Poll

What Group Builds would you like to see in 2018?

Everyday objects GB
10 (5.9%)
Second Korean War GB
14 (8.3%)
Allies '46 GB
22 (13%)
The totally absurd GB
6 (3.6%)
The War to end all Wars GB
4 (2.4%)
April Fools GB
2 (1.2%)
The fear and trepidation GB
4 (2.4%)
The Arab-Israeli GB
5 (3%)
The Berlin Blockade GB
2 (1.2%)
Tri GB
4 (2.4%)
Clear your workbench GB v1. Procrastinators unite. Tomorrow.
10 (5.9%)
Clear your workbench GB v2. Drag out the oldest occupant of the shelf of doom.
5 (3%)
Berlin Brigade GB
4 (2.4%)
Stare Wars GB - anything alternative to the SW saga that makes you stare and think
6 (3.6%)
NMF Group Build
3 (1.8%)
Boring Group Build
0 (0%)
Liner Group Build
5 (3%)
1 week Group Build
3 (1.8%)
Anachronistic GB
11 (6.5%)
Dassault GB
8 (4.7%)
MiG GB
11 (6.5%)
Raised lines kit GB
3 (1.8%)
Airships GB
4 (2.4%)
Repair and refurbish GB
13 (7.7%)
Oopsies GB
2 (1.2%)
Punked GB
2 (1.2%)
Heavy wheathered GB
6 (3.6%)

Total Members Voted: 34

Voting closed: January 22, 2018, 03:24:46 AM

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2018 Group Build Poll
« on: January 01, 2018, 03:24:46 AM »
Ok folks,  time to vote on which Group Builds you would like to see in 2018.  I have put up all the suggestions proposed in the last 12mths.  See here for more info on each - starting at about Reply#290.  Also feel free to ask.

Poll will run for 3wks.  Each member gets 5 votes and you are able to change your mind if you so desire (e.g. to help whittle down the results if you se your preferred is not going anywhere).  Campaigning to get your favourites picked is allowed.

Plan is to have the first new GB start no later than 1st Feb 2018.
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Re: 2018 Group Build Poll
« Reply #1 on: January 01, 2018, 09:31:39 PM »
Just curious if the two clear you bench GBs will have preferential voting?

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Re: 2018 Group Build Poll
« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2018, 02:29:54 AM »
I can merge them as one if people wish.
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Re: 2018 Group Build Poll
« Reply #3 on: January 02, 2018, 10:36:59 AM »
Just thinking of what would happen if neither got up but their combined vote would have got one of them up.

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Re: 2018 Group Build Poll
« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2018, 01:44:06 AM »
Just thinking of what would happen if neither got up but their combined vote would have got one of them up.

I will decide (in conjunction with the other moderators) at the time should that be the case.
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Re: 2018 Group Build Poll
« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2018, 04:46:48 AM »
Cool

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Re: 2018 Group Build Poll
« Reply #6 on: January 06, 2018, 05:50:47 AM »
Need more votes people!!! >:(
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Re: 2018 Group Build Poll
« Reply #7 on: January 06, 2018, 10:15:25 AM »
Sorry, just nothing there that turns my crank

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Re: 2018 Group Build Poll
« Reply #8 on: January 06, 2018, 09:57:18 PM »
Need more votes people!!! >:(
So... I have removed my vote for 3, and I voted for 5, all right... :smiley:

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Re: 2018 Group Build Poll
« Reply #9 on: January 07, 2018, 12:24:41 AM »
Allies '46 looking like a sure thing.
Browsed stash and came up with a scale-o-rama plan.
Kits are set aside.

Happens to also qualify for Tri GB (kits of three model companies 1/3) which accommodates land, sea, air, space.....
« Last Edit: January 22, 2018, 10:32:32 AM by finsrin »

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Re: 2018 Group Build Poll
« Reply #10 on: January 15, 2018, 02:58:38 AM »
Last week folks and only 25 people have voted.  Have your say now!
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Re: 2018 Group Build Poll
« Reply #11 on: January 16, 2018, 02:56:28 AM »
Starting to think I need to press gang some voters here... >:(
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Re: 2018 Group Build Poll
« Reply #12 on: January 16, 2018, 04:06:23 AM »
Starting to think I need to press gang some voters here... >:(

How about we put the non voters in "The Cooler" for 30 days which is my back deck @ -16 degrees C.
Work in progress ::

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Re: 2018 Group Build Poll
« Reply #13 on: January 16, 2018, 04:51:28 AM »
OK, I voted, but like I said above, nothing turns my crank ----

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Re: 2018 Group Build Poll
« Reply #14 on: January 16, 2018, 02:20:22 PM »
cool can I vote again?

