Slegengr Posted October 8, 2014 Posted October 8, 2014 What're "illegal techniques?" Someone else might know better than I do how to explain this, but I believe it means attaching parts using connections that LEGO would not use in a set. This is especially true if it stresses pieces, such as wedging a plate on edge between the studs of another plate or clipping a plate into any type of clip.
Adolfo Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 Question: Can I use the last picture of this post in the contest? I did a special edition, but I don't know if counts like just one picture. If no, let me know that I remove it. MEC Category B: The River Gate of Osgiliath http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=101067
ZCerberus Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 For category A could I make an improved (new build, not MODed) version of a location that's already represented by a set? Sure. LEGO has rehashed Star Wars many times. What're "illegal techniques?" Ways of connecting parts that are not used in official LEGO sets. Clipping tiles or plates into clips, cheese slope mosaics etc/
Dzoni90 Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 We can post our work on other forums after we posted it here, right?
Lancethecat Posted October 12, 2014 Posted October 12, 2014 Is it possible to enter one model into two different categories?
Jakorin Swiftsword Posted October 12, 2014 Posted October 12, 2014 This contest looks great! Count me in!
Tomsche Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 How do we actually proceed when a build is done? Do we put a link here to a freshly started topic? Or do we post the whole build and any fluffy blah blah in one go here?
Blakstone Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) Copying from the first post: The Rules-Entries must be posted by midnight EET, October 31st, 2014 -A max. Of Two entries per member, per category. -Entries should be new and never posted anywhere previously. -All entries are to include only real LEGO. No clone brands, no 3rd party parts, and no digital entries allowed. -Decals will be allowed if you have made them yourself, but no cutting, sculpting or modifying parts. -Entries are to be placed in their own entry topic in the History forum. -The title of the topic should begin with "MEC Category X: <name of the entry>" - A link of your MEC entry needs to be posted in the Entry Thread: http://www.eurobrick...howtopic=100813 -The entry post (first post in your entry topic) may be edited at any time up to the end of the contest, so feel free to make improvements if you wish. -Entries are to consist of no more than 6 posted pictures of 800x600 or smaller resolution but may also include a link to a folder of additional images of any size. -We reserve the rights to change rules if necessary and the rights to disqualify any entry that does not follow these rules. This is not the entry thread. The link to the entry thread is in the above post though. Good luck. Edited October 14, 2014 by Blakstone
Ecclesiastes Posted October 14, 2014 Author Posted October 14, 2014 Is it possible to enter one model into two different categories? No, a model can only be used in one category!
Wat Tambor Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 I have another question about category C. I know that Bilbo's book is "The Hobbit" and Frodo finishes it with "The Lord of the Rings", do we have the choice to build something from LotR too or can we only build scenes from the Hobbit?
ZCerberus Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 It has to be a chapter from Bilbo's book, but as you can see, you can ADD one. So if you wanted Bilbos adventures post ring, then you are adding a chapter to his book and you are indeed within the rules.
Tomsche Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 Copying from the first post: This is not the entry thread. The link to the entry thread is in the above post though. Good luck. Thanks, I`ve overread that entry piece link It has to be a chapter from Bilbo's book, but as you can see, you can ADD one. So if you wanted Bilbos adventures post ring, then you are adding a chapter to his book and you are indeed within the rules. Pity they don`t have an `old Bilbo` in their range, or I`d put the old geezer in a jacuzzi with some elven lasses. He needed something to be occupied with in Rivendell after all while that foolish nephew was out adventuring
Rconn0 Posted October 18, 2014 Posted October 18, 2014 I'm still working on getting stuff uploaded. I really want to get something in for this. Question: For category A does the set have to be for the hobbit or can it be for anything Middle Earth?
Rconn0 Posted October 18, 2014 Posted October 18, 2014 I hate to be rude but some of the elves stayed in middle earth
Artanis I Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 I spent hours & hours working on something only to come to the conclusion that it was waaay too big & complex to be a set...* man this is hard, trying to come up with something that's recognisable, reasonably accurate but still appropriate for the constraints! * I will just have to post it as a moc and submit the lesser version for the contest!
