Non-ISM 80s Decade Group Build Rules

[bfrd]

80's GB Rules and Guidelines - PLEASE READ

Subject Choices:

• Any military or civilian model that was manufactured in the 1980s.
• Any fictional model whose source material was created or originally aired in the 1980s.
• Any bust/figure of a significant historical figure from the 1980s.

Group Build Guidelines...

1. Any kit manufacturer
2. Any Scale is allowed.
3. Anyone can join regardless of skill level.
4. There is no restriction on material or any after-market products.
5. Scratch building is allowed.
6. After market decal sets are allowed.
7. Dioramas are allowed
8. You can enter as many times as you like.
9. All kits MUST be in unstarted condition - no exceptions (damaged while in transit sprue parts are allowed).
10. All entries must have a build thread in this GB forum area for the entry to be valid.
11. A progressive build thread must be posted - which must include sprue and box shots, regular picture and/or video updates with comments on hints & tips - by sharing your build progress others can learn.
12. You must provide a minimum of three still photographs (as well as any video) as part of your final reveal.

Have FUN

If you have any questions then please either post it in this section and we will get it sorted.

Duration: 4 months
Start date: 1st March 2020
Finish date: 31st July 2020 at midnight GMT.

[Gary30]

Thanks for organising this @bfrd

I suppose I best take part in this one considering it was partly my hair brain idea for the subject of this GB

I've got a solid choice of three in the stash, how do I choose? Assign a number to each and hit the Google random number generator?

[Twokidsnosleep]

Well since the Duck is 70’s ,then we go for another old standby
...Magnum PI Ferrari
Got it somewhere in the old stasharoo

Well nope, killing that idea too, my kit is a 328 GTS and wasn't used in the series
Le sigh

[bfrd]

I re-read and wanted to clarify that the subject had to have been manufactured in the 1980s. The manufacture date of the kit itself is not relevant.

[Tat2bhoy]

Silly question time, if the subject was manufactured before the eighties but used in the eighties, ie, a Vulcan bomber in the falklands, would that be ok?
Also would a type VII uboat have to be U96 ?

[bfrd]

Silly question time, if the subject was manufactured before the eighties but used in the eighties, ie, a Vulcan bomber in the falklands, would that be ok?
Also would a type VII uboat have to be U96 ?

It would be fine as long as you could depict the model in the correct era. I don't think anyone would go bolt counting on you, so just make an attempt. What we don't want is something blatantly out of place. Use the thread to validate your choice of model.

[Miiqqula]

So. Need to know can i build revells 944 turbo Porsche? They are build 85 to 91. Revells Porsche is Hasegawas mould. I think it based early versions, based on wheels, and hasegawa says on their boxes it is 85. But need to know before i startted.

[Quax]

Silly question time, if the subject was manufactured before the eighties but used in the eighties, ie, a Vulcan bomber in the falklands, would that be ok?
Also would a type VII uboat have to be U96 ?

I think Tat2bhoy is too good, and the alternative view of a kit manufactured in the 80's should apply...

As I am obviously too young to remember the 80's I'm happy to be guided by the older members...

Paul

[ElCapitan]

I notice this is "non-ISM". Why is that? It was voted for in the same way as other years, so what makes it different? Also, what does it mean, in the grand scheme of things?

[Gary30]

So. Need to know can i build revells 944 turbo Porsche? They are build 85 to 91. Revells Porsche is Hasegawas mould. I think it based early versions, based on wheels, and hasegawa says on their boxes it is 85. But need to know before i startted.

Built in 1985, you’re good! Happy building! Gotta love a 944

[KalebB]

Currently waiting on my kit to arrive from the mail for the GB

It's gonna be quite "mad"

[Gary30]

Currently waiting on my kit to arrive from the mail for the GB

It's gonna be quite "mad"

Oooo my anticipation levels have hit ‘max’! Unless I’m way off the mark!

[KalebB]

Currently waiting on my kit to arrive from the mail for the GB

It's gonna be quite "mad"

Oooo my anticipation levels have hit ‘max’! Unless I’m way off the mark!

I think you're picking up what I'm putting down

[Gary30]

Currently waiting on my kit to arrive from the mail for the GB

It's gonna be quite "mad"

Oooo my anticipation levels have hit ‘max’! Unless I’m way off the mark!

I think you're picking up what I'm putting down

Dis gon be gud!

[Tat2bhoy]

Silly question time, if the subject was manufactured before the eighties but used in the eighties, ie, a Vulcan bomber in the falklands, would that be ok?
Also would a type VII uboat have to be U96 ?

I think Tat2bhoy is too good, and the alternative view of a kit manufactured in the 80's should apply...

As I am obviously too young to remember the 80's I'm happy to be guided by the older members...

Paul

Thankyou very much Paul, that’s very nice of you to say.
That would really be a fun idea to build a kit from there, not sure if I have one in my stash, but I do have an airfix one from the seventies
I do remember the eighties and they were great

[bfrd]

I notice this is "non-ISM". Why is that? It was voted for in the same way as other years, so what makes it different? Also, what does it mean, in the grand scheme of things?

It mostly means that these builds are not sponsored. If a SiG or GB is "ISM" Paul or Lee will acquire sponsorship from a vendor for prizes. Non-ISM builds are run by peons like me.

