Group Build Questions, Comments, and Suggestions

GTX · December 16, 2006, 11:56:20 AM

There was also Captain Canada's Water Bomber Build (see here)

and possibly a Pirate GB (to coincide with International Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19) - see here for more.

I'm not sure if people want these as official GBs as well.

Regards,

Greg

nev · December 16, 2006, 12:56:05 PM

many volunteer but only few are chosen.....

Succesfull GB's are like Gideon's 300

I have added a GB calendar to the forum as requested, I shall speak to geoff about maybe adding some guidelines as well.

Leigh · December 16, 2006, 06:06:57 PM

Nev, saw the calendar and I'd be happy to steer the one week build if you like?

AeroplaneDriver · December 16, 2006, 08:38:28 PM

I'd love another one-weeker in the Summer. Though I missed this year's it's still one of my favorites and a great excuse to spend a week in the air conditioning here in North Carolina!

anthonyp · December 17, 2006, 08:53:09 AM

Like I said in the SAR build, I already have prizes ready.

philp · January 19, 2007, 06:33:45 PM

All,
Thinking of getting in the 3rd world GB but need a craft that fits.

From the Mouse that Roared, everyones favorite conquering country, The Duchy of Grand Fenwick.
Coming up with an aircraft for this small (3x5 miles) pre-industrial country is wracking my brain.
BDB graciously offered a 72nd SPAD for this but I am thinking something a little more modern but still not too taxing.
Maybe some war booty from the US. Lets see... late 50's early 60's, not too technical unless they got some mechanics in the deal. Might have to be able to carry the Q Bomb to be a viable treat.

Any ideas?

Like this for the National marking but not sure if I prefer it as a roundel or a flag type but probably roundels in 6 positions and flag as tail flash.
Anyone good at making decals (also still need those Mormon Beehive markings)?

John Howling Mouse · February 03, 2007, 07:33:37 AM

My recent post about a proposed conversion concept included an open invitation for backstories.

Light bulb went on.

I know we have an entire "Alternative Histories" section but have we ever done a Contest or Group Build wherein modellers produce their What If subjects (air, land, sea) and purposely leave the entire backstory up to anyone else on the board who would like to contribute?

There are so many people on this site with exceptional historical knowledge coupled with creativity and fantastic writing skills (you know who you are) that I think it would be exciting to see what they'd come up with to explain any given model concept. I feel it would be a nice way to join forces, giving those with this special talent a chance to brainstorm their writing craft using the styrene work of others.

This wouldn't even have to be a structured event with a pre-determined start/finish date and/or voting, prizes, etc.

It could simply be a "Group Build" sub-forum specifically set up to capture the multiple ideas for a given build. Any modeller who wants to could begin their thread by posting their pics of a suitable subject and an open invitation to any and all to provide their background histories.

Maverick · February 03, 2007, 12:27:03 PM

Interesting concept JHM, should be different seeing the divergence of backstory compared to the original builder's concepts...

Mav

Hobbes · February 03, 2007, 01:55:08 PM

Yes, we've had something like this a while ago: look here

This would be the simplest way to do it. Just post pictures of your finished model, and invite the group to write backstories.

John Howling Mouse · February 03, 2007, 07:10:58 PM

QuoteYes, we've had something like this a while ago: look here

This would be the simplest way to do it. Just post pictures of your finished model, and invite the group to write backstories.

Yes, cool. My suggestion is that an actual sub-forum is opened for ongoing "entries" so this kind of thing is grouped together.

ysi_maniac · February 05, 2007, 06:23:27 AM

I must confess that I am not very good creating backstories. So, I like this idea

MartG · February 07, 2007, 06:04:00 AM

Quotesmall (3x5 miles)

Kinda rules out a B-36 then

- unless it had VTOL

philp · February 07, 2007, 11:45:18 AM

Thanks Mart ^_^

Actually going with a Tamiya F-84G that BDB sent me.
Anthonyp is looking at making me some decals so now just need to come up with a Q bomb and a decent camo.

BDB suggested the old Spad camo (not sure what his fascination with French biplanes is). I am thinking maybe the NATO green/grey over light blue or maybe something with a vine type camo...

Brian da Basher · February 07, 2007, 06:20:26 PM

I really like the idea of a vine camo as that fits in well with what started the whole Grand Fenwick/U.S. conflict. For a Q-bomb check your stash and see it there's a smaller sized bomb you can gussy up. Alternatively, a 1/144 scale drop tank might be a solutions.

I can't wait to see more on this exciting project phil!

Brian da Basher

ysi_maniac · October 11, 2007, 06:52:04 AM

I think it will be easy for the lot of Photoshop experts/artists we have here. It would go as follows:

A new subforum is settled in which everyone can post designs of a medal to award winners in the different GBs.

Designs must be submitted in three shades: gold, silver and bronze.

Is 2 weeks duration OK?

We choose the winner in a public poll.

Since then, every awarded in any GB can exhibit his/her medals in signature, for instance.

So, are there any graphic designer interested?

Thanks,
Carlos.