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Post by TRM on Jan 8, 2016 21:47:16 GMT -5
Welcome to the Modelers Social Club Star Wars Group Build!
This is a friendly group build for the MSC Family to have some fun with! This means any build that is Star Wars related can join in on the fun!
Official Start Date - February 1, 2016
Official End Date - Open-ended for the momentRules...build any model within the Star Wars genre; ships, vehicles, figures, busts, basically anything that has appeared in any of movies from the beginning up to the latest release, is welcome! (Any OOB kits, Aftermarket parts, Conversions and/or scratch built models are welcome!) All MSC members and Staff can participate in this group build. The start date is a "soft" date for beginning your project. You may start you building on or after the start date noted above! In the interest of having fun and inclusion of everyone who may be interested in this group build, the end date is set to open-ended at this time. As with all building, group build or otherwise, having fun is the name of the game! Thanks to mrt51, here is the official Banner Art for the Star War Group Build. Choose which size banner you would like to have in your signature, copy the appropriate link located in the code box under the banner you want and past it into your signature editor located in your profile. (Please let one of the staff know if you have any problems getting the banner loaded into your signature)  Large Size [img]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YDakLbiAV2Y/VpBwcoyCJiI/AAAAAAAAur8/ExvoG_b9wCY/s400-Ic42/starwars1%252520%252528400x131%252529.jpg[/img]Small Size [img]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NaIGUBjZyNk/VpBwcj9ixqI/AAAAAAAAusA/lzocqeaRkcg/s200-Ic42/starwars1%252520%252528200x65%252529.jpg[/img]Please feel free to use this thread for any Q&A regarding the Star Wars Group Build. Thank you...and have FUN!!  |
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Post by John Everett on Jan 8, 2016 22:56:35 GMT -5
I'm in! But before I scratchbuild one of these at 1/35, does anybody know if Dragon plans to add this to their line of 1/35 Star Wars vehicles?  Building something from scratch is always the best way to prompt one of the big factories to make it a kit.  Also....Is there any rumor about Dragon doing a set of stormtroopers? Sculpting and casting my own will be a Pn-In-Th-Ess. |
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Post by TRM on Jan 8, 2016 23:30:28 GMT -5
LOL...seems to be lots of rumors going around!!  Looks like it would be a fun one to bang out! But I hear you on the figs John! Good luck!  |
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Post by JimD on Jan 9, 2016 0:09:16 GMT -5
It's not in their crop of current announcements.
I've got some Bandi on the way so I'll jump in at some point.
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Post by tigrazor on Jan 9, 2016 1:52:31 GMT -5
We got this now officially running? YEAH!!! This should be great fun.
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Post by kaytermarram on Jan 9, 2016 8:34:27 GMT -5
Yeah, but it is un-funny to choose what to do? Vehicle? Figures? Vehicle with figures? I really have to think! Now it would be cool to have some of the od Knight Model figures at hand, hell!
Frank
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Post by TRM on Jan 9, 2016 10:07:19 GMT -5
Yes Lucas...it is official! Oh, by the way, you are one of the moderators to the GB now as well!  LOL!!! Should pan out to be an interesting time not to mention a fun one fellas!! Enjoy! |
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Post by adt70hk on Jan 9, 2016 10:28:38 GMT -5
Looking forward to this - even if only as a spectator.
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Post by dupes on Jan 9, 2016 10:49:32 GMT -5
For those of you that are big into SW and want to see a lot of excellent builds - including a TON of kits you won't see outside of the garage kit community - go here: www.keeperoftheforce.com/Treasure trove of info for you scratchbuild-y types as well. Not to mention a TFA GB going on right now, too. Can't wait until the 1st of February! Holy smokes talk about a good reason to get fired up for more modeling.  |
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Post by tigrazor on Jan 9, 2016 12:50:00 GMT -5
Moderator? Me? Uhm... Okay?! Frank - that busts are really hard to get. Its even more possible that its raining pigs tomorrow than to get one of these busts/figures in one week at your home. Dupes - thats really a great link. Bookmarked! |
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Post by kiwibelg on Jan 9, 2016 13:24:27 GMT -5
Moderator? Me? Uhm... Okay?! Frank - that busts are really hard to get. Its even more possible that its raining pigs tomorrow than to get one of these busts/figures in one week at your home. Dupes - thats really a great link. Bookmarked! Indeed..they are out there but prices for a 30mm figure go for 40USD and 70mm above the 50USD mark. Great kits but if you were to add postage costs it's not very feasible. I managed to get a 70mm Gamorrean guard last year for quite a steal..28€!! Frank, I had a quick look for you on various German online stores but didn't have much luck.. |
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Post by dupes on Jan 9, 2016 13:56:52 GMT -5
Rules...build any model within the Star Wars genre; ships, vehicles, figures, busts, basically anything that has appeared in any of movies from the beginning up to the latest release, is welcome! (Any OOB kits, Aftermarket parts, Conversions and/or scratch built models are welcome!) Ahhh - so we're limiting this to big-screen models only? Wasn't aware that was the case. That will make some of my choices different for sure. |
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Post by tigrazor on Jan 9, 2016 14:01:50 GMT -5
Knight Models @ German online stores? That was a good one Shay. Not even BattlefieldBerlin - one of the biggest figure stores besides Berliner Zinnfigurenkabinett - has them in stock. For months! |
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Post by TRM on Jan 9, 2016 14:35:26 GMT -5
Rules...build any model within the Star Wars genre; ships, vehicles, figures, busts, basically anything that has appeared in any of movies from the beginning up to the latest release, is welcome! (Any OOB kits, Aftermarket parts, Conversions and/or scratch built models are welcome!) Ahhh - so we're limiting this to big-screen models only? Wasn't aware that was the case. That will make some of my choices different for sure. Leave it to you Dupes, to want to stretch things into the realm of the unknown! Tell you what....and this applies to anyone looking to join the Group Build....Have at it! If it is Star Wars related...be it in the movies, on paper but never to film, conjured up bizarre, fanatical pipe dream of and alternative world....go for it! I seriously doubt any one having fun with the GB will be upset as it only adds to the enjoyment of the build for all! |
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Post by dupes on Jan 9, 2016 15:15:34 GMT -5
It's less "unknown" than "Extended Universe". The EU encompassed comic books, all of the novels written that were set after RotJ (until Disney disallowed all of that), the pre-history stuff, Clone Wars, Rebels...even things that were designed for the movies but didn't make it in.
If we're shooting for episode I-VII only I'm cool with that - just wanting clarification. If it would just be me venturing into the EU then no worries!
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Post by kaytermarram on Jan 9, 2016 15:54:27 GMT -5
Problem with KNIGHTMODELS is, that they lost the STAR WARS liscense so they cannot sell more. AND the 70mm series was limited. I had them all, Marvel and SW, but sold them some years ago. ALL! Stupid me!! And I have checked and rechecked the online dealers again and again, but the figures I was looking for are long way gone.
BUT; From seeing the castings and checking the fit of the parts, the figures aren´t of a high quality standart. You cannot compare them to Alpine or Pegaso!
Frank
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Post by TRM on Jan 9, 2016 16:02:20 GMT -5
It's less "unknown" than "Extended Universe". The EU encompassed comic books, all of the novels written that were set after RotJ (until Disney disallowed all of that), the pre-history stuff, Clone Wars, Rebels...even things that were designed for the movies but didn't make it in. If we're shooting for episode I-VII only I'm cool with that - just wanting clarification. If it would just be me venturing into the EU then no worries! Could be you just venturing but it shouldn't matter! Again...fun. |
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Post by BJ---Rest In Peace on Jan 9, 2016 16:12:56 GMT -5
This kinda looks like fun. I have a few of the Original MPC kits form the 80s. Might just have to drag one out since there is no end date. Will be a nice little filler when sick of armor. |
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Post by armorguy on Jan 9, 2016 19:54:38 GMT -5
I'm ready for the kick off, this will be fun !
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Post by bbrowniii on Jan 10, 2016 14:08:47 GMT -5
This looks like a ton of fun. I'm up to my ears, so I won't participate, but I will certainly pay attention to the progress.
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Post by dupes on Jan 10, 2016 14:31:33 GMT -5
This looks like a ton of fun. I'm up to my ears, so I won't participate, but I will certainly pay attention to the progress. Up to your ears in...other builds? Sweet! |
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Post by thechaos on Jan 10, 2016 16:19:00 GMT -5
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Looks like it would be a fun one to bang out! But I hear you on the figs John! Good luck! 
LOL!!!
