| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
ThePlasticJedi
Maple Leaf Defender
Joined: 08 Aug 2005
Location: Vault 106
|
 Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 5:22 pm Post subject: The X-Wing Evolution Contest |
 |
|
UPDATE: Submission phase is over, entries can be found HERE!
Thank you Turkguy19 for arranging these 
****************
Hello everyone, glad you could make it to the briefing.
It's no secret that our new enemy is far more evolved than the Imperials were, and that our squadron of fighters are getting a bit outdated. It is your mission, as our engineer, to build a replica to the scale of a LEGO minifig of your own evolution of the X-wing. We don't want it to look exactly like the X-wing, just share a couple distinct characteristics. We want this new fighter to have an entirely new personality (New overall shape). Now, there are several downfalls of the X-wing, speed, agility, stealth and firepower are all issues that should be addressed. However, I do not require you to fix all of these problems, we're looking for a better balance of each. Also keep in mind that this is supposed to be a medium sized fighter. It can't be so large that it hinders the speed and can't be so small that it hinders the amount of rockets you are able to carry. I do not want to hear things, I want to have visual evidence that it has been improved, be sure to describe the improvements when you submit your model. No shortcuts are to be made during this build, so only actual, unaltered LEGO bricks may be used. I do not want to see one of your old models again, this should be a new model AND a new idea, built and designed specifically for this project. Please focus all of your time on one entry, as I will only accept one. I also would only like one picture in your entry, no bigger than 400x400 pixels. I have a panel of experts ready to judge just how well your model is built and complies to the above description.
The engineers with the best models submitted will be awarded handsomely. This is, of course, open to builders all over the planet.
My prizes are (All MISB, maybe slight box damage):
1st Place: 6208 B-wing
2nd Place: 6206 Tie Interceptor
3rd Place: 6207 A-wing
(Plus two honerable mentions)
Contest will run until May 5th, 2007, Entries will not be accepted until April 23rd
Judges will remain anonymous until after the winners are decided, to avoid any bribery.
This Contest has been approved by the Staff, I hope you like the idea and let the questions begin. Please do not ask a question without reading the entire post, if you do, I give permission to one member to thwart them for their wrong-doings 
Thanks,
ThePlasticJedi
_________________
)2eady? "A Royale with cheese"
Chew them out and spit them up. It's the way of the Nooblet.
Last edited by ThePlasticJedi on Sun May 06, 2007 11:00 pm; edited 1 time in total |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
Commander Nicholas
Joined: 20 Jan 2007
Location: Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
|
| Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 6:01 pm Post subject: |
|
|
This sounds like a great idea! I'm so gonna enter.
_________________
Vote TPJ.. he's cool  |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Zedsier
Undead!
Joined: 31 Jul 2006
Location: Slave I, California
|
| Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 6:03 pm Post subject: |
|
|
You are awesome. I will build.
_________________
 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
ZombieGIR
Destroyed!
Joined: 07 Jul 2006
Location: a frozen desolate wasteland (New England)
|
| Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:07 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I'll see what I can come up with.
_________________
 | Flickr | YouTube |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
DestructiveZombie
Undead!
Joined: 23 Sep 2006
Location: City of Evil, Canada
|
| Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:20 pm Post subject: |
|
|
sounds like a cool contest. I will be entering.
One question though, you said that you can only have one picture. But can we put a link to a brickshelf folder with other pictures?
Because I don't think juts one picture can show off all the sides and hidden details we might add.
_________________
DeviantART|Brickshelf |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Scitvs
Praetor Nerdivs
Joined: 15 Nov 2005
Location: Ye olde Tymes
|
| Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:44 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Sweetness. I'm in.
_________________
><> |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Zedsier
Undead!
Joined: 31 Jul 2006
Location: Slave I, California
|
| Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:46 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Scitvs wrote: |
| Sweetness. I'm in. |
It better not be a "Sparatan" design.
_________________
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Scitvs
Praetor Nerdivs
Joined: 15 Nov 2005
Location: Ye olde Tymes
|
| Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:50 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Would it possibly fit in any of the requirements? Nope. Don't worry, Juns, I'm still on my rocker... for now.
... Oh, is that what you're thinking? No, Read my history, it's all self-explanatory.
_________________
><>
Last edited by Scitvs on Tue Apr 03, 2007 8:01 pm; edited 1 time in total |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
11numnumnum
Undead!
Joined: 13 Jan 2007
Location: Isn't it Obvious?
|
| Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:57 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I thinks I'll give it a try  .
_________________
I has a flickr!
