Star Trek 60th Anniversary Group Build Rules

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Star Trek 60th Anniversary Group Build Rules
Welcome to the Star Trek 60th Anniversary Group Build! This special event celebrates six decades of Star Trek, bringing modelers together to showcase their creativity and love for the franchise. Let’s dive into the rules so you can get started!

Posting Your WIP
Please start a Work In Progress (WIP) thread for your entry and title it like this: “Star Trek Anniversary GB – (What You’re Building)”.
Using that format helps us keep this year’s entries organized (even though we love seeing all your builds!).
For easy reference, the official group build rules will stay pinned (sticky) at the top of the forum until the event is finished.

General Rules​

New Builds Only:

• • Your entry must be a new kit, 3D print, or scratch build.
  • Previously started builds are not allowed if they’re already mostly completed. Small exceptions are okay (e.g., a few pieces clipped from a sprue, a part primed, or an arm assembled). If in doubt, email us at [email protected].

What Counts as a Build?

• • Your build must include real work like sanding, filling, gluing, and painting.
  • Simply assembling or printing isn’t enough to qualify.

Star Trek Theme:

• • Entries must be based on any Star Trek TV series or movie.
  • If you’re unsure whether your build qualifies, reach out for confirmation.

No HLI Membership Required:

• • You don’t need to be a Hobby Link International (HLI) community member to join, though we encourage members to share their progress with the community.
  • If you post your entry on the HLI forum, please include this format in your title: “The Star Trek 60th Anniversary GB - [Name of Your Build]”
  • This helps everyone easily find your project.

Live Showcase​

• • We’ll host a live YouTube stream on September 8, 2026, to display everyone’s completed builds!

Submitting Your Build for the Livestream​

To have your build featured in our livestream, please follow these guidelines:
Number of Entries:

• • Each participant may submit up to 5 completed builds.

Photo Requirements:

• • Submit 5 to 15 photos of your build from different angles (e.g., front, back, side, top).
  • Use a clean background for better visibility. Photos with cluttered backgrounds may be declined.

Brief Description:

• • Along with your photos, include a short article about your build (4-5 sentences).
  • Mention details like the manufacturer, scale or approximate size, paints used, and your reason for choosing the build.

Photo Labeling:

• • Label your photos with a three-digit numbering format (e.g., 001.jpeg, 002.jpeg) to keep them organized.

Submission Options:

• • Email your photos and description to [email protected] or join the HLI Facebook Group to post your build there.

Important Dates​

• • Start Date: September 8, 2025
  • End Date: September 5, 2026, at 5:00 pm EST All photos and descriptions must be submitted by this deadline.

Video Participation (Optional)​

• • If you’re creating videos for the group build, please title them:
    The Star Trek 60th Anniversary Group Build 2025-2026This helps people find all related builds on YouTube.

Most Important Rule​

Have fun and enjoy your build! We look forward to seeing your Star Trek creations.
Thumbnails for YouTube to Come!