1945 Group Build

Hosts:Bish & Stikpusher

Rules:

1- Any subject, any genre, as long as it looks the way it did in 1945.

2- OOB, or throw as many extras as you like.

3- Crossovers are fine.

4- Progress pics are a must

5- Try and include a bit of back ground info on your build when you have finished.

6- Most important of all. have some fun.

GB begins on 1st jan 2015 and ends on Dec 31st 2015. Sign up any time from now and throughout the GB. Started builds allowed within reason, please ask if your not sure.

n/t

Star wars GB Recruiting now

Start: Jan 1st 2015

End's: Dec 18th 2015

Host: Bish by authority of the Imperial Senate

This GB is being run in the lead up to the release of Star Wars Ep VII - The Force awakens. It is open to builds from all the Star wars movies, the expanded universe and Star wars inspired builds. 

Builds extolling the Glory of the Empire are of course more than welcome, but if your allegiance lay elsewhere, bring your builds along.

For full details see the GB thread.

IRON RAILS 2015 RAILROADish GROUP BUILD

Official Pride of Mikoyan-Gurevich GB

The Central Committee has "compelled" me to become General Secretary of this MiG group build, and I accept. :-)

Rules are simple:

1. Any MiG in any scale, any national markings.

2. If you've already started a MiG, that's fine.

3. Officially starts RIGHT NOW, EST, and ends April 30th, 2015 (yeah, that's a BIG window, but I'm the World's Slowest Model Builder).

I'm in it with either the Kitty Hawk MiG-25 (a kit as infamous as Stalin) or the Trumpeter 1/32 MiG-19. Because of life/work commitments, I probably won't begin until sometime next month.

As this is my first time leading a GB, further rules/recommendations welcome.

http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/2/t/162559.aspx

Regards,

Comrade Porkbits

The World at War 1939 - 1940 Group Build

Start:  1 September, 2014

Finish:  31 December, 2015

Additional Information:

The purpose of the GB is to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the beginning of WWII in Europe.  It begins with the invasion of Poland and encompasses any and all events going on in the world through 31 December, 1940.

I didn't think there was enough going on in the last four months of 1939 after the Polish invasion to limit the build to just that year, so I decided to include both years.  This is my first attempt at hosting a GB.

Any and all models of anything that existed in the '39-'40 time frame is eligible, including civilian subjects and subjects from nations still not at war during that period.  The caveat is simply that the subject should be represented as it appeared in that era.

That would include kits of movie monsters (and even the Three Stooges), if the film were produced and/or released in '39-'40!

Further information and sign up can be done at http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/29/t/161378.aspx

You are cordially invited to join us at any point in the build!  Thanks.

N/A

Second Annual USAF Vietnam Group Build

Start: August 7, 2014

Finish: August 6, 2015

Host: Son Of Medicine Man

Additional info:

The “Official” start will be August 7^th, to coincide with the infamous “Gulf of Tonkin Resolution” of August 7, 1964.  The build will end on August 6^th, 2015 at which time we will carry over to the “Third Annual USAF Vietnam Group Build”.

The rules of this build are pretty simple:

1. You MUST participate, and post pictures to show your work in progress.
2. Crossovers are allowed (participating in other builds with the same project).
3. You may enter partially started projects as long as they are less than 50% completed.
4. You may enter more than one project.
5. The aircraft must be on the list (at the bottom of the first post of the first page of the group build).  If you think that you have an aircraft that should be on the list, please let me know!  (REMEMBER, this is USAF only.)
6. And the most important rule, HAVE FUN!

To join, simply post the kit you are going to build (including the scale), note whether you are converting it to a different version and any aftermarket or scratch building that will be added.

All finished builds will be entered on the first page of the build.

Ken

Official USMC GB- 2014

Dates: 10 November 2014- TBD (No earlier than April 2015, No later than September 2015)

1) Anything USMC counts, from 1775 til now.

2) OOB is allowed, AM is allowed, Scratch building is allowed.

3) Previously started builds are fine but there still needs to be a lot of work done to it.

4) Crossovers are allowed

5) OPTIONAL: Post a picture of the real thing in the markings you are doing or provide a little back story as to why you're building what you are building.

6) I will make some badges once the time gets closer. Additional "bling" will be added to the badge for people who complete more than one build.

7) WIPs are a must

Dawn of the Jet Age GB

August 27th '14 - June 26th '15

Host:  ajd3530

More info: The idea for this GB had a warm reception earlier in the year, so here it is.

1. Any JET aircraft (no rocket powered planes) from the early era of jet flight. NO supper sonic aircraft. So basically anything sub-sonic or trans sonic that was put in producrion by the mid '50's or earlier is good. So for American aircraft, anything before the F-100 or F4D Skyray.

2. Aircraft of any nationality are welcome!

3. Crossovers are acceptable.

4. Builds already started must be no nore than about 10% completed. (Basically painting of interior)

5. Any amount of aftermarket goodies is acceptable, or you can build straight out of the box.

6. "What ifs" are always fun, and will be perfectly fine.

7. Please participate, comment, share ideas and stories, POST LOTS OF PICTURES ( I LOVE seeing other people's work) and have fun!!!!

