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Imperial Creative Engineering => Custom Contests => Topic started by: Clonehead on September 13, 2009, 10:44:14 AM

Title: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: Clonehead on September 13, 2009, 10:44:14 AM
We thought it best to make a new thread just to show all of the great entries to this contest on a page where you could view them at once.  

UPDATE: The entries were so good, we felt it better to allow the site members to vote for their favorite entry. Each member can only vote once. The voting will last for 7 days. Good luck everyone.

In order of submission, we start with R1bb1t who posted pics of this speeder and rider.
(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/CustomFanatic/contest3005.jpg)
(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/CustomFanatic/contest3001.jpg)
(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/CustomFanatic/speedercloseups005.jpg)
(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/CustomFanatic/speedercloseups003.jpg)
(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/CustomFanatic/newcrap003.jpg)
Title: Re: Build off contest entries
Post by: Clonehead on September 13, 2009, 10:52:40 AM
Next up, we have Spudafett, who made this entry.
(http://fc05.deviantart.com/fs47/i/2009/212/d/3/rider_1_by_SpudaFett.jpg)
(http://fc09.deviantart.com/fs49/i/2009/212/b/1/rider_2_by_SpudaFett.jpg)
(http://fc03.deviantart.com/fs46/i/2009/218/f/9/swoop_rider_helmet_by_SpudaFett.jpg)
(http://fc04.deviantart.com/fs48/i/2009/212/7/8/speeder_side_by_SpudaFett.jpg)
(http://fc04.deviantart.com/fs48/i/2009/212/7/2/riding_by_SpudaFett.jpg)
(http://fc07.deviantart.com/fs47/i/2009/212/1/4/speeder_bike_left_by_SpudaFett.jpg)
Some of the entrants posted more images than what I am transfering here. Spudafett is one of them. All of his images can be found in the original contest  thread  (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=836.105)
Title: Re: Build off contest entries
Post by: Clonehead on September 13, 2009, 10:59:16 AM
Not far behind, Cubanpete24 posted this entry.
(http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad61/cubanpete24/DSC01907.jpg)
(http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad61/cubanpete24/DSC01913.jpg)
(http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad61/cubanpete24/DSC01919.jpg)
(http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad61/cubanpete24/DSC01999.jpg)
(http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad61/cubanpete24/DSC01973.jpg)
(http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad61/cubanpete24/DSC01975.jpg)
Title: Re: Build off contest entries
Post by: Clonehead on September 13, 2009, 11:05:12 AM
Here is Frie-lek-slave's entry
(http://fc02.deviantart.com/fs24/i/2009/251/6/0/speeder_bike_custom_scratch2_by_SpudaFett.jpg)
(http://fc03.deviantart.com/fs22/i/2009/251/4/c/speeder_long_shot_by_SpudaFett.jpg)
(http://fc06.deviantart.com/fs22/i/2009/251/5/2/speeder_bike_custom_scratch_by_SpudaFett.jpg)
(http://fc01.deviantart.com/fs26/i/2009/251/0/0/custom_speeder_bike_from_scrap_by_SpudaFett.jpg)
(http://fc05.deviantart.com/fs46/i/2009/251/7/6/dawn__s_bike_and_rider_by_SpudaFett.jpg)
(http://fc06.deviantart.com/fs22/i/2009/251/7/a/dawn__s_bike__s_details_by_SpudaFett.jpg)
Title: Re: Build off contest entries
Post by: Clonehead on September 13, 2009, 01:31:33 PM
Next to submit was Stenhunter with his custom speeder and rider.
(http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/5999/contest7001.jpg)
(http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/889/contest7002.jpg)

(http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/6936/contest7003.png)
(http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/2851/contest7004.png)
(http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/9018/contest7005.png)
(http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/1738/contest7006.png)
Title: Re: Build off contest entries
Post by: Clonehead on September 13, 2009, 01:37:15 PM
And last but not least, here is DocOutlands' entry.
  I want to thank you all for a great turnout and I am sure that we will get the results posted soon. Good luck to all who entered.
(http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/4281/contest8001.jpg)
(http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/4183/contest8002.jpg)
(http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/6186/contest8003.jpg)
(http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/9286/contest8004.jpg)
(http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/3063/contest8005.jpg)
(http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/7997/contest8006k.jpg)
Title: Re: Build off contest entries
Post by: Clonehead on September 13, 2009, 03:24:10 PM
I have added a poll to the top of this thread. We felt it best if all members got to vote for their favorite entry. The poll lasts for 7 days and each member can only vote for one entry.

