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Official 2013 Secret Santa GB
Posted by gunner_chris on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 9:53 PM

So here it is, the official GB for the 2013 Secret Santa.

This will be setup similar to previous years.  Much of the below has been borrowed from previous ones.

The premise is based on Secret Santa gift exchanges held in various offices and workplaces.  I will match everyone up amongst all the participants, and we exchange the gifts.

By signing up, you agree to either purchase or select from your stash (unopened) an appropriate kit and mailing it to your GB member.  Take into consideration your time and finances especially as we close to Christmas.  Do not sign up with this will become a financial burden or your time does not permit the selection and mailing of said kit.

This is not just about the receiving of the gift but also the giving.  Its about sharing amongst your fellow modelers and the build that follows.

Deadline to sign up is November 22nd.  I will send you your name by November 24th.

To join, please PM me the following:

  • Full name
  • screen name
  • address as it should appear on the package
  • email address
  • scale and/or era preference (i.e. 1/72 armour, anything 1/35, anything Vietnam era etc)

Please do not specify that it must be the Hobbycraft 1/72 Avro Arrow (as an example), this takes the surprise out of it for both the giver and the receiver.  Also the members making the purchases must be able to locate and purchase the item if they don’t already have something appropriate.  The max costs should be no more then $20-25 but that doesn’t mean you have to spend that much.

Once you have your recipient, select your gift, gift wrap it up.  From the looks of previous years some participants have gone so far to send a small note with a card or picture.  Please ensure that they are mailed by December 15th so they arrive before Christmas, but if you have an international recipient take that into consideration.

Opening can be anytime after December 25th, or at least posting about your opening if you have the patience of my kids.

The GB starts on the 25th and runs until June 25th, 6 months.

You can add any PE, resin, AM parts you desire, as long as you post your works in progress for all including your Santa to see.


Here is the badge:


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Posted by gunner_chris on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 9:53 PM

Reserved for completed builds

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Posted by gunner_chris on Saturday, November 23, 2013 11:54 PM

Ok last call.......

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Posted by ajd3530 on Sunday, November 24, 2013 12:02 AM
When should we be expecting our gift giving assingments gunner?
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Posted by gunner_chris on Sunday, November 24, 2013 4:04 AM

ajd3530
When should we be expecting our gift giving assingments gunner?

This afternoon.

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Posted by gunner_chris on Sunday, November 24, 2013 12:46 PM

PM's are out for the participants.

Next step, go shopping and shipping.  Remember you can't open it until December 25th.......at least you can't admit you did :)

Anyone have any suggestions for a badge?

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Posted by GreySnake on Thursday, December 5, 2013 6:31 AM

Only twenty days till Christmas!

Chris, no idea on a badge. Never been good at making one or thinking up one.

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Posted by gunner_chris on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 6:46 PM

What about using something like this image?

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Posted by Bullet21 on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 10:23 PM

Made it to the post office today and got it on it's way. I think that's a cool pic, use it.

 Keep SmilinLiberation of Western Europe'--it makes this world a nicer place.

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Posted by DiscoStu on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 9:59 AM

Santa shipped my gift out today.  He also brought me a present yesterday!

"Ahh the Luftwaffe. The Washington Generals of the History Channel" -Homer Simpson

  

 

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Posted by Bullet21 on Monday, December 16, 2013 1:07 AM

Chompin' at the bit to see what's next to hit the bench. A boat? Maybe a rotary wing thinga-ma-jig. Or a tank. Yeah. A tank. No. Wait a sec. How 'bout a rocket ship? Or a cool fighter plane? Hmmm......

 Keep SmilinLiberation of Western Europe'--it makes this world a nicer place.

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Posted by GreySnake on Monday, December 16, 2013 6:29 AM

I know for a fact some reindeer sent a package to someoneWhistling

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Posted by GreySnake on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 5:26 PM

Hmmm... I got a box from Santa today! Now just to keep myself from trying to peak before Christmas!

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Posted by gunner_chris on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 7:56 PM

Santa was busy today, he dropped something off at my place too!

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Posted by Bullet21 on Friday, December 20, 2013 1:36 PM

Haven't seen Santa out this way yet but it's a very busy time for him and it's been snowing for a week so I'm thinking he's waiting for a tow truck.

 Keep SmilinLiberation of Western Europe'--it makes this world a nicer place.

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Posted by gunner_chris on Friday, December 20, 2013 8:24 PM

Or he's been dipping into too much 'Christmas Spirit'

By the way who's crazy idea was it to wait until Christmas Day to open the presents.........oh yea

I'm itching to crack her open!!!!!

