Next Group Build

[NARSES2]

Right the current Sci Fi GB is fast approaching it's last laps so it's time to think of the next G.B.

The next Group Build will be the "Flying Boat, Seaplane and Amphibian G.B." as voted for back in the day, and it will run from 1st November 2017 until 31st January 2018.

Now Kit volunteered to help Moderate this G.B. but I could still do with one other volunteer. Any other out there ?

This is just an early warning and I will gather my thoughts on the rules etc over the next week or so and get them posted.

Chris

[PR19_Kit]

Now Kit volunteered to help Moderate this G.B. but I could still do with one other volunteer. Any other out there ?

Aaagggghhh, I'd forgotten all about that, but I'm still up for it.

[JayBee]

Chris, just what does being a moderator entail?
I may well agree to do this. 

Jim

[sandiego89]

Excited for this one to kick off, I just could not get the Mojo for sci-fi after several trips to the hobby shop and extensive on line searches.  I really do like the current arrangement to run 3 GB's per year with plenty of notice, no overlap and the one week GB.  Really gives you the chance to plan ahead, buy some kits, change you mind and buy some more, sit one out....

Thanks to all keeping this going-  Dave

[Martin H]

Chris, just what does being a moderator entail?
I may well agree to do this. 

Jim

A bit like being a SIG leader Jim.
You spend most of your time trying to herd cats. 

[Old Wombat]

Having built my Flying Boat/Seaplane/Amphibian & having no intention of building another, I'm game to give the moderating thing a shot.

Never done it before, so I may need some assistance, though.

[McColm]

That's good news,
I'll put aside the 1/72 Hasegawa Shinmiew
PS-1/US-1.

[zenrat]

Decisions, decisions, decisions...

[kerick]

I can build my floatplane F 82 now!

[NARSES2]

Having built my Flying Boat/Seaplane/Amphibian & having no intention of building another, I'm game to give the moderating thing a shot.

Never done it before, so I may need some assistance, though.

Chris, just what does being a moderator entail?
I may well agree to do this. 

Jim

Means I have 3 Moderators 

I've PM'd you Jim but to answer everyone, it isn't like herding cats  .

Seriously once the rules are agreed, and they are fairly standard, it moderates it'self. You get the odd question about something specific, but in all honesty they are normally self explanatory but you do need to check that you and your fellow Moderators are on on the same song sheet.

Plus I'm always around as the "unofficial" Mod, and will keep a quiet eye on things and do the technical bits, whilst leaving the actual Moderators to run the G.B. and make all the decisions.

The big question I get asked is ; "can moderators take part in a G.B. ?". The answer is "yes they can". It's never, ever been a problem.

Chris

[PR19_Kit]

The big question I get asked is ; "can moderators take part in a G.B. ?". The answer is "yes they can". It's never, ever been a problem.

Really? I didn't realise that, I always assumed it was a no-no.

Hmmmmmmmm................... 

[Leading Observer]

The big question I get asked is ; "can moderators take part in a G.B. ?". The answer is "yes they can". It's never, ever been a problem.

Really? I didn't realise that, I always assumed it was a no-no.

Hmmmmmmmm................... 

Of course, should you "win" the poll, you can expect a visit from sinister looking chaps in leather coats and homburg hats.

[strobez]

Yes! This fits perfectly with my intention of working on SOME of the Planes of Porco Rosso.

Now my first question for the newly minted moderators... I know usually we're all supposed to start from the same spot, but I've already started on my Savoia S.21... but just a tiny bit.  Basically just cut the fuselage from the sprue and gave it one coat of interior paint.  Can I still enter it if I don't do any more work on it until the GB kicks off?

My ambitious plan is to build 3-4 planes, So I'd be happy to accept some ruling such as a delayed start penalty, or perhaps "only as a second (or third) entry", or "Only after Dizzy completes his first kit". 

The work I've put into it is basically just a couple hours. Happy to provide pics as required.

[PR19_Kit]

Now my first question for the newly minted moderators... I know usually we're all supposed to start from the same spot, but I've already started on my Savoia S.21... but just a tiny bit.  Basically just cut the fuselage from the sprue and gave it one coat of interior paint.  Can I still enter it if I don't do any more work on it until the GB kicks off?

The problem there is that only one of the 'newly minted' moderators is confirmed in post as yet, and that'd be me. 

I suggest that you don't do anything more to the model until there are two of us in post.

[Librarian]

Would this include 'Ekranoplans' ?