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Title: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Hammers on August 23, 2010, 07:43:56 AM
Presenting the second ‘Build Something’ Contest.

The subject for this first contest will be: CD

This time entries should not have their inspiration from a theme but rather you should come up with innovative ways of using your Best of Michael Bolton collection for wargaming.

There are only two restrictions to the competition this time:
1) the base must be a standard format 120mm diameter CD. It may not be larger but you may break it up or nibble it at the edges if you like.
2) the cd base should represent what is traditionally considered a piece of scenery for a wargaming board. It should not be a piece which you would move about on the board.

With his theme I think we'll keep the contest sufficiently open for all periods. I have deliberately steered away from mastodon builds. We all enjoy the sight of ambitious table top constructs, creaking under their own weight. I am however sure we all at some point have felt how our universe's meanness with time and space have occasionally prevents us from such projects. My hope this time is to make the most of a limited base thus coming up with something storage and transport friendly.

The following is the same as from last year:

Members can post WIP photos if they like. The advantage of WIPs means they can be used for future reference and would allow people to see how the item was constructed.  Each entrant should start a WIP thread for their own submission (WIPS only please, no completed items until after the contest has ended).  Posting such a thread is however NOT compulsory.

The idea is for scratch-building to form the major part of an entry.  If kits, pre-made resin/metal/plastic/etc parts are used they should ideally form only a minor contribution.

I do not wish to make the contest too restrictive for those taking part (or myself running it), so would suggest a modicum of common sense prevails.  Voters will (hopefully) decide whether the amount of scratch-building is sufficient.  The posting of a WIP thread for an entry is likely to aid voters choice.

All construction & painting should take place during the contest, no previously built/started items please.  The idea of the contest is to give you an incentive to build something you have just not got around to doing previously.

For final entries you can submit up to 3 photos:
-A single photo of the finished item (Minimum entry requirement)
-Another that can be a single or composite photo (of multiple smaller photos) of the finished item.
-One photo of the unpainted entry.
The photos may include a few miniatures/vehicle to indicate size/use/practicality of the item only.
The maximum size of each photo is limited to 800x800 pixels.

The closing date for entries is 2359 hrs GMT on 29 October.  They should be submitted to: buildsomething2@tsome.com

Initial voting commences  1 November and closes 7 November:

I will randomly group entries into several polls.  The winner of each initial poll will go through to a final vote.
 
'Grand Final' voting commences 8 November with the final result on 14 November.
(NB. If I receive only a small number of entries, just a single round of voting will take place).

Let the building commence. Good luck!

[If you have any questions please post in this thread or PM me]
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Sangennaru on August 23, 2010, 08:21:44 AM
that's great, I'm so proud to have started the topic about this new contest... :)


the maximum size should be 120mm, but is it necessary to use the CD as base? no plasticard with the same shape? :)
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Hammers on August 23, 2010, 08:30:59 AM
that's great, I'm so proud to have started the topic about this new contest... :)


the maximum size should be 120mm, but is it necessary to use the CD as base? no plasticard with the same shape? :)

I'd like you to give me a good motive why. You don't have to post it, you can send me a PM if you want to keep it hushhush.

You don't need to use, although I see no better use for it, a Michael Bolton CD.
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Hammers on August 23, 2010, 08:46:49 AM
Hammers

How can I get a Michael Bolton CD? I'd be too embarrassed to buy one in person, and I can't use the Internet as they would want my name and address to deliver it. Then that information (my details and request for Micheal Bolton) would be on someone's database forever.

Could I use a Lady Gaga CD instead?


No Lady Gaga CDs. David Hasslehof CDs will be accepted by our German participants (they love him there, you know...)
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Sangennaru on August 23, 2010, 08:58:53 AM
I'd like you to give me a good motive why.

i hate cutting cds, the plastic they're made from is too hard to cut properly with nice shapes.

Styrene sheets (Aka plasticard) are much more easy to shape, and i've lots! :)
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Centaur_Seducer on August 23, 2010, 08:59:51 AM
I'd like you to give me a good motive why. You don't have to post it, you can send me a PM if you want to keep it hushhush.

