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Group Build 2023/2024 First Poll.

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Round One of the 2023/2024 GB Subject Poll - pick up to 15 for entry into Round 2

Aces : Any model of a aircraft, vehicle or ship/sub etc that was an ace-maker
Rivers & lakes : Anything that goes on them -,River/Lake Racing Boats, Seaplanes/Flying Boats, River Gunboats etc
Down Under : Anything adorned by a kangaroo or a kiwi in a national marking
No Camouflage : camouflage didn't happen. Tanks, planes and ships etc in pre cam colours. Silver spitfires, tanks in hi vis recognition colours, ships in pre "battleship grey etc
Space, man :Anything related to escaping Earth.
Anything but military : I think it's self explanatory
Research or exploration. Space, air, land, sea or undersea etc
The Single Kit Build : Meaning everyone tackles the exact same kit.  Something of reasonable quality, but cheap and easy to find everywhere like maybe one of Airfix's recent 1/72 WW2 fighter kits or one of the kits reboxed around the world as Italeri/
Frozen : Allows for Ski planes, high latitude vehicles, ice breakers, railway snow ploughs, deep space, the moons of Jupiter,  dioramas of tundra tractors.etc
TL-191/The Southern Victory GB. The Confederacy wins the US Civil War
The Man in the High Castle GB" Builds based on the t.v. series.
Operation Overlord (D-Day). Self-explanatory I think ?
A generic "Science Fiction" build GB
Africa : As broad a subject as it reads.
Central and S America. Similarly a broad subject
Dogs and Cats GB - Subject name must be that of a dog or a cat.  Grumman Wildcat, Daimler Dingo, Hispaniel Suiza etc
Autogyro GB : Build a wiffed Autogiro
It'll never Work/What were they smoking GB - Stupid and/or ugly and/or weird.  the stupider the idea the better.  Extra points for ridiculousness or building anything from Blackburn or Reliant.
The Longer Wings GB
Buccaneer, Harrier, Jaguar GB - the obvious successor to Lightning, Hunter, Canberra.
The next 50 years in space GB.
The Weather GB – Build based on a weather event/phenomenum etc. eg :- Lightning, Tempest, Typhoon etc
The 23 GB - subject must have some vague connection with the number 23.
The Ekranoplan GB : Build an ekranoplan.
The Scaleorama GB : Use a 1/32 scale kit to build a 1/72 scale subject etc.
The Canard GB : Any aircraft design can be improved with canards.
The Delta Wing GB. Fairly self-explanatory I think
The Star Wars GB : Something from the Star Wars Universe past, present or future.
The Schneider Trophy GB : What if the Schneider Trophy races had continued and ended up running from 1913 into the future ?
The Real World GB : Totally anarchical I know, but just supposing ........?
Ferries GB : Any water or aircraft that can carry another vehicle.
The Traditional Steam Engines GB : Coal/wood powered traction engines or vehicles. Static or mobile.
Nuclear powered vehicles GB : Any nuclear powered vehicle including; ships,  cars, aircraft, spaceships, airships and submarines etc.
The Flying Scotsman GB : Any what-if vehicle bearing the Flying Scotsman's nameplate .
The Powered gliders GB : Any aircraft that needs an engine to provide thrust for altitude but not for forward flight.
The Kitbashed GB : Build something using scrapped models and the spares box.
The Swords into Ploughshares GB : Bombers into air-freighters, half tracks into delivery trucks, destroyers into luxury yachts etc.
The Spaceplanes GB : Any aircraft that uses its own power to take-off, fly into Space at a height of 90,000ft or more and lands back to earth carrying passengers or freight.
The Flying Wings GB : Self explanatory I think.
The Seaplane/Amphibian GB : Self explanatory I think.
The Alternative Irish Air Corps GB : Fairly obvious, but what if EIRE had become a Socialist Republic in the 30's and turned to the Soviet Union, alternatively it could of turned to the right. The worlds your oyster.
The Civilianise/Militarise It GB : A re-run of the 2015 GB.
The VIP GB : Anything land, sea, air, space or time vehicle used by a head of state, head of government, basically anyone considered important.
The alternative propulsion GB :  Entry must show a change in the type of propulsion, or engine.  Sail to steam, horseless carriage to motorized, piston to turboprop or jet, Internal combustion to electric. Etc. Changes to larger engine of the same typ
The South of the Equator GB : Build anything from the Southern Hemisphere
The Extreme GB - Fastest, highest, largest, longest, heaviest etc
The Bomber & Bombardment GB - Something that can bomb something, by dropping it from above or launching it from below. Aircraft, ships, ground vehicles, artillery, orbital platforms etc.  Bombs, shells, missiles, even water bombers
The Humanitarian GB - Anything that delivers aid to those in need
The Animation Studio Wars GB : The various animation studios and their characters get involved in inter-studio conflict.
The Armed Forces of the Fast Food Company Wars GB :  Business rivalry turns violent in the fast food industry.
The Business Jets converted into Maritime Patrol Aircraft GB : Self explanatory
The Mach 2 Kit GB : Your base kit has to be a Mach 2 kit
The Ambulance GB : Any vehicle used to transport casualties to/from hospital etc. Can be land, sea or air.
The James Bond GB : Build a what-if vehicle, gadget etc that's intended to feature in a James Bond movie. Your model might be an alternative version of something that appeared in a real James Bond movie (for example, put the real Aston Martin DB6 mods
The Baltic or Mediterranean GB : Build something based in one of the seas or used by one of the countries that surround them.
The Out of time GB: Models, markings displayed in a time other than their own. WW1 Spitfire, Modern USAF Mustang, etc
The Re-engine it GB : Models with visibly other engines than the original
The Monster Figures GB : Self explanatory I think
The Racer GB : Any form of racing. Aircraft, boat, automobile animal etc
The Mach 3 and Hypersonic vehicles GB : Self explanatory I think.
The Re-Engine your Vehicle GB : Re-engine your land vehicle with an aircraft engine, aircraft with car or motorbike engines,  boats with aircraft engines etc
The Food Glorious Food GB : Mega farm vehicles, delivery vehicles etc
The 1960's GB : Self explanatory
The Falklands GB : Build something used in a Falklands conflict (the real one or a fictious one) or something just based/used there
The Phoenix from the ashes GB. : Kit or rendering must be from an already started, or completed model.  If a rebuild, it must be noticeably altered from a previous build.  Just a new paint scheme or marking is NOT permitted.  We all have those WHIF pr
The Electronic Warfare GB : Again self explanatory I think.
The Roman GB : Rome never fell and the Empire/Republic is still going
The Cops and Robbers GB :Alternative pursuit & getaway vehicles etc.
The Between the Wars GB : Anything from the period 1918 to 1939.
The Post Apocalypse GB :  Anything from after the nuclear or other apocalypse
The Alternative Public Transport GB : Tanks converted to buses, bombers to air-liners etc.
The Trials and Tribulations GB : Anything used by trials/testing organisations (real or fictional) for testing machines, stores (weaponry, etc), processes, people, tactics - anything, any era.
The Circus Comes to Town GB : Alternative circus vehicles, equipment. Maybe a space circus ?
The Off Road Vehicles GB : Self explanatory
The Alternative Rescue Services GB : Thunderbirds etc
The Fantasy Film Vehicles GB : Vehicles used in a fantasy film or tv series.
The Double 'Em/Halve 'Em GB : Double the number of engines on your plane, or in you vehicle or boat/Halve the number of engines on your plane, or in you vehicle or boat.The idea is to try to stay in-period & keep the overall power output about
The Old Kit GB : Base your model on a kit more than x years old (x to be decided if subject chosen)
The Four Legged Friends GB : Build a whiff based on a animal with 4 legs.
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zenrat

#30
March 23, 2023, 03:54:06 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on March 23, 2023, 01:44:02 AM
Quote from: kerick on March 22, 2023, 01:26:19 PMJust a suggestion, could we add Phantoms to the Buccaneer, Harrier and Jaguar GB? Assuming it makes the cut of course.

