Enzo the Magnificent Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Just a reminder that the 2017 Blitzbuild GB is approaching. This was a huge success last year so we have decided to do it every year. This year it will run from Saturday 26 August to midnight on Monday 28 August. It fits nicely around the bank holiday. However, you don't get three days to finish your model. You get 24 hours! This can be done in two ways: 1. The Superhero Option Complete your model in a single 24 hour time slot 2. The Other Option Complete your model in two 12 hour slots, seperated by no more than 12 hours. Still pretty heroic, if you ask me. You can start on the Saturday and finish on the Sunday or start on the Sunday and finish on the Monday. Start a WIP thread with a start photo showing the time, ( a mobile phone/tablet screen/computer screen will suffice), then as many progress pics as you want (but at least six) and finally a finish photo again showing the time. Bonus kudos points will be given for uniqueness of the clock, the on-plate presentation of the meals to be consumed and other things like great music videos etc. All the while remembering this is a family friendly forum ...25% Rule: This is a short GB intended to showcase speed building skills with an unstarted kit. Therefore, the 25% rule is suspended for this GB. All kits must be unstarted, although removal of main components from the runners is acceptable. So... what will you be building? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milktrip Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 I'm gutted that I'll be away for the GB this year. I thoroughly enjoyed it last year; despite a family emergency near the end of the 24hours, it was thoroughly enjoyable and recommend that members give it a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 One tip from the UAMF, where we've been doing Blitzbaus for quite some time: it is not only ALLOWED, but strongly RECOMMENDED to study (and annotate) your instructions prior to the kick off of your 24 hour period... best, M. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I'm hoping to find the time to take part and if I do I think I shall have a go at this kit: Looks like it should be fun! Kind regards, Stix 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 11 hours ago, PlaStix said: Looks like it should be fun! There's the important word. FUN 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs PlaStix Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 We were on a trip to Brum and Stix had already said he was going to take part in this build with his Sherman... I did think of buying the Tiger, but as Stix already had it I thought I'd go for something different - since I haven't yet built an aircraft this appealed to me: The Meng Kids Lancaster Bomber 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted July 28, 2017 Author Share Posted July 28, 2017 That looks like an awful lot of fun! I particularly like the shark mouth on each engine nacelle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 On 25/07/2017 at 09:15, cmatthewbacon said: One tip from the UAMF, where we've been doing Blitzbaus for quite some time: it is not only ALLOWED, but strongly RECOMMENDED to study (and annotate) your instructions prior to the kick off of your 24 hour period... and check your paints; nowt so gutting as being well into the build to find your only tin of exteriorcockpitundercarriage yellowygreenyblueygrey has solidified whilst you weren't looking 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Black Knight said: and check your paints; nowt so gutting as being well into the build to find your only tin of exteriorcockpitundercarriage yellowygreenyblueygrey has solidified whilst you weren't looking That's actually not that big of a problem. You simply use RLM62a Sky Type'R' Trainer Black and call it close enough for gov't work! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 So let me get this right, no parts missing, Decals that have a fighting chance of working and having the correct paints before you start. Now you tell me what I've been doing wrong ! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Can I ask a question regarding this GB I was considering building a Unicraft kit, which would be my first Resin build. The kit itself is fairly simple, however the smaller parts are entombed in a lake of resin flash, can I remove them prior to the GB kicking off ? cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 58 minutes ago, JOCKNEY said: the smaller parts are entombed in a lake of resin flash, can I remove them prior to the GB kicking off ? In other GBs, removing vacform parts from their sheet before the GB begins is considered acceptable. I think this situation is comparable. Go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Just now, Enzo Matrix said: In other GBs, removing vacform parts from their sheet before the GB begins is considered acceptable. I think this situation is comparable. Go for it! Great thanks Enzo, have you decided what you're. Going to build yet ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 Probably a Churchill Mk.IV tank from the Plastic Soldier Company. