[TC22] Technic Small Construction Vehicle Contest - Discussion Topic

[Jim]

TECHNIC SMALL CONSTRUCTION VEHICLE CONTEST

DESCRIPTION
Design a small LEGO Technic Construction model. 

DEADLINE
Deadline date is Monday, May 30, 2022. Contest will be closed on Tuesday 31st of May, OR LATER.

Disclaimer: I will close the contest when I see fit and when I have the time to process the results. This can be later than the deadline date. Please don't complain about this not being fair and all.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

The following section describes the contest specific and general rules and regulations. But before that, please take notice of a simple motto regarding the Eurobricks Contests:

CONTESTS ARE FOR FUN!

Of course there's competition, but at the end of the day, LEGO is just a hobby and the main goal for each of us is to have fun!

CONTEST SPECIFIC RULES AND REGULATIONS

• Forestry equipment is permitted.
• The model needs to fit in 10.000 cubic studs, meaning that WxHXL (in studs) cannot exceed 10.000 (see examples below).
• Half stud measurements are permitted.
• Moving parts like a crane can be bigger than the size limit, but the models need to be able to fit in the dimensions provided.
• Taking off things is not permitted. If something (the crane) folds, while attached to the vehicle, it's okay.
• Some studded parts and panels are okay, but model team is not permitted.
• Pneumatics are permitted.
• Cutting pneumatic hoses is permitted.
• 3rd party strings, hoses and rubber bands are permitted.
• LEDs are permitted.
• Pullback Motor is permitted.
• Electronics (PF elements, SBricks and Mindstorms) are permitted.

EXAMPLES FOR SIZE LIMIT

• A model is 25 studs long, 15 studs high and 11 studs wide. This means the model has a dimension of 4.125 cubic studs, so it's allowed.
• A model is 60 studs long, 10 studs high and 11 studs wide. This means the model has a dimension of 6.600 cubic studs, so it's allowed.
• A model is 60 studs long, 15 studs high and 25 studs wide. This means the model has a dimension of 22.500 cubic studs, so it's NOT allowed.

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

• The contest is open to all EB members (also new members).
• Members who joined EB after the start of the contest can be banned from voting (when vote rigging is suspected).
• Voting rules will be explained later in the voting topic.
• One entry per member.
• Entries need to be new (never posted anywhere previously or shown at an event/LUG meeting).
• Only physical builds, so no LDD or other virtual entry.
• If you have any doubts about the suitability of your entry contact me, or Milan.
• All entries are to include only real LEGO. No clone brands, 3rd party parts, or digital entries allowed.
• Custom stickers are allowed.
• No cutting, sculpting or modifying parts.
• Entries are to be placed in the entry topic in this forum.
• Entries not in the entry topic are not eligible for voting.
• The entry post may be edited at any time up to the end of the contest, so feel free to make improvements if you wish.
• The contest might be closed later than the deadline. Don't complain about this not being fair.
• You have enough time to build. Don't ask for more time.
• We reserve the right to disqualify any entry that does not follow these rules.
• These rules can be changed whenever we see fit to ensure that people follow the intent of the contest.
• Staff members are not eligible for winning prizes.

WHAT DO I NEED TO ENTER?

All participant need to create a discussion topic and create a post in the entry topic.

DISCUSSION TOPIC

• A discussion topic starting with [TC22].
• A discussion topic needs to show some actual progress (i.e. pictures of the build in progress) and should not be used to "reserve an idea".

ENTRY POST

The entry post in the entry topic should contain:

• Entry name
• Short summary of the functions.
• One or more images (max 4).  You can have combined pictures (4 in 1) as long as the picture isn't bigger than 1024x1024.
• Embedded Youtube video (not mandatory)
• Link to the discussion topic

PRIZES

We will be doing the Pro and Regular/Novice/Amateur setup again, so we will have two winners. Each winner gets a LEGO set of choice (of around 100 euro). More info on this later.

Voting will be our regular Formula 1 voting scheme, but at the end there will be a winner for both categories. The actual Top-3 will receive a medal.

[Jurss]

Entry topic name needs to be changed, it looks like copy/paste form some older

[Jim]

Just now, Jurss said:

Entry topic name needs to be changed, it looks like copy/paste form some older

So you think I simply copy things?! 