In lieu of prizes, many users have requested a forum badge. I think this is a great idea and have started work on the development. Like most things; it isn't going to be as simple as I would have hoped. The key features of the plugin will be as follows:

1. Database of Contests (SiGs and GB) and winners and a page to view them
2. Each contest will have links to the Build and Reveal forums (and a link to the winner's video if available)
3. Administration of contests and winners in the Moderator Control Panel
4. An added line in the signature area where awards for contests won will automatically be displayed for all users that have won any contest
5. A section in the user profile to display awards in more detail

I figure these are the basic features that must be required to make the system usable. Improvements or new features will be considered once the initial development is complete.

[RangerNeil]

Just to verify - would a Soviet BTR-80 be acceptable? Real thing entered service in 1985.

[Gary30]

Just to verify - would a Soviet BTR-80 be acceptable? Real thing entered service in 1985.

It's from the 80's! Smack bang in the middle! It would be a yes from me!

[KalebB]

Just to verify - would a Soviet BTR-80 be acceptable? Real thing entered service in 1985.

Absolutely

Someone needs to do a Soviet vehicle for this since I'm not for once

[Gary30]

So I started with a solid choice of 3 from the stash....what does any well rounded modeller do?.....buy another kit of course! So I know what I'm building now, if I have time, I may build two entries with one from the stash, but I'm itching to get going now, been a while since my last project, the mojo is feeling good

[Twokidsnosleep]

Ok Ok I got something
It even passed through the harsh grumpy school mom judge of Russian descent...ie a tough judge

And its........

[digger303]

Can a military subject upgraded in the 80's be accepted ?

[AlbertD]

"I feel the need, the need for speed". Now I have a reason to start my Tamiya F-14A with Jolly Rogers USS Nimitz markings. Top Gun was in theaters in 1986.

[RangerNeil]

Unexpected bills force a change in direction. Whatever I do will have to come from the stash as there are no funds left to add to it!! And if I "robbed Peter to pay Paul" the wife would kill me....

So. Investigating what entered service in the 1980's I find I have a choice of:
1) Trumpeters 1/144 Tu-160 "Blackjack".
First flew in 1981 and entered service with the 184th Guards Heavy Bomber Regiment in 1987.

2) Zvezda 1/72 Mil Mi-28 "Havoc".
First flew in 1984 but did not make into front line service until 2006.

3) Zvezda 1/72 Kamov Ka-50 "Hokum".
First flew in 1982 and entered front line service in 1995.

Interestingly both the Mi-28 and the Ka-50 were intended to replace the Mi-24. Russians being Russians the air force and army reworked the tactics such that these two machines now work in a support role for the Mi-24..

Anyways - over to you guys - which of these meet the build criteria and if they all do - which would you most like to see built as soon as I finish the Ka-28??

[KalebB]

Unexpected bills force a change in direction. Whatever I do will have to come from the stash as there are no funds left to add to it!! And if I "robbed Peter to pay Paul" the wife would kill me....

So. Investigating what entered service in the 1980's I find I have a choice of:
1) Trumpeters 1/144 Tu-160 "Blackjack".
First flew in 1981 and entered service with the 184th Guards Heavy Bomber Regiment in 1987.

2) Zvezda 1/72 Mil Mi-28 "Havoc".
First flew in 1984 but did not make into front line service until 2006.

3) Zvezda 1/72 Kamov Ka-50 "Hokum".
First flew in 1982 and entered front line service in 1995.

Interestingly both the Mi-28 and the Ka-50 were intended to replace the Mi-24. Russians being Russians the air force and army reworked the tactics such that these two machines now work in a support role for the Mi-24..

Anyways - over to you guys - which of these meet the build criteria and if they all do - which would you most like to see built as soon as I finish the Ka-28??

I of course wouldn't mind seeing you build all 3

However I suppose the Blackjack would be the most appropriate since it actually saw service within the 1980's and wasn't just a first flight

[Gary30]

@RangerNeil In my book, you could pick any of the three, as they are all products of the 80's, but I agree with Kaleb, the Blackjack is a COOL looking bird and I'd love to see you take it on, so that gets my vote.

[Quax]

Unexpected bills force a change in direction. Whatever I do will have to come from the stash as there are no funds left to add to it!! And if I "robbed Peter to pay Paul" the wife would kill me....

I would prefer you paid Paul tbh but failing that the Hokum always looked an interesting aircraft.

Regards

Paul

[RangerNeil]

Two votes for the Tu-160 and 1 for the Ka-52 - seems the Blackjock is winning. Must admit its my favourite aircraft. The designer should have won an award for aesthetics as well as aircraft performance!

Unexpected bills force a change in direction. Whatever I do will have to come from the stash as there are no funds left to add to it!! And if I "robbed Peter to pay Paul" the wife would kill me....

I would prefer you paid Paul tbh but failing that the Hokum always looked an interesting aircraft.

Regards

Paul

I suspect there is more an a degree of bias in the paying part there!!!

[Quax]

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Moi??
Paul

[CygnusX1]

Would a Merkava Siman 1 circa Peace for Galilee (1982) be eligible?
I'm thinking it would, but would like to make sure before I make a start.
Cheers.