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AFCBGeorge · Posted: Sun 05 Oct 2008 12:44 pm Post subject: Here's a suggestion...

How About a "Captured Kits/Kits in Trouble " Group build. Firstly, I know it needs a better title. The only decent title I could think of was a slightly ruder, but of saying 'Kits in Trouble.' (it had assonance!) But a title'll come.
Basically, depicting a kit in a position where the enemy have either won already or are about to win- Painting an aircraft in captured markings, or weathering it with heavy battle damage/ showing it crashed? With figures, you could show them as prisoners or surrounded, & you could do both of the above with tanks. With ships you could arrange them in a diorama based on a historical event- say HMS Hood & the Bismark... Either way, I think the concept's got potential- just needs some work!
What do we think?

Sgt.Squarehead · Posted: Sun 05 Oct 2008 15:25 pm Post subject:

I'd say that idea has some real merit.....It would make a very good 'Special Build' too, open to aircraft and vehicles!

All the best
Sgt.S

Richard M · Posted: Sun 05 Oct 2008 15:34 pm Post subject:

There's a few concepts there;
Dogfight doubles. (Adversaries air/land/sea).
Captured vehicles/aircraft in enemy service.
Crash diorama's.

Is that the kind of thing you mean?
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Rich
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thomasweir · Posted: Sun 05 Oct 2008 15:43 pm Post subject:

Sounds a top idea

I have a few kits won on rubbish bay which are very incomplete and could only be built as part of a crash diorama or in the case of vehicles ones which have been attacked and destroyed in battle.

AFCBGeorge · Posted: Sun 05 Oct 2008 15:46 pm Post subject:

Richard, I meant- an amalgamation of all 3 so that figures armour & ships could be built as well. Merit in the idea?

AFCBGeorge · Posted: Sun 05 Oct 2008 15:48 pm Post subject:

daniel7891 · Posted: Sun 05 Oct 2008 15:53 pm Post subject:

Sounds like a great idea
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Richard M · Posted: Sun 05 Oct 2008 16:35 pm Post subject:

Sounds a reasonable idea, but I would say it's more of a diorama build than a special. A diorama would enable several different subjects (vehicles, aircraft, figures, buildings) to be built together on a base, with one of the subjects damaged, or crashed, captured etc.

How about an "End of the line" Diorama GB or alternatively, "The Fat Ladies Singing" Diorama GB

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Rich
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I've just done a GMC truck in axis service could have done a better swastika flag but it's a first.
It's basically the GMC truck with an axis flag over the bonnet and some bombs/tank spares in the back. Got the idea from saints and soldiers 'cept it's a willys jeep in that

AFCBGeorge · Posted: Sun 05 Oct 2008 17:33 pm Post subject:

Richard M · Posted: Sun 05 Oct 2008 18:12 pm Post subject:

So you're suggesting a GB which could include any of the following -

single kit aircraft/vehicle/figure/ship that has been damaged in battle/crashed/surrendered/in enemy service build, or multiple ships/aircraft/vehicles/figures engaged in combat with battle damage with one side about to lose/surrender/crash, or diorama based builds of any of the above?

Just so I'm clear on what is being suggested so it can be put to a forum poll.
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daniel7891 · Posted: Sun 05 Oct 2008 18:17 pm Post subject:

That sounds a very wide spectrum to vote on IMHO
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AFCBGeorge · Posted: Sun 05 Oct 2008 22:44 pm Post subject:

Right, apologies, No offence intended I'll try again.
How about:
single kit aircraft/vehicle/figure/ship that has /crashed/in enemy service/ been defeated build, or diorama based builds of any of the above?
Allows options for almost all interests around a specific & unusual theme. Not a lot broader than the Africa campaign IMO?
What do we think?
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Sgt.Squarehead · Posted: Sun 05 Oct 2008 22:53 pm Post subject:

In principle I don't see a problem, but with such a wide scope we are looking at a 'Special Build'.....The 'Africa SB' has just finished, so we could certainly include your idea in the next 'Specials Poll'.

Another option might be to choose a narrower category within your broad idea for a 'Group Build' (if it includes only Airfix kits), perhaps 'Dogfight Doubles' for instance, or as a 'Theme Build' (which can include anything and might be any subject), perhaps 'French Aircraft In Axis Colours'.

Just a thought, all the best
Andy Smith

AFCBGeorge · Posted: Sun 05 Oct 2008 22:57 pm Post subject:

I really don't mind Andy, both would be good, but how many french aircraft kits have airfix got out at the moment?! Would Captured aircraft in general give more choice?
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ColinM · Posted: Sun 05 Oct 2008 23:09 pm Post subject:

Why not just do 'Captured Aircraft'.

Apart from the usual candidates (British 109, Luftwaffe Spitfire) the availability of decals and a bit of imagination could produce many 'what ifs' from a Russian Wright Flyer to an Iraqi Stealth Bomber and everything in between.

Just an idea...

Colin

Sgt.Squarehead · Posted: Sun 05 Oct 2008 23:10 pm Post subject:

I think most of the French efforts are covered by the 'Ugly Sisters Theme Build'.....With one or two truly beautiful exceptions.

A 'Captured Aircraft GB' is a very realistic possibility for a Military Aircraft GB.....We have been discussing some of the prospects for the next poll quite recently, here:

http://airfixtributeforum.myfastforum.org/about11213.html

HTH & All the best
Sgt.S

AFCBGeorge · Posted: Sun 05 Oct 2008 23:21 pm Post subject:

captured aircraft sounds good to me.
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Sgt.Squarehead · Posted: Sun 05 Oct 2008 23:34 pm Post subject:

I'll try to ensure it is on the next poll.....Poke me with a virtual stick if I forget!

All the best
Sgt.S