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Title: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Hammers on November 12, 2012, 10:23:42 PM

Presenting the Third ‘Build Something’ Contest for the much coveted Potato Cup!

The 2012 edition of the ‘Build Something’ Contest will be brought to you jointly by Workbench and Build Something czars Hammers & Overlord.


Theme

The subject for this contest will be: WATER

Water often features on a table, be it as the very base for naval games or as an obstacle like a river bisecting the gaming board. It can be put on the gaming table as a decorative centrepiece like a pond or a waterfall or to set the ambience like an icy peak or a snow covered wood.

Water is considered by many to be quite challenging to get to look just right from a modelling aspect. Be it a turquoise lagoon of the South Seas, waves crashing onto a Normandy beach, ice flows on a winter river or bubbles of swamp gas popping, the task you set for yourself should put you to the test.

Your challenge for this edition of the competition for the Potato Cup is to build a water themed construct, that is, a model, terrain feature or small gaming board/mat, for wargaming. Remember that originality as well as craftsmanship is most likely to be rewarded in the voting rounds, so be at your best!


Restrictions

Our hope is that this leaves the contest sufficiently open for all periods, and for imagination and creativity to roam free.  In accordance with previous years the aim is to build something practical and useful for the gaming table which can be constructed within the bounds of an average workbench.

There are however some restrictions to the competition:
1) The main feature of your build must be something to do with water in any of its possible states.
2) 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.
3) While enhancing features like bridges, islet, rocks and pollution will be accepted to compliment the build, we ask you to keep in mind that it is the representation of water which is the focus of the competition.
4) The build should, in the general tradition of the Lead Adventure Forum, be something you would use on your gaming board; we are not looking for dioramas or display models.
5) If you absolutely feel the need to build something like the methane lakes of Titan rather than something out of H2O we will probably not disqualify you, but please check with the competitions runners beforehand if you are uncertain about theme interpretation.
6) 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.

We do not wish to make the contest too restrictive for those taking part (or ourselves running it), so may we ask that a modicum of common sense is employed?  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 voter choice.


WIP Thread

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.


Entries

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 finished, but unpainted, entry.

The photos may include a few miniatures/vehicle to indicate size/use/practicality of the item but remember that the entry itself should be the focus of the presentation.

The maximum size of each photo is limited to 800x800 pixels.

Photographs including title of the entry should be submitted to: buildsomething3@tsome.com


Voting

We will randomly group entries into several polls.  The number of polls will be dependant on the total number of entries. The winner of each initial poll will go through to a Grand Final vote. The number of entries in the Grand Final poll will thus be equal to the number of polls in the first round. If the Grand Final vote is a tie, the win goes to the highest percentage (not number) of votes in the previous round.


Dates

The closing date for entries is 2359 hrs GMT on Saturday 5 January 2013. 

Initial voting commences Monday 7 January and closes at 2359 hrs GMT on Saturday 12 January 2013.
 
'Grand Final' voting commences Monday 14 January and closes on 2359 hrs GMT Saturday 19 January. Final result will be posted on Sunday 20 January.

(NB. If we receive only a small number of entries, just a single round of voting will take place).


Winners

The winner will, besides winning the immensely prestigious Potato Cup and the envy and respect of his peers, get to pick his or her prize from a list of priceless items (tat from the lead piles of Hammers and Overlord).  Two runners up will also select a prize.


If you have any questions please post in this thread or PM both Hammers and Overlord.

Let the scratch building commence. Good luck to you all!
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: OSHIROmodels on November 13, 2012, 08:13:29 AM
Hooray  :D

Now to start something that will languish in the cupboard  ;D

Quick question, whereabouts do the wip threads go? I'm assuming on this board.

cheers

James
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Silent Invader on November 13, 2012, 08:51:44 AM
I'm in. Small watermill for the War of the Roses medieval village project, methinks.
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: HerbyF on November 13, 2012, 09:00:15 AM
I think I might give it a shot this time around. It will get me going on a project I have planned a long time. I plan to build a floating pier for my Pirate set up.
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Hammers on November 13, 2012, 09:02:35 AM
Hooray  :D

Now to start something that will languish in the cupboard  ;D

Quick question, whereabouts do the wip threads go? I'm assuming on this board.

cheers

James

Yes, in this board. One thread per entry, please.
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Hammers on November 13, 2012, 09:03:54 AM
I think I shall make something to. I am not sure I will enter the competition, perhaps only if a voting group needs a bit of padding.
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: JollyBob on November 13, 2012, 09:36:44 AM
Oh now that's just too tempting...

