Free Model #3

[Stev0]

Originally Posted by David H

It would be a terrible terrible thing for someone to use common sense and and a bit of initiative when building a free model.

I for one go through life with my brain in neutral awaiting fresh instructions for the big voice.

I mean all those drivers of machines with opaque windows must find it reassuring to pilot their vehicles oblivious to outside conditions!

D

Yeah I see what you mean. Guess the next marathon we have in the city, I'll grab a cab at the next corner and get out a block before the finish line. Oh wait, they have rules against that.

[CJTK1701]

Originally Posted by Stev0

This is rather amusing now.

Just have the free model competition by removing the ... 'build exactly the way the instructions state' rules and just leave the Free Model and Link to free download rule.

I love how people get offended when the obvious is stated... Love it. All despite the fact that the builds are great and the many of participants.

I'll answer the question before it is asked, I am not in the competition because I either recolor, add extra detail or have already built what I have without progress pictures. If I could post pictures of a couple of builds I would... like Nobi's T55 and Cromwell recolors and extra details. I never asked permission and so I won't post pictures. C'est la vie.

I'm all for 'do it your own way', which is why I like so many of the builds here when they stray from the instructions in favor of extra detail.

I don't think anyone's wragging on you, I sure wasn't it was just a matter of clarification. If you felt that someone was breaking the rules, that's fine. I'm all for keeping things legit. Many were just curious.

I was curious because I wasn't sure about the transparent grill that come with the model, even though it is stated in the directions. Ii wasn't quite sure how pure people wanted this to be.

I guess the reason for these competitions in the first place is for everyone to have fun, so I don't think it's a big deal.

Sorry if I ruffled your feathers. Not intended.

Keep on Trekkin!

[Stev0]

No rufflage ... it's just my observation.

I do like the builds. I encourage alternate builds... (oh god I refuse to use the term 'outside the box').

To shout out names would not be a good thing because thats when the ruffling of plumage begins and where the excrement strikes the rotating cooling device.

I'm getting the feeling that someone should create one of those funny pictures of someone pointing with the caption 'HERESY!' and include it in a quote of nearly everything I post.

[Peter the Ingrate]

I wonder if people troll because they have an inferiority complex or whether they do it because they are inferior.

[logicman]

Originally Posted by Peter the Ingrate

I wonder if people troll because they have an inferiority complex or whether they do it because they are inferior.

Some people troll because they just love fishing from boats.

Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day.
Give a man a fishing rod and
he'll bitch about the poor quality of the monofilament.

[/end hijack]

[CJTK1701]

Originally Posted by logicman

Some people troll because they just love fishing from boats.

Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day.
Give a man a fishing rod and
he'll bitch about the poor quality of the monofilament.

[/end hijack]

[paulhbell]

I am sorry CJTK1701, I don't agree, I was 'wragging' on StevO. If StevO thinks that some builds break the comp rules, then he should say which ones and why. He should not come out in the public forum and make accusations, then not say why, but he should have sent PM's to the members that he thought were breaking the rules.

As for my build I want to withdraw from the comp, this was about 'fun', but after this I don't want to take part. I will still build Skips car and carry on with the build thread as 'I' am enjoying that.

To everyone else in the comp, good luck guys, all good builds.

[Peter the Ingrate]

Trolls 1 - Legit Players 0

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in order for a competition to be fair the rules have to be specific and enforced. neither of which has happened in this one. i think that at this point it should sayit needs to be a bout kits freely available and let everyone have at it and have fun. every build i have look at has been awsome and i applaud everyones effort.

[Stev0]

Originally Posted by Peter the Ingrate

I wonder if people troll because they have an inferiority complex or whether they do it because they are inferior.

Trolling is the deliberate posting to elicit anger in forums.

Posting obvious observations to the ignorant or blind is necessary at times.

[col. kurtz]

as mark has said i think this should be taken up with toddlea and the individual people via p.m. if my entry is one please feel free to let me know i carnt see how as my model is as clever designed and has not been modifiyed in any way

[Stev0]

Originally Posted by paulhbell

I am sorry CJTK1701, I don't agree, I was 'wragging' on StevO. If StevO thinks that some builds break the comp rules, then he should say which ones and why. He should not come out in the public forum and make accusations, then not say why, but he should have sent PM's to the members that he thought were breaking the rules.

As for my build I want to withdraw from the comp, this was about 'fun', but after this I don't want to take part. I will still build Skips car and carry on with the build thread as 'I' am enjoying that.

To everyone else in the comp, good luck guys, all good builds.

To come out and point fingers at individuals is not a good idea. To say "Some people in here are not following the contest rules, ***I'M NOT GOING TO NAME NAMES*** but contestants should check their works to see that they are following the guidelines set forth. This is like the 3rd contest and so far the better entries have not built models as per the stated rules.

If you feel you model is not following the rules then perhaps you knew you were not following the rules. People are asked to vote for the builds, they should be aware that there are some entries that are outside of those rules.

Sounds like someone's Tour De Paper suddenly got drug screening.

Originally Posted by Peter the Ingrate

Trolls 1 - Legit Players 0

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[cgutzmer]

Really all this is completely moot. The issue has been brought to The contest runners attention. It IS his contest and he can run it how he sees fit.

I do however suggest all entrants completely review all the rules set forth and make sure you are in compliance with them - makes sense doesnt it?
Chris

p.s. Why in the *(^%&%^$#*&(^ is it steveo's job to police all the builds? It most certainly is not his job. However he could tell Todd via PM and Todd could make his judgement calls... but telling steveo that he has to do it? I seriously dont think thats for him to do (or anyone else unless they so desire)

This is about FUN and finding some awesome free builds.

[paulhbell]

Thank you replying StevO. I do understand where you are coming from, regarding the rules. I just got caught up with the argument and I should not have had a go at you. So I am making a very public appology. SORRY.

As for the comp, I have read the rules. The only rule that I can see being a problem, is if skip can't get the files out in time. So if it's ok with everyone else I withdraw my last statment, about pulling out of the comp. Of course if skip has a delay and can't get the file online in time I will withdraw.

[David H]

For my part I mooted the legality of some variations to my build of the Canon kit early in the build thread, precisely:

"Hope my little tweaks are within the rules and spirit of the building competition? Please don't refrain from letting me know!"

Since I received nothing but praise and encouragement from fellow modellers I don' see a problem (yet!).

D