I guess I better fill in some details for the newer members.
The idea is to see what a group will do with one kit in a short amount of time. Originally I was going to get a sponsor so we all had the exact kit, but shipping to the 5 continents represented so far would be a logistical nightmare. I think the group is about 20 or so as of now and it should be a pretty wild flurry of progress posts on the day.
The reason behind no AM or PE was tp see how dofferent modelers will interpet a basic kit. Some have bought kits that have PE or zimm included which is fine.
To enter, you just have to post a pic of the box on or in front of your local newspaper or weather channel or something showing the date and off you go....
The main idea is to have a blast.