2022 GB and STGB Calendar

[JackG]

One of the basic rules of group builds is crossovers are not allowed.  That is, you can't enter the same model for two different GB's.  The way around it is either add something extra outside of the original kit, like a figure or a second model.  Also, taking a model that was started in the first half of the year and entering into a GB in the latter half the year must meet the criteria of being less than 25% built.  Unless I am wrong and rules have changed?

 

regards,

Jack

[helios16v]

1 hour ago, JackG said:

One of the basic rules of group builds is crossovers are not allowed.  That is, you can't enter the same model for two different GB's.  The way around it is either add something extra outside of the original kit, like a figure or a second model.  Also, taking a model that was started in the first half of the year and entering into a GB in the latter half the year must meet the criteria of being less than 25% built.  Unless I am wrong and rules have changed?

 

regards,

Jack

I'm not sure it's written in stone anywhere, but it's more of an unwritten rule that most of us generally adhere too.  I will build 1 model for 2 different GBs...but only if they are in 2 different places.  An example is my F-4EJ Kai, it's part of the F-4 STGB, but I am also using it for my local club GB.  Another option for me would be another modeling site I'm on.  This next year with the way some of the GBs overlap, I'll end up building a kit for one GB, then possibly share sporadic updates in the other chat...for example I'll probably build a F/A-18C or MiG-21MF in a strike loadout for Bombers/Strike, then share to the relevant STGB (or vice versa).  But in the end will only have 1 "official" build thread.

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

1 hour ago, JackG said:

One of the basic rules of group builds is crossovers are not allowed.  That is, you can't enter the same model for two different GB's.

For the most part true, though I have seen it done once. 

21 minutes ago, helios16v said:

I'm not sure it's written in stone anywhere, but it's more of an unwritten rule that most of us generally adhere too. 

It is unwritten but I believe its been done before. The difficult thing is to prove it can and should actually be used for two builds. As a group build host of about 1/2 dozen builds in the last 4 years with a few more coming up. I have no issue as long it does meet the criteria. Though I would only allow it in one of the two Galleries myself. No need to let it win twice. 

[JOCKNEY]

Matchbox II Classic GB, straight off the bat, in January,  all welcome, hosted by Dave aka @Rabbit Leader and I.

 

Multi coloured plastic, unpainted if you want to go old school !

 

Go on, you know you want to 

 

Cheers Pat

[JackG]

Thanks for the clarification. 

 

It must have been a past experience from a specific year that I recall such a situation of the crossover being turned down.  Even looking at the thread 'Guidlines for GB Hosts' it does not touch upon this question, nor the 25% rule.   So every GB has their own set of rules posted, and if not clearly stated, a direct question to the moderator(s) would be prudent.

 

regards,

Jack

 

 

[stevehnz]

1 hour ago, JOCKNEY said:

Matchbox II Classic GB, straight off the bat, in January,  all welcome, hosted by Dave aka @Rabbit Leader and I.

 

Multi coloured plastic, unpainted if you want to go old school !

 

Go on, you know you want to 

 

Cheers Pat

I'll be there probably with a Do 28, I think the only MB kit I have that doesn't need rigging.

Steve.

[JOCKNEY]

4 minutes ago, stevehnz said:

I'll be there probably with a Do 28, I think the only MB kit I have that doesn't need rigging.

Steve.

Plenty of time available for Dave and I to twist your arm into building a stringy thing  

[bigbadbadge]

Thanks to all the organisers for the GBs , looking forward to the Matchbox one early on.

Chris

[exdraken]

looks rather good!

lets see what 2022 brings for my workbench in the end!

 

cheers, 

 

and thanks, 

 

Werner

[John Masters]

Looks great Enzo.  Thank you so much for the hard work organizing this!  It looks to be a fun year ahead!

[tomthounaojam]

Since, South East Asia didn't make it I started making a Mig-21, but that being said when I say Mig-21 I am like sure why not I can do some more.
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Btw if anyone need banner help, please let me know maybe I can help design a one, as I have Adobe creative suit plus I do design work for my office. 

[ArnoldAmbrose]

Gidday @Enzo Matrix, @Adam Poultney, could you sometime at your convenience please clarify the start and end dates of the "Big and British GB". I know you said 'follow the table' so I'm guessing it's 5th March to 26th June. But no hurry, plenty of time yet. Regards, Jeff.

[Adam Poultney]

6 hours ago, ArnoldAmbrose said:

Gidday @Enzo Matrix, @Adam Poultney, could you sometime at your convenience please clarify the start and end dates of the "Big and British GB". I know you said 'follow the table' so I'm guessing it's 5th March to 26th June. But no hurry, plenty of time yet. Regards, Jeff.

Those dates are accurate

[Hockeyboy76]

On 11/15/2021 at 2:42 PM, nimrod54 said:

I've just got to build something for the F/A-18 STGB... Oohh! and the Matchbox Classic GB... Oohh! Oohh! and the Bomber / Strike / Ground Attack GB... Oohh! Oohh! Oohh! and the Big and British GB... etc. etc. 

