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Kitbash / Frankenstein GB - Rules Thread
« on: January 15, 2025, 03:11:29 AM »
This is the Rules Thread for the  Kitbash / Frankenstein GB.
THe GB wil run for Three months, from Midnight (local) of st February 2025 until midnight (local) of 1st May 2025.
The idea of the GB is use major parts from two or more kits to produce a unique model. Examples include putting the turret from one type of AFV onto the hull of another, mating the wings from one type of aircraft with the fuselage of another type, or using various odd bits and pieces to make a spaceship, you get the idea . . .
If you're unsure if your idea qualifies, make a Post in the chat thread.


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« Last Edit: January 15, 2025, 05:41:41 AM by robunos »
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Re: Kitbash / Frankenstein GB - Rules Thread
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2025, 05:40:07 AM »
Ok, that sets some context. Seemed a bit airy and vague as a GB theme

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Re: Kitbash / Frankenstein GB - Rules Thread
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2025, 05:48:09 AM »
I’m looking forward to this one! Now I should decide if I want to do the Osprey/Cheyenne cross or the F16XL with a forward fuselage of a two seat F-16. Maybe both in Israeli decals.

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Re: Kitbash / Frankenstein GB - Rules Thread
« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2025, 01:52:09 AM »
Hmmm, so, basically, just about anything goes as the theme is pretty much the definition of kit-bashing… 🤔
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Re: Kitbash / Frankenstein GB - Rules Thread
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2025, 04:50:05 AM »
And here I was looking for a Frankenstein figure I could kitbash...

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Re: Kitbash / Frankenstein GB - Rules Thread
« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2025, 06:38:24 PM »
Does anyone know of a cheap supplier of Frankincense?

I need to up my modelling mojo and I read that this stuff does wonders.
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Re: Kitbash / Frankenstein GB - Rules Thread
« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2025, 03:03:31 AM »
I have concepts of a plan... 8)
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Re: Kitbash / Frankenstein GB - Rules Thread
« Reply #7 on: February 01, 2025, 03:13:15 AM »
I have concepts of a plan... 8)

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Re: Kitbash / Frankenstein GB - Rules Thread
« Reply #8 on: April 04, 2025, 12:33:42 PM »
Does mixing a kit with bits and pieces of multiple conversions count?  I'm playing with the idea of a developed Vulture powering a Tempest variant, but with Tempest MkI radaitors.

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Re: Kitbash / Frankenstein GB - Rules Thread
« Reply #9 on: April 04, 2025, 07:33:59 PM »
Yeah, go for it, but bear in mind, this Group Build finishes at the end of this month . . .

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Re: Kitbash / Frankenstein GB - Rules Thread
« Reply #10 on: April 05, 2025, 01:20:43 AM »
Does mixing a kit with bits and pieces of multiple conversions count?  I'm playing with the idea of a developed Vulture powering a Tempest variant, but with Tempest MkI radaitors.

Interesting
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Re: Kitbash / Frankenstein GB - Rules Thread
« Reply #11 on: April 05, 2025, 05:11:21 AM »
Something I've been playing with.  Not certain I'll be able to do anything at this time, got a lot of things vying for my time and energy.

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Re: Kitbash / Frankenstein GB - Rules Thread
« Reply #12 on: April 11, 2025, 12:19:20 PM »
Won't be able to do it, but there's one that's been stewing in my head for a while.  The inspiration was comparing the DeHavilland Gyron to the original P&W J58-P-2, from before it was adapted to the A-12 et al.  The two engines are very similar in size, architecture, and power and I keep thinking of a Gyron Major that would be equivalent to the J58-P-20 for the Blackbird.  So, my thought is to take a 1/48 Bristol T.188, fit it with 1/72 engine nacelles from a SR-71, and modify the cockpit to incorporate side by side 1/72 seats and panels.  I'm thinking it would be labelled an R.188B to hide the program as an expanded research effort.

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Re: Kitbash / Frankenstein GB - Rules Thread
« Reply #13 on: April 18, 2025, 06:44:57 AM »
I will be the first to ask...is there any chance of an extension?
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Re: Kitbash / Frankenstein GB - Rules Thread
« Reply #14 on: April 18, 2025, 07:56:36 PM »
Oh, I think so . . . any body who wants one, shout up !

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Re: Kitbash / Frankenstein GB - Rules Thread
« Reply #15 on: April 19, 2025, 12:48:06 AM »
I second the extension request :smiley:

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Re: Kitbash / Frankenstein GB - Rules Thread
« Reply #16 on: April 19, 2025, 01:15:10 AM »
It might just come in handy……

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Re: Kitbash / Frankenstein GB - Rules Thread
« Reply #17 on: April 19, 2025, 02:32:38 AM »
Extensions are available if you need them . . .

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Re: Kitbash / Frankenstein GB - Rules Thread
« Reply #18 on: April 19, 2025, 06:01:00 PM »
I think I might just make it but an extension would take some of the pressure off   :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

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Re: Kitbash / Frankenstein GB - Rules Thread
« Reply #19 on: April 19, 2025, 09:03:10 PM »
I would like an extension please. RW is slowing me down.

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Re: Kitbash / Frankenstein GB - Rules Thread
« Reply #20 on: April 22, 2025, 05:59:06 AM »
So, after due consideration (and checking with the boss), I can now announce that this Group Build has been extended by two weeks, and will now finish on Monday May 14th . . .

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Re: Kitbash / Frankenstein GB - Rules Thread
« Reply #21 on: April 22, 2025, 04:28:48 PM »
An extra two weeks will give me plenty of time to question my life choices and slip deeper into the insanity that is masking my build.


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Re: Kitbash / Frankenstein GB - Rules Thread
« Reply #22 on: April 22, 2025, 10:39:28 PM »
Thanks for the extension!

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Re: Kitbash / Frankenstein GB - Rules Thread
« Reply #23 on: April 23, 2025, 12:51:33 AM »
 :smiley:
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Re: Kitbash / Frankenstein GB - Rules Thread
« Reply #24 on: April 23, 2025, 02:30:40 AM »
Thanks for that,  gives me time to work on a back story  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

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