ISM GB calendar for 2018...

[NorthernModeller]

Below you will see the calendar and descriptions for the ISM group Builds for 2018.



Group Builds
So, the Group Builds for 2018 have been decided and below you will find the descriptions for the following builds.

Cars & Bikes –1st January – 30th April.
In the build you can build any of your favourite cars or bikes that you see fit in any scale and finish. You can build anything from civilian life, Racing, Rally, NASCAR. Large trucks/lorry area allowed also.
Rules
• The kit must be new/not started.
• The model can NOT be military purpose, e.g. military quad bike, Military Hummer or such.
• The kit must not be started any earlier that the stated start date and the same goes with the end date, Late finished will not be counted for judging.
• You can build ANY civilian/race/rally car or bike and can be done in any scale.
• Aftermarket parts/decals ARE allowed.
• The Model must be Non-fictional. E.g. you can not build Star Wars Speeder bike.

The Cold War –1st May – 31st August.
In this build you can build anything that had a place in the “Cold War”, this goes from figures, dioramas and vehicles. The Cold War took part 1947 – 1991 so you have a very wide choice of subjects.
Rules
• The kit must be new/not started.
• You can build any diorama/vehicle/figure if it relevant to the Cold War
• The kit must not be started any earlier that the stated start date and the same goes with the end date, Late finished will not be counted for judging
• Aftermarket parts/decals ARE allowed.
• The build must be Non-fictional.

World War 1 – 1st September – 31st December
In this build you can celebrate and remember the First World War with the final year of the centenary. You can build any Diorama, AFV, Aircraft, figure. Anything that was used in the First World war can be done.

• The kit must be new/not started.
• The model can be anything that took part in the First World War
• The kit must not be started any earlier that the stated start date and the same goes with the end date, Late finished will not be counted for judging.
• Aftermarket parts/decals ARE allowed.
• The Model must be Non-fictional. E.g. you cannot build robots fighting tanks.
• The dates are 28 Jul 1914 – 11 Nov 1918

ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE ASK !

[TeufelHunden]

Not a car/bike guy, but with all the great models I've been seeing finished on the FB page, I just might consider giving it a try.

[scottschory]

Will you be starting a separate build thread?? Also could you advise the best way to upload pics onto the forum, please. I had been linking it all to an album, created on Facebook to showcase the build and update the written progress as needed...seems a simpler way for me to do it. Is there a particular outline you'd like to see on the ISM forum? Thanks

[Paul]

Will you be starting a separate build thread?? Also could you advise the best way to upload pics onto the forum, please. I had been linking it all to an album, created on Facebook to showcase the build and update the written progress as needed...seems a simpler way for me to do it. Is there a particular outline you'd like to see on the ISM forum? Thanks

Im starting the build section now, flickr is the best way to upload to the forum imo. Have a look at old gb entries to give you an idea what you should do

[Corkmyster9436]

Looking through my stash this morning and I have kits for all 3 GB this year, lets hope the modeling mojo returns.

[BobM]

Looking through my stash this morning and I have kits for all 3 GB this year, lets hope the modeling mojo returns.

As Nike once said... "Just Do It!"

[PrivatePublic]

Just getting a plan together for the Cold War GB, what can we consider relevant? e.g. would Soviet export tanks in foreign (non-Warsaw Pact) service count or only in WP/Soviet service. Just wanna clarify before I decide on anything

[snowman819]

Just getting a plan together for the Cold War GB, what can we consider relevant? e.g. would Soviet export tanks in foreign (non-Warsaw Pact) service count or only in WP/Soviet service. Just wanna clarify before I decide on anything

I was thinking the same exact thing as I was considering building a French Super Etendard set during the falklands war with Argentinian markings.

[snowman819]

Just getting a plan together for the Cold War GB, what can we consider relevant? e.g. would Soviet export tanks in foreign (non-Warsaw Pact) service count or only in WP/Soviet service. Just wanna clarify before I decide on anything

I was thinking the same exact thing as I was considering building a French Super Etendard set during the falklands war with Argentinian markings.

[Kevthemodeller]

Just getting a plan together for the Cold War GB, what can we consider relevant? e.g. would Soviet export tanks in foreign (non-Warsaw Pact) service count or only in WP/Soviet service. Just wanna clarify before I decide on anything

I was thinking the same exact thing as I was considering building a French Super Etendard set during the falklands war with Argentinian markings.

The Cold War as far as I'm aware is defined as a stand off and small incidents between Western Bloc & Eastern Bloc which later turned into NATO and Warsaw Pact.

In my opinion only equipment in service with the above mentioned count. The Falklands has nothing to do with it and Argentina wasn't and isn't part of either.

[NorthernModeller]

Just getting a plan together for the Cold War GB, what can we consider relevant? e.g. would Soviet export tanks in foreign (non-Warsaw Pact) service count or only in WP/Soviet service. Just wanna clarify before I decide on anything

I was thinking the same exact thing as I was considering building a French Super Etendard set during the falklands war with Argentinian markings.

