One Week Build 2024 - General Discussion.

[Weaver]

Keep
It
Stupidly
Simple

Theoretically I agree with this, but empirically, every time I've done a KISS build for the 1WkGB it's been an also-ran, but every time I've done something stupidly ambitious it's either won or at least been highly praised, so... I'm always torn these days. Totally right about simple paint schemes though: no amount of ambition will make paint dry faster...

[Old Wombat]

From Mrs Wombat: Thank you all for your kind wishes!

So far, not so bad, although the oncologist says the middle of week two (after the third chemo round) will be the worst.

There is quite a long list of rather unpleasant potential side-effects but they don't expect her to really suffer from any of them, although her kidneys have been playing up a bit since late yesterday (it's either that or "wind", which is a listed side effect).

Funny you should mention a fear of needles, H.

Mrs Wombat is very nervous of them & always has been (hence the immoral support of yours-truly). However, this is exacerbated by actual autonomic, post-traumatic responses (she's had a few very bad experiences in hospitals which have left both physical & mental scars), as opposed to a mere somatic "fear" of needles. So, next Friday, they'll be using an ultra-sound scan to guide in the canula for the infusions because her veins kept running away last Friday.

[NARSES2]

Please pass my best wishes onto Mrs W Guy  A mate of mine is currently going through it and, touching all the wood possible, is making very good progress.    Look after yourself as well mate

[zenrat]

All appropriate things crossed for Mrs Womby and positive thoughts directed West.

[Wardukw]

Hoping for the absolute best for you and your far better half Womby mate .

I might give this a 1wgb a blast .I've got a simple built in mind which wouldn't be hard at all .

[NARSES2]

I might give this a 1wgb a blast .I've got a simple built in mind which wouldn't be hard at all .

Do you know just how many people have said that in the past ? 

[Wardukw]

I might give this a 1wgb a blast .I've got a simple built in mind which wouldn't be hard at all .

Do you know just how many people have said that in the past ? 

Oh I bet Chris it's more than a dozen 
The build in me head is super simple really..fact I could the entire model in less than a day easily and the vehicle is pretty damn easy anyway so yeah I think it'd be doable 

[zenrat]

It's the paint job that usually causes over-runs mate.
I was toying with the idea of something Vietnam era in SEA camo for this but I doubt i'd pull off three colour camo and the underside in a week.

[Wardukw]

It's the paint job that usually causes over-runs mate.
I was toying with the idea of something Vietnam era in SEA camo for this but I doubt i'd pull off three colour camo and the underside in a week.

No doubt about the painting..always the slowest part for sure ..especially aircraft..even a simple paint scheme isn't fast ..an armoured vehicle though has the edge there..one colour most times..the weathering can be the biggest problem..how far to go with it ..I don't like new 
My vehicle is chosen..the annoying part is the turret..ive got 3 at this point to choose from ..nope 4   

[jcf]

Hmmm, what to build.  It needs to be a kit with exemplary fit whiffed in a way which will avoid much PSR, and painted in a simple scheme.

I'm going for something straight out of the box

Maybe I'll just do a box.

[NARSES2]

..the weathering can be the biggest problem..how far to go with it ..I don't like new 

I'm useless at weathering so my models are always finished as if for "Sovereign/President's" Parade 

[kerick]

..the weathering can be the biggest problem..how far to go with it ..I don't like new 

I'm useless at weathering so my models are always finished as if for "Sovereign/President's" Parade 

Just park them in the motor pool. If they are dirty someone will be yelling at the crew to get it to the wash rack asap!

That could make an interesting diorama......
Tank on a wash rack getting hosed down with a Sargent Major glaring at the crew!

[kitbasher]

One week to go to the start - have you decided what to build, yet?

[NARSES2]

Yes 

[Mossie]

Nope. 

I've got six ideas and at least four have been on number one spot in the last week.