I've been wanting to build a small oasis to go with my pulp Egyptian scenery for ages now, and this could be the impetus I need to get started.

Of course, given that I have no time at all to paint at the moment (thanks, LittleBob!) I may start something and never actually get it finished, but its still worth a punt.

Will have a think on't...  ;)
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: matakishi on November 13, 2012, 04:05:04 PM
Thinking hat on...
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Dewbakuk on November 13, 2012, 04:29:52 PM
I shall attempt something...
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Sangennaru on November 13, 2012, 04:58:40 PM
Just a couple of questions:

1) is it possible a collaboration? so a single project will be - for example - scratchbuilt by someone and painted by someone else?

2) A dry watermill is considered inherent with the "water" theme? A Huge dry bottle, or anything similar? I mean, does it need to be water in it? Because the indications above are a little ambiguous on that.

Thanks,
Jack
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Malamute on November 13, 2012, 04:59:03 PM
I shall attempt something...

Using Lego?  ;)

 lol
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Dewbakuk on November 13, 2012, 05:09:53 PM
Using Lego?  ;)

 lol

YES!!!

I stand by what I said, lego makes for the best templates when cutting plasticard.
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Hammers on November 13, 2012, 05:24:05 PM
Just a couple of questions:

1) is it possible a collaboration? so a single project will be - for example - scratchbuilt by someone and painted by someone else?

2) A dry watermill is considered inherent with the "water" theme? A Huge dry bottle, or anything similar? I mean, does it need to be water in it? Because the indications above are a little ambiguous on that.

Thanks,
Jack

You are one for turning rules inside out, aren't you?  >:D

I shall have to confer with Overlord but for now you can consider both 1) and 2) above answered with 'No'. If you have a specific idea which you are uncertain it is in accordance with the rules, please post the question or PM us. It is impossible to be absolute in the restrictions while at the same time wanting to encourage creativity.
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Sangennaru on November 13, 2012, 05:29:36 PM
You are one for turning rules inside out, aren't you?  >:D

I shall have to confer with Overlord but for now you can consider both 1) and 2) above answered with 'No'. If you have a specific idea which you are uncertain it is in accordance with the rules, please post the question or PM us. It is impossible to be absolute in the restrictions while at the same time wanting to encourage creativity.

Turning rules is my favourite hobby. Actually i don't have a specific idea,but before starting thinking about it i wanted to know both those things.
Basically, i don't like that much using the water effect, unless it's used for other purposes, like windows or such...

For the collaboration, i'm saying that because i've a friend of mine in mind, a painter! But otherwise i can paint it by myself! =)
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Silent Invader on November 13, 2012, 05:47:39 PM
Shucks.  That'll be my watermill out then. 
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Hammers on November 13, 2012, 06:12:46 PM
YES!!!

I stand by what I said, lego makes for the best templates when cutting plasticard.

I use lego for several such things myself.
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Hammers on November 13, 2012, 06:14:33 PM
Shucks.  That'll be my watermill out then.  

Not at all. Sang* asked if a dry watermill would be OK.  I said no. A watermill with some representation of water propelling the mill would be OK.
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Silent Invader on November 13, 2012, 06:17:57 PM
Thanks Hammers but the mill would have been effectively 'dry' as it is to sit upon the river on my existing terrain boards.  No worries though, the ruling is a very fair one and I'll give it more thought to see if I can make it work some other way.   :)
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Elk101 on November 13, 2012, 07:33:48 PM
The daunting thing about this is knowing what the members of this forum are capable of. I would feel a bit like a Sunday League pub team taking on Brazil! As they say, however, it's the taking part that counts.

