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This is a heads-up for BSC2018 - it's going to happen.
This is the registration thread - if you are interested please post in reply to this thread to register. If you don't like the theme once this is revealed you can always pull out. I'll be compiling a list below.
For my many sins I have been asked to coordinate the 2018 event, and as I am being paid a couple of million for this it's a bit like being asked to present the Oscars, I went :o ;D :D and accepted.
We're running a teeny bit late, so I'll try to get my act together and kick this off. I'll plagiarise last year's rules, update stuff and then try to choose a theme (that is NOT going to be easy, but after Christmas lunch yesterday we have a number of wine bottles with just a little left in the bottom, and I am supposed to clear up, so there may be a way...). Once done I'll just have to get it past the censors and then we're off. UPDATE: IT'S 'ILL-ADVISED'
For those of you new to this, here's the url of the 2017 edition rules: http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=96225.0 (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=96225.0)
The rules for this year will be similar, although the dates and (obviously!) the theme will be different.
By the 15th of January at the latest we should be off, posting weekly progress right up to model completion before painting, when participants will mail us a photo of the painted, completed model for voting.
Watch this subforum.
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS SO FAR
Andym
Beefcake
Billchuck
Blackwolf
Boondock Saint
Braz
Burgundavia
carlos marighela
Connectamabob
Damas
Dr Mathias
Dr Zombie
Duke Donald
Elk101
Eric the Shed
Hammers
Hupp n at em
ichwillauch
Johnnytodd
Juxt
LordOdo
Mason
matakashi
McMordain
nic-e
Overlord
purbrookmodels
Rich H
Scurv
Sinewgrab
Skrapwelder
snitcythedog
tomrommel1
Vanvlak
von Lucky
zebcook
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I'm sorry, I've been watching this subforum for a good two minutes. Have I missed an update? :D
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I'm sorry, I've been watching this subforum for a good two minutes. Have I missed an update? :D
Oh gods, the heat is on already!
To answer your query :D: sort of - the update is however just my silent realisation that I have great new powers as co-moderator of this board, which actually means that by mistake I almost deleted your post instead of quoting it - so many buttons! ;D
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lol
I'm in. Is this the registering and interest thread?
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lol
I'm in. Is this the registering and interest thread?
Good! :D
Not yet - that will be set up in the rules thread - soon.
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Congratulations, Oh, Omnipotent Omnissiah of The Build Shit Board!
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Good luck with this this, you may well need it.
Dependant on the theme, I shall rather tentatively declare myself 'in'.
Will that do, O Masterful One of Many Buttons?
;)
So, whats the theme then?
;D
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Congratulations, Oh, Omnipotent Omnissiah of The Build Shit Board!
:D
Good luck with this this, you may well need it.
Dependant on the theme, I shall rather tentatively declare myself 'in'.
Will that do, O Masterful One of Mnay Buttons?
;)
So, whats the theme then?
;D
Hmm, I like that title.
Good to have you on board, that will be formalised later on.
The theme is
[Damn, those censors ARE good! :o]
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lol
I'm in. Is this the registering and interest thread?
Apparently not.
See, the new Omnissiah is slacking already....
;D
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Not sure I am going to have time this year, work :'(
But I thought I would put a placeholder here just to keep my hand in the pot
When do we find out the theme?
Good luck to everyone entering
Looking forward to watching the progress
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Apparently not.
See, the new Omnissiah is slacking already....
;D
Blast, that 'Remove' button is just where 'Quote' is! That's the third time in as many replies I almost did that.
Accidentally, of course... >:D :D
Humph - I was planning to collect all the expressions of interest here and compile them. Slacking indeed. Tsk. I mean browsing the Necromunda rulebook (a Christmas pressie) ISN'T slacking, is it?
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Not sure I am going to have time this year, work :'(
But I thought I would put a placeholder here just to keep my hand in the pot
When do we find out the theme?
Good luck to everyone entering
Looking forward to watching the progress
Hope you'll make it, gamer.
I fixed the title of this thread to make it the registration board, that'll keep Mason happy :D ;)
The theme: soon, soon...
I can even drop a not very helpful micro-hint: it will not be one of the themes I proposed.
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I'm in!
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Ooooh, count me in please :)
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Well done for taking it on John :)
The intolerable weight of expectation on the person running BSC pretty much broke Jimbibbly and severely traumatised Hammers, so best of luck with it! lol ;)
(I'm sure it'll be fine).
