Paul J Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Not sure if its been done but how about an Aces GB Lots of aircraft available. Even Tanks and subs and maybe other nautical vessels. As long as the person in charge of that aeroplane, tank or whatever, had that claim to fame of being an ACE in their role. WW1, WW2, Korean,and 'Nam wars and any other in between would be OK. All air arms, sea arms and land arms of all nations using warlike stuff welcome. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 OOOH OOOH ... Count me in Please ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 OMG! Another GB I am interested in. I am getting into trouble the next few years with all these great ideas! Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Yup, my whole collection is based around Aces - I'm in... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 now this is a new and interesting idea and I love! There are some really interesting and unusual choices available. 6 hours ago, Arniec said: OMG! Another GB I am interested in. I am getting into trouble the next few years with all these great ideas! Cheers, are you love it Arnold 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 As someone who seems to collect many related Osprey titles and DK decals ‘Aces’ sheets, this would appear to be a ‘Must Join’ GB. Please count me in. T’would also be nice to see a a set of three to four aircraft kits that at some point were all flown by the one Ace, now that’s something to think about? Cheers.. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted October 31, 2018 Author Share Posted October 31, 2018 Good response! I must add that despite I suggested it I am not too keen in hosting but willing to help as co host. Definitely not sure about the Quadrophenia idea......... sorry. but how does a Mod on a scooter rate an Ace??? And in what war???😒 Proper rules to be announced if this GB gets a go ahead. So far interested parties are: 1. Corsairfoxfouruncle 2. Arniec 3. Grey Beema 4. Rob G (??) 5. Trickyrich 6. Rabbit Leader 7. zegeye 8. TEMPEST MKV 9. Knight Flyer 10. antoine 11. Andwil 12. VppelT68 13. Valkyrie 14. Ted 15. caerbannog 16. oh! and me . Paul J 17. the plastic surgeon 18. Jack G 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Paul, I can act as Host if you like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_B Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 35 minutes ago, Paul J said: Definitely not sure about the Quadrophenia idea......... sorry. but how does a Mod rate an Ace??? And in what war???😒 Proper rules to be announced if this GB gets a go ahead. Wikipedia has a extensive list of aces (see under Flying Ace), that would provide a quick way to define an ace. Outside of aircraft I think the definition gets a lot harder. Cheers, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted October 31, 2018 Author Share Posted October 31, 2018 4 hours ago, trickyrich said: Paul, I can act as Host if you like? Lovely! Your experience will be helpful. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zegeye Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 I'm in for sure.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Good evening Paul Very interesting idea please count me in .. Cheers Patrice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted October 31, 2018 Author Share Posted October 31, 2018 Welcome aboard chaps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 14 hours ago, Paul J said: Corsairfox uncle four(???) Close enough 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Count me in too, have quite a few kits with ace schemes Preddy, Gabreski, Ritchie, Cunningham... no not that one - "Cats Eyes" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 13 hours ago, Paul_B said: Outside of aircraft I think the definition gets a lot harder. Tanks is one I can think of, however it seems Panzer aces get all the "publicity" - Wittmann, Carius etc I'm sure looking on the net should name Allies tank aces, just a question of confirming the markings and decals I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 6 hours ago, Knight_Flyer said: Tanks is one I can think of, however it seems Panzer aces get all the "publicity" - Wittmann, Carius etc I'm sure looking on the net should name Allies tank aces, just a question of confirming the markings and decals I guess. Sgt. W. Harris and his gunner D. Mackillop immediately came to my mind. In Lingevres mid-june -44 they knocked out five Panzer Lehr Panthers with their Firefly, of 4th troop A Squadron of 4/7 Royal Dragoon Guards. The Firefly would probably have been a mark Vc. V-P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Well, it doesn't come to mind of the majority, because it was quickly forgotten, During the Battle of Stonne, 16th may 1940, Char B1 Bis "Eure" from the 41ème BCC surprised a German armoured column in the town's main street. Pz.III mostly, with a few Pz.IV. There were thirteen of them. Ltn Pierre Billotte, TC, and its crew, destroyed them all, one after the other. Together with two PAKs found down the street on the other side of Stonne. Some kind of double ace in a day. Billotte was later wounded, then captured, and sent to a POW camp in Pomerania. From there, he escaped to USSR, where he was interned till the beginning of Barbarossa. He then became France representative in Moscow!!! But soon he left to the UK to join De Gaulle. He landed back in France at the head of a 2ème DB tactical group, liberating Paris. He then became a general, and went into politics after the war. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Whatever, I'm in. Ace theme is an highly classical one, but still very interesting to me. I'll find something, for sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 On 10/31/2018 at 9:00 AM, Grey Beema said: Yup, my whole collection is based around Aces - I'm in... Me too! Definitely interested in this one. AW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 How’d I miss this? Sign me up please !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 Almost forgotten about this. All recent applicants will be added to the tally! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Just an idea but might open it up, Mansell Senna F1 cars, any kind of racing, bikes, trucks....? Skywalkers X-wing? Not raiding the GB just seeing... Be a WWII Ace for me anyway.... Great idea, I might have to do a couple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 On 01/11/2018 at 08:05, vppelt68 said: Sgt. W. Harris and his gunner D. Mackillop immediately came to my mind. In Lingevres mid-june -44 they knocked out five Panzer Lehr Panthers with their Firefly, of 4th troop A Squadron of 4/7 Royal Dragoon Guards. The Firefly would probably have been a mark Vc. V-P Haha this wasn´t actually a sign-in on the GB, but I´d had done that sooner or later anyway, so no need to remove my name from the list. Subject? "Ässä". V-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddyf Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Count me interested! The list of potential aircraft alone is enourmous, then chuck in tanks, AFV’s, anti-tank guns, subs etc etc! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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