T-Jack's scratchbuilding challenge- for the daring only!

[Anonymous]

is there a penalty for unilaterally adjusting the rules?

[timthechef]

I may just have to give this a try! It sounds like a great challenge. If we het enough participents maybe Model Railroader will pick it up and put it in the mag a few months down the road!

[Anonymous]

Well the train show is in town (Plano) this weekend so maybe I can do it during the week. I love scratchbuilding....I suck...but I love it.

[ICRR1964]

I can almost smell the garbage in the trash can FundyN, thats really nice looking.

[tangerine-jack]

QUOTE: Originally posted by FundyNorthern

You're not the boss of me!



Bob Woodrow

[bow][bow] ommmm ommmm ommmm...................

Sigh, maybe someday I can aspire to such greatness, but until then I'll keep on chugging away at my humble and insignificant efforts.

Did I mention you are my personal model railroad hero? Greater than Furlow, greater than Olsen! Greater than...........well you get the picture.

[waltersrails]

i agree icmr1964 and fundynorthern

[Anonymous]

You're not the boss of me!



Bob Woodrow

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by tangerine-jack
You are allowed 3x5 index cards only and one aluminum can. To clarify, that is 64 square feet, 8 foot on a side.

It wouldn't be a CHALLENGE if it were easy![;)]

OK now that I go back and read it says 8 foot square. Yes that is a bit more manageble on the size. Still pretty easy. And can still have it done in a half hour.

THen if I took time to to cut out trim and stuff. Still have it done with in a Day.

Thanks for giving me something to do tomorrow.

James.

[tangerine-jack]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Student of Big Sky Blue

Is that all????

3X5 Index cards???

What are we allowed for bracing as soon as you paint it its going to warp. 8 Square feet??? thats 2 ft X4 ft. little cramped don't you think? Most out houses I know are bigger.

In the end, This isn't challenging eneugh. I can have what you propose finished in half an hour.

James.

You are allowed 3x5 index cards only and one aluminum can. To clarify, that is 64 square feet, 8 foot on a side.

It wouldn't be a CHALLENGE if it were easy![;)]

[Anonymous]

Is that all????

3X5 Index cards???

What are we allowed for bracing as soon as you paint it its going to warp. 8 Square feet??? thats 2 ft X4 ft. little cramped don't you think? Most out houses I know are bigger.

In the end, This isn't challenging eneugh. I can have what you propose finished in half an hour.

James.

[tangerine-jack]

Politics? Hmmm, not a bad idea, but I did just edit the challenge and I do issue an apology for it's original wording. I think I became a victim of the "think before you post syndrome"

So, with that misfire cleared, I bet mine is the worst entry of all! I know I sure can't scratchbuild for poop, but it would be fun to try on a little building.

[warner brook]

good afternoon
t-j must be or should be a politician he sure did the old back pedal bit real quick.

[tangerine-jack]

WHOA! I'm not claiming to judge anybody, perhaps my wording was not taken as I meant it to be, always a problem in print. I was trying to spark a good natured challenge, something simple to break the winter blues. If anyone does not participate, then I for one will not label them as anything derogatory.

No, it dosen't matter how bad it looks! The idea is to challenge your creativity, not your skills.

[ICRR1964]

A challenge huh? Does it matter how bad it looks T-jack? I'll try and get it done to the rules, but this is not my cup of tea, but I will give it a shot!

[selector]

Exclude me out.

[tangerine-jack]

Ok, I am issuing an official challenge to all Model Railroaders to construct a small watchman style shanty from scratch. Here are the rules:

1. Can be any scale you decide or model in.
2. Must be no larger than a scale 8ft square (64 square feet) and have at least one door and one window
3. The only authorized materials are 3x5 index cards and aluminum can, plus glue and paint.
4. Store-bought material except for paint and glue is forbidden. This includes door and window castings, Evergreen styrene or brass shapes.
5. Post the photo of your completed structure by 20 Jan on this forum.
6. After 20 January put the structure on your layout and brag about it.


I’ll have my entry done, will you? Let’s see who is up to the challenge. There are no prizes, so build to the best of your ability and don’t worry what anybody thinks.

Oh yes, Bob Bordreau is automatically not eligible- he’s got nothing to prove.