Guidelines & Rules...

[Lee]

What is a Group Build (GB)?

A group build is where everyone on the forum (who wants to participate) gets together and picks a mutual subject to model. It will usually run over an agreed span of time (every 4 months for ISM). Everyone who's entered posts up their progress (in pictures) as they build the model with a final reveal and showcase at the end. There are usually a specific set of loose rules to say if it's got to be OOB (Out Of the Box) or you can add extras such as PE (Photo-Etch), after market resin parts or decals etc. There's never a rush and we will allow enough time to participate in the GB and do all your usual modelling at the same time.

There will be 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes kindly sponsored by Air-Craft.net for every GB. I'd like to take this opportunity to personally thank Martin at Air-Craft for his continued support, it's greatly appreciated. Please go and check their website out by clicking the banner below, their customer service is second to none.

Because at ISM our ethos is that it doesn't matter what you build or how it turns out, as long as you enjoyed the journey, the way who gets the prizes is determined is going to be totally different to every other modelling website! It's not going to be just the prettiest or best built model that wins or places, the prizes will go to the best overall build thread. This means the more back story to your model you post, the more updates (with pictures) you post, the better the explanation of your techniques to achieve the end result (inc your youtube vids) you post, the better chance you will have of getting placed for a prize. Basically what this means is that the more you share your information, the better the benefit to the modelling community, which in turn benefits everyone of us. So, it doesn't matter if you're all thumbs, just started modelling last week, or can't achieve an exact replica of the subject you're building, we want to see that you've enjoyed the journey to the end result, no matter how it's turned out and most importantly, that you've had FUN getting there.....

Group builds are great fun and gets everyone working together towards the same goal and helps to get modellers out of their usual comfort zone and try something else whilst sharing their tips & techniques with the whole community. If you've never entered one before, don't be shy and have a go, we'd love to see your work....

I Heart Tamiya Group Build Guidelines

Objective: Build and share any kit produced by Tamiya whether it be military or civilian vehicle, aircraft, ship, figure, diorama etc.

PLEASE READ.....

What qualifies as a I Heart Tamiysa subject.....Military Vehicles/aircraft/boats & ships/figures of any kind. Civilian Vehicles/aircraft/boats & ships/figures of any kind. As long as it was made by Tamiya and in a Tamiya box from any time period or arena. If you are not sure what you are allowed to enter then please ask Lee or Paul

Group Build Guidelines...

1. Any military or civilian subject made by and boxed asTamiya from any time period.
2. Tamiya only kit manufacturer
3. Any scale
4. Anyone can join regardless of skill level
5. OOB (Out Of the Box) ONLY. No exceptions what so ever. No aftermarket, additions or scratch building of any kind. Mask sets are allowed.
6. Scratch building is NOT allowed.
7. After market decal sets are NOT allowed.
8. Dioramas are allowed.
9. You can enter as many times as you like.
10. All kits MUST be in unstarted condition - no exceptions (damaged while in transit sprue parts are allowed).
11. All entries must have a build thread in this GB forum area for the entry to be valid.
12. A progressive build thread must be posted - which must include sprue and box shots (all in one pic is fine), regular picture and/or video updates with comments on hints & tips - by sharing your build progress others can learn.
13. Your final reveal must include at least 4 still pictures of your model.
14. HAVE FUN

If you're not sure of anything then please PM Lee or Paul, we're here to help.

Duration: 4 months (16 weeks)

Start date: Thursday 1st September 2016
Finish date: Saturday 31st December at midnight GMT.

...Prizes...


1st...




2nd...




3rd...





Don't forget - It's not going to necessarily be the prettiest model that gets placed, it'll be the overall build thread, the contribution made and the information provided by that member that decides the prizes.
Places will be chosen by the Admin and their decision is final. Good luck people



International Scale Modeller Group Builds are sponsored by......

[pir8hntr]

I have an old Tamiya kit from the 70's I bought just for this build and have been staring at it's shrink wrapped box for 6 months. Guess it is time to unbox it. will try to fit it in with the other builds.
pir8hntr

[Lysus]

Weird question, but is start time GMT, or relative to my timezone (GMT -8)? I'm guessing it's GMT since it ends midnight GMT, but I'd like to be certain.

Only reason I ask is I'll be out of town a couple days but I could at least take and post some box and runner shots this afternoon.

[Twokidsnosleep]

Weird question, but is start time GMT, or relative to my timezone (GMT -8)? I'm guessing it's GMT since it ends midnight GMT, but I'd like to be certain.

Only reason I ask is I'll be out of town a couple days but I could at least take and post some box and runner shots this afternoon.

I vote disqualify him now to avoid any further problems

[Lysus]

Weird question, but is start time GMT, or relative to my timezone (GMT -8)? I'm guessing it's GMT since it ends midnight GMT, but I'd like to be certain.

