LSP_Paul Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 (edited) The Air War Over Vietnam Group Build will run from May 1st 2014 - December 31st 2014 A simple tribute to the aircraft and men and women who flew, maintained and serviced the aircraft involved from ALL combatants is LONG overdue in my humble opinion. This group build would of course encompass anything that flew from December 1945 to the Fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975. The Rules: All kits must be 1/35 or larger, can be any medium for the kits, vac, scratch built, Paper Model etc. and can be ANY flying vehicle used during the conflict, including SAMs, and MUST represent an aircraft used DURING the conflict IN South East Asia... or that flew into the theater from someplace else but was flying direct combat or support missions for its respective country. We would appreciate all modelers take a picture of the project in its original in box form with any extras on the first day you enter the build. This is being done on the honor system, so please be honorable and don't post old projects you did last year etc. Also, if you would write at least a parts list for any aftermarket or modifications you plan to do and post regular updates with pictures during the build process that would be in keeping with LSP Group Build tradition. I know there are probably many members with strong feelings associated with this conflict, and the goal here is NOT to delve into the politics, NOT to use disparaging remarks or slurs, We don't tolerate that on LSP anyway, but I thought it should be mentioned in advance. Please post on this thread to share kit info, request parts swaps, ask for and post reference information or materials etc. Thanks, Paul Edited May 3, 2014 by av8shunmodels Alburymodeler, Bill Cross, marauderdriver and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marauderdriver Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 (edited) Great suggestion as there are folks who were directly involved or have friends, or relatives that were. My father flew KC-135's from Thailand on a couple of tours and my oldest brother was a 497th Night Owl F-4D back-seater 68-69 Lots of possibilities Got my VOTE Jack Edited March 30, 2014 by marauderdriver Girlscanplay2 and LSP_Paul 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Paul Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 Thanks Jack! As you said, there are LOTS of possibilities for ALL the countries involved in 1/32 and larger. I just feel a fitting tribute to these folks would be a good thing, and we shouldn't wait until people are in their extreme golden years to wait to acknowledge their efforts and accomplishments. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 I am in. Mike LSP_Paul and Girlscanplay2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Paul Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 Thanks Mike! I have never built a model of a Mig before..just not into them, but I think if this gains enough support I may try one, just to do something different.. I was also thinking a TALOS US Navy SAM would make an interesting little model too! So many ideas! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerosystem Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 I like the idea, finally give me a chance to start my Intruder LSP_Paul and marauderdriver 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Paul Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 (edited) Cool Zero! I think we would see a few nice A-6's INCLUDING yours seems to be a popular kit! AND more aftermarket may be available by the start of the build too if you're into that. Paul Edited March 30, 2014 by av8shunmodels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stikpusher Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 I am interested... LSP_Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marauderdriver Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Someone at the Nationals mention to me I needed to build a SAM to go with my Wild Weasel. There was one there and looked cool Can I vote again? Jack LSP_Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Paul Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 I am interested... Very Cool! Hope ya got some ideas for a kit or two to build? Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Paul Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 Jack I don't think there would be a limit to the number of kits built. When Russ was with us he out built the entire group once! With the new T-6 out, it would be cool to see some COIN versions built up..and I know SOMEBODY mentioned doing a VAC A-26K...Thats a perfect fit for this idea I think.. Paul marauderdriver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 (edited) I might be in with a Scooter, either an A-4C or an A-4E. Depends on when the GB starts and how long it runs for. Edited April 1, 2014 by Daywalker marauderdriver and LSP_Paul 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Paul Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 I'm in with a Scooter, either an A-4C or an A-4E. Ahhh Frank.. I can only imagine what you could do to a Scooter in 32 after seeing your 1/48th one... Man that's gonna be sweet.. Now we just have to get some approval from the Staff! Paul Daywalker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Paul Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 I would LOVE to see Somebody do one of the CIA / Air America B-17s that were used really early on.. yeah a Nondescript B-17..Google it or check your refs.. they really used them... Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stikpusher Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Do i have a kit? Why THE aircraft that came to symbolize that war... A UH-1 Huey... LSP_Paul, Daywalker and marauderdriver 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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