Groupbuild anyone ???

DanCooper

Member since
March 2004
From: Belgium

Groupbuild anyone ???

Posted by DanCooper on Thursday, April 22, 2004 2:43 AM

Hi guys,

As you can see next to my name, I haven't been a member long yet, but I have been modeling for over 25 years now (with the classic abssence when girls became more interesting than plastic and balsa ofcourse Wink [;)]

).
Since a few days the idea has been growing to build a BlackHawk in 1/35, my UH1-C (see the post "MRC helicopter from Italery") is almost finished now.
While reading the posts on this forum I thought why not make it a groupbuild ?

So ; anybody interested in building any bird from the Hawk-family ???

I'm thinking of starting building within the next 3 or 4 weeks, NO deadline, NO expensive aftermarket kits, and I would prefer that people post pictures of the different steps.

Let me know what you people think please.

On the bench : Revell's 1/125 RV Calypso

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Avus

Member since
June 2003
From: Caput Mundi

Posted by Avus on Thursday, April 22, 2004 8:30 AM

Sounds very interesting! I've a Pavehawk and a Blackhawk, both in 1/35, waiting.
The thing is I'm waiting for a PE set (ammo chutes) to continue the work on the helos.
I'm already in the Hind group-build, but if the start date is in 3 or 4 weeks I might do it.

Klaus

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Copterguy

Member since
November 2003
From: Ontario, Canada

Posted by Copterguy on Thursday, April 22, 2004 4:15 PM

Howdy,

Sounds like a great way to get some kits moving on my bench. I've Italeri's Pavehawk in 1/48 - does scale matter for this build?

I've also got Hasegawa'a Apache Longbow in 1/48 waiting to get started. Anyone interested in an Apache group build? Smile [:)]

I need to get motivated on these kits - been a little sidetracked lately painting a box of 19 warhammer figures!

Jim

Current Projects: Tamiya M1A2 Tamiya LRDG Chevrolet CWT 30

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Res M198

Member since
March 2004
From: Parker Colorado

Posted by Res M198 on Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:35 PM

Hi Gentz,
I too have gotten back into modeling recently. I have built several helocpters in the past. I built a Huey Hog, Blackhawk, Apache, Blue Thunder and a harrier jump jet.

I'm actually so new that I don't even know what a group build is. Could one of you please break down a group build for a newbie?

Thanks

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adrake2

Member since
February 2004
From: Ft. Bragg, NC

Posted by adrake2 on Thursday, April 22, 2004 7:56 PM

I'm in. My MH-60L's interior is almost done, but I haven't worked on that in a few weeks since classes are starting to wrap up. I won't be able to work on it again until the second week of May at the earliest. I've been having touble posting my pictures here (not a computer / internet geek). I'm also in the Hind group build, but I'm just going to make a 1/72nd Italeri Mi-24 Hind E out of the box, piece of cake. The MH-60L, I've been scratchbuilding details for it, like a working refueling probe (not sure if I'm going to use it) and adding structure detail to the bulkheads and ceiling.
I would also be interested in an Apache group build, but I'm not sure if there are any aftermarket update sets to modernize the Imex AH-64D. I also need to finish my Blackhawk before I get started on a major Longbow Apache project.

-Aaron

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DanCooper

Member since
March 2004
From: Belgium

Posted by DanCooper on Friday, April 23, 2004 2:59 AM

Hi guys, glad to see the response so far.
I forgot to mention it but scale DOES NOT matter for this build.

And for the newbies ; a groupbuild is just kind of an agreement that several people are building the same subject (sometimes even same scale and manufacterer, but I won't go that far) at the same time, usually exact starting date and deadline are set. While building you post some kind of log about your progress, during this build I would like people to also post progress-pictures (if possible).

Anyway, try to get your friends interested in this groupbuild to make it a mass-build Smile [:)]

Let's see so far :

DanCooper : yes (ofcourse)

Avus : maybe

copterguy : maybe

tsteenbergen : maybe (by the way how do you get such a Flemmish-sounding nick for an American ?)

adrake2: yes

Hey that makes only twice YES so far,

Would May 25 be OK for everybody for starting ???

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Res M198

Member since
March 2004
From: Parker Colorado

Posted by Res M198 on Friday, April 23, 2004 9:59 AM

QUOTE: tsteenbergen : maybe (by the way how do you get such a Flemmish-sounding nick for an American ?)

