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'Wallace & Gromit' at the Movies
a production of the 'Beyond the Box Special Interest Group
Sponsored by Little-cars

Let's start at the beginning. This is a hobby, and a hobby should be fun ... So, I suppose when a few of my fellow modellers suggested something silly whilst attending SMW 2005, I sort of agreed to be their leader (what do they say in the military, never volunteer?), ah well someone's got to!

Anyway, long story short, we formed the 'Beyond the Box' SIG, a bunch of like minded loonies all in one pot, so you can imagine what sort of crazy schemes we're going to come up with. In 2006 we had the very successful 'Anti-Pesto' build where we used the Airfix A35 Van and figures from the Aardman film, 'Curse of the Were-Rabbit', resulting in over 30 unique converted models and figures. Last year, 2007, we had the 'Wacky Racers' build, unfortunately not as successful, but a lot of fun never the less.

2008 will see the return of 'Wallace & Gromit', this time the theme will be 'At the Movies' . Some of the ideas put forward so far ...

The Great Escape, Dam Busters, Star Wars, Beverly Hills Cop, Easy Rider ...

Those are just a few of thousands of possible titles, obviously, the models associated with the film titles above will be given the 'Beyond the Box' treatment. As an example, I chose the 'Dam Busters' theme. The Airfix aircraft from the Wallace & Gromit series will have Gromit as the pilot, no doubt a suitable name will be found, c/w white scarf and goggles. The aircraft will be converted to carry 4 Merlin engines and an underslung mini edam cheese ... The (e)Dam Busters, get the picture? ... ooooh!

So, we need your involvement to make this build the best yet. The build will start on December 25th 2007 and run until the weekend of SMW 2008. All models will be displayed at SMW 2008 on the 'Beyond the Box' SIG table(s) .. pretty please Richard. If you would like to join in this mayhem, there are a couple of rules which have to be observed, yes, there have to be rules.

(1) The model has to be your own work.

(2) The theme character(s) to be taken from a motion picture.

(3) Any model produced must feature either a 'Wallace' or 'Gromit' figure or both.

(4) The figures may be taken from the Airfix range of Aardman associated kits or scratchbuilt to fit into your chosen scale.

(5) The figures may be altered or modified to fit your chosen theme.

(6) Enjoy the experience.

I'll need your IPMS number, the film you've chosen and your email address, so, come on, let's have those registrations.

Nick Allen, 8 Oakwood Close, Stenson Fields, Derby DE24 3ET.

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	'Wallace & Gromit' at the Movies a production of the 'Beyond the Box Special Interest Group *Sponsored by* *Little-cars* Let's start at the beginning. This is a hobby, and a hobby should be fun ... So, I suppose when a few of my fellow modellers suggested something silly whilst attending SMW 2005, I sort of agreed to be their leader (what do they say in the military, never volunteer?), ah well someone's got to! Anyway, long story short, we formed the 'Beyond the Box' SIG, a bunch of like minded loonies all in one pot, so you can imagine what sort of crazy schemes we're going to come up with. In 2006 we had the very successful 'Anti-Pesto' build where we used the Airfix A35 Van and figures from the Aardman film, 'Curse of the Were-Rabbit', resulting in over 30 unique converted models and figures. Last year, 2007, we had the *'Wacky Racers'* build, unfortunately not as successful, but a lot of fun never the less. 2008 will see the return of 'Wallace & Gromit', this time the theme will be *'At the Movies'* . Some of the ideas put forward so far ... The Great Escape, Dam Busters, Star Wars, Beverly Hills Cop, Easy Rider ... Those are just a few of thousands of possible titles, obviously, the models associated with the film titles above will be given the 'Beyond the Box' treatment. As an example, I chose the 'Dam Busters' theme. The Airfix aircraft from the Wallace & Gromit series will have Gromit as the pilot, no doubt a suitable name will be found, c/w white scarf and goggles. The aircraft will be converted to carry 4 Merlin engines and an underslung mini edam cheese ... The (e)Dam Busters, get the picture? ... ooooh! So, we need your involvement to make this build the best yet. The build will start on December 25th 2007 and run until the weekend of SMW 2008. All models will be displayed at SMW 2008 on the 'Beyond the Box' SIG table(s) .. pretty please Richard. If you would like to join in this mayhem, there are a couple of rules which have to be observed, yes, there have to be rules. (1) The model has to be your own work. (2) The theme character(s) to be taken from a motion picture. (3) Any model produced must feature either a 'Wallace' or 'Gromit' figure or both. (4) The figures may be taken from the Airfix range of Aardman associated kits or scratchbuilt to fit into your chosen scale. (5) The figures may be altered or modified to fit your chosen theme. (6) Enjoy the experience. I'll need your IPMS number, the film you've chosen and your email address, so, come on, let's have those registrations. Nick Allen, 8 Oakwood Close, Stenson Fields, Derby DE24 3ET. Home \| Branches \| SIG's \| Events \| Gallery \| Committee \| Links \| About \| Membership Webmaster