2023 SiG Topic Selection Poll

[bfrd]

Please enter your choices above. The poll will run until the end of the year. Please note that some narrow topics included in broader topics may have been excluded. Some descriptions have been assumed. If I got anything wrong, let me know. I had to combine a few topics to get under the 25-item poll limit.

[Lee]

@bfrd What will happen with the summer Sci-Fi SiG? Can that be extended to 6 months or included above?

[digger303]

@bfrd......anticraft description excludes many single barrel weapons above the size of a machine gun that are large kits..

[bfrd]

@bfrd......anticraft description excludes many single barrel weapons above the size of a machine gun that are large kits..

I modified the option to say that small single barrel guns may be excluded.

[digger303]

Helicopters and figures looking strong

[bfrd]

If you haven't seen it, the summer sci-fi for next year is extended.

Because of that, the "Gundam" build will be removed. If you voted for that build, please re-cast your vote.

EDIT: Did you know that all votes are removed when you remove a poll option? Me either! Luckily, I saved the previous votes as a backup. Please make sure your votes display correctly. Let me know if they don't or if you cannot change your votes.

[RangerNeil]

So as of the 23 Nov at 115:10 the top 4 contenders are:
Helicopters @ 14%
Figures @ 12%
Military halftracks and trucks @ 9%
Bomber & armoured cars tied # @ 7%

Some interesting topics there!!!
What happens if we do end up with tied topics?

[bfrd]

So as of the 23 Nov at 115:10 the top 4 contenders are:
Helicopters @ 14%
Figures @ 12%
Military halftracks and trucks @ 9%
Bomber & armoured cars tied # @ 7%

Some interesting topics there!!!
What happens if we do end up with tied topics?

I'll flip a coin, and the member base will have to trust me.

[bfrd]

Only 10 people have voted. We have to do better than that!

[digger303]

Only 10 people have voted. We have to do better than that!

Yes I figured that out and was a little dismayed so few actually want to join in. I wonder why that is ?
I'll be in the halftrack build with a duck hunter
AND the figures.....they will match a later tank build
AND not sure about helicopters or bombers as I have nothing in the stash covering those categories......Oop's just realised I have a ground attack craft.

[DRUMS01]

Sorry about my delayed voting, but I'm all in now.

Motorsport, Figures, Military Half Tracks and Trucks, Bombers, Helicopters, well yes Jarrod and I have something for all that.

So was I the only one who desired Artillery as a subject (?), hum......

Still working on my large scale Arado AR196B, just waiting for overseas parts to arrive. The spartans are also still a WIP along with another figure while we wait.

Ben and Jarrod

[bfrd]

Sorry about my delayed voting, but I'm all in now.

Motorsport, Figures, Military Half Tracks and Trucks, Bombers, Helicopters, well yes Jarrod and I have something for all that.

So was I the only one who desired Artillery as a subject (?), hum......

Still working on my large scale Arado AR196B, just waiting for overseas parts to arrive. The spartans are also still a WIP along with another figure while we wait.

Ben and Jarrod

I felt those were covered by surface defense.

[BigWall]

I'd vote but I build so slow I don't know what I'll join. I'll leave the voting to the more prolific builders.

[bfrd]

I'd vote but I build so slow I don't know what I'll join. I'll leave the voting to the more prolific builders.

I'm slow too! That's why we bumped all of the builds to 12 months.

[digger303]

I'd vote but I build so slow I don't know what I'll join. I'll leave the voting to the more prolific builders.

Come on Joe put up a vote, it doesn't mean you have to join all of them and I always enjoy your contributions.

[DBMiller]

I'd vote but I build so slow I don't know what I'll join. I'll leave the voting to the more prolific builders.

Vote anyway!
Not many people build slower than I do but I vote all the same.
Vote for what you'd love to build however long it takes!

[BigWall]

All right. Ya'll convinced me. My votes are in

[digger303]

Damn halftracks and APC's have fallen to the way side...

[RangerNeil]

Well - seems we now have 16 voters (some one only voted for 3?)

1st - Helicopters @ 14%
2nd - Figures @ 13%
3rd - Bombers , Muscle cars & Motorsport tied @ 8%
4th - Armoured cars & Halftracks/Trucks tied @ 6%
5th - Swedish

[RangerNeil]

17 voters now.....

