Hi all!

Just to let you know that the Garry Beebe's Dreadnoughts Campaign already has a gallery set up, for all of us to post the progress pics and the final pics of our builds.

The Gallery can be found here:

Gallery

For the moment, for obvious reasons, there are only some of my manufactured banners for this campaign and my proposal for the award - so if anyone needs a banner, just help your self.


Skipper

Hey skip

Can this gallery be used for in-box pictures or do we have to wait with that also until campaign starts?

Hi there Björn!

I think that following the good tradition, we can put the box cover and some pics of the model to build in this Campaign - showing our intentions :-)

But Gunny (Campaign Leader) should say the last word

Skipper

Bjorn..
I agree with skipper 100% on this detail...I think it's a great idea to post a few sneek peak shots of your proposed build! Let's see what everyone has planned for this truly wonderful campaign!
Gunny

As a disclaimer, I would like it noted that the banners under the heading, Steve's Banners...was the wonderful work of our very own Skipper. I only supplied some photos.

That is all.

Five more days, coaling is almost complete. We'll fire the boilers and then set to sea. I for one have my plumed hat at the ready and my cutlass is being sharpened.

All research has been done, procedures charted, and materials gathered. Just finishing up some tidbits on other projects for the next week. RARIN' TO GO

I'll be getting a bit of a late start, as I leave for vacation on Friday and won't be back until about the 7th. But since I'll be at the beach, for a week, I think I'll "survive" the wait. :-)

I suppose if the weather doesn't cooperate, I could shoot over to the "Nauticus" again. It's only about 45 minutes away and the Wisconsin is tied up there. Nice display (outside only unfortunately) if you're in the Norfolk, VA area.

Tom

This be mine.
Hopefully when I go to Oz-Con next weekend I can find a PE set for it and some WEM paints. I inherited this kit and as old as it is I'm amazed that the only thing missing is one deck gun.

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This will be an interesting built Steve

Skipper

Thanks Skip!
It's already been "one of those days"


I think it'll be fun too. I thought about picking up the 1/350th, but then I thought..nope this will be good for me. Besides, there's just something about this particular kit.


Until then
Steve

Greetings, Steve...
That Revell kit brings back fond memories of mine, sir...What are your plans? Are you going to build it stand alone, or in a Dio? Very interesting, indeed!
Gunny

It will be built as a stand alone. However, my father in law's last duty assignment was at SIMA at Pearl and I want it to go with one of two flags that he has that were flown over the Arizona.

I'm looking foward to it. I have developed something of a love affair with the Arizona and I have no real idea why. I think it's the lines of the ship. That transitional period...... That make any sense? There's a purity to it. I guess it still retains those 19th very early 20th Century attributes.

Take care
Steve

Here is my entry:



Haven't seen that one done much if at all. It's also my first ship, so it'll be fun and a learning experience.

Ahoy, Ben!
That's definitely an interesting entry, and a really good choice for you to get your "sea legs" on! Keep me posted on your progress when we get up and going...Three more days and counting!
Gunny

I know what ya' mean, Steve...can't agree with you more...
Gunny

The box art of that old Revell "Zona" kit has always been the most beautiful. Thanks for sharing Brought back memories. That and the PT 109 were among the first 5 kits I ever built.

Yo ho ho and a bottle of....
Ahoy mates! Tomorrow is the day that we have all been waiting for! Finally here, Phew!...I am so proud and happy to be a part of this all too special campaign here at the Big A...I wish that all involved will enjoy this nice, long, group build, and let's all discuss our projects together and learn something that we might not know about these beautiful warships...I want to let all involved know that i will be available always for any questions or problems about the campaign, and above all, lets have FUN with this one, folks! Oh yeah, here's a sneek peek at my entry...
Gunny

Dreadnoughts Campaigners or to any thinking of joining up -

I posted the following info in Campaigns Central Command" under Gunny's "Dreadnaughts - Last Call" but will re-post here so hopefully everyone gets a chance that might be interested.

