Proposal: Six Day War Anniversary Campaign
MichaelSatin
Campaigns AdministratorColorado, United States
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Posted: Friday, September 09, 2016 - 09:28 PM UTC
This one is also being proposed in AeroScale.
June 2017 is the 50th anniversary of the Six Day War which I think certainly calls for a campaign. But it brings up a small issue I've been thinking about and I thought I'd ask you all what you think. Should an anniversary campaign such as this start at such a time that the end of the campaign corresponds to the actual anniversary date (in which case it should start around January 1st, assuming the normal six month time frame) or should the campaign start at the time of the anniversary (June 1, 2017)? Or yet again should the anniversary be in the middle of the campaign?
Anyway, I certainly would like to see a joint AeroScale - Armorama Six Day War 50th Anniversary campaign. And, of course, anyone else who wants to do figures, ships, etc. as well. Anyone out there agree? And when do you think it should start?
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
#454
Georgia, United States
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Posted: Monday, September 12, 2016 - 03:39 AM UTC
I'll be in on this, seems it would probably be a late winter start, just when a slew of other campaigns will be close to wrapping up!I'm OK with a later start too...
"I can make armored cars, safe and unassailable...and behind these our infantry will be able to follow quite unharmed and without any opposition."
-Leonardo da Vinci, 1487
California, United States
Joined: April 26, 2016
KitMaker: 362 posts
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Posted: Monday, September 12, 2016 - 08:04 AM UTC
Hey Guys,
I would really like to join this one, running this one in the middle would be my choice. I have a French jet for the air and British tank for the ground a perfect fit for the Six Day War...Yeah...
"Gonna start blastin"
...Stumpy
Rio Bravo 1959
MichaelSatin
Campaigns Administrator Colorado, United States
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Posted: Friday, September 23, 2016 - 04:45 AM UTC
Thanks Clayton and Ken!
Kind of surprised this one hasn't gotten more traction (so to speak). Anyone else interested?
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
Guangxi, China / 简体
Joined: August 23, 2016
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Posted: Friday, September 23, 2016 - 07:08 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Thanks Clayton and Ken!
Kind of surprised this one hasn't gotten more traction (so to speak). Anyone else interested?
Michael
If its a late-ish start, im willing. Depending on circumstances then of course
MichaelSatin
Campaigns Administrator Colorado, United States
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Posted: Saturday, September 24, 2016 - 07:45 PM UTC
Well, that's better!
We seem to have seven between the two sites so far and the general consensus seems to be a later rather than an earlier start. I figure a March kick-off date would put the actual anniversary in the middle of the campaign. How does that sound to everyone?
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
#454
Georgia, United States
Joined: July 10, 2016
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Posted: Saturday, September 24, 2016 - 07:56 PM UTC
"I can make armored cars, safe and unassailable...and behind these our infantry will be able to follow quite unharmed and without any opposition."
-Leonardo da Vinci, 1487
United States
Joined: October 09, 2011
KitMaker: 37 posts
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Posted: Sunday, September 25, 2016 - 12:12 AM UTC
Ok Michael I'm in as well. This will be my first campaign
MichaelSatin
Campaigns Administrator Colorado, United States
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Posted: Sunday, September 25, 2016 - 12:45 AM UTC
Welcome John! Campaigns can be a lot of fun, camaraderie and learning rolled into a great modeling experience. Looking forward to seeing what you build.
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
#454
Georgia, United States
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Posted: Sunday, September 25, 2016 - 12:51 AM UTC
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Ok Michael I'm in as well. This will be my first campaign
Campaigns will change the way (reasons) you build kits for the better!
"I can make armored cars, safe and unassailable...and behind these our infantry will be able to follow quite unharmed and without any opposition."
-Leonardo da Vinci, 1487
In_War_and_Peace
Associate Editor England - South West, United Kingdom
Joined: September 26, 2015
KitMaker: 116 posts
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Posted: Sunday, September 25, 2016 - 12:53 AM UTC
Hey Michael I am in on this IDF / IAF my favourite so sounds great to me I am happy when ever you start it but yea definitely in
look forward to it
Adie
United Kingdom
Joined: September 17, 2012
KitMaker: 462 posts
Armorama: 417 posts
Posted: Sunday, September 25, 2016 - 01:42 AM UTC
I'd be up for this campaign. I fancy building a Syrian T34 85 on the Golan heights. March is good for me.
Cheers
Matthew
California, United States
Joined: April 26, 2016
KitMaker: 362 posts
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Posted: Sunday, September 25, 2016 - 02:18 AM UTC
Hey Guys,
March is perfect, we should have plenty of people by that time frame
"Gonna start blastin"
...Stumpy
Rio Bravo 1959
Guangxi, China / 简体
Joined: August 23, 2016
KitMaker: 165 posts
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Posted: Sunday, September 25, 2016 - 03:42 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Well, that's better!