1st - Helicopters @ 14%
2nd - Figures @ 12%
3rd - Motor sport @ 9%
4th - Tied @7% - Bombers Muscle Cars & Armoured Cars
5th - Military Halftracks & Trucks @ 6%
6th - Tied @ 4% - Scandanavian & Maritime Planes
7th - Tied @ 3% - Civil Nautical, WW2, WW1, Surface Defence, Nam to Gulf, Parralel Tracks.

(And yes, I do have too much time on my hands!! )

[Tomcat64]

Looks like we have a top three and now four in the running for fourth?

Since the fourth GB won't start until October next year maybe we could have a vote-off nearer the time if that's still the case when the initial poll closes?

Thanks to @bfrd for sorting the poll out on this too

[digger303]

I've got one chopper in the stash and I wouldn't mind getting it done.

[DBMiller]

Looks like we have a top three and now four in the running for fourth?

Since the fourth GB won't start until October next year maybe we could have a vote-off nearer the time if that's still the case when the initial poll closes?

Thanks to @bfrd for sorting the poll out on this too

Good idea. Let the year get started and figure it out later.

[digger303]

Go go armoured cars

[bfrd]

We only got a couple of new votes in the past few days! If you haven't cast your vote, please do so today!

[digger303]

A winner for sure and I've got this to build


And hoping armoured cars pull through and thinking I might go for this one although I do have a lot of choice in the stash.


Not trying to influence any outstanding votes of course

[RangerNeil]

I can see the Mil Mi-V-12 being broken out for this one.
Will have to incur spousal wrath for the Motor Sport and Figures builds.
Well supplied with Bombers of WW2 vintage, got the BRDM-2 for Armoured car but will have to incur yet more spousal wrath if its Muscle Cars ...

[DBMiller]

I didn't vote for helicopters but I actually have one! I won it last year as a raffle prize at a model show.

[digger303]

Is the order of the builds going to be ordered as to popularity of the voting ?

[bfrd]

Is the order of the builds going to be ordered as to popularity of the voting ?

I think I will have it be random.

[bfrd]

Only a few days left!

[smokeriderdon]

I believe I have the chopper category covered.

[digger303]

I believe I have the chopper category covered.

Well and truly, a great selection



I've got a choice of one...

[RangerNeil]

I believe I have the chopper category covered.

A few there I'd love to get my hands on! But... there are no Hinds???

I'm thinking this for rotary wing:


All I've got is this for figures currently - and thats going to take me into uncharted waters....


For halftracks and trucks - this if it qualifies.


For armoured cars theres this:


Or perhaps another BTR - but I'm not sure they count as armoured cars!

Bombers - I have coming out of my ears but NO - it won't be Border models monster Lanc.
I might remember my dad and do the Italeri Stirling glider tug + Horsa glide as he actually qualified on Horsa's.

[smokeriderdon]

I believe I have the chopper category covered.

A few there I'd love to get my hands on! But... there are no Hinds???

I'm thinking this for rotary wing:


All I've got is this for figures currently - and thats going to take me into uncharted waters....


For halftracks and trucks - this if it qualifies.


For armoured cars theres this:


Or perhaps another BTR - but I'm not sure they count as armoured cars!

Bombers - I have coming out of my ears but NO - it won't be Border models monster Lanc.
I might remember my dad and do the Italeri Stirling glider tug + Horsa glide as he actually qualified on Horsa's.

Yeah, I am not so enamored with Russian stuff. A few here and there. But I do think I have a Hind somewhere else hiding out. LOL

[digger303]

Helicopters....................1 option
Trucks and half tracks ......38 options
Bombers...................... 8 or 9 options
Figures........................yep a few
APC's or Armoured cars.....50 or there about's

So I'm covered, but not sure if I will participate in all the builds this year. There are some I want to choose to build that are out side the parameters. However I will build at least 2 maybe 3 if I try my hand at some smaller 1/35 figures.

[Tomcat64]

Wow - apart from the clear leader it's all still really tight for the other places...

I only have the one helicopter in the stash I think but well fitted out for figures & armoured cars

[smokeriderdon]

Im seeing Choppers, bombers, figures and armored cars.