Thanks, fixed.

[Seasider]

I assume pneumatic hoses can be cut to length to neaten models up? I might go pneumatic on this one for a challenge

[Jim]

3 minutes ago, Seasider said:

I assume pneumatic hoses can be cut to length to neaten models up? I might go pneumatic on this one for a challenge

Yeah, of course. I have added it to the rules.

[Jayden]

What counts as a construction vehicle?

Edited April 8, 2022 by Jayden

[Jim]

Hi. Welcome to EB 

26 minutes ago, Jayden said:

What counts as a construction vehicle?

That is the million dollar question hehe. I don't have an exact answer to that one. 

Vehicles specially designed for executing construction tasks, most frequently ones involving earthwork operations or other large construction tasks. Heavy equipment usually comprises five equipment systems: implementation, traction, structure, power train, control and information.
(wikipedia)

If you are in doubt, simply ask if your idea is allowed.

[Jayden]

Cool thank you

2 minutes ago, Jim said:

Hi. Welcome to EB 

Thank you, i have been reading EB for a while now.

[Jim]

14 minutes ago, Jayden said:

Thank you, i have been reading EB for a while now.

Great to see you joining the contest.

[mpj]

Deadline date is too soon in my opinion 

[Jim]

30 minutes ago, mpj said:

Deadline date is too soon in my opinion 

We have quarterly deadlines for requesting prizes, so we need to wrap this one up by the end of May, so we still have time to use one of the two Q2 requests. 

[msk6003]

Container handler(like 42009 B) or tower crane is allowed?

If model can fit inside 10,000CS, multi model is allowed?

[Jim]

2 minutes ago, msk6003 said:

Container handler(like 42009 B) or tower crane is allowed?

Yes

2 minutes ago, msk6003 said:

If model can fit inside 10,000CS, multi model is allowed?

No .uhmmm let me think about this one.

[msk6003]

1 minute ago, Jim said:

Yes

No .uhmmm let me think about this one.

Like 8872 Forklift Transporter

[Seasider]

15 minutes ago, msk6003 said:

Like 8872 Forklift Transporter

I’d say if it fits in the box why not. But remember the competition is about the construction vehicle and not the vehicle that carries the construction vehicle

[Jim]

7 minutes ago, Seasider said:

...the competition is about the construction vehicle and not the vehicle that carries the construction vehicle

Yup, that is a valid point.

[NoEXIST]

28 minutes ago, Seasider said:

I’d say if it fits in the box why not. But remember the competition is about the construction vehicle and not the vehicle that carries the construction vehicle

What about small dump trucks and other?

[Jayden]

Thanks for your help Jim. Is this allowed?

 

Edited April 11, 2022 by Jayden

[Jundis]

If think construction machinery includes earth moving vehicles as dumpers, dozer, .... :-)

[Seasider]

24 minutes ago, NoEXIST said:

What about small dump trucks and other?

I’d class that as a construction vehicle. Doesn’t have to be what’s classed as heavy machinery. It could be a small skid steer loader for example

Edited April 8, 2022 by Seasider

[Jim]

23 minutes ago, Jayden said:

Thanks for your help Jim. Is this allowed?

That is more like a daily family car 

Kidding of course; that's does seem like a construction vehicle to me.

[Jayden]

18 minutes ago, Jim said:

that does seem like a construction vehicle to me.

Cool

In Australia it is more associated with mining so I just wanted to check.

Now to start building!

18 minutes ago, Jim said:

That is more like a daily family car 

Although it'd be a fun daily commute, how would you afford the fuel on that thing?!

At least there are lots of seats!

 

I would assume buwizz 3 is allowed?

Edited April 8, 2022 by Jayden

[Jim]

8 minutes ago, Jayden said:

Although it'd be a fun daily commute, how would you afford the fuel on that thing?!

At least there are lots of seats!

There is ample room for a big family 

10 minutes ago, Jayden said:

I would assume buwizz 3 is allowed?

Yup, I have removed limitations on electronics and pull-back etc.

[Jayden]

4 minutes ago, Jim said:

Yup, I have removed limitations on electronics and pull-back etc.

woohoo

[Jurss]

You all better start building something.