http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/8.page JForum - http://www.jforum.net [size=24]You GET TO Convert DA KOPTA!!![/size]

[size=18]The first Dakka Mekboy Challenge entry period is now closed, it is time for the all important public vote to narrow the entries down to the top 5 for the judges to vote on! To review the full rules for the contest [url=http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/222582.page]click here![/url]

Despite the fact that this challenge had such a narrow focus (only people with a Kopta model could really participate) we still got eleven fantastic entries for you guys to vote on. Kudos to the amazing work all the entrants accomplished!

We need you, the public to help choose our [b]FIVE[/b] finalists. This is your chance to let your voice be heard! Which ones are your favorites?[/size] [color=red][size=24]You can choose more than one model to vote for![/size][/color] [size=18]Vote for at LEAST one user, but feel free to throw votes around to any of the models. Remember that the goal of this challenge was to create the most innovative and cool Deffkopta model, the quality of the paintjob isn't technically an issue.

The top five entries with the highest number of votes after four days of public voting will become our finalists from which a winner will then be picked by a panel of judges. Pictures marked with a 'mod entry' watermark are not eligible for finals consideration but that doesn't mean you shouldn't still vote for them!!!


To see all the (full-sized) pics of the entries in the Dakka Gallery, [url=http://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/tag/1310-You%20Get%20To%20Convert%20Da%20Kopta.html]CLICK HERE[/url].

Good luck to everyone in the poll![/size]


[b]Entry 01_Kopta with Buzzsaw_by [url=http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/user/profile/10028.page]zinge[/url][/b]
[img]http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2008/12/17/13057_sm-Contest%2C%20Conversion%2C%20Dakka%20Mekboy%20Challenge%2C%20Deffkopta%2C%20Orks%2C%20Warhammer%2040%2C000%2C%20You%20Get%20To%20Convert%20Da%20Kopta.jpg[/img]
[b]Entry 01_Kopta with Buzzsaw_by [url=http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/user/profile/10028.page]zinge[/url][/b]


[b]Entry 02_Kopta Long-Winged Plane_by [url=http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/user/profile/10274.page]Thalor[/url][/b]
[img]http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2008/12/17/13058_sm-Contest%2C%20Conversion%2C%20Dakka%20Mekboy%20Challenge%2C%20Deffkopta%2C%20Orks%2C%20Warhammer%2040%2C000%2C%20You%20Get%20To%20Convert%20Da%20Kopta.jpg[/img]
[b]Entry 02_Kopta Long-Winged Plane_by [url=http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/user/profile/10274.page]Thalor[/url][/b]


[b]Entry 03_Transformer Kopta_by [url=http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/user/profile/9129.page]UsdiThunder[/url][/b]
[img]http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2008/12/17/13059_sm-Contest%2C%20Conversion%2C%20Dakka%20Mekboy%20Challenge%2C%20Deffkopta%2C%20Orks%2C%20Warhammer%2040%2C000%2C%20You%20Get%20To%20Convert%20Da%20Kopta.jpg[/img]
[b]Entry 03_Transformer Kopta_by [url=http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/user/profile/9129.page]UsdiThunder[/url][/b]


[b]Entry 04_Kopta with Windshield_by [url=http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/user/profile/8696.page]thekyle1231[/url][/b]
[img]http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2008/12/17/13060_sm-Contest%2C%20Deffkopta%2C%20Ersion.jpg[/img]
[b]Entry 04_Kopta with Windshield_by [url=http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/user/profile/8696.page]thekyle1231[/url][/b]


[b]Entry 05_Kopta with Jawbone_by [url=http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/user/profile/3370.page]Terry-Wrist[/url][/b]
[img]http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2008/12/17/13061_sm-Contest%2C%20Deffkopta%2C%20Ersion.jpg[/img]
[b]Entry 05_Kopta with Jawbone_by [url=http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/user/profile/3370.page]Terry-Wrist[/url][/b]