You don't need to use, although I see no better use for it, a Michael Bolton CD.
If I motivate with a "CD's are perfectly round and it looks like shit when a terrain piece is on a perfectly round base", would that give me pass to better bases?
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Dewbakuk on August 23, 2010, 09:05:06 AM
Obviously it's down to hammers, but given that he said in the original post that the CD shape could be altered, I'd say you could use something else as long it was no bigger in any direction or surface area than a CD.
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Centaur_Seducer on August 23, 2010, 09:06:21 AM
Obviously it's down to hammers, but given that he said in the original post that the CD shape could be altered, I'd say you could use something else as long it was no bigger in any direction or surface area than a CD.
I assumed that, but just wanted to make sure :)
Besides, I adore Michael Bolton, so I only had some crappy Kiss records to molest.
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Dewbakuk on August 23, 2010, 09:08:11 AM
Besides, I adore Michael Bolton, so I only had some crappy Kiss records to molest.

 lol lol
Several members of this forum just went into apoplexy  ;)
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Sangennaru on August 23, 2010, 09:09:14 AM
If I motivate with a "CD's are perfectly round and it looks like shit when a terrain piece is on a perfectly round base", would that give me pass to better bases?

yay, that's the main reason, i didn't want to seem rude so i said the second one!  lol lol
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Hammers on August 23, 2010, 09:12:48 AM
I assumed that, but just wanted to make sure :)
Besides, I adore Michael Bolton, so I only had some crappy Kiss records to molest.

I know you by now, Silversixx. Getting you to accept something is always accompanied by the sound of a rusty nail pulled from a plank of oak.  >:D

Dewie is right, I am going to be an asshole about this and insist on a CD. I am curious to see how you get around the problems using a CD poses and looks to its advantages.
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Centaur_Seducer on August 23, 2010, 09:22:03 AM
I do accept the reasons for using a CD :)
But I still won't do it to my priceless Michael Bolton collection (His collection of inspiring tracks as Lady In Red and Once, Twice, Three times a Lady is probably the best record ever done!).
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Hammers on August 23, 2010, 09:26:06 AM
I do accept the reasons for using a CD :)
But I still won't do it to my priceless Michael Bolton collection (His collection of inspiring tracks as Lady In Red and Once, Twice, Three times a Lady is probably the best record ever done!).

...and I assume you won't dig into your collection of Streaplers?

(http://www.svenskadansband.se/data/media/1235/D5718-Streaplers-fram.jpg)

Sorry, people I'll stop now, but they are provoking me!  ;)
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Sangennaru on August 23, 2010, 10:42:32 AM
Dewie is right, I am going to be an asshole about this and insist on a CD. I am curious to see how you get around the problems using a CD poses and looks to its advantages.

I have a lot of work around, but still i would be happy to work for this contest, because i can use the stuff i've done for my projects.
But if i've to work on a cd base (i mean, a perfectly round one), i'm not shure i can give him the right time it needs... :-\
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Dewbakuk on August 23, 2010, 10:50:17 AM
But if i've to work on a cd base (i mean, a perfectly round one), i'm not shure i can give him the right time it needs... :-\

You can alter the shape of the CD, it just has to be based on one, so there is no need for it to be perfectly round.
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 23, 2010, 11:21:14 AM
Thank god, I've finally got a use for all those useless architects drawing CD's we keep getting sent at work  ;D

Now then, what to build, what to build...

cheers

James
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 23, 2010, 11:22:43 AM
Bugger, quick question. Are the new build threads placed in the 'BUILD SOMETHING CONTEST' master thread and if so, could the master thread in question be cleaned up somewhat  :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Hammers on August 23, 2010, 11:26:37 AM
Bugger, quick question. Are the new build threads placed in the 'BUILD SOMETHING CONTEST' master thread and if so, could the master thread in question be cleaned up somewhat  :)

cheers

James

I am working on it. I don't have Alex' superpowers here. In the meantime, mark your post appropriately ('BSCII: rhubarbrhubarb') or something like that.
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 23, 2010, 11:29:21 AM
Consider it done rhubarbrhubarb  :D

cheers

James
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Silent Invader on August 23, 2010, 01:35:36 PM
As a fan and user of much CD-based terrain I have to say:  Yay! 

Just to clarify, the essence of this is that the CD (or a reshaped CD) provides the base of the terrain item.  So the item can be anything from the (real, sci-fi or fantasy) physical realm that minis might be deployed on or in?

