Author Topic: Floaty GB Rules  (Read 21087 times)

Offline jcf

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Re: Floaty GB Rules
« Reply #25 on: February 12, 2015, 07:26:59 AM »
Make a Navy or Marine Corps hovercraft and/or display it wet and it'll be okay  :)

There are currently probably more hovercraft in use by police/fire/rescue/sheriff etc. than any military service,
and hovercraft are rarely used over dry land.
They just work better in the wet.  ;)

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Re: Floaty GB Rules
« Reply #26 on: February 12, 2015, 09:59:57 AM »
The RNLI have hovercraft lifeboats for use in difficult tidal/shallow areas like Morecambe Bay:



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RNLI_hovercraft_lifeboat
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Re: Floaty GB Rules
« Reply #27 on: March 08, 2015, 02:10:04 AM »
Canadian Coast Guard use quite a few hovercraft, even use them for breaking up ice

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Re: Floaty GB Rules
« Reply #28 on: March 08, 2015, 03:08:19 AM »
 Well, I decided to go with a submarine first, but I'll get some fans over the waves regardless. The weather hasn't been co-operating here in Texas, so build time has been a bit constrained. Thanks for the encouragement, colleagues.

Offline Steve Blazo

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Re: Floaty GB Rules
« Reply #29 on: March 13, 2015, 12:05:31 AM »
Does it have to be a recent build, or can a be a build already done ?
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Re: Floaty GB Rules
« Reply #30 on: March 13, 2015, 08:44:24 AM »
You have to complete the build during the allotted time period.  Already started projects can be entered (after approval) but not already finished projects.
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Re: Floaty GB Rules
« Reply #31 on: March 14, 2015, 09:42:04 PM »
How about an incomplete or interim standard build, i.e. I had something in mind but changed my mind because of some new information I recently came across but will not be able to complete it in the manner I now desire?  Is it permitted to complete it to a preliminary standard, plastic bits and bobs but with the intent of detailing it down the track with PE once acquired?

I was initially going to finish my modernised KGV and was considering a 16" batch II KGV (as opposed to a Lion) either WWII or post war modernised configuration and / or, depending on time, a Nelson type 14" battlecruiser, but after seeing a very interesting photo I have now pulled a completely different kit out of the stash.  I have everything I need for a basic build but will not be able to get all the required detail sets in time, is it acceptable to complete and submit a model completed to an interim standard?

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Re: Floaty GB Rules
« Reply #32 on: March 15, 2015, 06:39:55 AM »
I don't see why not.  Shoot me a PM with the specifics so we can be sure.
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Re: Floaty GB Rules
« Reply #33 on: March 23, 2015, 09:30:52 PM »
I don't know if anyone's (even me) asked yet but can we have an extension? ???

I'm sure my build wont be finished by the end date. :icon_crap:

It might not make it by the end of a regular extension, either, but there's more chance of it. :-\
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Re: Floaty GB Rules
« Reply #34 on: March 23, 2015, 11:47:21 PM »
Sounds like some people might want a life preserver ring thrown ...

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Offline LemonJello

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Re: Floaty GB Rules
« Reply #35 on: March 24, 2015, 12:29:28 AM »
I don't know if anyone's (even me) asked yet but can we have an extension? ???

I'm sure my build wont be finished by the end date. :icon_crap:

It might not make it by the end of a regular extension, either, but there's more chance of it. :-\

It's going to be pretty tight for me to wrap my project up - daughter's soccer and son's college visit are going to eat up my available time.

I'll second the motion for an extension.

Offline Spey Phantom

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Re: Floaty GB Rules
« Reply #36 on: March 24, 2015, 01:55:16 AM »
i need more time to finish my project aswell  ???
on the bench:
-various models

on the drawing board:
-various 1/72 TinTin aircraft
-1/72 Eurocopter Tiger (Belgian Army)
-various other 1/72 and 1/144 aircraft

Offline Cliffy B

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Re: Floaty GB Rules
« Reply #37 on: March 24, 2015, 01:59:56 AM »
Stand by by for extension info.  The brass is conferring  ;)
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Re: Floaty GB Rules
« Reply #38 on: March 24, 2015, 03:31:14 AM »
Attention all hands an extension has been granted.  All work must cease by 23:59 on April 14.  No further extensions will be granted so hustle up!

As you were  :)
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Offline Volkodav

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Re: Floaty GB Rules
« Reply #39 on: March 24, 2015, 06:52:52 PM »
I was excited and appreciative of the extension until I realised it coincides with school holidays and zero chance of doing anything that doesn't involve food, drinks, mine craft, Disney Infinity, Skylanders or Lego Batman.

If its not finished before then two weeks will make no difference.

Offline Dr. YoKai

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Re: Floaty GB Rules
« Reply #40 on: March 30, 2015, 07:56:30 AM »
Sounds like some people might want a life preserver ring thrown ...




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Offline Spey Phantom

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Re: Floaty GB Rules
« Reply #41 on: April 01, 2015, 10:12:50 PM »
i have finished my entry, but there appears to be no finished builds/profiles thread  ???
on the bench:
-various models

on the drawing board:
-various 1/72 TinTin aircraft
-1/72 Eurocopter Tiger (Belgian Army)
-various other 1/72 and 1/144 aircraft

Offline Cliffy B

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Re: Floaty GB Rules
« Reply #42 on: April 01, 2015, 11:37:11 PM »
Been sleeping in the pilothouse too often apparently.  Issue has been addressed and solved.  The coffee mess is working once again.  As you were!
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