SoarinSukhoi Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 With the launch of ARCArm, I thought it would be a good idea to have an armor group build. Does anyone have any ideas or want to be a mod for it? I think December 1, 2011 to December 1, 2012 would be a good time frame for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GVoakes Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 With the launch of ARCArm, I thought it would be a good idea to have an armor group build. Does anyone have any ideas or want to be a mod for it? I think December 1, 2011 to December 1, 2012 would be a good time frame for it. Well, there's the ever popular subject of German tanks 1939-1945... Alternatively: Cold War: 1945 - 1990 Modern Armour (say, anything 1990 to date) Half Tracks (any era) I would think if you want participation, a German theme might get the most response (most armour builders seem to have lots of these in the stash). Of course, there's lots of newer equipment also being released these days, so that might get a response too. If you are thinking of a broader "theme" type GB - how about something like "Winter camo"? None of these are original, but all correspond to kits that I personally have and are waiting to do. Grant Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SoarinSukhoi Posted November 21, 2011 Author Share Posted November 21, 2011 Well, there's the ever popular subject of German tanks 1939-1945... Alternatively: Cold War: 1945 - 1990 Modern Armour (say, anything 1990 to date) Half Tracks (any era) I would think if you want participation, a German theme might get the most response (most armour builders seem to have lots of these in the stash). Of course, there's lots of newer equipment also being released these days, so that might get a response too. If you are thinking of a broader "theme" type GB - how about something like "Winter camo"? None of these are original, but all correspond to kits that I personally have and are waiting to do. Grant All great ideas! Considering it would be the first group build of ARCArm I was thinking really broad such as World War II. Armor doesn't seem to be that popular here yet so it may be best to go really broad if we want to see a large amount of participation. World War II is also when we really started to see the development of armor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GVoakes Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 All great ideas! Considering it would be the first group build of ARCArm I was thinking really broad such as World War II. Armor doesn't seem to be that popular here yet so it may be best to go really broad if we want to see a large amount of participation. World War II is also when we really started to see the development of armor. I agree - broad may be the best way to go for a first outing. Having said that, I do wonder if it would have any impact on participation. I see alot of names active on ARC that also appear to be active armour modellers on some of the other sites, so the "lack" of popularity may be due more to the fact that ARC was perceived as an "airplane" site than people not building armour as well. Any interest out there? Any more ideas? Love/ hate what has been suggested? If we're looking at a December 1 start date, there is not alot of time. I would also suggest limiting the time frame to 6 months (Dec 1/11 to June 1/12) SoarinSukhoi - any interest in moderating/ co-moderating it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SoarinSukhoi Posted November 21, 2011 Author Share Posted November 21, 2011 (edited) I agree - broad may be the best way to go for a first outing. Having said that, I do wonder if it would have any impact on participation. I see alot of names active on ARC that also appear to be active armour modellers on some of the other sites, so the "lack" of popularity may be due more to the fact that ARC was perceived as an "airplane" site than people not building armour as well. Any interest out there? Any more ideas? Love/ hate what has been suggested? If we're looking at a December 1 start date, there is not alot of time. I would also suggest limiting the time frame to 6 months (Dec 1/11 to June 1/12) SoarinSukhoi - any interest in moderating/ co-moderating it? I don't frequent many forums. I just search Google for answers and wind up lurking. We just need to change that perception that ARC is only an airplane site. We can start later. I just liked the timeframe of the ARCAuto group build. I want to run it at least till September 1, 2012 because of the holidays (and for me and probably others, spring semester.) I'm new to this so I wouldn't want to be the main moderator, but I'm more than willing to be a co-moderator. EDIT: Some possible themes for this GB: -World War II (possibly split into fronts) -Cold War -Modern (1990+) -Half Tracks -Wheeled Vehicles -Anti-Aircraft -Tank Destroyers If anyone has any other suggestions let me know! Some possible time frames for this GB: -Dec 1/11 to Dec 1/12 -Dec 1/11 to Aug 1/12 -Jan 1/11 to Sep 1/12 -Feb 1/11 to Sep 1/12 If anyone has an other suggestions let me know! Also, anyone willing to help moderate? Edited November 21, 2011 by SoarinSukhoi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shinai Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 I would be interested in doing a German WWII build . . . I also think it is pretty generic and open that a lot of people can do it. I recommend starting maybe Jan 1st Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GVoakes Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 I would be willing to help moderate. I have a couple of Sdkfz. 251/17 that I was about to start, but will hold off if we are going with a German theme. As for the start time - I am good with anything, although pushing it into the Spring means that modelling time will start conflicting with home maintenance time... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SoarinSukhoi Posted November 21, 2011 Author Share Posted November 21, 2011 I want to avoid a strictly German theme since I know there are modelers out there who don't want to build German armor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmike Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I would be keen on modern era. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmike Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Once you have determined subject and time frame, you will need to contact one of the site staff (I will do :) ) to organise the GB set-up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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