Guidelines & Rules

Post by **Lee** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 4:31 pm

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 MJR Models & Hobbies for every GB. I'd like to take this opportunity to personally thank John & Mandy at Models R Go for their 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....

From Russia with Love Group Build Guidelines

Objective: Build and share any Russian military or civilian vehicle, aircraft, ship, figure, diorama etc.

PLEASE READ.....

What qualifies as a From Russia with Love 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 in or by Russia and have Russian/Soviet markings 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 in or by Russia from any time period.
2. Any kit manufacturer
3. Any scale
4. Anyone can join regardless of skill level
5. There is no restriction 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: Friday 1st January 2016
Finish date: Saturday 30th April 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......

Post by **rwsmith14** » Sat Dec 19, 2015 12:50 am

Paul/Lee

does the subject kit need to be in Russian or Soviet markings/insignia? can it be russian made and be an export?? Just wondering..

Post by **Lee** » Sat Dec 19, 2015 2:41 am

rwsmith14 wrote:Paul/Lee

does the subject kit need to be in Russian or Soviet markings/insignia? can it be russian made and be an export?? Just wondering..

Going to rule that it has to be in Soviet/Russian markings

Post by **rwsmith14** » Sat Dec 19, 2015 3:13 am

Lee wrote:
rwsmith14 wrote:Paul/Lee

does the subject kit need to be in Russian or Soviet markings/insignia? can it be russian made and be an export?? Just wondering..
Going to rule that it has to be in Soviet/Russian markings

sounds good !! thanks for the fast reply !!

Post by **MarkVerploeg** » Sat Dec 19, 2015 2:29 pm

Is it okay if we put our buildthreads on here
Well i mean in the builds section ofcourse but as i have to wait with a current build i thought it would be a good time to make a update for that and start the buildthreads for next years builds (just the intro and sprue shots)

Post by **Paul** » Sat Dec 19, 2015 3:02 pm

MarkVerploeg wrote:Is it okay if we put our buildthreads on here
Well i mean in the builds section ofcourse but as i have to wait with a current build i thought it would be a good time to make a update for that and start the buildthreads for next years builds (just the intro and sprue shots)

Yeah as long as its not started till the start date your fine

Post by **MarkVerploeg** » Sat Dec 19, 2015 3:30 pm

Paul wrote:
MarkVerploeg wrote:Is it okay if we put our buildthreads on here
Well i mean in the builds section ofcourse but as i have to wait with a current build i thought it would be a good time to make a update for that and start the buildthreads for next years builds (just the intro and sprue shots)
Yeah as long as its not started till the start date your fine

Thabks for the fast reply
No i won't start building right away
I will wait untill the start date but i have tons of filler and glue that are drying so i can't continue building so i thought i would ask if it was okay so i have something to do while all of that dries

Post by **NonProlificModeler** » Sun Dec 20, 2015 9:10 am

Hi! I'd like to participate in the "From Russia with love" GB. I've got a kit in my stash I haven't touched since I bought it back in 2009. Of course I opened the box and the bags, but that's it. Would that be okay? Greetings from FOGGY Konstanz (Lake Constance). Jens

Post by **MarkVerploeg** » Sun Dec 20, 2015 9:56 am

NonProlificModeler wrote:Hi! I'd like to participate in the "From Russia with love" GB. I've got a kit in my stash I haven't touched since I bought it back in 2009. Of course I opened the box and the bags, but that's it. Would that be okay? Greetings from FOGGY Konstanz (Lake Constance). Jens

the rules state that the kit must be in a unstarted condition
parts that broke of the sprue during transport are a exception as you can't do nothing about that
so if you make photo's of the sprues wich serve as proof that the kit is not started you should be fine

Post by **NonProlificModeler** » Sun Dec 20, 2015 11:45 am

Fine! I'll take photos as soon as possible. Have a nice Sunday. Jens

Post by **Lee** » Mon Dec 21, 2015 10:21 am

Prizes now added

Post by **TheSmoo** » Tue Dec 22, 2015 6:54 pm

I'm really looking forwards to this "From Russia with love" build, Those who know me will know I have been away from model making for around 25+ years and have been concentrating on Tamiya 1:12 motorbikes since I started back to medelling 5 months ago, I havent built a tank or AFV for over 30 years and I have got myself a new airbrush and santa said she will get me the compressor, so hopefully on xmas I'll be ready to go.

I have been watching numerous how to videos by Paul and Coen on YouTube on how to do weathering effects, something I have never tried before in my puff and have a cheap tamiya Panther tank kit to start on xmas to practise my techniques on.

So in my stash (for this build) atm I have -

1 x TRUMPETER 1/35 RUSSIAN BM-21 GRAD LATE VERSION

1 x TAMIYA 35257 Soviet Tank T 55 1:35

and a couple of kits that should be with me before the new year -

1 x Trumpeter 01521 LAV-A2 Light Armoured Vehicle 1/35 scale

1 x Trumpeter 00372 USMC LAV-AT 1/35 scale

hmm so what one to enter for something different and how many can I build in 4 months considering I am not currently working (due to ill health) and have plenty modelling time?

fun fun fun

regards

Terry

P.S. Making a Google+ page feel free to add/follow (I need friends lol ) https://plus.google.com/b/1146149412286 ... 8609242457

Post by **Schoof** » Sun Dec 27, 2015 2:39 pm

My entry for this one will be...

