2026/2027 GB Season - Call for Ideas

[kitbasher]

Jeez Chris, how much did you pay Tom to write that post?? 😉😂

On a more serious note, as Chris says, the 'terrible kit' suggestion is way too subjective a call.  But Steven l - and following the lead of other forums (fora?) - a possible GB theme could be 'whif anything from manufacturer (insert name)'. 

The challenge then of course is deciding which manufacturer.  To encourage participation I'd suggest that would have to be a mainstream producer of widely available kits. 

Just a thought, not suggesting it as a GB theme.  But were I to do so I'd go with either Airfix or Revell (extensive ranges, readily available, I don't think they would be prohibitively priced (generally speaking, although I recall posts from the antipodean whiferati that prices down south can be pretty steep) and/or they'll already feature in stashes).

[zenrat]

Jeez Chris, how much did you pay Tom to write that post?? 😉😂

On a more serious note, as Chris says, the 'terrible kit' suggestion is way too subjective a call.  But Steven l - and following the lead of other forums (fora?) - a possible GB theme could be 'whif anything from manufacturer (insert name)'. 

The challenge then of course is deciding which manufacturer.  To encourage participation I'd suggest that would have to be a mainstream producer of widely available kits. 

Just a thought, not suggesting it as a GB theme.  But were I to do so I'd go with either Airfix or Revell (extensive ranges, readily available, I don't think they would be prohibitively priced (generally speaking, although I recall posts from the antipodean whiferati that prices down south can be pretty steep) and/or they'll already feature in stashes).

As long as we get to vote on the manufacturer.

Chris is now like      NO! NOT MORE VOTING!

[McColm]

If it's too controversial, I'll withdraw the suggestion. I think that there's enough to get at least a top ten to vote on.

[NARSES2]

As long as we get to vote on the manufacturer.

Chris is now like      NO! NOT MORE VOTING!

It's do-able

[Mossie]

Does it have to be a single manufacturer? We could come up with a small list. Challenging kit may be a better word and avoid the lawyers getting on Chris's case. 

With most of the more challenging manufacturers, there's a few diamonds in the rough.

A few ideas for manufacturers:
Mach 2
Smer
KP/Kopro/Kovozovady Prostejov
PM Model
Mikro-Mir
Eastern Express/Novo
Mistercraft

[zenrat]

I think the (revised) idea is to drop the "crap kit" part and just have a single manufacturer.
In which case it's better to have one with a wide range of subjects (Airfix, Revell, Tamiya, etc) as it will make for a more interesting selection of builds.

[PR19_Kit]

A few ideas for manufacturers:
Mach 2
Smer
KP/Kopro/Kovozovady Prostejov
PM Model
Mikro-Mir
Eastern Express/Novo
Mistercraft

After building my RW Spitfire PR1C I'd add IBG!

[DeeBob]

How about a Secret Service GB where we aim to produce something that would be at home in a Bond flick (or similar.) Something as outrageous as an Aston Martin with an ejector seat, a jet fighter that folds into a horsebox, or a lotus that goes underwater? Or indeed an AMC that can sprout wings and fly away, an enormous laser hidden in the back of an ambulance, a portacabin that unfurls into a dirigible, or a miniature submarine for escaping an oil rig? Or even just some airfix figures painted up in orange jumpsuits to play the role of evil henchmen?

[DeeBob]

Getting greedy, what about GBs aimed at those nations seen less often in model form? Such as an Italian GB, French GB, Spanish GB? Or maybe more broadly just a NOT British, German, Russian or American GB

[Mossie]

I like that idea. 'Rest of the World' GB?
Alternatively, anything but NATO and Warsaw Pact?

[kerick]

How about a Secret Service GB where we aim to produce something that would be at home in a Bond flick (or similar.) Something as outrageous as an Aston Martin with an ejector seat, a jet fighter that folds into a horsebox, or a lotus that goes underwater? Or indeed an AMC that can sprout wings and fly away, an enormous laser hidden in the back of an ambulance, a portacabin that unfurls into a dirigible, or a miniature submarine for escaping an oil rig? Or even just some airfix figures painted up in orange jumpsuits to play the role of evil henchmen?

I'll second this one.

I like that idea. 'Rest of the World' GB?
Alternatively, anything but NATO and Warsaw Pact?

And this one.

[Joe CalPo]

I like that idea. 'Rest of the World' GB?
Alternatively, anything but NATO and Warsaw Pact?

This one would be a nice change. I think I have some Mexican Air Force decals.
Take an old US/RN cruiser or destroyer or frigate and stick post-WW2 weapons and electronics on, as was done many a time.

[NARSES2]

Suggestions seem to have tailed off, therefore I may bring the closure date for suggestions forward to Saturday 23rd May, a week today.

Chris

[Andrew Gorman]

I'm starting to appreciate  the Airliners idea as a niche not a lot of people build.

[kerick]

Finish your oldest kit from the shelf of doom GB. Kind of self explanatory.