Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Im definitely in as my original post says. Im thinking Armor as I'm kind of getting the bug for them. Leopard tanks both Marks 1 & 2 would be eligible Im guessing. I have a thread up in armor https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235054168-leopard-in-135th-new-questions/ looking for the same answers. Any help in that direction would be gratefully appreciated ? I did originally want to do a Canadian 1A5. However a Mk.2 in any NATO markings from the 90’s, would be good option as well. Dennis 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 7 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Im definitely in as my original post says. Im thinking Armor as I'm kind of getting the bug for them. Leopard tanks both Marks 1 & 2 would be eligible Im guessing. I have a thread up in armor https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235054168-leopard-in-135th-new-questions/ looking for the same answers. Any help in that direction would be gratefully appreciated ? I did originally want to do a Canadian 1A5. However a Mk.2 in any NATO markings from the 90’s, would be good option as well. Dennis Looks like either would be good. Just have to watch out for late Leopard 2s, you'll want an A5 or earlier variant. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leopard_1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leopard_2 One of those would be a cool project. They are on my radar if I happen to catch one on sale. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 On 4/18/2019 at 3:57 AM, trickyrich said: gosh did we just have this GB??? How about NATO vs Putin GB?? NATO Vs Putin would certainly be an overarching theme within this edition of the series. On 4/18/2019 at 6:22 AM, exdraken said: That would be a "current" GB then, no? 2010-2019.... Hopefully this vs. Putin ends soon... Not too useful having another Cold War... (better than a hot one obviously.....) By the way, ending the Kosovo war in June 1999, the Russians overtook NATO by surprise deploying forces.... Mi-24s and Special Forces..... That would definitely qualify, no? Hmm, I doubt we'll ever seen a true end to the West/East posturing, it has too great a political value for both sides The Kosovo War is very much a 90s conflict so should form a reoccuring theme for this GB and the Mi-24 with its associated Special Forces troops would most certainly qualify. I'd love to see examples of both modelled. Hint, hint... On 4/19/2019 at 7:59 AM, rafalbert said: Go on then..... Dave Good man 14 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Im definitely in as my original post says. Im thinking Armor as I'm kind of getting the bug for them. Leopard tanks both Marks 1 & 2 would be eligible Im guessing. I have a thread up in armor https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235054168-leopard-in-135th-new-questions/ looking for the same answers. Any help in that direction would be gratefully appreciated ? I did originally want to do a Canadian 1A5. However a Mk.2 in any NATO markings from the 90’s, would be good option as well. Dennis Nice! The Leopard always looked to be a potent weapon from what little experience I had of them 14 hours ago, helios16v said: Looks like either would be good. Just have to watch out for late Leopard 2s, you'll want an A5 or earlier variant. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leopard_1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leopard_2 One of those would be a cool project. They are on my radar if I happen to catch one on sale. Hope you do as I'd love to see a few Leopards in this edition of the series 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 Yes please Col. Did my first NATO tour towards the end of the 90s. Sure I can conjure something suitable. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 I’m in. Time that GWH MiG-29 got built! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 It would be hard to call this a "NATO Vs. Warsaw Pact", as the latter disbanded early in the decade, in any case the '90s were quite turbulent years in Europe, with a lot of changes so I feel that it would be good to continue the series. Plenty of interesting subjects here, with countries switching from one alliance to the other, the birth of new countries with new armed forces and the sad years of the war in former Yugoslavia. Please count me in ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted April 24, 2019 Author Share Posted April 24, 2019 @Hockeyboy76 @zebra @Giorgio N it's my great pleasure to add your names to the list Anyone else ready for another round of this fun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 I am in, with what I haven't got a clue jet? Will see when it starts, but there will be something in my stash for it. Cheers, 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_R Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Sign me up. I've done every previous edition and I feel the need to build some MBTs. Leopard 2 and Challenger 2 for sure and maybe something from the east of Europe if I can get my head around all those T-something or others. Dave. