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phil2015
_VISITCOMMUNITY
Illinois, United States
Joined: July 27, 2015
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Posted: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 - 06:14 AM UTC

Is this campaign happening?
MichaelSatin
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AEROSCALE
_VISITCOMMUNITY
Colorado, United States
Joined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 3,909 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 - 08:14 AM UTC

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Is this campaign happening?



I haven't seen a proposal yet, but I'm watching.

Michael
SHAKY962
_VISITCOMMUNITY
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Joined: May 21, 2012
KitMaker: 765 posts
AeroScale: 316 posts
Posted: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 - 02:28 PM UTC
IŽm in too. Maybe A-26 or P-47. I have two harriers in the stash too.
Johnnych01
_VISITCOMMUNITY
England - South West, United Kingdom
Joined: June 29, 2019
KitMaker: 604 posts
AeroScale: 32 posts
Posted: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 - 05:51 PM UTC
On paper there are about 13 of us confirmed we are wanting to do it, so it must just need the actual proposal being submitted ? ......

I'm now not sure what to build for this though. I was going to do the 1/32 Revell Harrier, but I cant find any decent reviews of it, and the kit itself looks pretty big once complete and I dont know if thats going to work with my storage limitations.... so I may drop down to a 1/48 ... but which ....... Maybe a Harrier .. or an A10, Bronco and then I saw a Skyraider..... so much confusion lol
md72
#439
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Washington, United States
Joined: November 05, 2005
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Posted: Thursday, October 01, 2020 - 03:03 AM UTC
OK, got off of my fat behind and got it submitted. Let's see how this shapes up.
MichaelSatin
Staff MemberCampaigns Administrator
AEROSCALE
_VISITCOMMUNITY
Colorado, United States
Joined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 3,909 posts
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Posted: Thursday, October 01, 2020 - 03:57 AM UTC
And just like that, BOOM, this campaign is APPROVED!

It will run from 1 December, 2020 through 6 September, 2021. To see the rules and enlist go here.

Lots of choices!

Michael
Johnnych01
_VISITCOMMUNITY
England - South West, United Kingdom
Joined: June 29, 2019
KitMaker: 604 posts
AeroScale: 32 posts
Posted: Thursday, October 01, 2020 - 04:49 AM UTC
Ok, and I'm in.... Will be doing a 1/48 Gulf War Tornado or an A10 Thunderbolt, plenty of time to decide on which one.
md72
#439
_VISITCOMMUNITY
Washington, United States
Joined: November 05, 2005
KitMaker: 4,950 posts
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Posted: Thursday, October 01, 2020 - 07:49 AM UTC
LOL, my first campaign, and I'm not even the first person to sign up. My victim of choice is the A-7 since my dad worked on them years ago. Current plan is the Hasegawa 1/72 A-7A, most likely in the Kit's VA-56 markings.
Shrimpman
_VISITCOMMUNITY
Dublin, Ireland
Joined: August 14, 2016
KitMaker: 148 posts
AeroScale: 123 posts
Posted: Friday, October 02, 2020 - 07:29 AM UTC
I would happily join in with a Typhoon or a Thunderbolt.
phil2015
_VISITCOMMUNITY
Illinois, United States
Joined: July 27, 2015
KitMaker: 502 posts
AeroScale: 110 posts
Posted: Saturday, October 03, 2020 - 01:49 AM UTC

Thanks md for submitting and Michael for approving.

I just ordered a 1/48 phantom. I will do that for this campaign. I'll paint it for the Marines in Nam and load it out with lots of things that move mud, I promise.

md72
#439
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Washington, United States
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Posted: Saturday, October 03, 2020 - 03:50 AM UTC
You're welcome, I'm a bit surprised it's taken off like this.

This is the current lineup:
Phil2015 (Phil) – 1/48 F-4 Phantom USMC
Shrimpman (Krzysztof Iwan) – Typhoon or Thunderbolt
Johnnych01 (John Hagan) – 1/48 Typhoon or A-10 Thunderbolt II
MD72 (Mark Doremus) – 1/72 A-7A USN
magnusf () – Enlisted
PasiAhopelto () -- Enlisted
RhinoSpit () -- Enlisted
rochaped () -- Enlisted
SHAKY962 () -- Enlisted
Sleepwalker71 () -- Enlisted

So let's get those mission plans reviewed.

Krzysztof, don't forget to enlist.
SGTJKJ
#041
_VISITCOMMUNITY
Kobenhavn, Denmark
Joined: July 20, 2006
KitMaker: 10,069 posts
AeroScale: 3,788 posts
Posted: Wednesday, October 07, 2020 - 03:26 AM UTC
I just signed up.

