Rules & Guidelines....

[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....


Winter is Coming Group Build Guidelines

Objective: Build and share any kit, diorama or figure with any military Vehicle, AFV or Aircraft from any era and used in any arena sporting a Winter camo scheme.

PLEASE READ.....

Group Build Guidelines...

1. Any military subject sporting Winter camouflage.
2. Any kit manufacturer
3. Any scale
4. Anyone can join regardless of skill level
5. There are no restrictions on material or any after market products.
6. Scratch building is allowed.
7. After market decal sets are 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: 1st January 2017
Finish date: 30th April 2017 at midnight GMT.

...Prizes...


1st...



2nd...

Harder Steenbeck maintenance set



3rd...



Ultimate Buffer Tripple pack
Ultimate Starter Sponge pack
Ultimate Starter Thinny Stick pack
Ultimate Thinny Sponge Pack




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......

[SergioSolo]

Hi Paul! I have a question
Is it possible for me to enter with a build that I started and finished within the timeframe but I posted it in the regular WIP subforum?
I have pictures and videos of the process, from the sprue shots to the final reveal, but if it's not allowed then no problem. That'd teach me to plan my builds better

[Les]

Hi Paul! I have a question
Is it possible for me to enter with a build that I started and finished within the timeframe but I posted it in the regular WIP subforum?
I have pictures and videos of the process, from the sprue shots to the final reveal, but if it's not allowed then no problem. That'd teach me to plan my builds better

Hello Sergio! We hope that you are doing well. After double checking with Lee and Paul, sadly we must say no to this. The reason for this is that we want participants to have the particular GB and/or SiG in mind from the start of their builds. If we allow members to add builds from other forum sections, we run the risk of having multiple threads moving into a contest at the last minute; or even have threads moving from one contest to another. The chaos this could present to the administrators and judges may become overwhelming. We hope that you understand. If you have any questions, feel free to PM Lee, Paul, or myself!



Les

[SergioSolo]

Hello Sergio! We hope that you are doing well. After double checking with Lee and Paul, sadly we must say no to this. The reason for this is that we want participants to have the particular GB and/or SiG in mind from the start of their builds. If we allow members to add builds from other forum sections, we run the risk of having multiple threads moving into a contest at the last minute; or even have threads moving from one contest to another. The chaos this could present to the administrators and judges may become overwhelming. We hope that you understand. If you have any questions, feel free to PM Lee, Paul, or myself!



Les

No problem, I totally understand! I'll try to organize my schedule to enter the Feline Fever GB in September
Thank you for replying