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Hmmm, what to build. It needs to be a kit with exemplary fit whiffed in a way which will avoid much PSR, and painted in a simple scheme.
Quote from: zenrat on May 18, 2024, 06:28:11 AMHmmm, what to build. It needs to be a kit with exemplary fit whiffed in a way which will avoid much PSR, and painted in a simple scheme.
So not an Airfix Stirling then? ;)
I might have a go at the RN Skydiver project I intended to do last year before Events ("events, dear boy, events"- bonus points if you know who said that) intervened. Nothing got done on it so it's still as legal now as it was then. Not making any promises though: my aunt's house in on the market now so I have no idea how much time I'll have that week until, well, that week.
Quote from: zenrat on May 18, 2024, 06:28:11 AMHmmm, what to build. It needs to be a kit with exemplary fit whiffed in a way which will avoid much PSR, and painted in a simple scheme.
I'm going for something straight out of the box
I wouldn't participate, anyway - I have trouble completing a single figure in a week, let alone an entire kit! :rolleyes:
However, even if I wanted to, Life has thrown up a fun challenge over the next few months - my wife started chemo on Friday.
The oncologists weren't going to do anything unless/until the tumours became symptomatic, but, on closer examination by a peer review team, they realised that the largest tumour was leaning against her right femoral artery & vein. Therefore, to reduce the risk it poses to the circulation in her leg they decided that shrinking the tumour before it caused any issues was the wiser path.
So, starting Friday just gone*, every Friday morning & an hour(ish) every Saturday morning for the next few weeks is going to be spent at the hospital while she gets an infusion of chem's.
After the first month it drops back to one chemo cycle per month.
It also buggers up her 60th in mid-June & puts going over to see our second grandchild in jeopardy when he/she is born (soon) because chemo = very weakened immune system & Wombat Minor is a 2yo Germ Bomb, like most children his age.
Anyway: No, I won't be participating. ;)
[*: Last Friday was the longest session, being the first day, & the poor ol' girl was stuck in the chair for 8 hours being infused, she took it surprisingly well, really.]
Quote from: zenrat on May 18, 2024, 06:28:11 AMHmmm, what to build. It needs to be a kit with exemplary fit whiffed in a way which will avoid much PSR, and painted in a simple scheme.
That's what I say to myself every year- and I promptly ignore it......
I managed to produce this a couple of years ago
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48063538287_f75f14e15b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gedcqB)
The mantra for doing so is
Keep
It
Stupidly
Simple
So basic colour scheme and as few parts counts as possible.
Not entering this year as I need to have a workbench to model from.
Gondor
Quote from: Old Wombat on May 19, 2024, 06:28:10 AMHowever, even if I wanted to, Life has thrown up a fun challenge over the next few months - my wife started chemo on Friday.
I'm sorry to hear that Guy, I hope the treatment goes well for your wife. I'm in a similar situation with mine.
Quote from: sandiego89 on May 19, 2024, 10:37:44 AMQuote from: zenrat on May 18, 2024, 06:28:11 AMHmmm, what to build. It needs to be a kit with exemplary fit whiffed in a way which will avoid much PSR, and painted in a simple scheme.
That's what I say to myself every year- and I promptly ignore it......
Here's to biting off more than you can chew. :cheers:
I haven't finished one yet, sometimes I haven't even got started. No idea what to do this time, I'm sure I'll make it far too complicated. :thumbsup:
Quote from: Gondor on May 19, 2024, 12:53:36 PMKeep
It
Simple
Stupidly
My mantra to myself... ;) Ignore it every time. :banghead:
Quote from: Mossie on May 19, 2024, 01:04:54 PMQuote from: Old Wombat on May 19, 2024, 06:28:10 AMHowever, even if I wanted to, Life has thrown up a fun challenge over the next few months - my wife started chemo on Friday.
I'm sorry to hear that Guy, I hope the treatment goes well for your wife. I'm in a similar situation with mine.
Pls accept my best wishes for both of your families.
I... I don't have anything. I have multiple unstarted kits, but they're all dedicated to projects. Real world projects. I have whiffs but they're started and beyond.
:unsure:
Oh my, I don't recall this ever happening before.
Old Wombat, hoping for the best for the better part of you.
Quote from: Mossie on May 19, 2024, 01:04:54 PMQuote from: Old Wombat on May 19, 2024, 06:28:10 AMHowever, even if I wanted to, Life has thrown up a fun challenge over the next few months - my wife started chemo on Friday.
I'm sorry to hear that Guy, I hope the treatment goes well for your wife. I'm in a similar situation with mine.