My real name is Travis Steenbergen. The last name Steenbergen is Dutch meaning "Stone Hills".

I would love to do a group build but I barely have enough time to complete my current Gemini Project. I work full time 10+ hours per day and I'm in school trying to complete my undergrad. Group builds sound fun but I need to get time on my side. Mybee in a month or two.

Thanks

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Avus

Member since
June 2003
From: Caput Mundi

Posted by Avus on Friday, April 23, 2004 11:09 AM

May 25th sounds good, but due to my duties, at work and for modelling (Hind group build), I can let you know if I'm in only, let's say, around the 17th of May.
I'd like to stress that I'm really very interested in ths group build, but on the other hand I'm in a very busy period.

tsteenbergen If I remember my dutch correctly isn't it more like stone mountains?

Klaus

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Res M198

Member since
March 2004
From: Parker Colorado

Posted by Res M198 on Friday, April 23, 2004 12:22 PM

QUOTE: tsteenbergen[/b] If I remember my dutch correctly isn't it more like stone mountains?

I think you are right. I actually decended from pure Kentucky Redneck alcoholics. I don't put too much faith in what my forefathers told me about my heritage.

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DanCooper

Member since
March 2004
From: Belgium

Posted by DanCooper on Friday, April 23, 2004 6:16 PM

As a Flemish (Dutch-speaking Belgian) I can say that Avus is right, the naam means stone mountains.

Well, we won't be too strict about starting dates, as I mentioned in my first post no deadlines, we all do this hobby for pleasure and relaxation (although sometimes...).

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, April 23, 2004 10:31 PM

Hey Dan
Count me in. I just bought a 1/35 UH-60L Black Hawk. That date you set for starting is the perfect time for me to finish my LAV-25 TUA. I have never built a black hawk. are they fun to build? This is my first group build. But Defenetly count me in.
Thanks

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Copterguy

Member since
November 2003
From: Ontario, Canada

Posted by Copterguy on Saturday, April 24, 2004 9:44 AM

Count me in too - may 25th is just fine!

Jim

Current Projects: Tamiya M1A2 Tamiya LRDG Chevrolet CWT 30

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adrake2

Member since
February 2004
From: Ft. Bragg, NC

Posted by adrake2 on Sunday, April 25, 2004 12:38 AM

25 May sounds great to me.

-Aaron

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DanCooper

Member since
March 2004
From: Belgium

Posted by DanCooper on Sunday, April 25, 2004 2:07 PM

I haven't build one yet either, but I have read and (rered a few times) the review in the July 2001 issue of FSM.

It seems there great kits, but there is a tricky part with the seats, I will explain later (when we have started).

Anyway it's good see that there are more people in already.

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DanCooper

Member since
March 2004
From: Belgium

Posted by DanCooper on Monday, April 26, 2004 2:13 PM

Well guys another check on our counts ;

DanCooper yes
Adrake2 yes
copterguy yes
seaknight yes
Avus maybe
tsteenbergen maybe

It seems that this group has grown a little, good thing, let's hope some more people get interested shall we ?

I'm really looking forward to it, you too ?

On the bench : Revell's 1/125 RV Calypso

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Res M198

Member since
March 2004
From: Parker Colorado

Posted by Res M198 on Monday, April 26, 2004 8:17 PM

Sorry Guys, I will have to opt out of this one. It sounds like a great project, but I have too much on my plate to actually be of any use to the group.

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DanCooper

Member since
March 2004
From: Belgium

Posted by DanCooper on Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:42 AM

No problem Travis, just feel free to visit when you want, may be we'll see you in a next build...

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 28, 2004 8:25 PM

count me in as a definate yes.

I have the Academy Pave Hawk sitting on my desk. Only thing I have sone is built a rapeling system on the roof and put together some crew.

so count me in!!

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Trigger

Member since
February 2004
From: Moooooon River!

Posted by Trigger on Wednesday, April 28, 2004 9:07 PM

I got's me some Hawks on my workbench. Why not?

------------------------------------------------------------------ - Grant "Can't let that nest in there..."

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jimz66

Member since
December 2002
From: Winsted CT

Posted by jimz66 on Wednesday, April 28, 2004 9:17 PM

Dan sounds like a whale of a good time. I too am committed to a trio of Group Builds so I have to pass on this one. But you really should have a finish date. It may become to caotic if you don't. Thanks. Good luck.

