Not really. Christmas/New Year is just the right time to just grab something easy out of the stash, spreading some glue around and slapping some paint on.
The build does not have to be competition grade or something like that. It can be used as an excuse when family can get a bit overbearing at Christmas time and can be a very useful escape for some peace and quiet, a de-stress from family visiting, or indeed to avoid visiting family although not for grounds of divorce!
The aim is just to join in with the challenge and that is any kit, any add-ons and you have 12 days to start and finish as well as doing a thread on here.
I always put up a warning thread first so that those who would like to have a bash at the challenge can talk to SWMBO first (to get permission) and then to have a look around at what is out there and consider how they build, what they want to spend and the best kit that fits the bill and sparks the interest of:
"I can do that in 12 days. The wife/partner says yes and that would look good, not too big, easy to put together and will fill that small space in the cabinet."
Here are a couple I have in my stash, don't require any aftermarket, not too challenging and once done will be nice shelf fillers.
https://www.das-werk-models.com/products/smk-typ-2/
https://www.das-werk-models.com/products/3cm-flakvierling-103-38/
I could go a little bigger with one of these. The detail is on the outside and really they are quick to put together and it will be just some seatbelts which I have already from HGW for another build and a good exterior paint job.
https://www.das-werk-models.com/products/ju-ef-126-elli-ef-127-walli-3-in-1/
https://miniart-models.com/products/40013-focke-wulf-triebflugel-nachtjager/
https://miniart-models.com/products/40005-fw-triebflugel-with-boarding-ladder/
https://miniart-models.com/products/40002-focke-wulf-triebflugel-interceptor/
I have done a 12 day build over the Christmas period for many years, even when overseas with the military on active service. I have done one on here and another forum and as a thought opened it up on here to see if members would partake in a bit of crimble fun. No prizes, anything goes and just 12 days to do it in.
You could say that the prize is the sense of accomplishment of doing whatever it is in 12 days without getting into trouble at home!
It is a bit of seasonable fun. doesn't matter if you do it in the timescale or not. It's something out of the stash so there is a gap to fill in the New Year Sales!!!!!
I suppose it could be done once a month but then it becomes a little boring, Christmas is a bit special, so a nice challenge is something special at that time of year.