The Imperial Shipyards
Imperial Creative Engineering => Custom Contests => Topic started by: Tamer on May 25, 2015, 06:57:56 AM
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Star Wars Self Custom/Scratch-built Vehicle Challenge
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Well here we go, we are trying a simulataneous challenge this time. From now till July 24 (2 months!) you have your choice between building one of the two items below. Whichever you choose, this must be an entirely new custom not previously shared before. Feel free to share work in progress pictures here, but label your final post as "FINAL ENTRY" and give us your five best pictures (the first one you post I will use as the entry picture for the forums vote when we finish).
Star Wars Self Custom:
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As the name implies, if you choose this challenge you will be showing us a self custom of you as your favorite Star Wars Character. Don the robes of your favorite Jedi, perhaps its an Imperial Look your after or do both! Will you choose the prequels, original trilogy, or perhaps even give yourself and Episode 7 look? Minimum requirements are one custom action figure at least 3 and 3/4 in scale, but 6", and 12" are fair game as far as I am concerned too. Feel free to create custom accessories or a mini-diorama to go with your new Star Wars outfit. I would also love to see you create an original name and even back story if you have the time. Please also include a picture of yourself as reference so we can see how close you were able to get!
Scratchbuilt Vehicle Challenge:
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Ground or space worthy ship or vehicle, this one is also wide open too. Feel free to create an orignial design, kitbash two or more existing ships together, build it from the ground up, etc. Keep one dimension at least 6" long (if its close include a pic of your finished vehicle beside a ruler for scale) for at least one side as this can be done in pretty much any scale. Remember, this one can be metal, plastic, wood or a combination in between. Any Star Wars Verse is fair game too (including what is now being referred to as LEGENDS, but what most of us still call Expanded Universe). I can't wait to see what folks do for this one. Feel free to include any reference images so we can see how close or what your inspiration was!
If you have any questions about either one fire away and I will answer them as I envision this trying to be fair to all entrants and the vision of the challenge vote that caused us to do both of these at once.
Once the entry phase is completed I will be creating a separate post with a poll so folks can vote for their favorite by the forums members.
I am also excited to announce that prizes for this one will be donated by non other than TS Hobbies himself and stay tuned for a better update as the challenge unfolds. Lets just say it is going to be fantastic!
1st Place has a choice of one of our ship acrylic display stands.
You can view those here. http://www.tshobbies.com/Toy-stands_c294.htm
2nd Place ,choice of the following 6" figure stands or collection plaque if you dont collect 6" figures:
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3rd place will receive one of our 6" figure stands in black or clear acrylic,your choice,and choice of emblem.
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Here is a sample of the award each will receive:
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oooooooooh. So excited!
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Hey folks, just taking a moment to post the prizes. Looks like an exciting contest with a wide range of possibilities. Cant wait to see what everyone comes up with.
First off, 1st 2nd and 3rd place winners will receive an acrylic laser engraved award with the Imperial Shipyards logo along with the name of the contest and of course what place you won.
Prizes ,along with the award are as follows:
1st Place has a choice of one of our ship acrylic display stands.
You can view those here. http://www.tshobbies.com/Toy-stands_c294.htm
2nd Place ,choice of the following 6" figure stands or collection plaque if you dont collect 6" figures
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3rd place will receive one of our 6" figure stands in black or clear acrylic,your choice,and choice of emblem.
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here is a sample of the award each will receive
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Game on! Really nice prizes for this challenge. Thank TSHobbies.
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I'm in and great prizes TSHobbies.
I have one little question, is the Scratchbuilt Vehicle Challenge is the length only allowed to be 6" or are we allowed to go longer.
Ron
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I have one little question, is the Scratchbuilt Vehicle Challenge is the length only allowed to be 6" or are we allowed to go longer.
Ron
Ron, that is just a minimum length. I am hoping folks go a bit larger personally.
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This will be awesome! The prizes look great. Its time for me to go to Home Depot, and get crackin'.
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I have one little question, is the Scratchbuilt Vehicle Challenge is the length only allowed to be 6" or are we allowed to go longer.
Ron
Ron, that is just a minimum length. I am hoping folks go a bit larger personally.
Hey Shawn, thanks heaps mate now I can start on my build.