I hope everyone's loved ones get better. Dealing with this kind of crap is a real PITA.
Quote from: kerick on May 19, 2024, 07:08:29 PMQuote from: Mossie on May 19, 2024, 01:04:54 PMQuote from: Old Wombat on May 19, 2024, 06:28:10 AMHowever, even if I wanted to, Life has thrown up a fun challenge over the next few months - my wife started chemo on Friday.
I'm sorry to hear that Guy, I hope the treatment goes well for your wife. I'm in a similar situation with mine.
I hope everyone's loved ones get better. Dealing with this kind of crap is a real PITA.
Ditto. Stay strong.
Quote from: Old Wombat on May 19, 2024, 06:28:10 AMHowever, even if I wanted to, Life has thrown up a fun challenge over the next few months - my wife started chemo on Friday.
Sorry to hear it Wombat - I've seen somebody go through chemo many years ago, and that was no fun at all (she was very scared of needles, just to add to the fun), however I'm told that they've got MUCH better at it since then and the impact and side effects are much reduced nowadays. Best wishes, patience and courage to your good lady and yourself.
Quote from: Gondor on May 19, 2024, 12:53:36 PMKeep
It
Stupidly
Simple
Theoretically I agree with this, but empirically, every time I've done a KISS build for the 1WkGB it's been an also-ran, but every time I've done something stupidly ambitious it's either won or at least been highly praised, so... I'm always torn these days. Totally right about simple paint schemes though: no amount of ambition will make paint dry faster...
From Mrs Wombat: Thank you all for your kind wishes!
So far, not so bad, although the oncologist says the middle of week two (after the third chemo round) will be the worst.
There is quite a long list of rather unpleasant potential side-effects but they don't expect her to really suffer from any of them, although her kidneys have been playing up a bit since late yesterday (it's either that or "wind", which is a listed side effect).
Funny you should mention a fear of needles, H. ;)
Mrs Wombat is very nervous of them & always has been (hence the immoral support of yours-truly). However, this is exacerbated by actual autonomic, post-traumatic responses (she's had a few very bad experiences in hospitals which have left both physical & mental scars), as opposed to a mere somatic "fear" of needles. So, next Friday, they'll be using an ultra-sound scan to guide in the canula for the infusions because her veins kept running away last Friday.
Please pass my best wishes onto Mrs W Guy :thumbsup: A mate of mine is currently going through it and, touching all the wood possible, is making very good progress. :thumbsup: Look after yourself as well mate
All appropriate things crossed for Mrs Womby and positive thoughts directed West.
Hoping for the absolute best for you and your far better half Womby mate .
I might give this a 1wgb a blast .I've got a simple built in mind which wouldn't be hard at all .
Quote from: Wardukw on May 21, 2024, 06:38:30 PMI might give this a 1wgb a blast .I've got a simple built in mind which wouldn't be hard at all .
Do you know just how many people have said that in the past ? :angel:
Quote from: NARSES2 on May 22, 2024, 12:10:40 AMQuote from: Wardukw on May 21, 2024, 06:38:30 PMI might give this a 1wgb a blast .I've got a simple built in mind which wouldn't be hard at all .
Do you know just how many people have said that in the past ? :angel:
Oh I bet Chris it's more than a dozen ;D
The build in me head is super simple really..fact I could the entire model in less than a day easily and the vehicle is pretty damn easy anyway so yeah I think it'd be doable <_<
It's the paint job that usually causes over-runs mate.
I was toying with the idea of something Vietnam era in SEA camo for this but I doubt i'd pull off three colour camo and the underside in a week.
Quote from: zenrat on May 22, 2024, 03:49:52 AMIt's the paint job that usually causes over-runs mate.
I was toying with the idea of something Vietnam era in SEA camo for this but I doubt i'd pull off three colour camo and the underside in a week.
No doubt about the painting..always the slowest part for sure ..especially aircraft..even a simple paint scheme isn't fast ..an armoured vehicle though has the edge there..one colour most times..the weathering can be the biggest problem..how far to go with it ..I don't like new ;D
My vehicle is chosen..the annoying part is the turret..ive got 3 at this point to choose from ..nope 4 :banghead: ;D
Quote from: NARSES2 on May 19, 2024, 04:13:10 AMQuote from: zenrat on May 18, 2024, 06:28:11 AMHmmm, what to build. It needs to be a kit with exemplary fit whiffed in a way which will avoid much PSR, and painted in a simple scheme.
I'm going for something straight out of the box
Maybe I'll just do a box.
