bianfuxia Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 (edited) In 2024 we have NATO GB covering Europe; also the Asia GB covering...Asia, and the South of the Rio Grande covering Central and South America and the Caribbean. And a year or two back we had the Africa GB. So here's one that's broader than a single alliance, wider than a single geographic region, and, of course, faster than a speeding bullet. Rim of the Pacific is for any subject from any country with a Pacific coast, from the end of WW2 to today. Military and non-military welcome. The list of the 40+ countries blessed with a Pacific Coast is below. If you've ever swum in the beautiful blue Pacific you'll know why I say blessed (unless you did so in Alaska, I suppose). It covers the US, Canada, USSR/Russia, China, Japan, a good amount of South East Asia, several Central and South American nations, Australia, New Zealand, and of course every last little Pacific Island State. For countries with a Pacific Coast and an Atlantic Coast (eg US, Canada, Mexico) or Pacific and Indian (like Australia), try to pick a squadron or unit or ship based in or operating in the Pacific. For example, get the Hasegawa "Pacific Squadrons" F-14, or build a Vladivostok-based Soviet Mig-25. The countries: East Asia Russian Federation/former USSR Japan North Korea South Korea People's Republic of China (incl Hong Kong & Macau) Taiwan (aka Republic of China) Southeast Asia Vietnam Cambodia Thailand Malaysia Singapore Brunei Indonesia Philippines Timor-Leste Oceania (Sovereign states) Australia Palau Federated States of Micronesia Papua New Guinea Solomon Islands Nauru Marshall Islands Vanuatu New Zealand Tuvalu Fiji Kiribati Tonga Samoa Niue Cook Islands North America Canada United States (incl Northern Mariana, Guam, American Samoa) Mexico Central America Guatemala El Salvador Honduras Nicaragua Costa Rica Panama South America Colombia Ecuador Peru Chile The signed up: 1. me 2. @Corsairfoxfouruncle 3. @zebra 4. @franky boy 5. @Chrisj2003 6. @trickyrich 7. @Grandboof 8. @ModelingEdmontonian 9. @John Masters 10. @helios16v 11. @Stefan Buysse 12. @Marklo 13. @Andres Alvarado 14. @bissyboat 15. @2996 Victor 16. @Jabba 17. @theplasticsurgeon 18. @Courageous 19. @Richard Humm 20. @Celestialsphere 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. Edited March 4 by bianfuxia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 Got plenty of options for Japan, Korean post war, and Korean war. Then there is the Vietnam war, everything USN/USMC AND USAF options. Also have more than enough for South & Central American pacific coasts. So you can sign me up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 This could be interesting, count me in. There are lots of places on the list that I've never done before and will get me scratching my head - all those Pacific island states for example - and I already have something in mind for PNG. I think there are a few places missing from the list as well - eg French overseas territories (New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Wallis and Futuna) - plus the Pitcairn Islands which of course is top of everyone's build list! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 Sounds like an interesting one. Please add me to list. Thanks James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisj2003 Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 So is this nearly half the world? Easily find loads in the stash, JASDF, Korean War, Nam, US, for this so sign me up. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 The Pacific was full of interesting stories before 1945 too. Samurai, Captain Cook to name two that immediately came to mind. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianfuxia Posted November 13, 2023 Author Share Posted November 13, 2023 3 hours ago, Bertie McBoatface said: The Pacific was full of interesting stories before 1945 too. Samurai, Captain Cook to name two that immediately came to mind. This is true but if it starts after WW2 it doesn't become a de facto Pacific Campaign GB 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 34 minutes ago, bianfuxia said: This is true but if it starts after WW2 it doesn't become a de facto Pacific Campaign GB What a brilliant idea, you cunning devil. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 great idea, it does need to be post WWII, else size wise it could get out of control. But if someone was to propose a similar one that ends August45, then they would neatly bookshelf together! But count me in, have quite a few eligible builds in the stash! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 Plenty to choose from . So Yes please Martin H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelingEdmontonian Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 Yup, I'll join 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianfuxia Posted November 15, 2023 Author Share Posted November 15, 2023 Welcome all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 Broad strokes! I like it! Count me in please. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Considering I'm from the Pacific Northwest (US), it'd be rude not to. Plenty of options, from Prowlers/Intruders that were home based at NASWI, to many options from WESTPAC deployed squadrons, some Aussie/Kiwi, and a few JASDF birds. And the Vietnam War options....I'm in trouble. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Buysse Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 Hi, Yes, I'd be interested in this one. 2025 is the 75th anniversary of the start of the Korean war which may not get enough interest, but a Korean war build could hitch a ride on this one. Cheers, Stefan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 I’ll bite. I have a Corsair in the stash that would do just fine. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andres Alvarado Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Hi @bianfuxia, please add my name to the list Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianfuxia Posted November 22, 2023 Author Share Posted November 22, 2023 On 11/20/2023 at 8:55 PM, Marklo said: I’ll bite. I have a Corsair in the stash that would do just fine. 3 hours ago, Andres Alvarado said: Hi @bianfuxia, please add my name to the list Cheers On 11/20/2023 at 10:40 AM, Stefan Buysse said: Hi, Yes, I'd be interested in this one. 2025 is the 75th anniversary of the start of the Korean war which may not get enough interest, but a Korean war build could hitch a ride on this one. Cheers, Stefan. On 11/18/2023 at 10:48 AM, helios16v said: Considering I'm from the Pacific Northwest (US), it'd be rude not to. Plenty of options, from Prowlers/Intruders that were home based at NASWI, to many options from WESTPAC deployed squadrons, some Aussie/Kiwi, and a few JASDF birds. And the Vietnam War options....I'm in trouble. On 11/16/2023 at 1:16 AM, John Masters said: Broad strokes! I like it! Count me in please. Welcome to you all! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 4 hours ago, bianfuxia said: 2025 is the 75th anniversary of the start of the Korean war which may not get enough interest That sounds like a good possibility for a GB all its own! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bissyboat Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 (edited) Well. The possibilities are endless here. Sign me up. My entry will be a floaty thing. Tamiya 1/700 JMSDF Defense Ship LST-4002 Shimokita. Waterline build with a lot of armour, helicopters, missile boats, hovercrafts. Tamiya 1/700 Shimokita ⚓👍 Edited November 30, 2023 by bissyboat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Yes, please, sign me up as well! Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianfuxia Posted December 1, 2023 Author Share Posted December 1, 2023 On 11/30/2023 at 11:14 AM, bissyboat said: Well. The possibilities are endless here. Sign me up. My entry will be a floaty thing. Tamiya 1/700 JMSDF Defense Ship LST-4002 Shimokita. Waterline build with a lot of armour, helicopters, missile boats, hovercrafts. Tamiya 1/700 Shimokita ⚓👍 Welcome - that's a great kit. 11 hours ago, 2996 Victor said: Yes, please, sign me up as well! Cheers, Mark Welcome Mark! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 I have a few that fit this GB, so please add my name to the list. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 I've just perused my stash on Scalemates, for eligible subjects. This has options for Alaska and Hawaii - so I'm in with something. This has tailcode NK, making it Pacific fleet. There may well be others lurking in my stash. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 I have a few options here, count me in. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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