Just reading through the rules discussion is making my head spin... I've missed out on the last couple of GBs, so I was hoping to join this one, but I haven't got the foggiest idea what kind of entry I could bring to the table...
At the end of the day the basic principle is relatively simple.
Ask yourself this question. "In my scenario has the type been retired ?". If the answer to that is yes then build it, with or without modifications as long as what you build is still recognisable when compared to the starting point.
Chris, I think that is a great approach and explanation. I think a few folks are thinking about this too hard, or perhaps in the excitement that normally accompanies a group build discussion just thinking out loud. I don’t think folks need to overthink it. Your proposed rules make perfect sense to me.
In my view the US Navy reactivating the F4U Corsair for service in Vietnam would fit the theme, even though Corsairs were lingering on in service with Honduras and as warbirds in civilian hands. In a similar aspect a hunter being re-activated by Lebanon as a fighter would fit the theme, even though they were being flown by Quasi-military organizations, as target tugs and on the air show circuit at the time. Likewise An armored or airborne Calvary unit could revert to horses even though horses were still being used in other applications.
As for the fictional and drawing board stuff I really don’t think it fits the theme quite as well, but with the proper story it might. As for prototypes maybe. Dragging the XB-70 out of the museum as a test platform or bomber surely would.
I think there are plenty of subjects out there both military and civilian that could fit the theme. Drag out a Concorde, a covered wagon, a F-1 car, a school bus...
Keep up the good work Chris and mods! Thank you. Dave
