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Elad
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Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Joined: June 19, 2004
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Posted: Saturday, June 04, 2005 - 10:16 AM UTC
Hey,

I didnt get much feedback when I brought the subject up on the Campaign Central Command forum so I thought here it might reach a bigger audiance.


the idea is very simple, build any vehicle from the Patton family be it M-46/47/48/60 of any kind and nation including the various foreign upgrades (such as the proposed Turkish M-60 hull with Abrams turret or the Israeli Sabra 120mm conversion export upgrade etc. etc.).
the Patton family "spiritual fathers'"- the T-26E1 and M-26 Pershings are also valid for this campaign.

starting date will be somewhere in Aug. '05 and end date will be Jan. '06

if you are intrested reply in the thread because I need at least 10 participants in order to make this campaign happen.

all feedback, campaign name/slogan suggestions and banner & award designs are more than welcomed.

cheers

Elad.
blaster76
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Texas, United States
Joined: September 15, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, June 04, 2005 - 10:39 AM UTC
this fits right in with my collection. count me in
sgtsauer
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Missouri, United States
Joined: March 30, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, June 04, 2005 - 01:36 PM UTC
I have an M-26 Pershing that needs to be finished and this campaign would probably provide the needed inspiration.

I would be interested!
Danial
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Singapore / 新加坡
Joined: May 23, 2005
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Posted: Saturday, June 04, 2005 - 01:52 PM UTC
well, looks like i have to built one again if i were to join the campaign..since that i gave it away, most probably i wud...
Elad
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Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Joined: June 19, 2004
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Posted: Sunday, June 05, 2005 - 04:16 AM UTC
anyone has a name suggestion?

Sabot
Joined: December 18, 2001
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Posted: Sunday, June 05, 2005 - 04:32 AM UTC
I'm interested. Would it also include variants such as the M88 series recovery vehicle, M247 Sgt. York ADA vehicle, AVLB, CEV, etc.?

As to a name, how about "Ol' Blood n'Guts"? OBG for short.
GunTruck
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Joined: December 01, 2001
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Posted: Sunday, June 05, 2005 - 04:50 AM UTC
I'd be in for "OBG" (Ol' Blood 'n Guts) too - sounds like it's potentially an interesting one and a lot of vehicles to choose from...

Gunnie
Elad
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Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Joined: June 19, 2004
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Posted: Sunday, June 05, 2005 - 04:53 AM UTC
Robin,
the campaign will include every vehicle based on a Patton (or Pershing) chassis so the M728 CEV, AVLB bridgelayer, M-60A2 Starship, M-88A1/A2, Sgt. York, Magach family, south Korean Pattons, M-103 etc. are all welcomed, it doesnt have to be a gun tank to qualify and I think that would give the campaign more diversity and fun.

btw, why "Ol' Blood N' Guts"? was that a nickname for Gen. Patton?
DRAGONWAGON
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Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
Joined: February 05, 2003
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Posted: Sunday, June 05, 2005 - 05:20 AM UTC
Hi there Elad,

You can count me in!! I have a M26 Pershing in stash, ans the M-46 Patton, so no problemo!!

Greetz, John.
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California, United States
Joined: July 20, 2004
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Posted: Sunday, June 05, 2005 - 05:41 AM UTC
I'm in! I have half a dozen M47's and M60's to choose from in my stash.

Chris "toadman" Hughes
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Sabot
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Posted: Sunday, June 05, 2005 - 06:23 AM UTC

Quoted Text

btw, why "Ol' Blood N' Guts"? was that a nickname for Gen. Patton?