Post by **NonProlificModeler** » Thu Dec 31, 2015 3:10 pm

Hi, guys! I've taken pictures of the kits I'd like to build for the "From Russia With Love" GB. How and where do I have to post them? I know I'm late - as usual! And who can help me with a problem concerning the main kit I plan to do? Happy New Year to everyone! Take care, be good and be save! Jens

Post by **Schoof** » Thu Dec 31, 2015 3:35 pm

NonProlificModeler wrote:Hi, guys! I've taken pictures of the kits I'd like to build for the "From Russia With Love" GB. How and where do I have to post them? I know I'm late - as usual! And who can help me with a problem concerning the main kit I plan to do? Happy New Year to everyone! Take care, be good and be save! Jens

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Post by **Schoof** » Thu Dec 31, 2015 3:45 pm

NonProlificModeler wrote:Hi, guys! I've taken pictures of the kits I'd like to build for the "From Russia With Love" GB. How and where do I have to post them? I know I'm late - as usual! And who can help me with a problem concerning the main kit I plan to do? Happy New Year to everyone! Take care, be good and be save! Jens

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Post by **NonProlificModeler** » Thu Dec 31, 2015 3:49 pm

Thanks a lot, Schoof, but WHERE do I find "photobucket"? Maybe I'm blind (or most probably, ahem). And to WHOM do I send the pictures? I need somebody who can decide, if my kit is possibly disqualified.

Post by **NonProlificModeler** » Thu Dec 31, 2015 4:41 pm

It's too late for today anyway. I'll sort this out tomorrow. Again a Happy New Year. Jens

Post by **Schoof** » Thu Dec 31, 2015 11:41 pm

NonProlificModeler wrote:Thanks a lot, Schoof, but WHERE do I find "photobucket"? Maybe I'm blind (or most probably, ahem). And to WHOM do I send the pictures? I need somebody who can decide, if my kit is possibly disqualified.

http://s203.photobucket.com/
....

And just post it here. ......

Post by **NonProlificModeler** » Sat Jan 02, 2016 1:48 pm

Thanks a million, Schoof! I know it's annoying to deal with dummies, so I'm glad you're patient with an old fart!

Post by **NonProlificModeler** » Sat Jan 02, 2016 2:28 pm

Okay, guys! Since I haven't got a photobucket account, I post my pictures this way. There'll be five or six posts and maybe Lee or Frank can decide, if my main kit, REVELL "Stalinorgel ("Katiusha")" is okay or not. Here we go:

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Post by **NonProlificModeler** » Sat Jan 02, 2016 2:31 pm

Here are the sprues. I bought the kit back in 2009 briefly before I quit the hobby till about six weeks ago.

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Post by **NonProlificModeler** » Sat Jan 02, 2016 2:33 pm

And here is problem #1: I cut the tyres off the sprue and put them in a bag to save them from getting hard (didn't work as I found out recently).

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Post by **NonProlificModeler** » Sat Jan 02, 2016 2:38 pm

And here is problem #2: I was about to start building the "Katiusha" before I heard of the GB and the only part I touched was the grille. Therefore the kit isn't in "unstarted condition" and if you disqualify it, it's alright. It can't be helped, but I wanted to be honest about this. The three figure sets are all new and the bags aren't opened yet.

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Post by **NonProlificModeler** » Sat Jan 02, 2016 2:40 pm

The plan is a dio which is settled in a (scratch built) factory ruin in Berlin right at the end of war.

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Post by **NonProlificModeler** » Sat Jan 02, 2016 2:43 pm

Now for my last two pictures. Then I let you decide, if I can participate or not. Thank you, guys. Jens

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Post by **Lee** » Sat Jan 02, 2016 3:03 pm

NonProlificModeler wrote:Okay, guys! Since I haven't got a photobucket account, I post my pictures this way. There'll be five or six posts and maybe Lee or Frank can decide, if my main kit, REVELL "Stalinorgel ("Katiusha")" is okay or not. Here we go:

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Hey mate, you need to start a new thread in the build section of this GB. Can you do that and let me know so I can delete these please.

Cheers

Post by **MarkVerploeg** » Sat Jan 02, 2016 3:10 pm

Lee wrote:
NonProlificModeler wrote:Okay, guys! Since I haven't got a photobucket account, I post my pictures this way. There'll be five or six posts and maybe Lee or Frank can decide, if my main kit, REVELL "Stalinorgel ("Katiusha")" is okay or not. Here we go:

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Hey mate, you need to start a new thread in the build section of this GB. Can you do that and let me know so I can delete these please.

