Intro to GB's and upcoming builds. Long post (get snacks)

Doug, I now exactly what you mean. A GB should be something to look forward to, and once its over, move on to the next one. There can be exceptions, I think having the B-52 as an never ending GB might well work. But generally they just fad away and people soon forget they are there.

I think someone was proposing a WW1 GB, its had a few responses from what I remember.

I know a few people were looking forward to the halftrack GB, I know I was. But I had to make some choices and hosting 4 or 5 GB's at a time is just being greedy. It will defiantly happen in 2015. And depending on what half tracks you have in  mind, they may fit in the ones Eagle and myself have been talking about. And I think it more important to mark the end of WW2 in Europe, and by June, hopefully the GB front will have calmed down a bit.

Tony, your Automotive GB seem to be doing well. And I think they will work running through the year as the subjects for those generally don't fit into any other GB. I wish you the best with those.

Thanks Wayne, got that. I'm not in the position to turn away too many entries, so I'll work it out so that you can be in.

Cheers

Tony

hey tony

i do warwheels, armored and trucks, but also have a number of firetrucks if your automotive GBs are broad enough, 2 american, 2 european and a ww2 german one.

hey doug

i'll do a STUKA too and probably a bot for WW! and had a couple of halftracks one of which will fit into another shelf queen GB..

I like both of the last two posts actually, except that I was already planning my assault on the half track GB. I guess they're going to sit in the stash for a bit longer.

I should add that I would like to continue running automotive group builds through 2014. I'm not sure of the set up yet, as there aren't a huge number of participants. Perhaps two 6 month GBs rather than a 12 month one, but I don't feel that I can limit the subject too much. I need somewhere to post all of those car builds !

Cheers

Tony

Bish... Great posting, and great ideas... If memory serves, you were the one that helped me figure out the GB senario a couple years ago when I first found this site, When the time comes, I'm in on your "Stuka" GB. She is also one of my favorite aircraft of that time period. I also like the idea of the 100th anav, of the Great War, and would love to do some aircraft of that era. Way out of my comfort zone, but more then willing to jump in.

I agree with Nathan about the "perpetual" GB though. , to me it takes the "Special" out of the build, and also the shortening of the build times to 6 or so months. A new build could always be started with a slight or different twist to it.

Thanks again Bish...

Doug (RR)

For those who remember this thread, you may recall I was using it as a feeler for some new GB's. Given the large number of GB's currently running I have been giving these some thoughts. And after the recent GB thread, it seems I am not alone. So after some thought, I have decided to postpone the half Track GB and the OPOS&OH GB until 2015.

I know a few people had said about joining the halftrack GB, but seeing as we have the D-Day GB and Tigerman has mentioned doing a new Armour GB in the new year, there's only so much room and its not right for me to hog all the talent.

Also, Eagle90 and myself have been talking about two armour in Europe GB's which would cover the last year of WW2 and run from the end of the D-Day GB. And I think it would be only right to mark the end of the war in some way.

The Ju 87 GB will still defiantly go ahead starting 1st May. Hopefully this will go some way to help avoid clogging up the GB section to much.

Me too Eagle, me too...

Glad you are in as well.

Clemens

SchattenSpartan

Shall I count you in as well, Wayne?

Eagle: I was just wondering, if you would like to join my Radial Engine GB as well with the same model? I will host it at the same time as shivinigh so that you guys can do some nice crossovers!

Clemens

Same time?  Crossovers allowed?  Why on earth would I say no!  

Count me in Clemens for a Mono 1/48 C-47!  Thanks for the invite!

I think I'm a GB junkie! 

i'm in with the tante ju and it has radial engines so i will crossover. may even have a couple of plenees under my belt by then too.

Shall I count you in as well, Wayne?

Eagle: I was just wondering, if you would like to join my Radial Engine GB as well with the same model? I will host it at the same time as shivinigh so that you guys can do some nice crossovers!

Clemens

Waynec- I thought about it and yes transport helicopter are going to be included.

the planned run time is going to be June 1st  until Dec 31 2014

wayne, if I remember right, they mentioned June 1st next year. That's just fine for me, and I am guessing others will be happy with that. A lot of new GB's hitting the boards recently.

