Hi, I would like to know if you guys are willing to participate in a ONU vehicles campaign? the main theme are those all white vehicles we see on the news around the world from time to time; if there are some camouflaged ones they will be welcome too. no "What if". scale will be from 1/72 to 1/24.

let me know

Happy Modeling

Byron

I'm in for this one but it depends on the schedule... 2010 maybe.

Howdy Y'all
Let me ask a stupid question. What is an ONU vehcile? When do you propose to do this campaign?
Thanks,
Don "Lakota"

United Nations

If its 2010 im in !

I have something lined up for this!

Again if its 2010 then I'm in. Having served under the Blue Beret I have a couple of ideas!!!!!!!

Cheers Mike

could be tempted always wanted to do a white warrior.

Hi again, Further to my earlier submission, the UN in Cyprus used British Vehicles. Also air cover. At the time I was in the Med, (41 Commando RM stationed in Malta) 1974 the Unit was tasked to serve the 6 months under the UN Banner. While there the UN were using the Bell Souiox helicopter. Would this be permissable, ie the aircraft for this campaign? Hope so as I have got a few ideas running through my head.......... including the ''flying bubble'' which I have in my stash plus a couple of landrovers...

Regards Mike

SNAP!

I fancie doing it with AA interior!

I could do this one if it runs late 2009 into 2010 I would build Academy's KIFV showing a Malaysian vehicle in UN service

Well, I was thinking only armor, but aircraft can be done as well; so this can be from 1/144 to 1/35 scale. Also will need a "wingman" ( I do not know the equivalent term for wingman in armor), someone interested?

Regarding the schedule, it can be from late 2009 to mid 2010.

Hi, Thanks for the inclusion of aircraft, well helos anyway, and the time frame seems OK, just have to pull my finger out on present commitments, ie finishing the renovation of my house!!!!!!!

Regards Mike

I am in. Do not know what I will build yet, but there should be plenty of oportunities. Start in winter 2009 or spring 2010 would be best I think.

I think that an ONU pacekeeper vehicles campaign is interesting because: a) the scheme is an anomaly, every other tank, apc, troop transport, recon, etc. is painted in order to make it hard to see, ONU vehicles say "Hey, here I am". b) the countries and the armor involved are from around the world, so there is variety. c) is so politicaly correct that even the French and Canadian has participate.

So, in order to define the subject and its rules, it will be as follows:
1.- only white vehicles, aircraft (yes, they are) and helos, no camouflaged ones. I was mistaken by IFOR/SFOR.
2.- scale 1/144 to 1/35.
3.- must have the UN script in the vehicle.
4.- there are plenty of UN missions so not " What-if ".
5.- as I am NOT an expert, it would be nice to include some background.
6.- it will be from November 12 2009 to May 10 2010.

We need 10 modelers, and we have so far:
1.- John/ Nito74.
2.- Jaymes Crowther/ Newfish.
3.- Mike Mortimore/ retiredmarine.
4.- Scott Sutherland/ Sudzonic ?
5.- Anthony/ Tojo72
6.- Jesper/ SGTJKJ

So, ask yourself: Am I man enough to wear white?==)

Allways remember that this is for fun.

Byron

im definetly in, UN vehicles are one of my soft spots.

glad to hear that.

Ok!!, We have so far:
1.- John/ Nito74.
2.- Jaymes Crowther/ Newfish.
3.- Mike Mortimore/ retiredmarine.
4.- Scott Sutherland/ Sudzonic.
5.- Anthony/ Tojo72.
6.- Jesper/ SGTJKJ.
7.- calvin/ calvin_ng.

Have fun

Byron

OK me too,but building what I haven't a clue !

There has been many UN vehicles in camo with only the letters UN applied.
Congo in the sixties for example.
Same goes for Sinai, Gaza and Cyprus.



/Thord

Anyone stumped on what to build?


Ideas

here another example of a Un vehicle that isn't white are they allowed?

Why not include IFOR and SFOR as well? Could be interesting.

I might be on for this. Been thinking about doing a ONU White Scout car from Kongo which had swedish crew members. I know that the decal sheet that comes with the Revell boxing is wrong in some plaices thou. Also doing a M8 armord car from Kongo have been in my mind for quite some time.

Thord: as I said before, I am no expert, so as long there is a picture to confirm the scheme, it is OK to post camouflaged ones. are you in?, you could be our 10th.

Jesper: as far as I know, IFOR/SFOR are NATO; it will be outside the scope of this campaign. but I think they will be an interesting campaign on they own.

If you are having trouble finding what to do, you should check the link Jaymes post http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?t=151353&page=1

Ok!!, We are almost there:
1.- John/ Nito74.
2.- Jaymes Crowther/ Newfish.
3.- Mike Mortimore/ retiredmarine.
4.- Scott Sutherland/ Sudzonic.
5.- Anthony/ Tojo72.
6.- Jesper/ SGTJKJ.
7.- Calvin/ calvin_ng.
8.- Mecanix.
9.- Henrik Eriksson/crucial_H
10.-

Byron

OK, no problem. I am still on with an all white vehicle.

Great tread with many interesting pictures.

You know, the fact that you are talking about peace, does not mean you can't carry a stick


this is an interesting conversion. what kind of AA is this? could they be available in 1/35?

Byron

Got a Luchs that could be used.

Enlist me then

OK!! we are ten now, eleven if you count me.

1.- John/ Nito74.
2.- Jaymes Crowther/ Newfish.
3.- Mike Mortimore/ retiredmarine.
4.- Scott Sutherland/ Sudzonic.
5.- Anthony/ Tojo72.
6.- Jesper/ SGTJKJ.
7.- Calvin/ calvin_ng.
8.- Mecanix.
9.- Henrik Eriksson/crucial_H
10.- Martyn crowther/martyncrowther

I have the ten, now what?

well, suppose have to inform someone and of course, get a ribbon. that´s easy.

Byron

Ruffus,

May I put forward that instead of "ONU Campaign" we use as a title what Scott said earlier, allbe it in a different context,

White Warriors ?

I have been thinking about a more interesting or caching name for this campaign, besides White Warriors, here are some Ideas
1.- UN Peacekeepers.
2.- Peacekeepers.
3.- UN big stick; you know "Speak softly and carry a big stick".

Not much imagination, ha!; well if you are ok with any of this names, I am open to suggestions.

Byron

Some Ideas for the ribbon

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3582/3576123739_f457d1040a_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3579/3576123733_316c21b343_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3417/3576123705_6359a03979_o.jpg

I know they have not give the GO!! to this campaing, but you have to be positive.

Byron