So what's the question?
~ Jeff

Well, basically a Campaign starts with a kit or kits, then go from there. This is an unusual question so I would want to ask our Campaign Guru a ruling as to what is allowed.

Well Gary? Can a Campaign be started (as what is being proposed) by just using basic materials to create the subject matter without a plastic or resin kit to start with?






~ Jeff

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Well, basically a Campaign starts with a kit or kits, then go from there. This is an unusual question so I would want to ask our Campaign Guru a ruling as to what is allowed.

Well Gary? Can a Campaign be started (as what is being proposed) by just using basic materials to create the subject matter without a plastic or resin kit to start with?






~ Jeff

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Hi Jeff, not sure what (if any) rules Gary has about this situation, but if as Leader you just want Shermans and don't mind scratch-building then there's no reason I can see for refusing just because he doesn't start with an existing kit. I for one would be very interested to see how he gets on! But ultimately as Leader it's your call...

Tom

Jeff,

It may be a bit of a spoiler, but this is my build plan:

I used Excel to compare various Sherman measurements listed online against an inexpensive but less-accurate "1:32 Classic ScrewTite M4A3" and an actual Sherman E8 on Fort Meade. Then, with 8.5 x 11 paper model sheets in hand, I used over-sized printers to scale the sheets up to the size I want to build. The (now 36" x 48") sheets will be transferred (or rubber cemented) to 1/4 plywood for the welded-plate hull and some of the flat/raised details, while stacks of Styrofoam will be carved/puttied/sculpted/fiberglassed into the (cast M4) turret. Some parts (wheels) will be built up from plastic and cardstock, to be molded for cast-resin appliqués. Other parts will be made of PVC, carved of wood or cast in other materials. Anyway.... "Multimedia Scratch-Building” is the name of my game. Or "Hording", if you ask my wife. I want to save the rest of the details for the progress/reveal.

Scratchbuilding:
If this build style doesn't fit into your campaign, I won't be offended. I appreciate the focus of the site, as it IS called Kit Maker Network. I am here to play by your rules, not change everyone else's hobby site.
I know kit manufacturers are sometimes more supportive, by buying advertising space and providing kits for reviews, if they see their interests being preserved. Other companies see ANY modeling (including scratchbuilding) as providing potential customers.

Either way, I will save the link to Armorama and post a link to build photos (for those interested) when I get done. I have definately decided on building a Sherman Calliope, and plan to lean heavily on any research or build photos I can find.

I know the campaign has not yet started, but here are a couple of photos of a 1/16 scale sherman I have on my work bench.





I'll post a few more in a couple of weeks when I have more done.

Tom

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I know the campaign has not yet started, but here are a couple of photos of a 1/16 scale sherman I have on my work bench.





I'll post a few more in a couple of weeks when I have more done.

Tom

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Tom if you know this Campaign hasn't started yet, then why post pictures? PLUS, the number one rule here is it 1) Must not be started, so this build cannot be allowed for this Campaign. It may however be allowed in the Large Scale Campaign... but still, hold off on posting any pictures of the build please AND the ruling there is that it may not be more than 50% started or built.

From what I have seen so far it looks very close to that percentage.


HTH and thanks for your enthusiasm!




~ Jeff

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I know the campaign has not yet started, but here are a couple of photos of a 1/16 scale sherman I have on my work bench.





I'll post a few more in a couple of weeks when I have more done.

Tom

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Tom if you know this Campaign hasn't started yet, then why post pictures? PLUS, the number one rule here is it 1) Must not be started, so this build cannot be allowed for this Campaign. It may however be allowed in the Large Scale Campaign... but still, hold off on posting any pictures of the build please AND the ruling there is that it may not be more than 50% started or built.

From what I have seen so far it looks very close to that percentage.


HTH and thanks for your enthusiasm!




~ Jeff

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I understand the this can not be included in this campaign, however, I just wanted to get folks juiced up about the Sherman campaign.
As for the large scale campaign I have the 1/24 Pz II ready to start when the time comes.
As for Getting them finished campaign, (Sigh) I have way too many choices to pick from, and will be looking at that campaign in September.

Tom

I think it's a very cool model Tom, thanks for sharing it. It certainly doesn't fit within the timeline or unstarted rules of this campaign, but it sure is a Sherman and nice to see. Makes me look forward that much more to the model(s) you, and everyone else, will do when the campaign actually gets started!

Michael

Jeff,

Totally your campaign and your rules man! I just thought the "Free For All" post was a bit, well, barbed.

I do love the Sherman though, and am looking forward to getting started. Hopefully 5 months is enough time to make up my mind which one to build. Right now, I'm looking forward to January for a break in the heat!

Michael

Gary,
How do I remove the two photos that I have posted that has caused so much concern.
The FAQs says to click the edit button on the post, but I was not able to find it.
I apparently can't delete the photos from my set of photos.
Can you help me?

Thanks,
Tom Moon

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Gary,
How do I remove the two photos that I have posted that has caused so much concern.
The FAQs says to click the edit button on the post, but I was not able to find it.
I apparently can't delete the photos from my set of photos.
Can you help me?

Thanks,
Tom Moon

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Please take the entire post down. It apparently has cause too much trouble.

Thanks,
Tom Moon

The Edit button only works for 10 or 15 minutes after you post. I think some user was abusing the ability to edit a post by changing his post days afterwards. A forum moderator can help with editing/deleting a post. I have such powers in the Campaigns forum but not in any of the others. I can help with a gallery problem.

Did you want the pictures removed from the post or the entire post?