Yes, it was his nickname, although his troops would comment, "His guts, our blood!"
TankCarl
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Rhode Island, United States
Joined: May 10, 2002
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Posted: Sunday, June 05, 2005 - 06:31 AM UTC
I have the Tamiya M-26,and the BIG Tamiya M-26.....hmmm the mind boggles
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zoomie50
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Texas, United States
Joined: March 20, 2005
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Posted: Sunday, June 05, 2005 - 08:02 AM UTC
Count me in to Elad. Like the idea of it being called " Old Blood and Guts". Especially like you including all variants.
Jerry
Monte
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Rhode Island, United States
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Posted: Sunday, June 05, 2005 - 01:40 PM UTC
I think I could be persuaded to join this one.
blackeast19
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Singapore / 新加坡
Joined: February 22, 2005
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Posted: Sunday, June 05, 2005 - 01:51 PM UTC
Yes! I would like to join!

Cheers!
Tiger101
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Pennsylvania, United States
Joined: March 02, 2002
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Posted: Sunday, June 05, 2005 - 02:42 PM UTC
I have always loved the Patton family of AFV's. I'd Love to join depending on what is going on in my life. Between work and life its all chaos. I hope to be moving this summer so I may get in there late. I have several M60's laying around. So cound me in if life doesn't get in the way. I will not sign up till I know I can finish.
sgtsauer
#065
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Missouri, United States
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Posted: Sunday, June 05, 2005 - 02:47 PM UTC
I also support the OBG campaign name. Good idea Sabot.
RotorHead67
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Virginia, United States
Joined: May 07, 2003
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Posted: Sunday, June 05, 2005 - 05:53 PM UTC
Count me IN for this CAMPAIGN
mondo
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Mindanao, Philippines
Joined: July 04, 2003
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Posted: Sunday, June 05, 2005 - 06:26 PM UTC
I have an Italeri M47 gathering dust on the shelf. It's been there for almost 2 years. This could be a good reason to build it now.

SgtWilhite
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North Carolina, United States
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Posted: Sunday, June 05, 2005 - 09:17 PM UTC
I've already built one Patton variant, but would gladly do another.
Elad
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Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Joined: June 19, 2004
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Posted: Monday, June 06, 2005 - 05:23 AM UTC
first, we have a campaign name: Ol' Blood N' Guts.
hats off to Sabot- thats a very fitting name for our campaign and the cool thing is that it catched on with everybody instantly so from now on the Patton campaign will be refered to as OBG.

I'm also glad to announce that we passed the ten participants minimum.
in order to make everybody's participation assured I want to know if there is anyone who wishes to change the starting and/or ending dates of the campaign?
I plan to submit the campaign for the cosideration of the campaign managment team before the weekend.

ShermiesRule
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Michigan, United States
Joined: December 11, 2003
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Posted: Monday, June 06, 2005 - 06:06 AM UTC
Isn't there a moratorium on campaigns until later in 2005? There were a lot of campaigns awaiting approval that got deleted waiting for some of the active campaigns to finish. Too many times extensions were running into proposed campaigns.

You might want to check with the staff
Sabot
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Posted: Monday, June 06, 2005 - 06:11 AM UTC
Does anyone have any thoughts about allowing some other Patton related kits like a Patton figure or the Skybow/AFV Club Patton command car or the Italeri M3 White Scout Car done in Patton's N. Africa markings? I'm not married to this idea, just kicking it into the ring for some discussion.


Remember to allow various scales like 1/72, 1/48, 1/50, 1/32, 1/35, 1/16, etc.

Yes, there are Patton tank model kits in the above listed scales. With the exception of the 1/16 scale Tamiya M26 Pershing, I have Patton kits in the above scales.
GunTruck
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California, United States
Joined: December 01, 2001
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Posted: Monday, June 06, 2005 - 06:38 AM UTC

Quoted Text

Isn't there a moratorium on campaigns until later in 2005? There were a lot of campaigns awaiting approval that got deleted waiting for some of the active campaigns to finish. Too many times extensions were running into proposed campaigns.

You might want to check with the staff



Yes - this is true. Think 2006 for this proposal.

Gunnie
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Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Joined: January 08, 2005
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Posted: Monday, June 06, 2005 - 08:43 AM UTC
As in CCC, I am still with you.. got the Tamiya M26 waiting aswell

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