The Rules

[NARSES2]

Right ladies and gents  here are the draft rules for the Amphibian/Amphibious GB. So lets get them discussed and agreeed in plenty of time for the start of the GB on 1st December.

Draft Rules for the Amphibian/Amphibious GB

1.  The Amphibian/Amphibious GB begins 00:01 1st December 2025  and ends 23:59 28th February 2026 (all times local).  An extension may/may not be considered/granted according to demand,

2.  Physical models of any scale, profiles, and/or stories are eligible. but they need to fit into the following critera.

1) They must be a  whif
2) They need to be a craft that can operate on/in at least any two of the three environments:
    - Solid ground (Land or Ice)
    - Air
    - Water (on or in)

C) In changing from one environment to another the craft may reconfigure itself but not add or shed parts.

Now before anybody questions why you could build a model of a craft that can operate on solid ground and in the air, but not in or on water you should note that the literal meaning of amphibious is : In a literary context, "amphibious" means having a dual or mixed nature, capable of operating or existing in two contrasting environments or states. This "double life" originates from the Greek word amphíbios, literally meaning "living a double life," which is used to describe creatures like frogs or literary characters that can move between different worlds or embody conflicting qualities.

It should be noted that operate excludes being transported on another craft (Flying boat on a beaching trolley for instance) or an aircraft that whilst operating in the air can land on land or water etc.

Entries can be as simple or as complex as you wish. If in doubt as to what is included in the GB then please PM the Moderators.

3.  You may build, draw or write as many entries as you like (good luck!).  The posting of in-progress pictures is encouraged as always. If you are unsure as to how to post pictures of your build on site, then please contact Narses2 by Personal Message and he will go through it with you.

When posting your finished models in the Finished Builds Thread can you try and stick as closely as possible to the following format :-

Title : By (entrants user name) : a brief description backstory/explanation (100 characters or so) : and a maximum of three pictures with a link to the build/progress thread. This will also apply to profiles/images.

Where members have written a story for their GB entry, they should post it in the Finished Builds Thread as normal.

Can members also refrain from posting any comments regarding entries within the Finished Builds Thread but use the link to the main build/progress thread page for these. This makes the Moderators task when it comes to organising the poll much simpler.

4.  Preparation work is allowed prior to the start of the GB but is limited to thinking, removal and cleaning up of parts from sprues, casting blocks or cutting out vacform parts from their backing sheet, even designing and printing your own decals.  The design and printing of 3D parts is also allowed, but no assembly. Anything involving modification of parts, test fitting, pre-painting and actual assembly is not allowed prior to the start of the GB, but see Rule 5 below.

While not compulsory we do like to see a picture of "The Beginning".  A pile of parts and kit boxes on your bench, a clean sheet of paper and a sharpened pencil, or your big brain throbbing with inspiration for example.

5.  Part-started models may be used purely at the discretion of the Moderators providing they are not too close to being finished, and this will be the Moderators decision. You must send pictures of the model you intend to use in the GB, along with a rough idea of what your plans for it are via a PM and their decision will be final. However, they must have been started prior to the current GB Season's themes being announced. We will be relying on the integrity of the membership to uphold this rule. If using a part started kit then this should be clearly stated at the beginning of your build thread.

Scrapped models that have been reduced to component parts or sections can be used, although you should check with the Moderators if you are not sure about the eligibility of those you intend to use. You can also use a completed sub-assembly taken from a kit which may have been previously assembled and which the whiffer wants to build into their GB entry. If in doubt, then as usual contact the Moderators with as much information as possible.

6.  Nothing to see here.  Move along please.

7.  Moderators are TomZ and PR19 Kit. Thank you, gentlemen.

8.  The completed entries thread will be locked at the end of the GB and only those items posted prior to it being locked will be eligible for the vote. shortly afterwards the poll will be set up.

The number of votes per forum member will be based upon a ratio of one vote per three entries, rounded up or down to the nearest whole number.

In the event of a tie in the poll there will be no run-off. We will simply have a joint first place and then a third place (no second) this is to preserve the three into the Whiffies as detailed in Rule 9. Similarly, a three way tie will mean there is no second and third. (Please don't ask me about a four way tie !)

9.  The first three placed entries in each of the Group Build polls will automatically be nominated for a Whiffy in the specific Group Build Class.

[TomZ]

Just to make it official:

This group build is extended and now ends 23:59 14th March 2026 (local time)
Local where? I haven't got a clue..... Mars?

TomZ

[PR19_Kit]

Phew..................   

[scooter]

Just to make it official:

This group build is extended and now ends 23:59 14th March 2026 (local time)
Local where? I haven't got a clue..... Mars?

TomZ

Hawaii and French Polynesia?

[NARSES2]

Just to make it official:

This group build is extended and now ends 23:59 14th March 2026 (local time)
Local where? I haven't got a clue..... Mars?

TomZ

Hawaii and French Polynesia?

Basicaly.....yes 

[McColm]

Thanks, I might get a second build in

[NARSES2]

Thanks, I might get a second build in

Fair do's, but can I just say that in the spirit of the rules, or as I see them anyway, you shouldn't really use any extension to start a build. If you start it over the  coming weekend on the basis that you can finish by next, then find you need some of the extension, fair do's. But to start this coming weekend on the basis that you will use the 3 weeks ? It's not cricket old boy, but then I'm an old fuddy duddy 

[PR19_Kit]

ONLY ONE WEEK TO GO!

[TomZ]

Only two more days to go!

[TomZ]

It's done.

The finished builds thread is now closed.
The pole to vote for the winner will be up on monday.

TomZ