Only reason I ask is I'll be out of town a couple days but I could at least take and post some box and runner shots this afternoon.

I vote disqualify him now to avoid any further problems

[pir8hntr]

Gentleman, civility please. At least give him a chance before you disqualify him. I guess with an OOB, I can't use any sausages with it can I?
OOB

[Twokidsnosleep]

Weird question, but is start time GMT, or relative to my timezone (GMT -8)? I'm guessing it's GMT since it ends midnight GMT, but I'd like to be certain.

Only reason I ask is I'll be out of town a couple days but I could at least take and post some box and runner shots this afternoon.

I vote disqualify him now to avoid any further problems

Judge Dredd rules harshly

[Lysus]

Gentleman, civility please. At least give him a chance before you disqualify him. I guess with an OOB, I can't use any sausages with it can I?
OOB

Heh, it's cool, Scott's my bro. We're just goofing.

Now, I'm disappointed that you can't use sausages. I know there's some strong opinions about sausages on this forum, and I'm always keen to see some debate. And some nummy pork.

[Lysus]

I hope it's the Karl Urban Dredd and not the Sylvester Stalone Dredd...

[Twokidsnosleep]

Spam would be ok though.
I do that on almost every ISM post I make

[Lysus]

Spam would be ok though.
I do that on almost every ISM post I make

[Twokidsnosleep]

I hope it's the Karl Urban Dredd and not the Sylvester Stalone Dredd...

He had a pretty cool costume though

Just talks with marbles in his mouth and like a guy who has been hit in the head too many times

Sorry Lee, we are killing your honourable thread...told ya should have disqualified him right out of the gate. Troublemaker and all that rot

[PrivatePublic]

Now I want sausages...

Anyway. I know scratch building isn't allowed but how about stretched sprue from the kit for rigging and stuff? All good or no go?

[Madmattmodels89]

Now I want sausages...

Anyway. I know scratch building isn't allowed but how about stretched sprue from the kit for rigging and stuff? All good or no go?

I second that both on the sausage and the stretch sprue... Some Tamiya kits (the very old ones in particular) call for stretched Sprue to make antennas and such

[Augustus]

Does It have to have Tamiya paint?.

[Twokidsnosleep]

Does It have to have Tamiya paint?.

Yes, and you must wear one of those Japanese diaper thingies that sumo wrestler wear instead of underwear....and only a Tamiya T shirt or you go skins

[Lysus]

I'm just gonna wear Tamiya primer and masking tape.

[Twokidsnosleep]

I'm just gonna wear Tamiya primer and masking tape.

This has been a rather silly day of comments....we are going to get each other booted!!!

[Lee]

Get a bloody room you lot.....!!!

[Lysus]

Get a bloody room you lot.....!!!

We've been scolded!

[Reaper]

Guessing I can't do my Subaru Impreza WRC as I've painted the chassis floor, rims and gearbox already? No fuss if I can't as I've got an unstarted Supra to do.

[BASlade93]

I have an un-started Tamiya 1/48 Corsair I would like to enter however I have already opened the bags. Would this model still be okay to enter?

Many thanks

Ben (Slade's Model Arcadia)

[Stokesy44]

I have an un-started Tamiya 1/48 Corsair I would like to enter however I have already opened the bags. Would this model still be okay to enter?

Many thanks

Ben (Slade's Model Arcadia)

I would hope so mate. The Mods are strict but they're not monsters!

[Paul]

I have an un-started Tamiya 1/48 Corsair I would like to enter however I have already opened the bags. Would this model still be okay to enter?

Many thanks

Ben (Slade's Model Arcadia)

Yes thats fine mate

[fire4effect]

My kit call to add stretched sprue and straps for the stowage in the instructions, would this count as scratch building or be allowed?

[Gauzer]

The transfers in the kits are a bit cracked, can I combine what is useful with hand drawn/painted instead?

[rwsmith14]

The guidelines state diorama's are allowed. Are there any restructions concerning dioramas?? my plans are to use a desert base from Reality In Scale, 1:35 The Desert 16.5X11.8cm - Resin Diorama Base

[DBMiller]

Holy smoke this built up fast! If even half of us finish the judging will be a nightmare!

[Lee]

My kit call to add stretched sprue and straps for the stowage in the instructions, would this count as scratch building or be allowed?

As per the rules, stretched sprue is fine on a Tamiya kit.

The guidelines state diorama's are allowed. Are there any restructions concerning dioramas?? my plans are to use a desert base from Reality In Scale, 1:35 The Desert 16.5X11.8cm - Resin Diorama Base

That would be fine.

The transfers in the kits are a bit cracked, can I combine what is useful with hand drawn/painted instead?

If you can show us pictures that the decals are cracked a replacement set would be allowed.