STEN8 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Slaying the Dragon. I wondered if I could add a few of the dragons under my workbench that I have never had the nerve to approach. All are 1/72, and, at least in my opinion, would qualify as big. Hasegawa P-3C Orion Hasegawa P-2 Neptune Trumpeter Xian JHU-6 Tanker (I opened the box, took one look, whistled, and closed the box!) My modeling skills are so modest that I bought them and there they stay.... mocking me. Your Group Build idea would be a great incentive for me to sharpen my lance and with quaking heart and knocking knees - Knock off one of those bad boys. Great idea. :worship:/>/> Harry Lutz, FL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt H. Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 Those 3 are large enough. I owned the bomber version of that tanker at one point, but sold it as I figured I would probably not get to it. I also was a bit overwhelmed with the parts count and the separate flaps/ etc. We are up to 13 votes, Anyone else interested? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trash Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 What about the Testors 1/72 B-2 would it count Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk55 Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 This GB would motivate me to finally build one of the military transports that I have. Got to get with Draw Decals to see what I need. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt H. Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 What about the Testors 1/72 B-2 would it count It certainly would. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
31Tiger Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Is this group build proposal still alive?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 It can be if it gets some more "yes" votes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aaronw Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 This seems a little complicated. If it is supposed to highlight huge kits then why exclude the large scales. A large kit is impressive regardless of scale. If it is to highlight large subjects, then why exclude the small scale large subjects. A 1/200 scale 747 is just a tad larger than a 1/48 P-47, but still a nice model of an impressively large aircraft. Also left out the whirly gigs, I would think the Chinook, and Mi26 would be appropriate. We've recently had a large scale build so I vote for the large subject who cares about scale. This is fairly self limiting since there are only a few 1/32 kits of large multi engine aircraft. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
31Tiger Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 correct, it does need some finetuning. just my personal opinion; but i think 1/32 should be excluded (and even 1/48) its about small scale models in 1/72 and smaller that when built are larger than your average 1/32 or big 1/48 model?? where is the GB proposer ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt H. Posted September 30, 2014 Author Share Posted September 30, 2014 I am here. I thought this one had died a while ago, so I let it be. I am glad to see some more interest, and I am open to fine tuning and suggestions. I Just want to see the big multi engine models built, I wanted to open it up to 1/48th as well to include it up to the big monogram kits everyone has but never builds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SonyKen Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 (edited) Kurt, I was just going over this thread and I was sizing up the specifics of it, and there is really only one kit in my collection that would closely match the specifics of the group build. The kit I am thinking about is a big kit and it is smaller than 1/48th scale and it is multi-engined. But it is not a tanker or bomber or can't even be considered an aircraft at all. It is a space craft. I am speaking of the Polar Lights 1/350th scale Star Trek USS Enterprise. I know that this ARC but we have space/science fiction here and we also have ships here and I know that the Tamiya namesake carrier is a large kit along with many of the larger scale ships that are still "smaller" than 1/48th scale. So before I give a yes vote, I will need to know if the rules can be stretched a little to include these BIG kits. Thanks! Best Regards, Ken Bailey (SonyKen) Edited October 1, 2014 by SonyKen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Check Six Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 A very clear definition of the GB will definitely help to make this a success. My interpretation of this GB, in a nutshell, is basically a big/huge model kit build despite it's scale. From it's introduction in 1968 onward, the Monogram 1/72nd scale B-52 ruled this class hands down of model building. However, another model that trumps the B-52 for this GB would be the Trumpeter 1/200th scale USS Iowa. It's over 135cm long and 16.5cm wide! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
STEN8 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Gentle Folk, May I propose a criteria that might define the parameters a little more precisely. "If I build this thing, where in God's name will I put it?" Heck, part of the fun would be trying to figure out where to put the beast - since it barely fit when stored, unassembled. Sheer, physical size of finished product - and corresponding scramble to display - that is what I would propose. For example, I have a Heller E-3 and an AMT B-52G which, even with my marginal modeling skills, would look AWESOME on the display shelf. But which shelf? Both would require major reorganization of my home just to display. Sure would be fun to try and build, though. Harry Lutz, FL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt H. Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 I think to make this work, we need to stick to airplanes only. At this point I am going to close the poll, and re-think the concept and make it simpler. Thank you to all who voted. If you have suggestions, and can help me present this based on the ideas I put in post #21 of this thread, please feel free to PM me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
31Tiger Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 (edited) Great to see this moving forward. I am also guilty of having af few of those big monsters in the stash :rolleyes:/>/> :woot.gif:/> Edited October 1, 2014 by 31Tiger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SonyKen Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I think to make this work, we need to stick to airplanes only. At this point I am going to close the poll, and re-think the concept and make it simpler. Thank you to all who voted. If you have suggestions, and can help me present this based on the ideas I put in post #21 of this thread, please feel free to PM me. Kurt, OK, I am OUT. I don't have any of the kits that you have listed in Post #21 as I don't build any of those subjects. Thanks Anyway and Sorry! Best Regards, Ken Bailey (SonyKen) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jfmajor60 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 (edited) Yeah I'd be in with a Monogram 1/48 He-111, but I don't see that on your list. Edited October 1, 2014 by jfmajor60 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt H. Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 Yeah I'd be in with a Monogram 1/48 He-111, but I don't see that on your list. It was not meant to be an exhaustive list, and yes the He-111 fits the guidelines. I will bring this to the GB panel tonight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Bring when you get that one last yes vote........I want to do a 1/48 Herc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt H. Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 We are up to 25 votes! Thanks everyone! I am looking for one more moderator, and if any one is looking to sponsor this with a raffle prize, I will be very grateful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Keep looking for another moderator, in the mean time it has been put up for the vote by the GB mods. (I gave you a yes). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt H. Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 (edited) Thank you phantom. Y'all heard the man, I need a second moderator .. would any one be kind enough to help out? It will be fun! This will be for the second half of next year. Edited October 2, 2014 by Kurt H. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Check Six Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 O.K.; I'll volunteer to mod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt H. Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 (edited) Thank you for stepping up Check Six ! I appreciate your help. Edited October 2, 2014 by Kurt H. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aaronw Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 No helicopters mentioned but I assume a 1/72 Chinook or Mi-26 would be ok? They are pretty big kits (Mi-26 has an 18" rotor, Chinook a pair of 10" rotors). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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