Hmmm.  Thinking of something original that will be useful to me for 18th C North America - therein lies the challenge.
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Hammers on August 23, 2010, 01:40:30 PM
Just to clarify, the essence of this is that the CD (or a reshaped CD) provides the base of the terrain item.  So the item can be anything from the (real, sci-fi or fantasy) physical realm that minis might be deployed on or in?

Yes, in the tradition started by Overlord that the theme should not be too restrictive. "Transport" as you recall was last years theme could mean a lot.
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Silent Invader on August 23, 2010, 02:11:22 PM
Thanks Hammers.   :)
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Sinewgrab on August 23, 2010, 02:20:26 PM
Can I just use all of the buildings from my Fallout board?

(tee hee)

Actually, I need to do a bit of Piratical terrain building...hmmm.

Does this need to be a single piece, or can it be a conglomeration of pieces all mounted on CD's?
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Sir Dryden on August 23, 2010, 02:42:58 PM
Hi to all,

Being new here, I was looking forward to something like this. I'm in...

(http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz236/SirDryden/MBolton.jpg)

Yours truly,

Sir Dryden
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Centaur_Seducer on August 23, 2010, 03:03:34 PM
Picture of like the bestt record ever made like forever
*sob* Now I know how people felt when the Talibans blew up those statues :'(

@Hammers:
Great, thank you!

Now to the planning table...
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Sir Dryden on August 23, 2010, 03:39:03 PM
Sir Dryden that CD looks......looks.....played! :o

Yup, it was. Not by me, but it was... I'm planning to terrain the heck out of it though. I'll even try to incorporate the atrocious cover of the album (leather jacket and chest hair and all) into the project. I still don't know what I'll do, but watch this space. I think we'll have fun!

Yours truly,

Sir Dryden
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Sangennaru on August 23, 2010, 03:44:47 PM
is a diorama valid?
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Christian on August 25, 2010, 07:19:40 AM
What about the CD dividers that are the exact shape, size and thickness of a CD... only transparent? I don't want to break my Best of Kenny G for this...
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Hammers on August 25, 2010, 07:24:01 AM
People, this is not a contest in finding loop holes or exceptions to the rules...  >:D
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Sangennaru on August 25, 2010, 11:41:15 AM
What about the CD dividers that are the exact shape, size and thickness of a CD... only transparent? I don't want to break my Best of Kenny G for this...

technically, those are cds, but with no metal layer inside... I think they should be considered valid!

(and extremely useful for flying objects! ^^)
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Froggy the Great on August 25, 2010, 12:13:15 PM
Can it be something where a CD is the superstructure?  I'm thinking of a flying saucer, the sort that would be used as scenery in a Fantastic Worlds game.  The whole point would be building on the top and underside of the CD.
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Hammers on August 25, 2010, 12:17:43 PM
Can it be something where a CD is the superstructure?  I'm thinking of a flying saucer, the sort that would be used as scenery in a Fantastic Worlds game.  The whole point would be building on the top and underside of the CD.

I'd OK that. Just remember that the size of the thing shouldn't exceed the size of a CD (much).
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Doomsdave on August 25, 2010, 01:22:52 PM
I assumed that, but just wanted to make sure :)
Besides, I adore Michael Bolton, so I only had some crappy Kiss records to molest.

 >:(
Heretic!  The KISS army will not be pleased.   On a side note I have some thrift store CD's to use:

(http://celebrity-pics.movieeye.com/celebrity_pictures/_ABBA_130841.jpg)

Weren't they Swedish?  ;)


I'm looking forward to this one as I haven't competed in a "Build Something" yet.   :D
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Christian on August 25, 2010, 01:57:37 PM
Not looiking for loopholes! lol Just don't want to get started and then come photo time everyone says "What the deuce is that?!"
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Froggy the Great on August 25, 2010, 02:04:28 PM
I'd OK that. Just remember that the size of the thing shouldn't exceed the size of a CD (much).
Cool, I'll plan that then.
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Alfrik on August 25, 2010, 08:22:04 PM
For a free CD to use, check the mail box for the latest AOL 500 free hours disk.....
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: fastolfrus on August 25, 2010, 09:49:21 PM
CDs with music ?

