fredk wrote: ↑August 11th, 2023, 6:46 pm
I'd like to see a few more non-aeroplane centric GBs
I would go along with that as well; some civilian options (either as specific or coincidental subjects) would also be good. How about a more abstract theme such as 'rust'...
I have been thinking about abstract such as getting away from the historical context which is automatically limiting.
One that crossed my mind was "Amphibious Operations" - just anything tied to that not just another D-Day.
I had another thought and lost it, just something generic.
I know I've always argued for focus, but these anniversary GB's are just plane limiting. We need to open up to creativity.
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TimJ wrote: ↑August 12th, 2023, 2:05 am
I've been thinking of suggesting a car GB since last year as the last one we had was back in 2019. Maybe now is the time.
There are so many choices for an automotive GB from daily runarounds to vintage / classic to racing cars to possible trucks as well. Well worth doing I think.
JohnRatzenberger wrote: ↑August 13th, 2023, 2:22 am
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One that crossed my mind was "Amphibious Operations" - just anything tied to that not just another D-Day.
I had another thought and lost it, just something generic.
I know I've always argued for focus, but these anniversary GB's are just plane limiting. We need to open up to creativity.
Pick a colour/color, eg anything red, or yellow, or blue, or 'abandoned/forgotten', 'named for insects'
I think we've had 'animals' not very long ago
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JohnRatzenberger wrote: ↑August 13th, 2023, 2:22 am
I know I've always argued for focus, but these anniversary GB's are just plane limiting. We need to open up to creativity.
One of the issues is that many of us are primarily aircraft modellers - that is just the way it is; you know that from IPMS. But many themed GBs in an historical context have plenty of scope for non-aircraft builders if a little creativity is applied. An Operation Dragoon GB - just to randomly pluck an idea that was recently suggested - could include aircraft, tanks, military vehicles, ships, figures, even cars - civilian vehicles operated by the Resistance, for example. Thinking about it, the Berlin Wall GB idea has even more scope. As you say, it just needs a little creativity.
JohnRatzenberger wrote: ↑August 13th, 2023, 2:22 am
I know I've always argued for focus, but these anniversary GB's are just plane limiting. We need to open up to creativity.
One of the issues is that many of us are primarily aircraft modellers - that is just the way it is; you know that from IPMS.
Ah, but a number of us predominantly aircraft builders have also built vehicles, iggie, Tony, me for example.
Looking back through the GB suggestions in the GB chat area, it seems there is enough interest (ie minimum 8 positive responses) for the following GBs to be up for consideration for 2024:
1. Weather/Climate named subjects, GBL TeeEll
2. C-130, GBL Stuart
3. Did Not Finish (but will now!), GBL TeeEll
4. Aerobatic Teams, GBL iggie
5. Road and Track, the civvie vehicle GB, GBL AndrewR
6. Sherman tank et ses derives, GBL PaulB
7. Characature Kits GB, GBs flakmonkey, JohnRatz
This is definitely a good start and a nice variety. It also leaves space for two or three more GBs; a suitable Single Kit GB could be in the mix for one of those spots. As always our two Blitzbaus are additional.