Cheers

You didn't see the Lee or Frank part by any chance ?
It is a cool new way of spelling Paul though

Post by **NonProlificModeler** » Sat Jan 02, 2016 3:42 pm

Ooomph, I didn't know that I have to start a new thread, Lee. Sorry! Anyway, how do I do that? Really, please, explain it for dummies! And will I have to post the pictures again?

Post by **Lee** » Sat Jan 02, 2016 6:41 pm

NonProlificModeler wrote:Ooomph, I didn't know that I have to start a new thread, Lee. Sorry! Anyway, how do I do that? Really, please, explain it for dummies! And will I have to post the pictures again?

Go here - http://www.intscalemodeller.com/viewforum.php?f=450 click new thread on top left and post away in your own thread

Post by **Lee** » Sat Jan 02, 2016 6:41 pm

MarkVerploeg wrote:
Lee wrote:
NonProlificModeler wrote:Okay, guys! Since I haven't got a photobucket account, I post my pictures this way. There'll be five or six posts and maybe Lee or Frank can decide, if my main kit, REVELL "Stalinorgel ("Katiusha")" is okay or not. Here we go:

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Hey mate, you need to start a new thread in the build section of this GB. Can you do that and let me know so I can delete these please.

Cheers
You didn't see the Lee or Frank part by any chance ?
It is a cool new way of spelling Paul though

I like Frank, has a certain ring to it Mark

Post by **MarkVerploeg** » Sat Jan 02, 2016 7:32 pm

We will start calling him Frank then

Post by **NonProlificModeler** » Sun Jan 03, 2016 8:23 am

I guess "new thread" is "new topic"? Okay, will do. The site wasn't accessible yesterday evening. That's the reason for my tardy reply. You can delete my posts then, Lee. Could you tell me, if I can participate the way I planned it, please. As I wrote earlier: No problem, if I can't. Bye and be good. Jens

Post by **wookiee76** » Sun Jan 03, 2016 2:44 pm

Would something built in a different country specifically for the russians to use under lend/lease be allowed, have a red army valentine mk. Iv? It is a miniart kit so technically a former soviet state!

Post by **Lee** » Sun Jan 03, 2016 2:47 pm

wookiee76 wrote:Would something built in a different country specifically for the russians to use under lend/lease be allowed, have a red army valentine mk. Iv? It is a miniart kit so technically a former soviet state!

Nope, afraid not. Must be made in Russia and have Russian markings

Post by **wookiee76** » Sun Jan 03, 2016 2:52 pm

Dammit, thanks Lee, oh well back to amazon i go!

Post by **rwsmith14** » Sun Jan 03, 2016 6:37 pm

I understand subject has to have russian markings... would that included former soviet republics... can a subject have ukranian , Georgian, belorussian markings etc ?.. as long as it is made in Russia.. thanks sorry for all the questions.. OR for a Aircraft JUST the RED star russian/soviet insgina..that we all know??

Post by **Lee** » Sun Jan 03, 2016 6:50 pm

rwsmith14 wrote:I understand subject has to have russian markings... would that included former soviet republics... can a subject have ukranian , Georgian, belorussian markings etc ?.. as long as it is made in Russia.. thanks sorry for all the questions.. OR for a Aircraft JUST the RED star russian/soviet insgina..that we all know??

Russian made with Russian markings...

Post by **Paul** » Sun Jan 03, 2016 9:10 pm

NonProlificModeler wrote:And here is problem #2: I was about to start building the "Katiusha" before I heard of the GB and the only part I touched was the grille. Therefore the kit isn't in "unstarted condition" and if you disqualify it, it's alright. It can't be helped, but I wanted to be honest about this. The three figure sets are all new and the bags aren't opened yet.

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Yes thats fine, you can build this buddy

Post by **rwsmith14** » Sun Jan 03, 2016 9:26 pm

Lee wrote:
rwsmith14 wrote:I understand subject has to have russian markings... would that included former soviet republics... can a subject have ukranian , Georgian, belorussian markings etc ?.. as long as it is made in Russia.. thanks sorry for all the questions.. OR for a Aircraft JUST the RED star russian/soviet insgina..that we all know??
Russian made with Russian markings...

Gotcha !!!

Thanks for the clarification !!!

Post by **NonProlificModeler** » Mon Jan 04, 2016 8:48 am

Oh, that's bloody cool, "Frank", ahem. Beg your pardon for getting yer name wrong, Paul! Now I'll start a new thread! Take care. Jens

Post by **EPAVieira** » Thu Feb 11, 2016 5:43 am

Better late...

Lee, Paul,
I have this 1/72 Su17M, i changed it to a Su22M4, and made a casting... It does have all the parts as copy (yep! I know... Stupid...), can i have a go with it?

Post by **Lee** » Thu Feb 11, 2016 8:36 am

EPAVieira wrote:Better late...

Lee, Paul,
I have this 1/72 Su17M, i changed it to a Su22M4, and made a casting... It does have all the parts as copy (yep! I know... Stupid...), can i have a go with it?

Yep, it's unstarted so all is good