Hi all,

Due to possible other commitments I'll have to bring the startdate for the groupbuild forward a bit, and will start on the first of September. If you are not ready by then is not a big problem, you can join any time you want/are ready. If you are joining in, please post in this tread what you are planning on building.

I'll be building the Italeri 'Commando Jeep'.


Cheers
Henk

Thank you Henk,

I will be building the Italeri Kubelwagen 1/35

I've already start my Tamiya Horch...

WC

Henk:

You can count me in. I'm contacting someone about purchasing the Tamiya Panther G (late version), even as I type. So, barring any unforeseen difficulties, this will be my kit for the build.

I'm currently trying to make a decent representation of the Renault UE 630(f) mit Pak 35/36, and this is pretty trying (I'm nearing completion of the RPM kit of this subject, with the DML Pak). It will be nice to switch to the Tamiya Panther, where everything just falls in place. I think that a troublefree kit like this will let me concentrate on getting a better handle on the basics, and this is what I hope to get from the group build.

Thanks for organizing this, Henk. I really look forward to learning a lot and having a lot of fun.


Dave

Tamiya Matilda AND Universal Carrier.

Henk, what are the "rules" or guidelines for this build?

I want to do a Tamiya SU-122... one color, no turret, what could possibly go wron...go wron...go wron... anyway it sounds like fun. Thanks, Henk.

Rob,

I'm using the term 'Groupbuild' loosely, the objective of this is to have a OOB build of a 'simple' kit, with plenty of explanation of the basic building and painting skills for those who consider themselfs newbees or returnees or such.
Rather than just posting pictures of my building a kit, I want to encourage as many as possible, many who have not posted photos before, to post pics of their progress and finished work. Safety in numbers perhaps?
The rules, as this is not an offical campaign or such and there are no coloured ribbons to be won, are simple,
Build a model OOB
Paint using brushes
have fun.

Cheers
Henk

I know it wasn't an official one, that's why I put rules in quotations. I was just wondering what was expected from participants. Seems like you also want sort of a step-by-step documentation (photo and text) of the build as well?

Like I said earlier,i've got an Opel truck started and covered
with black primer.

Was planning on painting it grey and full of supplies.

Im in Henk, Italieri commando car.

I'll be doing the 'step by step', with plenty of pictures and explanations. Participants may (and will be encouraged to) post as many pictures as they want, or feel happy with, but that is not a requirement to partake.

Just to clarify, here are the 'guidelines' for the participants.

1 model must be out of the box.
2 no aftermarket parts or details.
3 no 'major' modifications, other than perhaps thinning a mudguard or so with sand paper.
4 filler can be used if neccessary, to fill a seam or such, but no major re-shaping of 'errors' of the model. OOB means OOB in this case.
5 painting with a brush.
6 you are encouraged to post progress photos, but you don't have to.

7 no 'dressing up' of models this time around.
8 small mishaps are for learning, so this will be a 'clean' build without mud or stowage to cover any errors. ( I may well regret this... :-) )

Some thoughts
This is mainly for those who feel that they lack the basic skills or experience to build (and display) models. Thats why I want to keep it simple and without any fancy tricks. This does not mean that I want to exclude anybody, as we can all learn something new or different every day, but I want to encourage the 'newbees', not intimidate them. Sorry to be a bit blund about this, but the reason I came up with this is because there are a lot of people out here who comment that they are 'to intimidated' to show their efforts. So lets all join in the spirit and just build a nice model.

Ben,
The Horch is a good example of the type of kit we are talking about, just hold your horses untill the first..

Tony,
Is that the Italeri one? Another good example that a kit need not be expensive or have 800 parts to be good. As for filling the back with supplies, see above, a few drums would be o.k., but lets not get carried away.

John,
Commando car is a nice little kit, I remember building it many moons ago as a kid, looking forward to doing it again.

Cheers
Henk

I think that this is where I'll give myself a bit of latitude. After all, I've only used my compressor and airbrush a couple of times (an infant daughter keeps me from getting too many kits to the point of painting :-) ). Of course I won't be trying any fancy cammo schemes with it, but I definitely need every opportunity I can get to practice. I hope that this won't cause too much heartburn with any of the other participants.


Dave

Hello All
I'm in on this one. This is a cool idea. Just started building the Testors Opel Blitz. I will try to post some pictures. Adam

Once again, count me in. I'll build the Academy M1025 Humvee in ODS markings. I'll have to see how good my brush-painting skills are since I don't yet have an airbrush.

I'll give this one a whirl. Going to whack at Tamiya's 250/9.

BTW, permissible to replace clunk parts with strip stock? Although not truly OOB, it's a basic building skill.

Jed

Henk,

I think I will start on another piece when the time comes. Besides, I need to take better pictures.

Can we use spray cans?

WC

Ben,

As spraycans are available, at relative low cost, at most hobbyshops, yes, it would be a good idea to see the use of a rattlecan. No camo this time though...

Cheers
Henk

Looking at the Tamiya 250/9, I get the urge to replace the clunky bits, so will switch to the italeri WW2 Jeep. Will keep it nice and simple.

Jed

It's hard to resist upgrading the kit if after market accessories are available. I think I may throw my hat into the ring with one of the old Matchbox kits. Nothing really available to add to them so there is little to tempt me.

It'll be a good idea to post link to all of your builds within an official thread for ease of navigation.
I'm quite intereste to see how this works out.

Henk

If the academy M-151A1 WITH 105mm RECOILLESS GUN is suitable i'm in.

I only build OOB at the moment, but usually use an airbrush, so it'll be nice to return to 20 years ago and get the brushes out again.

Andy

Thanks to a good friend, I have the Tamiya "Jimmy," or "Deuce and a half" from World War II in stock - it looks very nice straight from the box, and being a Tamiya kit its very easy to build.

Since I don´t have an airbrush, rule number 5 is really easy... :-)

Another easy and allmost perfect kit at a very reasonable price is the trumpeter KV´ series if anybody needs inspiration.

Hey Henk,

Im in I have the Italeri Commando Car as well. I also have a Centurion AVRE on the go at the moment, but that can be put on the back burner.

Lets bring it on !!

Kev

I'm just glad he doesn't require tube glue.