Ron
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Scratchbuilt Vehicle Challenge:
Keep your scale at least 6" long (if its close include a pic of your finished vehicle beside a ruler for scale) for at least one dimension.
I'm hoping you mean the vehicle can be any scale, but one of the vehicle's dimensions must be at least 6 inches.
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Most certainly Sjefke, let me go change that so its not confusing.
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Ground or space worthy ship or vehicle, this one is also wide open too. Feel free to create an orignial design, kitbash two or more existing ships together, build it from the ground up, etc. Keep one dimension at least 6" long (if its close include a pic of your finished vehicle beside a ruler for scale) for at least one side as this can be done in pretty much any scale. Remember, this one can be metal, plastic, wood or a combination in between. Any Star Wars Verse is fair game too (including what is now being referred to as LEGENDS, but what most of us still call Expanded Universe). I can't wait to see what folks do for this one. Feel free to include any reference images so we can see how close or what your inspiration was
Does that mean, that only "pure" scratch-built vehicles are allowed or are also massive improved "out of the box" Hasbro models allowed ?
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Ground or space worthy ship or vehicle, this one is also wide open too. Feel free to create an orignial design, kitbash two or more existing ships together, build it from the ground up, etc. Keep one dimension at least 6" long (if its close include a pic of your finished vehicle beside a ruler for scale) for at least one side as this can be done in pretty much any scale. Remember, this one can be metal, plastic, wood or a combination in between. Any Star Wars Verse is fair game too (including what is now being referred to as LEGENDS, but what most of us still call Expanded Universe). I can't wait to see what folks do for this one. Feel free to include any reference images so we can see how close or what your inspiration was
Does that mean, that only "pure" scratch-built vehicles are allowed or are also massive improved "out of the box" Hasbro models allowed ?
Create an orignial design, kitbash two or more existing ships together, build it from the ground up, etc. Keep one dimension at least 6" long
We were thinking more along the lines of scratch-built but you could bash as least two or even more Hasbro type ships together to come up with a new design (like the uglies I have seen).
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Started mocking up my vehicle. Sort of a corellian corvette variant.
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Ground or space worthy ship or vehicle, this one is also wide open too. Feel free to create an orignial design, kitbash two or more existing ships together, build it from the ground up, etc. Keep one dimension at least 6" long (if its close include a pic of your finished vehicle beside a ruler for scale) for at least one side as this can be done in pretty much any scale. Remember, this one can be metal, plastic, wood or a combination in between. Any Star Wars Verse is fair game too (including what is now being referred to as LEGENDS, but what most of us still call Expanded Universe). I can't wait to see what folks do for this one. Feel free to include any reference images so we can see how close or what your inspiration was
Does that mean, that only "pure" scratch-built vehicles are allowed or are also massive improved "out of the box" Hasbro models allowed ?
Create an orignial design, kitbash two or more existing ships together, build it from the ground up, etc. Keep one dimension at least 6" long
We were thinking more along the lines of scratch-built but you could bash as least two or even more Hasbro type ships together to come up with a new design (like the uglies I have seen).
In other words no simple re-paints? Must be more involved than a re-painted stock vehicle.
I might have to drag out the old customizing supplies for this one... I've been wanting to do a 6" scale tie fighter for a while since seeing halicon's...
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In other words no simple re-paints? Must be more involved than a re-painted stock vehicle.
Yes, that is correct.
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I was originally going to work on doing a 6" scale royal guard tie fighter... but I just don't think I have the patience or materials to pull that off right now.
I'm instead going to be working on a new speeder bike for the 6" line. I just happened to buy 2 new speeders and scouts for 10 bucks a piece from walmart.com this week... I might use them for parts or build one from scratch, depending on the design I decide on...
I am giving serious thought to re-creating the SOTE swoop in 6inch scale. I haven't seen anyone do that one yet...
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Sounds like a cool idea to me Devin. I think its about time I did a challenge reminder on the front page too.
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Though I'd show some pics now that my Basilisk War Droid is coming together, and the final entry day is only 16 days away! Glad I have all the pieces, now I just need to make sure I get it all put together before before the 24th.
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Wow only one entry?
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Nice update. Wow, only 16 days, where did the time go?
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Wow Mandalore25 I canr wait to see how your basilisk comes out. I've always wanted to make one just never sure how to go about it. Maybe yours will inspire me to finally do one of my own.
