[TC26] Technic Arctic Vehicle Contest - Discussion Topic

[jorgeopesi]

If we can use stickers everywhere I do not understand why we need to use white or orange  .

[2GodBDGlory]

3 hours ago, Jim said:

You will win instantly!

Well, in that case...

 

Behold my entry!

Ski

This model of a ski models a key piece of arctic equipment, in a primarily white color, but with small orange splashes, making it a perfect entry for this contest's theme!

16 minutes ago, jorgeopesi said:

If we can use stickers everywhere I do not understand why we need to use white or orange  .

 

1 hour ago, Thirdwigg said:

You need something to cover all you LBG parts! 😂

Great idea! If I hadn't already finished my entry (see above), that would be a perfect way to get around my lack of white and orange parts!

[Jim]

7 hours ago, jorgeopesi said:

If we can use stickers everywhere I do not understand why we need to use white or orange  .

The previous two arctic themes used some stickers as well. I can only assume people do want to replicate some of them to create a genuine feel of the theme.

[Seasider]

Yes I was thinking of replicating the arctic “snowflake” logo used on the technic theme if I opt for white as my base colour. But still not sure which colour scheme I’ll do yet. Depends on how the build goes and what parts are available first

[dhc6twinotter]

This sounds like a great contest!  Once again, I’m in the middle of another move, so not sure I’ll have time to participate.  Sounds great though!  

Thanks Jim and Milan for hosting another contest!

[Seasider]

One for @Jim and @Milan - with the Bricklink issue at the moment and the unknown time to resolve do we think it could disrupt/delay this competition?

I know that if it’s down for a long period of time I might have to completely rethink what I'm currently building.

[Jurss]

It should no take that long. There is also brickowl and pick a brick. 

[Jim]

Let’s wait a bit before we start worrying. We do have some leeway when it comes to the deadline date

[Jurss]

Bricklink is back.

[NoEXIST]

The question I didn't found the answer if we can build sort of tourism arctic vehicle or we are heavily interested on cranes, mobile bases or something?

[Jurss]

I think, it just needs to be any kind of vehicle, other functionality is up to contestant

[Jim]

1 hour ago, Jurss said:

I think, it just needs to be any kind of vehicle, other functionality is up to contestant

Exactly.

3 hours ago, NoEXIST said:

The question I didn't found the answer if we can build sort of tourism arctic vehicle or we are heavily interested on cranes, mobile bases or something?

Sounds interesting

[Seasider]

5 hours ago, NoEXIST said:

The question I didn't found the answer if we can build sort of tourism arctic vehicle or we are heavily interested on cranes, mobile bases or something?

Snow Coaches are amazing vehicles 👍

[2GodBDGlory]

Quick question, @Jim:

Am I allowed to use some prebuilt accessories from my 42069 on my entry, like the gas cans?

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?S=42069-1&name=Extreme Adventure&category=[Technic][Model][Off-Road]#T=S&O={"iconly":0}

I think they'd add some nice character to the model, but I don't think I have the required System parts to build original ones, so if I can just use the ones from that set that'd be great!

[Jim]

Yeah sure 👍🏼 

[ArsMan064]

Just for the inspiration)

In 2020 I was participating in local winter contest, where have took 1st place with this tiny Icebreaker

https://bricksafe.com/pages/ArsMan064/icebreaker-

It is a tiny model of Icebreaker, inspired by huge russian nuclear icebreakers. Model can be controlled from 2 knobs on the stand, and also it can be removed from the stend.

Good luck to everyone!

[Seasider]

So how is everyone getting along with their builds? I’m assuming/hoping that people are just being secretive (never understood this) about their builds and going to release a “WIP” thread at the last minute. 

[howitzer]

2 hours ago, Seasider said:

So how is everyone getting along with their builds? I’m assuming/hoping that people are just being secretive (never understood this) about their builds and going to release a “WIP” thread at the last minute. 

By not building. I hit an obstacle which I haven't been able to solve, so either I'd have to make some serious modifications or abandon the project. Not that I haven't had much time for building either...

[msk6003]

Almost give up. To busy for work. damn it 

[Alex Ilea]

I got caught up with Christmas related activities, but I should be posting my entry next week, after I film the video. Photos are done.

[Thirdwigg]

On 12/23/2023 at 8:59 AM, Seasider said:

So how is everyone getting along with their builds? I’m assuming/hoping that people are just being secretive (never understood this) about their builds and going to release a “WIP” thread at the last minute. 

I still haven't started. I have time now, so we'll see what I can get done. No secrecy here. 

[Saruzeufel]

On 12/23/2023 at 2:59 PM, Seasider said:

So how is everyone getting along with their builds?

Tore an old half finished MOC apart, tried to come up with something creative and am still stuck at that point.

[Jim]

I have closed the contest. We will be preparing the voting phase now.

[Milan]

Voting has started!
You can place your vote:

Please note that we are using an external site for voting, so make sure to read the rules.
Use this topic for questions or remarks regarding voting.

Good luck everybody!

[NoEXIST]

We won't know how it's going till the end? Gonna be stressful 2 weeks