Official Gator Navy Thread
Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted: Monday, February 02, 2009 - 12:17 PM UTC
Ahoy mates!
It's official, another fantastic MSW Campaign has begun!
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~Gunny
"And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by..."
#021
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Posted: Monday, February 02, 2009 - 12:28 PM UTC
hello all,
sorry about the late start to the thread,if you have any questions about this campaign let me or Kenny(Gator)know.with me in the dry dock,i appoint Kenny as At Sea XO.
hope to see some great starting photo's soon.
cheers,
Bruce
Fair Winds and Following Sea's, Always.
To my Friends, Death is as Light as a Feather, Duty is as Heavy as a Mountain.
I will all have my Hand on your Shoulder. Do not grieve for me I will allways be there for You.
#027
Louisiana, United States
Joined: April 13, 2005
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Posted: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 - 01:35 AM UTC
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hello all,
sorry about the late start to the thread,if you have any questions about this campaign let me or Kenny(Gator)know.with me in the dry dock,i appoint Kenny as At Sea XO.
hope to see some great starting photo's soon.
cheers,
Bruce
Thank you Bruce.
Alright my little amphibians, get building!
"Hark, now hear the sailors cry
Smell the sea and feel the sky
Let your soul and spirit fly into the mystic
Illinois, United States
Joined: March 16, 2002
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Posted: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 - 06:07 AM UTC
LOL !! When I read the subject title, I immediately thought " Oh, great ! Kenny has come out with a new product for ship rigging." I guess not, but (hint, hint) a 1/700 type product might not be a bad idea...just saying.
I don't know if I am going to be able to participate in this one, although I'd love to. As an ol' jar-head, amphib assault is right up my alley. Time, though, is really tight right now. But I sure will be watching this with great interest. Have a geat Campaign !
Cheers,
Mike
#027
Louisiana, United States
Joined: April 13, 2005
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Posted: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 - 07:22 AM UTC
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LOL !! When I read the subject title, I immediately thought " Oh, great ! Kenny has come out with a new product for ship rigging." I guess not, but (hint, hint) a 1/700 type product might not be a bad idea...just saying.
You're killing me Mike! I've tried to train spiders, but they just won't listen.
I got the last piece of the puzzle yesterday. I'll be building a 1/72 LCM(3) with Academy's 3/4 ton ambulance as cargo.
Kenny
"Hark, now hear the sailors cry
Smell the sea and feel the sky
Let your soul and spirit fly into the mystic
#021
Joined: August 02, 2007
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Posted: Thursday, February 05, 2009 - 07:09 AM UTC
hello Kenny,
i ma sorry about appointing you with out asking first.you were the only one i could think of to run the campaign in my absence.if you wish,you can be unappointed as the at Sea XO.
i should be able to take over all of my campaigns Monday.
your call.
thanks for everything.
cheers,
Bruce
Fair Winds and Following Sea's, Always.
To my Friends, Death is as Light as a Feather, Duty is as Heavy as a Mountain.
I will all have my Hand on your Shoulder. Do not grieve for me I will allways be there for You.
#027
Louisiana, United States
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Posted: Thursday, February 05, 2009 - 12:13 PM UTC
How about doing it together Bruce?
"Hark, now hear the sailors cry
Smell the sea and feel the sky
Let your soul and spirit fly into the mystic
#021
Joined: August 02, 2007
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Posted: Thursday, February 05, 2009 - 12:26 PM UTC
hello Kenny,
take the campaign out,Number One.
i was not sure if you would have the time.
thanks for your help.
cheers,
Bruce
Fair Winds and Following Sea's, Always.
To my Friends, Death is as Light as a Feather, Duty is as Heavy as a Mountain.
I will all have my Hand on your Shoulder. Do not grieve for me I will allways be there for You.