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Nice update. Wow, only 16 days, where did the time go?
I know, summer is just flying by!
Wow Mandalore25 I canr wait to see how your basilisk comes out. I've always wanted to make one just never sure how to go about it. Maybe yours will inspire me to finally do one of my own.
My inspiration was just dumb luck, my extra Mandroid Marvel legends build a figure torso just happened to be set upside down near my Basilisk War Droid Miniature, walked by them one day, and thought "The Mandroid body looks perfect for the war droid." So inspiration's everywhere, would be really cool to inspire you Ajunta, bet your's would be cool too.
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The basilisk looks great! I've always wanted to build one of these myself... started one a while back using a transformer ravage as a base and then never finished it. Yours looks off to a great start.
Idk if I'm going to ever get around to building my swoop. Projects have taken a backburner after a week of helping parents with housework, setting up my classroom for the quickly approaching school year, designing new curriculum for my classes, attending summer online courses... and add a new girlfriend on top of all that and motivation/desire to do customs has dissapeared. lol. Maybe I'll get the motivation to work on it some in the next couple of weeks. I may still make it into the contest yet.
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Mandalore25, the basilisk is coming along nicely. It looks like a lot of work, but it also looks great so far.
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Add a new girlfriend is great Devin!
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So...I was planning to build myself as a figure and do a scratch vehicle build for myself (as a figure). I have assembled all the parts for the vehicle, but time is against me and there is virtually no way to finish the vehicle before the deadline - I might just have to finish it at the end of the summer and post it post-contest. In the meantime, I have done figures of myself (the real me and the Star Wars me). I've been told by several people that I somewhat resemble Ewan McGregor, so that is convenient. Anyway, I've got a figure of myself in lecture mode and a figure of myself as Jedi.
The teacher me and the Jedi me together:
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The teacher me:
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The Jedi me:
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and finally, the reference picture:
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I've always liked the idea of the Jedi being more like the Knights Templar or Hospitallers than the monastic/Shao Lin portrayal they wound up having in the prequels. So my alter ego (named Jenn Starchaser) is armored with a tunic and is happy to use weaponry beyond the "light sword." I will probably add a Senate commando helmet (painted in white and blue) when I acquire one at a reasonable price, though the jury is still out - and perhaps a concept Stormtrooper shield.
Recipes:
Me as me: ROTS Obi-Wan head; Professor X body; glasses and book from Dr. Jones Sr.
Me as Jenn:
Head = VC Obi-Wan
Arms and Legs = Imperial EVO trooper
Torso = POTJ Qui-Gon in Jedi Training Gear
Belt/tunic bottom = POTJ Obi-Wan in Cold Weather Gear
So there you have it - sorry its a long post;)
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Nice, I like that you did two figures, makes them more interesting, like a superhero, and his secret identity. Neat thoughts on jedi, and a jedi that implements other weapons is called a Jedi Weapon Master, they're pretty neat, using all sorts of weapons.
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Starchaser, you look like a young Obi Wan for sure! Great entries!
I need to interrupt comic con to get an update on the front page.
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Really cool Starchaser.
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Cool entries.
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Brian, I liked the look of yours so much I ordered one of those myself.
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Um, isn't this transport a repaint with decals, not fitting the "scratch build." Not trying to be mean just thinking about the rules in place. It's just by the way you wrote it, it sounds like you bought it, and all the insides look like they are from the hole in the ground purchase.
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Um, isn't this transport a repaint with decals, not fitting the "scratch build." Not trying to be mean just thinking about the rules in place. It's just by the way you wrote it, it sounds like you bought it, and all the insides look like they are from the hole in the ground purchase.
I would have to agree. It is cool looking but its not an original or altered design.
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I too would have to agree on that..itd be the same as taking a GO Joe vehicle and painting it up for Star wars.
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Ive been tinkering around with some ideas for model show awards..and thought about this version for this contest...be it ,these are figures shown,but I have some Star Wars vehicle shapes too,which I could use instead (depends on what the winner is,figure or ship) but wanted to see what your thoughts are..theyre just 2 shapes cut out of thin acrylic and added to the original award.
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I think that it's a neat idea, but does not enhance, nor take away from the original design.
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Every bounty hunter could use a one-man skiff to get from Point A to Point B when trying to catch the latest bounty.
