A group build is where everyone on the forum (who wants to participate) gets together and picks a mutual subject to model. It will usually run over an agreed span of time (every 4 months for ISM). 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 (Out Of the Box) or you can add extras such as PE (Photo-Etch), after market resin parts or decals etc. 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.
There will be 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes kindly sponsored by Models R Go for every GB. I'd like to take this opportunity to personally thank John & Mandy at Models R Go for their continued support, it's greatly appreciated. Please go and check their website out by clicking the banner below, their customer service is second to none.
Because at ISM our ethos is that it doesn't matter what you build or how it turns out, as long as you enjoyed the journey, the way who gets the prizes is determined is going to be totally different to every other modelling website! It's not going to be just the prettiest or best built model that wins or places, the prizes will go to the best overall build thread. This means the more back story to your model you post, the more updates (with pictures) you post, the better the explanation of your techniques to achieve the end result (inc your youtube vids) you post, the better chance you will have of getting placed for a prize. Basically what this means is that the more you share your information, the better the benefit to the modelling community, which in turn benefits everyone of us. So, it doesn't matter if you're all thumbs, just started modelling last week, or can't achieve an exact replica of the subject you're building, we want to see that you've enjoyed the journey to the end result, no matter how it's turned out and most importantly, that you've had FUN getting there.....
Group builds are 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 whilst sharing their tips & techniques with the whole community. If you've never entered one before, don't be shy and have a go, we'd love to see your work....
D Day Group Build Guidelines
Objective: Build and share any vehicle, aircraft, ship, figures, dioramas etc involved with an/or depicting a D Day scenario. Again, this will be quite a generic group build where anyone can enter any vehicle involved.
PLEASE READ.....What qualifies as a D Day subject.....
Vehicles/aircraft/boats & ships/figures of any kind from any side (Allied/Axis) involved in D-day itself. A lot of these vehicles would have carried on across France and throughout the war so, would be fine to use as long as they were there on D-Day they will count. Aircraft have to have the right squadron markings etc. plus invasion stripes. If you want to do a show bird, as long as it has the markings that it had on D-Day then we don't see a problem with that. Same with armour and dioramas the unit depicted needs to have actually been involved on the day and a diorama must depict a D Day scenario. If you are not sure what you are allowed to enter then please ask T3hGuppy, Lee or Paul
Group Build Guidelines...
1. Any subject involved in the D Day landings and events following
2. Any kit manufacturer
3. Any scale
4. Anyone can join regardless of skill level
5. There is no restriction on material or any after market products.
6. Scratch building is allowed.
7. After market decal sets are allowed.
8. Dioramas are allowed.
9. You can enter as many times as you like.
10. All kits MUST be in unstarted condition - no exceptions (damaged while in transit sprue parts are allowed).
11. All entries must have a build thread in this GB forum area for the entry to be valid.
12. A progressive build thread must be posted - which must include sprue and box shots, regular picture and/or video updates with comments on hints & tips - by sharing your build progress others can learn.
13. Your final reveal must include at least 4 still pictures of your model.
14. HAVE FUN
If you're not sure of anything then please PM T3hGuppy, Paul or Lee, we're here to help.
Duration: 4 months (16 weeks)
Start date: Friday 23rd May 2014
Finish date: Friday 12th September 2014 at midnight GMT.
...Prizes...
1st...
2nd...
3rd
Don't forget - It's not going to necessarily be the prettiest model that gets placed, it'll be the overall build thread, the contribution made and the information provided by that member that decides the prizes.
Places will be chosen by the Admin and their decision is final. Good luck people
International Scale Modeller Group Builds are sponsored by......
1st...
2nd...
3rd
Don't forget - It's not going to necessarily be the prettiest model that gets placed, it'll be the overall build thread, the contribution made and the information provided by that member that decides the prizes.
Places will be chosen by the Admin and their decision is final. Good luck people
International Scale Modeller Group Builds are sponsored by......
, now to check with the Guppster that my backstory passes muster .
waaaaaaaaaaaaay too much