Good luck to all the contestants.
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: B.R. Steel on September 13, 2009, 06:51:08 PM
Tough decision.  I had to get extremely picky to come up with the one I was going to vote for.  Very nice work everybody!
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: StenHunter on September 14, 2009, 07:15:03 AM
All great entries =)
In the end they are all winners!!!

I"m proud to be a part of the great crew here.
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: Reconsgt on September 14, 2009, 07:27:29 AM
I cast my vote, but I want to thank all entrants as you all did a fantastic job, this is one of the hardest contests of any site I have had to vote it, all are worthy of winning,
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: Tamer on September 14, 2009, 09:22:07 AM
I voted too and Sarge took the words outta my mouth about the great work. It wasn't an easy choice. Great work Yarders!
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: dana.raye.smith on September 14, 2009, 12:42:17 PM
I've cast my ballot.
Great work by all, and good luck.
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: narceron on September 14, 2009, 01:58:21 PM
Not a bad entry among them.
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: Darth Aussie on September 15, 2009, 01:01:46 AM
Guys you make it very hard for me to cast my vote also. Fantastic work by all. I hope to see more and more in  the future
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: Commander_Kurgan on September 15, 2009, 11:43:00 AM
All of them deserve to win.
It is a hard choice.
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: DocOutlands on September 15, 2009, 12:19:44 PM
I'd like to say - and I think I speak for all the other entrants as well - these last several comments pretty much make winning irrelevant.  I am extremely pleased to see my bike and rider in the company it is in, because they are all indeed win-worthy.  I'm glad my fellow customizers and customs-fans see that, too!
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: spudafett on September 15, 2009, 01:15:05 PM
I agree with doc!  Thanks guys for all your praise and comments!  We all appreciate it greatly.  I know it makes my ego alot bigger... ;)
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: clonetrooper360 on September 15, 2009, 01:35:46 PM
we need to get everzone to vote cuz this gunna be a close call!!!!
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: Cubanpete24 on September 15, 2009, 02:53:57 PM
well, I know I lost

it was okay, it was super fun souping out my bike.


*sound of glass breaking, and screams*

I mean, I learned a lot, and I also learned that with a little creativity, I can turn a somewhat bladn speederbike, into an awesome camp bike

either way it was a fun time

mmmm dun-dun-dun-DUUUUN dun--dun-dun-dun-DUUUUUUN-dun

I'm okayyyyyyyy




but in all seriousness, this was really fun.
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: spudafett on September 15, 2009, 03:02:36 PM
pete your bike is just as good as everyone elses in execution and concept.  I think the deciding factors in everyone's votes has come to how labor intensive each build was.

You've seen several of my simple repainted speeders and yours is equal to or better than some of those, don't kick yourself down just because you might not have had the resources to do a from scratch speeder or something different.    It still looks awesome!  I love that seat you went back and added, that made it 10 times better than it was originally! 

what happens if we wind up with a tie?  just curious...
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: Clonehead on September 15, 2009, 03:11:38 PM
That's a good question, Devin, and certainly a possibilty since I was torn in between the choices myself as they looked so good.
Pete, your speeder turned out cool and I would be proud to have made one like that, buddy.
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: Reconsgt on September 15, 2009, 04:43:48 PM
It depends, I guess, we can do a tie breaker or the prize can be split if both finalists agree,  I am open to ideas?
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: narceron on September 15, 2009, 04:44:37 PM
pete your bike is just as good as everyone elses in execution and concept.  I think the deciding factors in everyone's votes has come to how labor intensive each build was.

You've seen several of my simple repainted speeders and yours is equal to or better than some of those, don't kick yourself down just because you might not have had the resources to do a from scratch speeder or something different.    It still looks awesome!  I love that seat you went back and added, that made it 10 times better than it was originally! 

what happens if we wind up with a tie?  just curious...