Phantoms rule the skies!!!

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beav

Member since
May 2003
From: Ft. Sill, OK

Posted by beav on Thursday, April 29, 2004 8:51 PM

Geee, I made a big mistake-I could have gotten an Academy 1:35 blackhawk for only 20 bucks when hobby lobby had their clear out...:( darn....)
can't help on this guys sorry-I have my own GB in the Darkside forum to tend to...

"First to Fire!"

Steven

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Trigger

Member since
February 2004
From: Moooooon River!

Posted by Trigger on Friday, April 30, 2004 4:17 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by jimz66

Dan sounds like a whale of a good time. I too am committed to a trio of Group Builds so I have to pass on this one. But you really should have a finish date. It may become to caotic if you don't. Thanks. Good luck.

Jimz66 is right. If we don't set a deadline, it'll never get done. May 25th as a start sounds good to me. Anybody got and Ideas for finish dates? 4 July? Labor Day?

And shouldn't this topic have a "sticky" (or whatever that's called) to stay at the top of the forum list along with the Hind group build?

------------------------------------------------------------------ - Grant "Can't let that nest in there..."

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DanCooper

Member since
March 2004
From: Belgium

Posted by DanCooper on Monday, May 10, 2004 11:37 AM

Well, here I am again, it seems that trigger and jimz are right about having a finishing date.
I guess I'm okay with 4 July, however I would tend towards 5 July, just to use no symbolic dates (not everybody here is American, I'm not)....

Any comments or other suggestions ?

I've got my box ready, it's the Academy Pavehawk (although I would have preferred the Blackhawk DAP)
Anybody got a clue on how to put that 'sticky'-tag on ???

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Mogwa

Member since
January 2004
From: atop a UH-60

Posted by Mogwa on Monday, May 10, 2004 6:35 PM

As the 67T from hell, of course I'm in. My only request would be that after market sets are allowed as Ive just got my first one that I may actually use, and maybe a later starting date, closer to labor day or after. (I gotta work on real hawks too ya know Cool [8D]

) Hopefully this will compel me to finish my first kit since 87...
Besides the helo community needs a kick in the pants Eight Ball [8]

Mog

UH-60 Crewchief / Technical Inspector and Modelling Addict

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DanCooper

Member since
March 2004
From: Belgium

Posted by DanCooper on Tuesday, May 11, 2004 9:08 AM

If I only knew what date laborday (I actually thought that was May 1) I could give you my opinion.
As for the aftermarket parts ; well since you already got them, it would be a shame, not use them Smile [:)]

On the bench : Revell's 1/125 RV Calypso

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Trigger

Member since
February 2004
From: Moooooon River!

Posted by Trigger on Tuesday, May 11, 2004 9:37 PM

Hey Dan -
I pulled those dates because Memorial Day (May 31) traditionally kicks off summer, July 4th is around the mid-point and Labor Day (Sept. 6 this year) marks the end of it. So it's easy to remember, at least for those of us in the states. To everyone else in the world, sorry - didn't mean to step on anyone's toes with the holidays. I still think easy-to-remember dates are a good idea. Maybe something like the summer solstice and the autumn equinox?

Mogwa -
You've got UH-60Qs right? Are those exclusive to where you are? The local NG unit here had them when they first came out but it's been a while since I saw a Red Cross flying overhead. Do you know what happened to 'em?

------------------------------------------------------------------ - Grant "Can't let that nest in there..."

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Avus

Member since
June 2003
From: Caput Mundi

Posted by Avus on Wednesday, May 12, 2004 5:58 AM

If we go from july 4th to september 9th I'm definitely in this group build!
By then I should have completed my Hind and my "real work".

Klaus

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DanCooper

Member since
March 2004
From: Belgium

Posted by DanCooper on Wednesday, May 12, 2004 8:56 AM

Fine by me, July 4th it will be as starting, and ending in September.
Welcome to the group.... Cool [8D]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, May 12, 2004 9:47 AM

Those dates are ok by me. that gives me some more time to figure out my game plan.
talk later,
seakinght

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DanCooper

Member since
March 2004
From: Belgium

Posted by DanCooper on Wednesday, May 12, 2004 10:19 AM

OK guys, if you know of some more builders and other nutcases to join, try to get them in.... the more nutca..euh builders I mean the better Smile [:)]

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