Group build badges

Having started with group builds at another site I've viewed the badges as "proof" of completion, but one of the builds specified that people could display them during the build, that kind of changed my view of them. Because of past practice I won't be adding badges until I finish something but really it is a good way to get the word out on a build or show how many are in it (and we all want to be popular right? ).

Seems to me if a person has seriously contributed to a build (regular posts of progress, pics etc) but failed to complete due to outside issues (parts needed to finish the kit didn't arrive, real life interferred etc) they should still have the right to "wear" the badge, on the other hand someone who signed up took the badge and never really participated doesn't.

But in the end its all in fun I mean if someone signs up for 10 builds and never finishes anything it really doesn't matter and if it makes them happy, good for them.

So to sum up I see them as participation "awards", if the person seriously participates I'm fine with them showing the badge although personally I wait until I've finished something.

To take the other idea a little further how about doing them like some medals that add stars, oak leaf clusters etc for special merit or multiple awards, so the builds basic design is the participation badge, completion adds an extra design (for arguments sake lets say a star) and completing multiple builds within the build ( 4 shermans in a Sherman build for example) gets multiple designs (say 5 stars) that would keep the work of designing the badge fairly simple yet show the differance between participation, completion and obsession .

QUOTE: Originally posted by Dwight Ta-ala Been out of school for 9 years now but sometimes I still have nightmares about missing classes or exams.. Actually still planning to return to school to finish something...

Man I have those same nightmares too. Always should have studied and then arrived for a test. Scary.

Yah, I agree Digger, those were some carefree times. To think that we used to complain about all our woes and whatnot. Life has sure changed.

boy i wish i was still in those school days.no cares not tiring to be grown up or having to live on my own.Digger

QUOTE: Originally posted by dubix88 HEY, I know im playin around. Gimme a break i strt school next thursfay so i have alot goin on.lol Randy

hhmmmm...school...what an exciting thought..

Been out of school for 9 years now but sometimes I still have nightmares about missing classes or exams.. Actually still planning to return to school to finish something...

HEY,
I know im playin around. Gimme a break i strt school next thursfay so i have alot goin on.lol

Randy

QUOTE: Originally posted by dubix88 HEY, And most of those come out either ok or crappy(i said most not al guys dont get mad lol) So im sure alot of people are gonna start coming to you. Quagmyre is also doing some nice ones. He did the young guns one i have in my signature. Randy

Well, actually I think the guys are doing great with the badges. But of course, I would be happy to help whenever needed.

I think that a badge should be something givin after the build.A award as per say and for those who don't have a way to post there build,I know that are many on this web with sannners.Those who don't have a way can always take a picture of there build and send them to a person with a sanner or send them to FSM and ask them to post it on the group builds for them.We can wait because were modelers with a lot of patience. This is my take on it.Digger

HEY,
No i meant like what did you do about the badges on the other ones? lol. Thats alot of work though.

Randy

I built A B1-A for Bomber GB a Mutt for Budget GB a Firefly Vc for D-day a demag w/ nebelwerfer for Towed Gun and a SAS Commando jeep for small afv GB

HEY,
And most of those come out either ok or crappy(i said most not al guys dont get mad lol) So im sure alot of people are gonna start coming to you. Quagmyre is also doing some nice ones. He did the young guns one i have in my signature.

Randy

QUOTE: Originally posted by wildwilliam What's that i hear, Dwight? you need more work to do? [:0]

[:0]Oh my what have I been thinking?



That's OK Wildwilliam...members are now doing the badges by themselves.

QUOTE: Originally posted by KINGTHAD Some people may not be able to post their builds. Just a thought Thad

That is true, but one can maybe go on someones honor. I guess we would give the person the benefit of the doubt.

Some people may not be able to post their builds. Just a thought

Thad

Yeh, that sounds great, maybe a badge with a little trophy, ribbon, or gold star pasted on it that only the GB moderator can release to the participate when they post their finished build? I too thought that the badge was to show your participation, and not to post only after the build (boy did I start feeling ashamed when reading this thread).
Scott

What's that i hear, Dwight?
you need more work to do? [:0]

HEY,
That is a really good idea, the swipe thingy. I would do it if sombody made th badges or whatever.

Randy

That's a good suggestion, Tigerman.

But I guess it will be up to the GB members to choose whether or not to adopt such a policy.

QUOTE: Originally posted by Dwight Ta-ala It's like having an identification card to show that you are a member of group undergoing a seminar or training activity...and a certificate to show that you have successfully completed the said seminar or training activity.

Well put. Maybe, someone could add a swipe diagonally across the badge stating "In Progress" and remove it when the build is completed. That shouldn't be too much additional work.

HEY,
See rusty, im not the only on who says that you oldies are old, even the voices in your head say so.lol I like the idea of two badges, but that would be alot of work for the people making them. I alo like the idea of it being up too the starter person. O well, like you guys have said, no rules set in stone so..........y not.lol

Randy

QUOTE: Originally posted by tigerman QUOTE: Originally posted by Dwight Ta-ala Or make two badges...one to signify membership or participation in a particular GB and the other to indicate successfully completing an entry to the GB. I like that idea Dwight. That way it does show participation and aknowledges a completed build. That might be the way to go.

Well thanks, Tigerman,

It's like having an identification card to show that you are a member of group undergoing a seminar or training activity...and a certificate to show that you have successfully completed the said seminar or training activity.

QUOTE: Originally posted by Dwight Ta-ala Or make two badges...one to signify membership or participation in a particular GB and the other to indicate successfully completing an entry to the GB.

I like that idea Dwight. That way it does show participation and aknowledges a completed build. That might be the way to go.

Well personally, I am under the impression that badges are issued for accomplishing or successfully completing certain tasks (or in this case, completing the model being entered into the GB). But since there are no written rules about it here in the forum, I guess it is up to to GB originator/moderator/leader (or the GB members themselves) to decide whether (or not) to allow GB members to wear the badges even if their respective builds have not been completed yet.

Or make two badges...one to signify membership or participation in a particular GB and the other to indicate successfully completing an entry to the GB.

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No Jon, don't do that. I'm certainally not the law around here. I just wondered, since nothing was set in stone, how other members felt about the way badges are used. I, myself, just wouldn't feel right posting a badge for an incomplete build. It might take me a year to finish, who knows. Since I entered at the starting time and if I actually finish my build, then maybe I might post the badge later. I guess if the originator of the build said fine post it for recognition, then whatever. I was just feeling out other's thoughts on this loose practice. As far as I know there are no rules on posting badges. Didn't mean to ruffle any feathers.

I guess to me it isn't fair to the members who actually complete the model. Some never seem to finish, including myself. Just my

I thought they were to show participation
But have removed the Panther one in my post, as it upsets you so much, when my Wife has our baby and I get around finishing my panther I will post it away from the panther group build and I won’t try and keep it alive
I’m so ashamed at using the badge as a way of showing who is in the Panther group build
I hope the FSM Police don’t get me now
EDIT
Now is it going too far to delete all my participation in the panther group build?

i think the badges are to show your participation in group builds. it shows that you are in the build, not that you have finished it.

just my $0.02

HEY,
Ya but youve done 8 group builds.lol What do you usually do?

Randy

I agree with you but for the young guns group build and the Huey group build I got the impression that we were allowed to even encouraged to put it on our sig