What about a 1/35th mad weekend?

JWest21

Member since
December 2002
From: PA

What about a 1/35th mad weekend?

Posted by JWest21 on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 7:42 PM

Having big fingers, I find it difficult to built Braille scale models. What about a Saturday-Sunday build of a 1/35th, no PE other after=market parts? (To allow for more parts in the larger scale). I am not sure if that is practical or not, so I thought I would just throw it out there

Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry

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JWest21

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December 2002
From: PA

Posted by JWest21 on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 7:49 PM

If memory serves me correctly, Fine Scale had an article about building a T-34 (Tamiya?) in a weekend

Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry

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Dwight Ta-ala

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July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 8:00 PM

Yeah you are right about that T-34 in a weekend. The forum participated in the poll deciding what kit to build.

I think however that the T-34 is much much simplier than a tiger. It sounds like a good challenge though.

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JWest21

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December 2002
From: PA

Posted by JWest21 on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 8:02 PM

I figured it would be hard. Maybe even crazy. If we do it, I may put the wife and kids up in a hotel. Wouldn't want the kids picking up new words!

Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 8:05 PM

Wouldn’t that be weekend GB #3?

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tigerman

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March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 8:09 PM

The old Tamiya Panzer II should qualify, I thought about that kit the other day during the MTD.

Eric

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buff

Member since
December 2003
From: Montreal

Posted by buff on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 8:19 PM

Sounds like a good idea, but I think kit selection here is key. I wouldn't want to spend a budket full of cash on a kit I'm going to throw together in a weekend, but on the other hand, I wouldn't want a cheap kit that is going to drive me nuts trying to fix. Basically, a good reliable kit mid price kit, say in the $30-$40 dollar range canadian.

On the bench: 1/32 Spit IXc

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JWest21

Member since
December 2002
From: PA

Posted by JWest21 on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 8:20 PM

edog- I didn't see a list of weekend GBs, so I must have missed Weekend GB#3,

tigerman- your right, the Panzer II could work

Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry

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JWest21

Member since
December 2002
From: PA

Posted by JWest21 on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 8:21 PM

I am sure between us all we could come up with a list of possibles

Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry

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tigerman

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March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 8:27 PM

Would artillery or Flak guns be accepted?

Eric

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wbill76

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July 2004
From: Texas

Posted by wbill76 on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 8:35 PM

It's an intriguing proposition, no doubts there, but the stakes are much higher depending on the subject matter. Something relatively cheap and uncomplicated like the Tamiya Pz II would be neat, but I wouldn't attempt it with anything in my current stash. Even working steadily on weekends it takes me 3-4 weeks to complete something to my satisfaction and that's OOTB. I would think it would need to be pretty well defined to draw enough participants.

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JWest21

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December 2002
From: PA

Posted by JWest21 on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 8:50 PM

I think with the need for simple kits to do in a weekend, artillery and Flak guns would be fine. Just by limiting the time on this would limit what kits could be done, so there would really be no need to limit it further.

Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry

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tigerman

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March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 8:54 PM

You won't see too many Dragon kits with indy tracks, I'll bet the house on that.

Eric

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wbill76

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July 2004
From: Texas

Posted by wbill76 on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 9:09 PM

Eric,

Don't tempt me! I need more storage space... Big Smile [:D]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 9:13 PM

JWest, I was suggesting that this will be Weekend GB#3 (I think).

I might actually enter this one, but I have to see how things go.

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tigerman

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March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 9:20 PM

I'm overloading. Shock [:O]

Back to the "So many builds, so little time" speach. I must excert control.

Eric

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wbill76

Member since
July 2004
From: Texas

Posted by wbill76 on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 9:29 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by tigerman

I'm overloading. Back to the "So many builds, so little time" speech. I must exert control.

I'm struggling with that too...the temptation for serial GBs is pretty strong...but it's starting to be a packed schedule and that means stress which means no fun in the hobby which means unfinished kits...where's my yoda emoticon when I need it??? Clown [:o)]

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JWest21

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December 2002
From: PA

Posted by JWest21 on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 9:32 PM

oh, sorry edog. I misread your post. As for Dragon kits, I ruled them out too. For once I would be happy to open a box and see rubber bands!! A lot of the earlier Tamiya kits would do. Their Panzer III and Stug III look promising (although that may step on the toes of the Stug III group build. Of course, you could always say "It took you how long to build your Stug III???" just kidding.)

Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry

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zokissima

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July 2003
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Posted by zokissima on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 9:59 PM

I'd be up for this, esiecially if it were to happen in late August.

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JWest21

Member since
December 2002
From: PA

Posted by JWest21 on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 10:04 PM

Were you thinking the weekend of the 29th? I am open to any time suggestions. Does the 28th-29th work for anyone? Or do we need more planning time? Sorry- I am new to this. The build would be open to any OOB 1/35th armored subject. Any other suggestions on setting this up are welcome

Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 10:58 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by wbill76

QUOTE: Originally posted by tigerman

I'm overloading. Back to the "So many builds, so little time" speech. I must exert control.

I'm struggling with that too...the temptation for serial GBs is pretty strong...but it's starting to be a packed schedule and that means stress which means no fun in the hobby which means unfinished kits...where's my yoda emoticon when I need it???

These Group Builds are like vacuums, they suck you right in on the wave of excitement. All of sudden, group builds are everywhere. It's frustrating, because I want enough time to do a good job and there are so many I want to be in. I can't have both in it shows in how many are still on the table.

Eric

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 12, 2004 3:13 AM

I am going to echo a lot of the other's sentiments. The idea sounds inviting, but I am already in deep with projects. i do have a Kubelwagen that I would be willing to bash together, but everything else in the stash I seem to have big plans for, or at least want to do a great job on.

So all I know is, my gut says maybe.....

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 12, 2004 7:37 AM

Oh I have a Panzer II at home to do but I am in 3 other builds and committed to do 2 more so as much as I want to do this one all I can say now is a maybe. Somehow tho I just cant bring myself to say no. Most likely I will be a last minute entry.

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JWest21

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December 2002
From: PA

Posted by JWest21 on Thursday, August 12, 2004 8:14 AM

Well we could wait a couple of months for everyone to free up. What about that? We can just plan it ahead enough that it works for everyone. The object is to have fun doing it

Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry

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wbill76

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July 2004
From: Texas

Posted by wbill76 on Thursday, August 12, 2004 8:44 AM

Jwest,

I like the idea and definitely think it's worth doing and waiting a little bit might be the best bet since there are a lot of GBs and ideas floating/competing for participants at the moment.

Off the top of my head I currently know of the StuG GB starting the 16th (Monday), the Mad Allied Day (possibly Aug 29th), the T-34 Mad Day TBD but kicking around Sept dates, the Mad Fokker Day on Oct. 17th, and the Bulge GB on November 1. Lots of things happening in a short space of time to try to coordinate and organize simultaneously. That's not necessarily a bad thing as it shows a lot of variety and activity but it does make for a crowded field. Big Smile [:D]

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JWest21

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December 2002
From: PA

Posted by JWest21 on Thursday, August 12, 2004 9:08 AM

We could do it in December, or if the Holidays get in the way, January. I think the key is to plan enough ahead that people can schedule it- plus it gives us all time to find "the right kit". Thoughts on possible dates?

Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Thursday, August 12, 2004 10:24 AM

I think waiting is a great idea, but don't let that stop you from doing it. There are endless builds going on and it would be impossibe to accommidate everyones schedule. I'd just probe for the date most members can participate.

Eric

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JWest21

Member since
December 2002
From: PA

Posted by JWest21 on Thursday, August 12, 2004 10:30 AM

Sounds good. All we need is a date

Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry

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tigerman

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March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Thursday, August 12, 2004 10:37 AM

I'll put a vote in for January, just not Super Bowl weekend.

Eric

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 12, 2004 10:43 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by tigerman

I'll put a vote in for January, just not Super Bowl weekend.

You think Eli will make it? Without buying a ticket I mean. Tongue [:P]

Don't forget there's also some pretty good games leading up to it. I think The SB is in February this year, seasons starting a little late.

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