Aaronw Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Proposing the Classic Models GB Models from an earlier time when kits were simpler, and a kid could buy a kit with the money made from mowing a few lawns. The GB will feature kits made in 1980 or earlier. Matchbox, Monogram, Frog, Airfix, Heller, Hasegawa, Guillows, Strombecker, Hubley etc. Build them OOB with tube glue and brush paints or detail them out the wazoo and show off just how great some of these old kits really can be. Many of these old kits were based on prototypes and guesses, and / or included the option to build variants that never were, so what ifs will be allowed. Rule #1; remember why most of us started doing this in the first place, no not the glue fumes, because it was FUN! Other rules Kits must have been first issued in 1980 or earlier. A re-issue of an older kit is welcome as long as the date the of first issue was no later than 1980. Aftermarket and scratch building is allowed. Major conversions may require approval (rough rule of thumb, ask first if 50% or more of the kit is being replaced with aftermarket / scratch built detail). What ifs are ok, but must be based heavily (50-75%) on a qualifying kit. Any scale Any subject Any brand Any material, but must be an actual kit*. Stick and tissue, metal and plastic, vacform, wood and of course styrene all are welcome. *If anybody wants to go seriously old school and build something like a wood Strombecker kit the use of duplicate wood parts based on the originals would be acceptable as the originals are quite collectable and expensive. If we can get the qualifying 25 votes, I'd like to shoot for the January-June 2016 or March-Sept 2016 time slots. Vote early, vote often. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ajd3530 Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I approve this message. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I'm in. Likely with either Lindberg, Hawk, or AMT. All 1/48, all Golden Age or earlier. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Yes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caudleryan Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I'm in. I have plenty of kits that qualify. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I'm keen. Matchbox for me of course. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldslaziestbusker Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 The only problem I'll have is choosing which kit to blow the dust off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Exhausted Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 (edited) This is much of the Revell/Monogram catalog. I'm in! I have these on the shelf. P-39 1969 B-17F 1978 B-17G 1975 B-29 1977 B-52 1968 B-36 1980 Fokker DVII 1958 B-26 1978 F-4 1979 Me-262 1978 B-25 1977 F-100 1980 F-5 1978 P-61 1974 F-102 1958 Edited June 26, 2015 by Exhausted Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ikar Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Quite a collection. But ... can you get them all done in time? Looking at a Lindberg P-6 or a Matchbox P-12, or maybe a Hawk C-131. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 6 more votes! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldslaziestbusker Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Bumpity in case five people with some vintage styrene happen to be passing and feeling a tickle in their voting finger. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aaronw Posted July 8, 2015 Author Share Posted July 8, 2015 Four more people.... I know there are a few more out there with a stash full of old kits you need to build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt H. Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Come on folks! This will be a fun group build! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nspreitler Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Almost there, and this will be fun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 And, if you're having problems finding a suitable Classic Model for this GB, take a look at Round 2 Models, the home for new production of AMT, MPC, Polar Lights, Lindberg, and Hawk models. No financial interest, but I do have a jones for GA and early aircraft. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john53 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 (edited) Right up my alley. I have a Hawk U-2, Airfix Banshee, Monogram F-105G, Revell A-5D, or maybe do another Revell C-130 or re do my first Phantom II from the late 60's. Been on the Phantom II kick lately, might just pick up a Revell AIR COMMANDO F-4C.---John Edited July 17, 2015 by john53 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aaronw Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 and then there were 2... The lines are open, caller 25 will win fame and fabulous prizes Ok maybe not fame but you will have the knowledge that you were that guy who got us that last yes vote to get this thing going. As far as prizes go.... well I've got an old tube of chap stick around here somewhere, I think it only a has little bit of lint and cat hair on it (the cat likes the flavor so tends to keep it clean they only way cats can... :blink: ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ajd3530 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Bueller?.... Bueller? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldslaziestbusker Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Twenty-five votes. Should we get this GB underway? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Yes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I am in! I have a lot of old kits in the stash. Don. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ajd3530 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I don't see why not. Although Aaronw has been away for alittle while now. I'm sure someone could run with this idea? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RKic Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 The two fellows from Australia did such a fine job running the Matchbox GBs some years ago. They would make great mods for this one, but I haven't seen either on ARC in some time. Can't even remember their names. Thommo and Johno? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldslaziestbusker Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 I've not participated in a group build but with Aaronw absent and my big mouth reviving the idea, I feel obliged to at least ask what's involved? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midnightprowler Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 I am in, but want the March to September slot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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