Wez Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 It's been pointed out by one of your fellow vehicle modellers that many of you have or are making Heller kits so can I draw your attention to the Classic Heller GB which is this year's classic GB scheduled to run between 3rd Oct 2020 to the 24th Jan 2021. Classic GBs are intended to encourage us to delve into the stash and pull out a kit that's been lurking there for some time, dust it off and build it! Quite simple really. This year the Classic Heller GB allows you to build any original Heller mould that was released before the relationship with Humbrol went wobbly, this means any original Heller mould released before 1986. In addition to Heller releases it can be another manufacturer's release of the Heller mould, this includes (but not limited to), Airfix, Revell, Encore, KP, SMER and Buzco to name but a few, other manufacturers kits in Heller boxes are ineligible I'm afraid. I'm on the look out for a suitable subject from Heller's 1/43rd scale series for this GB so will be popping in here for more hints and tips. There's plenty of car, motorcycles and truck kits in Heller's range so there's plenty of choice and I'm sure many of you can find something in the stash. Don't worry if the decals are shot, aftermarket goodies are permitted. Come and join us! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 I'm (already) in, these GB's are good fun! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Had a look in the stash and I've only got one Heller kit and that's the Peugot 205 EV2 rally car, looking on Scalemates at the timeline it is a reboxed version from the Bobcat Heller turbo 16 tool in the '80s with added parts in the '90s so I'm unsure whether it's eligible or not 🤔 It doesn't seem as clear as when we did the Frog classic build Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 12, 2020 Author Share Posted February 12, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, Redstaff said: It doesn't seem as clear as when we did the Frog classic build That's because Frog made some kits and then ceased trading, the Heller picture is less clear because they continued to make kits but the relationship with Humbrol muddies the waters which is why we've agreed to set the cut off point as kits released before 1986. Edited February 12, 2020 by Wez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 I'll give it a miss then as I'm not sure on the initial date as it says 198+ on scalemates for the initial tooling Ian 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephLalor Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Wez said: That's because Frog made some kits and then ceased trading, the Heller picture is less clear because they continued to make kits but the relationship with Humbrol muddies the waters which is why we've agreed to set the cut off point as kits released before 1986. Aha, I decided to enter with the Canadair CL-415. I believe that this was originally released in 1999, so if I want to continue with that theme, maybe I should do the CL-215 instead. I have both kits. Edited February 12, 2020 by JosephLalor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 12, 2020 Author Share Posted February 12, 2020 8 minutes ago, JosephLalor said: Aha, I decided to enter with the Canadair CL-415. I believe that this was originally released in 1999, so if I want to continue with that theme, maybe I should do the CL-215 instead. I have both kits. The CL-415 is a modification of the original CL-215 mould from 1980. Personally, I prefer the look of the piston engined CL-215. However, this thread is in the vehicles section so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephLalor Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, Wez said: However, this thread is in the vehicles section so... It is indeed, my goof! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 On 12/02/2020 at 18:49, Redstaff said: I'll give it a miss then as I'm not sure on the initial date as it says 198+ on scalemates for the initial tooling Ian 😁 A fellow modeller has checked through the official Heller history and has confirmed it was a 1986 kit, just out of the scope of this GB sadly. Hopefully there'll be some other vehicle modellers with a Heller kit lurking in their stashes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 6 minutes ago, Wez said: A fellow modeller has checked through the official Heller history and has confirmed it was a 1986 kit, just out of the scope of this GB sadly. Hopefully there'll be some other vehicle modellers with a Heller kit lurking in their stashes. Thanks for clarifying wez at least I know now. It will get built at some point TBH this is the only Heller kit I have and I got this on a whim to go alongside the Tamiya 205 rally turbo 16, nothing else ever took my fancy in their range In fact I don't think I've ever made a Heller kit as they were never that obtainable in the UK when I was younger. Airfix and Matchbox were my fall back kits until I could afford the Tamiya, Hasegawa offerings Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 1 minute ago, Redstaff said: In fact I don't think I've ever made a Heller kit as they were never that obtainable in the UK when I was younger. Airfix and Matchbox were my fall back kits until I could afford the Tamiya, Hasegawa offerings I too grew up on Airfix and Matchbox but Heller suddenly appeared when I really got into modelling during my early teens during the very early eighties- Hasegawa and Tamiya were rarer than hen's teeth around our way back then. Good luck with your 205 project whenever you choose to do it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 19, 2020 Author Share Posted February 19, 2020 21 hours ago, Redstaff said: I got this on a whim to go alongside the Tamiya 205 rally turbo 16, nothing else ever took my fancy in their range Whilst your Heller Bobcat Peugeot 205 might not be eligible for this year's Heller Classic GB, both of your 205's would be welcome in the proposed French Fancy 2 GB for 2021... ...just sayin' right 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 Just giving this one a bump! If you've never participated in a Group Build before, consider joining the Heller Classic GB which starts in one month. We're at 90 participants now so this one is going to be huge! Like @Wez said, all original Heller mouldings from before 1986 are elligible. On 11/02/2020 at 19:08, Wez said: This year the Classic Heller GB allows you to build any original Heller mould that was released before the relationship with Humbrol went wobbly, this means any original Heller mould released before 1986. In addition to Heller releases it can be another manufacturer's release of the Heller mould, this includes (but not limited to), Airfix, Revell, Encore, KP, SMER and Buzco to name but a few, other manufacturers kits in Heller boxes are ineligible I'm afraid. You'll have four months to build your kit so plenty of time 🙂 See you there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbostream Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 Would love to join but I need a GB to run for 2-3 years in order to finish in time... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Ladies and Gents The Classic Heller Group Build, is now open, link below. This is an opportunity to celebrate Hellers kits and more importantly build that Heller Classic Car / Truck kit that has been in the stash for ages. https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/forum/705-heller-classic-gb/ If you haven't taken part in a Group Build before I would encourage you to give it a look, it's really enjoyable with lots of encouragement and support from the other participants. Vehicle models have always under represented on Group Builds so this is an opportunity to show what people have been missing. Kind regards Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbostream Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 I will join the next one that allows cars, the only Heller kit I have that I think I could finish in time is already about 50% done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 8 minutes ago, dbostream said: I will join the next one that allows cars, the only Heller kit I have that I think I could finish in time is already about 50% done. Might I suggest the Nordic II GB? Seems appropriate considering your location 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbostream Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 16 hours ago, JeroenS said: Might I suggest the Nordic II GB? Seems appropriate considering your location 🙂 Thanks for the suggestion. Seems like the perfect opportunity to build my first truck. Although it is tempting to enter with a IKEA flat-pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 6 minutes ago, dbostream said: Thanks for the suggestion. Seems like the perfect opportunity to build my first truck. Although it is tempting to enter with a IKEA flat-pack. It has been done before so why not 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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