CONTEST 2009
February 17, 2009
Full Steam Ahead’s
Craftsman Structure Building Contest 2009
I am proud to present my first building contest. I have designed the contest to be of interest to all modellers … there is something in it for everyone.
Deadlines:
Entries close on October 1st, 2009
Winners will be announced on November 1st, 2009
Prizes:
All entries will receive a coupon for $10 off their next regularly priced Full Steam Ahead kit.
$250 in Full Steam Ahead Merchandise - 1st Place
$150 in Full Steam Ahead Merchandise – 2nd Place
$100 in Full Steam Ahead Merchandise – 3rd Place
Contest Kit Prices:
To provide an incentive to those that would like to participate I have included the following special price deals:
$120 for any 2 kits (not including the Limited Edition Kits)
$149 for 1 Limited Edition Kit and any other kit
$190 for 2 Limited Edition Kits
NOTE: prices include shipping
Payment:
- My preferred method of payment is by cheque or money order (it saves me a few dollars in Paypal fees). Call me or email me your order when you drop the cheque or money order in the mail.
- Paypal – hit the buttons on my website and I will refund you the difference.
- Paypal – send me a direct payment to joe@fullsteamahead.ca
Rules:
- Combine 2 or more Full Steam Ahead kits. You can kitbash them or keep them separate …it is up to you.
- Use only the castings and parts that come with the kits.
- You may change or add any signage.
- You may add scenery (rock, trees, water, grass, dirt, etc).
- You may include vehicles and figures.
- You can even use the boxes.
- Send up to 10 photos (by email, or photo CD) by October 1st, 2009.
Judging
(Can be very subjective but follow the suggestions below to guide your building and designing process)
Build a model/diorama that follows the following criteria in the 3 AREA’s listed below:
AREA 1 “The Scene”
a) Do the colours complement or enhance each other?
b) Is it composed to focus the viewer’s attention?
c) Is there a flow or movement to guide the viewer’s eye through the scene?
d) Are the proportions appealing and appropriate?
e) Does it captivate the audience?
AREA 2 “The Story”
a) Is there an “inherent meaning” that is interwoven in your scene (eg. Is there a meaning beyond the model)?
b) Does it make you think of something you’d almost forgotten?
c) Does it stand out in a crowd?
d) Is it set in a specific time and place?
e) Is there an element of truth or humour?
AREA 3 “Originality/Uniqueness/Innovation”
a) Does it make others say, “Why didn’t I think of that?”
b) Is there a creative/novel use of all elements in the kits?
c) Will others use your ideas and techniques?
d) Your model is organized and built into an innovative and unique construction?
Contact Joe if you have any questions … joe@fullsteamahead.ca
Troels Kirk Cannery
February 2, 2009
Hi All:
I thought I would post a few photos of my latest kit I am working on. (Yes, I am still plugging away on the Ridgeway Station)
The kit started off with an inspiring model by Troels Kirk. I added another building with a connecting walkway ala John Steinbeck and “Cannery Row”. A lot of the windows will be tilting (could you imagine the smell of a cannery without tilting windows?)
My first stage are papermockups and redesigning. I have designed and redesigned the larger structure several times but have finally settled on this configuration.
I have ordered a few different tanks to sit at the back of the large building to act as brind holders.
There are lots of details (staircases, vents, pipes, lightening rods, seagulls, lobster traps, signs).
Please keep following along and if you have any suggestions, old photos or a great idea email me with your comments. joe@fullsteamahead.ca
Here are a few photos of my test build of the new Cannery kit I am working on. I hope to have it ready for early summer. It will be limited to 100 kits and the price tag will be well below $150 dollars. Email me if you are interested on being on a waiting list. Thanks, Joe
