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Inspiration
« on: July 06, 2013, 03:38:23 AM »
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Re: Inspiration
« Reply #1 on: July 06, 2013, 03:58:15 AM »
Scottish specific body armour?

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Re: Inspiration
« Reply #2 on: July 06, 2013, 04:02:00 AM »
Tartan patterns were used as a form of camouflage at some point in the past.  So with that being said, a Tartan Camouflage Scheme for uniforms, vehicles and aircraft would make for an interesting change. 


Links for Tartans:

Wikipedia - Tartans
Wikipedia - Border tartan
Strategy Page - Scottish tartans: the first camouflage?
Clan MacQuarrie Society - The History of Tartans
Tartan Camouflage

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Of course, one would be remiss without sharing this video clip from Space Balls: "Gone to Plaid"

GONE PLAID
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Re: Inspiration
« Reply #3 on: July 06, 2013, 05:01:38 AM »
I've often wondered why most British racing cars of the 30s,40s,50s & 60s had tartan seat covering  ???  ???  ???  any theories ?

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Re: Inspiration
« Reply #4 on: July 07, 2013, 06:03:52 AM »
not quite Tartan .... just plaid

Offline Volkodav

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Re: Inspiration
« Reply #5 on: July 07, 2013, 07:57:40 AM »
The VW Golf GTI still does

Re: Inspiration
« Reply #6 on: July 07, 2013, 03:14:50 PM »
Uuuuhm... I post these photos recently, but no one responded  ???

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So, there it is again... Second prototype of Bulldog trainer in colors of Scottish Air Force.
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Offline finsrin

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Re: Inspiration
« Reply #7 on: July 07, 2013, 03:40:57 PM »
Find myself wondering if it can carry light weight 1/2-to-3/4 scale Sidewinder on each wing ?
Maybe with moderate HP increase in engine.

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Re: Inspiration
« Reply #8 on: July 07, 2013, 07:47:41 PM »
https://www.facebook.com/settings?ref=mb#!/dinojoecosse/media_set?set=a.4789044365509.1073741829.1277845094&type=3

the 2nd prototype Bulldog is currently on display at the Royal Scottish Museum, Chambers St. Edinburgh

the original demonstrator, in a neat blue/white scheme (similar to the red/white one used by the RAF.) is displayed at the Museum of Flight, East Fortune alongside a SA. Twin Pioneer and SA. Scamp electric car  8)

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Re: Inspiration
« Reply #9 on: July 07, 2013, 09:57:10 PM »
Swedish Bulldogs carried armament, including Bofors Bantam ATGWs.

Sidewinders might be pushing it, but Stingers or Mistrals should be doable.
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Re: Inspiration
« Reply #10 on: July 07, 2013, 10:38:16 PM »
Any military Jetstream would be a good choice, Coast Guard or Fisheries maybe ---

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Re: Inspiration
« Reply #11 on: July 08, 2013, 01:00:18 AM »
For a slightly more exotic, but perfectly sensible choice, how about a handful of these for coastal patrol?



This version has PT-6A-65 engines, search radar and FLIR, but not the more aggressive ASW fit of the Bryza 1RM bis model. A few of the basic transport version would be good for ferrying troops and equipment out to the various islands too.
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Re: Inspiration
« Reply #12 on: July 08, 2013, 08:14:33 AM »
SA. 'tandem Bulldog' development project (note 6 round Matra rp pods underwing)

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Re: Inspiration
« Reply #13 on: July 09, 2013, 04:35:02 AM »
I've often wondered why most British racing cars of the 30s,40s,50s & 60s had tartan seat covering  ???  ???  ???  any theories ?

Not unique to Brit racing cars, nor is plaid/tartan unique to the British Isles, it was common
throughout Celtic and German Europe. The ancient Celtic mummies found in Western
China were buried in tartan clothing.