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jb65rams Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Having failed last year, I will be back for another go. My entry will Horizon Models Mercury Spacecraft. Box contains parts for two kits, will aim to build both, on in launch mode with the escape tower and one in orbit mode, 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I failed last year because the paint didn't harden on my Lightning. It still hasn't. I have a cunning plan involving the old Airfix Harrier this time and am confident of success. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Damn my weekend at work for the second blitzbuild! the only way I could keep within the rules would be a 6 AM to noon all out blitz on a kit on one of the morning's as I goto work at 1 PM and cant work at night as I only have poor temporary lighting due to a new kitchen coming, would a six hour build be allowed? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 7 hours ago, stevej60 said: Damn my weekend at work for the second blitzbuild! the only way I could keep within the rules would be a 6 AM to noon all out blitz on a kit on one of the morning's as I goto work at 1 PM and cant work at night as I only have poor temporary lighting due to a new kitchen coming, would a six hour build be allowed? A 6 hour build ! Nobody likes a show off you know ! Good luck Steve, have you decided what you can build in 6 hours ? cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 My Group Build completion rate is, frankly, very poor. In fact, my completion rate is just awful . A few weeks ago @Duncan B of BlackMike models very kindly sent a bargain, quite hard to find, 1/72 Sword Bf 109D to me. All the way UK to Australia for a very, very bargainous price. It arrived safely last week: It contains a few resin parts, I'm still stuck in bed so it will be a 'build it on a tray and use a hairy stick for painting' job . Because it involves less colours, and because I'm a real enthusiast of modelling Spanish Civil War subjects, I'll endeavour to build a Werner Mölders aircraft; Using decals I have left over from many shelf of doom and 'lump hammer fatality' attempts at the Avis kit . If I don't finish this, I would love a Crackerjack pencil ✏️ . Best regards TonyT 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 1 hour ago, JOCKNEY said: A 6 hour build ! Nobody likes a show off you know ! Good luck Steve, have you decided what you can build in 6 hours ? cheers Pat No idea all Pat easy option would be a HB easykit but my only access to them is via online shopping now too late,my stash is none existant so the local shop is due a visit,Airfix 1/72 aircraft is on the cards in a simple scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Uh-oh. An (old mould) Airfix Phantom seems to have risen from the stash and is now haunting the floor next to my desk with the 17 pounder on it. I might use an aftermarket drop-in cockpit... That's if I can build one out of card this week and sell it to myself before Saturday morning! 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I haven't built a kit in 24hrs before (well not since the buy it and build it days of my yoof), so I thought that I would take part in the challenge this year. I am hoping that these will be simple enough for me to finish in time. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 You going to rig it?? Adrian 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 19 hours ago, stevej60 said: Damn my weekend at work for the second blitzbuild! the only way I could keep within the rules would be a 6 AM to noon all out blitz on a kit on one of the morning's as I goto work at 1 PM and cant work at night as I only have poor temporary lighting due to a new kitchen coming, would a six hour build be allowed? Knowing the way you work Steve you could probably get a couple made in 6 hours!! 9 hours ago, TonyTiger66 said: My Group Build completion rate is, frankly, very poor. In fact, my completion rate is just awful . A few weeks ago @Duncan B of BlackMike models very kindly sent a bargain, quite hard to find, 1/72 Sword Bf 109D to me. All the way UK to Australia for a very, very bargainous price. It arrived safely last week: It contains a few resin parts, I'm still stuck in bed so it will be a 'build it on a tray and use a hairy stick for painting' job . Because it involves less colours, and because I'm a real enthusiast of modelling Spanish Civil War subjects, I'll endeavour to build a Werner Mölders aircraft; Thank Using decals I have left over from many shelf of doom and 'lump hammer fatality' attempts at the Avis kit . If I don't finish this, I would love a Crackerjack pencil ✏️ . Best regards TonyT Sound like a good plan Tony! 51 minutes ago, AdrianMF said: You going to rig it?? Adrian That was going to be my question to John too! Really looking forward to the weekend. Kind regards, Stix 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 @AdrianMF @PlaStix I could be tempted to try some rigging if I am at a bit of a loose end. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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