Hi folks,
Many years ago I bought the Illustrated History of WW1 by Adrian Gilbert, time to dust it off and have a re-read.
Al
Steph, I love the pigeon bus lol, lol.
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The Great War 11-11-11 (official thread)
AlanL
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Posted: Thursday, November 17, 2011 - 09:31 AM UTC
captnenglish
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Posted: Thursday, November 17, 2011 - 10:01 AM UTC
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Hi folks,
Many years ago I bought the Illustrated History of WW1 by Adrian Gilbert, time to dust it off and have a re-read.
Al
Steph, I love the pigeon bus lol, lol.
I had that book too, I thumbed throught it so much it finally fell apart, wish I still had it.
grayghost666
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Posted: Friday, November 18, 2011 - 06:51 PM UTC
Hello All,
I have in my Library over 200 books on the Great War. About 1/4 are in English,
!/4 are in French, 1/4 are in German. the rest are in Arabic and Russian.
I also have regiment histories, maps of both eastern and western front, Photo Recon's from both sides and some great Navel History form both sides.
So If anyone needs a question answered, Please ask. I should be able to find the answer to it.
Cheers,
Bruce
I have in my Library over 200 books on the Great War. About 1/4 are in English,
!/4 are in French, 1/4 are in German. the rest are in Arabic and Russian.
I also have regiment histories, maps of both eastern and western front, Photo Recon's from both sides and some great Navel History form both sides.
So If anyone needs a question answered, Please ask. I should be able to find the answer to it.
Cheers,
Bruce
JackG
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Posted: Friday, November 18, 2011 - 07:48 PM UTC
Whoa! that is a lot of books. Something I tried researching on the net was regimental banners (flags) or sometimes referred to as colours for the Imperial German army. Was wondering if they were the same as those from the Napoleonic Wars. Here's an idea of what they might look like:
http://www.uniformology.com/page6.html
If you find some examples from the Prussian, Bavarian, Württemberg and Saxon regiments that would be cool too.
regards,
Jack
http://www.uniformology.com/page6.html
If you find some examples from the Prussian, Bavarian, Württemberg and Saxon regiments that would be cool too.
regards,
Jack
Murdo
Joined: May 25, 2005
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Posted: Saturday, November 19, 2011 - 12:54 AM UTC
Okay...
I'll be building this and Scratchbuilding an interior to it:-
I have Blue Tacked three bits of the hull together for scratchbuild parts fit reference and started scratchbuilding some of the engine. Is that okay?
If it's not okay then I'll start again from scratch (Sorry, 'scuse the pun).
I'll be building this and Scratchbuilding an interior to it:-
I have Blue Tacked three bits of the hull together for scratchbuild parts fit reference and started scratchbuilding some of the engine. Is that okay?
If it's not okay then I'll start again from scratch (Sorry, 'scuse the pun).
grayghost666
#021
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Posted: Saturday, November 19, 2011 - 12:11 PM UTC
Hello Murdo,
As XO of this campaign I think that it is a small part, So it is allowed in my opinion.
Of course The Campaign Leader can over rule me.
Have Fun,
Cheers,
Bruce
As XO of this campaign I think that it is a small part, So it is allowed in my opinion.
Of course The Campaign Leader can over rule me.
Have Fun,
Cheers,
Bruce
grayghost666
#021
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Posted: Saturday, November 19, 2011 - 12:22 PM UTC
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Whoa! that is a lot of books. Something I tried researching on the net was regimental banners (flags) or sometimes referred to as colours for the Imperial German army. Was wondering if they were the same as those from the Napoleonic Wars. Here's an idea of what they might look like:
http://www.uniformology.com/page6.html
If you find some examples from the Prussian, Bavarian, Württemberg and Saxon regiments that would be cool too.
regards,
Jack
Hello Jack,
Did you wish me to look through all of my WW1 collection for the Flag's of the Prussian, Bavarian, Wutteremburg and Saxon Regiments for you.
If so, I will get my Librarian's right on it. A lot of the unit histories are on microfilm and they will have to go through them 1 spool at a time. There are 200 of them so it will take some time. I will look through the books on the Kaiser's Army.
Let me know if I got your question right,
Cheers,
Bruce
HARV
#012
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Posted: Saturday, November 19, 2011 - 12:46 PM UTC
Going to do something with this for my entry.
And maybe this.
Or maybe this.
Who knows......decisions, decisions, decisions!!!!
Randy
And maybe this.
Or maybe this.
Who knows......decisions, decisions, decisions!!!!