Some of us are still on vinyl..... and not necessarily 33rpm either
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: bluewillow on August 26, 2010, 02:47:49 AM
nifty idea, I will ponder upon some ideas!
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Hammers on August 26, 2010, 09:37:52 AM
There will be a prize for the winner, apart from the immense prestige entailed. Something in the line of scenery...
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Plynkes on August 26, 2010, 10:07:18 AM
For a free CD to use, check the mail box for the latest AOL 500 free hours disk.....

Doesn't happen in the UK any more. Time was you would get CDs in the post from internet service providers touting for business almost every single day. It's probably because everybody is on Broad Bean internet these days, so a CD on its own is no use to anybody. You only get one once you've signed up, the line has been set up and you've been sent your modem or router.
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Dewbakuk on August 26, 2010, 10:11:37 AM
Apparently there are still an awful lot of people on dial up... weirdo's....

I got a few CD's from Maplin. They had a stand near the door of free CD's for some provider or something. Also the £1 shops sell packs of blanks.
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Plynkes on August 26, 2010, 10:18:14 AM
I still have a huge pile of cover discs that I kept from old issues of PC Gamer and such. That should last me for a while.
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Wirelizard on August 26, 2010, 10:27:00 AM
I help my grandmother clear up her home computer area after my gadget-happy packrat grandfather died, came away with a six-inch high stack of CDs, most with things like "Win95 Compatible!!!!" on them. As worthy of becoming scenery as a Kenny G or ABBA CD, really, and a lifetime supply!

I might be joining this, Cthulhu knows I've done enough CD-based terrain already... I shall have to consult the muse.

Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Hammers on August 26, 2010, 10:41:49 AM
Doesn't happen in the UK any more. Time was you would get CDs in the post from internet service providers touting for business almost every single day. It's probably because everybody is on Broad Bean internet these days, so a CD on its own is no use to anybody. You only get one once you've signed up, the line has been set up and you've been sent your modem or router.

I remeber those AOL discs! They are probably collectors items by now. :)
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Doomsdave on August 26, 2010, 04:50:47 PM

Reminds me of the Futurama Garbage Ball episode where a massive part of the 20th century garbage ball was made of AOL trial discs.

(http://mimg.ugo.com/201006/48299/cuts/a-big-piece-of-garbage_288x288.jpg)
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: hemble on August 27, 2010, 10:20:19 AM
This sounds lihe a great idea now to think of something to make.
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Uncle Mike on August 27, 2010, 08:00:20 PM
Hmmmm...all the 'Scenes Of Horror' for Strange Aeons are based on CDs...may have to whip something up...

...and not peter out before the finish like last time... ;) :?
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: former user on August 29, 2010, 04:13:24 PM
Oy weh

I almost missed that one...

I did nor find cutting CD's problematic, but I have problems with glueing them to plastic.... ???

any advice?
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Westfalia Chris on August 29, 2010, 04:27:30 PM
Oy weh

I almost missed that one...

I did nor find cutting CD's problematic, but I have problems with glueing them to plastic.... ???

any advice?

Superglue? I've never had a problem if I used CA-based glues - GaleForceNine and the old Greven superglues are great for that. For bases, I usually added a first layer of paper tissue to the base using PVA glue, and textured that one after drying. Obviously, it depends on the materials - flexible plastics and ABS stuff may be more complicated than hard styrene.
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: former user on August 30, 2010, 08:04:29 AM
thx Chris

actually, it is not only the base I want to glue, but CD fragments and plastic parts too
and I am aware that superglue can be very strong, but the plastic superstructure will be somehow ..., larger and I am afraid it may not keep integrity
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Centaur_Seducer on August 30, 2010, 08:44:36 AM
I tried a glue gun yesterday, and although the result was awesome when still a bit hot, it all fell off when dried up :(
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: former user on August 30, 2010, 08:56:30 AM
glue guns....
what shall I say...
for cardboard or wood maybe...