And you could have had a female rider, :)

in the event of a tie, we do the pistols and ten paces, right?
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: Phatty on September 15, 2009, 05:56:52 PM
Everyone, I'm going to say straight up, this is the most difficult contest I've ever judged!   There are NO poor entries, and I simply cannot decide.  Each one holds a certain element of excellence, and that's what makes it so hard!  I'd love to see a giant diorama based on all 5 entries compiled, but that's for another day!  Amazing work you guys, simply amazing.  You've all gotten me back into customizing again!
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: Tamer on September 15, 2009, 06:51:53 PM
Perhaps the two folks who are tied could post what they might like to see?

However, the ten paces did sound interesting!

I am guessing either run off or half of the take. Still, I don't know that Clint can cut his dio or gun in half!
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: Clonehead on September 15, 2009, 07:01:54 PM
Perhaps the two folks who are tied could post what they might like to see?

However, the ten paces did sound interesting!

I am guessing either run off or half of the take. Still, I don't know that Clint can cut his dio or gun in half!
I could probably be talked into another of each, if it comes to that. Were it a tie, a tie breaker vote might seem more fair that way, that fat wad of paypal cash wouldn't have to be split up.
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: StenHunter on September 16, 2009, 07:38:39 AM
In the event of a tie, Sten gets it! =) I think that's about the only fair way to do it.. I saw it in the rules as well.. somewhere.. small print.. lawyers removed it now though... have a screen shot somewhere..

All great entries, though I should have made a female clone trooper!!! ARRRGGG!!! :P 
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: DocOutlands on September 16, 2009, 07:55:59 AM
As a wise female pointed out recently - "Sex sells."   ;D
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: spudafett on September 16, 2009, 11:38:56 AM
man I just had a run-in with nastalgia last night and watched the old superman episode with lobo in it... you know the crazy dimwitted but incredibly powerful brute of an intergalactic bounty hunter?  aka "the main man"... had I thought about it earlier I'd have used him for my base on this contest and built his bike... althought I think it would've been invalid since his bike is an interstellar vehicle as well as atmospheric vehicle...

lol do you guys even know who I'm talking baout?
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: DocOutlands on September 16, 2009, 11:47:51 AM
Now that would have been interesting!  Reckon a repainted Sabertooth head would do for Lobo?
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: Clonehead on September 16, 2009, 11:49:05 AM
Yep, I remember Lobo. He was a brute!
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: spudafett on September 16, 2009, 12:00:48 PM
actually doc I was thinking either a sabertooth or wolverine figure would be the base and then I'd use apoxisculpt to sculpt his wicked hair do.
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: Clonehead on September 16, 2009, 03:22:26 PM
only 23 votes so far and man, it is close! Comon yarders, get your votes in.
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: XizorsVirago on September 16, 2009, 08:44:38 PM
Holy crap Lobo is my favorite superman character ever! Wasn't he the one who ripped the skin off that giant sand worm thing? That always made me hurt to think about, especially because it went back into the sand afterward :X  But you should TOTALLY make a figure of him, what a badass! Give him a modified (or even just repainted) Durge Swoop, that thing's appropriately rockin' for someone as cool as Lobo! If you wanted to make a more realistically muscly version, the Comic-two pack guy who came with grand admiral Thrawn would totally work, he's pretty beefy without overdoing it!
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: spudafett on September 16, 2009, 08:49:02 PM
dang that durge bike would probably be perfect!  I was actually thinking about scratch building it with styrene...  now I don't know what to do.  I have to find a big skull to put on the front of it either way!   
A buddy of mine on ST6 (narceron it wasn't you was it?) was going to use aura sing's swoop bike as a lobo custom bike.

I definately think I'll be using a wolverine figure or another marvel universe character as the base.  Might find one of the drednok joes too though, they are already done up in biker regalia.... 
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: narceron on September 17, 2009, 01:06:48 PM
it wasn't me,  the main man is not in my verse, :)

I do have that bike, though. .

Wait, the guy that came with admiral thrawn is brawn, but he's also a bit. . short.

I'd go with more of a hulk/colossus figure, just go for broke on it.
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: spudafett on September 17, 2009, 02:32:22 PM
I don't want to go too over the top with him... lol hulk'd be a little big for what I have in mind...
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: r1bb1t on September 17, 2009, 08:31:31 PM
I'd just like to say, that everyone did a great job, and I enjoyed viewing everyone's fantastic entries.
This is certainly exciting! Everyone is a winner in my book.

