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[JohnRatzenberger]

This is a Signature UAMF Event, summer edition for those south of the equator.

It runs from February 1st to 28th; your hosts are Jssel and FredK who will fill in any other info.

Usual rules:
-- The GB is a month long only to enable participants to schedule their 'blitz' (or blitzes) when most convenient, not dawdle in their build.
-- Each participant is expected to complete a kit of their choice, to a standard of their choosing, in a 24-hour period, with periodic (hourly or so) photo updates. There is a 'senior' (or 'wuss') option that allows the 24-hours to be split into two roughly equal periods with not more than 12 hours, preferably less, between them. There are no exceptions, excuses, extensions.
-- Extra non-credit is given for the clock used, food and drink consumed, music and videos, and other events in/around the work area. Remember this is a family-friendly forum however.
-- A Blitzbau is all about participation and chatter from everyone, not just those who might be blitz-ing. It's fun .... try it out, just don't try too much the first time … But it is also fun to push your limits.

The key to a Blitzbau is Planning.
-- You can look at your model all you want to beforehand; the instructions, the parts, the painting & decaling.
-- Write down a simple plan, the kit instruction sequence may not be ideal for a Blitz format.
-- Ensure you have all the useable paint, the tools, the glues, the aftermarket you need -- before the clock starts.
-- The key is time management; everything counts. Don't forget that you have to make regular progress posts with pictures and interact with other folks blitzing at the same time.

[jssel]

I will be in with the FROG Dehaviland Hornet. Date to be determined

[Old_Tonto]

The Blitzbau house will be making an appearance again but not until the end of the month. I think we have pencilled in the 24th but don't hold me to that. Wifey's shifts, Cosmic's work patterns and the Boro fixture list all play a part in planning. Let's hope the planets align.

If and when we do a blitz I am thinking of building the 1:72 Italeri Sea Harrier in Falklands markings.

Life permitting I may also do something else at home if an opportunity comes but that is a big maybe.

[jssel]

Great news. Wouldn't be the same without the blitzhouse

[JohnRatzenberger]

See this in-box review http://www.uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=14945;

You'll see that I am considering a Blitz of the OOB unpainted, snap-fit -- IFF I think I can later un-snap parts of it to put on a proper disruptive camo ...

[jssel]

Looks impressive John.

[JohnRatzenberger]

The Blitzbau house will be making an appearance again ....

POSTER, POSTER, we want a POSTER !!

[DazDaMan]

I'm a maybe for this, depending on what I'm working (I get the odd days off during the week, but not sure when they'll be at the moment).

[jssel]

Understand. Real modeler only need one day.

[DazDaMan]

It's possible that I might build a Spitfire....

[jssel]

Whoa Daz. Take your time and think this over.

[IronMan129]

I'm going to be doing my own blitz on Sunday as it's my birthday and want to spend a whole day modelling and it's 2 days early otherwise It would have been part of this GB.

[DazDaMan]

Whoa Daz. Take your time and think this over.

I said it might be a Spit. It might be a Zero!

[jssel]

About a week away now. Have to work out a playlist. 60's-70's and that British Invasion. Maybe some 80's and that British Invasion.

[fredk]

Just a couple of days to go till this one starts.
Everyone checked their paints and fillers - none dried up?
Fresh blades in the scalpels?