We seem to have seven between the two sites so far and the general consensus seems to be a later rather than an earlier start. I figure a March kick-off date would put the actual anniversary in the middle of the campaign. How does that sound to everyone?
Michael
March is fine to me, not late enough where I'd forget and build my intended entry, and late enough to get everything im working on finished.
MichaelSatin
Campaigns Administrator Colorado, United States
Joined: January 19, 2008
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Posted: Sunday, September 25, 2016 - 04:53 AM UTC
Well, that was fast.
This campaign is APPROVED.
It will run from 1 March - 1 September, 2017. If you want to see the rules and sign up, go
here. I will be running the campaign out of AeroScale simply because I have a little more pull with the admin (
) but is open to anyone who wants to enter from any KitMaker site.
I'm looking forward to this one! Now, what to build...
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
Guangxi, China / 简体
Joined: August 23, 2016
KitMaker: 165 posts
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Posted: Sunday, September 25, 2016 - 05:35 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Well, that was fast.
This campaign is APPROVED.
It will run from 1 March - 1 September, 2017. If you want to see the rules and sign up, go here. I will be running the campaign out of AeroScale simply because I have a little more pull with the admin ( ) but is open to anyone who wants to enter from any KitMaker site.
I'm looking forward to this one! Now, what to build...
Michael
Great to hear!
I'll get my Tamiya M51 ordered and ready to build ASAP
I'm waiting untill its on my shelf to enter, just as a memory thing
Western Australia, Australia
Joined: March 21, 2016
KitMaker: 247 posts
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Posted: Monday, September 26, 2016 - 05:19 AM UTC
Has Takom's AMX-13/75 IDF Light Tank that would fit in.
MichaelSatin
Campaigns Administrator Colorado, United States
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Posted: Friday, September 30, 2016 - 09:28 PM UTC
Just to keep the discussion going, and apropos of my previous post, here are my options for the campaign (as of now):
I'm kind of leaning towards the Magach but just about all of them are on the table (probably not the Vautour 'cause, damn.)
We'll see...
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
#454
Georgia, United States
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Posted: Saturday, October 01, 2016 - 02:11 AM UTC
Yep, I just got my FineScale Modeler magazine in the mail, and Dragon has some offerings specifically tailored to this campaign! Decisions, decisions!
"I can make armored cars, safe and unassailable...and behind these our infantry will be able to follow quite unharmed and without any opposition."
-Leonardo da Vinci, 1487
#454
Georgia, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 - 05:56 AM UTC
Just got a super deal on a Isherman M-51, could not resist. So I reckon I'll be going with this...
"I can make armored cars, safe and unassailable...and behind these our infantry will be able to follow quite unharmed and without any opposition."
-Leonardo da Vinci, 1487
MichaelSatin
Campaigns Administrator Colorado, United States
Joined: January 19, 2008
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Posted: Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 04:33 PM UTC
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Just got a super deal on a Isherman M-51, could not resist. So I reckon I'll be going with this...
Nice Clayton! Which kit? BTW, I don't think the Israelis ever called it an Isherman, that got made up by someone else along the way and is still used occasionally by model companies.
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
Ontario, Canada
Joined: January 28, 2015
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Posted: Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 05:20 PM UTC
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Hey Guys,
I would really like to join this one, running this one in the middle would be my choice. I have a French jet for the air and British tank for the ground a perfect fit for the Six Day War...Yeah...
I think you're mixing it up with the 1956 Suez crisis.
MichaelSatin
Campaigns Administrator Colorado, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 05:33 PM UTC
Well, Israel used French jets and British tanks in '67. Is that what you meant Ken?
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
#454
Georgia, United States
Joined: July 10, 2016
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Posted: Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 06:40 PM UTC
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Just got a super deal on a Isherman M-51, could not resist. So I reckon I'll be going with this...
Nice Clayton! Which kit? BTW, I don't think the Israelis ever called it an Isherman, that got made up by someone else along the way and is still used occasionally by model companies.
Michael
It's the newer Tamiya M51. It was the price that sealed the deal, $30 + Free shipping, lol...
"I can make armored cars, safe and unassailable...and behind these our infantry will be able to follow quite unharmed and without any opposition."
-Leonardo da Vinci, 1487
MichaelSatin
Campaigns Administrator Colorado, United States
Joined: January 19, 2008
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Posted: Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 09:25 PM UTC
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It's the newer Tamiya M51. It was the price that sealed the deal, $30 + Free shipping, lol...
Nice! That's a great kit, and the right configuration for '67 too!
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