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Posted by pyrman64 on Saturday, December 21, 2013 2:39 AM

Interestingly, I hadn't join this build, yet yesterday I received a packageGift from the Great White North!Wow  I sent a note of thanks to last year's Secret Santa! Toast Awaiting the 25th to open.....

Greg H

"There is many a boy here today who looks on war as all glory, but, boys, it is all hell." Gen. Wm T. Sherman (11 April 1880, Columbus, Ohio)

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Posted by GreySnake on Monday, December 23, 2013 6:09 PM

Only a few hours to go now guys!

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Posted by Eagle90 on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 9:47 AM

Santa made an early stop at my house yesterday!  I don't want to open the package in case any wrapping got torn or something.  But the anticipation is killing me!  

Eagle90

 

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Posted by gunner_chris on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 11:15 PM

pyrman64

Interestingly, I hadn't join this build, yet yesterday I received a packageGift from the Great White North!Wow  I sent a note of thanks to last year's Secret Santa! Toast Awaiting the 25th to open.....

Aside from confused, it is slightly comical.

Nevertheless you might as well join in the fun with a previous years carryover.

We had our Christmas today, long story, was supposed to work, then last minute that changed but there was no way I was convincing the kids they had to wait an extra day to open. 

End result, I opened a 1:35 Dragon Panther II !!

The build will have to wait until the new year due to travel plans but it looks exciting!

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Posted by Bullet21 on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 2:39 AM

Santa dropped something off late in the afternoon. It's gonna be the first one I tear open in the morning!

 Keep SmilinLiberation of Western Europe'--it makes this world a nicer place.

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Posted by DiscoStu on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 9:22 AM

Special thanks to GreySnake for hitting the nail on the head with the Eduard BF-109E-1!  This kit has been a favorite of mine and was quite a surprise to unwrap this morning.  Thank you so much!  Can't wait to get started on it!

"Ahh the Luftwaffe. The Washington Generals of the History Channel" -Homer Simpson

  

 

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Posted by GreySnake on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 10:47 AM

Stu, I'm really glad that you like the 109!

I was really surprised to open this guy today!

 

Thanks to the Santa from Vermont! You picked out my favorite aircraft and favorite version of the FW-190! Can't wait to get started, the only hard part is figuring out what markings to put on it.

David

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Posted by ajd3530 on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 11:19 AM
I had a BIG surprise. My secret santa went above and beyond, and got me a Revell (Monogram) B-25J. But not just any gun-nosed B-25J like I already have, but a GLASS nosed Mitchell!!! I've been waiting to get my hands on one of these so I'll have a place to put this little lady, coutesy of Kit World decals.

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Posted by pyrman64 on Thursday, December 26, 2013 8:22 AM

I got Italeri's late Tiger I from my Secret Santa..... and Household-6 got me the 77 GMC tow truck Big Smile

Greg H

"There is many a boy here today who looks on war as all glory, but, boys, it is all hell." Gen. Wm T. Sherman (11 April 1880, Columbus, Ohio)

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Posted by Bullet21 on Friday, December 27, 2013 1:22 PM

On the best day of Christmas, Secret Santa gave to me.......i293.photobucket.com/.../PC250144_zpsa58b1b94.jpg

I managed to figure out who you are so I gotta say THANK YOU for not only the great gift, but putting this thing together.

 Keep SmilinLiberation of Western Europe'--it makes this world a nicer place.

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  • From: Prince George B.C., Canada
Posted by Bullet21 on Friday, December 27, 2013 1:32 PM

Grrrrrr..... I've never had much luck posting pics on here, which is why I don't very often, but I recieved a 1/48 F-84G Thunderjet.

 Keep SmilinLiberation of Western Europe'--it makes this world a nicer place.

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Posted by Bullet21 on Friday, December 27, 2013 1:33 PM

 Keep SmilinLiberation of Western Europe'--it makes this world a nicer place.

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Posted by pyrman64 on Saturday, December 28, 2013 12:42 AM

First off, a big THANK YOU to my Secret Santa for the late Tiger I - I've never done a late Tiger. YesYes

And I started the Tiger this evening....

Now I'm off to putty a few seams and work on the upper hull roof.

 

Greg H

"There is many a boy here today who looks on war as all glory, but, boys, it is all hell." Gen. Wm T. Sherman (11 April 1880, Columbus, Ohio)

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Posted by pyrman64 on Sunday, December 29, 2013 4:26 AM

here's a quick update.....

I've got the lower hull together and puttied and installed the torsion bars

now back to the unit research.... 

Greg H

"There is many a boy here today who looks on war as all glory, but, boys, it is all hell." Gen. Wm T. Sherman (11 April 1880, Columbus, Ohio)

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