Wez Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 As your genial hosts, Enzo and myself have come up with a set of rules for your guidance when choosing a subject. Firstly, the Group Build is open to everyone, aircraft, ship, AFV, car, figure or even insect modeller providing it fits the French theme - if I've forgotten a category that can be French themed you're in! Secondly, What If's didn't pass the popular vote - sorry if this is a disappointment for you but the good news is the What If 3 Group Build can be found here http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234972316-what-if-iii-group-build/ I'm sure Col and Enzo will welcome you there with open arms! So, to the rules, here's how we want to play this... Cars, anything from a French manufacturer is automatically eligible however, for Formula 1 cars we’ve decided that they must fulfil a two out of three criteria such as manufacturer, primary sponsor and driver. If at least two of those are French, then it gets in. For example, the Elf-Tyrell P34 driven by Patrick Depallier, fails on manufacturer but passes on primary sponsor AND driver – 2 out of 3. Any subject on land, sea or air that was or is manufactured in France, this includes French designs that were licence built elsewhere (e.g. Australian Mirages). Any design that was extensively reworked without French involvement is not eligible (e.g. IAI Dagger or Kfir). Any subject on land, sea and air from elsewhere providing it is in French colours is eligible (e.g. HMS Colossus is out, but its French incarnation the Arromanches is in). So this means if you want to do a Grumman Hellcat in Aeronavale markings or an Air France Lockheed Constellation, they would be eligible. Any subject on land, sea or air that was a distinct French unit embedded within another countries armed forces that wore distinctive French markings (e.g. an RAF Halifax or Spitfire wearing French roundels or a Normandie-Nieman Yak-1). Something that wasn’t used by an exclusively French unit but used by a French person would not be eligible, for example, Pierre Closterman’s Tempest “Le Grand Charles” was on the strength of 3 Sqn RAF and could be used by any pilot on that unit is not eligible (for the record his first Le Grand Charles was lost whilst being flown by another, non-French, pilot). Hopefully we can show the way on how inclusive a GB can be, if you have any questions regarding your potential subject, put it to me an Enzo and we shall exercise the Wisdom of Solomon! Mish, is there any way we can pin this post? Wez 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Just realised; I have a rather rare Heller 1/35 Moto Gnome-Rhone Motorcycle/sidecar outfit. I wonder if I should find it and build it for this. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Just realised; I have a rather rare Heller 1/35 Moto Gnome-Rhone Motorcycle/sidecar outfit. I wonder if I should find it and build it for this. YES YOU SHOULD!!!!! Sorry for shouting but I wanted to make sure you got the message. Wez 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted December 14, 2014 Author Share Posted December 14, 2014 Mish, is there any way we can pin this post? No but I've copied it to the seed post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngstROM Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Just realised; I have a rather rare Heller 1/35 Moto Gnome-Rhone Motorcycle/sidecar outfit. I wonder if I should find it and build it for this. Deffo! This will make the world a better place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 YES YOU SHOULD!!!!! Sorry for shouting but I wanted to make sure you got the message. Wez Deffo! This will make the world a better place. But the kit is in its sealed box. Might it not be worth something to a collector? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgbn Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 But the kit is in its sealed box. Might it not be worth something to a collector? Kits are meant to be built, even though probably most of the stashes here and there never sees or smells glue 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepureness Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 I'm in and going to go for a tricky and large subject. The Revell 1/72 C-160 Transall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Mish, is there any way we can pin this post? Wez No but I've copied it to the seed post Mish, thank you. Just realised; I have a rather rare Heller 1/35 Moto Gnome-Rhone Motorcycle/sidecar outfit. I wonder if I should find it and build it for this. Deffo! This will make the world a better place. But the kit is in its sealed box. Might it not be worth something to a collector? Kits are meant to be built, even though probably most of the stashes here and there never sees or smells glue What those guys said, I didn't know this kit even existed, now I'm so intrigued I want to see it. Wez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 (edited) I'm in and going to go for a tricky and large subject. The Revell 1/72 C-160 Transall Good choice! I remember stopping at a French base for some fuel with a Puma, they had Transall's and Herc's at the same base, it was interesting