Group builds..... - Aircraft of World War II

Lucky13 · 12-14-2008, 03:33 PM

Gentlemen....

I don't really know how many of us here on the forum build models, but would a group build every now and then be something worth doing? If there's any interest in this, would one group build every quarter be too much or just fine? Something like one for a specific kind of aircraft, Pacific, Atlantic, Eastern, Western front, WWI, WWII, Korea, etc...? Those that complete within the time period could also recieve a medal, banner or whatever....

Could also do one if you wanted for tanks, ships or helicopter....

Any thoughts?

lesofprimus · 12-14-2008, 03:42 PM

Great idea, but one that would be dominated by 2 or 3 members here consistantly..... I'd like to see it happen, and Im sure we can arrange some sort of special banner/tag for the individual winner...

Lucky13 · 12-14-2008, 03:51 PM

Well, O' Enlighted One....was thinking more of in a style in that those taking part and finishing would get the banner/tag...
We all know who the winners would, right?

Airframes · 12-14-2008, 07:30 PM

Sounds good to me! Like the idea of a number doing the same aircraft type, or one of a type to fit a scene, for example aircraft of a particular unit. As for domination by certain people, either appoint those people as judges, so they can't take part(!!), or have a 'ranking' system, based on, eg, experience/skill level/age or whatever? Whichever way, it would be fun and encouraging to all and, as Jan says, only those who finish the model TOTALLY can be 'scored'; could make it easier to arrange/judge etc by having it strictly 'out of the box' ?

Wildcat · 12-15-2008, 01:42 AM

Great idea. I'm in!

muller · 12-15-2008, 01:57 AM

Me too!

Catch22 · 12-15-2008, 02:08 AM

I'd be in. We should also make the scale something that's fairly easily attainable, such as 1/48, and it's big enough to see a lot of detail. 1/32nd models are great, but they're pretty pricy and they take a while to complete. That being said, if we do a 1/32 F4U, I'd be ahead of the game!

tango35 · 12-15-2008, 03:32 AM

Hey, folks why we start a GB under one Motto ( e.g. 190 Reichsdefender), and than all scales or techniques are allowed. What do you think ?
And for the ranking - the price is fun for everyone during the build and the excitement to see WIP images of the models

greets
Thomas

Lucky13 · 12-15-2008, 06:20 AM

Exactly.... We could do that or we could also do as you say Thomas, a Reichsdefender GB, but all would be allowed, 109's, 190's, 262's etc.. and any scale...as long as it has something to do with the "Defenders of the Reich"...

Wayne Little · 12-15-2008, 06:30 AM

Well then, I'm nearly done already!

tango35 · 12-15-2008, 06:31 AM

OK Jan,
than let us start with a Reichsdefender GB. Start 01.01.09, End 08.05.2009

All scales, all types, all techniques allowed.

Put me on the List

greets Thomas

Lucky13 · 12-15-2008, 07:09 AM

Was thinking more in the space of 01.01.09 to 03.31.09....but that's something we all can work out, what suits best...

In this case I'll try my hand on this Yellow 13...

tango35 · 12-15-2008, 07:41 AM

Jan,
it was only a thought about the space ( from Bodenplatte to VE-Day ). I will be in with a Me 109 G-14 Black 16 from III./JG 26 lost on 27th Nov 1944 and still missing.

greets

Thomas

Lucky13 · 12-15-2008, 07:49 AM

Oh....right, that idea never crossed my mind....

good one!

Airframes · 12-15-2008, 07:51 AM

Good heavens Jan! You mean you're actually going to USE one of your '13' decals!!!?
I take it the model has to be built for, and during the time span of, the 'competition'?
I'll have to modify my build-programme to fit one in then!
You really do know how to confuse me! Had it all planned; Diorama Guide Part 2 requires a further 2 to 4 models, plus the diorama bases, Photography Guide needs some to demonstrate effects, plus my own models, now I've got to go and buy, and build, another one!!
What a fantstic excuse! Thanks, Jan!