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Go on then, it would be rude not to seeing as I've done a couple of the others Don't want to do a Tonka as that's already an STGB in planning, maybe time to tackle the Jaguar GR1 or the Harrier GR7 in 1/48th, not sure what decals the kits come with, but I'm sure something will fit in this slot nicely with one of them Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted May 7, 2019 Author Share Posted May 7, 2019 10 hours ago, Dave_R said: Sign me up. I've done every previous edition and I feel the need to build some MBTs. Leopard 2 and Challenger 2 for sure and maybe something from the east of Europe if I can get my head around all those T-something or others. Dave. Excellent! There was a good selection of interesting heavy metal going about on all sides during this era including plenty of those T-somethings 45 minutes ago, Redstaff said: Go on then, it would be rude not to seeing as I've done a couple of the others Don't want to do a Tonka as that's already an STGB in planning, maybe time to tackle the Jaguar GR1 or the Harrier GR7 in 1/48th, not sure what decals the kits come with, but I'm sure something will fit in this slot nicely with one of them Ian Okay then, since you insist Both the Jags and Harriers are cool subjects with plenty squadrons using them in a few different schemes during the 90s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Stick me down, something Czech or Polish 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 22 hours ago, Valkyrie said: Stick me down, something Czech or Polish Good man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Oh look, the Viggen comes w/ decals from F7 Wing from the '90s. 😈 Though I will admit it's probably going to be hard not to go w/ an ex-Warsaw aircraft..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted May 11, 2019 Author Share Posted May 11, 2019 14 minutes ago, helios16v said: Oh look, the Viggen comes w/ decals from F7 Wing from the '90s. 😈 Though I will admit it's probably going to be hard not to go w/ an ex-Warsaw aircraft..... The Viggen is always a cool subject. Balance it out with something ex-WarPac for a nice double build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creepy Pete Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 I'm in! Not sure what to build yet, but plenty in the stash. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 Good idea Col and a great way to follow the rest of the 'series '. Count me in with a nice big jet. Not sure what yet but plenty in the stash to choose from. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted May 14, 2019 Author Share Posted May 14, 2019 That's us on 25 names now The 90s were a chaotic time within Europe with a lot going on and plenty subjects to chose from in many different markings. Let's call it 'colourful' in a different way from the 50s edition of our GB series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Are we there yet? I was fumbling through my stash last night and looking through my Tamiya Eagle kit after RAAF whiffy discussions w/ Rich and stumbled across a set of Lakenheath F-15C decals I had forgotten I had picked up. Sooo many options in the stash. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskey Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 So is the Bosnia/Kosovo conflicts being included in this or no? Would be pretty cool to do Vega-31, or one of the F-16 MiG-29 killers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 25 minutes ago, whiskey said: So is the Bosnia/Kosovo conflicts being included in this or no? Would be pretty cool to do Vega-31, or one of the F-16 MiG-29 killers. Well, speaking as someone who got a NATO medal for service out there, it bloody should be! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 I suppose I've done the other decades, might as well do this one too. Does a melted wing count as a 'Nighthawk over Serbia' diorama ? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share Posted May 17, 2019 9 hours ago, whiskey said: So is the Bosnia/Kosovo conflicts being included in this or no? Would be pretty cool to do Vega-31, or one of the F-16 MiG-29 killers. Oh yes... 8 hours ago, Wez said: Well, speaking as someone who got a NATO medal for service out there, it bloody should be! ...it bloody well is! 8 hours ago, IanHx said: I suppose I've done the other decades, might as well do this one too. Does a melted wing count as a 'Nighthawk over Serbia' diorama ? Dioramas do indeed count and if you want to have a go at representing the pile of twisted alloys and smouldering plastic that F-117 became you're most welcome 14 hours ago, helios16v said: Are we there yet? I was fumbling through my stash last night and looking through my Tamiya Eagle kit after RAAF whiffy discussions w/ Rich and stumbled across a set of Lakenheath F-15C decals I had forgotten I had picked up. Sooo many options in the stash. 27 names now with @whiskeyand @IanHxon board so tantalizingly close Chris 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 1 minute ago, Col. said: Dioramas do indeed count and if you want to have a go at representing the pile of twisted alloys and smouldering plastic that F-117 became you're most welcome Nah, I'll pick a proper subject nearer the time. That was just my "can I complete a group build in 10 minutes?" contingency plan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskey Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 I just finished reading Stealth Fighter: A Year In The Life Of An F-117 Pilot by William O'Connor. He was in the same squadron as the pilot of Vega-31 during Kosovo in '99. It was really fascinating how he tells Vega's story, albeit briefly, and the aftermath of not just the Nighthawk's tactics but those of all the Allied aircraft. The pilot of Vega-31 has wanted to remain anonymous since the incident and not hog the spotlight, unlike others *cough cough* *Grady* *cough,* so anything about the shoot down is interesting to me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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