Author Topic: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds  (Read 225350 times)

Offline Dr. YoKai

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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #300 on: November 21, 2017, 04:09:40 AM »
I could certainly go for another WW 1 GB. Likewise, the totally absurd sounds tailor-made for the likes of me... ;)

Offline finsrin

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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #301 on: November 21, 2017, 05:23:06 AM »
How about not just a clear the bench GB but drag out the oldest occupant of the shelf of doom. Oldest started project gets extra points. I've got one I honestly can't remember when I started it.

Have 2010 started kit-bash.  A decent start too.  Take some looking to find it.

Offline Kerick

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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #302 on: November 21, 2017, 05:28:34 AM »
I also have an M151 jeep I started in the early 90's. All it needs is the figure painted and radio antennas added.

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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #303 on: November 21, 2017, 06:14:45 AM »
A couple of suggestions:
Berlin Brigade GB - Anything with a BB camo scheme.
Stare Wars GB - anything alternative to the SW saga that makes you stare and think...that gizmo reminds me of something!

The Totally Absurd GB surely is a winner!

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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #304 on: November 26, 2017, 04:01:29 AM »
More ideas needed folks.

Here's a few more from me (but don't let me dominate things - you wouldn't like that C:-)):

  • The NMF Group Build - all bare metal or equivalent
  • The Boring Group Build - paint it grey, make it bland.  You get the idea.
  • The Liner Group Build - airliners, cruise liners etc
  • The 1 week Group Build - you only have a week to get something out
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Offline ysi_maniac

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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #305 on: November 26, 2017, 06:49:55 AM »
1 week build and 2 weeks extension ;)

Offline ysi_maniac

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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #306 on: November 26, 2017, 06:59:38 AM »
I ask to resurrect the Anachronistic GB.

BTW What is next GB? ???

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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #307 on: November 26, 2017, 09:27:46 AM »
1 week build and 2 weeks extension ;)

That's it, we're watching you... ::)
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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #308 on: November 26, 2017, 09:28:53 AM »
BTW What is next GB? ???

Don't have one yet...
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Offline ysi_maniac

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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #309 on: November 28, 2017, 02:52:57 AM »
Dassault GB: Any aircraft that can reasonably be assigned to an alternative Marcel Dassault manufacturer.
MiG GB: Any aircraft that can reasonably be assigned to an alternative Mikoyan-Guryevich manufacturer.

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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #310 on: November 29, 2017, 01:28:36 AM »
 :smiley:
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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #311 on: November 29, 2017, 05:56:15 AM »
Raised lines kit GB

Offline The Big Gimper

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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #312 on: November 29, 2017, 06:50:30 AM »
Raised lines kit GB

Raise your hand if you want this.

 ;D ;D ;D
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Offline Volkodav

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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #313 on: November 29, 2017, 11:54:14 AM »
Or one close to my wifes heart, "for gods sake just build and finish something"

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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #314 on: November 30, 2017, 02:09:00 AM »
Or one close to my wifes heart, "for gods sake just build and finish something"

Also known as the "Clear your workbench" GB...
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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #315 on: December 03, 2017, 02:56:46 AM »
Another suggestion from me:  Airships GB
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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #316 on: December 03, 2017, 04:34:38 AM »
Need more ideas/suggestions here folks...
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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #317 on: December 03, 2017, 05:47:29 AM »
This is what we have to date in no particular order:

1.   Airships GB. Full of hot air, hydrogen or helium
2.   Clear your workbench GB v1. Procrastinators unite. Tomorrow. 
3.   Clear your workbench GB v2. Drag out the oldest occupant of the shelf of doom. Oldest started project gets extra points. I've got one I honestly can't remember when I started it
4.   NMF GB. All bare metal or equivalent
5.   Boring GB. Paint it grey, make it bland.
6.   Liner GB. Airliners, cruise liners etc
7.   1 week GB. You only have a week to get something out
8.   Berlin Brigade GB. Anything with a BB camo scheme.
9.   Stare Wars GB. Anything alternative to the SW saga that makes you stare and think...that gizmo reminds me of something!
10.   WW 1 GB.
11.   Totally absurd GB. I.e. throw all practicality out the window and just have fun - you want 17 wings on that plane?
12.   Second Korean War GB. 2018-2020 time frame.
13.   Allies '46 GB.
14.   The War to end all Wars GB - in other words a WW1 GB to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the WW1 Armistice
15.   A revisit to the April Fools GB
16.   The fear and trepidation GB - previously suggested but basically you do something you generally try to avoid (e.g. a resin kit or a vacuform or a figure or even a profile).  The basic idea is to get you out of your comfort zone but with the support of others at the same time
17.   The Arab-Israeli GB - to commemorate 50yrs since the Israeli declaration of independence and the kick off of the 1948 Arab-Israeli war
18.   The Berlin Blockade GB - to commemorate 50 yrs since the start of the Berlin Blockade - this one might also be expanded into a more general "Transport" GB
19.   Tri GB. Build includes parts from three or more scales -or- parts from three or more countries –or - parts from three or more model companies.
20.   Anachronistic GB
21.   Dassault GB: Any aircraft that can reasonably be assigned to an alternative Marcel Dassault manufacturer.
22.   MiG GB: Any aircraft that can reasonably be assigned to an alternative Mikoyan-Guryevich manufacturer.
23.   Raised lines kit GB. Down with recessed lines! Long live raised panel lines!
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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #318 on: December 03, 2017, 05:48:27 AM »
You need more suggestions than that Greg, it'll water down the vote too much ---

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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #319 on: December 03, 2017, 06:17:49 AM »
My only real concern is that most of the ideas come from myself - I don't want to be seen as controlling things too much... ;)
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Offline ysi_maniac

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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #320 on: December 03, 2017, 10:43:43 AM »
Just an attempt to depurate that list: there are 2 WWI, there was a liner GB very recently.

Can I add one more? Heavy wheathered GB.

Thanks a lot. 8)

Offline finsrin

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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #321 on: December 03, 2017, 01:13:51 PM »
Along same line can be damaged GB.  From ruff use, accident, or battle damage.

Offline Kerick

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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #322 on: December 04, 2017, 12:49:05 AM »
Can the Berlin Blockade GB have Berlin Brigade camo?
I know.....I know..... ::)

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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #323 on: December 06, 2017, 08:48:41 PM »
Repair and refurbish GB.

The repair, or refurbishment of a damaged or destroyed model, complete or otherwise, or even the rebirth of an old completed model.  Then again maybe a rebirth or born again GB.

Offline tankmodeler

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Re: Ideas and Suggestions for GBs/Themed Builds
« Reply #324 on: December 07, 2017, 01:20:55 AM »
Oopsies GB

Model of a subject _after_ some sort of mishap or accident.

Steampunk GB

Some sort of steampunk related build, especially if the underlying subject is NOT steam punk related (eg. a steampunk Apollo capsule or LM)

Steam Wars GB/Steam Trek GB

Steampunked Star Wars or Trek vehicles/ships. Pick one universe, not both.

Paul