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LEGO GAF Custom Model Contest #7- robots, robots, ROBOTS!
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Maybe it's because I'm the worst culprit (I feel bad now), but I always loved seeing the alternate builds. It's what I live for in these threads really.
It inspires me to just build and build. I don't really put much emphasis on originality as much as cool builds but I can see how people might feel that way. In that vein I can definitely hold back.
I'm not sure I'll be around at contest end date though.
It inspires me to just build and build. I don't really put much emphasis on originality as much as cool builds but I can see how people might feel that way. In that vein I can definitely hold back.
I'm not sure I'll be around at contest end date though.
whatsinaname
Member
I think that's a good solution!
PalaceBrother
Member
Why can't alternative builds be held back until the competition closes? I think the community should be doing all it can to encourage participation. People have already said that seeing others post multiple builds early actively discourages them from taking part. I guess I just don't understand what the down side to holding back sharing builds that aren't going to be your official submission anyway?
As someone who is entering for the first time, I would say that early/alternate posting sort of sucks. I've had the set for a few days, been messing with it, and came up with a build similar to something that has been shown already. I was happy with the direction I was headed in, but now feel like if I posted it, it'd come off looking like a copy. So, do I scrap what I was enjoying? Do I post anyway, knowing it'll be a 'been there/done that' reception? Or do I just say 'fuck it' and not even bother with the contest?
Chezzymann
Member
I think it's fine to just post links to your images instead of pictures. Helps fuel the discussion and people who aren't bothered by it can still look at all the entries. and if you don't want to see them before you post your entry you can just not click on the links.
You post it. It's rare that you get a "been there/done that" reception, even with similar builds. I encourage many, and all builds.
Chezzymann
Member
I encourage people to post their WIP stuff in the thread. Just links though so if people dont want to click it they dont have to. If no one posts stuff until they get their finalized versions at the end the thread will die and there will be no discussion and new people wont see it. I dont think thats very fun.
parrotbeak
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No one has ever put down other people's work in past threads, and lots of things end up looking similar because we're using the same parts and people will be inspired by similar things. If 10 people make a car with the same 200 pieces, a few will end up having similar designs.
I've posted MOCs in past contests that I thought were bad and really rushed, but I did it just to participate, and some people even voted for them.
Since amazon hasn't even shipped mine yet, i'm gonna end up rushing again this time.
I don't want to alarm you, but I believe your LEGO may be possessed. You're going to need to get the following things together: an old builder, a young builder, a copy of The Brick Testament, and a blessed brick separator.
Good luck.
parrotbeak
Member
This I can agree on. I spent a good hour yesterday just shuffling through the pieces, putting two or three together and coming up with precisely sod all. Really really tough set, this one.
whatsinaname
Member
dukeoflegs
Member
I think I will try this out. I wanted to jump into the last challenge but didn't see it until the last minute (a lot of great creations by the way).
I just got laid off so if I don't enter it will be nice to do something that will take my mind off of apply for jobs. Also it will get me out of the house since I'll go to the lego store down the road.
I just got laid off so if I don't enter it will be nice to do something that will take my mind off of apply for jobs. Also it will get me out of the house since I'll go to the lego store down the road.
whatsinaname
Member
Damn this was difficult. Posting my entry early because I won't have a lot of time over the next two or so weeks.
Gatling Gun!
Looks ugly but please bear with me, I was able to add in a play feature!
Rotating barrel, automatic loading of the ammo belt and (incorrectly located) firing flash!
Left over Parts - http://i.imgur.com/UYQCoh8.jpg
Gatling Gun!
Looks ugly but please bear with me, I was able to add in a play feature!
Rotating barrel, automatic loading of the ammo belt and (incorrectly located) firing flash!
Left over Parts - http://i.imgur.com/UYQCoh8.jpg
Lol Awesome!
After half a dozen models, I think I'm nearing a few I'd like to submit. Instead of re-editing my original post, I thought it better to just remove the images and leave links in that one (otherwise the replies may not make sense).
Of course, I may still change, I do like some of the others I've made. This is a contender though, so hopefully I don't put people off if this doesn't turn out to be the one.
But for now:
Attack bomber
Rear view
While I actually like that model quite a bit on its own, I made it so it can transform!
Sentient AI
I didn't stop there though...I also wanted to make it transform into a third mode, so it's a Triple-changer!
Strike Trike
Leftovers
One of the biggest challenges is the odd number of a lot of the pieces. Like only only 1x6 grey plate. OR those telephone-like bow pieces has three and they are all different colours. One of those triangular 4x4 plates and so on.
edit: Changing my entry, editing images into links.
Of course, I may still change, I do like some of the others I've made. This is a contender though, so hopefully I don't put people off if this doesn't turn out to be the one.
But for now:
Attack bomber
Rear view
While I actually like that model quite a bit on its own, I made it so it can transform!
Sentient AI
I didn't stop there though...I also wanted to make it transform into a third mode, so it's a Triple-changer!
Strike Trike
Leftovers
One of the biggest challenges is the odd number of a lot of the pieces. Like only only 1x6 grey plate. OR those telephone-like bow pieces has three and they are all different colours. One of those triangular 4x4 plates and so on.
edit: Changing my entry, editing images into links.