Randy
JackG
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Posted: Saturday, November 19, 2011 - 12:58 PM UTC
Bruce , hmm... well I kind of assumed with all that reference material you would have a good idea where to look for those flags. Seems like a lot of work to go through all those spools of film just to find an image that I in turn would use on a figure base barely covering one square centimeter (and that is if something is actually found).
If your librarians have plenty spare time on their hands, then certainly let them look over the materials. I just don't want anyone upset spending time on something that might not be there.
I wonder if Italian and French regiments also had regimetal flags ... another item they can look out for.
regards,
Jack
If your librarians have plenty spare time on their hands, then certainly let them look over the materials. I just don't want anyone upset spending time on something that might not be there.
I wonder if Italian and French regiments also had regimetal flags ... another item they can look out for.
regards,
Jack
grayghost666
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Posted: Saturday, November 19, 2011 - 03:12 PM UTC
Hello Bill,
All I have them doing is cataloging by book in the library about 750,000 to 1.2 million books mag, Unit Histories, Maps, Etc.
I can have them start going over the WW1 stuff and see what they find, It should take 1-2 weeks if I put them on full time.
I will get them started the Monday after Thanksgiving. I will start this week looking over the hardbacks.
Cheers,
Bruce
All I have them doing is cataloging by book in the library about 750,000 to 1.2 million books mag, Unit Histories, Maps, Etc.
I can have them start going over the WW1 stuff and see what they find, It should take 1-2 weeks if I put them on full time.
I will get them started the Monday after Thanksgiving. I will start this week looking over the hardbacks.
Cheers,
Bruce
vonHengest
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Posted: Saturday, November 19, 2011 - 04:48 PM UTC
Murdo: As Bruce said, it is not a problem mate
Bruce: You and your Librarians are going to be a great asset to this campaign with those kind of resources. You're taking XO to the next level, cheers
We've barely started and I have to say this is already the most eclectic selection of kits being built for a campaign that I've seen. Great projects everyone, can't wait to see our gallery start to fill up with the results of all the good work that's getting started here
Bruce: You and your Librarians are going to be a great asset to this campaign with those kind of resources. You're taking XO to the next level, cheers
We've barely started and I have to say this is already the most eclectic selection of kits being built for a campaign that I've seen. Great projects everyone, can't wait to see our gallery start to fill up with the results of all the good work that's getting started here
AlanL
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Posted: Saturday, November 19, 2011 - 10:18 PM UTC
Hi Bruce, kind offer.
Hi Randy - those trucks will be cool.
Hi Murdo - looking forward to the Whippet with interior, excellent.
Cheers
Al
Hi Randy - those trucks will be cool.
Hi Murdo - looking forward to the Whippet with interior, excellent.
Cheers
Al
RedDuster
Joined: March 01, 2010
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Posted: Sunday, November 20, 2011 - 11:29 PM UTC
Here we go, HMS Kent, Armoured cruiser, built 1905, Kit by combrig, 1/350th scale.
Also being used Atlantic Models 1/350th pre dreadnought railings, and their ratlines (which I forgot to buy and now have on order). Also will be looking for some generic inclined ladders, as the kit etch is not quite as comprehensive as it could be.
The resin is very crisp and clean, with no flaws, and the hull is hollow cast which is very good, otherwise it would weigh a ton.
She will be built in 1914 fit, as she was at the Battle of the Falkland Islands, 8th December 1914.
Si
Also being used Atlantic Models 1/350th pre dreadnought railings, and their ratlines (which I forgot to buy and now have on order). Also will be looking for some generic inclined ladders, as the kit etch is not quite as comprehensive as it could be.
The resin is very crisp and clean, with no flaws, and the hull is hollow cast which is very good, otherwise it would weigh a ton.
She will be built in 1914 fit, as she was at the Battle of the Falkland Islands, 8th December 1914.
Si
CMOT
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Posted: Monday, November 21, 2011 - 12:03 AM UTC
I currently have access to a WW1 18pdr which I would be happy to photograph for a member if they want to tackle it.
vonHengest
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Posted: Monday, November 21, 2011 - 12:55 PM UTC
Simon: I've been looking forward to seeing this kit since you first mentioned it as one of your choices for this campaign.
Darren: Thank you for your kind offer, Bruce and I will make sure to pass it on to anyone who may miss this in the future.
For those not familiar with Darren's Walk Around photo shoots, they are quite excellent and he is very good about picking out useful details of any given subject matter. If you fancy building an 18pdr, I highly recommend that you take him up on this offer
Darren: Thank you for your kind offer, Bruce and I will make sure to pass it on to anyone who may miss this in the future.