Of course the funny thing about tartans is that many of the notions associated with them
in terms of meanings, purposes and clan patterns are Victorian and later inventions.
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Re: Inspiration
« Reply #14 on: September 28, 2013, 12:27:29 PM »
The following has no truth in it whatsoever:

Time frame: 1955-1960-ish

While it never was published, Tintin reported on further skirmishes between Arabex and Skoil over their westernmost oil plays in what is now Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya.   After significant disruptions of oil supplies to parts of Western Europe reached a certain disconcerting level, the respective air forces and peacekeeping armies of the British Nations were brought in to restore order.  The English and Irish had their hands full in Egypt.  As the Welsh Air Force was based principally in Morocco where most action was handled by the USAF,  much of their time was spent singing.   However the Scottish Air Force had most of the action in North Central Africa.  Generals Gillespie, Stuart, and McDowell's men were noted for their strength and courage in battle with their motley group of aircraft  before returning from sweat and sand to peated Whisky and cool salted air.

Sea Venom, Wyvern, Swift, and Scimitar: sand yellow top, light sand undersides, Scottish flag on outer wing, vertical tail.  Heavily weathered by the time duty was transferred back to the UK.  Noted pilots: Smith, Brown, Wilson, and Campbell.

Presumption:  national prides existed between the nations of the UK, but the animosity levels were more akin to those between Minnesota, Washington State, California, and Ohio. 

Silly Daryl Hopes:  Airfix do the Vampire and Venom series plus the Swift and Scimitar in 1:48. 
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Offline JP Vieira

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Re: Inspiration
« Reply #15 on: October 03, 2013, 04:45:12 AM »
Hello
Here is a profile I did sometime ago; just for inspiration


Re: Inspiration
« Reply #16 on: October 03, 2013, 04:06:42 PM »
I think that You have made a mistake. You should sign it as a competitor, not as an inspiration!

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Re: Inspiration
« Reply #17 on: October 04, 2013, 05:35:20 AM »
Hello
Here is a profile I did sometime ago; just for inspiration

Wow, very nice.  I like your take on the Scottish thistle roundel.  :)

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Re: Inspiration
« Reply #18 on: October 05, 2013, 02:39:09 AM »
Love it! :)
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Re: Inspiration
« Reply #19 on: October 06, 2013, 05:12:38 AM »
I'm toying with the idea of a Scottish Civil War (following or even leading to independence) between the various Whisky distilleries...
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Re: Inspiration
« Reply #20 on: October 06, 2013, 04:43:18 PM »
I think that You have made a mistake. You should sign it as a competitor, not as an inspiration!

I agree, Vuk, it's an awesome profile :D, but JP is right it can only be an inspiration (note the highlighted text below);

Here is a profile I did sometime ago; just for inspiration

An entry has to be built (pretty much) from scratch during the period of the GB, so this profile, great as it is, doesn't qualify.

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Re: Inspiration
« Reply #21 on: October 07, 2013, 06:35:12 PM »
Well, it seems that it's a time for me to visit ophthalmologist again...
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Offline JP Vieira

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Re: Inspiration
« Reply #22 on: October 08, 2013, 12:51:07 AM »
Thanks for the comments; as Guy pointed out, as this was done sometime ago, it can't enter the competition. Lack of time on my part doesn't help either :)
This was done some months ago: I was toying with an idea to create airforces's roundels.
I imagine if some countries had their Air Forces constituted by several elements with their own roundels and markings: in this "what-if" the RAF was constitued by the English, Scotish, Welsh and Northern Ireland Air Forces; this could be apllyed to other countries was well...

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Re: Inspiration
« Reply #23 on: October 15, 2013, 03:17:21 AM »
I see people building 'murican fighters for Scotland.
I think a MiG could work...

There seems to be some agreement on what Scottish "roundels" should look like.

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Re: Inspiration
« Reply #24 on: October 15, 2013, 06:17:13 AM »
No comrade ,should be SU-47 Berkut. !!!!   
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