Great theme though. I can't wait to see what people come up with.
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Dewbakuk on November 13, 2012, 08:01:02 PM
Hammers, I have a few ideas that have been sitting on the back burner for rather a long time, I bet everyone's surprised :)

One I've been thinking of is a sewer system board (yep, another tile based board). Not going to get the whole thing done in time with a new baby etc but I'd like to get the first/test tile done. Would that be allowed or is it too 'diorama' for this?
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Mason on November 13, 2012, 08:44:58 PM
Thanks Hammers but the mill would have been effectively 'dry' as it is to sit upon the river on my existing terrain boards.  No worries though, the ruling is a very fair one and I'll give it more thought to see if I can make it work some other way.   :)

Maybe you still could, so long as you get the water effect as it drips from the mill wheel....

Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Hammers on November 13, 2012, 08:55:58 PM
Hammers, I have a few ideas that have been sitting on the back burner for rather a long time, I bet everyone's surprised :)

One I've been thinking of is a sewer system board (yep, another tile based board). Not going to get the whole thing done in time with a new baby etc but I'd like to get the first/test tile done. Would that be allowed or is it too 'diorama' for this?

'Polluted' water is OK. As segment of a complex sewer board would also be OK. I think I wrote something to that effect in the rules.
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Hammers on November 13, 2012, 09:10:07 PM
Maybe you still could, so long as you get the water effect as it drips from the mill wheel....

It cannot be a minor aspect of the build. It has to be something obvious, like a water wheel churning the river up pretty good. Again, it is the modelling of water in various forms which is in focus here.

Analogously, when Overlord and I discussed the rules we considered a steam engine emitting a puff of steam as not cricket. On the other hand a steam engine exploding in a cloud of, well...,  steam, would.

Pull *that* one of and I am willing to bet we have a winner...
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Hammers on November 13, 2012, 09:13:26 PM
The daunting thing about this is knowing what the members of this forum are capable of. I would feel a bit like a Sunday League pub team taking on Brazil! As they say, however, it's the taking part that counts.

Great theme though. I can't wait to see what people come up with.

Oh, hogwash... I am sure you'll do fine. Plus, I recommend that you do a search for water effects here on LAF. There are some very good tutorials and sources of inspiration here.
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Christian on November 13, 2012, 09:23:54 PM
What if it was something that contained water... an opened-top water tower, where you could see the contents? I'm not trying to push the boundaries here, just establishing some limits :)
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: OSHIROmodels on November 13, 2012, 09:49:55 PM
On the other hand steam engine exploding in a cloud of, well...,  steam, would.

Now that's an interesting idea...

Although I think I'll stick with my original plan for a Japanese waterfall  :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Mason on November 13, 2012, 09:50:27 PM
It cannot be a minor aspect of the build. It has to be something obvious, like a water wheel churning the river up pretty good. Again, it is the modelling of water in various forms which is in focus here.

Fair point!
Maybe if he built a water mill with a section of river attached so that he could sit it on top of one of his boards, with full churning effect....




Dammit, Hammers, you have gotten me thinking of potential 'water' based projects that may fit into my existing scenery now... >:( >:( >:(


Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Hammers on November 13, 2012, 09:55:01 PM
What if it was something that contained water... an opened-top water tower, where you could see the contents? I'm not trying to push the boundaries here, just establishing some limits :)

Sounds OK to me, as long as there is a fair bit of water visible.

Let me just add this (and it is not specifically in regard to your idea for a build): Overlord and I only set the scope off the competition. How imaginatively, creatively and skilfully you make a representation of water will be judged by your peers. This is a competition and we hope it will spur you to push your boundaries a little bit.

Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Elk101 on November 13, 2012, 09:59:24 PM
Oh, hogwash... I am sure you'll do fine. Plus, I recommend that you do a search for water effects here on LAF. There are some very good tutorials and sources of inspiration here.

Hogwash? Now that gives me an idea! Thanks Hammers.
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Hammers on November 13, 2012, 10:03:42 PM
Hogwash? Now that gives me an idea! Thanks Hammers.

There is more where that came from. When Overlord and I discussed themes and settled for water I made a long list of anticipated entries. It was quite fun!
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Christian on November 13, 2012, 10:50:00 PM
Thanks, Hammers! Looking forward to this one :)

Sounds OK to me, as long as there is a fair bit of water visible.

Let me just add this (and it is not specifically in regard to your idea for a build): Overlord and I only set the scope off the competition. How imaginatively, creatively and skilfully you make a representation of water will be judged by your peers. This is a competition and we hope it will spur you to push your boundaries a little bit.


Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: voltan on November 13, 2012, 10:54:54 PM
Can I be unimagainative and use this as an excuse to make a modular river for myself  ;)
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Elk101 on November 14, 2012, 06:16:39 AM
Hogwash? Now that gives me an idea! Thanks Hammers.

I'll bet that's some list! I currently have two frontrunning ideas including 'Hammers' Hogwash'.
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Hammers on November 14, 2012, 06:55:35 AM
Can I be unimagainative and use this as an excuse to make a modular river for myself  ;)

Of course you can!
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Froggy the Great on November 14, 2012, 12:53:48 PM
I wonder if I can get textured plastic in bulk somewhere...
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Andym on November 14, 2012, 01:01:53 PM
Right, I need to get some good ideas in for this!! ::) My original idea for a boathouse for my brothers pirate table has been kyboshed seen as there wouldn't be any water effects in it!! :(

Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Eric the Shed on November 14, 2012, 01:38:51 PM
Shame this arrived this month and not last otherwise I would have entered my waterfall !

Good thing I haven't included my pictures of the rapids....

When you talk about Water can we include Ice?

Cheers

Eric
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Hammers on November 14, 2012, 01:56:52 PM
Shame this arrived this month and not last otherwise I would have entered my waterfall !

Good thing I haven't included my pictures of the rapids....

When you talk about Water can we include Ice?

Cheers

Eric

Quote
Restrictions
...
6) 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.

Ice is definitely OK. Water in any of its possible states.
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Eric the Shed on November 14, 2012, 02:03:21 PM
Hi Hammers

Thank you that ICE is included - been thinking of building an Arctic table for sometime - how I will sqeeze this into all the other projects dont know....

there again maybe I do something for my Pirates?

Eric :D
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Belgian on November 14, 2012, 06:47:30 PM
Finally a reason to finish my massive waterfall piece and modular river pieces count me in!  ;)
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: gamer Mac on November 14, 2012, 07:12:42 PM
I have space for a river running through my pirate board, I amy do that for the comp, time permitting.
I am thinking flaoting barrels, sunken long boat, a corpse or two and some rubbish floating through the town.
Any other ideas of things I can add are welcome.
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Silent Invader on November 14, 2012, 07:17:03 PM
Ok, I'm back in...... It's post-apoc rather than medieval but it will include flowing water!
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: voltan on November 14, 2012, 07:37:23 PM
Of course you can!

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_10lSBnhohxo/TO9CC_2S1YI/AAAAAAAAAA8/vxPG2w8pg6Q/s1600/Tangled_yay.jpg)

 ;)
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: OSHIROmodels on November 14, 2012, 08:23:27 PM
Ok, I'm back in...... It's post-apoc rather than medieval but it will include flowing water!

Don't do it!!!

 lol

cheers

James
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: elysium64 on November 14, 2012, 08:40:52 PM
Would like to enter but I am struggling to think of something I can use in any of my current projects, I will think on it for a week. Hopefully I will come up with something so I can defend my title 8)
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Hammers on November 14, 2012, 09:07:37 PM
Would like to enter but I am struggling to think of something I can use in any of my current projects, I will think on it for a week. Hopefully I will come up with something so I can defend my title 8)


Well, if you dont, we will send some of our lads to wrench that potato out of your hands. I seriously hope you haven't eaten it or planted it...
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Admiral Benbow on November 14, 2012, 09:35:26 PM
Oh, another "Build Something" contest ... ;D

Would I have time ...  ???
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Eric the Shed on November 14, 2012, 09:49:38 PM
I hve my idea and have just ordered all the bits....
I wont be telling yee all coz it my precious.....

Eric ???
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Eric the Shed on November 14, 2012, 09:53:42 PM
PS - its not fair - I built my river a few weeks ago with homebase tiles...and I built a waterfall...and rapids but they wont believe me

we will show them my precious....zzzz


ERIC (going slightly mad after sweden beat England) ;D
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: dijit on November 14, 2012, 10:12:37 PM
Hmmm, thinking, thinking...
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Mason on November 14, 2012, 10:17:31 PM
Hmmm, thinking, thinking...

Well, thats two of us.....

Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Malamute on November 15, 2012, 08:26:34 AM
Arhh, this is causing me a problem, I built my river boards several years ago, I've got my sea boards, I can't think of anything else I need to build apart from a water trough, which is hardly dynamic with flowing water. I think I shall have to give this a miss this time around.
Very much looking forward to seeing the creativity flow. :)
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Hammers on November 15, 2012, 08:36:04 AM
Arhh, this is causing me a problem, I built my river boards several years ago, I've got my sea boards, I can't think of anything else I need to build apart from a water trough, which is hardly dynamic with flowing water. I think I shall have to give this a miss this time around.
Very much looking forward to seeing the creativity flow. :)

It doesn't need to be dynamic. I just suppose that the more complex and successful attempts at dynamic water will have an edge in the voting. Build that water through and put a drunkard in it or something! What' you got to lose except your honour? Let me tell you, it'd take a lot to put a dent in *that* shining breast plate of yours!
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Silent Invader on November 15, 2012, 09:01:34 AM
seeing the creativity flow.

I see what you did there  :D
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Malamute on November 15, 2012, 09:03:09 AM
I see what you did there  :D

I am glad somebody spotted it ;) lol
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: OSHIROmodels on November 15, 2012, 10:46:46 AM
it'd take a lot to put a dent in *that* shining bonce of yours!

I see what you did there  lol

cheers

James
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Malamute on November 15, 2012, 10:52:12 AM
I see what you did there  lol

cheers

James Bibblywibblywobblywoo!

You're in trouble now!
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Dentatus on November 15, 2012, 01:10:33 PM
Got an idea that's been simmering for a while. Might be time to make it.
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Michi on November 15, 2012, 01:16:16 PM
Ice is definitely OK. Water in any of its possible states.

STEAM!
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: bandit86 on November 15, 2012, 01:21:43 PM
Good idea Michi :o
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Centaur_Seducer on November 15, 2012, 02:43:14 PM
I will shout at the guys doing scenarios for Gubbspel Galore IV. After all, we're having a Maritime theme next year :)
I'll try to enter if there's time at hand!
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Alfrik on November 16, 2012, 04:24:58 PM
Hmmmm did Jimmbibbly ever finish his Wizards tower on a CD?  ;)
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: OSHIROmodels on November 16, 2012, 04:36:11 PM
Hmmmm did Jimmbibbly ever finish his Wizards tower on a CD?  ;)

 lol No  lol

I will do though  ;D

cheers

James
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Malamute on November 16, 2012, 04:44:33 PM


I will do though  ;D

cheers

James

Slacker! ;)
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: OSHIROmodels on November 16, 2012, 04:48:52 PM
Slacker! ;)

Yup  ;D

You painted any moderns yet  ??? ;D

cheers

James
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Mason on November 16, 2012, 06:35:32 PM
lol No  lol

I will do though  ;D


I hear it is going to be painted PINK!

Cant wait to see it finished!
 ;D
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: OSHIROmodels on November 17, 2012, 02:06:39 AM
I hear it is going to be painted PINK!

Cant wait to see it finished!
 ;D


You heard wrong o little butterfly  ;D

cheers

James
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Mason on November 17, 2012, 08:23:16 AM
You heard wrong o little butterfly  ;D

 lol lol lol

Prove it!

Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Sinewgrab on November 17, 2012, 08:01:44 PM
Huh.  I think a nice little oasis for my VSF Mars terrain may be in order...or an irrigation system! Oh my...

Hmmmmmmmmmm...
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: 6milPhil on November 18, 2012, 03:54:55 AM
Sounds fun.  8)
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: carlos marighela on November 18, 2012, 04:24:21 AM
Would WIP threads on this theme be considered water-boarding?

I think I'll have a crack at this one just not sure what.
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Hammers on November 18, 2012, 05:10:39 AM
Would WIP threads on this theme be considered water-boarding?

Very good!


Quote
I think I'll have a crack at this one just not sure what.