Talk about making a scratch-built craft from the fodder bin! I used the wing from a Micro Machines Vader TIE fighter as the base. The engine is the jet pack gizmo from the AOTC set that Target carried in 2002.
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OC...Looks good but is it over 6 inches long?
Darth...I do like the transport however unless you scratch built it then it doenst count sorry.
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Don't get me wrong OC47150, I like the skiff (might even make one myself with those same parts about), but the rules state it needs to be at least 6" long.
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Painted my war droid green, and put the arms, legs, and head piece on. Really looking like it's supposed to, added the miniature near it in the first pic for reference, and put a measurement in the second for good measure ;D, so it's just short of 8". Only 10 days left guys.
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It's not, but I can live with that.
I might have a replacement entry.
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Painted my war droid green, and put the arms, legs, and head piece on. Really looking like it's supposed to, added the miniature near it in the first pic for reference, and put a measurement in the second for good measure ;D, so it's just short of 8". Only 10 days left guys.
This is Fing fantastic. I love this. That looks so good, definitely the best custom war droid I've seen yet!
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Finally started my entry a couple days ago. You can follow my build notes as I post them to my facebook page but here is what I have so far:
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This is of course 100% scratch built using styrene, cardboard, pvc fittings and other misc. greeblies. The only toy parts I will wind up using are 2 star wars missile launchers (used as engine details), A 1:12 scale motorcycle seat and handlebars, and one Gi-Joe BMF missile launcher gun for the wing missile launcher (Going to have the same play features as the original toy!
I know it's not 100% accurate with the original toy, but I'm taking some constructive liberties as I am basically making this up as I go and eye-balling each part. I'm using mostly hot glue to hold it all together, as well as super glue in some joints, so I am hoping it holds steady through to the painting process (It should, this is the same technique I used when I constructed the Pre-Viszla mando speeder bike).
If you are on facebook, go to like this gallery to be notified in real time as I upload progress photos as well as see the build progress from the very beginning!
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.892405697465107.1073741887.275038512535165&type=1&l=b34547f987
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Great work Spud you can really see the resemblance now tour making on for my swoop trooper too right?
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Great work Spud you can really see the resemblance now tour making on for my swoop trooper too right?
Thanks! It was your rider that inspired this project to begin with... But no, this thing has been a head scratching pain in the butt to pull together. I love doing scratch builds like this, but I don't know that I would be willing to start over again from scratch with the same project. lol. Now... If someone smarter and more capable than I am would like to borrow the finished product and try and make a cast of it... (although with all the little greebly details I think it'd be impossible) I'd be willing to see if it could be done.
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Finished... just needs paint.
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This has all the functionality of the original toy except for the exhaust pipes rotating down to act as landing gear. The wings rotate up and down. The long wing has the rocket launcher at the end which actually functions.
What do you guys think? Should I paint it in the traditional red paint scheme or go for something else? I think I'll probably go with the red unless someone makes a good suggestion!
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You went this far with authenticity might as well finish the same way with the red
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Wow, some great progress posted here since I have been gone.
I have to get that War Droid on the front page.
Folks please make sure you read the challenge rules and stipulations before you begin your build as the scratch build vehicle seems to be posing some questions. And yes it has to be a blend of at least two or more vehicles and we need a dimension over 6" long for it to count. I like the way M25 used a ruler to show it has met that.
TS Hobbies, your new additions to the challenge prizes are fantastic! Love the sillohuetes!
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Thanks for the front page treatment on my war droid update Tamer. Added the ruler pic last second because even though a mandalorian can sit on it doesn't prove it's over 6", and it was at it's final length, so though I should get a pic of the measurement out there just so there would be no questions.
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Starting to add paint. so far just a base coat of black... That's all it's going to be until late sunday. I've got a whole weekend planned with the girl so this project has to take a back seat. Fortunately, I came across another great piece I'll be working on as soon as this project is done too...
anyway, here it is with a black base coat.
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(also, I need to get a better over-spray protector than the paper sack... accidentally got some black on my glass patio table. DOH)
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Duuuuuuuddddeeeeeee. I love it.
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spuda fett I had to get your great swoop bike on the fp too.
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got the swoop bike finished. It's quite a beast, much larger than I had really planned. Barely fit in my light box!
