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Thread: The Wings of Glory Aerodrome Grand Tour 2012 - 2013

  1. #151

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    Quote Originally Posted by Burt View Post
    Just browsing through 'Wargames Illustrated' in my local newsagents and on page 7 spotted a small article on the World Tour with a nice picture of the penguins in full flight in the Caproni with some details of the Aerodrome site as well.
    Don
    Did it say from where the post eminated Don?
    I will have to grab a copy of that.
    Rob.

  2. #152

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    It wos me wot did the emanating Guv. I was getting worried as it was supposed to go in the last issue. Anyways, now downing tools and off to Smiths.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte View Post
    Great to hear from you Pingu.
    Do send us a picture of your exploits so far and stop playing Wings of Glory at every Drome you land at. I've been watching you. It is a bad example to set for your crew if you don't let them join in.


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    Kyte.
    Ah mon Petit Choix I now av a Beret So I will pass unoticed in Zee gamesrooms where I play a little WOW with the other penquins I have met on my Journey
    Last edited by tikkifriend; 02-01-2013 at 08:36.

  5. #155

    Default Here you go chaps - fame at last!

    No prizes for spotting the mistake though


  6. #156

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    Latest pictures (with interesting background notes) from Tikkifriend in France are in the Tour Album

  7. #157

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    Quote Originally Posted by Guntruck View Post
    No prizes for spotting the mistake though [/IMG]
    Given the mount of "effort" that Ares have been putting in to advertising WoG one could be forgiven for making the error

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    Harsh but fair, mon Capitaine

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    Quote Originally Posted by Beer&pretzels View Post
    You guys are cruel.
    OH! Contraire Michael.
    Absolutely no Penguins were hurt in the making of this faux pas.
    Kyte.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Guntruck View Post
    It wos me wot did the emanating Guv. I was getting worried as it was supposed to go in the last issue. Anyways, now downing tools and off to Smiths.
    Well eminated Squadron Leader. I Like a man who shows dash and initiative, but you will do just as well.
    Kyte.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Burt View Post
    Just browsing through 'Wargames Illustrated' in my local newsagents and on page 7 spotted a small article on the World Tour with a nice picture of the penguins in full flight in the Caproni with some details of the Aerodrome site as well.
    Don
    What issue number would that be please.

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    Quote Originally Posted by grumpybear View Post
    What issue number would that be please.
    Issue 304 Darell

  15. #165

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    Quote Originally Posted by Guntruck View Post
    Issue 304 Darell
    Thank you. That will save me a lot of leg work

  16. #166

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    Well I see the plane is on its way to new places. See how long it takes to get to the US.

  17. #167

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    Could we put together a miles flown and miles to fly chart?
    If you give me the flight plan I could work it out.
    Linz

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    Linz you may have to much time on your hands to do that but sounds like a good project if you can do it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Linz View Post
    Could we put together a miles flown and miles to fly chart?
    If you give me the flight plan I could work it out.
    Linz
    Why not? I'll sort the route out tomorrow.

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    I had to read the article twice before my nickel dropped...:embarass: ...

    But then...

    I supose I'll get an early warning when the pinguins are of to my airspace?

  21. #171

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    Quote Originally Posted by Guntruck View Post
    Why not? I'll sort the route out tomorrow.

    Doh! Forgot. Will do tonite.

  22. #172

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bluedevil View Post
    I had to read the article twice before my nickel dropped...:embarass: ...

    But then...
    S**t happens, get over it.

    Quote Originally Posted by Bluedevil View Post
    I supose I'll get an early warning when the pinguins are of to my airspace?
    Yes

  23. #173

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    Was sitting here trying to work out what "nickel dropped" meant.
    It took me a while till the Penny dropped.
    Gunners with all the work you do for this site i'm sure you are allowed one slip-up now and then.
    Just don't let it happen again or you will be sent out on patrol with out ammo and alone.
    Linz

    PS away over the weekend so no hurry on route.

