Announcing the David Wilson Memorial Group Build 2024

[Brad Cancian]

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

[Mike Norris]

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

[PrzemoL]

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.

[bobs_buckles]

Excellent news Brad.
Thank you.

[Brad Cancian]

Hi all - I recently found this picture of Dave with his favourite aircraft type:



For inspiration 

Cheers,

Brad

[pepperman42]

A great idea. An Se5a build is the kick I need.

Steve

[Whiteknuckles]

Excellent Brad, just have to get myself an SE5a kit now

Andrew

[NigelR]

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!

[DaddyO]

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

[AngryJazz]

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.

[IanB]

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

[Brad Cancian]

Thanks all, some great support for the group build so far - let's keep the support coming!

Cheers,

BC

[KiwiZac]

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.

[RAGIII]

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

[Brad Cancian]

Only 3 more days until kick-off!  It'd be great to get as much involvement as we can

Cheers,

BC