Glad to hear it!
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: FifteensAway on November 18, 2012, 05:59:19 AM
Uh oh.  Being oblivious to this contest until this evening, I just posted a beginning of a WIP on the Workbench thread a day or two ago - does this mean I've jumped the gun and knocked myself out?  Might be fun to jump into this fray since terrain is my pleasure within the hobby - I don't call myself the Terrainiac for naught.  Either way, in or out of the competition, you might like to follow along on the thread since I have a unique technique for making water.  And, NO!, I'm not sharing here since I might be 'in'.  You'll just have to hunt down and follow the thread.

bwah....bwaha....bwahaha...bwahaha...oh, darn, i hate when the men in the white coats with that funny jacket show up... :o
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: HerbyF on November 18, 2012, 06:18:44 AM
So when can we get started. I'm really slow at this kind of thing.
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Hammers on November 18, 2012, 10:03:53 AM
So when can we get started. I'm really slow at this kind of thing.

Now of course. Wasn't it obvious from the thread start? The entry needs to be in by 2359 hrs GMT on Saturday 5 January 2013. 
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Wirelizard on November 19, 2012, 09:41:20 AM
Right, you can tell I've been out of the loop, not doing enough wargaming, and not giving the almighty LAF the attention it deserves when I've only just now realized a new Building Something/Potatoe Cup is on!

Hmm, have been meaning to do a few feet of modular swampy creek to do double duty in many places. I think I'll have to start sketching and planning...
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Andym on November 19, 2012, 11:15:15 AM
So Hammers, how many of the current ideas have appeared on Overlord and yourselfs list?
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Hammers on November 19, 2012, 11:29:12 AM
Not very many so far. Perhaps a quarter. There are some we did not quite predict. It is not really a secret list but obviously it would be bad form to start the competition by publishing it. We want originality and creativity to be a part of the competition. Since we came up with the theme we had time beforehand to 'hog' a bunch of interpretation, if you understand what I mean.

But without being to specific I think both Paul and I are still hoping to see a few more water morph variants, like waves and icebergs. The techniques involved would be interesting to learn from. I don't know if it is clear from the rules, but the name of the game is not just terrain or scenery. Figures are welcome to.
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: valleyboy on November 19, 2012, 11:35:29 AM
Gentlemen
You lot are just bonkers
But I'm looking forward to seeing your efforts  o_o
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: OSHIROmodels on November 19, 2012, 12:33:08 PM
Figures are welcome to.

Now then, people are about 55-60% water, do this count  ;)

cheers

James
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Elk101 on November 19, 2012, 12:34:49 PM
No one could have predicted Dr the Vikings ideas, no one not on a serious amount of medication anyway! They are fantastic and I can't wait to see which one he goes for.
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: nevermore on November 21, 2012, 12:59:25 PM
Would a snow covered cabin be classed as a watered feature ? Something like that getting built at the club at the moment.
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Vanvlak on November 24, 2012, 10:09:37 AM
I might be back from the dead.....and splashing about. This is a tough one but very nicely timed for me.... :'( (Note - I am not sad. Just practising using the only water-themed smiley to get in the mood.)
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Hammers on November 24, 2012, 10:33:46 AM
Vanvlak! So happy to see you back! Your creations have  always been among the most interesting so I seriously hope you really plan to participate.
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Vanvlak on November 24, 2012, 11:27:04 AM
Thank you Hammers, nice to be back. It's been a long time.
I started a thread already, and I might post a couple of pics of past watery projects too - whilst I plan the new one.
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Johnnytodd on November 25, 2012, 01:17:06 AM
After the Vought Kingfisher I built last year:

http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=35523.30 (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=35523.30)

I had an idea of something a little more difficult.  For this contest I'm going to try a PBY Catalina in 28mm(1/56).

(http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac297/grendels_father/PBY_5A_Catalina.jpg)
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Wirelizard on November 25, 2012, 02:55:35 AM
For this contest I'm going to try a PBY Catalina in 28mm(1/56).

 :o Oh boy... this might have just become a contest for 2nd place behind you! I'd forgotten about your Kingfisher from last year, but it's great, and if you can pull off the Catalina, it should be both awesome and *huge* - a wingspan of about 22 inches, if I've done my math correctly and you're building the beast at full 1/56th scale?
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Raxxus on November 25, 2012, 11:56:47 AM
dats gunna be awsome !! :D  :o
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Admiral Benbow on November 25, 2012, 05:00:13 PM
I had an idea of something a little more difficult.  For this contest I'm going to try a PBY Catalina in 28mm(1/56).
(http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac297/grendels_father/PBY_5A_Catalina.jpg)

