moaning dolphin Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 I would love to join in with this. I have a few in my stash that were under a tenner (or at todays rate $17 Canadian). I have a bit of time where I cant spray due to the cold so it'll give me a chance to go back to simplicity and hairy sticks. Not sure what i'll do yet but will give me a chance to get down town as well and see if there are any bargains. So count me in 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepureness Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Just want to ask a question to the mods about the rules. I've recently picked up some cheap kits on ebay, cheaper than £10 of course but also a cut below their RRP. £18 kit for £9 including p&p for example Am I permitted to build these provided they cost less than £10 (including postage) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 (edited) Just want to ask a question to the mods about the rules. I've recently picked up some cheap kits on ebay, cheaper than £10 of course but also a cut below their RRP. £18 kit for £9 including p&p for example Am I permitted to build these provided they cost less than £10 (including postage) As long as you paid less than a tenner it's in. p&p not included. What are your options? Edited January 4, 2014 by snapper_city 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepureness Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 As long as you paid less than a tenner it's in. p&p not included. What are your options? Cheers Snapper. Got a few option as I may do 2-3 of these kits for kit GB Revell 1/72 MH-53J Pave Low, cost £9.06 Zvezda 1/72 SU-24 Fencer cost £8.77 Academy 1/72 Apache £6 Airfix Sea Harrier FA.2 £8.66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Cheers Snapper. Got a few option as I may do 2-3 of these kits for kit GB Revell 1/72 MH-53J Pave Low, cost £9.06 Zvezda 1/72 SU-24 Fencer cost £8.77 Academy 1/72 Apache £6 Airfix Sea Harrier FA.2 £8.66 The Pave Low and Fencer sound good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 A few basic questions; 1) nearer the start date does dear Mish set up a dedicated thread or whotsit for us? 2) then do we each start our own thread within that thread? 3) would it be one thread per person, or one thread per different kit? [eg, a 109 and a P51 = two threads, 2x P51(same scale/same kit) = one thread] 4) within reason, does it matter how few WiP pictures are posted? eg one set of unstarted kit, one set 1/3 through, one set 2/3 through, one set finished? My main problem is which models to select; about 75% of my models cost me under a tenner, and most of those were under a fiver. I like to build so I'll just be getting some out and working my way through them. It'll be interesting to see how many I do actually get done [see my post above, #94] F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 (edited) A few basic questions; 1) nearer the start date does dear Mish set up a dedicated thread or whotsit for us? 2) then do we each start our own thread within that thread? 3) would it be one thread per person, or one thread per different kit? [eg, a 109 and a P51 = two threads, 2x P51(same scale/same kit) = one thread] 4) within reason, does it matter how few WiP pictures are posted? eg one set of unstarted kit, one set 1/3 through, one set 2/3 through, one set finished? My main problem is which models to select; about 75% of my models cost me under a tenner, and most of those were under a fiver. I like to build so I'll just be getting some out and working my way through them. It'll be interesting to see how many I do actually get done [see my post above, #94] F. A few days before the GB starts Mish will open an area in Current Group Builds for us which will include a new GB Chat, Reference Thread, Welcome and GB Rules and Gallery. GB Chat - Is for us to generally have a chin wag about LTAT GB stuff. Reference Thread - Is for people to post reference related material. Welcome and GB Rules - as it says really. Gallery - A place to post a small blurb and pictures of our finished builds. This is also where the voting will be held at the end of the GB. This area has a general rule that no more than 5 pictures of finished builds be posted and no comment posting on others efforts. Once Mish has created the LTAT GB area in current GB's feel free to start a thread of your own for each model you enter. If you want to enter say two P-51's it is okay to have them both in one thread. Then it is simply a case of building your model / models and keeping us all posted on how you are getting on. As a picture is worth a thousand words it is best to try and post as much as you can. I normally have a days building and post pictures at the end of that day while sometimes taking pictures through out of certain points. Say a quick picture of the finished pit before she is closed up for example. Here is a link to the Training Types GB that has started recently. Please have a look at the format and how people post their efforts... I hope this answers all your questions. Mark Edited January 5, 2014 by snapper_city Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Under 20 days to go. Would anyone else be up for a cheap and cheerful GB??