Here are my final entry highlight photos:
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Of course the full build notes can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.892405697465107.1073741887.275038512535165&type=1&l=b2e93f57f9
as well as a video showcasing the various features of the bike and some other misc. details here:
https://video-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hvideo-xtf1/v/t42.1790-2/11767067_894848140554196_31242438_n.mp4?efg=eyJybHIiOjYwOCwicmxhIjoyMDYwfQ%3D%3D&oh=220ebdd16da75a40621427e446603121&oe=55ACA59F
Tell me what yall think. This has been a great build and has really gotten me back into the customizing mindset! Can't wait to see the other entries!
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Devin, ever since you have made that six inch AT-RT I am really getting amazed by your scratch building talent. That is off the charts cool and I never thought I would see this in that scale. I even pulled out my own SOTE Swoop with Rider and thought how cool it would be to see Hasbro to do that again except in the six inch scale. Bravo sir!
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Devin, ever since you have made that six inch AT-RT I am really getting amazed by your scratch building talent. That is off the charts cool and I never thought I would see this in that scale. I even pulled out my own SOTE Swoop with Rider and thought how cool it would be to see Hasbro to do that again except in the six inch scale. Bravo sir!
Thanks Tamer. The swoop and speeder bikes were my FAVORITE toys growing up. Mainly because the larger vehicles were too expensive for me to buy, not to mention these were nice and small and could be transported everywhere/anywhere! I had endless hours playing with the swoop and speeder bikes... Loved the exploding POTF speeders too (I wonder if I can rig up a similar functionality in the new 6" speeder bikes?...)
That childhood experience is probably one of the reasons I love the speeder bikes so much and have such a large collection and fascination with the smaller vehicles now!
Thanks for the props, I would love to see hasbro take on some of the smaller vehicles for the 6inch line. I'd love to see how they would pull of an at-rt! (but it'd probably be static with little articulation).
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Jaya : Final entry
In star wars I'd seen myself as an inquisitor
background of my figures:
inquisitor Jaya
Jedi Knight during the Clone Wars and assigned to the security of Chancellor Palpatine alongside the clones Shocktroopers
Order 66: He was not killed by his clones like most masters and knights, near Chancellor Palpatine, it felt a share dark in this jedi knight and gave him the opportunity to become one of the very first inquisitor.
Jaya agreed and lost its status as Jedi to become one of the first Inquisitor in charge of tracking down the last Jedi and clone deserters.
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Nice, it's has a pretty good likeness of you, and the inquisitor backstory is a nice touch.
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Nice one Jaya. Had to use it for our front page update today.
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thanks mandalore25 and tamer for the coms :)
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These are some really great entries. You guys are doing some amazing work so far.
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This GAR deserter purchased a well-used speeder bike to use in his new adventures. The speeder has seen better days but he's able to make some unique modifications to it.
Not the most original, but I had fun modifying it and giving it that worn look. It's over six inches in length, too. ;D
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Tamer, I was under the impression as stated in the rules for this contest on page 1 of this thread that all vehicles have to be scratch built or have at least two vehicles kitbashed together into one and not just be a repaint of an already made vehicle like OC47150'S speeder bike with some parts added. Not trying to dog anyone out but that seems to be the rules as I understand them.
Is this correct Tamer?
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I think this one needs and official ruling, it's definitely walking the line on the rules. Questions were asked if super modified vehicles could be entered, and I believe that was ruled okay, but where does super modified start, and end? Personally, I agree with Boba, adding a few bags, and a big gun doesn't seem super modified. The figure, and story is a nice touch though.
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We should let the voters decide. Ideally when you vote you should keep in mind all the requirements of the contest.
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If my entry doesn't meet the requirements, I'm cool with that. I enjoy showing off my creations.
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Here were the parameters established in the challenge guidelines (which many of you here helped write):
"Feel free to create an orignial design, kitbash two or more existing ships together, build it from the ground up, etc. Keep one dimension at least 6" long "
This one really seems to be getting many folks and was one of the reasons we haven't done a scratch build before this. Its just plain hard to scratch build and you gotta appreciate those folks who do it on a regular basis.
Right now I am gonna have to think on what we are gonna do with those entries that have "skirted" the parameters we set forth in the original guidelines. By rights, and we have done so in the past, these entries should be disqualified. I also hate to get rid of entries where you can see folks have really put a lot of work in too. I will be honest I am in a quandry. I will think on it.