 ;)
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Westfalia Chris on August 30, 2010, 09:39:11 AM
thx Chris

actually, it is not only the base I want to glue, but CD fragments and plastic parts too
and I am aware that superglue can be very strong, but the plastic superstructure will be somehow ..., larger and I am afraid it may not keep integrity

I think I see the problem - you mean glueing "hard styrene" (as in "plasticard") to form a structure? In that case, you may wish to reinforce the joints by adding angle pieces, so that the glueing surface is not just the edge of the sheet. It adds tremendously to the rigidity, and can be as easy as adding a matchstick, or a length of rectangular plastic rod.
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Centaur_Seducer on August 30, 2010, 09:39:40 AM
glue guns....
what shall I say...
for cardboard or wood maybe...

 ;)
I bought one, I needed to use it... ;)
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: former user on August 30, 2010, 09:55:11 AM
thx again

yes, reinforcements, but the plastic cement still does not really glue...
anything else apart from superglue?
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 30, 2010, 11:21:41 AM
Two part epoxy like Araldite.

cheers

James
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Uncle Mike on August 30, 2010, 01:41:33 PM
Simply rough the c.d. with sandpaper and watch stuff stick!
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: njetkulturny on August 30, 2010, 04:02:46 PM
Scratches on the CD!!!... but then I cannot hear the music anymore..... ;D

Oh it is Michael Bolton..carry on
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Hammers on August 31, 2010, 09:03:26 AM
21 one build threads so far. I am glad people find some appeal in the idea. :)
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: apeekaboo on August 31, 2010, 06:38:14 PM
Scratches on the CD!!!... but then I cannot hear the music anymore..... ;D

This wouldn't be a real competition unless the finished piece is still playable in a CD player...  ;)
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Ray Rivers on September 03, 2010, 10:23:33 AM
Hopefully folks will remember to put the printed side of the CD facing downwards.

It gives extra meaning and memories to the piece by being able to see what the CD originally was!

 ;)
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: phreedh on September 05, 2010, 02:49:59 PM
I need several terrain elements for a fantasy campaign. They could all be based on a CD so I'll post an entry eventually.
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Sir Dryden on September 06, 2010, 05:56:38 PM
A plea: can we all be careful that if we buy Michael Bolton CD's for this build he might think he has a surge of popularity and releases another one for his new army of fans!

I know I would feel guilty forever if I had a part in that. The World has suffered enough.


Though I shall forever be ashamed of it, it seems I will be known as "the Micheal Bolton Guy" on this forum (thanks a lot, Gamer Mac...). Still, I agree with Bezzo. Don't BUY a Michael Bolton CD, just RECYCLE one (like I did). Speaking of which, there are a lot of recyclable CDs out there, so please feel free to turn them into scenery. The World will thank you one day...

(BTW, I'll post an update of my CD project late today or tomorrow, so keep an eye open!)

Yours truly,

Sir Dryden
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: artshiraz on September 06, 2010, 06:05:13 PM
Greetings

Okay..I bite... WHO is Michael Bolton??

(Right Wikipedia, youtube and such, still the question had to be asked, don't you agree ??)


Auntie Edith says: "Okay, I listened to Micheal Bolton's voice and must admit: I am not amused!" :D
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Centaur_Seducer on September 06, 2010, 06:06:06 PM
(Right Wikipedia, youtube and such, still the question had to be asked, don't you agree ??)

No.
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Tobsen77 on September 07, 2010, 10:27:07 AM
I'm in... no idea yet, but I'll do my very best!

Tobi
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Bobble on September 08, 2010, 08:51:50 AM
As long as the base is CD size can the upper levels/storeys or whatever overhang?
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Hammers on September 08, 2010, 10:33:06 AM
As long as the base is CD size can the upper levels/storeys or whatever overhang?

Let me put it this way: I am not going to I thread a 120mm tube over the model to check how wide it is.  :)
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: OSHIROmodels on September 08, 2010, 11:01:50 AM
Let me put it this way: I am not going to I thread a 120mm tube over the model to check how wide it is.  :)

You better bloody hadn't  ;D

cheers

James
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Froggy the Great on September 08, 2010, 12:17:30 PM
Posting this idea here because I'm not sure I'll have time to make it within the contest guidelines.  Even if I do, feel free to steal the idea:

My idea was to take a cheap plastic wineglass, such as you'd get at varieties of the Dollar Store, and use it as the spire for an elevated alien house.  I'd make the house out of Dollar Store plastic plates.

