forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com

Forum Rules and Announcements => Forum Announcements => Topic started by: Brad Cancian on June 24, 2025, 06:51:39 PM

Title: Now taking Suggestions for 2025 Group Build #2!
Post by: Brad Cancian on June 24, 2025, 06:51:39 PM
Hi all,

With the conclusion of the "Shelf Queen" group build, it's time to start thinking about the next forum group build for the second half of this year.

I intend to run it from about mid July to about Mid December, which will again give a 5 month window to progress.

Honestly, whilst we did get a few completions in the last group build, participation was a tad lack-lustre. Perhaps this was due to me not advertising the group build to the membership as best as I could have...? Or perhaps it was the topic choice...?  Happy to take feedback here.

In any case, please start throwing those topics at me - what sort of group build themes would you like to see for the next group build?

Some thoughts / suggestions -

- Aces Mounts (i.e. A/C of the aces)
- Two Seaters (for those of us that generally stick to smaller scouts)
- Stranger Theatres (non-Western Front topics)
- Battle themes, (i.e. pick a battle and build the aircraft of that battle or period, eg Bloody April, Kaiserschlacht, Fokker Scourge... etc)
- Aircraft of the Silver Screen (i.e. WW1 aircraft from movies)
- Classic Plastic (i.e. building an older kit from the era before companies such as WnW)

Some of these are just suggestions off the top of my head.

I absolutely want to maximise participation this time around folks - please get the suggestions rolling!!

Cheers,

Brad C
Title: Re: Now taking Suggestions for 2025 Group Build #2!
Post by: DaddyO on June 24, 2025, 07:22:45 PM
Excellent news Brad

Like the suggestions and would be happy to have a go at any of those.  ;D

I've usually got a few projects underway at any one time so adding another one to the workbench isn't an issue for me. Those who prefer to work on one build at a time often have got their next build (or current one) lined up with references and inspiration at the ready so may already have their modelling time committed and not feel able to join in the fun. Personally I think 'group' projects like this are a great way of promoting participation in the forum rather than sitting on the sidelines (fun though that is) so look forward to the next one

Paul
Title: Re: Now taking Suggestions for 2025 Group Build #2!
Post by: Skyhook on June 25, 2025, 01:16:04 AM
Hi!

I will be happy to join in any of those ideas, but my favourite might be Stranger Theatres? there?s many interesting modelling subjects in Africa, Middle East, etc.

Cheers, Skyhook