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I have to agree that this one wouldnt qualify as 'scratch built" or heavily modified..adding a couple of parts to an existing vehicle is simply that..adding detail..the original vehicle wasnt modified.
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I won't beat a dead horse its Tamer's decision but this can be ruled a kitbash it does change the silhouette. The last disqualification was due to not being 6" the one before was because it was a only repaint and the shape was not changed. Its not a dramatic change by any means but can be concidered a kitbash.
The rules as written on page 1 are quite vague and do not specify requirements on how it should be changed. Based on that I'd say the rebel transport should be readmitted as well. However they do not meet the original idea of the challenge, if you take it as written they both qualify.
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I won't beat a dead horse its Tamer's decision but this can be ruled a kitbash it does change the silhouette. The last disqualification was due to not being 6" the one before was because it was a only repaint and the shape was not changed. Its not a dramatic change by any means but can be concidered a kitbash.
The rules as written on page 1 are quite vague and do not specify requirements on how it should be changed. Based on that I'd say the rebel transport should be readmitted as well.
In the original rules it did say that a kit-bash would need parts from at least 2 vehicles combined into a singular new vehicle.
I agree, the silhouette was changed, but it doesn't seem like there were parts from 2 vehicles used...
I know there is a lot of confusion, I have recently joined a modeling page on FB and it surprised me how many people didn't know what "scratch built" even means. Everyone there is used to pre-made kits and when someone posted a scratch built model they continued to ask where they could get the kit/parts! Even though the person said it was a scratch built one-of-a-kind!
That being said, everyone's customs are great that have been posted. Maybe we should make an "honorable mentions" list that don't fit the original parameters of the contest?
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As I read the rules it says feel free to make a kitbash using two or more ships... The rules don't require it. There's no doubt there is a lot of confusion in this contest ultimately I believe we should leave it up to the voter to interpret the rules as we all have played a part in its original design. Allow the voter to
decide the best entry. The requirements for a kitbash is a matter of opinion, you can make a ship out of truck parts not necessarily two ships. To me a scratch build is totally build from raw materials. A kitbash is taking different manufactured parts putting them together to make a new model. That's what he did. Its not a dramatic change, but that's a matter of opinion.
You really can't get a greyer area. It really can go either way. would it be fair to those who've read the rules and misinterpreted them.
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Ground or space worthy ship or vehicle, this one is also wide open too. Feel free to create an orignial design, kitbash two or more existing ships together, build it from the ground up, etc. Keep one dimension at least 6" long (if its close include a pic of your finished vehicle beside a ruler for scale) for at least one side as this can be done in pretty much any scale. Remember, this one can be metal, plastic, wood or a combination in between. Any Star Wars Verse is fair game too (including what is now being referred to as LEGENDS, but what most of us still call Expanded Universe).
"feel free to create an original design."
As in, make something up that isn't an established star wars vehicle.
But it doesn't matter to me. It's not like many people are even going to vote in the contest anyway. Participation for these is always poor. As far as I'm concerned I made my entry for myself, not for this contest, and if people are customizing and getting into the hobby regardless of whether they are doing it "right" according to the contest rules who cares, they enjoyed building it and that's all that matters.
For all I care throw out the vehicle section of this contest all together and let's vote on the best self custom! (And since there are only 2 entries they both win!).
This will be the last contest I enter here.
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I didn't want to get you upset. Its not my decision any way. I just think we should argue a defining point, instead of jumping to conclusions. I just think the more participants the better it makes it fun. Its supposed to be fun. My original design when I proposed this contest was real simple even a kid could participate. Designed to be vague so people with any skill set can at least give it a shot, try something new. To just build a completely original ship (meaning spaceship) in any scale like 1/200 or 1/2000 at least 5" at its longest point, (5" tall, 5" long etc.) Made from anything available. Then people wanted land vehicles and somehow EU was thrown in completely voiding the idea of an original design. My idea was changed so much I don't know what the rules are.
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Um, ouch, throw out the vehicle.. I get he can't actually make that happen, and I am disappointed at the amount of entrants, but I was entering to try to win, want to prove I'm good. Have been doing this for years, and get little recognition for it. Maybe it's only myself I need to prove I'm good to, but still.
