Build Something Competition 2019?

[tin shed gamer]

I'm being realistic I've even less free time than the last time I had to drop out. So I'll only be cheering from the sidelines this time.
So my thoughts on a subject is (and because I'm not entering I've no personal preference or good humored cunning plan for a topic)
To incorporate several of the musings already proffered.
It should incorporate part or all of a Pringles tube. Must include either in the design part of or as the maximum base size, a CD.
As for the theme sub surface travel not limited to transport.( that easily covers both earth and water)
Plus its likely to lead to builds that will continue to have a use after the comp has finished

Mark.

[Hammers]

Well, I think that's enough of cute but irrelevant badger pics for now, thank you.

Speed
"HISTORICAL ACCURACY TO SCALE."
WWI
Peace
Animal
Vegetable
Mineral
Earth
Poisonous
Spotted
Production
Noise
Wreck, Broken
Exit
Small
Pringles tube
Computer fan
Box of matches
Trees
Generic terrain
Plant life, Vegetation
Difficult terrain, broken ground, obstructions
Bunkers

I came up with another suggestions.

Warmachines.


So, to make things a little clearer for myself in regards how I’d like to run this, I’ve categorized the suggestions in my mind and come to the conclusion that what I’d like to see is a theme which
a)   Is a general challenge to represent on a gaming board scale
b)   Has a general application across all LAF boards
c)   Has a fairly obvious and restrictive interpretation as opposed to include pretty much anything
d)   Results in something which is of practical use on the gameboard.

So far my favorites suggestions, with the above in mind, are:

-Plant life, Vegetation
-Box of Matches
-Difficult terrain
-Small (for example, like whatever terrain or marker piece you can fit on a 25mm washer, which is not a figure but looks amazing in all its detail)

So any last minute input before I post my rule draft on the moderators board for scrutiny?

[Elk101]

I think that's a good shortlist there Hammers.

[AKULA]

I think that's a good shortlist there Hammers.

Agreed

 

[Silent Invader]

I like warmachine simply because I have one on my to do list ( ) but i agree that  the shortlist is good   

[Vanvlak]

Agreed

 

Me too.
At least if 'box of matches' doesn't mean something made solely out of one single box of matches... or maybe not, that WOULD be a challenge!

[Hammers]

Me too.
At least if 'box of matches' doesn't mean something made solely out of one single box of matches... or maybe not, that WOULD be a challenge!

It's just a suggestion. There should be more challenges of the type "CD", "Box of Matches", "Pringles tube", "Whatever is at the bottom of your desk drawer".

[Vanvlak]

It's just a suggestion. There should be more challenges of the type "CD", "Box of Matches", "Pringles tube", "Whatever is at the bottom of your desk drawer".

I know, it's just that it got me wondering what could be done with a single matchbox and nothing else. I bet some of the guys could come up with something cool with just that.
I'm warming up to the idea:
Beer can
Cocktail sticks
Detergent bottle or jar or whatever other sort of container it comes in
Packaging

I'd like to add 'big old portable air conditioner that's getting in the way' to the list, as that would be useful to get rid of, but that might be a bit over-specific... 

[Elk101]

I think even if it's a general theme, some sort of limiting factor would be good, whether that's a base size restriction or a specified component.

[Sinewgrab]

Shortlist looks good to me.  If my time allows, I'm in.  Hell, a couple years ago I did the damned thing in one weekend.

 

[Hammers]

I know, it's just that it got me wondering what could be done with a single matchbox and nothing else. I bet some of the guys could come up with something cool with just that.
I'm warming up to the idea:
Beer can
Cocktail sticks
Detergent bottle or jar or whatever other sort of container it comes in
Packaging

I'd like to add 'big old portable air conditioner that's getting in the way' to the list, as that would be useful to get rid of, but that might be a bit over-specific... 

Well, youre the master of junk!

[Vanvlak]

Well, youre the master of junk!

Too kind!   
I also have a treasure chest-style old wine box and bottle rack, a small plastic multi-level shelf unit on wheels and a large wooden barrel with rusting hoops, but I doubt these could be themes for the BSC...

And another suggestion:
toys

Would need a good set of rules to work though.

[LordOdo]

It probably would be too complicated as there's a time factor, but wouldn't it be awesome if we all had to send some junk to someone else and you'd have to include that what you were sent in your build.

[Dr Mathias]

Haha I second the ''big old portable air conditioner that's getting in the way" idea... for reasons

Seriously though, my desire is a theme I can squeeze into my Space Hulk layout. I already did plants for that, but I can do it again if need be

[Andym]

I second the 25mm base topic. I may actually have a chance of making something in time!