An important vote. poll closed

[Ian M]

Over the last couple of years we have tried to find a GB system that works.
At present we have the Member sugested GB's and the Forum Calendar GB's
The Member Suggested GB's (Here after MSGB) seem to be working very well with a wide spectrum of subjects.
The Forum Calendar GB's (FCGB) on the other hand. Meh. Not so good. A quick look over the last two years show that there is very little interest in the FCGB's Both Polux and I put a fair biy of effort into planing them so it is a shame that they are so poorly used.
So Polux and I have agreed to put it to the vote so you, the members can choose.

[peterairfix]

I voted to drop as there have been so many good ones I just over committed my self and I still have three on the go.

[stillp]

Who decides what's in the calendar, and what are the criteria for choosing?

Pete

[Guest]

<embarrassed>
Before I vote...

...what's a GB
</embarrassed>

[spanner570]

Hi George. A G.B. or group build is just that. Members or admin. choose a scale model theme. A particular type of aircraft, armour, diorama subject, whatever.

Members then put their name forward if they fancy joining a particular build, then if enough folks are interested a time scale is announced.

That's basically it.

[Guest]

Who decides what's in the calendar, and what are the criteria for choosing?

Pete

We designed the GBs calendar looking for a various and different subjects. Exactly three civilian themes, and three more military.
All the subjects have been changing during the years, looking for not repeat the themes, adding new ideas and searching for a balance of different builds.
Actually Ian M and I are deciding the subjects. The Suggestion GB are decided by the members.

[Guest]

Hi George. A G.B. or group build is just that. Members or admin. choose a scale model theme. A particular type of aircraft, armour, diorama subject, whatever.

Members then put their name forward if they fancy joining a particular build, then if enough folks are interested a time scale is announced.

That's basically it.

Gotcha. Not sure I'd take part in one of these, so I think it's fairer that I abstain

[Guest]

I will say it sincerely.....
I like the idea to drop the GBs, but, by the other side, I’m afraid the Suggestion GB works only building military subjects. So hope the participation of all the members to search a balance.

[spanner570]

Gotcha. Not sure I'd take part in one of these, so I think it's fairer that I abstain

Join in George. They are good fun and it's great to see how members interpret a given theme.

[Guest]

Gotcha. Not sure I'd take part in one of these, so I think it's fairer that I abstain

Don’t close the doors at the Suggestion one....is funny build some subject together :tongue-out3:

[Guest]

Oh go on then... :tears-of-joy:

[Guest]

Oh go on then... :tears-of-joy:

:hungry:

[minitnkr]

I've enjoyed GBs in the past and the subjects were voted by the participants at the end of the year to cover one GB per quarter for the coming year. It seemed to draw out members to try different themes (ie. figures, civilian) and broaden their skills. The three month period allowed for concurrent projects as well, although a four month period seemed popular. Just my two cents. I'll certainly support whatever the members decide. PaulE

[Ian M]

I will say it sincerely.....
I like the idea of drop the GBs, but, by the other side, I’m afraid the Suggestion GB works only building military subjects. So hope the participation of all the members to search a balance.

If a civilian subject gets suggested it's just a case of the person that suggested it, and the GB mods promoting it to get the required 10 participant minimum.

[Peter Gillson]

I quite like GB's. Over the years I have joined in quite a few and they encouraged me to have a go at stuff I would not have normally tried. On the old MM site I tried my hand a 1/350 scale under an artillery theme - something I doubt that I would have gotten around to doing.

I quite like the members suggestion GB's since it feels more inclusive, and I feel that if I vote for a subject then I have a moral obligation to join in!

I only joined the forum last May and have not really focused on the forum GB's so feel too new to suggest dropping anything.

Peter