Let's give this a shot for Buddy.
From the big fluffball in 2020:
"I know it's WAY too early for Christmas music, but it's that time of year once again. What time is that you ask. Why simply, it's WEEKEND MADNESS GB time of course! What is that you ask? Why it's simply the rootenest, rootenest group build to ever grace these webpages. Legends will be made, songs of victory will be sung, and mortals will become modelling gods. Well golly, what do I have to do, you ask. Well, I'm glad you asked. First I want you to pick a model, any model will do. Then, I want your time. Oh great, you say. But wait, I say, I don't want six months or a year I want 48 hours. Wait a minute you say, 48 hours? Yep, only 48 hours. That's the goal, 48 hours from start to finish. But, you start to sputter. No buts says I, if I can do it, you can do it. Many have sung songs of victory, and many have sung mournful dirges of defeat. Will you join this quest?
The start date is November 25 (insert here by Bill). But that's Thanksgiving day you say. It's also the start of a four day weekend for us here in the States, and for the rest of the world it's as good a day as any to start. Besides, it's tradition. This build normally peters out around New Years (which is good because that's when the Close Air Support build kicks off not so subtle plug there).
The Rules.
1. Pick a kit. Normally I'd recommend a simple kit, something you can finish in the allotted time. However, there are some that like to burn the thing to the ground and pick the latest million piece wonder. However, most of us like to watch the world burn as well and will gladly pull up a chair, pop some popcorn, and watch your attempt and root you on to either a spectacular victory or a spectacular defeat.
2. ALL kits will be unstarted. Photographic proof is required. A pic of the unstarted kit with either a working clock in the background or a timestamp is required. Crossovers are allowed.
3. You have 48 hours, that's it. You start at 8:00pm on Friday, you have until 8:00pm on Sunday to finish. I realize that some don't get the traditional weekend off, so pick a 48 hour window and go for it.
4. Take pics. It gives the rest of us something to look at while we're waiting for our masterpieces to dry.
5. HAVE FUN! This is not the build for building your latest contest entry, although some have gone on to win, place, or show at their local contest. This is for blowing out the cobwebs and finishing something.
6. Did I mention you only have 48 hours?
7. Did I mention have fun?
I think we've covered every genre in this build, so all are welcome. If I've forgotten something slap me upside the back of the head and remind me. If you have any questions, please ask. To Infinity, and beyond!"
There's a new feature this year- the play offs.
Starting monday, November 15: unfinished Madness kits of previous years from the shelf of shame can be completed by Thanksgiving and will be featured in their own special gallery- Leftovers- "any turkey left?".
I've got one. My theme was always gull gray over white, and that Hase F8E is all painted up in it's box but not stuck together.. Shame, shame...
Bill