I am thinking a euro fighter, FW-190F-8, A-10, or a Dragonfly. In other words I have not decided yet
md72
#439
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Washington, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, October 07, 2020 - 03:59 AM UTC
I guess it would be polite of me to share the signup page.
There's 10!!. I don't believe it.
Johnnych01
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England - South West, United Kingdom
Joined: June 29, 2019
KitMaker: 604 posts
AeroScale: 32 posts
Posted: Wednesday, October 07, 2020 - 06:18 AM UTC
Mark, no big deal but mine was 1/48 Tornado or A10... Leaning towards the Tornado.....
AussieReg
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#007
_VISITCOMMUNITY
Victoria, Australia
Joined: June 09, 2009
KitMaker: 8,156 posts
AeroScale: 3,756 posts
Posted: Wednesday, October 07, 2020 - 09:48 AM UTC
Enlisted



Cheers, D
md72
#439
_VISITCOMMUNITY
Washington, United States
Joined: November 05, 2005
KitMaker: 4,950 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, November 03, 2020 - 05:52 PM UTC
OK, I'm trying to move this over to the new site. Stand by for a FOD sweep.
Mud Movers
alliedbuilder
_VISITCOMMUNITY
Pennsylvania, United States
Joined: December 31, 2015
KitMaker: 16 posts
AeroScale: 13 posts
Posted: Thursday, November 05, 2020 - 12:29 AM UTC
I'm in with tamiya's Korean War F-51. It'll be finished in South African markings and loaded down with napalm and rockets.
gastec
_VISITCOMMUNITY
Auckland, New Zealand
Joined: February 03, 2014
KitMaker: 1,042 posts
AeroScale: 136 posts
Posted: Thursday, November 05, 2020 - 11:54 AM UTC
I could be tempted with a Wingnut Wings J.1 but these didn't carry any external ordanance. Mostly hand held stuff thrown overboard by the rear gunner....
md72
#439
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Washington, United States
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Posted: Thursday, November 12, 2020 - 06:42 PM UTC
Well, as if Wikipedia is a totally credible source, the first sentence of their entry for the AEG J.1

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The AEG J.I was a German biplane ground attack aircraft of 1917


It does look like one version had downward pointing guns in the rear gunner's position. Seems to fit the profile.

I'll add you and allied builder to my next update.
gastec
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Auckland, New Zealand
Joined: February 03, 2014
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Posted: Thursday, November 12, 2020 - 08:57 PM UTC
Ah, we are talking about different aircraft. I was referring to the Junkers J.1 - not the AEG J.1. WNW did the Junkers version....
md72
#439
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Washington, United States
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Posted: Friday, November 13, 2020 - 07:31 PM UTC
Damn it, missed it by just a few letters. Interesting first, but sadly not an attack aircraft. Sorry.
MichaelSatin
Staff MemberCampaigns Administrator
AEROSCALE
_VISITCOMMUNITY
Colorado, United States
Joined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 3,909 posts
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Posted: Saturday, November 14, 2020 - 02:16 AM UTC
Mark,

Don't want to start an argument, but you may be looking at the wrong J.1. Junkers, in their infinite wisdom, had two aircraft with that same designation. I'm pretty confident that the airplane that Gary is talking about is this one:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junkers_J.I

which, among other things, was developed for "low level ground attack". It was one of WnW's first releases.

Michael
md72
#439
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Washington, United States
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Posted: Saturday, November 14, 2020 - 03:59 AM UTC
Oy, now I've got my I's crossed. OK, so the Jukers J.I is in scope, but the Junkers J.1 isn't.
gastec
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Auckland, New Zealand
Joined: February 03, 2014
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Posted: Saturday, November 14, 2020 - 06:25 AM UTC
I'd rather trust the WNW page on this one - http://www.wingnutwings.com/ww/product?productid=1
md72
#439
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Washington, United States
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Posted: Saturday, November 14, 2020 - 06:48 AM UTC
Nobody is making this easy. From Wiki:

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The Junkers J.I (manufacturer's name J 4) was a German "J-class" armored sesquiplane of World War I, developed for low-level ground attack, observation and army cooperation. It is especially noteworthy as being the first all-metal aircraft to enter mass production; the aircraft's metal construction and heavy armour was an effective shield against small arms fire over the battlefield.[2]



Looks alot like the WNW artwork and the text also lists the J.4 designation.