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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #500 on: December 01, 2019, 03:30:52 AM »
I like the idea of either World War in the 1930s or perhaps Cold War in the 1930s or maybe just simply a 1930s Group Build.  Basically, focus on things from 1930-1939 (well, duh!!! :-\).
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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #501 on: December 01, 2019, 03:52:54 AM »
Hmmmmm......
Trashcanistan GB. A tiny, broke and forgotten country that has to build its military and civilian equipment out of what everyone else has thrown away. From rifles to aircraft to busses everything is a hodgepodge of relics and junk. Rust is the primary paint scheme.
Run this alongside “clean out the junk drawer” GB.

Made up of Alabama, Mississippi, Florida panhandle, the northern half of Louisiana and Arkansas?  ;D  ;D :icon_fsm:
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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #502 on: December 01, 2019, 03:54:54 AM »
I like the idea of either World War in the 1930s or perhaps Cold War in the 1930s or maybe just simply a 1930s Group Build.  Basically, focus on things from 1930-1939 (well, duh!!! :-\).

War aspects could be incorporated based on personal preference rather than as a
requirement.
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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #503 on: December 01, 2019, 03:57:25 AM »
Yep, that works for me too.
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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #504 on: December 01, 2019, 03:59:46 AM »
Quote
Sailing ship becomes diesel or ?

In China a lot of Junks had their masts removed and converted to internal combustion
engines, petrol and diesel, in the post-WWI era and on.
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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #505 on: December 01, 2019, 02:24:47 PM »

I'm about 51% serious about it as a GB suggestion.

I’m generally about 51% serious about 51% of the time... ;)
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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #506 on: December 21, 2019, 03:25:13 AM »
Two more from me:

  • Fire fighting GB
  • 1930s GB
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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #507 on: December 22, 2019, 03:38:57 AM »
Another idea:  modern wars fought in different eras.   For example, the Falklands War fought in the 1950s.
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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #508 on: December 22, 2019, 06:13:40 AM »
With NAZIs in Argentina providing the tech /military support (not too far from real life)

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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #509 on: December 22, 2019, 06:31:35 PM »
Painted in Black? 

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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #510 on: December 22, 2019, 09:38:36 PM »
Another idea:  modern wars fought in different eras.   For example, the Falklands War fought in the 1950s.

A Time Warp GB?

It's astounding. Time is fleeting. Madness.... takes it toll.
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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #511 on: December 22, 2019, 09:40:24 PM »
Painted in Black? 



I see a red Fokker and I want it painted black?
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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #512 on: December 22, 2019, 11:08:51 PM »
Another idea:  modern wars fought in different eras.   For example, the Falklands War fought in the 1950s.

A Time Warp GB?

It's astounding. Time is fleeting. Madness.... takes it toll.

Speaking of madness. Korean War in the present, or is that too close to rw?

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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #513 on: December 23, 2019, 01:30:59 AM »
Speaking of madness. Korean War in the present, or is that too close to rw?

Oh, I don’t know.  After all we were all told “there is no longer a Nuclear Threat from North Korea.” ;)
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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #514 on: December 23, 2019, 01:31:48 AM »
Painted in Black? 



So Carl buys a new kit and wants everyone to join in on building it....
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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #515 on: December 23, 2019, 02:57:17 AM »
Painted in Black? 



So Carl buys a new kit and wants everyone to join in on building it....

Well yeah ....
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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #516 on: December 25, 2019, 02:48:37 AM »
Another idea:  Take out a War - i.e. what if there was no WW1 or WW2 or Vietnam...What would be the result?
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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #517 on: December 25, 2019, 02:50:02 AM »
Hurry up with your ideas folks as I will be pulling together a poll in the coming days. >:(
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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #518 on: December 25, 2019, 03:43:21 AM »
 Paint it Pink  ;D

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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #519 on: December 25, 2019, 10:17:32 AM »
We could do a crazy colour schemes GB

Theres loads of real world examples but I'm absolutely sure you guys could come with some bizarre and interesting ones, some of Claves work for example.

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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #520 on: December 25, 2019, 03:15:08 PM »
Another idea:  modern wars fought in different eras.   For example, the Falklands War fought in the 1950s.

A Time Warp GB?

It's astounding. Time is fleeting. Madness.... takes it toll.
1900 or 1930-35 or ?
Builder picks their own time at least 20 years prior.  For Falklands.
« Last Edit: December 30, 2019, 07:46:53 PM by finsrin »

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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #521 on: December 26, 2019, 12:13:00 AM »
How about a "warnings were listened to", and "appropriate actions were taken", thereby "averting an upcoming armed conflict".

John Nott doesn't gut the RN, perhaps they even manage to retain a conventional carrier capability, thereby deterring the Argentinian annexation of the Falklands.

The US tells Sadam in no uncertain terms they will defend Kuwait and pre-deploys forces before the invasion, reversing some of the peace dividend and its associated project cancellations.

Stalin realises Germany is a threat and moves to contain rather than enable them.

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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #522 on: December 26, 2019, 12:25:05 AM »
Painted in Black? 



I see a red Fokker and I want it painted black?

Paint it black GB? There is always the Phantom or Tomcat in black with the Playboy bunny tail.........
Would that work on a Tornado?

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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #523 on: December 26, 2019, 01:19:01 AM »
Painted in Black? 



I see a red Fokker and I want it painted black?

Paint it black GB? There is always the Phantom or Tomcat in black with the Playboy bunny tail.........
Would that work on a Tornado?

See Greg. Back in Black!  ;)
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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #524 on: December 26, 2019, 02:18:16 AM »
We could do a crazy colour schemes GB

Theres loads of real world examples but I'm absolutely sure you guys could come with some bizarre and interesting ones, some of Claves work for example.

Mog
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Or a "Single Colour" GB
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