contrasting the two types. Wez Edited December 14, 2014 by Wez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Heller 1/35 Moto Gnome-Rhone Motorcycle/sidecar outfit. Wez, Its in one of my stash boxes in storage. If I get the chance soon I'll try to find it and post up a picture. Its an early WW2 motorcycle combo. I think the Belgians used them too. hgbn; I was teasing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgbn Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 I know, just teasing back a little, speaking about a often forgotten issue of Kits rights 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme H Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 OK, would like to join in, although my record on GB's is appalling, so far batting a lot of ducks Would love to do a Mirage III 2 seater, don't know hat Air Force yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Hi, Having discovered some 1/43 rally cars in the stash. I'm in with a Peugeot 206 (do I get bonus points as it's from Heller?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 In with something with wings... At the moment I'm thinking of Airfix's old Super Myster B2, French aircraft in French markings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngstROM Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 OK, would like to join in, although my record on GB's is appalling, so far batting a lot of ducks Heartless swine! Be advised that I have notified the RSPCA. (Sadly, my own record consists largely of ducking a lot of bats -gotta love living in the country! ) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swordfish fairey Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 I would like to take part in this one please, I will be doing a Citroen Deux Chevaux (2CV) using either the Revell kit or the Airfix version, probably the latter....................... Smudge 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 OK, would like to join in, although my record on GB's is appalling, so far batting a lot of ducks Would love to do a Mirage III 2 seater, don't know hat Air Force yet A two seat Mirage III will be a very fine and lovely thing, whatever markings it's in. Hi, Having discovered some 1/43 rally cars in the stash. I'm in with a Peugeot 206 (do I get bonus points as it's from Heller?) No, you don't get extra points but you do get to do a French rally car In with something with wings... At the moment I'm thinking of Airfix's old Super Myster B2, French aircraft in French markings. I'm toying with the idea of doing my Airfix SMB.2 too - depends on how I feel nearer the time. I would like to take part in this one please, I will be doing a Citroen Deux Chevaux (2CV) using either the Revell kit or the Airfix version, probably the latter....................... Smudge Bon! Truth told, I didn't know either made a kit of the 2CV. I'm liking how this GB is shaping up! Wez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 I would like to take part in this one please, I will be doing a Citroen Deux Chevaux (2CV) using either the Revell kit or the Airfix version, probably the latter....................... Smudge Smudgeclever choice you get the prize for the model that's worth more than the real thing that way too!!! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jb65rams Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 I have been through the stash and found something suitable so I in on this. I will be going with the Academy's 1/32 Nieuport 17. Bought this a while back as a practice piece for 1/32 biplanes before I build my Wingnut Wings kits. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Will be doing at least one Napoleonic 54mm white metal fugure. I have an Art Girona Sergeant of Voltigeurs in campaign dress, 1811, in hand. I hope soon to acquire a Pegaso Dragoon trooper in Campaign kit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Heller 1/35 Moto Gnome-Rhone Motorcycle/sidecar outfit. Wez, Its in one of my stash boxes in storage. If I get the chance soon I'll try to find it and post up a picture. Its an early WW2 motorcycle combo. I think the Belgians used them too. As you can see, its still sealed in its plastic bag. Such a pity to open it. Looks like I'll have get new glue for it. The wee squishy watchamacallit of glue has dried up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I wanted to add the Airfix 1:72 Concorde - but there are way too many GBs next year I want to take part so it will be something less ambitious. Not sure yet but it will be either a 1:48 Air Racer from JMGT (either Potez 53 or Caudron 460) or a 1:72 Nord Griffon (FM) or an Eduard Mirage III converted to a IIIO in Australian markings and NMF (I just read that this would be OK, but maybe it will be too ambitios too). I guess I will decide no sonner than the GB starts... Pics of the racer boxes: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Mind if i join in? Ive got a Tamiya Leclerc in the stash that i've had a while but need a nudge to start it! Regards Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Mind if i join in? We'd feel insulted if you didn't! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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