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Title: Build Something Competition 2024: Timelines and rules discussion
Post by: Burgundavia on February 02, 2024, 07:48:18 PM
I wanted to have some discussion about timelines and rules before we start up

Proposed Timeline
March 1 - Start
April 30 - Tools down
May 7 - All photos due
May 15-30 - Voting

Rules
We've already talked about 3D printing in the topic thread, but to clarify my thought is this: Any amount of 3D printing is allowed provided you design it yourself

Further, I think we shoudl clarify that purely functional parts - like Terra-former MDF bases or 3D printed Openlock bases are absolutely fine provided they aren't the full kit

Anything else I'm missing?

Title: Re: Build Something Competition 2024: Timelines and rules discussion
Post by: aircav on February 02, 2024, 09:17:45 PM
All sounds :D good to me.
What about bought laser cut mdf window frames?
I assume they are ok as I’ve used em before, just thought I’d ask  ;)
Title: Re: Build Something Competition 2024: Timelines and rules discussion
Post by: Burgundavia on February 02, 2024, 11:49:32 PM
All sounds :D good to me.
What about bought laser cut mdf window frames?
I assume they are ok as I’ve used em before, just thought I’d ask  ;)

I think they're fine. Window frame or even something like commercially produced cornice, etc on a scratchbuilt building is clearly just using a few parts. Now a whole building kit, that's a different story.
Title: Re: Build Something Competition 2024: Timelines and rules discussion
Post by: Codsticker on February 03, 2024, 04:12:22 AM
I wanted to have some discussion about timelines and rules before we start up

Proposed Timeline
March 1 - Start
April 30 - Tools down
May 7 - All photos due
May 15-30 - Voting

Rules
We've already talked about 3D printing in the topic thread, but to clarify my thought is this: Any amount of 3D printing is allowed provided you design it yourself

Further, I think we shoudl clarify that purely functional parts - like Terra-former MDF bases or 3D printed Openlock bases are absolutely fine provided they aren't the full kit

What about bought laser cut mdf window frames?
I assume they are ok as I’ve used em before, just thought I’d ask  ;)

This all sounds quite reasonable to me.
Title: Re: Build Something Competition 2024: Timelines and rules discussion
Post by: Hitman on February 03, 2024, 05:40:57 AM
What is the topic this year?  How does one apply to participate?
Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Build Something Competition 2024: Timelines and rules discussion
Post by: Burgundavia on February 03, 2024, 06:44:53 AM
What is the topic this year?  How does one apply to participate?
Thanks in advance.

To participate, all you need to do is register interest when we open that, likely mid-Feb. Our topic this year is Workplace and your interpretation of that can be quite broad.
Title: Re: Build Something Competition 2024: Timelines and rules discussion
Post by: Lost Egg on February 03, 2024, 07:58:17 AM
Sounds good...is there a size limit?
Title: Re: Build Something Competition 2024: Timelines and rules discussion
Post by: has.been on February 03, 2024, 10:52:33 AM
I'm in, but as usual have no idea what to make...yet. :D
Title: Re: Build Something Competition 2024: Timelines and rules discussion
Post by: snitcythedog on February 03, 2024, 12:56:04 PM
Anything else I'm missing?
The same cap on commercial 3d elements as on manufactured parts.  I am not designing my own but usually use 3d printed elements and details in the same way I use cast and commercial parts. 
Title: Re: Build Something Competition 2024: Timelines and rules discussion
Post by: Burgundavia on February 04, 2024, 06:34:26 AM
The same cap on commercial 3d elements as on manufactured parts.  I am not designing my own but usually use 3d printed elements and details in the same way I use cast and commercial parts.