 

 

John

Oohh me too, I better get vacuuming “the” rug and earn many many many kitchen passes 

[Orso]

I see that there are some GB's that might interest me. The attack Viggen might be something for the Bomber / Strike / Ground Attack GB.

For a long time I have thinking of building a SAAB Tunnan prototype so the Prototype GB might be what is needed to get it going.

The same goes for a Meteor that is stuck in the stash.

The Matchbox classic is interesting but I will save my few Matchbox kits for the 50 year anniversary in 2023.

I must have a look at the Turning Japanese GB and see if my kit fits and perhaps there still is a Armoured car in the stash.

So I can see that there are more than enough to keep me busy.

[John Masters]

On 11/16/2021 at 7:30 PM, Corsairfoxfouruncle said:

I believe its been done before.

I have done this.  It is very confusing for me and I won't do it again.  It just proves my level of insanity and my need for attention, i.e. "aren't I clever?"

 

Tomorrow I will start reorganizing the stash for the 2022 year.  Sort out what fits where, what will be built and for which GB.  It's the kind of fun I enjoy! 🤪

[Tim R-T-C]

Talking of the crossovers, I have been tempted to build several items for a diorama in different appropriate GBs, then combine them all into the final diorama in the KUTA end of year GB.  Not sure if that would work with this year's calendar, need to have a full look through today and remind myself which GBs I actually signed up for!

[John Masters]

A rainy day here on the island...I have begun the sorting for 2022.  I have some questions regarding eligibility which I will post in the appropriate threads...but first...

 

This is almost everything I have committed to except for the Do.17, Ju.88, F-5 and F-15 GB, static or otherwise.  I'm waiting for those kits.  

 

 

 

As I said, there are a few missing--also the Sherman M3/M4 series kit tis not there.  I'm still on the fence about the 1/35th scale.  If I can find a nice 1/72nd scale tank I'd be happier.

 

--John

[desert falcon]

11 hours ago, John Masters said:

A rainy day here on the island...I have begun the sorting for 2022.  I have some questions regarding eligibility which I will post in the appropriate threads...but first...

 

This is almost everything I have committed to except for the Do.17, Ju.88, F-5 and F-15 GB, static or otherwise.  I'm waiting for those kits.  

 

 

 

As I said, there are a few missing--also the Sherman M3/M4 series kit tis not there.  I'm still on the fence about the 1/35th scale.  If I can find a nice 1/72nd scale tank I'd be happier.

 

--John

 

For 2022 you said ... ???    This would be a 10 years project for me and then I would already be behind schedule 🤣 

 

[Tim R-T-C]

12 hours ago, John Masters said:

As I said, there are a few missing--also the Sherman M3/M4 series kit tis not there.  I'm still on the fence about the 1/35th scale.  If I can find a nice 1/72nd scale tank I'd be happier.

 

--John

 

If you can get hold of them, the Rubicon 1/56 kits are nicely detailed and come with a swathe of decal options and build varients. Closer in size to the 72nd but with more detail.

 

A big plus, as far as I'm concerned, is that the tracks and wheels are moulded as a single piece - so no rubber band tracks!

[John Masters]

8 hours ago, Tim R-T-C said:

1/56

Thanks @Tim R-T-C.  Im a stickler for scale.  72nd is preferable.  I like items in my cabinets to be consistent.

[John Masters]

On 12/4/2021 at 11:24 PM, desert falcon said:

For 2022 you said ... ???    This would be a 10 years project for me and then I would already be behind schedule 🤣 

 

We shall see.  This is a best case scenario and if I am able to build 70% I'll be happy.  I really need to make some serious dents in the stash.

[Marklo]

On 12/6/2021 at 7:05 AM, John Masters said:

 I really need to make some serious dents in the stash.

I share your pain ( I think) 

 

This is the bulk of my stash (~ 75%)

 

These are my GB commits minus the Sukhoi and plus a 1/35 Challenger I bought and a Titanic that I’m fairly sure I’m getting for Christmas. There’s also a 1/48 gloster whittle lurking in one of the boxes. And I have my eye on a 1/35 Wildcat in the local toy shop and may buy a Meteor and even a Lightening for the respective GBs.

 

So seeing as how I’ll have bought around ten kits for GBs for next year ( and probably a half a dozen for GBs that didn’t get through (I have a lot of 1/144 scale migs in my stash, oh and a Wallace and grommet side car  )

 

I’m thinking that the net effect on my stash may be a very small reduction or more likely a modest increase, sigh….

 

 

Edited December 7, 2021 by Marklo

[alt-92]

On 12/6/2021 at 8:05 AM, John Masters said:

 I really need to make some serious dents in the stash.

^^

Time permitting however, I see plenty of opportunity to do so this year as far as GB themes go

[JOCKNEY]

On 27/11/2021 at 13:18, Hockeyboy76 said:

Oohh me too, I better get vacuuming “the” rug and earn many many many kitchen passes 

.

 

I thought you were doing "open part surgery" on the carpet monster to recover all those long lost parts, but really it was just you earning brownie points from SWMBO, for a while there I was so proud of you.....