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The David Wilson Memorial Group Build 2024 => The David Wilson Memorial Group Build 2024 => Topic started by: Brad Cancian on April 17, 2024, 07:31:22 PM
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Hello all,
In honour of our recently passed owner and administrator, Dave Wilson, we have chosen to officially launch a David Wilson Memorial Group Build, to pay tribute to Dave and honour his legacy.
Registered members of the Forum are invited to make a WW1 model in Dave’s memory and post progress updates on the special Group Build board, herein.
The GB starts on Wednesday, 01 May 2024, and finishes on Thursday, 31 October 2024, giving participants a six months’ build timeframe.
There is no need to register for the group build; simply start posting in this group build board with what you intend to build (but keep the lids on those glue bottles until the start date!).
In the spirit of this being a memorial build, there will be no prizes. The idea here is to come together as a WW1 modelling community and build in honour of Dave and his legacy.
As a side note, Dave’s favourite WW1 aircraft was the SE5a, closely followed by the Pfalz D.III. If you wish to build one of those types, I am sure that Dave would have been pleased :)
Group Build Rules:
1. The group build is open to all registered members of the forum. Members from all skill levels are encouraged to enter.
2. Your entry may be an aircraft, artillery, armour, vehicle, figure or ship or a diorama containing one or more of the aforementioned.
3. The model must represent a WW1 subject operational during the period 1914-1918.
4. A build log should be started as a new topic on this group build board. Though not essential, any initial photos should include proof the model has not already been started. Progress update photos should be added to your build log.
5. Any scale smaller than 1/1 scale is permitted.
6. Any building medium is permitted.
7. You can enter as many times as you like.
8. Start date is 01 May 2024 and the GB will run for six months, closing at the end of 31 October 2024.
Remember folks, participation and honouring Dave is the name of the game here. Let’s pull together as a community and honour Dave’s legacy.
Let's get to it, pip pip, chocks away chaps!
Brad Cancian
Forum Owner and Administrator
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Hi Brad,
Thanks for setting this up.
It's a fitting tribute for Dave from the forum.
Will Dave's family be able to follow the builds on the forum?
I think there could be a few SE5 and Pfalz models on the horizon,
Mike
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That is the great idea. Indeed, let us join together in this GB to commemorate Dave and his devotion to this site and to us all.
I am surely in with a build, most probably Pfalz but rather D.VIII than D.III.
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Excellent news Brad.
Thank you.
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Hi all - I recently found this picture of Dave with his favourite aircraft type:
(https://i.imgur.com/dPVrQty.jpg)
For inspiration :)
Cheers,
Brad
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A great idea. An Se5a build is the kick I need.
Steve
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Excellent Brad, just have to get myself an SE5a kit now ;)
Andrew
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Well, as I have had the WNW SE5a kit on the shelf since it first came out, this is the prod I need to get it built. As it was one of Dave's favourite aircraft, it seems a fitting tribute.
But then I again I managed to snaffle a lovely WNW Pfalz DIIIa at the last Scale ModelWorld. So maybe it will be that one instead.......
I'll decide by May 1st I promise!
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Count me in for sure.
Already got a few Pfalz kits on the shelf in Gentleman's scale and even a 1/48th scale one which was too pretty to pass on so I'm off to look for some suitable schemes
Paul
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Great idea and a wonderful way to honor the memory of a fellow member of the community.
I haven't done any group builds before, but I will surely be doing it now :)
If anyone know where to find a SE.5 or Pfalz kit - send me a message!
Else I think ill join with a CSM 1/32 kit... or maybe a CSM armored car with diorama.
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I have more than enough on the bench already, plus a serious lack of mojo recently. But I also have a Roden SE5a and Pegasus SE5, and would not dream of missing this build!
Thanks for setting it up Brad!
Ian
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Thanks all, some great support for the group build so far - let's keep the support coming!
Cheers,
BC
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I've been meaning to do a 1/48 SE.5a for some time now so I'm pleased to have a good excuse to do so.
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I will be in with the Meng 1/24th Fokker Dr1. It will have to have Stripes of course. My SE5a rebirth to Honor Dave is also already on the way in Under Construction.
RAGIII
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Only 3 more days until kick-off! It'd be great to get as much involvement as we can :)
Cheers,
BC
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And we're away folks! Start posting your build logs as new topics within this board, even if it's just a picture of a kit in the box to start with.
I'll be sharing the link to this board with Dave's family, so they can see the progress you are all making in Dave's honour.
Let's do Dave proud!
Cheers,
BC
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I'm in.
Junkers D.I
Mainly out of the box. Seat Belts aside.
Cheers,
Bob
(https://i.ibb.co/kBg8pCb/junkers.jpg)
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What a great idea of a tribute to Dave!