[digger303]

Now which one do we start first....I'm hankering to open a new kit

[bfrd]

The winning selections are as follows:

A- Helicopters - Anything with rotary wings
B - Figures - single, group, or bust
C - Bombers - Anything that drops bombs
D - Armoured Cars - Any armored car or standard car with armor plating added on (zombie apocalypse, perhaps)

I did some computer stuff and came up with the following randomized-ish order.

1. Bombers
2. Figures
3. Helicopters
4. Armoured Cars

I will create the forum for the Bomber SiG and update the calendar when I feel better.

[digger303]

The winning selections are as follows:

A- Helicopters - Anything with rotary wings
B - Figures - single, group, or bust
C - Bombers - Anything that drops bombs
D - Armoured Cars - Any armored car or standard car with armor plating added on (zombie apocalypse, perhaps)

I did some computer stuff and came up with the following randomized-ish order.

1. Bombers
2. Figures
3. Helicopters
4. Armoured Cars

I will create the forum for the Bomber SiG and update the calendar when I feel better.

Didn't realize you were under the weather. Hope it is only a fleeting issue and take as much time as you need. Health is more important than bits of plastic.

[RangerNeil]

The winning selections are as follows:

A- Helicopters - Anything with rotary wings
B - Figures - single, group, or bust
C - Bombers - Anything that drops bombs
D - Armoured Cars - Any armored car or standard car with armor plating added on (zombie apocalypse, perhaps)

I did some computer stuff and came up with the following randomized-ish order.

1. Bombers
2. Figures
3. Helicopters
4. Armoured Cars

I will create the forum for the Bomber SiG and update the calendar when I feel better.

Thanks for the organizing sir! I hope you feel better soon.

[smokeriderdon]

The winning selections are as follows:

A- Helicopters - Anything with rotary wings
B - Figures - single, group, or bust
C - Bombers - Anything that drops bombs
D - Armoured Cars - Any armored car or standard car with armor plating added on (zombie apocalypse, perhaps)

I did some computer stuff and came up with the following randomized-ish order.

1. Bombers
2. Figures
3. Helicopters
4. Armoured Cars

I will create the forum for the Bomber SiG and update the calendar when I feel better.

Cool beans. Rest, relax, feel better!

[Stokesy44]

That looks like a cracking selection.

There are new releases I fancy for at least 2 of those so it will depend on when they come out. ICM have got a 1/48 B26 Marauder coming out and Takom have 2 1/35 Apache helicopters on the way.

Feel better soon mate

[digger303]

As I indicated I will go with the Arado 196 as a nuisance bomber...
Figures will most likely be a 1/35 figure set to compliment another build
Helicopter will be a Bell as it is the only one I have and try to replicate a Vietnam version fielded by the Australians.
Armoured cars however I will be spoilt for choice. However I am thinking at the moment it could be a 6 rad by Italeri. The early armoured car fielded by the Germans in ww2. Found to be lacking and they then went on to develop the 8 rad which while high in maintenance and expensive to build was a great success.

[DRUMS01]

Looking at the finalists I think Jarrod and I are good regardless of how it plays out.

[KalebB]

Never been a figure or helicopter kinda guy but it looks like that is about to change. And you already know I'll find a way to make it Eastern European/Warsaw Pact related

[Stokesy44]

Never been a figure or helicopter kinda guy but it looks like that is about to change. And you already know I'll find a way to make it Eastern European/Warsaw Pact related

Surely there's a big ass Hind chopper out there with your name on it.

[Stokesy44]

For the bomber SIG does the FB version of the Mosquito qualify?

The correct answer is 'yes' by the way....

[Tomcat64]

The winning selections are as follows:

A- Helicopters - Anything with rotary wings
B - Figures - single, group, or bust
C - Bombers - Anything that drops bombs
D - Armoured Cars - Any armored car or standard car with armor plating added on (zombie apocalypse, perhaps)

I did some computer stuff and came up with the following randomized-ish order.

1. Bombers
2. Figures
3. Helicopters
4. Armoured Cars

I will create the forum for the Bomber SiG and update the calendar when I feel better.

Thanks for sorting all this out - hope you're feeling better soon.