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Post by Rob Monfea on Jul 19, 2007 7:42:44 GMT
Hi All, Paul Smith has been in touch to tell me about a new SIG he wishes to form: "I am interested in starting up a NASA SIG, covering ALL aspects of NASA operations, not just Manned Space Flight. This means the research planes, chase planes, ground vehicles, recovery ships (i.e. Aircraft Carriers - surprise surprise!) and all things NASA. If successful in getting my 5 fully paid up members, I am hoping to have a display space at next years SMW, as both NASA and I share one thing in common, we are both 50 years old in 2008, and it would be nice to celebrate NASA's birthday with our first main display. 2009 will no doubt be dedicated to Landing on the moon, as it will be the 40th Anniversary of "one small step" If there is scope, then the SIG may well go back to include NACA, NASA's predecessor." You can contact Paul via his usual address for the Aircraft Carrier SIG as shown on the SIGs page: www.ipms-uk.co.uk/sig.htmCheers, Rob M.
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Post by alfie on Jul 19, 2007 22:55:51 GMT
I'm up for it...4 more needed for the go ahead.
Alfie
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Post by rhino on Jul 20, 2007 5:00:24 GMT
If it goes ahead I've done a WB-57F which could be loaned to the SIG if I can steal it back from Haydn.
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Post by Rob Monfea on Jul 20, 2007 11:38:30 GMT
I've already signed up, so it only needs 2 more!
Contact Paul for further details,
Cheers,
Rob M.
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Post by carrierman on Jul 26, 2007 18:12:47 GMT
Hi All.
Just to clarify, the SIG is not just for space ship builders.
As a child growing-up in the 60's, I have always had a fascination with NASA, because of the Apollo Missions. The NASA SIG however, will hopefully cover ALL aspects of NASA operations, not just the Manned Space Flight side of things. This will allow a wide range of topics and subject matter. Not only including the research planes like the X-15, XF-107 and XB-70 but also other aircraft used in the aeronautical research centers such as Langley, Ames, Dryden and the like. This could include items such as USAF chase planes like the F-100F's or F-104's, then there are the T-33 and T-38 inter site hacks used by NASA crews, not forgetting a whole raft of Helo's and other support aircraft. I was surprised just how may aircraft have been used by NASA over the years, including British stuff like the WB-57F Canberra and XV-6A Kestrels. There are the ground vehicles like the M-113 personnel carriers used for crew evacuations of Pad 39a and b. Also included could be the launch sites for the Missiles and Rockets of the Manned Space Flights like Launch Complex 14 for the Mercury-Atlas flights, or Pad 34 the site of the tragic Apollo 1 fire, which was to later become the last launch pad to send a manned flight (Apollo 7) from Cape Canaveral. Then there are the ships such as Navy Aircraft Carriers and Marines Assault Carriers used as Prime recovery vessels, or the fleet of Communications ships, etc. used in tracking, or the destroyers and other support ships in the Splashdown zones in the Atlantic or Pacific oceans. Then there are the men themselves, anyone who models and creates figures, with realistic likeness can do the major figures in NASA's history, The Astronauts, the Mission Controllers, Von Braun, Gunter Vent etc. So as you can see, NASA as a subject covers land, sea and air. It involves not only US Navy, Air Force, Marine Corp and Army equipment but civilian items as well. If successful in getting my 5 fully paid up members, I still need 2 more paid up members, before I can go official.
I am hoping to have the first display at next years SMW in 2008, as this is NASA's 50th Birthday (as well as mine, as Rob mentioned previously). It would be nice to celebrate NASA's birthday with our first main display. I have contacted NASA's Information office about using NASA logo's for the display, as they are copyrighted, I am still waiting for a reply. I have also asked about a contact in their PR office, for press packs etc. As for future projects. In 2009, the display will no doubt be dedicated to Landing on the moon, as it will be the 40th Anniversary of "one small step". This can include any subject connected to the Apollo Project. From Von Braun's Saturn V (in all manner of scales), to the Grumman F9F-5 Panther flown by Neil Armstrong when he served in Korea with VF-51, when deployed on the USS Essex, or the X-15 as a civilian Test Pilot. If there is scope and interest, then the SIG may well go back to include NACA, NASA's predecessor. This will allow the inclusion of many of the aircraft used in Aeronautical research carried out by NACA, from 1915 to 1957. I hope this has answers any queries members may have, and as a possible SIG, we have a sound basis not only for being formed, but to continue for many years to come. I look forward to hearing from anyone wishing to become a founding member of the NASA SIG regards. Paul Smith IPMS-UK No 4849
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Post by HarrierOne on Jul 26, 2007 21:35:07 GMT
Hiya Paul, Count me in with one in-flight 48th scale Apollo 15 LM 'Falcon'... Well, it's VTOL and a raptor like the Harrier. What's the problem???!!! By Nov-2008 it may even be finished! Nick
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Post by The Hooded Claw on Jul 26, 2007 21:50:35 GMT
Best count me in. Love everything NASA. Just don't expect many built up models.
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Post by carrierman on Jul 27, 2007 10:50:53 GMT
To Harrier one and Ian Hartup. Hi gents. Can I take it that you are joining up with the SIG, if so I have now reached the magic number 5.
I can now confirm with Rob M the UKLO to get us up and legal.
Cheers Guy's
Rob. Do I need to send in an application form of details of NASA SIG plank owners. If so is on e-mail, or hard copy?
Paul S
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Post by Rob Monfea on Jul 27, 2007 11:49:43 GMT
Hi Paul,
an e-mail to the usual address will suffice, along with the names and membership numbers of your members.
There's an EC meeting tomorrow, so I will propose it at the meeting.
Cheers,
Rob M.
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Post by mig23 on Jul 28, 2007 17:09:56 GMT
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Post by Rob Monfea on Jul 29, 2007 1:29:28 GMT
Thanks Haydn,
Some good stuff ther I've not seen before.
Cheers,
Rob M.
ps. SIG is a go, pending return of Branch and SIG acknowledgement form.
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Post by carrierman on Aug 2, 2007 18:37:03 GMT
Hi Hayden.
I had not heard of these people before, but they certainly have filled in a few gaps in the NASA line-up. not to mention USAF and USN. it's luck that the exchange rate is 2:1, . now wheres my credit card.
Just read that my documentation has been received, and we are go.
Paul S
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Post by snowdog on Aug 2, 2007 20:41:40 GMT
Hi Paul, I,m up for it, always been fascinated by the Shuttle and the moon missions. I,ve got a Monogram 1/72 shuttle waiting to be built, just need some Cutting Edge decals for the tiles, and I,m away. Also looking for any detail parts for it as well, as its a bit basic. Got a 172 NASA F104 Chase plane to build too. gives me the incentive to get on with both now!!!!
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Post by carrierman on Aug 3, 2007 10:22:29 GMT
Hi Snowdog. Your more than welcome, I think that many other modelers out there have an interest, but nowhere to display their NASA stuff. As for the 1/72 Shuttle, have you visited the Real Space Models site, they have an interesting shuttle load bay upgate for the Monogram kit, as well as detailed OMS engines. www.realspacemodels.com/html/payldpg.htmSend me a PM with your details so I can add you to the list of members. Cheers. Paul S
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