Japanese Military Campaign
Indiana, United States
Joined: June 10, 2005
KitMaker: 6,188 posts
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Posted: Saturday, September 13, 2014 - 05:54 AM UTC
Well, it looks like no one wants to build some Japanese armor.
That blows because there are some really interesting kits out there ready to jump into.
Unless a few of you guys that ARE up for it we could go ahead and band together to build some kits right here? It would be just a non-sanctioned Campaign and no ribbons would be awarded, kinda like us stickin' it to those that showed no interest.
What ya say? Let's pick a start and finish date. Simple rules... new kits and ANY Japanese armor? Any scale and any manufacturer? Of course, start and finish pics with some progress pictures along the way?
Gee... I feel like a rebel already!
Jeff
Wisconsin, United States
Joined: July 30, 2013
KitMaker: 584 posts
Armorama: 525 posts
Posted: Friday, February 20, 2015 - 11:53 PM UTC
alright boys, I'm not giving in, and I won't let this one die!!!!! Lets get this into a campaign, any piece of military equipment that is of Japanese origin. Any era, any style, plane, jet, prop, armor!
I know the last time I brought this dead thread back, there was more interest, so what do you guys say, should we get a start date finalized?
Louisiana, United States
Joined: March 06, 2010
KitMaker: 3,128 posts
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Posted: Saturday, February 21, 2015 - 10:04 AM UTC
I'm still game for some Japanese stuff... And I finally scored that Type 2 Ka-Mi kit with the floats included, so... And now my eyes are getting set on a Ha-Go Type 95 "Hokuman" kit...
Stuff is out there and I need an excuse to put a Japanese kit on the bench!
Bob
Washington, United States
Joined: August 03, 2008
KitMaker: 436 posts
Armorama: 320 posts
Posted: Saturday, February 21, 2015 - 11:36 AM UTC
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alright boys, I'm not giving in, and I won't let this one die!!!!! Lets get this into a campaign, any piece of military equipment that is of Japanese origin. Any era, any style, plane, jet, prop, armor!
I know the last time I brought this dead thread back, there was more interest, so what do you guys say, should we get a start date finalized?
Definitely have a couple JGSDF kits that would fit. Depends on the ruling on what is included as to what I would submit.
BobW
California, United States
Joined: February 01, 2010
KitMaker: 551 posts
Armorama: 543 posts
Posted: Saturday, February 21, 2015 - 01:22 PM UTC
I have to confess that I have a Tamiya Type 97 'late turret' and Modelkasten tracks that I promised myself I would build this year so why not count me in? Originally I was going to combine it with the Airfix 'multipose' Japanese Infantry until I decided to avoid the whole 1/35 - 1/32 mess and build the figures alone (as part of the Improve your Figures campaign).
Spain / España
Joined: November 18, 2004
KitMaker: 456 posts
Armorama: 333 posts
Posted: Sunday, February 22, 2015 - 01:37 AM UTC
I have a couple of Dragon's Type 95, Finemolds Type 95 and Tamiya's Type 97.
Count me in for the campaign.
Best regards,
Angel
#0
United States
Joined: July 31, 2011
KitMaker: 472 posts
Armorama: 453 posts
Posted: Sunday, February 22, 2015 - 08:23 AM UTC
I'm still interested. Couple of kits in the stash that could use some building.
Namabiiru
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Rhode Island, United States
Joined: March 05, 2014
KitMaker: 2,888 posts
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Posted: Sunday, February 22, 2015 - 08:52 AM UTC
Sorry so late to the game--just found this thread. I'm definitely in if we've got awhile before the start. Recently picked up the Tamiya JGSDF Iraqi assistance LAV I've been on the hunt for, but want to convert it to JASDF config. Also have a full Finemolds PATRIOT battery, but that may a bit too ambitious...
Bayern, Germany
Joined: September 30, 2013
KitMaker: 1,615 posts
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Posted: Sunday, February 22, 2015 - 02:38 PM UTC
I'd be in myself. As with others it would be a good excuse to get some of those wheeled vehicles I've been eying for while by now
Personally, I'd limit this to ground vehicles only but am fine with whatever this ends up being.
Cheers,
Cristian
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Washington, United States
Joined: August 03, 2008
KitMaker: 436 posts
Armorama: 320 posts
Posted: Sunday, February 22, 2015 - 10:30 PM UTC
Going to put out a vote for expanding the campaign beyond Armor or MBTs. There are so many other vehicles.... jeeps, dozers, trucks, and even dump trucks that are out there to be built.
I just think that incorporating any vehicles used by Japans military forces would have a greater appeal than just Armor of MBTs. Just my 2 cents......
Bob
Florida, United States
Joined: November 23, 2012
KitMaker: 1,277 posts
Armorama: 1,254 posts
Posted: Monday, February 23, 2015 - 12:43 AM UTC
If I finish the builds/campaigns I'm already involved with, then I would do this one by modeling:
It would be the American capture of the Japanese 120mm navel gun mounted on a Type 97 chassis, on the Miura Peninsula, at the end of the war. I have this 1/35 conversion kit (kinda wondered when I could be teased into building this one)!
We'll see if I can get the time!
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Wisconsin, United States
Joined: July 30, 2013
KitMaker: 584 posts
Armorama: 525 posts
Posted: Saturday, February 28, 2015 - 03:22 AM UTC
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Going to put out a vote for expanding the campaign beyond Armor or MBTs. There are so many other vehicles.... jeeps, dozers, trucks, and even dump trucks that are out there to be built.
I just think that incorporating any vehicles used by Japans military forces would have a greater appeal than just Armor of MBTs. Just my 2 cents......
Bob
I agree with you, I like seeing campaigns that have not only a variety of vehicles, but even planes, and tanks, recon, supply, special forces, whatever, lets get this done and get it going!
Does anyone have a proposed time frame? and or what are you guy's thoughts?
Bayern, Germany
Joined: September 30, 2013
KitMaker: 1,615 posts
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Posted: Monday, March 02, 2015 - 12:12 PM UTC
How about starting on July 1 and run it to the end of the year?
I personally don't see much sense in spanning a campaign over a longer period of time.
Just my two cents worth...
Cristian
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Wisconsin, United States
Joined: July 30, 2013
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Posted: Friday, March 06, 2015 - 07:51 PM UTC
I'm on board with that date range, is that ok with everyone else? and or are there any other date ranges that would work?
Washington, United States
Joined: August 03, 2008
KitMaker: 436 posts
Armorama: 320 posts
Posted: Friday, March 06, 2015 - 10:51 PM UTC
That time frame works for me..... So, let's do this.....
Bob
#0
United States
Joined: July 31, 2011
KitMaker: 472 posts
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Posted: Saturday, March 07, 2015 - 06:37 AM UTC
Wisconsin, United States
Joined: July 30, 2013
KitMaker: 584 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 - 07:14 AM UTC
so are we a go then for this campaign? and we are going to go with anything Japanese and any era or genre, correct?
Washington, United States
Joined: August 03, 2008
KitMaker: 436 posts
Armorama: 320 posts
Posted: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 - 07:23 AM UTC
I'm a go..... do we have enough people to submit it?
Iowa, United States
Joined: November 06, 2007
KitMaker: 585 posts
Armorama: 557 posts
Posted: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 - 07:35 AM UTC
My short term memory is getting really bad....and so is my short term memory.
Canelones, Uruguay
Joined: December 27, 2006
KitMaker: 773 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 - 08:27 AM UTC
July its right to me. Count with me.
Ka-mi
Regards
Alvaro
Wisconsin, United States
Joined: July 30, 2013
KitMaker: 584 posts
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Posted: Thursday, March 12, 2015 - 07:18 AM UTC
I'm in and July works for me as well
Alberta, Canada
Joined: November 18, 2003
KitMaker: 61 posts
Armorama: 57 posts
Posted: Thursday, March 12, 2015 - 09:59 AM UTC
Spain / España
Joined: November 18, 2004
KitMaker: 456 posts
Armorama: 333 posts
Posted: Thursday, March 12, 2015 - 05:20 PM UTC
Washington, United States
Joined: August 03, 2008
KitMaker: 436 posts
Armorama: 320 posts
Posted: Friday, March 13, 2015 - 10:58 PM UTC
We are getting there..... figured this may as well be bumped to keep it in the public eye so to speak...
Bayern, Germany
Joined: September 30, 2013
KitMaker: 1,615 posts
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Posted: Saturday, March 14, 2015 - 12:30 AM UTC
So... is anybody willing to take the lead of this campaign?
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