SchattenSpartan

Hey eagle, wanna do a crossover?

I love the look of the C-47!

To which one?  I could be talked into it. 

if this isn't going to start until next year, i'm in. my painting continues to improve and i have a pair of promodeler JU-52s in the stast. i presume cargo/transport aircraft doesn't include helos. i can help with a badge too if you have some ideas.

Hey eagle, wanna do a crossover?

I love the look of the C-47!

I have an idea for a badge as well. But I need to practice with image editing...

Clemens

shivinigh

Bo problem Eagle count yourself in. The start time isn't until next year.

Bish-I am trying to get everything planned out ahead of time to make it easier. Even have a couple ideas for badges.

Thank you sir!  Can't wait for it!

Eagle90

Bo problem Eagle count yourself in. The start time isn't until next year.

Bish-I am trying to get everything planned out ahead of time to make it easier. Even have a couple ideas for badges.

shivinigh

The transport gb will be anything that flys and carries cargo. Planes, Helicopters, Sci-fi, what-ifs they are all welcomed. Airliners that have been converted for cargo for Fed Ex etc are also welcomed.

I have a C-130 Dio that I have been planning, and either a F-4U Corsair or I have a 1/72 Trumpeter Sherman M-4A1.

Hey Shiv,

You heading up the Transport GB?  Count me in.  This is the perfect GB for me to do one of my 2 1/48 Monogram C-47's!!  I can not get enough of those kits!  Built 3 of them as a kid (so you know how they turned out )  I'd buy a hundred of them if I could!

So, when the time comes, put me down for a Mono 1/48 C-47's.

Eagle90

Sounds like your thinking well ahead shiv, I like it. Nothing like prior planning.

The transport gb will be anything that flys and carries cargo. Planes, Helicopters, Sci-fi, what-ifs they are all welcomed. Airliners that have been converted for cargo for Fed Ex etc are also welcomed.

I have a C-130 Dio that I have been planning, and either a F-4U Corsair or I have a 1/72 Trumpeter Sherman M-4A1.

Well, its a bit soon to be 100% certain, but I will probably build a DFS 230 for the transport and an Fw 190 for the radial. The DFS was on my really wanted list for about 3 years until a couple of months ago and I have always had an idea for a dio for it. So this will be a great chance to do it.

Does anyone know how the old revell Catalina (1/48) is?

shivinigh

I have been talking with SchattenSpartan about when to start our group builds. We decided to start his Radial engine GB and my transport Aircraft GB at the same time to allow for crossovers. We are looking at starting the summer of 2014 from June 1 till Dec 31.

That's right, folks!

The main rule for the Radial Engine GB is dead simple:

You can build whatever you want, as long as it is powered by one or more radial engines. So it could be one of the early shermans, a russian aerosled, a plane or everything else...

I'll build one of said aerosleds, a Catalina for a nice crossover and maybe a Thunderbolt with removed engine cowling.

Cheers, Clemens

That sounds good for me. Given the current crop of new GB's, it probably a good idea to wait a little while. You can put me down for one for each.

I have been talking with SchattenSpartan about when to start our group builds. We decided to start his Radial engine GB and my transport Aircraft GB at the same time to allow for crossovers. We are looking at starting the summer of 2014 from June 1 till Dec 31.

Right, so you have the /22. I went for the AFV kit for that variant as well. I didn't find those Dragon track links to bad to be honest. A little bit fiddly, but ok once you get used to them.

I take it that's the AFV Pak 40. Was it that bad. I got that kit as well based on some good reviews.

Bish

Eric, I look forward to seeing that build. I haven't built any of my AFV 251's yet, so will be watching closely.

One of the reasons that I grabbed this kit, aside from the bonus Pak 40, was the one-piece tracks. I think I'd shoot myself first, rather then having to deal with those tiny indy tracks with rubber pads. 

I just hope the fit and instructions are better then the Pak 40. It sits incomplete. 

Your welcome.