker: 251 posts
Armorama: 202 posts

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Posted: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - 02:51 AM UTC

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This is awsome, now I can make a diorama of what I did in Afghanistan - a soldier sitting in front of a computer inside an airconditioned room for 10 months - JUST AWSOME INDEED!

HILARIOUS! I love it! (I wanted to make a diorama of a guy getting chewed out by Sgt Maj for not wearing a reflective PT belt!)

Chris,

Another version of that is a guy getting jacked up for wearing a shirt that says "Major League Infidel"

miniman11

England - South East, United Kingdom
Joined: March 07, 2012
KitMaker: 164 posts
Armorama: 163 posts

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Posted: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 - 02:42 AM UTC

hi guys

just wondring if i could build a AS90 for this campaign?

luca

terminators

France
Joined: February 20, 2012
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Posted: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 - 06:20 AM UTC

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We need to post a photo of our finished model in the campaign gallery, so where is the campaign gallery, please ?

There is no need for that gallery until the campaign starts so I usually don't create it until then.

OK so you usually create it at the end of the campaign ? Sorry for my question but it will be my first participation.

GaryKato

California, United States
Joined: December 06, 2004
KitMaker: 3,694 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 - 08:29 AM UTC

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We need to post a photo of our finished model in the campaign gallery, so where is the campaign gallery, please ?

There is no need for that gallery until the campaign starts so I usually don't create it until then.

OK so you usually create it at the end of the campaign ? Sorry for my question but it will be my first participation.

Ah, my mistake. I hadn't remembered that the campaign started right away. I will create the gallery now.

GaryKato

California, United States
Joined: December 06, 2004
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Posted: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 - 08:40 AM UTC

And here is a link to the campaign gallery.
Operation Afghanistan Photo Gallery

terminators

France
Joined: February 20, 2012
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Posted: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 - 10:29 AM UTC

Thank you.

PantherF

Indiana, United States
Joined: June 10, 2005
KitMaker: 6,188 posts
Armorama: 5,960 posts

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Posted: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 - 11:29 PM UTC

Hey! It's me again, looking for approval on a kit for this Campaign.

How about the German Boxer MRAV? I have found some vague references that it was used in Afghanistan for training. Of course, total approval lies here.

I originally wanted to build the Buffalo but the price and intensity of the build may be too much for right now.

So what do we say?

(I shouldn't be buying anything but have no modern armor in the stash)

~ Jeff

retiredyank

Arkansas, United States
Joined: June 29, 2009
KitMaker: 11,610 posts
Armorama: 7,843 posts

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Posted: Saturday, May 05, 2012 - 11:35 AM UTC

Life got in the way, but I'm back. OK, Gary; what do we need to do to get this campaign underway?
Jeff: if you can locate a photo or credibal source, I'll allow it.
I have found that Bulgaria did have the export version of the M1117 ASV(armored security vehicle) operating in Afghanistan. I just have to replace the 50 with the NSVT.

GaryKato

California, United States
Joined: December 06, 2004
KitMaker: 3,694 posts
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Posted: Saturday, May 05, 2012 - 09:14 PM UTC

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Life got in the way, but I'm back. OK, Gary; what do we need to do to get this campaign underway?

It's already started!

retiredyank

Arkansas, United States
Joined: June 29, 2009
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Posted: Saturday, May 05, 2012 - 11:21 PM UTC

OK. Guess I will get on about ordering my kit.

PantherF

Indiana, United States
Joined: June 10, 2005
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Posted: Saturday, May 05, 2012 - 11:40 PM UTC

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Life got in the way, but I'm back.

Yeah, I'm going through a lot of that right now with no end in sight. Hope all is well with you.

I'm still on the fence on this one. I've looked at trucks, BTR's, MRAP's and even considered a 1/72 DINGO!

But, something will pop up today.

I just think a Buffalo is a bit much for right now. Maybe even that Boxer too, but there is a Revel offering that looks okay. It's not a Hobby Boss though. I read both reviews and they're not the same.

