Not stupid at all.  I like the idea.  

 An excellent notion, indeed.

That's the problem with an 'aging' hobby...the list of lost friends we commemorate just gets longer and longer...

Yeah, I like it!!!

Sure I can dig around and find a Corsair to build for Toshi! No sure what any of the other passed members would have liked.

Gamera

Yeah, I like it!!!

 

Sure I can dig around and find a Corsair to build for Toshi! No sure what any of the other passed members would have liked.

 

im in as well! As I posted in my thread looking for Toshi news, I lost my dad this summer.  I have memories of building my first kit with him ( a '72 scale brown plastic spitfire) and he loved the Corsai...I'll build the revell boxing in memory of both of them!

There used to be a Bernie build every year after he passed.  You can name it anything you wanted, as long as it's family friendly.  I'd be in with a Phantom if one kind or another.

When my time comes, if anyone feels the need, a Phantom or a BUFF.

   I have a couple Corsairs to put into the mix, Toshis favorite aircraft was the F4- ?,( all mrks i think). I have an old Revell 32nd that needs love to be brought up to speed, as well as a 32nd Trumpy D model.

   Great idea Dodgy.

If it's gonna be a Corsair Build, I have a 1/72 Tamiya and a Guillow's stick and tissue rubber powered kit.

I'm all in favour, mate, a very good idea.  Could I suggest we call it "Absent Friends", after the traditional toast to those who have gone before?

Hutch6390

I'm all in favour, mate, a very good idea.  Could I suggest we call it "Absent Friends", after the traditional toast to those who have gone before?

 

I like that idea.  And make it with no end date.....

If a completed section, not only the subject, but who it's for.

I like that idea too. I also like the idea of no end date.

    Sounds good.

Hutch6390

I'm all in favour, mate, a very good idea.  Could I suggest we call it "Absent Friends", after the traditional toast to those who have gone before?

 

Thank you all for your response. I agree with Hutch about the name, but as for the rules I'm not qualified to comment, or run it, as I have yet to complete my first group build. It would be great if some of the experienced group build organisers could provide some input.

I too really like Hutch's name!

Group builds aren't that hard to run. You just have to check every day or two to keep on top of things and don't let it get away from you.

   I agree also, I also like the "no end" timeline. It would allow us to honor future friends without running up a new thread.

    If I can speak, a thread like this in a way can be self sustaining, we can add our memorial builds and comments in one location. New folks can also get a sense of the history and people who helped mold these forums into the amazing place it is. 

It is a fantastic idea. 

Sounds good. I can think of four possably five that I can remember

Toshi

Lewbub

Hunter

JTilly

Possably Matt-Joachim

Like all families, time moves on and so do the members, replaced by new ones.

BTW Dodgy, the only was to get experience hosting a GB is jump it. Like Gam said, it's not hard, just keep up with it.

   This just crossed my mind. There are " In Memorium" pages in the IPMS Journal, if set up smoothly this idea could be similar. Kinda like a " living obituary" and an electronic way to keep up to date on who has left us for the big table above.

I think that it is a great idea.  I am fairly new to this forum site but the closeness and respect shown to each other has impressed me.  In June of 2020 our local model club lost a very dear and beloved member and we held a memorial build in that person's name and it was well received, so much so that we intend to run the build each year.  Our hobby ,though frequently solitary in its nature, encourages camaraderie amongst its participants.  Though I never "met" Toshi, he sounded like an extraordinary individual and an excellent modeler so I think that it would be respectful and appropriate to honor him and all the other members of this forum who have passed away.

TJS

Count me in for any memorial group build, regardless of subject.....

Ok. The response to my original thought has been great and I thank you all for your input.

Hutch6390 - 'Absent Friends' it is. It's a great name and your suggestion was well received.

Goldhammer88 - Your idea to keep it family friendly with no end date is also in.

Armornut - I like the history angle and it may be that the concept could be developed further like adding a Vale page, but at the moment I think we should keep it simple- especially if I end up being the bunny running it. Remember, I'm just a simple country boy from Downunder.

Modelcrazy - Thanks for the other names mate, I knew about Lewbud, but not the others. As for running it, I'm going to have to think about that. I have the time, but......

Drums01 - I completely agree. Cars, sci-fi, dinosaurs, whatever.

So, we have a group build titled 'Absent Friends'. Any subject, family friendly with no end date and each build to be dedicated to a forum member who has passed away. Any other suggestions folks? If I do end up running it, I will need some help with a badge for the build, as my computer skills are limited. Incidentaly, if anybody else wants to run this, be my guest.

Ferg

Ferg -your last paragraph pretty much summed up the rules, at least to my mind.

Lot of great ideas tossed out.  Would suggest that the build be something that the honoree usually built.  It might be out of your comfort zone, if you build aircraft and they built armor or cars.  Would give us a chance to improve our skills, and that would be the honor they bestow on us. Just as a suggestion in the rules, but not hard and fast.

As to a badge, how about a couple glasses touching as in a toast, and wording "To Absent Friends"

   Agreed Dodgy start simple, let it morph as it grows.

gregbale

 An excellent notion, indeed.

That's the problem with an 'aging' hobby...the list of lost friends we commemorate just gets longer and longer...

Now I'm 57 and many members (the majority) are still older than I am.

   Your not alone Rob, I'm 53 and there is only one person younger than me....he is 19.

I noticed the median age of modelers seem to be in the 50-60 year range.  I'm right in the middle, as I turned 56 this year.

I'm going to pull out the Tamiya Corsair from the stash.  I have only ever built one Corsair in my life - Guy Borderlon's Korean War-era night fighter.

You're the young end of things.  I'm more in the middle at 68. And 11 years past my experation date.

My first build would be for Hunter and his dad Modelman68. Both passed within two years of each other. Modelman from cancer and Hunter from a fall during firefighting training. I mainly saw them build planes but Hunter would build anything.

I guess I'd build a plane for them.

I'm with GH, you've pretty much stated the rules already. I'm no good with badges either but either I or someone could come up with something. There are a few members who make killer badges.

goldhammer88

You're the young end of things.  I'm more in the middle at 68. And 11 years past my experation date.

 

I'm almost 7 years behind you GH and not planning on going anywhere for a while. But if I do, build a ship or plane for me.