So fella’s looks like most everyone’s getting there starfighter’s done so what are we gonna do next for a group build? What I would like to see is people from other forums giving sci fi a chance and building something, theres nothing like a little variety. [:p]
maybe a large spcacecraft gb? for battle ships, crusiers, etc
How about a ground vehicle build?
Dan
I like the Idea of a ground build being a treadhead myself.
I like the idea of another scratchbuilding project, especially one that doesn’t involve the usual movie and TV subjects. A few ideas for themes
Starliners and tramp freighters: Commerical transport between the stars.
Pulp Fiction: Model something based on an old (1950’s or older) science fiction pulp cover. Even if you don’t have one in your possession, there are numerous places on the web where you can see them, like http://www.frankwu.com/paul1.html
Anything but Trek: Self explanatory.
Anyway, just a few ideas
I liked the idea someone had (Woody I think) about picking a model like the Huey and bash it into a dropship. It got me thinking of some wild designs. And who knows it might draw some of those “other” modelers over to the dark side.[}:)]
I like the ground vehicle idea myself. I am thinking a hover tank like those in Hammer’s Slammers (now there is a movie waiting to be made). I have seen the garage attempts out there but still want to try my hand at one.
How 'bout a ship/vessel made from a household or food container. Or maybe combine it with a freighter build. Just a thought. I like the ground vehicle idea too.
How about a space-city, a larger version of what you, earthlings would call a space station ?
Oh, I remember the pleasure-docks at Sirius 6 and ofcourse the colonnies at HJHGFGS.
[alien]
And the visits to Dr. Brain Strainer…
Dan,
You mean, like this?
how bout a video game gb? vehicles, ships, and other stuff from gmaes like halo, eve, etc. but not startrek or star wars games, cause they would be classified as movies and tv shows.
WOW…Phil…that is some spaceport!
That station is wayyyyyyyyyyyyy…COOL ![:p]
The thing I liked about that display was all the awesome Starships docked and “flying” around it. Did you see the animated series freighter docked at the station? So many neat models to take in.[8D]
For those who don’t know, I didn’t have anything to do with its creation (unfortunately). It was a group entry at this years Wonderfest. The pic (and many more including a video clip) is from Starship Modeler. http://www.starshipmodeler.com/events/wfest2k4.htm
Woody,
I have yet to make it to Wonderfest or any of the other big Sci-Fi contests. The Gathering here in UT gets a pretty good assortment of Sci-Fi related stuff and I will be at the Nats this year and hoping to add something to that contest.
One of these days, I will be able to afford to travel back east and attend (or at least make Imagination in Vegas).
I based some of my star fighter on a cd game that I got at big lots for 3 bucks t3488g it had a lot of great Ideas.
Are you a Verbatian mindreader perhaps [:)]
Yes, I do mean exactly something like that, super-great job, Philp.
I guess we have enough people interested in a vote on this one so here goes.
1: scratchbuilt, kit, or a little of both.[:p]
2: water, land or space (or air if you will)
3: date everyone wants to start it, it should be a later date as a few of us are already in other group builds (about 4 myself) and need some breathing room.
4: date everyone wants to be finished by, I would say a minimum of 3 months at least myself.
If anyone can think of something I need to add feel free to say something and let us know.
Well, I’m not sure if I’m going to be able to participate on this one, but if I were, my preferences would be
1 scratchbuild (including kit-parts)
2 space
3 september
4 end of the year
1 scratchbuilt
2 land vehicle
3 anytime
4 got to finish it by Aug 7 (so I can take it to Nationals)
Ok, kidding on the last date. Anytime works for me.