Another starter set GB?

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Since those of us doing the starter set GB are pretty fed up with the paints, and the brush(es), how about another GB, using any starter set, and any tools/techniques you would usually use?
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I'm in!
Any AM decals allowed? Or just the kits variant?
Thinking about making a different version of the ones built in the current GB...
 

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So basically you are suggesting a GB where you can build anything.....
The whole point with the original GB was the challenge...
 

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It wouldn't be a challenge a nice idea but it would be to easy.
 

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So basically you are suggesting a GB where you can build anything.....
The whole point with the original GB was the challenge...
No, it would have to be a starter kit. A chance to see how restrictive the paint, glue and brush of the starter kit is, and how good some of these kits really are.

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The thing is that the starter kits are 99.9% of the time an ordinary production kit just a different box and some glue and paint. Some of them are even new tooled kits!
 

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Yes, but several of us have built the starter sets and complained, so why not see how good a model can be built from them without the supplied glue, paints and brush?
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Hi Peter
I certainly intend building another Vampire. It is a lovely kit and I feel that I haven't really done it justice. The kit in the starter set is also available in two other boxes. Exactly the same kit but no glue or paints and makes into different variants - just different decals.
The things I missed most. A decent paint brush for detail painting. The airbrush. Gloss varnish. Microsol. My usual EMA Plastic Weld. Colours to allow the pilots to be used. Oils for a panel line wash. I am sure other things would be used as well. No PE, extra decals or resin aftermarket stuff is fair enough but I would use some Tamiya tape for seat belts!
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Even though I couldn’t join in ( I came very close!) I think it’s a great idea! A comparison Gb showing how it was done then to how it is done now!:smiling4:
 

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I've been thinking about this and have a suggestion or two.
If Peter agrees we could extend the existing GB so all those that build a starter kit using all the starter kit paint etc. Can then build the same model but with all the bells, whistels and flashing lights you can throw at it.
You could then post them both together in the finished build.
 

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So we would't need 10 people to sign up then Ian? If t'other Peter agrees that is.
I agree with the suggested rules - no PE or aftermarket parts, but use whatever tools/paints/glues you like?
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I've been thinking about this and have a suggestion or two.
If Peter agrees we could extend the existing GB so all those that build a starter kit using all the starter kit paint etc. Can then build the same model but with all the bells, whistels and flashing lights you can throw at it.
You could then post them both together in the finished build.
See my group build chat.
 

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I have a starter set spitfire awaiting some seatbelts and I have a masking set witch I will also throw at it as well.
 

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So we would't need 10 people to sign up then Ian? If t'other Peter agrees that is.
I agree with the suggested rules - no PE or aftermarket parts, but use whatever tools/paints/glues you like?
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No I mean that you could use all the Aftermarket and other addons that you want. If you want on the second kit. That is All the bells and whistles bit lol. It just needs to be the same kit that you built in the Starter set challenge. .
 

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@peterairfix and @stillp
Shall we agree that we just extend the existing GB the the end of August or September?
Only rule changes: You have to have built or be building a starter Challenge kit to take part in the second part. You Must build the same kit as in the first part. (not necessarily the started kit version but the same mould/make if that makes sense).

I see no need to wait for ten takers as this will is a 'carry over'.
I can edit the initial post in the GB to reflect the rules and changes.
I assume that Peter and Peter have no problem in co-hosting the GB.

Let me know asap
 
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