Barry
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: StenHunter on September 21, 2009, 07:20:15 AM
I think this thread deserves a monday bump, and a big good job to Frie-lek-slave.  ;D
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: DocOutlands on September 21, 2009, 07:30:58 AM
Bravo!!  Good job, Dawn!
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: Reconsgt on September 21, 2009, 07:51:53 AM
Voting is now locked,  Great job to all.
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: r1bb1t on September 21, 2009, 09:14:10 AM
Congratulations, Frie-lek-slave!
Great efforts by everyone. What will the next challenge be?
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: spudafett on September 21, 2009, 09:50:31 AM
She'll be overjoyed at this guys!  thanks to everyone who voted!
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: Tamer on September 21, 2009, 09:52:40 AM
She'll be overjoyed at this guys!  thanks to everyone who voted!


If you get a chance Devin, pm me her paypal addy so I can get the money portion of the prize sent. Thanks.
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: Clonehead on September 21, 2009, 11:40:00 AM
Congrats to Dawn! I am going to need a physical addy so I can send her the lil dio and chain gun. PM that to me, please.
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: dana.raye.smith on September 21, 2009, 11:44:01 AM
Indeed. Great job by all, and congratulations, Dawn.
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: Frie-leK SlavE on September 21, 2009, 01:35:39 PM
I'm astounded that I won! Especially considering the outstanding work I was up against!  I'm realy excited and was jumping up and down when Devin told me!  I havn't let him live it down now!  I told him mine would beat his out in the very beggining but never immagined it'd win! 

Thanks to eveyone who voted not only for me but for everyone and thanks to everyone for the tough competition! Keep up the good work!

(can't wait to get the dio and chain gun and pose my twi-lek merc on it!)
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: wraithnine on September 21, 2009, 02:08:30 PM
congrats dawn it was a tough competition you should feel rightly proud  :)
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: Clonehead on September 21, 2009, 02:18:50 PM
I'm astounded that I won! Especially considering the outstanding work I was up against!  I'm realy excited and was jumping up and down when Devin told me!  I havn't let him live it down now!  I told him mine would beat his out in the very beggining but never immagined it'd win! 

Thanks to eveyone who voted not only for me but for everyone and thanks to everyone for the tough competition! Keep up the good work!

(can't wait to get the dio and chain gun and pose my twi-lek merc on it!)
Once again, congrats, Dawn! I will look forward to seeing that pic with your merc on the dio with the chaingun.
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: Phatty on September 21, 2009, 08:28:26 PM
Congratulations Dawn!  And congrats to all of our customizers!  I meant it when I said this was the most difficult decision I've had to make in these contests.  Each and every one had a specific element of Cool that blew me away!
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: Tamer on September 22, 2009, 10:02:29 AM
You should have your paypal winnings. The Tamer is pretty sick right now, but wanted to make sure I got that done. Congrats again!
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: hangarbay94 on September 23, 2009, 03:58:00 PM
The votes speak for themselves...A well deserved win!
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: Clonehead on September 26, 2009, 11:57:57 AM
Your Little desert dio and mini gun are on their way. Congrats again, Dawn.
I posted some recent shots of this in my diorama thread.
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: spudafett on September 28, 2009, 02:51:26 PM
hey, we got the dio in today!  it's a little smaller than I pictured it but still a realy cool display piece.  Dawn's twi-lek looks great posed on it holding that big-ol mini gun.  HA... I was hoping she'd let me have it but she claimed it as soon as she opened the package! lol, that's ok though, she definately earned every bit of it!

we'll try to get some different pics of the dio and her figs posed on it!

Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: Clonehead on September 28, 2009, 03:08:21 PM
Cool buddy! Can't wait to see the pics.
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: narceron on September 28, 2009, 04:32:06 PM
hey, we got the dio in today!  it's a little smaller than I pictured it but still a realy cool display piece.  Dawn's twi-lek looks great posed on it holding that big-ol mini gun.  HA... I was hoping she'd let me have it but she claimed it as soon as she opened the package! lol, that's ok though, she definately earned every bit of it!

we'll try to get some different pics of the dio and her figs posed on it!



one more reason to reconcile my friend.

I'm sad that I won't get to hang out with you on Thursday, but I'll try and talk Chris into being online more, :)
Title: Re: Build off contest entries and VOTE
Post by: spudafett on September 29, 2009, 07:27:09 AM
he definately needs to get on here and st6 more! 

man even if you are in town on thursday most of my crap is allready moved to almo... so I don't realy have any of my customs stuff at the house.