Games Workshop Group Build ( please delete, posted in GB Fourm)

QUOTE: Originally posted by Larry_Dunn What qualifies as a "kit?" Does one 28mm miniature soldier qualify, or does it have to be what would generally be considered to be a "model kit," like a vehicle? How about one Tyranid gaunt?

A tank would be fine, so would a single Gaunt.

Ok, picked a kit/box. I'm going to do a full Fellowship of the Ring from the LoTR line.

Oh boy, now this is interesting. I'm definitely in with this one.
I'll be building a Necron lord and retinue small diorama.

Thanks for the explanation! (And thanks for the welcome.)

Count me in. I haven't got the first clue what I'll do just yet, but I'll figure something out pretty soon. Been thinking about doing a unit or largish thing for the Baltimore GD, so here's a great way to keep my lazy and timid butt motivated. *big grin*

@sphealy - Good luck! I helped do one of the mumaks... The seam lines on the one I worked on were a HUGE pain. It took a lot of work to get them to look even moderately presentable. And the crew are, IMHO, very poorly sculpted figs. ("Is that his hand or his cloak? Hard to tell since it just looks like a blob...")

Id like in on this one. Im planning on doing a Command squad for the space marines but who knows I might get an army done ,unlikely tho as my painting is pretty slow

QUOTE: Originally posted by sphealey You can build more than one kit, or a whole army.

What qualifies as a "kit?" Does one 28mm miniature soldier qualify, or does it have to be what would generally be considered to be a "model kit," like a vehicle?

How about one Tyranid gaunt?

Group Builds are just that. A group builds a given catagory subject. For instance a Panzer Group Build would be everyone volunteers to build a variant of Panzer. Over the duration of the build you share info, tips, ideas, results, commiserate failures and just build with a sense of community. Another example would be the D-Day Group Build. Everyone builds a a subject that would have particpated in the invasion of the Normandy Beaches. German, Allied, Airplane, Ship, figures, etc. It serves more as an inspiration to build something of a common subject and to fire up the creative juices so to speak. Usually the person that calls dibs on the GB may coordinate everyones builds so that there is a theme, certain parameters (say out of box or variants) and a schedule. Sort of a communal build with the forum as the clubhouse. Usually a deadline is set (to keep everyone focused and to keep them motivated to work on their build, but also so there is something to look forward to allow everyone to post their finshed entires in the build. There is no model police force that comes toy our house and arrests you for not completeing the build nor are you subject to scorn and ridicule if you don't finish. Its just a sort of rallying pint for those interested in a build and looking for some motivation. They are usually pretty fun and its helpful when you see others inputs on the kits they are working on. ort of a preview to help you decide if you want ot try out someone elses kit of that build type and the problems or pitfalls of that manufacturer.

Have fun and enjoy it.

Welcome Ladyeyes. Hope you enjoy the forum. Good bunch of nobs here. And very helpful.

QUOTE: Originally posted by Errex Uh, pardon my ignorance, but, What is s Group Build?. What are the mechanics for those?

*raising my hand too* Same here. Is there an explanation somewhere of what you mean by a group build? (Says the sometimes brave and curious new-to-this-forum person....)

Uh, pardon my ignorance, but, What is s Group Build?. What are the mechanics for those?

You can build more than one kit, or a whole army.

Holy moly, a seven month group build? For one GW kit?

Are you including single models, like one 25mm miniature?