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Now to brighten things up, this is my Final Entry! Behold my Basilisk War Droid. I'm beyond proud of it, I think it turned out fantastic! I think I meet the scratch build, it's main body, and arms are mandroid, the hands are from the marvel goblin baf, the little legs are from battle droids, the tubing is lego, the frame for the tail is actually made out of a toy lobster, the nose guns are two dark trooper blasters, the other guns are made from two cw kit fisto jetpacks, the jets on the back are crayola marker caps, and all the armor/coverings I made fro sheets of styrene. Scratch build enough? ;D Debated for a long while on if I should weather it or not, glad I did, for it is a WAR droid after all, a clean one would just be obscure. Added Mandalore the Indomitable in the first pic because they just look like they belong together, but without modification he can't sit atop it. Added the cw mandalorian because I wanted a mando to ride it. Hope everyone likes it!
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The rules for this challenge were definitely a bit confusing. I will be participating in this challenge. Getting pictures taken of my entry now and will post them very soon.
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Looks great Mando'25!
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For the record I agree, the more the merrier. This should be fun and all the nitpicking is just frustrating for everyone.
Now,
Mandlore that war droid is every bit as fantastic as I had hoped it would be. You have definitely proven yourself and you should be damn proud of that. That is a perfect kit-bash/ scratch build if I ever saw one. I would never have been able to identify the parts you used had you not shown WIP shots and explained the build! That is how its done.
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Wow! Cool part choices.
In glad you weathered it. The paint looks good
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FINAL ENTRY
Here is my original design entry into this challenge. This is an IMPERIAL PATROL SKIFF.
This skiff features:
-Integrated droid socket compatible with any Build A Droid head as seen in the pictures
-Magnetically lifted/attached/detached cargo pieces
-Magnetic cargo area on bottom of skiff
-Weapons rack with two blaster pistols and sniper rifle
-Two Electrostaffs that store into Weapons rack/Driver Station
-Attach/Detach Heavy Laser Cannon
-One Ion blaster located at the front of the skiff
-Two vehicle modes: Attack and Landing
-Moveable steering vanes under the skiff
-Simulated Blaster burns on both sides of skiff
This Imperial Patrol Skiff measures in at 11 1/4 inches long.
More pictures of this skiff can be seen in my CUSTOM VEHICLES thread here:
http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=9804.0 (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=9804.0)
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That's awesome. It looks like an original design, very cool.
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That's awesome. It looks like an original design, very cool.
Thank you very much JDeck! It is an original design by me utilizing parts from EU speeder bike toys.
I am really pleased with the outcome of my custom IMPERIAL PATROL SKIFF.
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Ultimately folks I will decide if the entry meets the contest parameters. Frankly all this conjecture is making my head hurt and in my opinion is really taking away the spirit of the challenge. From here on out lets just enjoy what folks enter.
And wow, what a great War Droid and Imperial Patrol Skiff. What great execution on both!
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Mandalore 25 had to get your entry on the main page as a reminder this is the last day to enter! I would be so stoked to own something like that. Too bad hasbro will never make one, but at least you have one!
And IABF I will definitely be showcasing your great skiff at the top of the page tomorrow.
I will preview all the entries we get today too over the next few days and then we can sort out the vote.
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Thanks for the front page treatment Tamer, and I have one, for now at least. As I've previously stated on my very early posts here, I'm not a fan of customs in my personal collection, but I want to see how the contest goes first. Might make an exception, but I also think I can make bank on it, so we'll see. Thanks for all the other complements too, glad you like it spudafett, JDeck, and thanks for the weathering appreciation Clonehead, that was really a last min decision.
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Kit bashing in the modeling community is considered taking parts from different kits to make a completely new design...I'll use the OT ships for example...or the ST patrol skiff shown above..different kits (toys) were used to make a completely new idea. You can pick out what was used,but its certainly different than what it started out to be. The Barc speeder on the other hand is..well..its a Barc speeder with a gun added to the front...I dont see that the silhouette has been changed at all..and its not a new design..its not a scratch build either. Im sorry if that may offend anyone..but the rules to me were more obvious than they were grey. If I took a Luke and gave him a GI Joe weapon..is that too considered a kit bash? On the same token, the 6" scaled speeder bike, yes, its an existing design, but only in 3.75" ..he built his in 6" scale completely from scratch. Just giving an unbiased opinion here..Im not an entrant, nor did I create the contest.