It's Official: I got Eighth in Reasonably Clever's Pumping Iron Contest! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Fett
Joined: 14 Nov 2006
|
| Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 8:03 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Yes! Finally some excuse to build! Thanks
Fett |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Jargon
Joined: 01 Jun 2005
Location: Possessing the body of Jake_Snicket
|
| Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 9:51 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Interesting sounding contest, TPJ!
I'm a tad bit confused as to the execution of concept, however. 
_________________
| Andrew wrote: |
| You're the dead cat of love |
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Scitvs
Praetor Nerdivs
Joined: 15 Nov 2005
Location: Ye olde Tymes
|
| Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 11:12 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I'm thinking along the lines of the voidfighter contest, just for the X-Wing.
_________________
><> |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
ThePlasticJedi
Maple Leaf Defender
Joined: 08 Aug 2005
Location: Vault 106
|
| Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 12:00 am Post subject: |
|
|
| DestructiveDelirium wrote: |
One question though, you said that you can only have one picture. But can we put a link to a brickshelf folder with other pictures?
Because I don't think juts one picture can show off all the sides and hidden details we might add. |
I thought that was obvious, so yes, more pictures in your gallery the better
| Jargon wrote: |
| I'm a tad bit confused as to the execution of concept, however. |
Think along the lines of how they evolved the ARC-170 into the X-wing, I basically want you to do that to the X-wing. So you will still have similarities but it's a whole new beast.
Thanks everyone for showing interest.
TPJ
_________________
)2eady? "A Royale with cheese"
Chew them out and spit them up. It's the way of the Nooblet. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Yarns87
Joined: 10 Jun 2006
Location: Pennsylvania
|
| Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 12:07 am Post subject: |
|
|
Is there any restriction on the number of pilots? I am guessing at least one. But can there be more than one?
Sounds sweet, count me in!
_________________
 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
ThePlasticJedi
Maple Leaf Defender
Joined: 08 Aug 2005
Location: Vault 106
|
| Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 12:11 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Yarns87 wrote: |
Is there any restriction on the number of pilots? I am guessing at least one. But can there be more than one?
Sounds sweet, count me in! |
If you want it to be an X-wing evolution, I wouldn't put any more than 2.
"Humans are our most precious resource"
TPJ
_________________
)2eady? "A Royale with cheese"
Chew them out and spit them up. It's the way of the Nooblet. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Darkkazmo
Lord of the Bricks
Joined: 04 Feb 2005
Location: From the other Side!
|
| Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 12:17 am Post subject: Re: The X-Wing Evolution Contest |
|
|
| ThePlasticJedi wrote: |
| I want to have visual evidence that it has been improved, be sure to describe the improvements when you submit your model. |
Do you mean, a design improvement of the actual fighter, or just a modification of the existing official LEGO model?
BTW, cool idea, it reminds me of my old contests?
_________________
Darkkazmo
My Brickshelf Gallery |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Olog
Ambassadargh!
Joined: 10 Nov 2006
Location: Romaniargh!
|
| Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 12:34 am Post subject: |
|
|
I'm glad you finally got the contest goin', Paul. I hope I'll be able to enter, right now I'm building other things, but there's enough time until the 23rd.
I think this will be a great contests, and more members will enter it.
_________________
 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
DarthPineapple
Joined: 19 Mar 2006
Location: The Netherlands
|
| Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 6:58 am Post subject: |
|
|
So, the ship must have a X in it like the X-wing, or not?
And, must it have the same colors (white and red) ?
_________________
Brickshelf Gallery |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
ThePlasticJedi
Maple Leaf Defender
Joined: 08 Aug 2005
Location: Vault 106
|
| Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 8:45 am Post subject: Re: The X-Wing Evolution Contest |
|
|
| Darkkazmo wrote: |
| ThePlasticJedi wrote: |
| I want to have visual evidence that it has been improved, be sure to describe the improvements when you submit your model. |
Do you mean, a design improvement of the actual fighter, or just a modification of the existing official LEGO model? |
I want to be able to see that you've made it better, without just saying "I gave it more thrust" I actually want to be able to see that it looks like it has more thrust. I am just talking about EVOLVING to the actual X-wing. Your final result should look as much like the X-wing as the X-wing looks like the ARC-170. Basically, build a model the same general size as the X-wing, that has improved characteristics and a couple obvious similarities.
| obi-wan-stefan wrote: |
So, the ship must have a X in it like the X-wing, or not?
And, must it have the same colors (white and red) ? |
What you keep the same as the old X-wing is up to you, this new model will NOT be an X-wing, it will get a whole new name. The X is optional.
Colors must be Rebel Alliance-esque. Probably won't stray too far from grey and red, or white and red. But I'll try to keep an open mind for other color codes.
