Anatol Pigwa Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 (edited) Hello, I'd like to propose a GB focusing on the Marines and naval landing operations they use. While the USMC, the Royal Marines and the SBS (I'd include them too!) are arguably the most famous ones, Wikipedia lists over a 100 of countries that have or had a naval infrantry force. Also this GB would allow a broad approach from planes, trough Rotorcraft, Landing craft, armour, to cars, boats and figures. I's also include Landing Ships, even though these are usually operated by Navies. Any takers? So Here is a list of: The Few. The Proud. The Brave. 1. Anatol Pigwa (Host) 2. Corsairfoxuncle 3. Marklo 4. Bigfoot 5. Andwil 6. Stefan Buysse 7. Jb65rams 8. theplasticsurgeon 9. CliffB 10.Bertie Psmith 11.toryu 12.desert falcon 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. ... Edited November 30, 2021 by Anatol Pigwa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 Yes always room for another USMC piece. Might do another PBJ (B-25). Or possibly a Helicopter from more recent times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 I’m sure I can find something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfoot Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Definitely in for this one, got a few marines themed things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anatol Pigwa Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 Welcome Coirsairfoxuncle, Marklo and bigfoot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Buysse Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Hi, Yes, I'm always prepared to build a USMC subject. Mainly 1/72 for the Vietnam era, but I'd like to build some 1/48 Hornets too. Not all in this GB of course, but I'll never run out of USMC subjects that I'd like to build. Cheers, Stefan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jb65rams Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Would a Wasp Class Assault Ship qualify? Not a problem if not, I realise it is probably pushing the boundaries a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anatol Pigwa Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 6 hours ago, Jb65rams said: Would a Wasp Class Assault Ship qualify? Not a problem if not, I realise it is probably pushing the boundaries a bit. Yes, they do! They would be quite useless without the Marines after all wouldn't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Good opportunity to add an AV-8A (at least) to my collection. Count me in please. AW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 (edited) I've just checked my stash. AV-8B USMC Harrier as a backstop - or this JSF, or a Tamiya 1/72 F-4D Skyray, count me in please. Edited November 8, 2021 by theplasticsurgeon skyray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jb65rams Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 10 hours ago, Anatol Pigwa said: Yes, they do! They would be quite useless without the Marines after all wouldn't they? Thank you. You can add me to list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Yes please. I've got a couple of Westland helicopters that could be made to fit the bill. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anatol Pigwa Posted November 11, 2021 Author Share Posted November 11, 2021 Welcome CliffB, Jb65rams, theplasticsurgeon, Andwil, and Stefan Buysse This is shaping up nicely already. We have a great variety of topics already hinted at, and ther is more to come (I will probably go for a Skyhawk or a chopper ). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Very interesting. This seems a paradoxically wide and yet narrow subject area. There's been some very interesting fighting vehicles 'in the air, on land, and sea' and deployed in 'ev'ry clime and place where they could take a gun'. And that's just one nation. Please add my name to your list, Anatol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 I put my hat in the ring - Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anatol Pigwa Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 On 06/11/2021 at 11:51, Anatol Pigwa said: Hello, I'd like to propose a GB focusing on the Marines and naval landing operations they use. While the USMC, the Royal Marines and the SBS (I'd include them too!) are arguably the most famous ones, Wikipedia lists over a 100 of countries that have or had a naval infrantry force. Also this GB would allow a broad approach from planes, trough Rotorcraft, Landing craft, armour, to cars, boats and figures. I's also include Landing Ships, even though these are usually operated by Navies. Any takers? So Here is a list of: The Few. The Proud. The Brave. 1. Anatol Pigwa (Host) 2. Corsairfoxuncle 3. Marklo 4. Bigfoot 5. Andwil 6. Stefan Buysse 7. Jb65rams 8. theplasticsurgeon 9. CliffB 10. Bertie Psmith 11.toryu 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anatol Pigwa Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 Welcomed to thed we Bernie and Toryu, It's great to count on your support. The appeal of Marines is, that it is not only a cross section trough all types of air, land and sea units, but you can also build some exciting historical stuff as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert falcon Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 A perfect excuse for building a helicopter! Count me in please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Spanish Marine Corps anyone? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_Marine_Infantry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anatol Pigwa Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share Posted November 30, 2021 On 29/11/2021 at 18:16, exdraken said: Spanish Marine Corps anyone? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_Marine_Infantry Ah, a man in the know pointing to the oldest Marines force in the world. There are so many more though: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marines 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 I would definifetly join in... but need to do a bit of research first... of course, I could always do a Hornet, Phantom, or Harrier in USMC colors... but...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anatol Pigwa Posted December 1, 2021 Author Share Posted December 1, 2021 12 hours ago, exdraken said: I would definifetly join in... but need to do a bit of research first... of course, I could always do a Hornet, Phantom, or Harrier in USMC colors... but...! Give yourself a push, I know you want to. Also I see you did quite a lot of research already: https://www.specialhobby.eu/en/our-own-production/special-hobby/fh-1-phantom-marines-first-jet.html?cur=1&force_sid=ov294npvt617o130h4n83hjd30&lang=1&redirected=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zegeye Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 37 minutes ago, Anatol Pigwa said: Give yourself a push, I know you want to. Also I see you did quite a lot of research already: https://www.specialhobby.eu/en/our-own-production/special-hobby/fh-1-phantom-marines-first-jet.html?cur=1&force_sid=ov294npvt617o130h4n83hjd30&lang=1&redirected=1 Give it a go then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anatol Pigwa Posted December 1, 2021 Author Share Posted December 1, 2021 8 minutes ago, exdraken said: Give it a go then I probably stick to rotorbaldes on this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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