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 Got mine lined up, as long as it acceptable. I got the kit in a swap but the final price label on the box shows under £10 is that okay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Got mine lined up, as long as it acceptable. I got the kit in a swap but the final price label on the box shows under £10 is that okay? I don't see a problem with that Mish. What's the kit?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 You'll see, HINT, it's big Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonhoff Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Ok - I'm in with something or the other - Still resisting the urge of using the £5.99 Tamiya 1/48 Mustang that I got from Hobbycraft.... Possibly a 1/144 Constellation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 You'll see, HINT, it's big Now I am intrigued. May I ask the scale or is that giving away too much??? Ok - I'm in with something or the other - Still resisting the urge of using the £5.99 Tamiya 1/48 Mustang that I got from Hobbycraft.... Possibly a 1/144 Constellation. Welcome. Either choice will be nice to see. I would choose the Connie personally but I'm biased. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 It'll be my usual 1:72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Intrigued Mish...? Do tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 It'll be my usual 1:72 Am I being optimistic in saying something beginning with B with some numbers after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 Nope no B-?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 C- ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Why have I got this going round my brain??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterfriend Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Why have I got this going round my brain??? You must have an awfully big brain, there's barely room to swing a cat in mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungo1974 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 (edited) Maybe up for this one. Picked up a Tamiya 1/48 F-51D off EBay this week for £9.00 less the P&P. Was gonna save it for the Mustang GB but I'm itching to start something shake 'n bake to get my 2014 modeling mojo flowing. Or I will buy one of these new Airfix 1/72 Mustang's that seem to be popping up all over BM. Other options are Tamiya 48th F4U-1D picked up 2nd hand at a show last year for a tenner,also got a Hasegawa 1/48 F4U-5 I snagged on eBay for £6.00 as a water damaged builders package came with no box/instructions/decals as the seller had a flood. I take it the £10 only covers purchase price and aftermarket/replacement decals are allowed Gary Edited January 13, 2014 by mungo1974 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Maybe up for this one. Picked up a Tamiya 1/48 F-51D off EBay this week for £9.00 less the P&P. Was gonna save it for the Mustang GB but I'm itching to start something shake 'n bake to get my 2014 modeling mojo flowing. Or I will buy one of these new Airfix 1/72 Mustang's that seem to be popping up all over BM. Other options are Tamiya 48th F4U-1D picked up 2nd hand at a show last year for a tenner,also got a Hasegawa 1/48 F4U-5 I snagged on eBay for £6.00 as a water damaged builders package came with no box/instructions/decals as the seller had a flood. I take it the £10 only covers purchase price and aftermarket/replacement decals are allowed Gary Hi Gary Welcome. I have seen a few Tamiya 1:48 Mustangs going on the bay for LTAT so that will be fine. I remember building the F-51 years ago and have always wanted another go at it. The other choices are fine too. Yes the £10 only covers the kit cost. P&P not included. AM decals are allowed but preferably kit options. I can understand that a flood is quite a harsh environment for decals to survive though.. Good to have you on board.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Do I understand, from the basic GB rules, that a small, a very small amount of work already done on a model is alright. vis; I picked up a Tamiya 1/48th Spitfire 1 for about a fiver, some of the cockpit had been put together, badly. It would be an opportunity & incentive to get this one done during this GB if its allowed. I need to knock those cockpit parts apart and do them properly so its not like I'm gaining an advantage. Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Do I understand, from the basic GB rules, that a small, a very small amount of work already done on a model is alright. vis; I picked up a Tamiya 1/48th Spitfire 1 for about a fiver, some of the cockpit had been put together, badly. It would be an opportunity & incentive to get this one done during this GB if its allowed. I need to knock those cockpit parts apart and do them properly so its not like I'm gaining an advantage. Fred Hi Fred The general rule is no more than 25% built so some of the cockpit already together will be well inside that. If you are planning on pulling it apart further still that will be even better. Welcome to the group.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Thanks for the welcome, but I've been 'in' for a while now. I've just never signed off with my name before. F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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