That would be phenomenally ... :-*
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Raxxus on November 25, 2012, 07:18:44 PM
Johnny: you dont happen to have some pics of your other scratchbuilds and schematics for 1/56 helicopters?
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Johnnytodd on November 25, 2012, 07:52:24 PM
Raxxus:  I have photos of all of them but only one group shot:

(http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac297/grendels_father/poli1copy.jpg)

I found this Sikorsky R4B and a few other helicopter schematic over at my fav scratchbuilders forum: http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/index.php?cat=6 (http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/Gallery/index.php?cat=6)

(http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac297/grendels_father/r4bsikorsky.jpg)
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: alone_withmyaxe on November 30, 2012, 09:19:56 PM
Quite fancy a go at this, I usually miss the build somethings, or fail to finish!!

Going for simple to practice techniques, never done water and I fancy something like this for my scenery collection.
(http://th02.deviantart.net/fs18/PRE/f/2007/133/c/a/forest_pond_by_polo2.jpg)

Time to get started then!
And work a out a water effect!!!
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Hammers on November 30, 2012, 09:32:58 PM
Oooooh! Lovely...
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: alone_withmyaxe on December 01, 2012, 04:17:52 PM
6) 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.

I tink I may know the answer, but to check. I made a test tree a long while ago and I was hoping to integrate it in to this project. Is that allowed?

Here is the tree I wish to use. It was a scratch built test and from it I built 3 more. It is a complete piece, as in finished but has never had a purpose until I started this project.
(http://www.zombiesoutside.com/im-forum/tree-tut3.jpg)
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Hammers on December 01, 2012, 08:12:58 PM
I tink I may know the answer, but to check. I made a test tree a long while ago and I was hoping to integrate it in to this project. Is that allowed?

Here is the tree I wish to use. It was a scratch built test and from it I built 3 more. It is a complete piece, as in finished but has never had a purpose until I started this project.
(http://www.zombiesoutside.com/im-forum/tree-tut3.jpg)

If you keep within the below rule, I will allow it.
2) 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.
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Mason on December 01, 2012, 09:42:36 PM
If you keep within the below rule, I will allow it.
2) 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.

Thats handy!
I may be able to enter, if that is the case.
I have something that I want to do and may just have time...

Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Andym on December 03, 2012, 07:40:25 AM
This is probably a stupid question, but the pictures we post, it mention no pics of completed items, is that just completed build or completed build+painted?
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Hammers on December 03, 2012, 08:22:05 AM
This is probably a stupid question, but the pictures we post, it mention no pics of completed items, is that just completed build or completed build+painted?

The rule means to say that we save the completed and fully painted build till the voting. So save your 'money shot' for the mandatory competition entry photograph.
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Andym on December 03, 2012, 09:07:38 AM
Cheers!
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Centaur_Seducer on December 17, 2012, 10:32:24 AM
Should we just say that Blackie won and focus on the holidays instead ;)
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Hammers on December 17, 2012, 10:49:11 AM
Should we just say that Blackie won and focus on the holidays instead ;)

Not a very nice nor helpful comment. I have great expectations on other entries to.
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Centaur_Seducer on December 17, 2012, 11:21:32 AM
Not a very nice nor helpful comment. I have great expectations on other entries to.
A joke on my own behalf as well :)
Of course there'll be great entries and this boards creativity will surpass all expectations :)
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: carlos marighela on December 17, 2012, 07:08:58 PM
To restore peace and harmony to the Kingdom of Sweden, its time to bring out that faithful standby, a gift bound to unite all Swedes. Swedish supergroup Trunk and their version of the White Stripes'  Seven Nation Army.

Enjoy. :)

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FATfRqEgRBU
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: zizi666 on December 17, 2012, 08:01:37 PM
That was cool  8)
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: carlos marighela on December 18, 2012, 08:02:33 AM
I thought so. I was trawling through a collection of White Stripes covers and beyond  the wonderful Alice Russell and a really great little funk version by a French guy called Ben l'Oncle Soul (who looks disturbingly like the guy in the IT Crowd)  and came across that gem. Further demonstration, if any where necessary beyond our Swedish LAF contingent, that Swedes are quite cool and have a rather dry and amusing sense of humour.
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Hammers on December 18, 2012, 09:00:03 AM
I thought so. I was trawling through a collection of White Stripes covers and beyond  the wonderful Alice Russell and a really great little funk version by a French guy called Ben l'Oncle Soul (who looks disturbingly like the guy in the IT Crowd)  and came across that gem. Further demonstration, if any where necessary beyond our Swedish LAF contingent, that Swedes are quite cool and have a rather dry and amusing sense of humour.

