Has there ever been a Sci-Fi group build here? I’ve never seen a thread for it but several other categories have them.
Is anyone interested? [?][?][:)][:D][:)][:D]
-Mark
Sounds fun! Any particular topic you’re thinking of?
I hadn’t thought of a topic yet because I didn’t know what the other modelers have on their shelves. I have a ton of sci-fi kits just waiting to be built. I’m game for Star Trek, Star Wars, B5, Robotech/Macross, Gundam, whatever…
-Mark
Well, Lord knows I have a lot of Trek. There’s also a 1/144 Gundam in the mix, as well as a B5 station. I’m going to be ordering Skyhook’s Planet Express from Futurama soon with my Christmas cash! [:D] I’d be up for doing the Gundam, as I already have three projects on the bench & would love doing something small.
Armorama has a sci-fi group build going. It just started on the 15th and ends on Valentine’s Day (14 Feb). Any sci-fi kit, any type (out of box, resin, kit bash, etc.).
Edit: I am planning on building the Fourth Axis conversion for the TIE Crawler tank, but my Jedi Fighter and TIE fighter arrived from HLJ!
I’m part of a group build at pc modeler that’s due to end Jan 1st. It’s for the Polar Lights kit of the USS Enterprise.
A group build here would be good. There seems to be a lot of talk at various sci-fi modeling web sites about FSM’s lack of coverage for Sci-Fi. Given the forum here is one of the least active ones maybe a group build could spark some interest. I would think a broad category would help gain greater participation.
Ooo! That’s one of my three! I’m heading over there for that one!
Probably not a bad idea. Let’s just call a deadline & make it “anything goes”! [:D]
I hope you Sci-fi buffs do start a group build. I think it would be cool.
mark956
Well, memeau, let’s set a date! (err… no, not that kind! Sheesh!) Let’s make it an easy one of two months. Say the end of February? Any topic as long as it’s sci-fi. [:D]
Sounds fine by me, just got the Cylon Raider and the Cylon Basestar cheap.
Agreed!!! The end of February sounds perfect, and anything goes.
Let’s have periodic updates by the participants and post “in progress” photos if you can.
Away we go!
-Mark
I’ll be away from my computer for four or five days but will get back here ASAP.
-Mark
Awsome!!!
Ready? Set? GO!
Someone should start a “sticky” sci-fi group build thread here so it stays at the top of the sci-fi forum. I’d do it but I don’t know how! Help? Anyone?
-Mark
I think it’s a Moderator “thing”. [;)]
What exactly is a group build?
Well, it’s a fun way to actually get something built! [:0]
Anyone who’s game agrees to try to finish a new kit- from bare plastic to completion- within the parameters of the build. In this case, the topic is “anything sci-fi” & you have to have it finished by the last day of February. And it’s always good to post what kit you plan on building & keep the group updated on your progress, too!
So, Gundamhead, feeling spunky?? [;)]
I’ve decided to build my Return of the Jedi AT-ST for this group build. I chose it for a couple of reasons:
- It is not real big, so I should be able to meet the deadline.
- I have been eager to build an “armor” kit and this seems like a good first one to try.
I think it will be fun to try out some interesting weathering techniques. I imagine these machines get pretty grimy and dirty on the Imperial backwater worlds.
Now, if I could just figure out how to set up my web page for photo hosting…
-Mark
I’m in. Got a new Gundam HeavyArms Custom from Santa, and now I have an excuse to get him sorted out properly. Might even have time to put together a Deathsythe Hell. Now if I can only figure out a digital camera…
Cheers,
Mike
–Sua Sponte
I’m going to build the MK-IV Ptolomy Class transport tug from classic Trek. I have it “in the mail” & it should be here in a couple days. It’s the PNT conversion for PL’s TOS E. It’ll give me a fairly easy ship to do & it’s a good deadline. Plus, this will give me incentive to finish another kit for my hopeful trip to an IPMS competition in Australia !!! [8D]