Secret Santa- WWII Aviation GB

wing_nut wrote:

Even though I am a 51 I will say this in a manner of fitting this millenium..   DUDE.. I AM SO IN!

Dude- you're in!

Welcome aboard!

wing_nut wrote:

Even though I am a 51 I will say this in a manner of fitting this millenium..   DUDE.. I AM SO IN!

You Go Dude

Even though I am a 51 I will say this in a manner of fitting this millenium..

 

DUDE.. I AM SO IN!

 

LOL!

i will try to find the best moment to speak about this with my parents

ewc2003 wrote:

"No honey, I really DO have 6 Secret Santa Group Builds... aircraft, armor, ships, cars, motorcycles and figures..."

Now that's funny........

That'll be the next GB- "Smoke screen to buy kits GB". LOL

"Seriously honey, these are for kit-deprived children. You don't hate children, do you? Of course not! Now be a dear and get me another shopping cart."

ewc2003 wrote:

Sounds like a great plan for drawing names.  I'm already looking at kits trying to find one that's a little "out of the ordinary"....my fiancee's going with me to try to limit my spending... TRY being the operative word...  "No honey, I really DO have 6 Secret Santa Group Builds... aircraft, armor, ships, cars, motorcycles and figures..."

6 ?    I told my wife 9

And Rob I would lean on the WEIRD more, then diffrent.......

Bud

Dubau wrote:

I like diffrent things and that's what I hope I will find to give to someone............................ maybe LOL, with me you Never know what you will get LOL Bud

He is alittle diffrent maybe alot diffrent or is it just hes wierd.

Sounds like a great plan for drawing names.  I'm already looking at kits trying to find one that's a little "out of the ordinary"....my fiancee's going with me to try to limit my spending... TRY being the operative word...  "No honey, I really DO have 6 Secret Santa Group Builds... aircraft, armor, ships, cars, motorcycles and figures..."

 

I am with you jwb on what ever you think is good.

Bud

Avus wrote:

Hey! Now that i made up my mind I'd like to see my name on the partecipants list in the first post!

Got it! Sorry about that! Welcome aboard!

Hey! Now that i made up my mind I'd like to see my name on the partecipants list in the first post!

Sturzkampf wrote:

that's a good idea. also the santa's idea. i'll be considering this, but i have to ask my parents

I think that's great- good for you for including your parents in the decision. Please feel free to have them email me directly, if they'd like, at jonbius@gmail.com. I'll be glad to answer any questions they have.

We'd love to have you participate!

How about this:

We'll keep it random- just sticking to the guidelines outlined in the first post. However, if you have a particular aversion to a type of aircraft- like "No Axis aircraft because where I live I couldn't have a kit that had swastika decals", certainly let me know about that so I can pass it on. It doesn't have to be that dramatic, but you get my point.

I think the key will be making sure this is as fun a process for the Santa part as the recipient part. I've already been to the LHS, trying to pick out a kit that would really seem neat for someone. That's what I think everyone will really get a kick out of- shopping for a kit for their forum buddy.

So if there is a particular aversion based on cultural, religious or other type things, we would all want to honor that. But I think the fun will be in the surprise aspect of it.

One other note- someone PM'd me and asked if I was going to participate. Yes! Of course, it won't be a surprise to me, but I thought it might be good to explain how I'm going to match Santa's with recipients.

I'm basically making a spreadsheet of names. Once the sign-up time has passed, I'll open the final spreadsheet, copy the list of names, roll 2 dice, and offset the list by by that number. I know, sounds silly, but it'll be random.

In other words, if there are 20 participants, I'll roll the dice. Say the number is 7. I'll paste the copy in the row to the right of the master list, 7 spaces down, then move the bottom 7 to fill the empty spaces. So it'll be random. (Does that make sense? )

Now- if anyone is not comfortable with such a method, please let me know. I'm honestly more excited about seeing the interaction with others, and giving a gift to one of my forum friends, than I am about getting one.

Anyway- thanks so much to everyone for participating, for the ideas, and for the fun spirit!

I think the 10 to 20 Dollars is a base.  IF you have to go over a little it's ok and if it's under it's ok too.

As for me I am NOT going to try to get a plane that everone has. I like diffrent things and that's what I hope I will find to give to someone............................ maybe LOL, with me you Never know what you will get LOL

Bud

I'm with Clueless!  Actually, it's fun in a way thinking of a kit to get for Mr.A.Nonymous.  Wondering, do I use one of my (way too large) stash, or do I buy a fresh one.  WWII 1/48?  Well, I sold my Tamiya Lancaster last week, so, no, not that (and, maybe a bit too big).  Seriously, imposing a £10-£12 limit makes things more interesting.  I could probably just about squeeze a Tamiya Spitfire or something, but that might push me over the 'limit'.  Something from Airfix?  Maybe, but not much left.  I want something that any modeller can build, and so, no raised panel lines (a pet hate of mine).  Italeri do some lovely stuff, that's cheap, but with them it's a bit hit and miss as to quality.  Revell?  Could be, but again, hit and miss.  Obviously, no dodgy model from some dodgy knock off, and no Minicraft.  Eduard can be nice, although I've heard that their Tempest is a bit of a dog.  Academy is good, but getting pricey.  Hasagawa are similiar to Tamiya.  There are other, but that's who come to mind.  So, now, the great challenge...what do I get?  Something usual, like a Spitfire?  Something unusual like a Uhu?  Maybe even an early jet, like the Meteor?  A rare beast, like say, a Hampden?  Ah, choices, choices!  It's fun this!

