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Re: Support for an alternate model contest?
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lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space
Date: 
Tue, 26 Jun 2001 22:29:06 GMT
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Great idea, does starwars fit into the "space" category?

Geordan


In lugnet.build.contests, Greg Majewski writes:
> If I were to propose a contest dealing with the construction of alternate
> models, how much support would I get? Just testing the waters before I do
> start up a contest. But if this does become a reality, I am thinking the
> rules would go something like this:
> 
> -All models must use pieces from only ONE set and ONE set only.
> -There would be a few categories (possibly more categories than the ones
> listed): Models built from sets that contain:
>   -Up to 50 Pieces
>   -51-100 Pieces
>   -101-200 Pieces
>   -201 Pieces and over
> -Models would be judged on originality and creativity in the use of the
> pieces contained in the set. What I mean by this is if you built a space
> ship from a model that was originally a space ship, you would not get as
> high of a score as someone who built a mech out of a building.
> 
> One last thing.. This contest, if it happens, will only be open to
> alternates of Space themed models because:
> 1. Space is the best theme.
> 2. Castle already has a ton of stuff going for them, and all of the other
> themes have kind of a low profile right now.
> 3. Space is the best theme.
> However, if there are objections and people think this should be open to all
> themes, let yourself be heard and maybe it can change.
> 
> greg
> http://www.geocities.com/citrusx__/q.html



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(...) I don't see why not.. I consider Star Wars a part of the Space line anyway, even though I know it really isn't. After all, Star Wars is what Space got replaced with. greg (25 years ago, 27-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

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If I were to propose a contest dealing with the construction of alternate models, how much support would I get? Just testing the waters before I do start up a contest. But if this does become a reality, I am thinking the rules would go something (...) (25 years ago, 26-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

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