And yes, take care with all those new buttons. Remember, if anyone gives you any lip, just hit 'delete' :D
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Count me in
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Well done for taking it on John :)
The intolerable weight of expectation on the person running BSC pretty much broke Jimbibbly and severely traumatised Hammers, so best of luck with it! lol ;)
(I'm sure it'll be fine).
And yes, take care with all those new buttons. Remember, if anyone gives you any lip, just hit 'delete' :D
Thank you - so far I haven't even started gibbering, so I guess I'm still fine. I think I will hit delete, but by mistake :? Bound to happen at some point.
Meanwhile - do I count you in? :D
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I'm in
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If the theme is repair your shit new house I'm definitely in. Otherwise I'm interested but may be forced to drop out if diy takes over.
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If the theme is repair your shit new house I'm definitely in. Otherwise I'm interested but may be forced to drop out if diy takes over.
I'm wondering if the theme could fit this sort of project - I think it might just, and I bet you'd get votes for a 1:1 scale project...
I'll add you to the list, hope you make it.
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I’ll put my name down. If I can make something small, I’m in! Otherwise I’ll probably have to back out due to family issues.
Thanks for organising this Vanvlak!
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I am tentatively in and have no fear of deletion lol
Lon
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I'm interested.
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I’ll put my name down. If I can make something small, I’m in! Otherwise I’ll probably have to back out due to family issues.
Thanks for organising this Vanvlak!
Hope you'll make it to see if you can hold on to your crown :D
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I am tentatively in and have no fear of deletion lol
Lon
You'd better be, I almost deleted my own post at the top of this thread this morning... seriously, it's just a matter of time ;D
Welcome aboard!
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I'm interested.
Gulp! Good thing I'm not officially competing!
That's great :D
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Count me in please
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Count me in please
Counted - and we're at 14.
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And my axe!
Read: I’m in.
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And my axe!
Read: I’m in.
And your axe too.
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I'm in(terested). Last year I had to skip almost after the start, this time I hope to have time to finish what I start... unless the big operation heads my way.
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I'm hoping that whatever the theme is, I can warp it in such a way I can add to my Star Wars fleet! :D
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I'm hoping that whatever the theme is, I can warp it in such a way I can add to my Star Wars fleet! :D
I think you just might... >:D
I'm in(terested). Last year I had to skip almost after the start, this time I hope to have time to finish what I start... unless the big operation heads my way.
Pocoloco, I hope you will, so just stay well mate.
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Put me down please and just for the record, The last one didn’t break me, my stupid job nearly broke me.
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Good to see you're still alive.
And I think I have my entry idea sorted (I'll let it bubble away a few days).
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Count me in also
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Both added :D
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I'm in.
Didn't go as well as I hoped last time I entered one of these, but it was a learning experience, and gotta get back on the horse eventually.
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I'm in.
Didn't go as well as I hoped last time I entered one of these, but it was a learning experience, and gotta get back on the horse eventually.
That's 19 so far - who's making it 20?
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Oh, shiny!
I'm in. This time I will try to build something I can actually finish. lol
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Oh, shiny!
I'm in. This time I will try to build something I can actually finish. lol
Good man - and that's 20. :D
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Put me down please and just for the record, The last one didn’t break me, my stupid job nearly broke me.
I remember that, I can't believe the hours you put in!
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I’m in, I think. Maybe I can actually finish something.
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Yes please!
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Not sure if I have time this year, I'm heading off overseas in a fortnight but I may as well have a crack. Call it Carlos' Coonskin Cap.
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I'm in.
As I've said, it isn't likely I will have it built and painted in 48 hours or less again.
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Thanks for organising this year's Build Something Competition.
I'm in. Though, I still have no clue what I'll build.
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Count me in Vanlak.
Cheero
Guy
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Count me in Vanlak.
Cheero
Guy
Done - and welcome to the fray. :D
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I would like to register to join in please. Looking forward
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Count me in please!
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Both added - and that's 29. :D
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nervous about entering because there are too many great modelers out there ... but count me in.
Ohhh, but I'm too late?
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nervous about entering because there are too many great modelers out there ... but count me in.
Ohhh, but I'm too late?
In - you're not late, still some days left for the starting gun - great modelers, there are - all the participants, and that means you too. You can set up a thread of your own in this subforum, and say what you're building, but wait for the start gun before starting to post pics and details of the build.
