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Flash Flash · Silver Star Joined: 16 May 2006 Posts: 2938

Could we have a Willys Jeep group build ?
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davecov · Posted: Mon 21 Aug 2006 16:16 pm Post subject:

Hi Heggy,

You will need to carry out a poll to see if anyone want to join you in a Willys Jeep Group Build. When enough people are interested (three or more) then you will also need to poll for a start date. And remember you will be the Group Build Leader as you nominated it.

The first poll, to see who is interested, should be be open-ended (don't specify a number of days for the poll) and once you have enough people interested, then a second poll can take place to set a start date. I can set up the first poll on your behalf if you want. If you set it up yourself, then you will need to do the following:

Make a thread called "Airfix Willys Jeep Group Build"

In the thread add any information you might like to include, perhaps reasons why you would like to see this particular GB or just some words to encourage others to join you!

In the Add Poll section, add the following question and options

Do you wish to take part in an Airfix Willys Jeep Group Build?

Yes
No
Yes, later on this year
Yes, but in the New Year

Dave
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Hawk · Posted: Tue 27 Feb 2007 15:18 pm Post subject: Airfix Sherman GB

Sorry for posting in the wrong forum twice dave

i thought it was in the correct place!!

Would anybody be intersted in doing one of these little Airfix Sherman kits for a GB? I have couple knocking around the place as I'm sure many of you do.
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JackJ · Posted: Tue 27 Feb 2007 17:39 pm Post subject: Re: Airfix Sherman GB

airfixteen · Posted: Sat 03 Mar 2007 20:24 pm Post subject:

How about:

Airfix AFV
Airfix Bombers
Airfix Battle of Britain
Airfix Band of Brothers (GBers could build Vehicles and troops as seen in the mini-series)
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stuzzar · Posted: Tue 27 Mar 2007 18:40 pm Post subject:

We have a few suggestions in already and all subjects would make great Group Builds.

From DavidM

I particularly like the idea of the Morris and Bofors gun as the tow vehicle has a lot of potential for conversion, although the kit built straight from the box makes a really nice model.

The Buffalo is another all time favourite of mine, again this would make a good group build subject.

The small scale Crusader is a little difficult to get hold of but the 1/32 kit is still around and this would be another nice subject with plenty of opportunity to add extra detail. I have one in the stash and would certainly be up for a build with this.

From Owen

Monty's Humber, still some of these knocking about for reasonable prices, it would be nice to see it re-released. Would look great in a diorama with the Crusader, or perhaps we could have a great Commanders vehicle build, with Rommel's half track or Patton's Dodge Command Car (1/35th)

And of course we have Hawk's suggestion of the Airfix Sherman, as stated in my other post, would not mind having a crack at this one either, anyone else interested?

On another track, I have put an idea forward over in the Dioramas and figures group build section that we do a build featuring an artillery piece and crew located in a diorama setting. The idea being that we vote for and build a gun and tow vehicle here and over in the diorama and figure section we put together the base and relevant figures. I have probably explained it better over in the diorama section

. Airfixkid's Band of Brothers idea would be another candidate for this type of combined/cross over build.

Keep those ideas coming in

Cheers

Stu

qball2510 · Posted: Wed 28 Mar 2007 02:39 am Post subject:

Not been on the forum for long but so far the GB's appear to be heavily aircraft related. Watched the Willy's Jeep with interest.

Needs to be more AFVs
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davecov · Posted: Wed 28 Mar 2007 05:55 am Post subject:

Group Builds have been are weighted towards aircraft because hardly any non-aircraft subjects have being nominated up to now. Apart from the Willys Jeep and Ambulance GBs, the only other military vehicle nominated before last week was for a Sherman which looks like it will be built. Some subjects like Figures, Space, Railway and Cars have never had any nominations at all.

That is why I set up the Group Build Gurus to encourage Group Builds for each subject. It is looking encouraging with quite a few suggestions being made for non-aircraft subjects already but there will still be more aircraft GBs than any other just through their greater popularity.

At the end of the day, the answer is if somebody wants AFV GBs, then they should nominate AFV subjects for Group Builds. They should bear in mind that if they nominate a subject then they will be required to lead the Group Build.

BTW, the ATF First Anniversary Group Build which starts on 21st April and the Falklands GB starting 14th June include AFV's and the ATF Diorama Joint Build currently in it's design phase will include AFV's too.

Dave
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davecov · Posted: Wed 28 Mar 2007 05:58 am Post subject:

stuzzar · Posted: Wed 28 Mar 2007 09:06 am Post subject:

stuzzar · Posted: Wed 28 Mar 2007 09:12 am Post subject:

DavidM · Posted: Wed 28 Mar 2007 15:15 pm Post subject:

stuzzar · Posted: Thu 03 May 2007 08:29 am Post subject:

The time has come to get another military vehicle build underway, to this end I have put together several proposals for future builds which feature ideas that have been drawn from those kits suggested in the posts above.