For those not familiar with Darren's Walk Around photo shoots, they are quite excellent and he is very good about picking out useful details of any given subject matter. If you fancy building an 18pdr, I highly recommend that you take him up on this offer
RedDuster
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Posted: Monday, November 21, 2011 - 10:11 PM UTC
Thanks Jeremy,
Must admit I am itching to get going on her, I looks like it is going to be a great build. just need to clear some space on the bench.
Si
Must admit I am itching to get going on her, I looks like it is going to be a great build. just need to clear some space on the bench.
Si
AlanL
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Posted: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 - 07:12 AM UTC
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I currently have access to a WW1 18pdr which I would be happy to photograph for a member if they want to tackle it.
Hi Darren,
That sounds like a useful walkabout.
Al
Murdo
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Posted: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 - 06:56 AM UTC
Just bought the Accurate Armour tracks for the Whippet. They were about £14 but look like a big improvement on the kit tracks. Actually considering the problems I had glueing my last Whippet's tracks together and to the tank they couldn't be anything but an improvement.
Here's a pic ot two of my last Whippet fitted with kit tracks:
When I have this "Whippet with guts" built I'll do comparison pics between the kit tracks and the AA tracks.
Here's a pic ot two of my last Whippet fitted with kit tracks:
When I have this "Whippet with guts" built I'll do comparison pics between the kit tracks and the AA tracks.
95bravo
Joined: November 18, 2003
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Posted: Friday, November 25, 2011 - 10:31 AM UTC
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Guido
THIS, is a great image! I obtained a nice 8x10 of what seems to be a marshaling point that has armor moving around in the background.
I came late to the campaign, but I have an Roden Albatross that needs an excuse to be built.
See you in the trenches.
Steve
AlanL
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Posted: Saturday, November 26, 2011 - 06:07 AM UTC
Hi Murdon,
I tike it you like the whippet
Nice work.
My Diggers arrived today, nice looking figures. I may need to extend the base a little.
Randy,
Where did you source you Skala kits? I've seen one built before and always thought they might be fun.
Cheers
Al
I tike it you like the whippet
Nice work.My Diggers arrived today, nice looking figures. I may need to extend the base a little.
Randy,
Where did you source you Skala kits? I've seen one built before and always thought they might be fun.
Cheers
Al
HARV
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Posted: Saturday, November 26, 2011 - 02:01 PM UTC
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Randy,
Where did you source you Skala kits? I've seen one built before and always thought they might be fun.
Hi Alan. I ordered them from Squadron Mail Order just for this campaign.
http://www.squadron.com/
I am thinking I will use the M.M.G.S. Mk. Scout Car in a small vignette. The kits are pretty small but they should be fun to build and detail.
Randy
JackG
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Posted: Saturday, November 26, 2011 - 03:10 PM UTC
AlanL
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Posted: Sunday, November 27, 2011 - 05:29 AM UTC
Hi folks,
These are the Firestorm figures that I'll be doing for the 1st part of the campaign. ANZACS in Gallipoli.
Oddly one comes with a Mk II WW2 helmet!!
Very neat figures though, Not sure I like the 3 flat edges on the base but I'm looking forward to these chaps.
Al
PS: Thanks Jack.
These are the Firestorm figures that I'll be doing for the 1st part of the campaign. ANZACS in Gallipoli.
Oddly one comes with a Mk II WW2 helmet!!
Very neat figures though, Not sure I like the 3 flat edges on the base but I'm looking forward to these chaps.
Al
PS: Thanks Jack.
Zaltar
Joined: May 03, 2008
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Posted: Sunday, November 27, 2011 - 10:05 AM UTC
Today I started work on my entry for the campaign; I will be doing two biplanes, both piloted by famous WWI Flying Aces. I started today on the Fokker F.1 piloted by Werner Voss, and after I finish it, I will be working on the Nieuport 17 piloted by Billy Bishop. I haven't had time or motivation to finish a kit in a long time, so I hope that this will kick me back into shape 
zaltar
zaltar
95bravo
Joined: November 18, 2003
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Posted: Monday, November 28, 2011 - 04:30 AM UTC
Okay, here is what I'll be doing as the primary subject. U-Boat Lab's UB-1 1915. 1/350th scale. Since this is so small, and I have a year, I thought about doing a second kit, Academy's 1/72 Sopwith Camel. I'll pretty much BOB, but with the U-boat, the resin is so brittle that the rear planes crumbled and will need to be replaced and I'm missing some PE and will need to fabricate new radio wires. Other than that, looks to be a straight forward build.
Steve
Steve
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