Florida, United States
Joined: August 09, 2006
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Posted: Monday, February 09, 2009 - 02:17 AM UTC
I’d hate to think that an armor guy would be the first to post his start in the campaign but;
This my parts list for the Italeri LVT (2) I am building for the campaign; Major kit is the Italeri
Then 3 Eduard sets, Floor Plates, Louver Bulkhead, LVT 2 Update
Trakz armor update
And Hard Corps Models “Doodles” Transfers
I was off to a slow start due to combining instructions but this was my final progress for the weekend;
Looking forward to more startups;
Bob
Sorry just noticed that there is a gallery for photos, did you want me to use that for my photos or just my final ones?
Zimbabwe
Joined: July 03, 2007
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Posted: Monday, February 09, 2009 - 03:14 AM UTC
Bob,
Nice start. It is OK if an armor guy gets out of the blocks early, somebody has to do it. It is nice to see some cross overs for this GB. Looking forward to your progess.
#027
Louisiana, United States
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Posted: Monday, February 09, 2009 - 06:16 AM UTC
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Sorry just noticed that there is a gallery for photos, did you want me to use that for my photos or just my final ones?
Yes you can. There is a "In Progress" folder you can put your photos.
Kenny
"Hark, now hear the sailors cry
Smell the sea and feel the sky
Let your soul and spirit fly into the mystic
#021
Joined: August 02, 2007
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Posted: Monday, February 09, 2009 - 12:49 PM UTC
hello Bob,
great start,looks like alot of small parts to do.watch out for the carpet monster they love small parts.
you can put your in progress photo's on this thread or in the gallery or both.it is up to you.
i do not look at the in progress gallery much,just the thread to see what everyone is doing.
i have 2 models to finish,then i will start my build.
thanks for sharing what you are building,and you might want to look at the Campaigns starting later this year.there might be something that will be interesting to you.
cheers,
Bruce
Fair Winds and Following Sea's, Always.
To my Friends, Death is as Light as a Feather, Duty is as Heavy as a Mountain.
I will all have my Hand on your Shoulder. Do not grieve for me I will allways be there for You.
Alabama, United States
Joined: August 07, 2004
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Posted: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 - 03:58 AM UTC
Wow! this has been a sobbering day for me.
While doing research for this campaine I went to the Infantry Museum at Ft Benning for some info, and while I was there I met 2 young Troopers ready to go to Iraq.
They glorified war and made it sound like a video game, I have 4 combat tours and I didnt even give advice!
Thank God we have Troops like this, and my prayers go with them.
Todd
Happieness is a belt fed weapon!
#027
Louisiana, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 - 06:36 AM UTC
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I’d hate to think that an armor guy would be the first to post his start in the campaign but;
Well, ship builders have to raise steam before we can engage the engines.
Kenny
"Hark, now hear the sailors cry
Smell the sea and feel the sky
Let your soul and spirit fly into the mystic
Florida, United States
Joined: August 09, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 02:52 AM UTC
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I’d hate to think that an armor guy would be the first to post his start in the campaign but;
Well, ship builders have to raise steam before we can engage the engines.
Kenny
What happened to those good old days of Gas Turbines?
And yes I did send some weekend warriors down for a bucket of steam.
Bob
Lisboa, Portugal
Joined: February 28, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 08:39 AM UTC
Well, although not my entry for this Campaign, I leave here a teaser... a long overdue MOD - stay tuned!
I'll post my intended entry for Gator Navy tomorrow!
Rui
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Zimbabwe
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Posted: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 09:10 AM UTC
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I’d hate to think that an armor guy would be the first to post his start in the campaign but;
Well, ship builders have to raise steam before we can engage the engines.
Kenny
What happened to those good old days of Gas Turbines?
And yes I did send some weekend warriors down for a bucket of steam.
Bob
I love gas turbine, 5 minutes to full power, if those darm GSE's have thigns working right. Us GSM's were always squared away.
California, United States
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Posted: Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 06:22 AM UTC
Very cool post, Rui. A compact scene that says a lot.
--Karl
On the ways:
1:96 USS Constitution
1:96 USS Richmond (1862)
Launched:
1:96 USS Cumberland (1862)
Lisboa, Portugal
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Posted: Friday, February 13, 2009 - 07:35 AM UTC
Thanks Karl
I only hope this small dio serves as a motivator/teaser for the other entrants!