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Re: 2018 Group Build Poll
« Reply #15 on: January 19, 2018, 02:57:46 AM »
I've voted.  :smiley:

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Re: 2018 Group Build Poll
« Reply #16 on: January 19, 2018, 03:48:41 AM »
Voted last week, cool to see Allies 46 suggestion is doing well!  :smiley:
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Re: 2018 Group Build Poll
« Reply #17 on: January 19, 2018, 07:06:44 AM »
I voted too!
Allies 46 could be interesting and I definitely have some candidates for repair and refurbish.

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Re: 2018 Group Build Poll
« Reply #18 on: January 19, 2018, 09:38:13 AM »
It is possible that Anachronistic GB or Dassault GB or MiG GB (all ideas were mine) are chosen. In that case I will be volunteer to moderate one or two of them. :smiley: ;) 8)
« Last Edit: January 19, 2018, 09:41:45 AM by ysi_maniac »

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Re: 2018 Group Build Poll
« Reply #19 on: January 20, 2018, 06:10:32 AM »
It is possible that Anachronistic GB or Dassault GB or MiG GB (all ideas were mine) are chosen...

And I voted for all three  ;D  Great suggestions  :smiley:
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Re: 2018 Group Build Poll
« Reply #20 on: January 20, 2018, 12:01:04 PM »
^^^^
Thanks !  :smiley: ;)

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Re: 2018 Group Build Poll
« Reply #21 on: January 20, 2018, 01:34:30 PM »
After years or Luft'46 promo by model companies, books, etc....  Getting a top vote response for Allies '46 is most interesting !
Am sure BTS bunch will do this good.
« Last Edit: January 20, 2018, 03:30:34 PM by finsrin »

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Re: 2018 Group Build Poll
« Reply #22 on: January 21, 2018, 02:34:25 AM »
Oh dear...at this stage we may need to do a second round of voting to sort out the top 5 or so...

If anyone who has posted a vote that is not going to win (like I have multiple times), and they want to adjust their vote now is the time to do it.  You can change your votes in the poll.
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Re: 2018 Group Build Poll
« Reply #23 on: January 21, 2018, 04:33:45 AM »
Oh dear...at this stage we may need to do a second round of voting to sort out the top 5 or so...

That's the way The Airfix Tribute Forum run their GB polls Greg, IIRC it runs to three separate polls to whittle it down.  It sorts out the chaff so to speak.

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Re: 2018 Group Build Poll
« Reply #24 on: January 21, 2018, 05:26:24 AM »
We'll see where we end up.  I might simply choose what I want too... >:D
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Re: 2018 Group Build Poll
« Reply #25 on: January 21, 2018, 06:11:17 AM »
It might be best to consider combining several of the proposed group builds in to one as they all follow a similar theme:

Clear your workbench V1 and V2 GB might benefit everyone if these two group builds were combined with the Repair and Refurbish GB and the Ooopsies GB. 

This would alleviate some of the current 'blockage' we are experiencing in the selection process.   



I also revisited my own selections in the current list and changed several of my votes as suggested. 
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Re: 2018 Group Build Poll
« Reply #26 on: January 21, 2018, 08:40:35 AM »
I've made a slight adjustment to my votes.

I did notice that the 'Boring GB' hasn't aroused much interest.  :D

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Re: 2018 Group Build Poll
« Reply #27 on: January 21, 2018, 12:02:22 PM »
It might be best to consider combining several of the proposed group builds in to one as they all follow a similar theme:

Clear your workbench V1 and V2 GB might benefit everyone if these two group builds were combined with the Repair and Refurbish GB and the Ooopsies GB. 

This would alleviate some of the current 'blockage' we are experiencing in the selection process.   



I also revisited my own selections in the current list and changed several of my votes as suggested.

I vote for that.....

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Re: 2018 Group Build Poll
« Reply #28 on: January 22, 2018, 06:08:41 AM »
Placed an indication of desires.