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I'm in if you hadn't counted me before.
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I'm in if you hadn't counted me before.
You're counted. javascript:void(0);
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Is it too late for me to enter? If not please count me in.
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Is it too late for me to enter? If not please count me in.
Added to the list, welcome to the fray.
There's still just over a week for registration.
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Registering please.
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Add me too please.
Not sure I will have much time to devote to it as I am meant to be doing stuff for someone else, but I do enjoy building something....
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I'm in like sin. :D
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Well, I'll try. I entered last year only to accomplish zero, so let's see if I can improve my standing.
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I'm going to jump in, just trying to decide on the 'name'. Space Hulk related again ;)
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And that's a total of 36 entrants so far 8)
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I think you added me by mistake as well
I think I said I don't have the time
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I think you added me by mistake as well
I think I said I don't have the time
Sorry gamer Mac, my mistake - I removed you from the list.
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I added a post on 3D printing at the end of the regulations thread, and will be finalising the rules on this by tomorrow at the latest.
Now how the heck do you pin a thread? I'm a rubbish moderator... :(
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Sorry gamer Mac, my mistake - I removed you from the list.
No, no, you added him. Now he has to build something. :D
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(Un)fortunately it seems I have to step aside. Something more urgent came up. Hopefully next year a new tey to enter. Keen to see ehat you all come up, good competition to everyone!
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(Un)fortunately it seems I have to step aside. Something more urgent came up. Hopefully next year a new tey to enter. Keen to see ehat you all come up, good competition to everyone!
Aww, sorry to hear that. I'll put you on the list for 2019.
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Giving serious thought to this. Most of what I do qualifies.
All of what I do qualifies for the theme; one day I'll tell all about my history of life insurance.... :D
Go on, will be nice to have you in this :D
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I'm in, mostly to have revenge for not finishing last season... well, and the theme is very promising :)
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I'm in, mostly to have revenge for not finishing last season... well, and the theme is very promising :)
Added :D
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Strangely I have suddenly become more interested in entering. Count me in John. ;)
Yes, sir, with pleasure. :D
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So if I'm counting correctly, 36 :D
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Please count me in. I always regret missing these.
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Please count me in. I always regret missing these.
And you're in. :D
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Can I tart yet ;D
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Can I tart yet ;D
I hope you're referring to the tank you're building, not yourself... :D ;) lol
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lol it is the weekend ;D
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lol it is the weekend ;D
That explains it... :o lol
And no, no starting yet please, although I'm itching to go. One week left, to allow any latish-comers to join in.
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Making sketches for the build is considered starting?
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Making sketches for the build is considered starting?
I'd say rough concept sketches could be shown, but please don't post drawings or sketches of the final version before the start.
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If it's not too late, I'm in. Just got a 3d printer, so figured anything I make might fit under the title...
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Vanvlak,
I will have to respectfully withdraw from this years contest. I had a cunning plan but it looks like work is about to consume most of time.
Lon
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Vanvlak,
I will have to respectfully withdraw from this years contest. I had a cunning plan but it looks like work is about to consume most of time.
Lon
Hi Lon,
that's a pity, but I've been there many times. Hope to see whatever it was built eventually.
John
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If it's not too late, I'm in. Just got a 3d printer, so figured anything I make might fit under the title...
And you're in.
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I'm in. Glad to see it back.
Snitchy sends.
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I'm in. Glad to see it back.
Snitchy sends.
Glad to see you back on BSC too :D
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Can I echo the comment about starting early? I’ve got a my first kid due at the end of January ..... :o :o :o .....and I can see me not finishing!
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I am also in.
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I'd say rough concept sketches could be shown, but please don't post drawings or sketches of the final version before the start.
Well I have only a rough idea anyway of the build. I probably make it up as I go. As usually lol
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Can I echo the comment about starting early? I’ve got a my first kid due at the end of January ..... :o :o :o .....and I can see me not finishing!
You could start and post pics after the start - nudge nudge, wink wink.....
Andym's an exception of course as he has a really good reason to do so, and is the holder of the title - it's a bit like free pass to the world cup for the previous winners :D.
I am also in.
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Can I echo the comment about starting early? I’ve got a my first kid due at the end of January ..... :o :o :o .....and I can see me not finishing!
Can I echo the thoughts of everyone else and start as late as possible?