MKJoshA Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 Just finished my Cat C entry! I'll be posting pictures tomorrow.
MiloNelsiano Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 Just finished my Cat C entry! I'll be posting pictures tomorrow. I'm a little intimidated by so many people entering Category C, the only one I felt able to enter at the moment, and more intimidated that you're entering as well! I look forward to seeing it. I'm really hoping the new Hobbit sets show up in my local store so I can switch out some place holders in my Cat. C entry before the deadline is up!
Blakstone Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 I have to switch my Cat C entry to a Cat B entry after I take new photos. Do I just delete the link to my entry in the other thread or do I have to change the title of my existing thread? I had built the barrow before the contest and just realized that I am two studs over the limit for the Hobbit category.
Ecclesiastes Posted October 20, 2014 Author Posted October 20, 2014 Thanks, I`ve overread that entry piece link Pity they don`t have an `old Bilbo` in their range, or I`d put the old geezer in a jacuzzi with some elven lasses. He needed something to be occupied with in Rivendell after all while that foolish nephew was out adventuring Just make an old version yourself! I'm still working on getting stuff uploaded. I really want to get something in for this. Question: For category A does the set have to be for the hobbit or can it be for anything Middle Earth? I hate to be rude but some of the elves stayed in middle earth Both is ok! And the majority of the elves left... I spent hours & hours working on something only to come to the conclusion that it was waaay too big & complex to be a set...* man this is hard, trying to come up with something that's recognisable, reasonably accurate but still appropriate for the constraints! * I will just have to post it as a moc and submit the lesser version for the contest! Complex is not problem, some sets are complex as well. I'm a little intimidated by so many people entering Category C, the only one I felt able to enter at the moment, and more intimidated that you're entering as well! I look forward to seeing it. I'm really hoping the new Hobbit sets show up in my local store so I can switch out some place holders in my Cat. C entry before the deadline is up! Well it's the perfect category for everyone with a limited collection. But I admit, I was expecting to see some more entries. Especially for category A. Lots of members here with lotr and hobbit set wishes... I have to switch my Cat C entry to a Cat B entry after I take new photos. Do I just delete the link to my entry in the other thread or do I have to change the title of my existing thread? I had built the barrow before the contest and just realized that I am two studs over the limit for the Hobbit category. If you finished the topics, just send a pm and let me know what title you like to change!
cullmancreations Posted October 22, 2014 Posted October 22, 2014 I might participate but there's little time left and I don't have the time to make the best MOC I possibly can in ten days
Rconn0 Posted October 22, 2014 Posted October 22, 2014 I'm really sorry to be bothering you again, but one quick question: one of my entries for category C has a few small bits sticking out of the 16x16, is that okay? I had built the barrow before the contest and just realized that I am two studs over the limit for the Hobbit category. There's a hieght limit?
Artanis I Posted October 22, 2014 Posted October 22, 2014 Complex is not problem, some sets are complex as well. Well it's the perfect category for everyone with a limited collection. But I admit, I was expecting to see some more entries. Especially for category A. Lots of members here with lotr and hobbit set wishes... Well, complex in a bad way. I've now made a smaller version that is more likely to be in a non-UCS set. Don't fret. Usually there are more entries in the last few days than the rest of the time. There's still more than a week to go. I only hope I'm not the 5th guy with the same entry!
vitreolum Posted October 22, 2014 Posted October 22, 2014 For C does it have to be 16x16 including border or I can add a border as long as the build is limited to 16x16?
ZCerberus Posted October 22, 2014 Posted October 22, 2014 For C does it have to be 16x16 including border or I can add a border as long as the build is limited to 16x16? We're pro border here. 16 x 16 NOT including the border. I'm really sorry to be bothering you again, but one quick question: one of my entries for category C has a few small bits sticking out of the 16x16, is that okay? Reasonable, limited overhang is okay. There's a hieght limit? None. BTW- "America" is not a country. Just sayin'.
MKJoshA Posted October 23, 2014 Posted October 23, 2014 I just posted my entry. Would someone mind looking at it and seeing if the overhang is ok?
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