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HALCION:6"LV-LS SPEEDER w RORGE GIDLEY MERC PILOT
This is a full scratchbuild original concept ship and pilot,I drew inspiration from some of my favorite films , although this is a vehicle for the SW universe I named it after George Lucas and Ridley Scott.the ship is made from PVC sheets and various recasted resin Tupperware and yogurt cup molds, my pilot is a custom utilizing x-wing Luke, Bikerscout , LOTR goblin:enjoy:)
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I-am-boba-fett, that looks fantastic! It took me a little while to figure out what you used, and when I scrolled down to read that it was EU-rebel speeders I was happy to see I was right! Very creative design and well executed. I love the paint job. I like seeing customs that have PLAYABILITY built in, these are after all supposed to be toys and not models. Adding the magnets to the bottom was a fantastic and novel idea! I love it!
Halicon, you never cease to amaze with the crispness of your scratch builds.
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all the last entry are very awesome.
"beau boulot les gars"
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Halcion great to see you back! Your entry is spectacular!
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Thanks, I had to pick between the speeder and my 6"IG-88 bounty transport build
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Halcion the Lv-Ls speeder is just awesome simply a work of art you can play with. But this IG-88 bounty transport is....I don't even have words to express how cool it is. Its just excellent craftsmanship bro. Really nice work
Mandalore25 your Basilisk war Droid turned out awesome.
Way to go guys. I wonder what's next :D
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Wow, Halcion, wow!
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I had to get IABF's Skiff on the front page.
And now I see HALCION has two builds! Wow!
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Incredible work from everyone !
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I'm seeing some pretty awesome builds. It looks like its going to be a close competition.
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Ok, HALCION's entry is now loaded. Wow, those are some great ships.
I think we will be onto the voting thread soon.
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I had to get IABF's Skiff on the front page.
Thank you for that Tamer!!!
My Imperial Patrol Skiff is getting a lot of likes on Imperialshipyards FB page! 0/
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Thanks, I had to pick between the speeder and my 6"IG-88 bounty transport build
IG88 Transport, definitely
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FINAL ENTRY
Now that's a toy. Beautifully executed and talk about bells and whistles. It's got some nice play options. Has bro should be watching..
? No leather bucket seats ?
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The Poll is now up. Please vote for your favorite.
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FINAL ENTRY
Now that's a toy. Beautifully executed and talk about bells and whistles. It's got some nice play options. Has bro should be watching..
? No leather bucket seats ?
Leather bucket seats? Lol, not this time ;D Sjefke. Thanks man, I am really pleased with how my Imperial Patrol Skiff turned out.
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Its really a tough choice all of you did such a great job. The vehicles are all awesome and the figures are really cool. Great job to all who participated, I wish I could vote 6 times.
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For Mandalore! Don't forget to vote, even if it's not for me, I appreciate the participation!
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Hard Hard decision... I wound up going for originality and play-ability. Great entries all around guys, despite the hiccups along the way.
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I love these entries!! They are all great work done!
I've had a hard time choosing, but my votes are in.
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Hey Guys, I've been off-line for a while now (I did pop in to vote). These entries were really great. It was a hard choice. So congratulations to everyone who participated in this contest.
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Well, I had hoped for more votes, but it is time to put this one to bed. Thanks to all those who participated. If the following members could private message or email me their mailing names and addresses I will get them forwarded to TS Hobbies so you can get your prizes.
1st place - Mandalore25
2nd place - I-am-Boba-Fett
3rd place - HALCION
Once again thanks to all who participated and voted in this event. It was awesome to see the engineering skills folks had with this one.
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Wow, I can't even begin to say what this means to me, now I'm an award winning customizer ;D Thanks everyone really, everyone who participated, stiff competition, TS Hobbies for prizes, Tamer for running it, and all who voted, even if it wasn't for me.
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Congratulations to the victors! Excellent entries all around.
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Just wanted to say thanks again, and my prizes arrived safely yesterday (thank you TS Hobbies). Very grateful be the winner of this challenge. Hope everyone had fun, and the others get their prizes shortly.
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Cool deal! TS Hobby's stands really rock!