Camel will be put aside and instead I will join the group build with Oswald Boelcke's Albatros D.II.
(https://i.imgur.com/evBJs2M.jpeg)
Here a photo to prove the build has not been started yet. :)
(https://i.imgur.com/JqNMBy0.jpeg)
Cheers
Ondra
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It's been great to see the support for this one, many thanks to those that have jumped in! Let's keep the builds coming!
Cheers again,
Brad C
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Sorry to be late to the party Brad, but I have been seriously distracted from modelling recently and am bogged down in the Short S38/Hibernia project which is well under way and not an appropriate subject. Normally I do not like building two projects simultaneously as I get confused and make more mistakes than ever....
However this is a very special time so I am going to start a scratch build of the DFW B1 Mars: I may be a little slow until I can finish the Short project, but when that is complete I will be able to devote my entire attention and hopefully finish well before the deadline.
Stephen.
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As related elsewhere I've had a severe loss of modelling mojo but I am determined to be a part of this. I have an idea for a build but need to get my finances in order so I can make it happen :)
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Hello all,
We are now halfway through the group build, and there has been some amazing levels of participation to date. Thank you all so much for enthusiastically being part of the group build and paying tribute to Dave.
If you've completed something for the group build, there's still plenty of time to build another! Or if you are still not sure if you want to be part of it, there's still plenty of time to get amongst the action.
Thanks again all, let's keep this one going for the second half!
Cheers,
Brad C
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If you've completed something for the group build, there's still plenty of time to build another! Or if you are still not sure if you want to be part of it, there's still plenty of time to get amongst the action.
Thanks for the reminder Brad. I'll put my Fokker EIV in the group build as well, as I plan to have this done before October 31st.
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Hi everyone!
Welcome to October - we're now entering the final weeks of the group build, so it's time to head towards the home stretch (or, if you are suitably brave, see what you can start and finish in the next month).
Thanks again to all that have participated - Dave would be proud!
Cheers,
BC
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Fingers crossed for all who are still to complete their builds.
Brad, I think it would be fine to compile a final gallery with photos of all the completed builds - to truly commemorate our beloved Dave.
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Fingers crossed for all who are still to complete their builds.
Brad, I think it would be fine to compile a final gallery with photos of all the completed builds - to truly commemorate our beloved Dave.
Great idea, Prze! ;)
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I also agree with Prz. That would be a good idea. I just hope I can finish mine on time!
Alan
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Hi gent's - that's definitely the plan. I then intend to send a link to the final gallery to Sally (Dave's Wife) and Royce (Dave's Son), so that they can appreciate the respect we all had for Dave.
Cheers,
BC
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I feel awful I?ve not been able to do much on my entry for various reasons, but it has been so wonderful to see so many wonderful builds in Dave?s memory. Bravo everyone!
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Hi everyone - apologies I have been a bit quiet of late, thanks to His Majesty's Royal Australian Flying Corps, I am in the middle of an interstate house move which is consuming much of my time and energy (and will do for the next few weeks).
A friendly reminder that there's only a few days left of the group build for those that want to do a final 'push' on their projects. It would be great to maximise our completions for this group build; you can do it!
Once the group build ends on 31 October, i'll look to compile a post of the completed entries so that I can send a link to Dave's family, both as a sign of our support, and so that they can appreciate the impact that Dave had on us all.
Thanks again!
Brad C
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That's great, Brad! I'm sure that Sally, Miles, and Royce will enjoy seeing what everyone has done in Dave's honor.
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Thanks Brad, we will appreciate that and I hope Dave's family will as well.
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And that's a wrap folks!
Many thanks to all that contributed to this group build, and got their completions in before the dead line. The spirit of encouragement and camaraderie here has been outstanding. You all would have made Dave very proud, no doubt!
At the end of any sortie, we all retire to the bar for a Gin and French - share a drink with me if you will; to Dave!
Over the next week or two, I will look to compile a post that summarises all of the group build activities across the span of the last six months. I will then send that link through to Dave's family so that they can get an appreciation for the support we all have for them.
For those of you that still had some builds which are not quite completed, please feel free to keep us updated here. I'll keep this board open as long as it needs to be.
Thank you again everyone!
Cheers,
BC
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Thank you, Brad.
We have all done Dave proud.
R.I.P. old friend.
BB
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Thanks Brad, sounds like a great plan.
I was honored to be able to participate in this homage to Dave.
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At the end of any sortie, we all retire to the bar for a Gin and French - share a drink with me if you will; to Dave!
Cheers Brad, thanks for all your hard work, and cheers to Dave, blue skies.
It's been very rewarding to participate in this memorial build.
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Thanks for the good work to all and especially the organizers. It was nice to participate and this had really resulted in a fine collection? a proper modelling memorial for David.