SimonT Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 (edited) This is an excellent idea, so much to choose from. That said, could the reason for this not making it be that you are required to build two models? I haven't worked out the statistics but I think it's a reasonable percentage for those who start but do not finish the one model (I generally don't even start!!!). Perhaps this could include a "buddy build" within the GB where two people join forces, one to do one of the models, the duellist from the other. E.g.: Someone posts that they will build a Hurricane Mk.I and I'd duel by building a Me-109 or He-111. Just a thought, it may bring in those votes for those worried about how many they have to build etc. Edited November 27, 2016 by SimonT Spelling 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 1 hour ago, SimonT said: This is an excellent idea, so much to choose from. That said, could the reason for this not making it be that you are required to build two models? I haven't worked out the statistics but I think it's a reasonable percentage for those who start but do not finish the one model (I generally don't even start!!!). Perhaps this could include a "buddy build" within the GB where two people join forces, one to do one of the models, the duellist from the other. E.g.: Someone posts that they will build a Hurricane Mk.I and I'd duel by building a Me-109 or He-111. Just a thought, it may bring in those votes for those worried about how many they have to build etc. This sounds like an excellent idea to me. Gets around the possible problem that someone who likes one side of the duel has no interest in the opposition and therefore no inclination to build one of them. I think it's too late for this year but well worth proposing for next year. Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 This would be a fun gb, I'm in if it can be done Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 Thanks for your interest, Glynn! If we're bound for another round of voting later this year, I'm proposing an update to the rules per Craig EDIT: sorry, should be Simon! a few posts up - a buddy build option for two Britmodellers joining for this one. Sounds very good, thanks guys! V-P 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 1 hour ago, vppelt68 said: I'm proposing an update to the rules per Craig a few posts up - a buddy build option for two Britmodellers joining for this one. That's outrageous! That has never ever been done before. I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 Thank you - but let's all give credit to SimonT for the idea! V-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 I'd really like to see that happen. We tried a Mega GB this year, which was something new. A GB which allows buddy builds would be really good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 Enzo, could you please add this to the placeholder list for 2018 GB vote, as we have our 2nd chance to go? V-P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Not sure why I've not signed up for this one? Sounds like fun, sign me up V-P. Now what to do? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 Next, vote for this next November! I won't update the signing list because the critical mass of 30 is already reached and we're "in". Anyone willing to further improve the original idea is welcomed The rules, as they stand today are as in the opening post, but: 1) you can do your Duel solo, or 2) split the fun with your BM Buddy and do an avantgarde buddy build 3) I think I don't need to say more, except 4) VOTE V-P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 (edited) For some reason I've been missing this, missing I say, not avoiding. Must have been a lack of the right key words, now if you'd called it an "Adversary Pairs" GB proposal, I'd have leapt at it & I'd like to register my interest now. I can think of several "Adversary Pairs" among my stock. Steve. Edited June 25, 2017 by stevehnz speeling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 V-P; early on [September '16] you said no 'miniatures' but I do not see why not. Warhammer figures come mainly in plastic and many parts which have to be assembled and painted What is different to building a few Warhammer Orcs and painting them from building some Tamiya Afrika Korps figures? You might say fantasy vs real; but you allow Star Wars fighter space ships and probably the spaceship Enterprise vs a Klingon spaceship Zvezda does a range of a few 1/72 figures to a box, 1/100th AFVs, 1/144 & 1/200 aeroplanes; I see these being built up and displayed as 'models' but they too are aimed at table top wargamers Would you disallow the 1/72 figures by Revell, Italeri, Airfix et al? They don't need built [mostly] just painted. If someone wanted to do some Airfix 1/76 Romans fighting Airfix Ancient Britons are they disqualified? I say let the Warmammer figures in too, as well as other table top war games figures which need built and painted up; they are all models 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngstROM Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 (edited) 38 minutes ago, stevehnz said: ...now if you'd called it an "Adversary Pairs" GB proposal, I'd have leapt at it... Yes. Ahurm. Just wondering... Would it meet the admirably broad criteria if -very much IF- I were to propose a USAF or NSAWC DACT pairing? I'm thinking F-14 vs A-4, or F-5 vs ...something else? (There's ALWAYS one, isn't there...!) Edited June 25, 2017 by AngstROM 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 Steve, I'm glad you found this now, and as I've said I actually preferred this to happen in 2018, not -17. Duncan, I have absolutely nothing against miniatures, so if it's only up to me let's do them! I'm a part time wargamer myself, I just wasn't sure how the BM massive would take that. AngstROM, if someone has proposed a postman and a dog as duel adversaries, I'm willing to believe your pair would be eligible too! V-P 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 11 minutes ago, vppelt68 said: Steve, I'm glad you found this now, and as I've said I actually preferred this to happen in 2018, not -17. V-P 2018, any amount early enough for me at the current rate of builds & organisation. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Please count me in! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share Posted July 13, 2017 2 minutes ago, Antoine said: Please count me in! I'm happy to do that! V-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 With the recent surge in interest in Armour STGB:s I couldn't help but philosophize (?) more with the Duel idea. Having an eligible pair to Duel themselves in Future GB:s, the M3/M4 Medium tank and the Panzer IV, and now some initial excitement for both Patton and T-55 STGB proposals, they both could offer us a chance to sneak more build options and builders in one slot if such pairs would be allowed to be combined in one Dual Type GB. Then of course, some that aim to build in both STGB:s would find the time too tight to do both. So let's go on as before, I just wanted to write something about it V-P 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 If this gets in count me in im sure i can find a duel duo to build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Hiya @vppelt68, the voting poll is now up, there’s no mention of the buddy option if you wanted to do that still though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted November 1, 2017 Author Share Posted November 1, 2017 @Enzo Matrix @SimonT well it´s not mentioned in the GB description but it will definitely be included in the rules should we go through with this! Thanks for support and interest! V-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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