~ Jeff

35th-scale

Kildare, Ireland
Joined: November 21, 2007
KitMaker: 3,212 posts
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Posted: Sunday, May 06, 2012 - 04:08 AM UTC

Stryker without slat in Afganistan is an option I might actually go for now!

retiredyank

Arkansas, United States
Joined: June 29, 2009
KitMaker: 11,610 posts
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Posted: Sunday, May 06, 2012 - 05:31 AM UTC

It looks like I have skin cancer.

PantherF

Indiana, United States
Joined: June 10, 2005
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Posted: Sunday, May 06, 2012 - 05:46 AM UTC

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It looks like I have skin cancer.

I will include you in our prayers tonight for I have been diagnosed with heart problems.

Thanks to our modeling to help the mind forget for a while.

Take care of yourself and lets do a little bit of building, what ya say?

~ Jeff

PantherF

Indiana, United States
Joined: June 10, 2005
KitMaker: 6,188 posts
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Posted: Sunday, May 06, 2012 - 06:26 AM UTC

OKAY!! After an intense, exhausting and thorough research I have found that the M1117 vehicle used by the US and Bulgarians took place in Afghanistan. http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/M1117-ASVs-for-the-Afghan-National-Army-06750/

Trumpeter offers this at a reasonable price and I might even add the Rhino Anti IED Device for it too. All and all it won't break the bank and it has WHEELS!!!

And it looks good too so I am so in with this.

I'll get the Buffalo and Boxer some other time now that I'm hooked on them!

~ Jeff

retiredyank

Arkansas, United States
Joined: June 29, 2009
KitMaker: 11,610 posts
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Posted: Sunday, May 06, 2012 - 08:19 AM UTC

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OKAY!! After an intense, exhausting and thorough research I have found that the M1117 vehicle used by the US and Bulgarians took place in Afghanistan. http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/M1117-ASVs-for-the-Afghan-National-Army-06750/

Trumpeter offers this at a reasonable price and I might even add the Rhino Anti IED Device for it too. All and all it won't break the bank and it has WHEELS!!! And it looks good too so I am so in with this.

I'll get the Buffalo and Boxer some other time now that I'm hooked on them!
~ Jeff

Good choice. I decided to build one and save my Stryker until I can afford the slat armor.

Turns out the lumps in my throat may be a threat, as well. Thank you for the prayers.

PantherF

Indiana, United States
Joined: June 10, 2005
KitMaker: 6,188 posts
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Posted: Sunday, May 06, 2012 - 08:37 AM UTC

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OKAY!! After an intense, exhausting and thorough research I have found that the M1117 vehicle used by the US and Bulgarians took place in Afghanistan. http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/M1117-ASVs-for-the-Afghan-National-Army-06750/

Trumpeter offers this at a reasonable price and I might even add the Rhino Anti IED Device for it too. All and all it won't break the bank and it has WHEELS!!! And it looks good too so I am so in with this.

I'll get the Buffalo and Boxer some other time now that I'm hooked on them!
~ Jeff

Good choice. I decided to build one and save my Stryker until I can afford the slat armor.

Yeah, same here. I want to do an MGS but want to spend more time than I do have during all these Campaigns.

~ Jeff

Youngun

Ontario, Canada
Joined: November 10, 2010
KitMaker: 587 posts
Armorama: 550 posts

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Posted: Sunday, May 06, 2012 - 08:52 AM UTC

Hi gents can I sign up for this one with kinetics m-atv

retiredyank

Arkansas, United States
Joined: June 29, 2009
KitMaker: 11,610 posts
Armorama: 7,843 posts

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Posted: Sunday, May 06, 2012 - 10:34 AM UTC

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Hi gents can I sign up for this one with kinetics m-atv

I will enjoy watching that build. Been wanting to get a few of the new kits from Bronca and Kinetic.

PantherF

Indiana, United States
Joined: June 10, 2005
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Posted: Sunday, May 06, 2012 - 12:00 PM UTC

Yeah, that MRAP is a good looking vehicle.

~ Jeff

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