My initial aim here is to gauge the level of interest for each proposed build rather than put up a single list/pole with all of the subjects on which would only allow one overall vote and possibly give the impression that there is no interest in modelling some of the subjects.

The build ideas as listed below are in no particular order. I have put the name of the person that suggested each vehicle alongside to help me keep tabs on possible Group Build Leaders, although having said that, I will be happy to take the role of build leader if we have no other volunteers. Where the lists were a little short I have added ideas in but would be happy to accept other suggestions to replace those that I have put forward.

So first up and based on Owen's suggestion that we build Monty’s Humber, I offer The Great Commanders vehicle group build. If we have any interest in this one the idea is that those taking part would be able to build any of the kits listed below.

Monty’s Humber (Owen)
Rommel’s half track (Stuzzar)
Patton’s Dodge Command Car (Stuzzar)

Both the Monty and Rommel kits are still available from second hand kit dealers as is the 1/35th scale Dodge Command Car, I believe that this was also issued by Italeri so it shouldn’t be difficult to get one of these.

Next and inspired by DavidM’s Bofors gun suggestion we have the Anti Aircraft group build. The idea here is that we select and build one of the kits listed below. Those kits not successful this time will be put back in the hat and reconsidered for a later build.

Bofors gun and tractor (DavidM)
88mm gun and tractor (Stuzzar)
Bristol Bloodhound (Stuzzar)

Onward then to the proposed Tank group build, all suggestions so far have been for Allied or British tanks. 1/72 Crusaders are a bit thin on the ground at the moment but the others are generally available. The idea once again would be to build one of those below as a group with the runners up being saved for a later build.

Crusader 1/72 (DavidM)
Crusader 1/32 (Stuzzar)
Sherman (Hawk)
Centurian (JackJ)

I am not sure that Dave will let me get away with the next selection as it may be encroaching on the ships and boats build section, anyway for your perusal I offer the Amphibious warfare build. The idea here is that we build any of the kits listed below but with the proviso that they contain some form of equipment or troops used in amphibious warfare, in example an LCVP with a Jeep or full compliment of troops or an LCM perhaps with a GMC or Bren carrier as an alternative to the Sherman.

Buffalo (DavidM)
LCVP (Stuzzar)
LCM (Stuzzar)

Obviously it is not the idea for these builds to start at the same time, it is hoped that the above will generate some discussion and further ideas which would then give us a basis to form a programme of future Military vehicle group builds which Dave could then fit into the group build calendar.

I will put up poles for each of the builds in a week or so, this should allow time for any suggested changes to the line ups to be made, of course suggestions and ideas for builds other than those above are more than welcome so keep them coming in.

Alternatively over in the Diorama and figures group build section some fellow has put forward the proposal for an artillery piece, tow vehicle and crew diorama, which you may consider joining, should be jolly interesting

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Cheers

Stu

DavidM · Posted: Thu 03 May 2007 08:41 am Post subject:

Since Ratch has been teasing us with his Hornby-era Panzer IV, perhaps we could add it in to the Tank GB?

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Ratch · Posted: Thu 03 May 2007 08:51 am Post subject:

From Stu's list,I'd be up for the Bloodhound and 1:72 Crusader (I have 2 of these)

And of course the PzKpfw IV (I have 2 of these too)

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davecov · Posted: Thu 03 May 2007 09:06 am Post subject:

I've no problem with the Amphibious Warfare Build being in a Military Vehicles GB. In theory it is correct to be in either Military Vehicles or Ships & Boats - or wrong!

One thing, may I humbly suggest that we extend the range of kits by including tanks that could be converted to amphibians, such as the Sherman to a Duplex-Drive Shermans?

I would definitely be up for the Anti-Aircraft GB as all three subjects are all in my stash and I would make at least one.

As with the Amphibious Warfare Build, I humbly suggest we widen the scope a bit. In this case, we could include AA artillery mounted on military vehicles. This is for purely selfish reasons as I would like to make a FlakPanzer IV or Mobelwagen from the Airfix Panzer IV.

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DavidM · Posted: Thu 03 May 2007 09:50 am Post subject:

stuzzar · Posted: Thu 03 May 2007 10:06 am Post subject:

Some great suggestions so far chaps, just the sort of thing I was looking for, keep them coming.

The Panzer IV is one of my favourite Airfix AFV kits and would make a great group build subject, it has a lot of conversion potential, Dave has already mentioned the AA version.

I like the idea of the DD tank in the amphibious warfare build, perhaps a general converted vehicle section could be added which could include the DUKW and the 'Funnies' although they may form the basis of their own build.

Cheers

Stu

Ratty · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 8 Location: London

being a newbie to the group build ( im now doing the mossie) I see lots of folks saying the have this model or that one in their stash. could I suggest a GB from a new model in the airfix current list that most !! people will not have in their stash?
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davecov · Posted: Thu 10 May 2007 14:38 pm Post subject:

I have now moved the specific Sherman DD posts to a new thread, here.

Dave
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