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Round One of the 2025/2026 GB Subject Poll

Started by NARSES2, April 04, 2025, 06:53:45 AM

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Pick up to 10 from the suggestions below to go into the 2nd Round of the 2025/26 GB Poll

The Movie Prop GB
7 (22.6%)
Ploughshares into Swords
9 (29%)
The Mad Scientist GB
5 (16.1%)
The Allien Invasion of the World GB
6 (19.4%)
The "Will it Never Die" GB
8 (25.8%)
The Lend Lease Act GB
5 (16.1%)
The Soviet GB
6 (19.4%)
The From the Back of the Hangar GB
4 (12.9%)
The M113 GB
6 (19.4%)
The Trans Tasman Sea GB
1 (3.2%)
The Smugglers GB
4 (12.9%)
Stop the Pigeon/Whacky Races GB
2 (6.5%)
The Cars GB
1 (3.2%)
The Amphibian/Amphibious GB
9 (29%)
The Lifetime GB - two models representing one subject at different stages in its lifetime
4 (12.9%)
Italy 1943 to 1945
4 (12.9%)
Versailles to the Molotov/Ribbentrop Pact GB. 1919 to 1939
8 (25.8%)
Operation Downfall
12 (38.7%)
Operation Unthinkable
4 (12.9%)
The Russian Civil War
3 (9.7%)
The Tried and Tested GB-Anything anywhere real or fictional undergoing real or fictional trials and tests
7 (22.6%)
The Serials and/or "B" Movies GB
1 (3.2%)
The Better Late than Never GB-Build a subject that just made into service for VE or VJ day
5 (16.1%)
The South-Build something in service somewhere with South/Southern in its name
3 (9.7%)
The Armed Forces in Exile GB
4 (12.9%)
The Defence Scheme No 1 GB - The 1921 Canadian Military's War Plans
0 (0%)
The French GB
6 (19.4%)
The Battle of Britain in 1936 GB
2 (6.5%)
VE/VJ Day's in 1946-what if WWII had dragged on for another year ?
9 (29%)
The James Bond GB
5 (16.1%)
The Time Warp GB -Build something in a retro scheme or a scheme from its future.
6 (19.4%)
The Nimrod/Orion/Atlantique GB
0 (0%)
The Copycatting/Re-badging vehicles GB
2 (6.5%)
The Water Bombers GB
6 (19.4%)
The Packet (Postal) Boats  GB
0 (0%)
The Outsize Loads Transportation GB
1 (3.2%)
The Apocalyptic GB
7 (22.6%)
The Siege Engines GB- not limited to the Ancient/Medieval World
3 (9.7%)
The Lunar Vehicles/Spacecraft GB
9 (29%)
The Tanks a Lot GB - Alternative armoured vehicles with turrets or heavy guns
6 (19.4%)
The Dora the Explorer GB
0 (0%)
Retro Future GB-Imagine a future as envisaged in times past.
4 (12.9%)
The Great War GB
5 (16.1%)
The Thunderbirds Style GB
3 (9.7%)
The Night Fighters GB
9 (29%)
Operation Sealion GB - The German Invasion of the UK 1940/41
7 (22.6%)
The Soviet Invasion of the Japanese Home Islands GB
0 (0%)
The  Wheels GB- Build anything with a Wheel
5 (16.1%)
The Steam GB - Build Something Steam Powered
3 (9.7%)
The Spats GB - Build Something that has Spats
9 (29%)
The World of Harry Potter GB
1 (3.2%)
The All the Fun of the Fair GB
0 (0%)
The Century Series Plus GB
10 (32.3%)
The "Put Something in a Bottle" GB
0 (0%)
The Matchbox Only GB- Build something only using the parts from a Matchbox Kit
6 (19.4%)
The Second Chance GB-Improve a project considered a failure and make it succesfull
7 (22.6%)
The Ugliest Aircraft/Tank/Ship etc GB-Note the winner will not necessarily be the ugliest as that is subjective.
5 (16.1%)
The Fly Offs and any other Competitive Run Off GB
2 (6.5%)
The Add or Take Away an Engine or two/three etc GB
6 (19.4%)
The F4 Phantom II GB
6 (19.4%)
The European Ducks GB- Build Anything Based on or Looking Like a European Canard Design
5 (16.1%)

Total Members Voted: 31

Voting closed: April 16, 2025, 06:53:45 AM

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NARSES2

#30
April 07, 2025, 01:02:48 AM
Quote from: sandiego89 on April 06, 2025, 06:17:59 AMI say the F-4 should not be part of a Century series GB.  I agree it is iconic enough as is, and Phantoms would detract from the other less modeled century series.

Lets leave discussions over the rules until if and when a subject makes the GB schedule for the next season.
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

NARSES2

#31
April 07, 2025, 01:05:51 AM
Quote from: Old Wombat on April 06, 2025, 08:46:20 PM
Quote from: Old Wombat on April 06, 2025, 06:16:08 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on April 06, 2025, 05:26:17 AMInteresting so far, one choice just ahead and FIVE tieing for 2nd place!  :o

There are now 3 tied for 1st place & 5 tied for 2nd.  :thumbsup:

It's gone 2-and-2, now! :o

Your votes count, people! Keep it up! :thumbsup:

Lets remember this is purely the preliminary vote in order to whittle down the list to something manageable for the second round of voting. Being in the lead now basically means now't we're only on the first lap. (I was a decent 880 runner  ;) )
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

Wardukw

#32
April 07, 2025, 01:08:25 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on April 07, 2025, 01:01:09 AMSomeone does/did a kit of that F.109 in resin I think.
Yep ..CammNut built a 3D printed one called the Bell F-109 VertiStar back in 2019 .
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

#33
April 07, 2025, 01:12:13 AM
Quote from: Wardukw on April 07, 2025, 01:08:25 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on April 07, 2025, 01:01:09 AMSomeone does/did a kit of that F.109 in resin I think.
Yep ..CammNut built a 3D printed one called the Bell F-109 VertiStar back in 2019 .

