Enzo the Magnificent Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 I'm surprised no one has yet suggested this subject. Next year will be the 30th anniversary of the major combat phase of the Gulf War. Known as Operation Desert Storm by the US, it went by other names: Op Granby in the UK; Op Daguet by France; Op Friction in Canada; Op Damask in Australia. There were lots of other names as well. Desert Storm was, in my opinion, the start of modern precision warfare as we know it. I feel it should be commemorated with a groupbuild. When Mike gave me the role of Group Build Moderator, he told me that I was like He-Man. I thought he meant I had to wear a silly haircut and a leather harness thingy wot was bound to chafe. Thankfully no. He meant that I have the POWER !!!! Well, that power had obviously gone to my head. Because I feel the subject is so important I am going to add it into the mix as a fixture for 2021, bypassing the annual bunfight. We can discuss rules in this thread. The GB will commence on 17 January 2021. The end date is 16 May 2021. The end date has no historical significance. I just didn't want a GB that would last for 42 days. I am happy to act as host but I would appreciate a co-host. Any suggestions for the rules? 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 12 hours ago, Enzo Matrix said: Any suggestions for the rules? I was thinking of suggesting this for a GB as @modelling minion asked me too, just trying to figure out how to word it. Only equipment that participated during the dates of the war. Some US aircraft carriers were there for Desert Shield (as the Americans called it) but were not there for the actual war, being replaced by another carrier. Also RAF Tornado F3s were rotated about due to their MOD state. Count me in for this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 4 minutes ago, Jabba said: Only equipment that participated during the dates of the war. Some US aircraft carriers were there for Desert Shield (as the Americans called it) but were not there for the actual war, being replaced by another carrier. How about we modify that to "Only coalition equipment that participated during the dates of the war". That way we can include Iraqi and Kuwaiti equipment that saw combat in the initial invasion. Maybe a Kuwaiti Chieftain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Count me in. As @Jabba is curator of the IPMS Gulf War SIG, he's a very valuable person to have as a consultant (if you know what I mean ). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Count me in for this one, it was the first conflict that I was fully aware of the events etc. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 13 minutes ago, Enzo Matrix said: How about we modify that to "Only coalition equipment that participated during the dates of the war". That way we can include Iraqi and Kuwaiti equipment that saw combat in the initial invasion. Maybe a Kuwaiti Chieftain. Certainly, there are the pictures of the Kuwaiti Saladins vainly firing at the Iraqi tanks defending the Royal Palace. Don't forget that the Kuwaitis did fly operational combat flights during the conflict. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 5 minutes ago, Jabba said: Don't forget that the Kuwaitis did fly operational combat flights during the conflict. Definitely. I know about that from personal experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 I think that the main rule would be if it took part in the actual war, and the invasion that caused the war, it can be made. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 8 minutes ago, Jabba said: Certainly, there are the pictures of the Kuwaiti Saladins vainly firing at the Iraqi tanks defending the Royal Palace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 (edited) I can build a Victor K2, they were involved in the gulf until retirement in 1993. I'm in. In fact I'm working on one now, but you know what's better than one Victor K2? Two Victor K2s. Edited June 17, 2020 by Adam Poultney 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 (edited) Count me in What about the civilian crews that came in to clean up Husseins scorched earth oil field fires ? Would Civilian equipment be allowed ? I think Red Adair deserves his due for cleaning that mess up way quicker than it was ever thought possible. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Adair Edited June 17, 2020 by Corsairfoxfouruncle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 6 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Count me in What about the civilian crews that came in to clean up Husseins scorched earth oil field fires ? My gut tells me yes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Erm... I may have just read this thread and then immediately ordered a 1/48 Tornado to build for this GB.... Dan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 6 minutes ago, Daniel said: Erm... I may have just read this thread and then immediately ordered a 1/48 Tornado to build for this GB.... Dan If you want to build it sooner there is a Tornado single type build coming up in the fall. If not I think that would be a great option for this build as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Just now, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: If you want to build it sooner there is a Tornado single type build coming up in the fall. If not I think that would be a great option for this build as well. That’s a good call.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Certainly up for this one, especially as I may have given @Jabba a prod about it, all innocently you understand. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 11 hours ago, Enzo Matrix said: How about we modify that to "Only coalition equipment that participated during the dates of the war". That way we can include Iraqi and Kuwaiti equipment that saw combat in the initial invasion. Maybe a Kuwaiti Chieftain. I forgot to mention that Iraqi forces that were in the theatre of operation during the war (not just the invasion) should also be included, as some of them put up a bit of a fight (battle of khafji etc) before being deployed elsewhere. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 Good morning Enzo Please add my name to the list (I have a French Air Force Jaguar in mind ..) . Best Regards Patrice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 I’m in too @Enzo Matrix, Will come up with something suitable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 I am in. With what?! I don't know jet, but there will be something In my stash. I am shure. Cheers, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Buysse Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Hi, Good call, Enzo. I was hoping that there was going to be a GB for this somewhere. My entry will most likely be the new Airfix 1/72 scale RAF Buccaneer. If that one doesn't get released by then, I'll switch to a GWH 1/144 scale Victor K2. Cheers, Stefan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert falcon Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 No matter the rules, I would like to be in please. Cheers Johnny b 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim R-T-C Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 I'd be interested, I like representing the more modern conflicts. I've got a Brengun resin and brass T62 that would suit Iraqi colours. Maybe some whitemetal Warriors from Arrowhead for British forces too...🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 I’m in, I like a desert warfare topic and scheme. No idea what builds but certainly in 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Missed this Please count me in, I've a number of kits that I could enter! Cheers Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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