12-14-2008, 03:33 PM	#1
Lucky13 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A Swede living in Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 15,140	Group builds..... Gentlemen.... I don't really know how many of us here on the forum build models, but would a group build every now and then be something worth doing? If there's any interest in this, would one group build every quarter be too much or just fine? Something like one for a specific kind of aircraft, Pacific, Atlantic, Eastern, Western front, WWI, WWII, Korea, etc...? Those that complete within the time period could also recieve a medal, banner or whatever.... Could also do one if you wanted for tanks, ships or helicopter.... Any thoughts? __________________ 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!"

12-14-2008, 03:42 PM	#2
lesofprimus Minister of Whoopass Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Long Island Native in Mississippi Posts: 17,500	Great idea, but one that would be dominated by 2 or 3 members here consistantly..... I'd like to see it happen, and Im sure we can arrange some sort of special banner/tag for the individual winner... __________________ My IL2 Video Tribute to My Grandfather: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtzN5RuNNJk

12-14-2008, 03:51 PM	#3
Lucky13 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A Swede living in Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 15,140	Well, O' Enlighted One....was thinking more of in a style in that those taking part and finishing would get the banner/tag... We all know who the winners would, right? __________________ 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!"

12-15-2008, 01:42 AM	#5
Wildcat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Queensland Posts: 4,543	Great idea. I'm in! __________________

12-15-2008, 01:57 AM	#6
muller Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The Emerald Isle Posts: 1,497	Me too! __________________

12-14-2008, 07:30 PM	#4
Airframes Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 9,062	Sounds good to me! Like the idea of a number doing the same aircraft type, or one of a type to fit a scene, for example aircraft of a particular unit. As for domination by certain people, either appoint those people as judges, so they can't take part(!!), or have a 'ranking' system, based on, eg, experience/skill level/age or whatever? Whichever way, it would be fun and encouraging to all and, as Jan says, only those who finish the model TOTALLY can be 'scored'; could make it easier to arrange/judge etc by having it strictly 'out of the box' ?

12-15-2008, 02:08 AM	#7
Catch22 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,293	I'd be in. We should also make the scale something that's fairly easily attainable, such as 1/48, and it's big enough to see a lot of detail. 1/32nd models are great, but they're pretty pricy and they take a while to complete. That being said, if we do a 1/32 F4U, I'd be ahead of the game! __________________

12-15-2008, 03:32 AM	#8
tango35 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hannover Region Posts: 105	Hey, folks why we start a GB under one Motto ( e.g. 190 Reichsdefender), and than all scales or techniques are allowed. What do you think ? And for the ranking - the price is fun for everyone during the build and the excitement to see WIP images of the models greets Thomas

12-15-2008, 06:20 AM	#9
Lucky13 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A Swede living in Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 15,140	Exactly.... We could do that or we could also do as you say Thomas, a Reichsdefender GB, but all would be allowed, 109's, 190's, 262's etc.. and any scale...as long as it has something to do with the "Defenders of the Reich"... __________________ 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!"

12-15-2008, 06:30 AM	#10
Wayne Little Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Adelaide Sth. Aust. Posts: 12,511	Well then, I'm nearly done already! __________________

12-15-2008, 06:31 AM	#11
tango35 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hannover Region Posts: 105	OK Jan, than let us start with a Reichsdefender GB. Start 01.01.09, End 08.05.2009 All scales, all types, all techniques allowed. Put me on the List greets Thomas

12-15-2008, 07:41 AM	#13
tango35 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hannover Region Posts: 105	Jan, it was only a thought about the space ( from Bodenplatte to VE-Day ). I will be in with a Me 109 G-14 Black 16 from III./JG 26 lost on 27th Nov 1944 and still missing. greets Thomas

12-15-2008, 07:49 AM	#14
Lucky13 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A Swede living in Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 15,140	Oh....right, that idea never crossed my mind.... good one! __________________ 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!"

12-15-2008, 07:51 AM	#15
Airframes Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 9,062	Good heavens Jan! You mean you're actually going to USE one of your '13' decals!!!? I take it the model has to be built for, and during the time span of, the 'competition'? I'll have to modify my build-programme to fit one in then! You really do know how to confuse me! Had it all planned; Diorama Guide Part 2 requires a further 2 to 4 models, plus the diorama bases, Photography Guide needs some to demonstrate effects, plus my own models, now I've got to go and buy, and build, another one!! What a fantstic excuse! Thanks, Jan!

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