Anigrand also did/do one. Indeed I built the flippin' thing. Memories on the go, I blame yesterday's "session"  :angel:

https://anigrand.com/product/1-72-bell-xf-109/

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

Wardukw

#34
April 07, 2025, 01:18:10 AM Last Edit: April 07, 2025, 01:22:39 AM by Wardukw
Quote from: NARSES2 on April 07, 2025, 01:12:13 AM
Quote from: Wardukw on April 07, 2025, 01:08:25 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on April 07, 2025, 01:01:09 AMSomeone does/did a kit of that F.109 in resin I think.
Yep ..CammNut built a 3D printed one called the Bell F-109 VertiStar back in 2019 .

Anigrand also did/do one. Indeed I built the flippin' thing. Memories on the go, I blame yesterday's "session"  :angel:

https://anigrand.com/product/1-72-bell-xf-109/


Did you see the price ???!! 👀   :o
Oh the same boat Chris ..memory I would say is a pain in the arse butthe primary cause is further up the body ...weirdly remembering the models I've built is one memory which doesn't seem to go...I still clearly remember the first two model planes I ever had ..a Airfix Mk something Spitfire and a Airfix Lancaster..both 72nd scale  ;D

Oh forgot to mention 😆
Thanks to a mate I've got a first release Airfix Lancaster and the very first armour kit too ..a 32nd Monogram Flakvierling 👍
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 .

zenrat

#35
April 07, 2025, 04:07:08 AM Last Edit: April 07, 2025, 04:10:01 AM by zenrat
Apropos of nothing.

Lets not forget that even though one might have proposed a GB subject which managed to get through the voting system and became one of the chosen three, one has little to no say in what is included unless one is a Mod.
I learnt this the hard way, not being allowed to build what I had in mind when I made the suggestion.
So if you feel strongly about maintaining control of "your baby" you'll need to put your hand up when Chris calls for volunteers.


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

#36
April 07, 2025, 04:16:01 AM
Go on then  Fred, tell us what it was you couldn't build. You know you want to.  ;D  ;)
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

zenrat

#37
April 07, 2025, 04:26:38 AM
No.  I don't want to upset anyone.   :-X

It was no biggie in the end as what I eventually built turned out well.  But at the time i was rather annoyed.
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..

loupgarou

#38
April 08, 2025, 12:03:32 AM
26 voters and there is a FOUR tie (what's trhe correct wording ? ) for first place !!
BTW; I see not a few GB with zero votes. Does it means that even their promoters don't find them interesting ?  :rolleyes:
Owing to the current financial difficulties, the light at the end of the tunnel will be turned off until further notice.

PR19_Kit

#39
April 08, 2025, 04:21:49 AM
Quote from: loupgarou on April 08, 2025, 12:03:32 AMI see not a few GB with zero votes. Does it means that even their promoters don't find them interesting ?  :rolleyes:


Maybe they felt they shouldn't vote for their own proposals? I didn't.
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

NARSES2

#40
April 08, 2025, 06:00:11 AM
Quote from: zenrat on April 07, 2025, 04:07:08 AMSo if you feel strongly about maintaining control of "your baby" you'll need to put your hand up when Chris calls for volunteers.


Thank you Fred  :thumbsup:
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

NARSES2

#41
April 08, 2025, 06:08:18 AM
Quote from: loupgarou on April 08, 2025, 12:03:32 AM26 voters and there is a FOUR tie (what's trhe correct wording ? ) for first place !!
BTW; I see not a few GB with zero votes. Does it means that even their promoters don't find them interesting ?  :rolleyes:


Well 36 members voted in last years preliminary round, so that might explain it. However I have my own views as to why we get 0 votes for some subjects and I'll keep them to myself.

Currently it looks as though the requirement to make Round Two will be 7 votes or more. Currently that would give us 12 entries into Round Two.

Voting closes in just over a week, although if it slows up to the extent it's come to it's natural finish then I might well close earlier. I'll give notice if I decide to do that.
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

McColm

#42
April 08, 2025, 06:55:26 AM
I have been penalised in the past for voting for my own proposals and builds otherwise I would have voted for all of my suggestions.

Joe C-P

#43
April 08, 2025, 02:16:49 PM
No more apocalypses.  None.  I'm so done with that tripe of a trope.

How would I put spats on a ship/boat?

Of course, I have to get on the present Bad Idea build one of these days!
In want of hobby space!  The kitchen table is never stable.  Still managing to get some building done.

kerick

#44
April 08, 2025, 07:40:53 PM
Quote from: Joe C-P on April 08, 2025, 02:16:49 PMHow would I put spats on a ship/boat?


That's a very good question.
Spat shaped paddle wheel cover to make it more hydrodynamic?

Also, what would spats on a tank look like? Side skirts that ballon out and come almost to the ground? I'm not being sarcastic. How would it work on anything other than aircraft? Some cars had rear wheel covers that were spat like. 1930s I believe.
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