Hello,
Please use this thread to ask any questions about the group build.
Thank you,
Martin Buck
All very new and exciting Martin.
Well done. :)
martin
Could admin please remove my post from Nigel's topic. I tried to erase it using modify but it didn't work and I'm afraid my computer skills don't run to trying anything else. Sorry Nigel.
Quote from: Leman (Andy) on May 29, 2021, 09:34:40 AM
Could admin please remove my post from Nigel's topic. I tried to erase it using modify but it didn't work and I'm afraid my computer skills don't run to trying anything else. Sorry Nigel.
Andy - done!
Simon
Quote from: Leman (Andy) on May 29, 2021, 09:34:40 AM
Could admin please remove my post from Nigel's topic. I tried to erase it using modify but it didn't work and I'm afraid my computer skills don't run to trying anything else. Sorry Nigel.
No worries, would never have realised if you hadn't posted this.
I am assuming you mean something like this ?
They won't count as I did them last year as part of 8th Army build, including some figures chatting and drinking tea ! Well it is a British command stand !
Miles
(https://i.postimg.cc/pyzwVxkz/8504-D589-B9-C8-4553-BA70-153-FABA7-B75-E.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/pyzwVxkz)
(https://i.postimg.cc/TLWZDXx8/A31624-C6-0-ADE-44-F8-A935-BAC1-E0-AA07-F1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TLWZDXx8)
Exactly like that Miles.
That's good so we can all be clear on what we all need to do.
Miles
Miles,
As Sean said that's perfect, and a platoon commander would also suffice. Just treat the group build as a bit of an excuse to concentrate your efforts on a command element for a faction or war band of your choice. You could paint an HI or PoE model as a flagship.
Best wishes,
Martin Buck
Hadn't thought of that option Martin!
I'm building PoE ships at the moment... 8)
Thanks everyone, that puts my mind at rest.
Hi... :)
I just have a question concerning rule n°3 :
"Models currently work in progress are allowed, completed models are prohibited".
I unfortunately do not have any WiP pictures of my command bases... :'( Only pictures of them, once ready.
May I post even if I don't comply with this rule?
Thank you...
Cheers
Xavier
As long as they were completed during the group build time frame they are eligible.
As we are all gentleman of the highest order, we can all be taken at our word. If we enter a piece for consideration, we assume that it qualifies and fits the eligibility criteria.
Super...
Thank you for your answers... :)
So I have one base which complies with the rules.
Cheers,
Xavier
As they said above, it's taken on trust. The purpose of the group build is to encourage people to complete a project and share the results.
Best wishes,
Martin Buck
Guys, how do i find the Actual Group Build thread?
Mike
Mike,
You're in it!
You create your own thread, with your build as the title, here within Group Build #1.
Simon
Oh Querido! I have started another thread....
Mike
The deadline for completed builds to receive a "Pink Piggie" has now passed.
Congratulations to those who completed their build and commiserations to those who were unable to complete theirs before today.
A big kick for me who failed to do anything in the last three weeks.
I hope you enjoyed the experience and hopefully more will participate in the next one.
Best wishes,
Martin Buck
Quote from: Smoking gun on June 22, 2021, 09:13:26 PM
The deadline for completed builds to receive a "Pink Piggie" has now passed"
Best wishes,
Martin Buck
It's not the end of the month? Can you rename this the 21 day group build?
I enjoyed doing the group build.
Maybe do a group build that lasts a complete calendar month and use the following month to assess, publicise, recover?
That way there would be 6 group builds per year.
12 group builds might thin out the joiners in so that it becomes peripheral?
I would struggle to do 12 in a year. But then I do want to support this great idea.
Just thoughts as this is not my baby. It has been very good for the first cycle.
martin :-\
I didn't read the fine print. I just assumed it was like a normal group build where you have the month to finish. That will teach me. I struggle because I work 50hrs a week and I'm still painting my normal projects with this one on the side. Mark me down for 75% done.
