Welcome to the first (and I hope not the last) Star Wars group build. Before I set down the rules, I just wanna say that if you see this and any spark of interest hits you, please join up. I think that this would be an excellent build for anyone, even you die-hard armor/ship/aircraft guys. If you don't think you would be interested, first take a look at this list, at http://www.starwarsmodels.com/models.html and I'm sure that there's something for everyone! This build would be an excellent place to try out new weathering, painting, and building techniques as Star Wars stuff is usually beat up, unevenly painted, and heavily detailed. If you just want to do something that you've never tried before, this is the perfect opportunity! You'll have plenty of time to complete the build so don't worry about being rushed! And also, if you join up, you will not be labeled a Star Wars nerd! I cover that area just fine for ya... Alright fellas, the rules follow:
This will be a one year event, lasting from Jan 1st ‘09, and ends December 31st ‘09.
Enrollment will last from now until July 1st so even if you sign up late, You will still have plenty of time to complete your project.
All kits must be unstarted, but if you've clipped a few pieces off the sprue and glued them, no worries. (but until Jan 1st, no touchy!)
Crossovers allowed, as long as they are unstarted.
Please post pics of the builds and share your progress, remember, we are here to learn!
During this build, you can do as many projects as you want, but I want to focus on quality, not quantity. This means that you can throw whatever scratch built and aftermarket detail at it that you please. If you want to do a basic build, at least try to do something small like what Aaron Skinner did last issue with the Slave 1, added new power cables to the laser cannons. If you want to go nuts, be my guest!
Also, I encourage the weird and wacky! Try something outside of the normal gray and red X-wing, and maybe read a few books to get ideas. A prime example: the X-wing series by Michael A. Stackpole has a character, Corran Horn, who flys a gray and green X-wing. Or you could go off the deep end and try the "pirate" Rouge Squadron with a kyat dragon fighter for Gavin Darklighter or Wedge's green/gold chekerboard fighter. Maybe even an "ugly" fighter mating the engines of a Y-wing to a TIE cockpit ball. The possibilities are endless! And if you scratch builders wanna join up, maybe do something that has never been kitted until now! The possibilities are endless! I will allow just about anything that says, "Star Wars" on it. (note: if you want to do some research, Google Wookiepedia and use it to find just about any Star wars think you can imagine!)
Ok guys, here's the badge. Thank You Aggieman! Everybody, claim your badge when you sign up. If you already have, add it to your signature. Just host it on your own photobucket account.
Finally, I will say, HAVE FUN!!!!! This build is not about rivet-counting, it's about learning and enjoying yourself.
And finally/finally, go easy on me! It's my first time leading a GB!
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Here is our roster:
1. Boba Fett (Graham aka me)
AMT Slave 1 (Like you guys couldn't have guessed)
Scratchbuilt Yuzzhan Vong Coralskipper
Revell Y-wing, Done! ![Party [party]](/emoticons/icon_smile_party.gif)
2. Dmk
AMT X-wing
3. Aggieman (Steve)
AMT X-wing, Done!
4. Mist086
AMT X-wing
5. Wingform84
Revell Jedi Starfighter, Done!
6. Btp2k2
AMT Millennium Falcon
7. MaxSheridan
AMT Scout Trooper on Speeder Bike, Done!
(Note, the squad of TIE's strafing his house actually hit the people down the block. Vader will not be pleased...)
8. JMart
AMT snaptite X-wing
9. amilder
TIE Interceptor or Y-wing
10. ssgkopp
Revell Clone Wars Y-wing
(fortunately, Rouge Squadron attacked with harpoons and tow cables thus saving his LHS.)
11. dnatech
AMT AT-AT
12. Cosmic J
AMT Obi-Wan's Jedi Starfighter
13. PatlaborUnit1 (lucky 13![Evil [}:)]](/emoticons/icon_smile_evil.gif)
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Revell ARC-170
14. Skullgundam
AMT Virago
(The bank heist was a sucess, but now the 501st has been called in to find the thief...)
15. Terry35
Revell Y-wing, Done!
16. TD4438
AMT Snowspeeder, Done! (Note, the bounty hunters chasing him were taken off track when Vader called them to search for Solo.)
AMT TIE fighters, Done!
Hasbro E-11, Done!
AMT A-wing, Done!
B-wing, Done!
Fine Molds TIE Fighter, Done!
Fine Molds TIE Fighter
AMT TIE w/gold look, Done!
AMT TIE Interceptor w/gold look, Done!
17. Bish
Fine Molds TIE Interceptor, Done!
18. Kenjitak
Finemolds X-wing
19. torren_of_amber
AMT Star Destroyer
20. lewbud
AMT A-wing, Done!
(Note, my apologsies for not posting this sooner. ![Ashamed [*^_^*]](/emoticons/icon_smile_ashamed.gif)
)
21. Glamdring
AMT Encounter with Yoda
22. Puma_Adder
AMT Snowspeeder
(The Republic Commandos assulting his barracks were misled and thought he was still there.)
23. smeagol the vile
AMT (Encounter with Yoda) R2-D2 (maybe the whole scene)
24. PetarB
FineMolds Millenium Falcon or Revell ARC-170
25. Rob Gronovius
AMT Gungan Bong
26. reddog-03
Revell TIE X-1
27. fantacmet
Revell Luke Skywalker's X-wing
(Note: Thought the Death Star plans have been tracked to his home, the imps missed their mark. Vader is having a fit by now...)
28. White_R34
Scratchbuild TIE Bomber
29. Deeve
AMT AT-AT
30. cdclukey
Anakin's ETA-2 Interceptor snap
31. ROBO SNOWMAN
Tie fighter, Vader's or regular.
33. natvtxn
AMT TIE Interceptor
34. balta 1
Trio of Droid Starfighters, (Ep. 1)
35. PeteAnd82
Revell Republic Star Destroyer
36. XWingFan
TANGO 1 ![Question [?]](/emoticons/icon_smile_question.gif)
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And a non-GB'er, but hey, had to add this pic! Glorbes
(pic coming soon)
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(P.S. to sign up, do not PM me. just sign up on the thread. Thanks!)
Graham aka Boba Fett