discussion The spring group Build. April - June

[Ian M]

Just a quick reminder that there is one month to the start of the spring build, so thinking caps on chaps.

For those that are new to the forum, or just forgot the spring build is of a lorry/truck with load.

Any scale, any nation, civil, military, just as long as its a lorry, truck or other tractor/trailer with a load.

Ian M

 

[Guest]

Cheers for the heads up Ian, struggling to get the Jan Normandy GB finished but got some ideas for this one.

 

[Ian M]

The last of my "bits" for the spring BG came today. Yeah!

Ian M

 

[Guest]

As you know guys i never join in this part of the forum but im always impressed with everyones work, well done to you all who take part. i have an idea that came to mind from a build i saw recently of an old truck. just a suggestion but i though, Bygone days, Vintage and good old lorries like the Denis and others, would bring back some memories.

Cheers

Andy

 

[Ian M]

So has any one else started sorting through the stash or ordering in for the April GB or is it just me?

Ian M

 

[Guest]

No it's not just you

I've got the vehicle and I've got the PE, I just need some inspiration for the dio now

 

[Ian M]

Oh good! Remember though Andy, you dont have to do a Dio. I'm not. Just the subject.

Ian M

 

[Guest]

No, I know but being a bit masochistic I do enjoy it

 

[Guest]

Does a "Tilly" with stuff in the back count?

 

[Guest]

Sounds good to me

 

[Ian M]

Well technically the Tilly is a van not a lorry or truck but if you can make a good load out for the Tilly, I can live with that! Go for it Andrew!

Ian M

 

[Guest]

Oooo, can of worms time lol. As the Tilly was an enclosed cab with a box cargo section and optional cover, I would say it is a truck but I just like to be controversial and argumentative :laughing:

 

[spanner570]

Please forgive me for saying so boys, but this is getting a bit daft and is starting to go the way of previous G.B.s........Veiled arguments!

Can we have a deffo. clear cut answer as to what we can or can't use?

Ian, you are the moderator on this build, it's your shout.

Ron

 

[Guest]

Don't think it's an argument at all just a difference over the definition of what a truck is and as the moderator has OK'd it already there's no probs

Looking at wikipedea I think a Tilly could be described as either for what it's worth eace:

 

[Guest]

It isn't an argument at all, I was having a bit of fun which appears to be a crime around here these days. Well so long guys , I am off. Have fun Ron, in your own way.

 

[spanner570]

I don't believe what I have just read. I am sorry if my post has been misinterpreted.

This obviously was never my intention to upset anyone, that's not my style. I was just a bit confused as to what was O.K. to build and posted a request for clarification.

Perhaps in hindsight my choice of 'Veiled argument' was inappropriate and I should have worded it differently......

I don't understand why Fenlander has posted that 'Having fun is a crime around here these days' I really don't.

This or any other forum is not the place to have a go at an individual, veiled or otherwise. Suffice to say that I am obviously the villain of the piece in his decision to leave.

I refuse to be drawn or respond to his last sentence.

As far as I'm concerned this little episode is done and finished.

Thanks,

Ron

 

[Ian M]

Hey! You two at the back! Pack it in or you will be put on detention!!!!

Being the Moderator for the GB's also means that I have the last word.

The Tilly is a light Utility Vehicle. If we need a more technical explanation, Its a pick-up TRUCK. I wrote the word TRUCK in block so there can be no doubt.

The Tilly is approved for construction in this build.

As stated in the poll for the GBs which 60% of those that bothered to vote the subject is Truck/Trailer with load.

End Of Subject. Can we all get back to being friends now please!!!

Ian M

 

[Guest]

I have been a member here now for quite a long time and have never known anyone get upset or fall out. I hope that this works out ok in the end and we are all one big family again. Fenlander is such a great chap and would be missed by a lot of people. Hope he comes back to us he has been a key player here for a hell of a long time.

Andy

 

[Guest]

I moderate on other forums and the main thing that everyone has to accept is that written text cannot contain the inflections of verbal diologue (even with all these smilies to help out), it also depends on the mood of the reader at the time as to how they interpret the text, this is sometimes how little "flares" like this happen. The odd post will always be missunderstood - best thing is to take a few minutes and then re-read the post, sometimes it reads totally differently.

Any way ... now i've waffled a bit ... this 'ere build thing .... is it open to anyone?

build a truck !! ...got that bit (I have a truck to build and modify for a diorama i'm doing so thats covered, i take the "load" could be injured soldiers?)

Do we have a cetain time to complete?, then we post pictures i presume? any prize or is it for fun (or do we get a trophy )

 

[tr1ckey66]

Perspective...

Please read

http://www.scale-models.co.uk/chit-chat/12204-selling-up.html

Recent events have really highlighted what is important in life and, although I know I've been guilty of starting a debate or 2 in the past, it simply isn't worth falling out over.

All the best

Paul