The Cold War as far as I'm aware is defined as a stand off and small incidents between Western Bloc & Eastern Bloc which later turned into NATO and Warsaw Pact.

In my opinion only equipment in service with the above mentioned count. The Falklands has nothing to do with it and Argentina wasn't and isn't part of either.

you hit the nail on the head

[PrivatePublic]

I was thinking the same exact thing as I was considering building a French Super Etendard set during the falklands war with Argentinian markings.

The Cold War as far as I'm aware is defined as a stand off and small incidents between Western Bloc & Eastern Bloc which later turned into NATO and Warsaw Pact.

In my opinion only equipment in service with the above mentioned count. The Falklands has nothing to do with it and Argentina wasn't and isn't part of either.

you hit the nail on the head

Roger, just wanted to check. Would the numerous proxy wars with the major powers also count? Korea and Vietnam being the obvious ones but also the lower profile conflicts like the Suez Crisis, Malayan Emergency and Cuban Missile Crisis? Or are we specifically focusing on the tensions between NATO and the Warsaw Pact nations and not the numerous satellite states? Not trying to be a pain here, just curious is all. It's such an interesting and far reaching period of history it's difficult to properly quantify

I'm not fussed either way, it just helps me narrow down what I can/want to/have time to do

[snowman819]

NO worries. I thought maybe with the UK forces (NATO member) and a French Super Etendard might have been interesting. We're fully aware that Argentina wasn't part of the cold war. Just wanted to clarify.
I just realised that the french weren't part of NATO command as they left in 1966.So I'll have to think of something else anyway.LOL
So your basically saying NATO or WARSAW pact members. That's much clearer.

[SimpleScaleModels]

Would an M113 in Vietnam War markings be okay? if not, it's fine

[SimpleScaleModels]

Hi, i was wondering if it would be okay to build a 1/35 Tamiya M113 for the build in Vietnam paint scheme, it was set around the time of the cold war?

[Kevthemodeller]

I'd say same as above Vietnam War has nothing to do with the Cold War now has it. Why not do the M113 as US NATO Germany, now that's Cold War

[SimpleScaleModels]

I'd say same as above Vietnam War has nothing to do with the Cold War now has it. Why not do the M113 as US NATO Germany, now that's Cold War

sorry to ask but could i build a leopard 1 in an Australian paint scheme. It was used in 1974 so it is around the time of the cold war

[CharlieB]

I have Hobby Boss' F3H McDonnell Demon that I would like to enter the Cold War build.

[NorthernModeller]

I do want to make a point about the Cold War GB. Whatever you chose to build has to have been used for the Cold war. it can not be just anything that happened to be around during that period

[NorthernModeller]

I have Hobby Boss' F3H McDonnell Demon that I would like to enter the Cold War build.

Yes, I just read that it was fitted with armament for ground attack for the Cuban missile crisis. This would be fine

[xraymiller]

I am new to the Group Builds. Are we supposed to announce (register) what we are going to build and submit? And I didn't see anything about how to submit.

Thanks.

[Twokidsnosleep]

Hi Ray

Ok so it takes a bit of wandering around to make yourself comfortable and familiar.
Each group build or sig (special interest group) build has a page, found from the Board Index
Here is the one for the Cold War
viewforum.php?f=664

Second banner from the top says build threads...when you click it it opens all the builds under this GB
At the top of this new page it says NEW TOPIC in red
Click here and it lets you enter a title and then you can begin posting your build

The pattern for a GB or sig is
Box photos
Sprue photos
Information, background on topic, reason why building this etc
photos and work in progress (wip) pictures

photos should be hosted from a third party like Flikr or Photobucket and not directly uploaded.

Have a peek at a few threads and you will see the pattern
Let me know if you need any help

and welcome
Scott

[MichaelsModels]

Hello

I can't find any topics for the Cars & Bikes GB.

Can someone please point me in the direction of them.

thanks

[Twokidsnosleep]

Hello

I can't find any topics for the Cars & Bikes GB.

Can someone please point me in the direction of them.

thanks

Here you are...it was at the bottom of the list sig and gb archive...board index
viewforum.php?f=642

[MichaelsModels]

Hello

I can't find any topics for the Cars & Bikes GB.

Can someone please point me in the direction of them.

thanks

Here you are...it was at the bottom of the list sig and gb archive...board index
viewforum.php?f=642

Awesome, thanks for that.

[Twokidsnosleep]

For the sake of 15 Id be interested in a pair. Would like to see them first though. Any more details on the company, more examples of their work etc.?

Huh??
Your posting makes no sense. This thread is two years old
You confuse me dude

[digger303]

For the sake of 15 Id be interested in a pair. Would like to see them first though. Any more details on the company, more examples of their work etc.?

No idea what kit your asking about , but I would highly recommend you join https://www.scalemates.com
and from there you can research reviews about whatever your interested in.