Global Scale Modeller

Get'm while they're young and impressionable.
haha.
I haven't decided what I'm going to pick yet.
I've got a T70M that I might use. Maybe.

Sounds like a buddy build fermenting there

Maybe. Once McLeod gets himself comfy in supplies we'll set something off. Could be fun. I've never done one before.

Lee wrote:Sounds like a buddy build fermenting there

Stupid question buddy build?

Couple or few people get together and build the same subject at the same time. Easy to share ideas, hint and tips etc

Russian beasts

Hmm maybe I'll do a T34, putting the camo I like on a BT-7 could prove a little too challenging for a 1st one back type model lol

I have a T34 in my stash somewhere... that is if you're thinking about that build off.

Sure, I'll just get one then prioritise my tools and paints buying around that to start my collection off again, wont be for at least a month I would think though lol

I don't think that there's a hurry Mcleod.
I wonder if anyone else wants to give this a whirl.
We should set up a thread for it.
Something like WOT T34 Buddy Build.
I've never done anything like this... could be really cool.

Coen wrote: I wonder if anyone else wants to give this a whirl.
We should set up a thread for it.
Something like WOT T34 Buddy Build.
I've never done anything like this... could be really cool.

That's a good idea

All participants who finish will receive an ISM badge too

How's that?

yeah sounds cool to me, never done anything like this before myself, would be the ideal way to get my modelling going again.

Count me in then

If I manage to get the cash for a new kit then I would be happy to get a T-34 and join in this as well. Chances are it won't be for a while though either.

Yeah I'm in

As its going to be awhile will give me time to sort kit out etc.

I'll leave to you guys to sort it out. Just let me know when and I'll set you up a little section on the forum OK

this might be pushing it for me ive only got a kv1 or ...money is tight at the mo just paid the wedding off and honey to pay so the next time i get kit it will be xmas sorry lads

Lee wrote:I'll leave to you guys to sort it out. Just let me know when and I'll set you up a little section on the forum OK

Right then.
Since this is Mcleod's idea, and we have a few weeks to get ready, how about ideas for a framework then so we can get into action Buddy.
Not so much rules... but suggestions...or rules?

I don't have a mountain of time at the moment with the three builds that I've got on the go.
I'm just about done one of them and that should free up some time.

Well we got plenty of time as I'm skint and it will be a while before I can get all the necessary bits, so time aint an issue lol.

I was thinking that it would have to be a tank found in World of tanks, so that opens it up to hundreds of possible builds, so the guys that want to do it but say don't have for example a T34 can make anything in their stash that appears in WoT.

The builds would have to be as close as possible to the in game representation, detailing, painting, camo, weathering etc (some of the weathering in the game is actually really nice).

You can do different variants of tanks because in WoT the way the upgraded turrets and guns work is that they are usually from different versions of the real life vehicle - and some experimental and prototype ones too

For example I'll be doing a T34, probably a Dragon kit that comes with loads of PE detailing, that I wont have to use because in the game its just not there, likewise the external fuel tanks aren't in the game either, so things like that will have to be taken into account.

The great thing I like about this is when it comes to reference, its all there in the game in glorious HD and if someone wants to build a tank that they don't have in game - chances are someone else will have it and we can share screenshots etc.

Sounding good so far ?

I like could do the panzer IV I use in game.

Revell do some "World of tanks kits" these are mostly 1/72 but an idea for those short on cash?

T3hGuppy wrote:Revell do some "World of tanks kits" these are mostly 1/72 but an idea for those short on cash?

yeah I've seen those, there just normal Revell kits with a world of tanks invite code where you get some gold and premium account time for new players. Still good idea for the budget concious, personally I prefer the larger scales.

So what restrictions should there be on scale... 1/35 only?
Or all scales as long as it's a vehicle that appears in WOT?
I think that I like the open scale idea best for opportunity and creative license sake.
How about diorama or vignettes bases?
Should they be allowed or not?
If they are maybe only one vehicle should appear... or as many as are wanted.

Just a few suggestions for parameters.

I'm actually getting pretty excited about this now. There are over a hundred vehicle in WOT maybe 200.
With the camo options they're almost unlimited variety.

I'm happy with pretty much any scale though space is becoming a bit of a premium lol.

Yeah the choice is fantastic and theirs alot of experimental tanks too which opens up all sorts of possibility

That's what's so exciting.
There are far too many creative people on the forum for this to be dull.
Those paper panzers will be hard to knock together, but there are tanks and TDs on WOT that there isn't a kit for... or even close.
Maybe someone will do and old fashioned complete scratch like from the old days.

Ill crack out the wood and chisels lol.

Yeah this will be a good one.

So then, so far I have come up with this list:

Must feature in World of tanks.
Can be any scale.
Can be in any media - kit, scratch built etc, doesn't have to be OOB.
Must be as close to the in game one as possible, correct gun, turret, detailing, no open hatches etc.
Must be painted in colours or camo that are in the game and correct patterns, weathering etc.
Insignias, slogans and logos can be added providing they are available in the games external markings options or current clan icons.
Bases or dioramas can be done providing it reflects a setting from the game.
Battle damage can be added as long it matches the effects in the game.
Once tank has been decided on, screenshot of said tank to provided for comparison and initial launch so to speak, eg: I'll be using this "kit, bits etc" to make this "screenshot".

I'm thinking no particular time limit as lots of you guys are busy on other projects and I'll be getting bits and pieces for it on an "as and when I can afford it basis" lol

That sound ok ?

Sounds great dude.

hell im in never built in any kind of group build or comp so looking forward to this i will pick an easy and quick tank got one in mind

Sounds like it's all sorted out then.
Maybe an end date should be chosen so we can do final reveals.

How about Haloween, that gives 3 months, I think that should be ok for me, what about you chaps ?

Yeah that will give me a chance to finish up a few projects and decide what I want to do.

It's great for me too.

sorry at the risk of sounding dum start building at haloween or to be finished by

Finish by haloween, or we can make it later if its not suitable, I don't really mind.

im easy never tried two builds at once something else new for me

Sounds good to me!

Oo oo I know what I am going to build!!! Shhh tis a secret!

Again with the teasing.

right got my tank how do you get a picture of the tank off the actual game complete novice when it comes to computers

If I remember correctly... you go to your garage.. pull up your tank in question... pose it the way you need... then hit Print Screen.
It takes a screen shot.
Where it saves it ... well That I don't know.

Depends on the Operating System your using but print screen saves directly to pictures for mine (Windows 7)

I'd definitely be up for that boys sounds like a plan

If you hit print screen in game it will save the screenshots to c:Games\World_of_tanks\screenshots.

You can do it in the garage or whilst in the actual game to get action shots, you can whilst playing press v and it will remove all the hud and scoreboards etc so you can get a clean shot.

there might be ways of setting it up to send straight to pictures folder but I have windows 7 too and it just goes to the world of tanks folder

Dammit, the kit I want is currently out my price range...... so its purchase may have to wait a while. But it shall be mine!

cheers

your going to get bored of me quick hit print and were the hell is that

The print screen button is normally to the left of the number pad on a standard keyboard.

nailed it now were will that go

c: (or whatever drive you have) games\world_of_tanks\screenshots

right here is my tank the mighty kv-2 got this kit ages a go its a bit off a pig released in 2005 but ideal for this because there isnt much detail in the game so let battle commence