PTO GB Extension. - Aircraft of World War II

Airframes · 07-25-2009, 01:30 PM

As there are a few people who aren't quite ready to finalise their entries for the PTO Group Build, including myself (!), the closing date for entries has now been moved back.
The final date will now be Sunday, August 9th.
Sorry to delay the results for those who have already finished, but I'm sure you'll agree that it's better to let those who haven't finished have a little more time, rather than rush and possibly spoil their models. There are at least four people in the same boat at the moment!
This will not affect the MTO Group Build, which will commence as advertised.
Thanks for your understanding,
Terry.

Heinz · 07-25-2009, 02:34 PM

Ah this is great, means I'll be able to 'save' and get my two in, cheers Terry!

lesofprimus · 07-25-2009, 02:41 PM

Good call Terry, as Im one of those fellas in the boat without a paddle, thanks for the life preserver....

Lucky13 · 07-25-2009, 02:46 PM

Cheers old boy! My Corsair F4U-4 is 99.9% finished, just the canopy to get ordered and the other two lassies to get finished off as well....

Airframes · 07-25-2009, 02:58 PM

no probs chaps! Is two weeks extra long enough, or do some of you need more?

DBII · 07-25-2009, 04:33 PM

Cool, I will have my hand back on 8/3. Six days to touch up.

DBII

Wayne Little · 07-26-2009, 05:53 AM

Well I'll pat myself on the back then....for such a great suggestion!

....even though it was a likely event with so many so close but not quite there....

lesofprimus · 07-26-2009, 08:21 AM

May need more Terry, we'll see how it goes...

Njaco · 07-26-2009, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lesofprimus

Good call Terry, as Im one of those fellas in the boat without a paddle, thanks for the life preserver....

My canoe is at the bottom of the creek and I'm standing on it just my nose above water. I seroiusly cannot finish or start anything until this frickin' move is done. I'm barely on here now as it is. Aaarrrgghhh!!

Airframes · 07-26-2009, 05:31 PM

I feel for you Chris, it's a right Royal pain moving at any time, let alone in a hurry. We can maybe keep it going longer, as the MTO build will be underway anyway. See how you (and others) go, and we'll take it from there.

Wayne Little · 07-27-2009, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Njaco

My canoe is at the bottom of the creek and I'm standing on it just my nose above water. I seroiusly cannot finish or start anything until this frickin' move is done. I'm barely on here now as it is. Aaarrrgghhh!!

If you can't make it Chris, please keep going and get it done anyway with updates! We still want to see it posted as ***Finished*** in the PTO regardless mate!

imalko · 07-27-2009, 02:14 PM

I would like to make a suggestion if I may...
Since there is a number of excellent models in this GB which might not be finished until official deadline and we all know that modeling in a hurry isn't recommendable, maybe the judges could consider to extend PTO GB all the way to the end of August. At the same time MTO GB would begin as planed on 1 August. This could be one time thing or maybe it could be considered for all future GB to last effectively 4 months with last month of one GB to be at the same time first month of next GB.
For example, that would mean that MTO GB would last until 30 November and "Heavies" GB starting on 1 November, effectively running in parallel this two GB during November.
Of course purpose of this would be to allow members to finish their models on time and in the same time to allow those who already had finished their entries to start new ones in next GB.
Anyway, just some thoughts on the matter...

BombTaxi · 07-27-2009, 09:04 PM

Extension gladly received, I have been a little lax lately, and progress has been slow, to say the least

Airframes · 07-28-2009, 12:32 AM

That's good thinking Igor. This sort of parrallel running was mentioned when the GB's were first discussed, and I think it might be a good way to ease the 'strain' on those entrants who are rushing to finish in time.
I certainly have no objections, and if the other judges agree, and the members think it's OK, then I dion't see a problem, and the rules can be adjusted as neccessary.
Over to the judges/members for comments.

Catch22 · 07-28-2009, 12:34 AM

I agree, I had thought it was implemented before the deadline for this one had been announced.