:angel:
Quote from: Wardukw on May 22, 2024, 11:46:08 AM..the weathering can be the biggest problem..how far to go with it ..I don't like new ;D
I'm useless at weathering so my models are always finished as if for "Sovereign/President's" Parade ;)
Quote from: NARSES2 on May 23, 2024, 06:38:26 AMQuote from: Wardukw on May 22, 2024, 11:46:08 AM..the weathering can be the biggest problem..how far to go with it ..I don't like new ;D
I'm useless at weathering so my models are always finished as if for "Sovereign/President's" Parade ;)
Just park them in the motor pool. If they are dirty someone will be yelling at the crew to get it to the wash rack asap!
That could make an interesting diorama......
Tank on a wash rack getting hosed down with a Sargent Major glaring at the crew!
One week to go to the start - have you decided what to build, yet?
Yes ;)
Nope. ;)
I've got six ideas and at least four have been on number one spot in the last week.
Not a clue. :(
Expo next weekend. I might see what I pick up there.
Definitely got a model in mind and even tho that week it seems now is gonna be a busy week for me this might be very doable.
Dug out a biplane project I had in mind for a while and already the respective kit stashed away - but I have to check if I have proper decals for what I want to do. However, there's a "Plan B", anyway... :rolleyes:
Aaaaaannd......they're off! Well, they are where I live.
Anyway. Welcome to this year's 1WGB, good luck to the intrepid entrants, looking forward to your fantastic efforts. I'll unlock the Finished Builds thread tomorrow.
Crap!!!
It's started already ...I'll give this a blast but I suspect failure. :lol:
Quote from: Wardukw on June 08, 2024, 02:48:30 AMCrap!!!
It's started already ... :lol:
I had exactly the same thought at about 4 pm. No time for further procrastination. That one...and that one and go!
I've decided to sit this GB out. I've got enough on my plate at home this particular week.
And I'm working on an idea for the Tophe & Robert Memorial Build as well. Not sure if it's even practical yet and it needs some measuring and serious thinking about first.
The day has turned out busier than expected. I'm going to start this evening then push away any demands on me (I'm seriously tempting the Gods with that statement) tomorrow and crack on.
Oh, minor point ,I've got to make my mind up as to what I'm building... :o
I've decided to join Kit on this GB ...im just going to be far to busy this week ..tomorrow I'm gonna clock up 300+ kms ..heading to my mate Perrins place in Tauranga to sort out his Hilux and then Wednesday of to Auckland..another 350ks in the bag.
So I'm just gonna watch from afar and enjoy what you chaps come up with ;D
Only 2 days left and to be honest I have about 4 hours before work tomorrow and about 11 hours on Sunday. I honestly don't think I'll be able to finish both things, maybe the Avia too if I put the T41 aside. What do you think of your projects?
I'm similar little chance to finish mine. I've been a bit off-colour so I haven't felt like modelling much. I'm also pretty busy Sunday so even if I spent all my available waking hours at it, it'd be unlikely. I'm feeling a bit better so I'll do some more on it over the weekend. The main motivation for me was to kick my mojo into gear, which it's helped with somewhat.
Just about 48 hours to go if you live in Las Vegas.
Sadly illness this week has hammered my hoped for modelling time. Coming home from work and going straight to sleep three days in a row will do it :(. However, the mojo has started to trickle back after a long hiatus so I will do what I can and get the threads moved should the time come :)
Last lap, folks.
Great work from everyone, and I can see you're all feeling rather pressured to finish by the deadline.
Don't forget to post in the 'Finished Entries' thread when done.
Good luck, y'all 👍
Anywhere east of Muscat: you should have put you glue, modelling knife and paintbrush down by now!
Mainland Europe except Portugal: just about 90 mins to go.
UK and Portugal: just about two and a half hours to go.
Every to the west you've got a bit longer.
Sunday was yesterday here..its 6pm Monday now 😆
Quote from: Wardukw on June 16, 2024, 11:02:12 PMSunday was yesterday here..its 6pm Monday now 😆
Still Sunday in Honolulu!
Well I think that pretty much just leaves anyone in Hawaii to finish and post in the next 10 minutes.
Aaaand.....we're done.
Finished entries thread is now locked - great effort by all (finished and unfinished).
Vote is almost set up, will launch it later to the customary fanfare. Hope to see the unfinished entries finished at some point soon.
Cheers for organising this Dave :thumbsup: and well done to everyone who took part :thumbsup:
I will be moving my unfinished build :-\ to the Current and Finished Products Board tomorrow so if anyone would like theirs moved as well, let me know.
Well done to all those who took part :thumbsup: and many thanks and well done to Kitbasher for doing the "running around" :thumbsup: