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Group Build 2023/2024 First Poll.

Started by NARSES2, March 21, 2023, 08:07:27 AM

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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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NARSES2

#45
March 26, 2023, 05:46:31 AM
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...


Absolutely sir  ;D  :thumbsup:

Although I must admit that if I see, or have any ideas which I think may have wide appeal then I keep them on a list on my laptop, just so they don't get missed next year.
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

NARSES2

#46
March 26, 2023, 05:48:19 AM
Quote from: Wardukw-NZ on March 24, 2023, 04:40:40 PMChris 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 🙂

Cheers, appreciated  :thumbsup:
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

Wardukw

#47
March 26, 2023, 11:51:09 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on March 26, 2023, 05:48:19 AM
Quote from: Wardukw-NZ on March 24, 2023, 04:40:40 PMChris 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 🙂

Cheers, appreciated  :thumbsup:
Ya most welcome 😊
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 .

NARSES2

#48
March 27, 2023, 01:04:25 AM
Gents I'll probably close this vote down at the end of the week, so you have 5 days or so left.
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

Rheged

#49
March 27, 2023, 01:50:16 AM
Thank you for your sterling work, Chris.   I'm aware of  how much is involved in running these sort of polls..................the hidden bits that no one thinks about........and all I can say is that I'm glad it's you, not me, that has the job!
"If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you....."
It  means that you read  the instruction sheet

zenrat

#50
March 27, 2023, 02:42:09 AM
Apparently only 31 of us care enough about this to actually vote.   :angry:
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.

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scooter

#51
March 27, 2023, 02:48:02 AM
Quote from: zenrat on March 27, 2023, 02:42:09 AMApparently only 31 of us care enough about this to actually vote.   :angry:


We're probably the most active
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zenrat

#52
March 27, 2023, 02:57:16 AM
Quote from: scooter on March 27, 2023, 02:48:02 AM
Quote from: zenrat on March 27, 2023, 02:42:09 AMApparently only 31 of us care enough about this to actually vote.   :angry:


We're probably the most active

The Hard Corp.
The A Team.
 :mellow:
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

#53
March 27, 2023, 03:10:08 AM
That's around the maximum number of GB entries we get anyway.

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

Steel Penguin

#54
March 27, 2023, 04:38:45 AM
i haven't voted, im not very likely to join in on any that run,  and dont feel its particularly fair, to add my thumb on the scales of decision making, when i wont be involved in the end.
the things you learn, give your mind the wings to fly, and the chains to hold yourself steady
take off and nuke the site form orbit, nope, time for the real thing, CAM and gridfire, call special circumstances. 
wow, its like freefalling into the Geofront
Not a member of the Hufflepuff conspiracy!

AeroplaneDriver

#55
March 27, 2023, 05:15:37 AM
Quote from: Steel Penguin on March 27, 2023, 04:38:45 AMi haven't voted, im not very likely to join in on any that run,  and dont feel its particularly fair, to add my thumb on the scales of decision making, when i wont be involved in the end.

Could always vote for any you think you would find interesting or fun to watch. 
So I got that going for me...which is nice....

Steel Penguin

#56
March 27, 2023, 06:24:59 AM
Quote from: AeroplaneDriver on March 27, 2023, 05:15:37 AM
Quote from: Steel Penguin on March 27, 2023, 04:38:45 AMi haven't voted, im not very likely to join in on any that run,  and dont feel its particularly fair, to add my thumb on the scales of decision making, when i wont be involved in the end.

Could always vote for any you think you would find interesting or fun to watch. 
to be honest,  ive never been disappointed by the results of other GBs,  it always amazes me what my peers think up / create   :lol: 
the things you learn, give your mind the wings to fly, and the chains to hold yourself steady
take off and nuke the site form orbit, nope, time for the real thing, CAM and gridfire, call special circumstances. 
wow, its like freefalling into the Geofront
Not a member of the Hufflepuff conspiracy!

NARSES2

#57
March 31, 2023, 02:36:35 AM
Almost certainly close the Poll down this afternoon (UK time) as numbers have been stable for a while. It'll take a couple of days to sort out the second round and one kind member has offered to proof read the second round before I post it, thanks Dave  :thumbsup: . Any "cock-up" however will be and is my sole responsibility, hopefully there won't be one, touching all the wood available.

One small point though.

I'll be merging a couple subjects which are basically the same as suggested during the voting but I'm not completely sure about one area, and that is those suggestions that fall into the overall category of "Space".

Now we have 4  ? sub-categories that could be merged :-

1. Space, man :Anything related to escaping Earth.
2. A generic "Science Fiction" build GB
3. The Star Wars GB : Something from the Star Wars Universe past, present or future.
4. 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.

Now I'm really not sure if they would constitute 1 or 2 categories ?

To my mind you can say that 1 & 4 are semi-serious whilst 2 & 3 are pure fiction ? So is that 2 categories ?

Note that they'll get into Round 2 regardless of whether it turns out to be 1 or 2 categories.

Opinions ?
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

Old Wombat

#58
March 31, 2023, 02:44:58 AM
Combining 1-&-4 and 2-&-3 seems reasonable to me.

The first for moderately sensible ideas for getting to, from & through space, & the second for any science fiction subject of whatever theme floats your starcruiser.
Has a life outside of What-If & wishes it would stop interfering!

"The purpose of all War is Peace" - St. Augustine

veritas ad mortus veritas est

zenrat

#59
March 31, 2023, 02:50:05 AM
Quote from: Old Wombat on March 31, 2023, 02:44:58 AMCombining 1-&-4 and 2-&-3 seems reasonable to me.

The first for moderately sensible ideas for getting to, from & through space, & the second for any science fiction subject of whatever theme floats your starcruiser.

Makes sense.  But only if the GB is called the Space: The Final Frontier GB.   ;D
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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