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    If you think in dutch and write in english the translation can get a bit wacky

    And you're right...s##t happens but it took a beer to get over it
    (I know...any excuse... )

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    nickel penny bleeping inflation

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    Right then, As I needed to get the route sorted out so Linz can work his magic, I had to get SWMBO to randomly select the whole of the route in one hit. So, lots of bits of paper drawn from my Buckeye Gamers mug later, this is the order after leaving France:

    Sweden - Niclas (Akersberga)
    Germany - Marechallannes (Zirndorf)
    Belgium - Bluedevil (Zaffelare)
    Poland - Nightbomber (Kepa)

    Australia
    Xen (Victoria)
    Pbhawkin (NSW)
    Gully-Raker (NSW)
    Doug (Queensland)

    New Zealand - Linz (Dunedin)

    Canada
    Canuck (Ontario)
    Grumpy Bear (Alberta)

    USA - (I tweaked the random draw slightly to group members in the same state)
    Kahlerclan (Florida)
    Wargamer (Florida)
    Lloydthegamer (Oregon)
    CSADN (Oregon)
    Beer&Pretzels (Illinois)
    The Cowman (Ohio)
    Clipper 1801 (Arizona)
    Pandemonium (NY)
    LewdDude (NY)
    BobP (Maryland)
    BSmith13 (Utah)

    Last but not least - Oberst Hajj (Colorado)

    Linz - I'll PM you with more exact destinations later

    As a ballpark, by the time it got to Tikkifriend in France I reckon it had done just over 1700 miles as the penguin flies

  27. #177

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    Quote Originally Posted by Guntruck View Post
    Lloydthegamer (Oregon)
    CSADN (Oregon)
    Where in Oregon is Lloyd?

    Also: Having to make the "broad reaches" from FL to OR, or OH to AZ, is going to put shipping costs and time up. It would make a bit more sense to shorten up the "flights", for ex. thus:

    Beer&Pretzels (Illinois)
    The Cowman (Ohio)
    Pandemonium (NY)
    LewdDude (NY)
    BobP (Maryland)
    Kahlerclan (Florida)
    Wargamer (Florida)
    Clipper 1801 (Arizona)
    Lloydthegamer (Oregon)
    CSADN (Oregon)
    BSmith13 (Utah)

    and finally to Oberst Hajj (Colorado).

    Another possibility, if shipping from anywhere in Canada to anywhere in the US is going to be nightmarish to begin with:

    Kahlerclan (Florida)
    Wargamer (Florida)
    BobP (Maryland)
    Pandemonium (NY)
    LewdDude (NY)
    The Cowman (Ohio)
    Beer&Pretzels (Illinois)
    Lloydthegamer (Oregon)
    CSADN (Oregon)
    Clipper 1801 (Arizona)
    BSmith13 (Utah)
    Oberst Hajj (Colorado).

    Just a thought.

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    Chris, my knowledge of American geography is somewhat lacking so I am happy to be advised on this. Anyone got a problem with list 2 here? If not we will go with this.

    The office system is playing silly-buggers again so I can't get to my stored PMs to tell you whereabouts Lloyd is. I'm out tonight so I'll need to check at home tomorrow. (unless Lloyd reads this and responds?)

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    Wow I am in between NY & Utah or Fla & NY. I have sent a number of things to Obrest Hajj so if you want to make me the last on here in the States I don't mind.

  31. #181

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    Sorry about being slow on replying. I'm in Astoria, and I believe you are in Beaverton?
    Quote Originally Posted by csadn View Post
    Where in Oregon is Lloyd?

    Also: Having to make the "broad reaches" from FL to OR, or OH to AZ, is going to put shipping costs and time up. It would make a bit more sense to shorten up the "flights", for ex. thus:

    Beer&Pretzels (Illinois)
    The Cowman (Ohio)
    Pandemonium (NY)
    LewdDude (NY)
    BobP (Maryland)
    Kahlerclan (Florida)
    Wargamer (Florida)
    Clipper 1801 (Arizona)
    Lloydthegamer (Oregon)
    CSADN (Oregon)
    BSmith13 (Utah)

    and finally to Oberst Hajj (Colorado).

    Another possibility, if shipping from anywhere in Canada to anywhere in the US is going to be nightmarish to begin with:

    Kahlerclan (Florida)
    Wargamer (Florida)
    BobP (Maryland)
    Pandemonium (NY)
    LewdDude (NY)
    The Cowman (Ohio)
    Beer&Pretzels (Illinois)
    Lloydthegamer (Oregon)
    CSADN (Oregon)
    Clipper 1801 (Arizona)
    BSmith13 (Utah)
    Oberst Hajj (Colorado).