07-25-2009, 01:30 PM	#1
Airframes Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 9,062	PTO GB Extension. As there are a few people who aren't quite ready to finalise their entries for the PTO Group Build, including myself (!), the closing date for entries has now been moved back. The final date will now be Sunday, August 9th. Sorry to delay the results for those who have already finished, but I'm sure you'll agree that it's better to let those who haven't finished have a little more time, rather than rush and possibly spoil their models. There are at least four people in the same boat at the moment! This will not affect the MTO Group Build, which will commence as advertised. Thanks for your understanding, Terry. __________________

07-25-2009, 02:34 PM	#2
Heinz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Posts: 6,731	Ah this is great, means I'll be able to 'save' and get my two in, cheers Terry! __________________

07-25-2009, 02:41 PM	#3
lesofprimus Minister of Whoopass Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Long Island Native in Mississippi Posts: 17,500	Good call Terry, as Im one of those fellas in the boat without a paddle, thanks for the life preserver.... __________________ My IL2 Video Tribute to My Grandfather: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtzN5RuNNJk

07-25-2009, 02:46 PM	#4
Lucky13 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A Swede living in Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 15,140	Cheers old boy! My Corsair F4U-4 is 99.9% finished, just the canopy to get ordered and the other two lassies to get finished off as well.... __________________ JAN "Felicis Tredecim" "I´m going back to the front to relax" "THE BLACK CATS FLIES TONIGHT" "Find your enemy and shoot him down - everything else is unimportant!" "When you're out of F-8's... You're out of fighters!"

07-25-2009, 02:58 PM	#5
Airframes Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 9,062	no probs chaps! Is two weeks extra long enough, or do some of you need more? __________________

07-25-2009, 04:33 PM	#6
DBII Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,429	Cool, I will have my hand back on 8/3. Six days to touch up. DBII

07-26-2009, 05:53 AM	#7
Wayne Little Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Adelaide Sth. Aust. Posts: 12,511	Well I'll pat myself on the back then....for such a great suggestion!....even though it was a likely event with so many so close but not quite there.... __________________

07-26-2009, 08:21 AM	#8
lesofprimus Minister of Whoopass Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Long Island Native in Mississippi Posts: 17,500	May need more Terry, we'll see how it goes... __________________ My IL2 Video Tribute to My Grandfather: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtzN5RuNNJk

07-26-2009, 05:31 PM	#10
Airframes Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 9,062	I feel for you Chris, it's a right Royal pain moving at any time, let alone in a hurry. We can maybe keep it going longer, as the MTO build will be underway anyway. See how you (and others) go, and we'll take it from there. __________________

07-27-2009, 02:14 PM	#12
imalko Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vojvodina, Serbia Posts: 1,306	I would like to make a suggestion if I may... Since there is a number of excellent models in this GB which might not be finished until official deadline and we all know that modeling in a hurry isn't recommendable, maybe the judges could consider to extend PTO GB all the way to the end of August. At the same time MTO GB would begin as planed on 1 August. This could be one time thing or maybe it could be considered for all future GB to last effectively 4 months with last month of one GB to be at the same time first month of next GB. For example, that would mean that MTO GB would last until 30 November and "Heavies" GB starting on 1 November, effectively running in parallel this two GB during November. Of course purpose of this would be to allow members to finish their models on time and in the same time to allow those who already had finished their entries to start new ones in next GB. Anyway, just some thoughts on the matter... __________________ "Find your enemy and shoot him down - everything else is unimportant." Last edited by imalko; 07-30-2009 at 05:02 PM.

07-27-2009, 09:04 PM	#13
BombTaxi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Brownhills, W. Mids, UK Posts: 1,189	Extension gladly received, I have been a little lax lately, and progress has been slow, to say the least __________________ Good generals think about tactics. Great generals think about logistics. "If freedom is to be saved and enlarged, poverty must be ended. There is no other solution." - Nye Bevan "Any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind; and therefore never send to ask for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee" - John Donne, Meditation XVII

07-28-2009, 12:32 AM	#14
Airframes Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 9,062	That's good thinking Igor. This sort of parrallel running was mentioned when the GB's were first discussed, and I think it might be a good way to ease the 'strain' on those entrants who are rushing to finish in time. I certainly have no objections, and if the other judges agree, and the members think it's OK, then I dion't see a problem, and the rules can be adjusted as neccessary. Over to the judges/members for comments. __________________

07-28-2009, 12:34 AM	#15
Catch22 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,293	I agree, I had thought it was implemented before the deadline for this one had been announced. __________________

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