So, my entry will be this:
Don't know yet how the layout will be, but probably will not use all the crafts included in the box.
One of our club members (AMA - Almada's Modeling Association) some years ago made this:
but I am not going to replicate it or make another beach head diorama like the LST one (you have to keep making "new" things!)
I'll have to try and finish my "TinCan around the world" entry before attempting to start anything else though
Cheers,
Rui
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#021
Joined: August 02, 2007
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Posted: Friday, February 13, 2009 - 10:28 AM UTC
hello Rui,
great looking set.i do not think that i have ever seen that Soviet Set.where did you get it?
thanks for sharing and i know you will make another one of your great dio's.
cheers,
Bruce
Fair Winds and Following Sea's, Always.
To my Friends, Death is as Light as a Feather, Duty is as Heavy as a Mountain.
I will all have my Hand on your Shoulder. Do not grieve for me I will allways be there for You.
Maryland, United States
Joined: December 27, 2006
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Posted: Friday, February 13, 2009 - 01:09 PM UTC
Rui, I'm looking forward to more!
This is going to be one of those last minute campaigns for me, but I'm still locked in for the JMSDF Shimokita.
-------Dade =)
Works In Progress (Yikes!)... 1/250 Otaki IJN Musashi (since 2008!)... and whatever pops up to keep me from away from the Musashi... lol
Lisboa, Portugal
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Posted: Friday, February 13, 2009 - 04:17 PM UTC
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hello Rui,
great looking set.i do not think that i have ever seen that Soviet Set.where did you get it?
thanks for sharing and i know you will make another one of your great dio's.
cheers,
Bruce
Hi Bruce - I guess you are hitching to get one of these, right?
I have it for a long time, bought at a LHS cheap - back then these DML/Dragon sets were cheap.
You can check ebay, sometimes they pop-up at a reasonable price, other times they go too expensive... so, my advice is: pay attention!
Let's see what comes out of this
My wild guess is: a Gator Navy Dio
Cheers and continue your recovery
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Rui, I'm looking forward to more!
This is going to be one of those last minute campaigns for me, but I'm still locked in for the JMSDF Shimokita.
Hi Dade!
Thanks, but has I said to Bruce, there are some things first
I understand perfectly your "pain", but the Shimokita is a good modern choice (big and full of potential for a compact action scene, as there are already some in our MOD's).
Rui
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Florida, United States
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Posted: Sunday, February 15, 2009 - 06:57 AM UTC
Bruce- Carpet monster 2, me -1 I'll find that other one if it kills me.
This is what I have so far,
That Louvre bulkhead was a snap to put together and looks great.
And then all together. Moving along;
No seabats on this puppy.
Thanks for looking and good luck on your builds,
Bob
Might as well add on what I completed this afternoon;
I know it's not perfect but after 2 hours of cutting and grinding I got it to fit! It's an old Verlinden update kit I had hidden away for the LVT (A)1.
And I also placed the floor grates.
#021
Joined: August 02, 2007
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Posted: Sunday, February 15, 2009 - 11:47 AM UTC
hello Bob,
the carpet monster just loves parts.i found a part for my Tiger 1 build 22 feet away from my work bench.good luck finding the other part.maybe you need to feed the carpet monster with some extra spruce and it might give the lost part back.
thanks for the update,your build is looking great.
cheers,
Bruce
Fair Winds and Following Sea's, Always.
To my Friends, Death is as Light as a Feather, Duty is as Heavy as a Mountain.
I will all have my Hand on your Shoulder. Do not grieve for me I will allways be there for You.
#027
Louisiana, United States
Joined: April 13, 2005
KitMaker: 5,422 posts
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Posted: Sunday, February 15, 2009 - 01:39 PM UTC
Nice work Bob.
This is what I have in mind:
A Normandy LCM(3)...
Carrying a 3/4 Ambulance...
With corpsman...
All in 1/72 scale.
"Hark, now hear the sailors cry
Smell the sea and feel the sky
Let your soul and spirit fly into the mystic