Sorry, no. The proposal was for the 3 specific aircraft and they are also British (Anglo/French in one case) designs in the same way as the LHC GB. It just makes it to different from the original proposal in my view.

Whilst I'm happy to consider merging similar subjects (which I probably should have done in the first place) when it comes to Round 2 I just feel adding something completely new alters a subject to much and if I do it for one I'll be getting "oh could you just add ******* to the so-and-so suggestion when it comes to Round 2.



:thumbsup:

Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

NARSES2

#31
March 23, 2023, 06:34:24 AM
Quote from: McColm on March 23, 2023, 03:49:02 AMIt's interesting on the wording of some of the suggestions during this stage of the polling especially around the 8-10% of the votes so far.

Pass ?

I've no idea what you mean by that, could you explain ?
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

McColm

#32
March 23, 2023, 08:11:42 AM Last Edit: March 23, 2023, 08:23:17 AM by McColm
Quote from: NARSES2 on March 23, 2023, 06:34:24 AM
Quote from: McColm on March 23, 2023, 03:49:02 AMIt's interesting on the wording of some of the suggestions during this stage of the polling especially around the 8-10% of the votes so far.

Pass ?

I've no idea what you mean by that, could you explain ?
Take the subject of water. Things that can cross it,land/take-off from it, carry things over it,  and under it,then when it's frozen the same question  Four ways of voting for the same subject.

NARSES2

#33
March 23, 2023, 08:56:14 AM
Quote from: McColm on March 23, 2023, 08:11:42 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on March 23, 2023, 06:34:24 AM
Quote from: McColm on March 23, 2023, 03:49:02 AMIt's interesting on the wording of some of the suggestions during this stage of the polling especially around the 8-10% of the votes so far.

Pass ?

I've no idea what you mean by that, could you explain ?
Take the subject of water. Things that can cross it,land/take-off from it, carry things over it,  and under it,then when it's frozen the same question  Four ways of voting for the same subject.

No. They each have specific nuances. Using your assumption we might as well not have a vote because if you try hard enough you could fit anything into any subject.

I've retyped that statement (and deleted a few things) 5 times because I really am starting to get annoyed with this. If you try hard enough you can find holes in anything. That's all I'm going to say for now, please don't push me.
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

kerick

#34
March 23, 2023, 01:56:37 PM
I realize I should have voiced my thought much earlier instead of during the voting. Sorry about that. Also, thank you for doing all this. I can only imagine how much work goes into these types of things. Take your time. No hurry.
" Somewhere, between half true, and completely crazy, is a rainbow of nice colours "
Tophe the Wise

NARSES2

#35
March 24, 2023, 02:53:57 AM
Quote from: kerick on March 23, 2023, 01:56:37 PMI realize I should have voiced my thought much earlier instead of during the voting. Sorry about that. Also, thank you for doing all this. I can only imagine how much work goes into these types of things. Take your time. No hurry.

Cheers mate  :thumbsup:

I've made a note of your Phantom idea to include it in next years Poll as part of a 3 aircraft group which would be made up of US aircraft in British service.
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

zenrat

#36
March 24, 2023, 03:30:09 AM
Phantom as a stand alone subject for a GB would work.  So much scope.

I'll start a new list for next years vote.    ;)
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

PR19_Kit

#37
March 24, 2023, 06:16:22 AM
Quote from: zenrat on March 24, 2023, 03:30:09 AMI'll start a new list for next years vote.    ;)


I thought had a few of them, forward planning etc.  ;)
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

kerick

#38
March 24, 2023, 09:11:58 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on March 24, 2023, 02:53:57 AM
Quote from: kerick on March 23, 2023, 01:56:37 PMI realize I should have voiced my thought much earlier instead of during the voting. Sorry about that. Also, thank you for doing all this. I can only imagine how much work goes into these types of things. Take your time. No hurry.

Cheers mate  :thumbsup:

I've made a note of your Phantom idea to include it in next years Poll as part of a 3 aircraft group which would be made up of US aircraft in British service.

That's a great idea.
An all Phantom GB is a great idea too. For next year!
" Somewhere, between half true, and completely crazy, is a rainbow of nice colours "
Tophe the Wise

McColm

#39
March 24, 2023, 09:53:48 AM
Quote from: kerick on March 24, 2023, 09:11:58 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on March 24, 2023, 02:53:57 AM
Quote from: kerick on March 23, 2023, 01:56:37 PMI realize I should have voiced my thought much earlier instead of during the voting. Sorry about that. Also, thank you for doing all this. I can only imagine how much work goes into these types of things. Take your time. No hurry.

Cheers mate  :thumbsup:

I've made a note of your Phantom idea to include it in next years Poll as part of a 3 aircraft group which would be made up of US aircraft in British service.

That's a great idea.
An all Phantom GB is a great idea too. For next year!
Would the Lockheed C-130 and the Boeing Chinnook be included to make up the three?

AeroplaneDriver

#40
March 24, 2023, 09:59:26 AM
Quote from: kerick on March 24, 2023, 09:11:58 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on March 24, 2023, 02:53:57 AM
Quote from: kerick on March 23, 2023, 01:56:37 PMI realize I should have voiced my thought much earlier instead of during the voting. Sorry about that. Also, thank you for doing all this. I can only imagine how much work goes into these types of things. Take your time. No hurry.

Cheers mate  :thumbsup:

I've made a note of your Phantom idea to include it in next years Poll as part of a 3 aircraft group which would be made up of US aircraft in British service.

That's a great idea.
An all Phantom GB is a great idea too. For next year!

Phantom GB is a great idea.  Wish I'd thought of that this year!   :banghead:   Oh well...never too soon to plan for 25, right?   :wacko:

Also to add to the thanks to Chris for doing all of this.  Must be quite a chore.  Your efforts are much appreciated. 
So I got that going for me...which is nice....

loupgarou

#41
March 24, 2023, 10:49:53 AM
Ladies and gentlemen  :rolleyes:  ,  could you maybe write down your suggestions for NEXT year somewhere in your computers and avoid discussing them now?
As  you  all will have forgotten everything by then and we'll have to start again...
I am sure Narses is tired enough of this year's poll.
Owing to the current financial difficulties, the light at the end of the tunnel will be turned off until further notice.

sandiego89

#42
March 24, 2023, 02:33:01 PM
Quote from: loupgarou on March 24, 2023, 10:49:53 AMLadies and gentlemen  :rolleyes:  ,  could you maybe write down your suggestions for NEXT year somewhere in your computers and avoid discussing them now?
As  you  all will have forgotten everything by then and we'll have to start again...
I am sure Narses is tired enough of this year's poll.

Amen!  we do not want to have Narses to have a melt-down- we need his services dearly! It is much appreciated!!

(and ignoring a certain poster helps quite a bit) 
Dave "Sandiego89"
Chesapeake, Virginia, USA

Wardukw

#43
March 24, 2023, 04:40:40 PM
Chris if ya have any questions about the automotive side of this stuff please don't hesitate to ask...I and a couple other blokes here have a lot of experience in that world as I've raced and modified cars and off road vehicles.
Would be only to happy to help ya ..if ya need it matey 🙂
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
I know the voices in my head ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas.
Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .

zenrat

#44
March 25, 2023, 04:10:40 AM
I keep a list on my laptop adding anything that occurs to me or is suggested as the year progresses.
Thats why every year I come out with so much crap many suggestions.

Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..
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