Our first group build

[Paul]

So then any suggestions for our first group build, any particular genre, manufacturer or subject

Please post suggestions below and we will get the ball rolling and sort a start date out

Myself I'm thinking something like superhero's so that would cover figures, vehicles etc

[Lee]

I reckon our GB's should run for at least 3 months each mate, what do you think? Gives people plenty of time to squeeze them in arounf their other builds

[Paul]

I reckon our GB's should run for at least 3 months each mate, what do you think? Gives people plenty of time to squeeze them in arounf their other builds

At least three months mate yeah. I think 6 is too long maybe 4 months?

[Lee]

4 months it is

That's 3 per year - More than enough.

[Gav0909]

Erm Lee, if each is 4 months that would be 3 per year.....lol

4 months is good with me, would like to join in but not likely to have the funds for new models for a while yet so the longer each one is the better!

[Lee]

Erm Lee, if each is 4 months that would be 3 per year.....lol

4 months is good with me, would like to join in but not likely to have the funds for new models for a while yet so the longer each one is the better!

Don't know hat you're on about Gav! Quite clearly says 3.....




Thanks for pointing it out.... You'd never guess I'm a Financial Adviser would you....lol

[Paul]

Erm Lee, if each is 4 months that would be 3 per year.....lol

4 months is good with me, would like to join in but not likely to have the funds for new models for a while yet so the longer each one is the better!

Don't know hat you're on about Gav! Quite clearly says 3.....




Thanks for pointing it out.... You'd never guess I'm a Financial Adviser would you....lol

Loosing the plot today eh mate, basic maths lacking, waffling on about headwear? Ah well at least you've stopped borking now

[Lee]

BORK, BORK, BORK

[FugitiveMini]

If its superheros for the first time EVER I would have something. I never have what I need for GB normally.

[UKscalemodeller]

I doubt I'll be taking part in a superhero group build as I don't have one to do.

I'm guessing each build will have it's own thread.

[Paul]

I doubt I'll be taking part in a superhero group build as I don't have one to do.

I'm guessing each build will have it's own thread.

It doesn't heave to be superhero related, that was just to get the ball rolling on ideas

Please if anyone has suggestions post them here.

What would you guys like to do

[Lee]

I'll knock up a poll later Paul and let the majority decide

As admin we HAVE to participate in every GB as well. That'll make me get off my bum and do different stuff

[UKscalemodeller]

I vote for 'early ww2 single engine, 2 seat soviet biplane recon aircraft' you know to keep the title snappy and have a broad spectrum ...no.......particular.........reason.....why.....<cough>

[Paul]

I vote for 'early ww2 single engine, 2 seat soviet biplane recon aircraft' you know to keep the title snappy and have a broad spectrum ...no.......particular.........reason.....why.....<cough>

That does have a certain ring to it

[Paul]

I'll knock up a poll later Paul and let the majority decide

As admin we HAVE to participate in every GB as well. That'll make me get off my bum and do different stuff

Ha ha I'm ok lee any excuse for me to build something

[Gav0909]

How about as a first GB the topic could just be WW2, or Modern. Just as a first one, that way most people should have something that fits the bill. Subsequent ones could be a bit more specific.

[Lee]

That's a good idea Gav - I'll sort a poll out for a few generic ones - Cheers bud

[Bagpiper]

Hi team. OK can someone explain what exactly a group build is and how it is run please?

Cheers
Jim

[Lee]

Sure Jim - A group build is where everyone on the forum (who wants to participate) gets together and picks a mutual subject to model. They usually run over a span of time and everyone who's entered posts up their progress (in pictures) as they build the model with a final reveal and showcase at the end. There are usually a specific set of loose rules to say if it's got to be OOB or you can add extras such as PE or decals etc. This GB is only going to be era specific instead of a more localised subject. There's never a rush and we will allow enough time to participate in the GB and do all your usual modelling at the same time.

It's great fun and gets everyone working together towards the same goal and helps to get modellers out of their usual comfort zone and try something else....

[Bagpiper]

Thanks Lee So it can be either all the same model, models from a particular era, could be same type of vehicle and so on. Got it. Seems obvious now. But thanks for explaining. Sounds like a lot of fun. Looking forward to following this; if not building for it; from the start.

Cheers
Jim

[SuperDryBeef]

U-Boot anyone?

[Fasolly1988]

I vote for Cold War Era. I have a few interesting subjects for the build

[BrummieModeller]

4 months per GB sounds good to me guys

[coladito1]

Ok Guys, here is my idea based on the Theme of my IPMS club's annual contest:

it's called a "day in the zoo"....... crazy idea, I know but let me explain: it could be any genre you want aircraft, armor cars, etc. but it has to be based on an animal!! for example: a p-51 mustang, or a tiger I, or maybe a jaguar....... get the idea?! it could cover all kinds of categories, even figures!!

I don't know, just trowing my two cents in. ( I just hope the guys at my club don't mind me stealing the idea)

[Lee]

That's a great idea for a future GB Luis, I like it mate.....

[Paul]

Ok Guys, here is my idea based on the Theme of my IPMS club's annual contest:

it's called a "day in the zoo"....... crazy idea, I know but let me explain: it could be any genre you want aircraft, armor cars, etc. but it has to be based on an animal!! for example: a p-51 mustang, or a tiger I, or maybe a jaguar....... get the idea?! it could cover all kinds of categories, even figures!!

I don't know, just trowing my two cents in. ( I just hope the guys at my club don't mind me stealing the idea)

Yeah I like that one luis

[Bagpiper]

Excellent and when I build my first model for the group build it will end up as a pile of elephant poop so it does not matter what I build, it will fit the category nicely.
Hahaha excuse the humour troops.

Love the idea though - not tied down so much for a first group build so we can all find something I'm sure

Cheers
Jim

[Paul]

Ok Guys, here is my idea based on the Theme of my IPMS club's annual contest:

it's called a "day in the zoo"....... crazy idea, I know but let me explain: it could be any genre you want aircraft, armor cars, etc. but it has to be based on an animal!! for example: a p-51 mustang, or a tiger I, or maybe a jaguar....... get the idea?! it could cover all kinds of categories, even figures!!

I don't know, just trowing my two cents in. ( I just hope the guys at my club don't mind me stealing the idea)

Yeah I like that one luis

Now that idea I like, brilliant thinking luis

[Atomicdog]

100% agree...just say, "When," and I'm in!

[Meatloafsandwichs]

I agree , a ww2 group build maybe sub divided into land and air?