exdraken Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 not wanting to get political here, but any chance for an ad-hoc Ukrainian (Forces and kits) GB? 🇺🇦 EDIT: scope could of course be enlarged by including kits "Made in Ukraine" it would not fit into my GB schedule, but the current war also does not in most agendas.. I would most likely build a fighter.... Su-25, MiG-29, Su-27? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 I'd be interested in this one Werner, Su-27. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bradley Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 Just a thought - might it appeal further if it included kits of Ukrainian origin? I'm not interested in building anything Russian, regardless of user, but I have plenty of kits from Ukraine I could build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 (edited) If we were to do this during the summer....... maybe the recently destroyed Antonov 225.... If sooner, and we include Ukrainian manufactured kits, I'll find something by Mikromir. Edited March 1, 2022 by Adam Poultney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dromia Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 Too soon. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 (edited) I might have a mig or two that could be done in Ukrainian colours, need to do some research. I know the current airforce flies Flankers and Frogfoots. Edited March 1, 2022 by Marklo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted March 2, 2022 Author Share Posted March 2, 2022 21 hours ago, Marklo said: I might have a mig or two that could be done in Ukrainian colours, need to do some research. I know the current airforce flies Flankers and Frogfoots. and MiG-29s and Su-24s at least in theory, if any are still airworthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted March 2, 2022 Author Share Posted March 2, 2022 On 3/1/2022 at 12:08 PM, dromia said: Too soon. too soon for what you mean? for a GB? not sure if starting one much later would make any sense at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dromia Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 Obviously we see it differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil_Toast_RSA Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 I could be persuaded to join this rather easily. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted March 2, 2022 Author Share Posted March 2, 2022 16 minutes ago, dromia said: Obviously we see it differently. care to elaborate a bit please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dromia Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 I think it is too soon for this GB and you don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torbjorn Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, dromia said: I think it is too soon for this GB and you don't. It’s a show of support. Not “oh cool a new war to make models for”. edit: to reinforce that, I’d propose a special rule of no models of subjects in the current war. If so I’m in. Edited March 2, 2022 by Torbjorn 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 I was interested until I realized all those Ukrainian Flankers would be best built using ****** model kits - definitely a no-go for me from now on. But I'll wave the yellow and blue flag while building an ICM Do 215 in a group build coming soon at our favorite modelling forum. Slavia Ukraini 🇺🇦. V-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted March 2, 2022 Author Share Posted March 2, 2022 2 hours ago, vppelt68 said: I was interested until I realized all those Ukrainian Flankers would be best built using ****** model kits - definitely a no-go for me from now on. But I'll wave the yellow and blue flag while building an ICM Do 215 in a group build coming soon at our favorite modelling forum. Slavia Ukraini 🇺🇦. V-P In 48th scale I'd suggest either GWH B or UB models, GWH is Chinese as far as I know... As do KittyHawk ir Trumpeter I think in 1/72 🇺🇦 ICM also does a single seat Flanker B... https://www.scalemates.com/kits/icm-72221-su-27-flanker--142713 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 Understand fully the arguments against this happening but if it does I shall join, planning a Ukrainian display flanker from a time long before the troubles started. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert falcon Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 Can’t think of a more appropriate way of showing support on a modellers forum. If this would be possible, I would do my outmost to find time to participate Werner, but I would be building something non-military. Maybe an Antonov cargo plane or an Airbus A320 in an 🇺🇦 livery? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 Set it up and I'll be in. Maybe a Revell 1:72 T-80 something would be kosher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 I have been thinking over the last disturbing days of proposing an "out of schedule" GB for "Made in Ukraine kits", starting as soon as possible, so I find @exdraken idea excellent. Of course "In Ukranian markings" would go hand in hand. I would be in with some civilian subjects by Ukranian kit makers as long as we also ad @Torbjorn proposed rule rule of "No models of subjects in the current war", which I think shows good taste. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 (edited) This was discussed on another forum, and there was a body of opinion that given the currency of the terrible events, it could be seen as "taking sides" and thus political. [Edit: For avoidance of doubt, I am not favouring any side with that statement.] Edited March 3, 2022 by MikeC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted March 3, 2022 Author Share Posted March 3, 2022 34 minutes ago, MikeC said: This was discussed on another forum, and there was a body of opinion that given the currency of the terrible events, it could be seen as "taking sides" and thus political. [Edit: For avoidance of doubt, I am not favouring any side with that statement.] political discussion, name calling blaming etc... and siding with the hugely affected 🇺🇦 population is not the same thing in my opinion. I would be in with the later. I also suggest that as soon as you call the events "terrible" you are doing exactly the same. and they certainly are terrible for all involved.... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 5 minutes ago, exdraken said: political discussion, name calling blaming etc... and siding with the hugely affected 🇺🇦 population is not the same thing in my opinion. I would be in with the later. I also suggest that as soon as you call the events "terrible" you are doing exactly the same. and they certainly are terrible for all involved.... Nope, disagree, I am not taking sides: war is terrible for both sides, and always has been. Anyway, it would be a mods' decision, not mine, I'm simply putting another point of view, although it is one I agree with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torbjorn Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 1 hour ago, MikeC said: This was discussed on another forum, and there was a body of opinion that given the currency of the terrible events, it could be seen as "taking sides" and thus political. [Edit: For avoidance of doubt, I am not favouring any side with that statement.] Yes, it could be considered taking sides, but also consider: 1) the war is in Ukraine, not in Russia. It’s Ukrainian cities that are being levelled to dust. 2) if you do consider it taking sides, it’s not exactly a controversial choice, considering the UN vote yesterday It’s up to the mods of course - that’ll be my last post on the topic. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 I'd support this Group Build if it gets the go-ahead . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One 48 Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 Not normal procedure, but what if each entrant donated a minimum entry fee of £5 or more to enter and the pot (if they finish or not) goes to Humanitarian aid to Ukraine ASAP, probably would not mount to much in the grand scheme, but every little helps. Realistically, this could go on for decades or perhaps much less in the worst possible way? I do appreciate sentiments for and against though, just thinking aloud is my intention here, not politically, if it were to go ahead I would join in and donate. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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