RadMax8 wrote:

Thanks for adding me Jon. This is a fantastic idea. Kudos to you!!! When should we start posting our likes/dislikes? I cna't wait to find out who my person is!!!! P.S. You might want to have a deadline for people to sign up... like Oct. 30th or something... Whoops guess I should have read the rules a little better!!!!

LOL....... ROTFL!

OK, you guys convinced me: I'M IN!. You proposed solutions that all sound reasonable.

As for the wish list I'd say we keep it optional, but consider this we all wrote letters to Santa with our wishes!

espins1 wrote:

I would be totally 100% happy with anything, even something I already had

I would be totally 100% happy with anything, even something I already had 

brain44 wrote:

Dubau wrote:  jwb wrote:  ewc2003 wrote: Hey, Jon... How about when we get our addresses etc to you, we could include a short "wish list" of the kits we'd love to see parked under our trees?  Might make our Santa jobs a little easier. Just a thought. What does everyone think of that? Optional, if you want to include it? Main thing I want to make sure of is no one feels like they're having to buy something they can't afford, can't find, etc. Still, the idea makes sense- love to hear feedback, either here or in PM's. Personally, I'd rather be surprised- I don't want a clue! (Keeps things consistent- I'm generally clueless. ) As for me, I am with anything. Bud I agree with Bud and Jon, I would be most appreciative of anything, and I love surprises (well, most surprises!)    Anyhoo......if someone has a strong aversion to a particular facet of WWII, they could certainly let Jon know and when he makes the Santa assignments, he could pass that info along.... Just my (adjusted for inflation)! Brian

Well, that was sort of my intent...if anyone has a really strong feeling towards Axis or Allied aircraft, that was it.... although being surprised is also a really good thing as well. 

 

Thanks for adding me Jon. This is a fantastic idea. Kudos to you!!! When should we start posting our likes/dislikes? I cna't wait to find out who my person is!!!! P.S. You might want to have a deadline for people to sign up... like Oct. 30th or something...

Whoops guess I should have read the rules a little better!!!!

that's a good idea. also the santa's idea. i'll be considering this, but i have to ask my parents

Dubau wrote:

jwb wrote:  ewc2003 wrote: Hey, Jon... How about when we get our addresses etc to you, we could include a short "wish list" of the kits we'd love to see parked under our trees?  Might make our Santa jobs a little easier. Just a thought. What does everyone think of that? Optional, if you want to include it? Main thing I want to make sure of is no one feels like they're having to buy something they can't afford, can't find, etc. Still, the idea makes sense- love to hear feedback, either here or in PM's. Personally, I'd rather be surprised- I don't want a clue! (Keeps things consistent- I'm generally clueless. ) As for me, I am with anything. Bud

I agree with Bud and Jon, I would be most appreciative of anything, and I love surprises (well, most surprises!)    Anyhoo......if someone has a strong aversion to a particular facet of WWII, they could certainly let Jon know and when he makes the Santa assignments, he could pass that info along....
Just my (adjusted for inflation)!

Brian 

jwb wrote:

ewc2003 wrote: Hey, Jon... How about when we get our addresses etc to you, we could include a short "wish list" of the kits we'd love to see parked under our trees?  Might make our Santa jobs a little easier. Just a thought. What does everyone think of that? Optional, if you want to include it? Main thing I want to make sure of is no one feels like they're having to buy something they can't afford, can't find, etc. Still, the idea makes sense- love to hear feedback, either here or in PM's. Personally, I'd rather be surprised- I don't want a clue! (Keeps things consistent- I'm generally clueless. )

As for me, I am with anything.

Bud

ewc2003 wrote:

Hey, Jon... How about when we get our addresses etc to you, we could include a short "wish list" of the kits we'd love to see parked under our trees?  Might make our Santa jobs a little easier. Just a thought.

What does everyone think of that? Optional, if you want to include it? Main thing I want to make sure of is no one feels like they're having to buy something they can't afford, can't find, etc. Still, the idea makes sense- love to hear feedback, either here or in PM's.

Personally, I'd rather be surprised- I don't want a clue! (Keeps things consistent- I'm generally clueless. )

Hey, Jon...

How about when we get our addresses etc to you, we could include a short "wish list" of the kits we'd love to see parked under our trees?  Might make our Santa jobs a little easier.

Just a thought.

 

espins1- You're in- welcome aboard!

Avus- If you want to participate, please do! I've got some ideas for making sure everyone can be included. Stuff like mathcing up locales, maybe seeking some suggestions for buyinf online and shipping that way, and even seeking out participants who wouldn't have any trouble sending a package overseas. Don't sweat it- join in the fun. I'll make sure no one is left out! Just post here or PM me if you'd still like to join!

This sounds fun!  Count me in please.