Instead of a wineglass, a cheap plastic fluted vase would also work.  This would fit on the CD easily, and you could vary the heights by your choice of spire.
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Hammers on October 12, 2010, 01:01:42 PM
Entry emial address posted: buildsomething2@tsome.com
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: artshiraz on October 12, 2010, 04:21:13 PM
Greetings

@Hammers: err..why did you make a "buildsomething2@tsome.com" address? Why not make a generic buildsomething? I know this is the second installment of the comp thus a mail-addie "buildsomething2" is okay.
But from what I see here bs2 won't be the last build something contest ;) With a generic bs addie you could have reused the same address over and over :)

A well..not really important but just curious I am

Jo
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Silent Invader on October 12, 2010, 04:26:02 PM
Entry emial address posted: buildsomething2@tsome.com

Thanks Hammers.  My entry photos now sent in if you could confirm receipt in due course.  Cheers.
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Hammers on October 12, 2010, 04:33:21 PM
Greetings

@Hammers: err..why did you make a "buildsomething2@tsome.com" address? Why not make a generic buildsomething? I know this is the second installment of the comp thus a mail-addie "buildsomething2" is okay.
But from what I see here bs2 won't be the last build something contest ;) With a generic bs addie you could have reused the same address over and over :)

A well..not really important but just curious I am

Jo

You know, all you need to do is to use the address and I'll take care of the photos, alright? :)

If you really want to know we moderators don't share mail servers and access . Overlord run this thing last time and I set up this account on my personal server just to make my personal management easier.
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Silent Invader on October 14, 2010, 12:54:20 PM
Hi Hammers.  Can I just check if you got my entry?

PS:  Hint for anyone else sending their entry from a hotmail account.  DO NOT attach the images as images as they will be rescaled.  If you have 800x800 images and want them to stay that way, attach the images as files.
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: JollyBob on October 16, 2010, 03:35:56 PM
Well, my entry's in.  :)

Come on, you slow-pokes!
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Froggy the Great on October 16, 2010, 04:17:41 PM
Yeah, I need to start mine.
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Froggy the Great on October 18, 2010, 03:42:08 AM
Yeah, I need to start mine.
Started, planned, supplies purchased.  I'll be making some alien skyscrapers.
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Christian on October 18, 2010, 03:49:35 AM
Still got a lot to go to finish mine :o Will I finish it on time? Found out next week on Build Something Contest pt. 2: The Revenge of Build Something Contest.
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Haarken on October 18, 2010, 08:38:34 AM
Looks like I'm on track to finish my terrain project. I began painting yesterday, not much more to do to it, other than some finishing touches.
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Froggy the Great on October 24, 2010, 10:14:51 PM
Sent in my entry just now - Hammers, could you reply when you get it?  I just want to make sure it meets requirements.
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 25, 2010, 06:59:00 AM
Fair bit to go for mine at the moment  :( I'm going to try my damndest to get it done though  ;D

cheers

James
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Hammers on October 25, 2010, 07:43:02 AM
Just back from my vacation. I will deal with all this tonight.
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Hammers on October 26, 2010, 09:06:06 AM
Let me remind you that the deadline is October 29th. 6 entries are already in.
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Hammers on October 26, 2010, 07:38:30 PM
I have added an asterisk (*) in the subject field of the entries I have received photos of. This means they are now officially accepted for the first round of votes which starts next week.
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Westfalia Chris on October 26, 2010, 07:40:57 PM
I have added an asterisk (*) in the subject field of the entries I have received photos of. This means they are now officially accepted for the first round of votes which starts next week.

Just to make sure, the deadline is still Friday 23.59, right? I'm undecided whether I should paint more details onto my reactor or not and will probably need the two days to decide...
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Hammers on October 26, 2010, 07:46:22 PM
Just to make sure, the deadline is still Friday 23.59, right? I'm undecided whether I should paint more details onto my reactor or not and will probably need the two days to decide...

Sure. Just as long as I get the weekend to prep the voting you're good.
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Dan on October 27, 2010, 08:44:19 AM
Sorry not sure if I can make it by this weekend as life seems to have overtaken me lately. I will post photos when I'm ready though.
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Pentaro on October 27, 2010, 09:46:26 AM
I chose a very simple project and had two months to finish it... but guess what I'm going to do tonight! :`
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Christian on October 29, 2010, 07:32:32 AM
How far ahead is the deadline if I live in Sydney, Australia? It's 6:32pm at the time of this post...
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Hammers on October 29, 2010, 07:48:38 AM
How far ahead is the deadline if I live in Sydney, Australia? It's 6:32pm at the time of this post...