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Aww, sorry to hear that. I'll put you on the list for 2019.
Cheers mate :)
I'm (almost) back on my two feet now, just had a major operation last Friday and as I had information about the coming surgery and time it would and will take to recover I just had to pass this time. Hopefully indeed better chance of entering next year.
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Cheers mate :)
I'm (almost) back on my two feet now, just had a major operation last Friday and as I had information about the coming surgery and time it would and will take to recover I just had to pass this time. Hopefully indeed better chance of entering next year.
Good to hear it's been done and you're getting well - I hope the competition this year gives you a cool spectacle to sit back and have something to watch.
Can I echo the thoughts of everyone else and start as late as possible?
As late as possible i.e. in a little over a week :D
Seriously: a delay in progress is accepted, just as some entrants get their act together and ready for painting in a brief time...
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Just a reminder that registration for BSC2018 ends tomorrow, Thursday 11th January, and the competition begins Sunday.
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So eager to get started! Can't wait for Sunday 😁
Thanks again for running this Vanvlak
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I had a dream about BSC, possibly fuelled by my thoughts as I fall asleep...
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Good luck to everyone who takes part. I look forward to seeing the entries.
Tony
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We're almost there - registration ends later this evening, and we'll be starting on Sunday morning.
So eager to get started! Can't wait for Sunday 😁
Thanks again for running this Vanvlak
Thanks - so far it's been fun. :D
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I would like to take part please. I hope it's not too late.
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Im out. I have been wracking my brain to find something to build and I am only drawing blanks.
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Im out. I have been wracking my brain to find something to build and I am only drawing blanks.
What about building some sort of medieval siege weapon that’s about one stage away from exploding or ending up as splinters?
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Im out. I have been wracking my brain to find something to build and I am only drawing blanks.
You can't withdraw now, the deadline is over :P ;)
Seriously - as Andym pointed out, anything which is high risk and has the potential to blow up in your face, or break down spectacularly, or prove to be horribly unreliable can work.
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Mine is ill advised as it going to be so ridiculously complicated to build... :?
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Mine is ill advised as it going to be so ridiculously complicated to build... :?
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I am very sorry to admit you are probably right - I wouldn't know where to begin :o
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Indeed - you are a hero Vanvlak. I hope everything runs smoothly. Everyone is a winner in this regardless of the final outcome.
I am so not a hero that I am bleeding hoping it will run smoothly too! :D ;)
Actually, everyone is a loser, as all our ideas are (wait for it)... ill-advised.
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I am very sorry to admit you are probably right - I wouldn't know where to begin :o
Simply pile plasticard adn MDF together and remove the bits that aren't tank... filler hides the cockups.
That's my usual tactic and I'm hoping it will work in this case (Though I suspect this one will be a huge lump of filler...!)
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Simply pile plasticard adn MDF together and remove the bits that aren't tank... filler hides the cockups.
That's my usual tactic and I'm hoping it will work in this case (Though I suspect this one will be a huge lump of filler...!)
I am so going to follow your build. :D
I was wondering about the complex curves on the lower hull - nasty. :( :o
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Filler ;)
Lots of filler!
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Could you not just make a hull-down version? Bury it in an earth mound?.....or is it the challenge of the weird looking hull that motivates you?
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And not build the 4 sets of tracks?! That's far too easy... lol
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Well it's Sunday morning for me now. Can I get started? Lol. Actually going to the beach so it will be this evening anyway.
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I've spent the day scraping paint off a ceiling... you can start later!
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Well it's Sunday morning for me now. Can I get started? Lol. Actually going to the beach so it will be this evening anyway.
Now I'm envious.
8)
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Hi Vanvlak, apologies for the flip-flop but I will withdraw from this competition. I can't seem to find the motivation.
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Hi Vanvlak, apologies for the flip-flop but I will withdraw from this competition. I can't seem to find the motivation.
Sorry the theme didn't strike a motivating chord - but no worries. That means you'll have more time for other stuff :D
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Sorry the theme didn't strike a motivating chord - but no worries. That means you'll have more time for other stuff :D
Nah, it's more about me than the theme. And you are right, my attention is focused on other hobby stuff.
I do wish all the entrants the best, I have been seriously impressed with what I have seen.
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Also bowing out. I had ideas which I was just about to start but then my body said no. :-X
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!
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Also bowing out. I had ideas which I was just about to start but then my body said no. :-X
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!
