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Group Build 2023/2024 Round Two

Started by NARSES2, April 02, 2023, 04:09:52 AM

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Round 2 of the 2023/2024 Group Build Poll Pick Up To Five. Top 3 will become the 23/24 season choices.

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
Research or exploration. Space, air, land, sea or undersea etc
Frozen : Allows for Ski planes, high latitude vehicles, ice breakers, railway snow ploughs, deep space, the moons of Jupiter,  dioramas of tundra tractors.etc
Science Fiction GB. Including Star Wars, Flash Gordon, etc.
Central and S America. a broad subject.
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.
Buccaneer, Harrier, Jaguar GB - the obvious successor to Lightning, Hunter, Canberra.
Space. Beyond the Earth's Atmosphere - Any subject that concerns getting to, from and through space. Including space stations etc. Builds should be based on existing technologies or those that are reasonably plausible given current developments, resear
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 Between the Wars GB : Anything from the period 1918 to 1939.
The Civilianise it/militarise it GB. This can include your classic swords into ploughshares builds or civilian equipment taken up by the military in either its original or modified form.
The re-engine it GB – Models with visibly other engines than the originals.
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NARSES2

April 02, 2023, 04:09:52 AM
Round Two of the 2023/2024 GB Subject Poll - pick up to 5.

Basically, I used 9 votes as the cut-off point. Nothing scientific about that, I just felt it gave a nice, varied choice which reflects as many of the member's interests as possible.

As suggested by the members I've merged a couple of categories which were so similar that I should have done so when I set the first round up.

These were the Swords into Ploughshares/Civilianise it : Militarise it and the various categories concerning engines. My thanks to a couple of people for helping me with this.

 The site didn't allow me to post a full explanation of the Re-engine it GB, so here it is :- Models with visibly other engines than the originals. This can include alternative forms of propulsion or engine.  Sail to steam, horseless carriage to motorized, piston to turboprop or jet, Internal combustion to electric etc. Or re-engine your land vehicle with an aircraft engine, aircraft with car or motorbike engines,  boats with aircraft engines, etc. Or maybe double/halve the number of engines on your plane, or in your vehicle or boat. (and maybe the Moderators could muse on adding a rule for the double/halve option of maintaining the original subjects overall power rating ? But that's down to them if it's chosen)

I've also consolidated the various Space and Sci-Fi subjects into two categories : Space and Sci-Fi.

Now I've given you 5 votes, although you don't have to use them all. The 3 categories with the most votes will be the subjects for the 2023/2024 GB season.

I'll leave it open until the morning of Tuesday 11th April (UK Time) so hopefully given the Easter break this will allow as many members as possible to take part.

Thank you for your patience.

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

Weaver

#1
April 02, 2023, 04:27:32 AM
Voted. :thumbsup:  Thanks Chris.

I'm hoping to get back to doing some modelling this year, starting with the 1 week GB. There are some good options for me on this list for 2023/24. <_<
"Things need not have happened to be true. Tales and dreams are the shadow-truths that will endure when mere facts are dust and ashes, and forgot."
 - Sandman: A Midsummer Night's Dream, by Neil Gaiman

"I dunno, I'm making this up as I go."
 - Indiana Jones

zenrat

#2
April 02, 2023, 05:17:25 AM
Voted.

And now I can see the votes.   ;D

H says he's voted and I assume Chris did as well.  I'm not surprised about the one choice we all made.   :thumbsup:

You can close the poll now Chris.  I'd be quite happy with the top 3.
 :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..

Old Wombat

#3
April 02, 2023, 05:53:09 AM
No Top 3 now, it's all very even ... again! ;D

Fred, I wouldn't bank on Chris having voted, yet. He said, somewhere, that he usually waits a while after putting the poll up so no-one can work out what he voted for. Smart man! ;)
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

NARSES2

#4
April 02, 2023, 06:01:41 AM
Quote from: Old Wombat on April 02, 2023, 05:53:09 AMFred, I wouldn't bank on Chris having voted, yet. He said, somewhere, that he usually waits a while after putting the poll up so no-one can work out what he voted for. Smart man! ;)

Absolutely  :thumbsup:

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

Old Wombat

#5
April 02, 2023, 06:15:16 AM
Crikey! :blink:  Votes have doubled since I was last here, 20 minutes ago, & there's now FOUR in the equal lead ... But we all know how quickly that can change. :thumbsup:
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

sandiego89

#6
April 02, 2023, 06:32:16 AM
Thank you Chris.

Voted- and I can definitely live with most of those that made the second round cut and definitely the top vote getters so far. 

I know it is a hassle for you Chris to make two rounds, but definitely need to weed out those nominations that would not have broad appeal (or should have never been nominated).  Your work is appreciated!!
 
Dave "Sandiego89"
Chesapeake, Virginia, USA

Rheged

#7
April 02, 2023, 07:32:05 AM
Quote from: sandiego89 on April 02, 2023, 06:32:16 AMThank you Chris.

Voted- and I can definitely live with most of those that made the second round cut and definitely the top vote getters so far. 

I know it is a hassle for you Chris to make two rounds, but definitely need to weed out those nominations that would not have broad appeal (or should have never been nominated).  Your work is appreciated!!
 


I agree with  everything Dave says here!
"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

Gondor

#8
April 02, 2023, 09:15:35 AM
I only used four votes as that was all I was happy subject wise. At the moment only one of those looks like makeing it all the way, but then that leaves the others free for the following year I suppose. I will have to make a list so I know what to recommend this time next year.

Gondor
My Ability to Imagine is only exceeded by my Imagined Abilities

Gondor's Modelling Rule Number Three: Everything will fit perfectly untill you apply glue...

I know it's in a book I have around here somewhere....

Weaver

#9
April 02, 2023, 09:47:43 AM
Quote from: zenrat on April 02, 2023, 05:17:25 AMVoted.

And now I can see the votes.   ;D

H says he's voted and I assume Chris did as well.  I'm not surprised about the one choice we all made.   :thumbsup:

You can close the poll now Chris.  I'd be quite happy with the top 3.
 :thumbsup:

Pretty sure I was the first to vote.
"Things need not have happened to be true. Tales and dreams are the shadow-truths that will endure when mere facts are dust and ashes, and forgot."
 - Sandman: A Midsummer Night's Dream, by Neil Gaiman

"I dunno, I'm making this up as I go."
 - Indiana Jones

Dizzyfugu

#10
April 02, 2023, 09:59:03 AM
Voted, too.
Process appears successful so far, thanks a lot for the work!  :bow:

kitbasher

#11
April 02, 2023, 10:34:49 AM
Voted.

Well done (and thanks) Chris for sorting out Round 2.
What If? & Secret Project SIG member.
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loupgarou

#12
April 02, 2023, 12:03:03 PM
Voted.
And thanks, Chris, or your work.
Owing to the current financial difficulties, the light at the end of the tunnel will be turned off until further notice.

Wardukw

#13
April 02, 2023, 12:19:54 PM
I managed 3 votes and to be honest even those weren't what I was hoping for as everyone which really had me interested are gone .
So depending on what wins the vote will depend on my arse doing anything at all .
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 .

seadude

#14
April 02, 2023, 03:30:58 PM
Normally, I don't partake in Group Builds. Here or anywhere else. Simply because the build time is too short.
But............if a Group Build I see in the poll finally makes it in the top 3, I "might" enter something.
We'll see. ;)
Modeling isn't just about how good the gluing or painting, etc. looks. It's also about how creative and imaginative you can be with a subject.
My modeling philosophy is: Don't build what everyone else has done. Build instead what nobody has seen or done before.
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