That's us! Beside being blond, suicidal and obsessed with sex and furniture in flat packages.
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Centaur_Seducer on December 18, 2012, 09:24:36 AM
lol
I've actually seen them live once, I think.
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Hammers on December 18, 2012, 09:32:02 AM
I cannot abide the scratchy twang of a key harp but the singer made a good number out of it.
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: carlos marighela on December 18, 2012, 11:25:07 AM
I cannot abide the scratchy twang of a key harp but the singer made a good number out of it.

Hopefully the nyckelharpa doesn't require self assembly, that looks like a prick of thing to put together with an Allen key.
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Vongoosewink on December 28, 2012, 12:58:19 AM
Sorry if this is a silly question, but would a boat qualify for the theme?  I was thinking a waterline version of something (so that it could be used on a water tabletop) though water would not actually be represented on the model.

Thanks in advance for a ruling either way.
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: OSHIROmodels on December 28, 2012, 01:37:58 AM
Ah bollocks, really messed the deadline on this, I thought it was for the 25th, not the 5th  ::)

Yet another competition model to languish in the cupboard (or in this case, the attic; there's no more room in the cupboard  lol ).

cheers

James
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Centaur_Seducer on December 28, 2012, 01:55:28 AM
Bah! Finish it. I'm extremely curios of the end result :) That's not a piece to throw in the attic. It'll just start to smell old man and gather mould :(
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Vongoosewink on December 28, 2012, 10:37:35 PM
Sorry if this is a silly question, but would a boat qualify for the theme?  I was thinking a waterline version of something (so that it could be used on a water tabletop) though water would not actually be represented on the model.

Thanks in advance for a ruling either way.

Any thoughts on this from the Mods?  Is a boat legal?
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Sinewgrab on December 29, 2012, 06:12:44 PM
Hey, anyone else having trouble sending photos in?  I tried to send them, but it bounced.
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Hammers on December 30, 2012, 07:23:31 PM
Hey, anyone else having trouble sending photos in?  I tried to send them, but it bounced.

Sorry, I seem to have missed setting the account up. I will amend this shortly.
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Hammers on December 30, 2012, 07:26:50 PM
Any thoughts on this from the Mods?  Is a boat legal?

Nope. It is not enough. I think we stated this rather clearly. Water should not just be implied in the model. The competition is about building sculpting water in some form.
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: carlos marighela on December 30, 2012, 09:08:10 PM
There's me buggered then or does simulating it with multiple layers of varnish count?
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Hammers on December 30, 2012, 09:54:09 PM
It counts. A waterline model has no representation of water at all, it is just suggested.
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Sinewgrab on December 30, 2012, 10:40:16 PM
Sorry, I seem to have missed setting the account up. I will amend this shortly.

Cool.  Let us know, and we'll resend the bad boys in, so we can lose heartily.
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Vanvlak on December 31, 2012, 05:16:19 PM
Sorry, I seem to have missed setting the account up. I will amend this shortly.
Mine bounced back too  :(
Will try again later.
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Hammers on January 02, 2013, 08:39:38 PM
People, the mail address is

buildsomething3@tsome.com

...and is now working properly.

Good luck everyone!

Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Vanvlak on January 03, 2013, 06:25:02 AM
People, the mail address is

buildsomething3@tsome.com

...and is now working properly.

Good luck everyone!


And you even get a polite reply  :) . Thanks for setting this up, Hammers. Seeing that water is not quite my usual element, this was more fun than I expected.
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Blackwolf on January 03, 2013, 07:17:11 AM
Here goes,sending them within the next half hour :)


And sent!
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Zafarelli on January 05, 2013, 10:23:21 PM
Hmm, my email just bounced, "quota exceeded", the Mailer Daemon said. Seems there are too many contestants with too many, too large pictures ;-)
Title: Re: 'Build Something' Contest III
Post by: Hammers on January 05, 2013, 10:37:03 PM
Working on it. Try ph@tsome.com for now.