I've got a busy couple of weeks coming up, so this'll almost certainly be my entry. Better pics coming soon...
http://i.imgur.com/7hqqj3U.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/7hqqj3U.jpg
Chezzymann
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Less than a week left! Theres still time if you're interested!
parrotbeak
Member
I just got my package from amazon yesterday. Haven't opened it yet.
parrotbeak
Member
Crap I forgot about this and I have to do my taxes this weekend.
ChaChaChaChia
Member
Here is my entry.
Workshop Tools
Miter Saw
Tool Box with Saw, Hammer, Level, Screwdriver, and a gear
Leftover Parts
Great entries so far and looking forward to seeing everyone else's creations!
Workshop Tools
Miter Saw
Tool Box with Saw, Hammer, Level, Screwdriver, and a gear
Leftover Parts
Great entries so far and looking forward to seeing everyone else's creations!
Don't have much time to play around with it the next couple of days, so I'm just posting mine now. Funny thing this was one of the first designs I came up with, and all my following tries ended up utter shit in comparison. Really must echo what the other guys here said about it being a really tricky one, but I'm quite pleased with this one at least.
Jet Fighter:
Perspective:
And extra bonus, action feature:
Leftover:
Album is here: https://imgur.com/a/Kyl3V
Jet Fighter:
Perspective:
And extra bonus, action feature:
Leftover:
Album is here: https://imgur.com/a/Kyl3V
Well, this was supposed to be a practice build, but I never got around to rebuilding it...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/94142592@N07/shares/0heBi0
https://www.flickr.com/photos/94142592@N07/shares/0heBi0
Chezzymann
Member
An hour left and only 6 entries, which is way lower than the last contest which had 25. Maybe the deadline should be extended a week to let some more people get stuff in.
:Motorbass
Member
Extended deadline would be appreciated. Hopefully some folks can find the initial excitement again to make something cool 
If this is extended until Friday I will have an entry, but I'm still travelling for work until then
I think the combination of this set having a low ratio of 'standard' bricks and the thread not getting bumped all the time with interesting pictures of people's WIP creations really killed this one...
I think the combination of this set having a low ratio of 'standard' bricks and the thread not getting bumped all the time with interesting pictures of people's WIP creations really killed this one...
I forgot to even open the box -- I blame myself unsubscribing to avoid seeing pictures of other people's creations, and then not realizing the deadline was happening. A couple of days ago when I remembered I realized the deadline was already past.
But really, it's my fault for not setting a calendar reminder.
If it's extended to this Friday, I can submit an entry.
Hard mode activate: 1.5 hours to build after opening the box for the first time. 100% pieces used.
If you use your imagination, it's intended to be an assembly line.
*edit* I found a 1-pip piece on the floor today! I already moved everything around but here is a picture of just the claw with the final piece added to truly make 100%.
If you use your imagination, it's intended to be an assembly line.
*edit* I found a 1-pip piece on the floor today!
I already moved everything around but here is a picture of just the claw with the final piece added to truly make 100%.
parrotbeak
Member
Oh it was extended? I've been so busy I didn't even open it yet; figured I'd just missed it. Uhhh...maybe I can fiddle with it for an hour later today.
My entry:
Spares:
Bonus flight stand:
These pics are from a few weeks ago. I made an updated version today that fixed the frontend, added a spoiler and added the light brick with a push gimick for batmobile style flames ettects, but its too late here now to take good pics and comic relief is on the telly box. So I just have a potato phone pic of the light effect This pic is not part of my entry!
Spares:
Bonus flight stand:
These pics are from a few weeks ago. I made an updated version today that fixed the frontend, added a spoiler and added the light brick with a push gimick for batmobile style flames ettects, but its too late here now to take good pics and comic relief is on the telly box. So I just have a potato phone pic of the light effect
This pic is not part of my entry!
Chezzymann
Member
crap, I completely forgot about doing the voting thread. I'm so sorry. I'll have it up in a couple hours. I was in zelda land for the last few weeks....
Chezzymann
Member
parrotbeak
Member
Thanks for all the work you put into this, Chezzy!
Seems like there were fewer entries than usual this time. I wonder if we should have a period to acquire the set by and then a month from that? It took half the contest time for me to get the set delivered (typical amazon prime shipping to hawaii, take a week and a half to process it and then overnight it via UPS), and then it caught me when I had to do some emergency repairs around the house and I had no desire to touch LEGO (my fingers are cut up and swollen from pipe work).
Bummed I didn't get to participate. I'll definitely go through the thread and vote though!
Seems like there were fewer entries than usual this time. I wonder if we should have a period to acquire the set by and then a month from that? It took half the contest time for me to get the set delivered (typical amazon prime shipping to hawaii, take a week and a half to process it and then overnight it via UPS), and then it caught me when I had to do some emergency repairs around the house and I had no desire to touch LEGO (my fingers are cut up and swollen from pipe work).
Bummed I didn't get to participate. I'll definitely go through the thread and vote though!
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