Hi there

A mysterious title for a build with a difference... :-)

This is to announce Project X - the Experimentals & Prototypes build.

Flitzer and I have been bouncing the idea for this around for a while, and it's planned as an A-UK Super Group Build this Autumn. However, if there's enough interest, we might be able to go Official on the Main Site.

The basic idea is this; Project X will encompass all types of experimental vehicles and equipment. The subjects can be actual prototypes, or have never left the drawing board. The only restriction is that models should be based on bona fide designs - whether historical, present day or from a Sci-Fi source - other than that, the sky's the limit.

What type of kits? The aim of the build is to allow all areas of Armorama - Aircraft, Armour, Figures, Sci-Fi and Warships to be represented.

Models can be in any scale and involve as much or little scratchbuilding as you like. Obviously a lot of prototypes are available as kits - particularly aircraft - but if you want to indulge in some serious "kitbashing", here's your chance.

We're aiming for a September kick-off, to end around Christmas, so announcing this now may seem a bit early, but time has a habit of running away, and it'll give a chance to see if there's sufficient interest to justify suggesting Project X to the Campaign Committee.

Peter has already designed a stunning Campaign Award... a "medal to build for!" (if you'll pardon the pun ).

Start letting your imagination run riot!

All the best

Rowan

Merlin, I’ve been acquiring more than a few “Luft46” kits lately. Would one of these be acceptable for the campaign? If so, I would have interest.

Mike

I'd be interested as long as money isn't an issue for me at that time.
Kyle

Hi Mike

A Luftwaffe '46 model would be absolutely on the mark! I don't know why, but I can imagine Flitzer will be building something along those lines too!

For myself, it'll probably be a WW2 prototype - the Northrop XP-55 Black Bullet, or the V-173 Flying Pancake look great, but then a Ho229 is rather tempting!

All the best

Rowan

COUNT ME IN GUYS. i ll tell a lil later what i ll build !!
Costas

Thanks to Rowan for the post and the kind words re the award.
So here it is....



Your comments more than welcome

Thanks and cheers
Peter
:-)

I must say this idea caught both my eye and fancy Rowan - I'd be in it this year!

Gunnie

OK I have to give it a go also. Looks like it could be a lot of fun

You know I'm in, now what to build what to build ?

and of course Flitzer's mysterious award is very nice!!!!!! One more to collect !!!!!!

im in, dont know what ill build, but im in!

might try the AA tortiose, if i can find £95 lying around!

cheers

joe

Shonen Red is here and here to stay!!! YF-35 will start it's flight soon!

I will be end if I survive the two current campaigns and one group build. I have a large collection of prototypes and X-planes from the 1920s-30s-40s & 50s.

Jeff

Count me in. I guess I can hold off on my LHX and JSF's or I'll just get a another kit.

Would the SR-71 count for this?

Hi REMF11M

An SR-71 sounds fine... but a YF-12 would be even cooler!

Have fun

Rowan

Since the RAH-66 was cancelled, can it be in the Project X?

Hi Shonnen baby....
unless someone says different I'd say the RAH-66 is fine.

Not decided what I'm going to build yet, but am leaning towards the Fw TL Jaeger Entwurf lll by Planet.

Cheers
Peter

im definatly up for this one! i've got a couple of books about german secret projects in ww2 so i'll probably be looking at a luft 46 type project.

Hi Phil...


Step right this way........
Any ideas yet?

Cheers
Peter

i might have to bow out of this gents,

im struggling to find a suitable kit, even if i do branch out away from british armour.

i was thinking of the AA tortoise, i would like to build it, buts its very expensive.

if anyone has any suggestions i would appreciate it!

cheers

joe

Hi Joe,



Don't be hasty Joe...its not due to start till September. You may think of something by then.
You're always welcome if you decide to do it...I hope you do.

In the meantime...get thi' thinking cap on mate.
Cheers
Peter

count me in! I fancy doing my huckebein in an afican safari setting with gecko graphics
and if time is ok my flak panther

I'm in. Maybe I should do a Soviet T-72 with triple ERA for their "disinfomatsiya" of US Congressmen...

nah...

I've got so much I could do...I would love to do either a USS Montana (scrapped in the yards) or the proposed 80's New Jersey refit with the Harrier jump ramps but I am not sure I am ready to tackle such a major set of conversions...I guess I have time to work on it.

Hi Jaques

It would be awesome to get some ships in this! The aim has always been to make Project X as inclusive and varied as possible.

All the best

Rowan

I'd like to join. Time allowing I will be building Tamiya's 1/72 Boeing X-32 JSF. That OK?