2023 Group Build Poll

[Archimedes]

On 10/19/2022 at 4:56 AM, Dave Williams said:

There’s a Ki-84 with nose art?

There are quite a few Dave but I was thinking of this one:

 

Best regards,

Paul

 

[BradG]

Just bumping this.

[vince14]

Would 'Japanese Aircraft' include foreign aircraft in Japanese markings (F-4, F-104 etc.), or would it be limited to Japanese aircraft manufacturers?

[Juggernut]

26 minutes ago, vince14 said:

Would 'Japanese Aircraft' include foreign aircraft in Japanese markings (F-4, F-104 etc.), or would it be limited to Japanese aircraft manufacturers?

 

If I'm not mistaken, I think the F-4EJ and the F-104J were license built in Japan by MItsubishi Heavy Industries so I'd believe it would be a yes for at least those two.

[vince14]

What about something like a Hansa-Brandenburg W.29 in Japanese markings?

 

 

 

Edited October 29, 2022 by vince14

[BradG]

10 hours ago, vince14 said:

Would 'Japanese Aircraft' include foreign aircraft in Japanese markings (F-4, F-104 etc.), or would it be limited to Japanese aircraft manufacturers?

 

Not limited by manufacturer. 

[Archimedes]

@BradG for 'On the Nose' would a BOAC Mosquito with the 'Speedbird' logo on the nose qualify? 

This is a snip from the FunDekals website which shows this very well. 

 

Best regards,

Paul

[monthebiff]

Some very interesting group build choices here but can I say and I am equally at fault here is that participation is at an all time low on the group builds with less than 10 entrants per group build. I'm just intrigued to why the entry is so low now these days. My reason is that when I have entered one in the past I just can't seem to find the motivation to get one finished so just stick to the normal WIP build forum. Just interested that's all

 

Regards. Andy 

[BradG]

@Archimedes Yes it does, although I was hoping to get models with more substantial artwork. 

[mozart]

7 hours ago, monthebiff said:

Some very interesting group build choices here but can I say and I am equally at fault here is that participation is at an all time low on the group builds with less than 10 entrants per group build. I'm just intrigued to why the entry is so low now these days. My reason is that when I have entered one in the past I just can't seem to find the motivation to get one finished so just stick to the normal WIP build forum. Just interested that's all

 

Regards. Andy 

I’ve asked myself the same question Andy, GBs just don’t seem to “take off” on LSP in the same way that they do on Britmodeller, where I could well be involved in 2 depending on the result of the current “bunfight” poll.  I think GBs depend very much on interaction and mutual support to keep generating that motivation that otherwise so often diminishes, and THAT requires effort on behalf of the collective! Perhaps LSPers are just too damned lazy and merely reach for the “Like” button instead?! 

[mozart]

QED! 

[Archimedes]

5 hours ago, BradG said:

@Archimedes Yes it does, although I was hoping to get models with more substantial artwork. 

Thanks @BradG I am currently debating the merits of a BOAC Mosquito versus Neville Duke's AK675 (so thank you for allowing shark mouths!

[Archimedes]

On 11/2/2022 at 6:15 AM, mozart said:

I’ve asked myself the same question Andy, GBs just don’t seem to “take off” on LSP in the same way that they do on Britmodeller, where I could well be involved in 2 depending on the result of the current “bunfight” poll.  I think GBs depend very much on interaction and mutual support to keep generating that motivation that otherwise so often diminishes, and THAT requires effort on behalf of the collective! Perhaps LSPers are just too damned lazy and merely reach for the “Like” button instead?! 

Hi Max,

 

On the basis I entered one GB last year (with a 1967 era Revell Spitfire Mk1) and did not get out of the starting blocks I can say it was not lack of motivation.  For me it was seeing that I could not do what I wanted to do with the kit in the time the GB ran for. Perhaps it is that we naturally equate 1/32 and above with big aircraft, lots of detail, big effort and therefore LOTS of time.  I have taken part in GBs on other forums usually in smaller scales.  In those cases a build may have taken just a few days. So maybe a GB which says: 'This is strictly OOB, no aftermarket, no mods.' maybe even a single type group build? No biplanes, no multi engine types, cockpit buttoned up, wheels up. That might tempt a few into it as there is less to do and there might be that 'gravitational pull' from a group building at pace that you are talking about? Food for thought. What I fundamentally agree on is interaction and mutual support breeds enthusiasm for getting things done. 

 

Kind regards,

Paul

[mozart]

Could be you’re right about timescale Paul, there’s the possibility of a “large scale GB” over on Britmodeller next year. I always equate BM with predominantly 1/72 and 1/48 builds, and people there are talking of a 6 month minimum time if the large scale GB makes it through the polling stage (bunfight). 

[Panzerwomble]

On 11/2/2022 at 6:15 AM, mozart said:

I’ve asked myself the same question Andy, GBs just don’t seem to “take off” on LSP in the same way that they do on Britmodeller, where I could well be involved in 2 depending on the result of the current “bunfight” poll.  I think GBs depend very much on interaction and mutual support to keep generating that motivation that otherwise so often diminishes, and THAT requires effort on behalf of the collective! Perhaps LSPers are just too damned lazy and merely reach for the “Like” button instead?! 

 

Too much Jaw / Jaw and not enough War / War .

 

I'm with you though- sadly nothing much on the list sparked my imagination - & so I didn't vote. Mind you I'm slack- coming up 2 years since I completed an LSP .