Back when Garry Beebe first came up with this great idea for a Campaign, I asked him if he thought offering a "donation" of a 1/700th "Waterline" kit from a "stash" of these that I had, might encourage others to get involved. Garry thought it was a good idea and to honor Garry and that commitment, I'll make the offer again. This is for anyone, but primarily geared to those who have never built a warship before and weren't sure if they wanted to commit to the expense of getting a kit to try. I have a few 1/700 "Waterline" Battleship kits that I collected several years ago and will donate them to anyone interested in giving "Dreadnoughts" a try. The only requirement is that if you take a kit, you pledge to join the "Dreadnoughts Campaign" and complete it. It is a first come situation and you need to send me a PM with your address info. Here's what I have available;

1/720th Revell USS Pennsylvania
1/700th Tamiya British Nelson
1/700th Tamiya British Rodney
1/700th Tamiya German Gneisenau
1/700th Fujimi Japanese "Haruna"
1/700th Fujimi Japanese "Kongo"

The Campaign runs until 1 April 2006 (8 months) and I think I have a few more hiding in a packing box. I plan on hunting them out and will update the offer when I find more. Help us honor a very special person, Garry Beebe and participant in his Campaign. Helping, sharing, giving, and being a encouraging others in this great hobby is what Garry was and still is. Thanks Garry.

Blade48mrd

"Dreadnought" Campaigners-

On 14 November 1942, two days after the disasterous First Naval Battle of Guadacanal, Adm Lee's "Task Force" 64 consisting of the Battleships USS South Dakota and USS Washington, escorting Destroyers Benham, Walke, Preston, and Gwin headed east toward the "Slot" as Adm Kondo's force headed south, down the "Slot". Kondo's force had with it the Battleship Kirishima, Heavy Cruiser's Takao and Atago, Light Cruiser's Nagara and Sendai, and 8 Destroyers.
The naval action that followed was the first and only time during WWII that US fast Battleships met and fought in a surface engagement with Battleships of the enemy.
Kondo split his force into four columns and turned west to met the US forces. At 2317, USS Washington opened up on the Sendai and her destroyers who turned away and fled undamaged. Next, the Nagara and her 4 destroyers opened fire. US Destoyers Preston and Walke were devasted and both were sunk within 11 minutes. The USS South Dakota fired on and sank the Japanese destroyer Ayanami. Next, US destroyers Gwin and Benham were hit and forced out of action. In the last Japanese column was the Battleship Kirishima, the two heavy cruisers, and two destroyers. At 2350, right after USS South Dakota lost it's fire control radar, she was illuminated by Kirishima's searchlights and rapidly hit by 27 shells of 5in or larger. Losing No.3 turret disabled, and with uncontrollable fires in the superstructure, USS South Dakota was forced to withdraw. The USS Washington now opened up on Kirishima, hitting her with nine 16in rounds and over forty 5in rounds. With heavy damage and steering in circles, Kirishima withdrew and Kondo ordered a general withdrawal. Because Kirishima was so heavily damaged and unable to steer a straight course, she was abandoned, scuttled and sank at 0320 on 15 November 1942.
Sorry for the lengthy "history lesson", but this leads into why I've chosen to build the USS Washington as my Dreadnought's entry (apologies to M1Garand but as fellow resident of the State of Washington, I hope he'll understand). Anxious to start and learn more.

Blade48mrd

Hi all,
I have the old Heller 1/400 HMS Hood and the Airfix 1/600 HMS Nelson on line. We'll see which one wins out and actually makes it all the way through to commissioning. These will be the first ships I've attempted to build since the 60's - 70's. I have had a love affair going with the Hood for years without ever consumating the relationSHIP with a model. I am excited to get going and sharing the progress.
Plasticat

Hi all!

Just a quick note to say that the Gallery moved:

Gallery

Check your uploads again

Skipper

Thanks for the heads up, Rui...
Gunny