Sorry to hear that Damas - hope all is well.
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Entry finished and sent in! :D
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Entry finished and sent in! :D
Wha - already?!? :o :o :o
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Time pressures! I had to! There’s a new baby AndyM due on Wednesday! :o :o :o
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Congratulations! Enjoy the lack of sleep for the rest of your life ;)
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Can I not train him up as an assistant within the first couple of weeks? ;)
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lol,
Well my nine year old loves playing Warhammer quest and Heroquest so I guess it does happen.
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Time pressures! I had to! There’s a new baby AndyM due on Wednesday! :o :o :o
Talk about deadlines!
:o
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Time pressures! I had to! There’s a new baby AndyM due on Wednesday! :o :o :o
No one likes an over-achiever. >:( ;)
Congrats for when he/she/it/other/both (delete as applicable) arrives!
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Time pressures! I had to! There’s a new baby AndyM due on Wednesday! :o :o :o
That is really going all in on both contest and theme :o
But you might be disqualified for starting the build early.
Congratulations mate.
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Gentlemen (and Vanvlak),
Unfortunately, I am going to have to withdraw from the competition - between real life and a painting commission with a deadline, I can't take the time I wanted to build my Yao Guai trap.
Dammitall.
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That is really going all in on both contest and theme :o
But you might be disqualified for starting the build early.
Congratulations mate.
lol lol
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Congrats Andym!
Can I not train him up as an assistant within the first couple of weeks? ;)
Hahaha, good luck. My four year old can use a hot glue gun okay-ish (better than my seven year old) and helps by handing me stuff, but that's about the extent of it so far ;)
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Thanks for the kind words gentlemen! 8)
That is really going all in on both contest and theme :o
But you might be disqualified for starting the build early.
Congratulations mate.
The hardest part is going to be getting a shot of him stomping through Megacity One! ;)
Gentlemen (and Vanvlak),
Unfortunately, I am going to have to withdraw from the competition - between real life and a painting commission with a deadline, I can't take the time I wanted to build my Yao Guai trap.
Dammitall.
Sorry to hear it Sinewgrab!
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Questions on the rules: If I am placing the item I am making in a diorama-like scene, does the entire piece need to be new? Can I use partially completed projects that I have worked in years past as a base? I ask because I have some road pieces that I was working on years ago and never finished.
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Questions on the rules: If I am placing the item I am making in a diorama-like scene, does the entire piece need to be new? Can I use partially completed projects that I have worked in years past as a base? I ask because I have some road pieces that I was working on years ago and never finished.
The base should follow the same rules for the design as regards commercial parts.
The rules state:
YOU CAN START YOUR BUILD THREAD IN THIS SUB-FORUM DIRECTLY, BUT PLEASE DO NOT POST ANY PROGRESS BEFORE THE START DATE.
The spirit (which the rules http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=106236.0 (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=106236.0) advise should be followed) is for a new build, however continuing an old project - at least as long as the bulk of the work is new - should be ok as in this case the truck is new, and is the focus of the project - if the truck were an element on a busy base and the focus were the base it would be less ideal for the BSC. To stick to the above-quoted line from the rules, the old project (or part of, in this case) should not have been shown online before - or at least not shown in a recognizable state; and definitely not shown painted and complete.
If you're in doubt PM me please.
I appreciate the rules could have been more specific, so that's my fault, and will recommend correcting this for next year.
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The base should follow the same rules for the design as regards commercial parts.
The rules state: The spirit (which the rules http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=106236.0 (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=106236.0) advise should be followed) is for a new build, however continuing an old project - at least as long as the bulk of the work is new - should be ok as in this case the truck is new, and is the focus of the project - if the truck were an element on a busy base and the focus were the base it would be less ideal for the BSC. To stick to the above-quoted line from the rules, the old project (or part of, in this case) should not have been shown online before - or at least not shown in a recognizable state; and definitely not shown painted and complete.
If you're in doubt PM me please.
I appreciate the rules could have been more specific, so that's my fault, and will recommend correcting this for next year.
Thanks, that clarifies it for me. I want to build another section of the roads I have already done, so will just do that instead - mostly because it has been so many years since I built the roads I honestly can't remember what I put online or didn't.
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And I'm out too - unfortunately it's just a lack of being unmotivated this time 'round. That, and the standard's pretty high this year (more so than usual!).