competition

[the converterParticipant @theconverter]

hi all

after discussions with some off the members we have decided to run a little competition for ourselfs.

sorry but no prizes except for being the best as mag not involved ,this is just for fun as this has been organised by the members for the members.

rules and regulations for design competition.

design a boat/ship either of original design or alterations to existing design  

1. open to all members of all ages 

2.open to all classes of build experience from the novice to expert

3.open to all classes of boat/ship sail,tug,warship,static,rc etc…….   

 4. hand drawn or cad designs are permitted. due to copy right law no original plans can be submitted

5. closing date for all entries is APRIL 1ST 2009(no its not an april fools joke)

6.one week before closing date a reminder notice will be posted on the forum and to notify you when and were to post your designs.""""please do not post your designs before this date"""

7.all designs will then be posted on the forum for members to vote on there favourites to whittle them down to last three then our judge will pick the winner from the 3 finalist .

8.if you have any questions please PM me.

good luck and let the battle begin. 

  

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Great News

I have already started my design of a classic barrel back mahogany speedboat and I am looking forward to the contest.

Paul

[Phil AbbottParticipant @philabbott79958]

Quick question, drawings full size or can we scale.

[the converterParticipant @theconverter]

either full size or scale can be used which ever is better for the member

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Question, how exactly are we posting the plans on the site ?? At a miserable 250k or whatever?  I suppose this would do to give the basics of your design. My 1/4 size Noah`s Ark will never be done justice at only 250k.  My PAD tool is already busy (Pencil Aided Design-HB) 

Ashley

[the converterParticipant @theconverter]

hi ash

affraid have no control over download sizes will have to take that up with vinnie

posting will be done on this site in a new thread closer to deadline.

and given a lengthy deadline to give every one a chance to enter as well as continue with there winter projects its called multi tasking ash

ron

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Sorry Ron, Cant do multi tasking as I am a man. Ashley

[the converterParticipant @theconverter]

sorry ash forgot were not allowed to admit that

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Are we limited to one design or can we submit multiple entries?

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Good question. I would say one entry per person, personally…unless there are only 3 entries in which case you could bung in another few for interest ! (snowing here as well)   Ash

[the converterParticipant @theconverter]

and i thought you couldn’t multi task ash

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Curses !

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

As far as I can see only three people have commited to entering this competition.

Don’t be put off by the thought of being embarrased by the simplicity of your design or any lack of drafting skills as an origonal concept is far more valid than the ability to produce scale perfect drawings.

So come on chaps show a little spirit and don’t let the side down get your pencils out as we all have deep within us that little 10 year old who doodled boats during boring lessons…….dig deep into your memories and reserect one of these childhood concepts.

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

My design so far

still got along way to go

Paul

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Paul, If I actually make an ice breaker, and it actually works (assuming we have some more ice to break!)  i might submit that as my design. as fullfilling the novel and working aspect, not to mention cheap and easy.

Or I might see how it goes and continue my IKB idea……… electric though as I dont have the facilities for a custom steam plant.     Ashley

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Morning Ashley

An icebreaker would be an excellent choice for a design for someone with your wide experience of model building especially as it comes with a few inherent design problems as Bob has already pointed out.

Getting the balance of hull strength and engine power to overall size and weight will be a considerable challenge if you are to avoid creating an 2.5m, 250kg monster that can only be transported and launched by trailer.

As I am sat here writing this I have been thinking about the design and ultimate use of such a model and the problems that breaking ice involve and as I solve one problem that solution raises yet another problem.

This is a real challenge.

Paul

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Paul. Yes, a challenge…however I have a feeling that the only way to get one working is to build something and see what happens!   My design is going to be very crude, and so should allow mods in the light of failiure.    Ashley

[the converterParticipant @theconverter]

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