Agree. Last year we had "only 0-25% can be commercially bought items or figures." This we can rewrite this as "no more than 25% commercial produced parts or 3D print files"
Title: Re: Build Something Competition 2024: Timelines and rules discussion
Post by: McMordain on February 04, 2024, 08:55:50 PM
I wanted to have some discussion about timelines and rules before we start up

Proposed Timeline
March 1 - Start
April 30 - Tools down
May 7 - All photos due
May 15-30 - Voting


Tools down means brushes too, or one can use the time till All photos due to finish painting if needed?
I'm okay with the proposed rules for 3D printing. And still somewhat undecided what to build :P
Title: Re: Build Something Competition 2024: Timelines and rules discussion
Post by: Burgundavia on February 05, 2024, 02:15:51 AM
Tools down means brushes too, or one can use the time till All photos due to finish painting if needed?
I'm okay with the proposed rules for 3D printing. And still somewhat undecided what to build :P

I like the idea of having to post one final under construction on the Tools Down and then you have one week to finish painting. You can of course start earlier.
Title: Re: Build Something Competition 2024: Timelines and rules discussion
Post by: Daeothar on February 05, 2024, 02:25:34 PM
I'm totally rearing to go this time again! I've got a solid concept, (probably) all materials in the house and the leadtime is decent too...

I'm off to do some sketching :D
Title: Re: Build Something Competition 2024: Timelines and rules discussion
Post by: Tarnegol on February 05, 2024, 02:46:37 PM
Me too! (Except for the sketching.)
Title: Re: Build Something Competition 2024: Timelines and rules discussion
Post by: BeneathALeadMountain on February 05, 2024, 03:45:41 PM
All being well and with the wind in the right direction I’m going to try and actually enter this one - the theme is so open but I’m struggling to narrow down my ideas  lol

Andrew
BeneathALeadMountain
Title: Re: Build Something Competition 2024: Timelines and rules discussion
Post by: Lost Egg on February 05, 2024, 03:52:03 PM
I've got an idea and I'd like to enter...but as yet I don't have the head space for it. I'm trying to get on top of things at the mo so will just have to see where my heads at nearer the time.
Title: Re: Build Something Competition 2024: Timelines and rules discussion
Post by: Vanvlak on February 05, 2024, 05:16:26 PM
I will be in, assuming work doesn't put its usual spanner in the works.  :D
Title: Re: Build Something Competition 2024: Timelines and rules discussion
Post by: has.been on February 06, 2024, 11:26:21 AM
Quote
the theme is so open but I’m struggling to narrow down my ideas  lol

I know exactly how you feel. :D
Title: Re: Build Something Competition 2024: Timelines and rules discussion
Post by: pistolpete on February 08, 2024, 12:36:24 PM
Me too! (Except for the sketching.)

You guys sketch?

I'm interested.
Title: Re: Build Something Competition 2024: Timelines and rules discussion
Post by: Tarnegol on February 08, 2024, 02:10:04 PM
You guys sketch?

Absolutely not!  lol
Title: Re: Build Something Competition 2024: Timelines and rules discussion
Post by: Daeothar on February 08, 2024, 03:21:25 PM
Let's just say that  I can doodle a bit, but it'll always be sketchy...  lol
Title: Re: Build Something Competition 2024: Timelines and rules discussion
Post by: Wirelizard on February 13, 2024, 05:01:48 AM
I'm hoping to make it in. The Dark Pool of Dark Darkness was BSC 2021 and I haven't managed any LAF contests since!

Full disclosure: Burgundavia is my younger brother. Not that contest admin can particularly affect voting, but just wanted it out there!
Title: Re: Build Something Competition 2024: Timelines and rules discussion
Post by: Mr Tough Guy on February 18, 2024, 08:59:17 PM
Still High on Last years BSC I'd love to join again but the timing is the worst as I'll be in Japan from April 20 till May 11, that still leaves about a month and a half though, so maybe I can still pull something off, let me see if I can think of something that fits the theme, that's not too hard
Title: Re: Build Something Competition 2024: Timelines and rules discussion
Post by: snitcythedog on February 19, 2024, 09:23:23 PM
I am hoping to make it in too.  Just had about three weeks of bad flu and am still getting back into the swing of things. 
Title: Re: Build Something Competition 2024: Timelines and rules discussion
Post by: Tarnegol on February 22, 2024, 08:28:41 AM
I'm not sure if I have misunderstood or missed something, but are we signing up and starting building on the same day?
Title: Re: Build Something Competition 2024: Timelines and rules discussion
Post by: Burgundavia on February 23, 2024, 01:04:07 AM
I'm not sure if I have misunderstood or missed something, but are we signing up and starting building on the same day?

No,  I'll post something to start signup on Monday when I'm home from the conference in at, with the start next weekend.