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2023 Sci Fi & Fantasy SIG Rules

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Start date: Sunday 1st January 2023
Finish date: Sunday 31st December 2023


Special interest group builds are great fun and gets a committed few 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.... :D

2023 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Special Interest Group Build Guidelines - PLEASE READ

Subject Choices:

Any science fiction or fantasy plastic or resin kit from any film, television, print, or animated feature (or from the depths of your own imagination).

Group Build Guidelines...
  • Any un-started Sci-fi or fantasy kit or figure (or bust).
  • Any kit manufacturer.
  • Any scale.
  • Anyone may join, no skill requirement, no kit complexity minimum.
  • No restrictions on aftermarket products (decals, PE, etc.) or additional material.
  • Scratch building is allowed.
  • You may enter as many times as you like, build as many kits as you like.
  • All kits must be not be started prior to the start date - no exceptions (damaged while in transit sprue parts are allowed).
  • All entries must have a build thread in this SIG forum area for the entry to be valid.
  • A progressive build thread must be posted - which must include sprue and box shots, regular picture and/or video updates with comments on hints & tips - by sharing your build progress others can learn.
  • You must provide a minimum of three still photographs (as well as any video) as part of your final reveal.
Have FUN :dance:

If you have any questions or need clarification then please either post it in this section or drop us a PM and we will get it sorted.

Good luck people :D
Cheers, Neil

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Very interesting, might have to throw in a sci-fi kit in between some planned builds.
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So many builds to finish but i have a Revell kit with a dark pilot and something about "Star" and "Wars" ... i will see if it is easy to build! :dance:
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I think would be the perfect time to bust out a kit I've had for years just waiting for the right time to build it. A Maschinenkrieger kit :th:
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I have plenty to choose from, but am leaning towards the old Monogram Cylon Raider.
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smokeriderdon wrote: Wed Jan 04, 2023 8:49 pm I have plenty to choose from, but am leaning towards the old Monogram Cylon Raider.
I prefer the old Cylon Raider to the new one. Do it! :th:
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Thats a nice amount of time to finish a kit. Im thinking something mech, Bandai do a nice patlabor kit.
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DBMiller wrote: Wed Jan 04, 2023 9:26 pm
smokeriderdon wrote: Wed Jan 04, 2023 8:49 pm I have plenty to choose from, but am leaning towards the old Monogram Cylon Raider.
I prefer the old Cylon Raider to the new one. Do it! :th:
I have the new K'T'Inga kit, and that is really tempting. BUT, that is FAAARRRR too involved right now. Plus I kinda want to get the lighting kit for it as well. So the Raider it likely will be.
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I'm gonna build Apollo II as we all know that was made up :nena:
Its been tried and tested, it works! So don't blame the system if you're no good. :doh:
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Stokesy44 wrote: Thu Jan 05, 2023 7:42 pm I'm gonna build Apollo II as we all know that was made up :nena:
Agreed! We all know the moon is made of cheese!
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Torn between Stingray from the TV puppet show of the same name or a 1/48 Eagle Transporter from Space:1999.

Decisions, decisions......... :)
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    BigWall wrote: Fri Jan 06, 2023 2:20 am
    Stokesy44 wrote: Thu Jan 05, 2023 7:42 pm I'm gonna build Apollo II as we all know that was made up :nena:
    Agreed! We all know the moon is made of cheese!
    and the NAZI'S got there first. :jd: :shock:
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    ulvdemon wrote: Wed Jan 04, 2023 8:16 pm Very interesting, might have to throw in a sci-fi kit in between some planned builds.
    Awesome - looking forward to seeing what you come up with :thumb2:
    ForeverPlasticKits wrote: Wed Jan 04, 2023 8:45 pm So many builds to finish but i have a Revell kit with a dark pilot and something about "Star" and "Wars" ... i will see if it is easy to build! :dance:
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    KalebB wrote: Wed Jan 04, 2023 8:48 pm I think would be the perfect time to bust out a kit I've had for years just waiting for the right time to build it. A Maschinenkrieger kit :th:
    Cool - that's something a bit different :cheers2:
    cor wrote: Thu Jan 05, 2023 5:24 am Thats a nice amount of time to finish a kit. Im thinking something mech, Bandai do a nice patlabor kit.
    I'll admit I had to go & Google that :) But yep would be cool to see - Gundam sorta stuff right?
    smokeriderdon wrote: Thu Jan 05, 2023 5:52 pm
    DBMiller wrote: Wed Jan 04, 2023 9:26 pm
    smokeriderdon wrote: Wed Jan 04, 2023 8:49 pm I have plenty to choose from, but am leaning towards the old Monogram Cylon Raider.
    I prefer the old Cylon Raider to the new one. Do it! :th:
    I have the new K'T'Inga kit, and that is really tempting. BUT, that is FAAARRRR too involved right now. Plus I kinda want to get the lighting kit for it as well. So the Raider it likely will be.
    Another vote for the old Cylon Raider from me - I keep meaning to try & find one for myself
    RangerNeil wrote: Fri Jan 06, 2023 7:37 am Torn between Stingray from the TV puppet show of the same name or a 1/48 Eagle Transporter from Space:1999.

    Decisions, decisions......... :)
    If you've got the space (and the necessary brownie points from Mrs Ranger) I'd love to see that 1/48 Eagle built up :th:
    Cheers, Neil

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    digger303 wrote: Fri Jan 06, 2023 8:56 am
    BigWall wrote: Fri Jan 06, 2023 2:20 am
    Stokesy44 wrote: Thu Jan 05, 2023 7:42 pm I'm gonna build Apollo II as we all know that was made up :nena:
    Agreed! We all know the moon is made of cheese!
    and the NAZI'S got there first. :jd: :shock:
    :cheers2:
    Is that when they found Elvis in the Lancaster Bomber?? :think:
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