I am not going to be a dick about this but lets for the sake of argument say that we're using GMT.
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Wirelizard on October 29, 2010, 08:23:33 AM
Time for another posting of the always-useful Time & Date Fixed Time page, I see.

23:55 (11:55PM) UTC, Friday 29th of October (http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?month=10&day=29&year=2010&hour=23&min=55&sec=0&p1=0).

Add five minutes, and there's our deadline.

By which I see I have until 5PM (1700) local to get my entry in. It better not be raining in the morning when I need to take photos...
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 29, 2010, 08:22:08 PM
Well done to all those that managed to get their entries finished on time  :D

Can't wait to see the finished items as there has been some cracking builds for this one  8)

cheers

James
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Christian on October 29, 2010, 11:55:42 PM
Mine's been sent! Hope it got there :? Hammers, old chap. Could you let me know if it made it?
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: elysium64 on October 30, 2010, 12:52:39 AM
I have sent mine in hopefully not to past the deadline to be disqualified. Could you please let me know....
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Hammers on October 31, 2010, 06:04:23 PM
Made the following adjustment to the rules:

'Grand Final' voting commences 14 8 November with the final result on 21 14 November.

I have no idea why I though there should be a one week gap between rounds.
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Ray Rivers on October 31, 2010, 07:07:47 PM
 :-* :o :-*

Fantastic entries folks!  Not a one I don't like.

Voting is going to be difficult to say the least.

Well done, guys. 
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Froggy the Great on October 31, 2010, 07:09:49 PM
Yeah, this is hard.
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Haarken on October 31, 2010, 07:31:51 PM
There's some really fantastic pieces here, well done to everyone who got there's finished, hope those of you who didn't will keep on working on them, I don't think that there has been one entry I  didn't want to see finished. Still it took me a long while to decide on which entries to vote for but I got there in the end. Anyway good luck to everyone who entered.

Haarken
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Captain Blood on October 31, 2010, 08:45:13 PM
Really REALLY excellent entries all round chaps. So many brilliant and inventive pieces of modelling. I'm going to have to really think very hard about how to vote, because I like almost every single entry!  :)
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Christian on October 31, 2010, 09:20:18 PM
What a great comp! It was good to push my self a bit further, but also learning so many new things from watching other people's entries develop as well! Good luck, everybody!
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: elysium64 on November 01, 2010, 02:18:39 AM
It was good to have a deadline although I did cut things rather fine, only just made it after a long spell painting on Friday night. This is the first thing I have finished in ages, and it has really inspired me to do more modelling. Thanks.
Some really great inspiring entries here, lots of ideas to be stolen :D
Good luck everybody.
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Wirelizard on November 01, 2010, 03:56:14 AM
I finished my entry nearly two weeks ago, then put the photography off until the last minute... my email hit the web 55 minutes before deadline, having done the photography and photoediting that afternoon.

Good strong competition, too. Lots of very, very cool projects!
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: OSHIROmodels on November 01, 2010, 08:31:38 AM
My votes are in and some of them were certainly toughies.

Cracking stuff all round  8)

cheers

James
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: JollyBob on November 01, 2010, 01:55:30 PM
Yup, just submitted my votes too, really tough choices as they are all of such excellent quality. Congrats to all the entrants for achieving such a high standard.  :)
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Remington on November 01, 2010, 02:08:20 PM
Indeed... I am delighted by what was shown in the 4 groups. The imaginative powers of the LAF are a force to be reckoned with! Very tough decisions and you all deserve an award!
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Tomsche on November 01, 2010, 07:01:18 PM
Very though choices I must say, great work to all those that are participating

But now the one true question remains ofc... who all used a Michael Bolton cd?  lol
Title: Re: 2nd Build Something Contest
Post by: Sir Dryden on November 03, 2010, 02:12:50 PM
I cast my votes too. Tough choices, and it'll only get tougher. A shame I had to bail out, especially since I was using a Bolton CD...

(BTW the thumb is getting better, I should be able to finish my tower/billboard before Christmas)

Yours truly,

Sir Dryden