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Re: 2018 Group Build Poll
« Reply #29 on: January 23, 2018, 02:15:27 AM »
Ok folks,

Based upon the vote (and not my own nefarious actions as some might suspect ::)), the results are as follows:

Allies '46 GB
Second Korean War GB
Repair and refurbish GB
Anachronistic GB
MiG GB
Everyday objects GB
Clear your workbench GB v1. Procrastinators unite. Tomorrow.

Given there was also a second "Clear your workbench" option which also garnered votes, I am prepared to merge both it and the one above to give a combined Clear your workbench GB a chance.

This would then result in something such as the following calendar:

Allies '46 GB: 1 Feb - 31 Mar
Second Korean War GB: 1 Apr - 31 May
Repair and refurbish GB: 1 Jun - 31 Jul
Anachronistic GB:  1 Aug - 30 Sep
MiG GB:  1 Oct - 30 Nov
Everyday objects GB: 1 Dec - 31 Jan 2018
Clear your workbench GB - propose this be run concurrently with above, possible over an extended period throughout the year.  This allows people to enter anything they finally get finished this year (either carrying over already from your bench of doom or from failed GB builds etc).

If anyone has an issue with this, please let me know either by posting here or by PM'ing me.
« Last Edit: January 23, 2018, 02:17:44 AM by GTX_Admin »
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Re: 2018 Group Build Poll
« Reply #30 on: January 23, 2018, 03:14:51 AM »
I'm in favor of this proposal! (for what that's worth)

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Re: 2018 Group Build Poll
« Reply #31 on: January 23, 2018, 04:33:44 AM »
Works for me.

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Re: 2018 Group Build Poll
« Reply #32 on: January 23, 2018, 05:36:53 AM »
<snip>
Allies '46 GB: 1 Feb - 31 Mar
Second Korean War GB: 1 Apr - 31 May
Repair and refurbish GB: 1 Jun - 31 Jul
Anachronistic GB:  1 Aug - 30 Sep
MiG GB:  1 Oct - 30 Nov
Everyday objects GB: 1 Dec - 31 Jan 2018
Clear your workbench GB - propose this be run concurrently with above, possible over an extended period throughout the year.  This allows people to enter anything they finally get finished this year (either carrying over already from your bench of doom or from failed GB builds etc).
<snip>

This looks like a fine plan of action. I may even get to participate now that LemonJello Heavy Industries has relocated to NoVA.

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Re: 2018 Group Build Poll
« Reply #33 on: January 23, 2018, 09:08:11 AM »
Oh Ah,,, sensed a disturbance in the Force as if a rush for Allies '46 related kits and effort to clear building space !
« Last Edit: January 23, 2018, 03:51:31 PM by finsrin »

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Re: 2018 Group Build Poll
« Reply #34 on: January 23, 2018, 09:36:41 AM »
I love it when a plan comes together!

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Re: 2018 Group Build Poll
« Reply #35 on: January 23, 2018, 10:01:42 PM »
I like your thinking here, Mr GTX!

Will look forward to playing along in quite a few of these GBs.

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Re: 2018 Group Build Poll
« Reply #36 on: January 24, 2018, 01:53:18 AM »
I will be needing Moderators to volunteer (or be volunteered...)
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Re: 2018 Group Build Poll
« Reply #37 on: January 24, 2018, 04:10:51 AM »
Feeling guilty 8) of Anachronistic, MiG, and 2nd Korean War GB; I really would like to moderate and participate in first one (anachronistic) and can accept this high responsability in the other two. :D ;)
« Last Edit: January 24, 2018, 04:12:54 AM by ysi_maniac »

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Re: 2018 Group Build Poll
« Reply #38 on: January 24, 2018, 07:48:32 AM »
I will be needing Moderators to volunteer (or be volunteered...)

Feel free to let me know if you're in a pinch and I'll "volunteer".

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Re: 2018 Group Build Poll
« Reply #39 on: January 25, 2018, 05:26:22 AM »
I will be needing Moderators to volunteer (or be volunteered...)

I can do Allies GB if its not taken
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Re: 2018 Group Build Poll
« Reply #40 on: January 26, 2018, 02:57:43 AM »
I will be needing Moderators to volunteer (or be volunteered...)

I can do Allies GB if its not taken

Offer accepted.
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