Monogram Mafia III GB

Host- Stikpusher

A celebration of the great American Model companies and their kits over the past 50+ years

Rules:

Start date is July 4th- but the start date for the individual participant begins on the day they start there first kit.

End Date- 6 months to the day that the 1st kit was started.

any genre, any scale, any subject with the caveat- the molds my be originally from Revell USA, Monogram, or one of the now defunct US based companies such as Aurora or Renwall that Revell/Monogram absorbed pre 1990. Revell Germany originated molds or molds accquired via mold swaps for the Pro Modeler line from Japan do not qualify

To be in "da family", two R/M kits must be built in the 6 month time span. e.g. if the first build is started 7/4/14, the second must be completed by 2/4/15.

AM and scratch work is allowed, but not required. Add and use as much as you like or none at all

Crossovers to other GBs are allowed

"What ifs?" are allowed

previously started kits are not allowed- you may start simultaneously with another GB after July 4, but not before.

Post photos and share your work.

Above all, have fun- this is a tongue in cheek, light hearted GB

"Century series Jets" GB

Host - Theuns

Hi all

A GB dedicated to the "century jets" generally regarded as the F-100 to the FX- 109 series of jets.

basic "rules"

- any scale ,and kit of the subject

- crossovers from other GB's welcome

-  *start date 17 / June / 2014 until 31/ May / 2015*

-Kits of less than 30% completed also welcome

-WIP pix PLEASE

-out of the box or as much extras as you like

-must have FUN!!!

Let's all "play nice together" ;-)

2014 SCI FI HARD SCIENCE GROUP BUILD

START 22MAY14

END 04JUL15

This will be a "hard science" group build, no amime or fantasy figures.

ASAU (Any Scale, Any Universe) so STAR TREK, STAR WARS, JULES VERNE, eyc. pretty much any TV or movie or book.

some figures i would consider "appropriate" such as GODZILLA, ALIEN MOTHER, XMEN for example. other figures i will consider if an interesting rationale is offered.

i would like to include a box art of the kit  as well as the usual info. the plan is to post a pic of the finished build next to the box art in the roster. i realize this could get out of hand but it's worth a try and i am doing it in BRAILLE SCALE GB.

Obligatory WIP pics to be posted.

2014 BRAILLE SCALE

i am starting a new 1/72 GB, my first as a host, to take over from the other 1/72 GB.

1. any subject is welcome.

2. please post WIP pics.

3. this will run from 01MAY14 thru 31DEC14 (that would be 01JAN15 for bish and ss).

4. crossovers are fine

5. anyone who was the 1/72 MANIA GB can post their finished builds here and get a badge, as soon as i create one.

6. if you are starting a new kit and post or PM me a picture of the box art i will post it on the roster  page along with finished builds.

50th Anniversary Vietnam War Group Build

Start: August 4th 2014

End: April 30th 2015

Starting on the 50th Anniversary of the Tonkin Gulf Incident and Ending on the 40th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon.

I have been wanting to run this for years. So here we go.

It will kick off August 4th 2014 to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Tonkin Gulf Incident, and run until April 30th 2015, the 40th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon. This GB willbe open to any and all subjects that participated in the Vietnam War, post 1957, land, sea, or air, any scale, any medium, from all nations involved (US, NVN, SVN, Aussie, ROK,Laotian, Thai, Cambodian,Chinese, Soviet) including "civil" subjects such as chartered airliners (Freedom Birds) or Soviet "fishing trawlers" tailing US Carrier battle Groups.

Rules of Engagement:

1) Any kit, any scale or subject in any medium- plastic, resin, paper, metal, etc. of any subject that participated in directly or support of the war In Vietnam during the post Geneva Accords perios from 1957 thru 1975 with the fall of Saigon and immediate aftermath operations such as the Mayaguez Incident. Land, Sea, or Air, figures, dioramas, everything!

2) Crossovers with other GBs are allowed

3) Prestarted are allowed, up to 20% done

4) Post pictures, sharing your work is an absolute must!!!

5) Share your knowledge and information- I know that there are a lot of members here who served in some way connected to this war, or had freinds or family members who did, Please share anything and everything that you think may help a fellow participant here.

6) No politics!!!!!! I know this is a fine line to tread in this subject area. Stick to the facts when discussing  aspects of the build(s), not opinions regarding those facts. 

7) Lucky 7... HAVE FUN!!!!!!! 

Armour in the West GB (D-Day to Berlin)

Start: June 6th 2014

End: May 8th 2015

Host: Eagle90

Additional Info:

To commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the last year of the war in Europe. Open to all Allied armour and ground equipment in the Western Front between June 6th 1944 and May 8th 1945.

Open to all scales, all abilities. Add as much as you like or build it as it comes. No Crossovers please.

Will run in conjunction with Defence of the Reich GB for German armour.

Armour in the West GB (defence of the Reich)

Start: June 6th 2014

End: May 8th 2015

Host: Bish

Additional Info:

To commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the last year of the war in Europe. Open to all German armour and ground equipment under command of OB west between June 6th 1944 and May 8th 1945.