    Just a thought.

  32. #182

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    List 2 looks good to me.

  33. #183

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    OK, we will go with List 2.

  34. #184

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lloydthegamer View Post
    Sorry about being slow on replying. I'm in Astoria, and I believe you are in Beaverton?
    Aloha, technically; but I like beavers, and the Post Orifice doesn't seem to notice the difference. :)

    Would it be worthwhile to coordinate plans for where we're going to be photographing the mini? I was planning for the Evergreen A&S Museum -- they don't complain excessively about picture-taking, so I think a pic of it in front of the H-4.... :)

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    We could certainly do something like that. I am going to take some coastal photos. Unfortunately, only the Tillamook Air Museum is associated with flight. Once I get a few shots out here I could make the trek over mountain to your neck of the woods. We'll have to do some serious planning once the model hits Oregon.
    Quote Originally Posted by csadn View Post
    Aloha, technically; but I like beavers, and the Post Orifice doesn't seem to notice the difference.

    Would it be worthwhile to coordinate plans for where we're going to be photographing the mini? I was planning for the Evergreen A&S Museum -- they don't complain excessively about picture-taking, so I think a pic of it in front of the H-4....

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    Any way is good for me just have to figure where to take the picture.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lloydthegamer View Post
    We could certainly do something like that. I am going to take some coastal photos. Unfortunately, only the Tillamook Air Museum is associated with flight. Once I get a few shots out here I could make the trek over mountain to your neck of the woods. We'll have to do some serious planning once the model hits Oregon.
    Tillamook was going to be my backup in case Evergreen didn't pan out. There's also a small museum up in Warm Springs, if it comes to that.

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    I don't know if the bomber will reach his final destination it in time...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marechallannes View Post
    I don't know if the bomber will reach his final destination it in time...
    I was a bit worried that it isn't getting the airmiles in fast enough. If it averages one week per person, it will take another 23 weeks to do the rest of the trip.
    Rob.

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    Yep, and it's got to go from Europe to Aus, which is going to take some time.

    I'm not willing to leave out anyone who wanted to participate. We might look at letting it run it's course, then raffle it after Origins with the proceeds still being used to meet the cost of getting Andrzej over there.

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    Salute, Steve!
    I'm here waiting for the penguins to arrive. As soon as they land in my place, I'll let you know, make some photos and dispatch it to the DownUnders, but of course anyone who want to get it on the way is welcome.

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    Might want to start the raffling sooner than later, the winner would be the winner when ever the drawing is done, you could be piling up the cash now . . . just thinkin' rare for me . . Clipper

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    Capital idea, Clipper!

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    Well that certainly takers the pressure off a bit chaps.
    It will be good to look forward to marking its progress rather than worrying if it is up to speed. The recipients will be able to savour the moment that it passes through, rather than having to rush their photographs.
    Rob.

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    Great idea Clipmeister. Got another idea, when the penguins get to you, I'll set up a big meet at our FLGS and invite the Tucson gang and as many of the AZ pilots and get a big squadron photo too!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Linz View Post
    Could we put together a miles flown and miles to fly chart?
    If you give me the flight plan I could work it out.
    Linz
    Can we do something with Google Earth to show the route?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hunter View Post
    Great idea Clipmeister. Got another idea, when the penguins get to you, I'll set up a big meet at our FLGS and invite the Tucson gang and as many of the AZ pilots and get a big squadron photo too!
    That would be really cool - the bomber with the Arizona gamers!

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    Sorry chaps, I'm against a premature raffle, the reason being that if the thing goes missing in action en route then we have all the faff of returning all the raffle money.

    For example, the thing should have touched down in Sweden around the 11th, but there is no sign of it yet.

    Mission control out!

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    On a slightly different tangent, if it shows up here in the great northwest I will probably take it to the Enfilade convention as a "show stopper". That would be our Memorial Day in May. Maybe I could get it an "honored guest" status. I hope Chris shows up there too, not to mention Tony and the other dromers from the northwest.

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