Martin B,
How about extending the deadline to the end of June, to give you a (slim) chance to do something and allow Paul to complete his 25%? It would be a shame not to get your pink piggy badges, and you can always blame Paul for not having read the small print, after such a strong start?
I personally like Martin's idea of doing something every other month - there's a risk otherwise that main projects fall by the wayside (initially) and then people lose interest in group builds as they (later) realise they need to crack on with other things or else those long-awaited reinforcements will not make it?
Simon
Struggling with this myself as having retired from a high pressure job I'm just not really up for deadlines that don't involve travel timetables. I think I'll stick to eye candy.
Thanks for the shout out Simon but I don't want to be a rule breaker. I'll still finish my project and post pics.
Hey Paul - if the rules are flexed, you won't have broken them :)
Simon
Shall we call you Morant Paul?
martin :)
It would be an honour to be associated with the Breaker.
Hi guys,
Points taken.
1) I don't want to extend the first GB any longer. Paul could benefit from an extension but has said he won't. I currently have family and domestic matters which severely limit my hobby time.
2) Date and time period for GB2 Terrain, my initial thought was a four week period in July. I wanted to avoid August as it's peak holiday time and children are off school. So it could be put back to September.
3) Timing of GB3+; October is Sean's AK47 day and November is WWW, would people want a GB when there are over live events running? December is always busy so we could be looking at 2022 before we can fit in another GB.
Please air your thoughts and I'll set up a poll or two to gather information and preferences.
Thank you for reading this far and best wishes,
Martin Buck
Thank you for organising us here, Martin.
Is there a problem with allowing a slightly longer period during holiday and other peak times, rather than foregoing the Group Build completely?
If we give ourselves a break in July, we could run August to mid-September, and then do something in November?
I don't think that a single event would necessarily get in the way of the build and thus don't (personally - I may be missing something) see a conflict with Sean's AK47 day or WWW in October and November, respectively.
Just my twopenn'orth.
Simon
There sure are a lot of rules, regulations and by-laws in place for such a simple activity.
I'm afraid I'm with Paul on this. Will continue with my Belgian command at my leisure and post in eye candy. My next side project will be a Belgian fort, again either in eye candy or Square Bashing.
Quote from: pbeccas (Paul) on June 24, 2021, 12:38:38 AM
There sure are a lot of rules, regulations and by-laws in place for such a simple activity.
I agree, there shouldn't be too many hoops for people to jump through as it'll put people off. That isn't want I want.
Best wishes,
Martin Buck
Quote from: Colonel Kilgore on June 23, 2021, 09:39:31 PM
Thank you for organising us here, Martin. Thank you.
Is there a problem with allowing a slightly longer period during holiday and other peak times, rather than foregoing the Group Build completely? No.
If we give ourselves a break in July, we could run August to mid-September, and then do something in November? Good suggestion, something for the poll.
I don't think that a single event would necessarily get in the way of the build and thus don't (personally - I may be missing something) see a conflict with Sean's AK47 day or WWW in October and November, respectively. People may be preparing for the event and won't have a suitable project for a GB.
Just my twopenn'orth.
Simon
Thank you for your thoughts Simon. I have commented above in red,
I would like to hear more opinions, before making a decision.
Best wishes,
Martin Buck
Quote from: Leman (Andy) on June 24, 2021, 08:26:00 AM
I'm afraid I'm with Paul on this. Will continue with my Belgian command at my leisure and post in eye candy. My next side project will be a Belgian fort, again either in eye candy or Square Bashing.
Andy, that's fine and having had a job with deadlines and changing priorities I understand that GBs aren't for you. I look forward to seeing your Belgium command group completed.
Best wishes,
Martin Buck
Yes, I will continue to pootle along with this and post it in the SB section. Just put brass/gold on car and uniforms. Very fiddly, so enough for now.