Thanks,
TPJ
_________________
)2eady? "A Royale with cheese"
Chew them out and spit them up. It's the way of the Nooblet. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Fett
Joined: 14 Nov 2006
|
| Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 8:46 am Post subject: |
|
|
| obi-wan-stefan wrote: |
| (white and red) ? |
Or gray and red (or just gray)?
Edit: nevermind, you already answered.
Fett |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Clone Commander Bacara
Joined: 18 Mar 2007
Location: Mygeeto UK Shooting: Ki-adi-mundi
|
| Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 9:29 am Post subject: |
|
|
Count me in. ::D:
_________________
DLF Join Today
Yuummm.....Chicken Fried Steak, I'm glad I don't have arteries - Ray Wise |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Battle Zombie Alita
Undead!
Joined: 06 May 2005
|
| Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 9:34 am Post subject: |
|
|
TPJ: Thanks for the contest. And, thanks to who let you run it.
_________________
 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
DestructiveZombie
Undead!
Joined: 23 Sep 2006
Location: City of Evil, Canada
|
| Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 3:31 pm Post subject: |
|
|
ok, sweet =D I think all my questions have been answered so far.
Now to think of a design ...
_________________
DeviantART|Brickshelf |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Durge
Joined: 13 Jan 2007
Location: United States A.K.A: The Durgeinator
|
| Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 7:43 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I'm having a builder's block... 
I've tried about two or three ideas and can't come up with anything yet. I'll come up with something sooner or later...
_________________
Administrator of DLF Forums |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Fett
Joined: 14 Nov 2006
|
| Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 8:11 pm Post subject: Re: The X-Wing Evolution Contest |
|
|
Question:
| ThePlasticJedi wrote: |
| Now, there are several downfalls of the X-wing, speed, agility, stealth and firepower are all issues that should be addressed. However, I do not require you to fix all of these problems |
| ThePlasticJedi wrote: |
| and can't be so small that it hinders the amount of rockets you are able to carry. |
If you don't need to cover all the problems, why can't you just make a smaller fighter that's speedy, fast, and stealthy? And the number of rockets isn't that big of deal since the normal X-wing could only carry 8 rockets... I gotta think of excuses, since I built a really neat small "X-Wing"
Fett |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
ThePlasticJedi
Maple Leaf Defender
Joined: 08 Aug 2005
Location: Vault 106
|
| Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 10:15 pm Post subject: Re: The X-Wing Evolution Contest |
|
|
| ThePlasticJedi wrote: |
| Now, there are several downfalls of the X-wing, speed, agility, stealth and firepower are all issues that should be addressed. However, I do not require you to fix all of these problems |
You read me wrong here, I meant all of
| Quote: |
| Speed, agility, stealth and firepower |
Those problems.
| Quote: |
| Also keep in mind that this is supposed to be a medium sized fighter. |
This still stands. This ship has to be big enough to have serious firepower, I don't want you to make another A-wing, as that's what the A-wing was built for.
TPJ
_________________
)2eady? "A Royale with cheese"
Chew them out and spit them up. It's the way of the Nooblet. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
CommanderJake
Joined: 11 Oct 2005
Location: England
|
| Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 4:40 am Post subject: |
|
|
Cool, one twintail, coming up.
And that's the real x-wing evolution, too...
_________________
http://www.ogame.org |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Kaiba
Joined: 31 Dec 2006
Location: Behind you Occupation: slob :P
|
| Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 4:45 am Post subject: |
|
|
WoW i`m in.
_________________
 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Fett
Joined: 14 Nov 2006
|
| Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 8:20 am Post subject: Re: The X-Wing Evolution Contest |
|
|
| ThePlasticJedi wrote: |
| ThePlasticJedi wrote: |
| Now, there are several downfalls of the X-wing, speed, agility, stealth and firepower are all issues that should be addressed. However, I do not require you to fix all of these problems |
You read me wrong here, I meant all of
| Quote: |
| Speed, agility, stealth and firepower |
Those problems.
| Quote: |
| Also keep in mind that this is supposed to be a medium sized fighter. |
This still stands. This ship has to be big enough to have serious firepower, I don't want you to make another A-wing, as that's what the A-wing was built for.
TPJ |
Alright, that means back to the drawing boards...
Fett |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
TurkGuy19
Anime Figure Flickr Floodr
Joined: 01 Aug 2005
Location: Planet Arus
|
| Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 11:20 am Post subject: |
|
|
To bad I don't have any LEGO with me, and wont have any until early may
Oh well, I don't like building in the Star Wars universe anyway
Good luck to everyone that is entering though!
_________________
 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
Chat
FAQ
Search
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
