Group Build Idea- Build a Figure!
Anyone up for a group build?
Years ago we did one here (back when things were a little more active). Everyone built the same kit, but built it out in their own way. Was a lot of fun, we saw some really cool versions. (Extra points if you remember what kit we used. Even more extra points if you still have yours!)
I happened to see a month or so ago that Tamiya has released a new Campus Fiends Set. I loved the original, and had to get the new one. And then it occurred to me- I really ought to, you know, build a figure. Small, quick(ish), not obnoxiously difficult- and can add a fun new dimension to modeling. So I'm going to build one.
And then it occurred- hey, this would actually be a great little kit for a group build!
And then it occurred- you know, there are recently a whole lot of really great 1/24 figure sets. The last few years seem to have brought an unexpected renaissance of 1/24 figures:
-Tamiya has the new and original Campus Fiends, rally mecs and drivers, plus they've been including more driver figures in some of their recent offerings.
-Hasegawa has put out a half dozen or so sets of girls.
-Master Box, Aurora, ScaleProcuction, there are actually a lot of fun options out there. Nearly all are easily available from online vendors, and most are pretty cheap!
So- Group Build proposal: build a 1/24 figure. (Or 1/12, or whatever scale is appropriate for the cars/bikes you build)
Some guidelines to consider:
-Pick a figure kit you like, and build.
-Out of the box, heavily modified, whatever you feel like.
-With a car/bike/scooter is great. Without a vehicle is great, too.
-Post some finished pics. In progress posts encouraged, but not required.
-Don't paint the eyes white! I mean it! Unless you're figure is 1/12 or larger, it's not going to work. We can talk about why, and how to deal with it later- but meanwhile don't do it. :grinno:
-Due date- later this year. Maybe the end of the year. Gallery, contest, prizes, FOTY, whatever.
Questions, thoughts, ideas, rants?
Anyone in?
Years ago we did one here (back when things were a little more active). Everyone built the same kit, but built it out in their own way. Was a lot of fun, we saw some really cool versions. (Extra points if you remember what kit we used. Even more extra points if you still have yours!)
I happened to see a month or so ago that Tamiya has released a new Campus Fiends Set. I loved the original, and had to get the new one. And then it occurred to me- I really ought to, you know, build a figure. Small, quick(ish), not obnoxiously difficult- and can add a fun new dimension to modeling. So I'm going to build one.
And then it occurred- hey, this would actually be a great little kit for a group build!
And then it occurred- you know, there are recently a whole lot of really great 1/24 figure sets. The last few years seem to have brought an unexpected renaissance of 1/24 figures:
-Tamiya has the new and original Campus Fiends, rally mecs and drivers, plus they've been including more driver figures in some of their recent offerings.
-Hasegawa has put out a half dozen or so sets of girls.
-Master Box, Aurora, ScaleProcuction, there are actually a lot of fun options out there. Nearly all are easily available from online vendors, and most are pretty cheap!
So- Group Build proposal: build a 1/24 figure. (Or 1/12, or whatever scale is appropriate for the cars/bikes you build)
Some guidelines to consider:
-Pick a figure kit you like, and build.
-Out of the box, heavily modified, whatever you feel like.
-With a car/bike/scooter is great. Without a vehicle is great, too.
-Post some finished pics. In progress posts encouraged, but not required.
-Don't paint the eyes white! I mean it! Unless you're figure is 1/12 or larger, it's not going to work. We can talk about why, and how to deal with it later- but meanwhile don't do it. :grinno:
-Due date- later this year. Maybe the end of the year. Gallery, contest, prizes, FOTY, whatever.
Questions, thoughts, ideas, rants?
Anyone in?