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Post by Paul B on Oct 18, 2019 20:12:54 GMT
Chaps, I guess by now you know that I am a tad mad  . So here's my mad idea. I guess plenty of you have heard of the "Eduard Weekend Edition" of kits. The question is, are these really buildable in a weekend  ? Well, to find out I would like to suggest a "Mad weekend build"  . You can choose any kit you like, but it must have the Eduard weekend label on the box. Also there will be no scale limit, but I only know of 1/72 and 1/48. Here's a couple of rules for those that might be interested: 1. Must be an Eduard Weekend Kit 2. Straight out of the box, except for paint 3. Once the box is opened, that is when the clock starts ticking. 3. Complete in the time frame. The time frame I would make 72 hours. Why? Simple answer, I like to sleep for about 8 hours a night, so Friday/Saturday/Sunday makes 24 hours. That leaves 48 Hours build time, basically a weekend. Any takers? If not, I'll try it on my own  |
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Post by Marco on Oct 18, 2019 20:28:10 GMT
I even didn't know nothing about these models. I won't participate, but I'll follow with interest... |
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Post by Paul B on Oct 18, 2019 20:40:04 GMT
That's a shame Marco  , I thought I might tempt you into a winged build there . |
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Post by Marco on Oct 18, 2019 20:44:23 GMT
No winggies for me mate! I simply can't build birds... Join the two halves plenty of plates and rivets is a nightmare! |
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Post by PorcoRosso on Oct 18, 2019 20:56:56 GMT
Hi Paul, would we all be doing at on the same weekend? Or can we decide which weekend we want to build it?  I'd go for this if I committed |
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Post by alexb on Oct 19, 2019 3:23:53 GMT
Neat idea. I've got a couple in the stash but have started them during previous stalled campaigns...so that counts me out.
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Post by SteveM on Oct 19, 2019 8:01:37 GMT
I’ll give that a go, the end result will not be pretty though!  My weekend E.II has the look and fit of a short run kit ... I sorta miss the days when I’d buy an Airfix bagged kit Saturday morning and have painted before DrWho (Tom Baker) started that evening |
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Post by Paul B on Oct 19, 2019 9:04:47 GMT
So there are some takers then . I have a kit on order, should be here next week. Joe you asked how the weekend would be planned, well to be honest I'd like to see all of us together on the same date. I'm not in a rush, but if you wish you can make the call  . Lets just wait another couple of days and see if anyone else is mad enough for this. Pete, IanH where out thou  ? |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Oct 19, 2019 9:23:58 GMT
Yeap I'll have a go, I'll go 1/72 for this I think and have one in mind already |
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Post by SteveM on Oct 19, 2019 10:59:34 GMT
I wont be able to do a weekend for around 4 weeks though... dreaded DIY |
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Post by PorcoRosso on Oct 19, 2019 11:37:44 GMT
Thank you Paul. I'm happy to fit in with everyone else. I've just ordered the Bf-108 through my LHS. Hopefully, it will arrive in a week or so. Count me in please. He also told me, the Tamiya P-38 is due in next. |
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Post by Boots on Oct 19, 2019 12:23:45 GMT
I`d be lucky to get a wing on in a weekend the speed i build , i`ll just watch on this one chaps but a great idea all the same |
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Post by Paul B on Oct 19, 2019 15:02:27 GMT
Boots I reckon even with doing this in the winter, there is going to be some sweating and many a colourful word spoken . I have built a Weekend Edition MiG 21 before and I was nowhere close to getting it done on a single weekend . |
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Post by Boots on Oct 19, 2019 15:16:29 GMT
LOL........I reckon ya right there fella...........lots of naughty words |
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Post by dukemaddog on Oct 19, 2019 21:49:27 GMT
Well, I have no Weekend Editions in the stash but then I don't think I could do it on a weekend. On three weekdays yes; my wife is at work during that time so my time is mine; but on weekends my time is hers and she takes a lot of it. I also sing in my choir at church so services will also take time. Still, I'll follow along here and watch the fun.
Bring it guys!
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Post by Ian H. on Oct 20, 2019 22:39:44 GMT
Great concept guys but I am in the same boat as Duke. Weekends are tight because I work. However, if it is a 72 hour timeframe of our choosing I could swing it. I have done this before...got tasked to do an Accurate Miniatures Mustang I in three days for a photo shoot. It's kinda fun..........
Best wishes,
Ian
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Post by Paul B on Oct 26, 2019 16:58:48 GMT
Righto chaps, so we have 5 definite players on this : 1. PorcoRosso 2. alexb 3. SteveM 4. Snipersmudge 5. PaulB You lads know I'll start anytime at all on something like this, but I'll let you fellas choose the weekend date . I know Pete isn't too bothered which weekend it'll be, so it's down to Joe, Alex and Steve to decide . |
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Post by PorcoRosso on Oct 27, 2019 4:40:58 GMT
I’ll give that a go, the end result will not be pretty though! My weekend E.II has the look and fit of a short run kit ... I sorta miss the days when I’d buy an Airfix bagged kit Saturday morning and have painted before DrWho (Tom Baker) started that evening Steve, sorry, I should have acknowledged your post above when you mentioned it in Build an Airfix kit in an afternoon. Sorry about that. I notice Paul has left it to, Alex, Steve, and myself to arrange a date. I noticed Steve mentioned he was tied up with DIY for a few weeks. I work shift, which gives me every other Friday off. If I list the dates these fall on, maybe Alex and Steve could find one that suits them. If not, no worries, I can get round it. Friday15th (possibly to early for Steve). Friday 29th. or dare I say it, Friday the 13th (could be a little bit late). Like I said, if it's between these dates, I'll sort something out. I picked up my entry yesterday from my LHS.  Paul, am I right in thinking your entry is going to be a Bf-109? |
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Post by alexb on Oct 27, 2019 5:06:39 GMT
Alright I've got a Bristol F2B Fighter that hasn't had any work done yet. I'll try but I tend to be pretty slow when building aircraft...it's all the painting. I really need to build some of these plane kits so I'll give it a shot.
As far as a start/finish date, it doesn't matter to me.
And if anyone is looking for a nice easy build...possibly a way to dip one's toe n to the Eduard Weekend kit pool... I'd suggest their Avia B-534...it's the last of the bi-planes. Eduard offers an open and canopied cockpit. The paint is simple...green with a grey underside. To be honest, most of their bi-planes are pretty sweet.
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Post by Paul B on Oct 27, 2019 6:26:34 GMT
Now me being a sicko, would go straight for Friday 13th December |
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