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Started by seadude, December 17, 2015, 11:43:00 AM

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RAFF-35

So, what's the discernible difference between a theme build and a group build? Asides from the spelling  ;)
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Very cool ! Keep it up guys love Star Wars stuff.

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Quote from: RAFF-35 on December 21, 2015, 09:38:19 AM
So, what's the discernible difference between a theme build and a group build? Asides from the spelling  ;)

The time scale. A Group Build lasts for a definite time, and a Theme Build is infinite, it  never ends.
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RAFF-35

Quote from: PR19_Kit on December 21, 2015, 02:45:21 PM
Quote from: RAFF-35 on December 21, 2015, 09:38:19 AM
So, what's the discernible difference between a theme build and a group build? Asides from the spelling  ;)

The time scale. A Group Build lasts for a definite time, and a Theme Build is infinite, it  never ends.

Wowwww...... Mystical  :lol:
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zenrat

In that case I have a number of solo theme builds underway... ;D
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Mossie

Maybe a Sci-Fi GB?  I think one was planned many moons ago but never happened?
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Quote from: PR19_Kit on December 21, 2015, 02:45:21 PM
Quote from: RAFF-35 on December 21, 2015, 09:38:19 AM
So, what's the discernible difference between a theme build and a group build? Asides from the spelling  ;)

The time scale. A Group Build lasts for a definite time, and a Theme Build is infinite, it  never ends.

Not quite

A Theme Build can have a limited time span or it can be infinite, it depends on how those involved want to organise it. It's a very loose "group build" where those participating are free to play with the "rules" as much as they like unlike G.B.'s which have a firm set of rules agreed prior to the start. The site provides the area for you display your builds and then leave you to it. Dosen't have to win a vote, just needs sufficient participants to make it worthwhile.



Quote from: Mossie on December 22, 2015, 02:16:15 AM
Maybe a Sci-Fi GB?  I think one was planned many moons ago but never happened?

I'm not sure mate, but it will be one of the choices in the next round of GB voting for the 2016/2017 season

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seadude

Getting this topic back on track...........

I just had the idea of kitbashing an A-10 Warthog aircraft with a STAR WARS model. But I'm not sure what to use. Either an X-Wing or a Y-Wing fighter? Which would be preferable? I'm almost thinking Y-Wing since that craft is more of a close air support/bomber type craft and shares similarities with the A-10.
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Quote from: seadude on December 25, 2015, 03:47:37 PM
Getting this topic back on track...........

I just had the idea of kitbashing an A-10 Warthog aircraft with a STAR WARS model. But I'm not sure what to use. Either an X-Wing or a Y-Wing fighter? Which would be preferable? I'm almost thinking Y-Wing since that craft is more of a close air support/bomber type craft and shares similarities with the A-10.

Go for the comedy vote and mix it with a Snowspeeder: that's the real close support type in Star Wars... :wacko:
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RAFF-35

Finally got around to creating one of my own.... The fastest version of the fastest ship in the galaxy.... The hyper falcon  ;D





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I did a Venator Star Destroyer conversion in 2012, for a group build in another forum (that focussed on this specific kit).



More here: http://www.whatifmodellers.com/index.php/topic,35680.msg570181.html#msg570181

And a WiP album on FlickR: https://www.flickr.com/photos/dizzyfugu/albums/72157627871172215


I have also TIE Interceptor conversion in the project pile, for many years, similar to The Chaos' TIE Defender VK 1 mentioned before. Never had the nerve to start it, though.





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Quote from: seadude on December 25, 2015, 03:47:37 PM
Getting this topic back on track...........

I just had the idea of kitbashing an A-10 Warthog aircraft with a STAR WARS model. But I'm not sure what to use. Either an X-Wing or a Y-Wing fighter? Which would be preferable? I'm almost thinking Y-Wing since that craft is more of a close air support/bomber type craft and shares similarities with the A-10.

What if you take the A-10 nose and cockpit and attach it to the Y wing fuselage but with the Y wing engines mounted close together and high on the fuselage. Some sturdy looking wings to mount the weapons on.
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Dizzyfugu

Quote from: seadude on December 25, 2015, 03:47:37 PM
Getting this topic back on track...........

I just had the idea of kitbashing an A-10 Warthog aircraft with a STAR WARS model. But I'm not sure what to use. Either an X-Wing or a Y-Wing fighter? Which would be preferable? I'm almost thinking Y-Wing since that craft is more of a close air support/bomber type craft and shares similarities with the A-10.

Maybe a TIE Fighter with (four?) engine pods from an A-10...?  :o