Open to al scales, all abilities. Add as much as you like or build it as it comes. No Crossovers please.

Will run in conjunction with D-day to Berlin GB for Allied armour.

FineScale Modeler Orphaned Armor Group Build 2014

Start: Aug. 1, 2014

Finish: Dec. 31, 2014

Runners: Tim Kidwell and Aaron Skinner

Additional info:

You can model any era and any sort of armored fighting vehicle, in any scale you choose, so long as it was a real AFV. No what-ifs or sci-fi.

Second, your AFV must wear markings other than those of its country of origin. No Tigers in German crosses; no T-34s in Soviet red stars. AFVs captured, sold to, or repurposed by other countries all work. A Marder in German markings doesn't fit; but a Panzer IV in Syrian service would. Think atypical markings. An Israeli Super Sherman would be acceptable.

Third, please, if at all possible, provide an image of the AFV you are going to model.

The deadline for signing up for the group build is July 31, 2014.

Third Annual Berny Memorial Group Build

Start Feb. 22, 2014

Finish on Feb. 21, 2015

Runners: Son Of Medicine Man

Additional info:  

There is no deadline for signing up.

http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/29/t/157970.aspx

Start: March 31, 2014

End: January 1, 2015

Host: MikeyBugs95

Info:

        -Any vehicle classified as a "Light Tank" or "Tankette."

        -Any country, any era

        -Any scale

        -Crossovers accepted

        -Max pre-started construction limited to 25%

        -Progress pictures a must

P-40 GB 2014

Hi all.

It seems there was a "need" for another GB dedicated to the P-40.

I am opening this GB for that reason.

"rules"

01 Feb 2014 to 31 July 2014

Any scale P-40

Out of box or full "bling" if you want

Crossovers allowed

Projects of 20% or less completed

WIP pix please

MOST IMPORTANT - Must be fun!

For the thread link please go here - http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/29/p/158009/1709748.aspx#1709748

Theuns

Hi Ken,

A bit late to the game but I'd like to join this group build.Not sure yet what I'll be contributing,but it will most likely be an aircraft of some sort.

Cheers, Douglas

1944 GB

Start: Jan 1st 2014

End: Dec 31st 2014

Runners: Schatten Spartan and Bish (that's me)

Additional info:

This is the 3rd incarnation of the 70th anniversary GB's begun by Sub revolution. But due to his absence, we have offered our services. The GB is open to anything, civilian or military, land sea or air, as long as it looks as it did in 1944. 

The 2014 Automotive GB

This GB is open to anyone who feels like building an automotive, non military vehicle with one, two, three, four or many wheels. That's it, it's open to road cars, racing cars, motorbikes, trucks, construction machinery, buses, firetrucks, police cars, trikes and anything else you can think of.

It will run from January 1st until December 31st 2014.

You can enter models in any stage of completion, as long as they are not fully complete.

The intention is that this GB will supplement the other automotive GBs that we run, so that you can enter cars outside of that specific subject here.

Crossovers are fine and welcome.

The only rules are that the subject is not military, and it doesn't fly or sail.

You can use any material, kit, aftermarket, decals or whatever.

Please enter your photos along the way and engage in conversation with fellow builders.

Sign up anytime. Please let me know if you would like to roll an incomplete build from the 2013 Automotive GB into this one.

Japanese Group Build Part III

* Start date January 1, 2014

* End date December 31, 2014

* Japanese subjects which I'll define as fighting under the Japanese flag, aka a captured P-40 flown by a Japanese pilot would be eligible.

* Cross-over welcome

* Pre-started kits are fine as long as they're under 10-20% construction.

* Any 'roll-over' subjects from part II are welcome.

And most important - have fun guys and gals.

Trainer GB 2014

Start - 01 Jan 2014

Finish - 31 May 2014

Host - Theuns

General - Open to any fixed or rotorwing aircraft of any scale used as a basic or advanced trainer (civilian or military)

New entries ,or up to 30% started builds allowed, crossovers also welcome

WIP pix please

Here is the link - cs.finescale.com/.../157188.aspx

Theuns

Weekend Madness 2013 GB

Start: November 22nd, 2013

Finish: December 15th, 2013

Host: Stikpusher

General Rules:

Any subject, any genre, any scale.

Kit must be finished within 48 hours of start time: e.g. if begun at 10 am November 22nd, the kit must be completed by 10 am November 24th.

No work beyond planning and gathering of all materials needed may begin before kicking off your build.

Any or no Aftermarket is acceptable. If you feel bold enough to add these things in such a short time span, do it. 

No Crossovers allowed, kits are just for this GB

Due to some members here not having the same time or schedule available, the GB will run thru mid December, but the basic rule applies- 48 hours from start to finish.

Above all: HAVE FUN!!!!!

B-36 Peacemaker GB

Start:  Dec. 1, 2011

Finish:  Ongoing until Judgement Day

Host:  Lajntx

Additional info:

Rommel vs Monty (North Africa 1941-43)

Start: January 1

Finish: June 30, 2014

Runners: tigerman

Additional Details:

Anything armor, softskin, or arty from: Germany, Italy, America, British and Commonwealth.