phantom 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? Group builds are easy to run. First continue with this poll and get 25 yes votes. Then submit the plan including who is going to moderate. Once approved a date is set and things are set up for you. You start the threads in the section given to you. Like "what are you going to build, rules, completed builds, incentive " etc. Then log in and encourage people building in your GB. Prizes are nice but not a requirement. But if your going to gather up prizes make sure you hand them out. We have had a couple GBs finish when prizes where promised but never handed out, that sucked. Again they are NOT a requirement but they certainly help to motivate. Takes maybe 5 minutes of your time a day for the six months of a typical GB. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 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? Usually other people will jump in and help with the encouragement to keep thing flowing also. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 If nobody can get in contact with Aaronw I would say someone should go with it but include him as a moderator incase he comes back. One would just have to fill in a request at the link below. October was a long time ago. http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=250369 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldslaziestbusker Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I've sent Aaronw a message hoping he's well and simply too busy with other stuff to notice his GB is past the post and that we're keen to make a start. If I don't hear back I'll set the ball rolling. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldslaziestbusker Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Sorry it took so long to get back to this, folks. I got in touch with four of the manufacturers from the classic era that still manufacture and asked for some styrene incentives to mail out as prizes for the group build. Revell responded, putting me in touch with their Australian representatives, Southern Model Supplies in Melrose, South Australia. They mailed me a parcel. I was expecting some 1/72 Spits and 109s or the like, but it turned out to be a big parcel. Inside it, the new Airfix Shackleton, a 1/80 B-57 from the Revell Classics, a 1/54 Honest John Missile also from the Revell Classics line, a 1/24 Revell Vostok 1 and two 1/24 Revell Chrysler Hemis. I will now do the things that get a Group Build moving. I really hope the Australians pull out all stops on this. If I have to mail all this booty to the USA it will break me. Thanks, Southern Model Supplies. You are teh awesomes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RKic Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Wow, that was pretty generous of them! Thanks Southern Models Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mlicari Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Generous indeed! Quite a nice set of prizes for the GB. Really looking forward to this, as I already build a lot of "classic" kits, and am interested to see what others with more skill can do with them! Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TankerTweaker Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 You can't submit a model that has already been built? It has to be built during the GB date, correct? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 You can't submit a model that has already been built? It has to be built during the GB date, correct? Correct. Unless the GB moderator(s) allows a certain percentage of a kit to be built prior to the GB start date. The general idea is to work on your chosen model between the GB start and end dates posting work in progress pictures along the way. HTH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 WLB, Are you going to submit the GB proposal to get a date? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldslaziestbusker Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 WLB, Are you going to submit the GB proposal to get a date? Yes. I had to dash after I got that post about the incentives away. I submitted the proposal just now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
airmechaja Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Count me in with the Monogram A-7A. Dean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K2Pete Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I'm in too ... I build Real Space kits and they are ALL pre 1980! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grey Ghost 531 Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 At least half of my stash is pre 1980. I'm thinking it might be time to bust out the Monogram F7F and Cobra Company night fighter set. Either that or the Matchbox F3D Skynight with Skywaves brass. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Good granny where to begin :wacko: ! So many classic models to choose from and more then a few companies who qualify. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingoalie Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 (edited) Just realized this GB is on the calendar for January. I know we still have some time until then, but I'll be gathering up things to build a Matchbox Do28 or Heller Nord Noratlas! Edited November 23, 2016 by Kingoalie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nspreitler Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 This is coming up soon. Â I'm going to try to do a couple since I have a bunch of kits that qualify but up first will be a Monogram 1/48 P-40B. Â Since there has been a lot of talk about the new Airfix P-40 I want to see what I can do with the old one, plus I still have a set of decals to make an Egyptian aircraft. Â Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 I have been on a big armor kick lately and even though I know ARC isn't huge on armor I am planning on this classic kit from Tamiya (1977) which I purchased in the early 1980's and haven't started yet (its suffered long enough...): And I hope this classic Tamiya kit (1975): I will need decals for the Panzer IV as mine are shot. Tacks are badly warped too and will likely need replacing (and they are the original rubber tracks which are terrible to work with). The CHI-HA I don't have yet but its been on my list of "to-do's" since...well...the 80's! I know I can get one for under $15 from Amazon so it won't break the bank. Should be a fun GB! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 And we are live! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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