[b]Entry 06_Harley Buzzsaw Kopta_by [url=http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/user/profile/5845.page]Teek[/url][/b]
[img]http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2008/12/17/13062_sm-Contest%2C%20Deffkopta%2C%20Ersion.jpg[/img]
[b]Entry 06_Harley Buzzsaw Kopta_by [url=http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/user/profile/5845.page]Teek[/url][/b]


[b]Entry 07_Bi-plane Kopta_by [url=http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/user/profile/2977.page]Pirate_joe_666[/url][/b]
[img]http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2008/12/17/13063_sm-Conersion%2C%20Contest%2C%20Dakka%20Mekboy%20Challenge%2C%20Deffkopta%2C%20Orks%2C%20Warhammer%2040%2C000%2C%20You%20Get%20To%20Convert%20Da%20Kopta.JPG[/img]
[b]Entry 07_Bi-plane Kopta_by [url=http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/user/profile/2977.page]Pirate_joe_666[/url][/b]


[b]Entry 08_Kopta with Arms_by [url=http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/user/profile/9306.page]Amen Brick[/url][/b]
[img]http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2008/12/17/13064_sm-Conersion%2C%20Contest%2C%20Dakka%20Mekboy%20Challenge%2C%20Deffkopta%2C%20Orks%2C%20Warhammer%2040%2C000%2C%20You%20Get%20To%20Convert%20Da%20Kopta.jpg[/img]
[b]Entry 08_Kopta with Arms_by [url=http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/user/profile/9306.page]Amen Brick[/url][/b]


[b]Entry 09_Kopta Short-Winged Plane_by [url=http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/user/profile/4337.page]Pipboy101[/url][/b]
[img]http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2008/12/17/13065_sm-Contest%2C%20Deffkopta%2C%20Ersion.jpg[/img]
[b]Entry 09_Kopta Short-Winged Plane_by [url=http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/user/profile/4337.page]Pipboy101[/url][/b]


[b]Entry 10_Extended Tail Kopta_by [url=http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/user/profile/10158.page]Cypher871[/url][/b]
[img]http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2008/12/17/13066_sm-Contest%2C%20Deffkopta%2C%20Ersion.jpg[/img]
[b]Entry 10_Extended Tail Kopta_by [url=http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/user/profile/10158.page]Cypher871[/url][/b]


[b]Entry 11_Kopta Dirigible_by [url=http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/user/profile/299.page]Kilkrazy[/url][/b]
[img]http://images.dakkadakka.com/gallery/2008/12/17/13067_sm-Contest%2C%20Conversion%2C%20Dakka%20Mekboy%20Challenge%2C%20Deffkopta%2C%20Orks%2C%20Warhammer%2040%2C000%2C%20You%20Get%20To%20Convert%20Da%20Kopta.jpg[/img]
[b]Entry 11_Kopta Dirigible_by [url=http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/user/profile/299.page]Kilkrazy[/url][/b]



Well, the final judges' tallies have been completed and the winner (exactly as with the public vote) by unanimous decision was entry #6, the "harley" Kopta entered by [url=http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/user/profile/5845.page]Teek[/url].

The final judges' voting went as follows:

[b]First Place:[/b] Entry #6 by Teek.
[b]Second Place:[/b] Entry #2 by Thalor.
[b]Third Place:[/b] Entry #9 by Pipboy101.
[b]Fourth Place:[/b] Entry #10 by Cypher871.
[b]Fifth Place:[/b] Entry #1 by Zinge.


Congratulations to everyone who entered, you really all did an amazing job!



Thanks again to the sponsors for this challenge, Dakka user [url=http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/user/profile/6326.page]Daggermaw[/url] and [url=http://gorillatactics.org/joomla/]GorillaTactics.org[/url].

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I wish the arms one had a better pic. I need to see it!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/482239.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/482239.page GMT
I wish the arms one had a better pic. I need to see it![/quote]

You can't have the windshield answer until the public voting is over (cause the only person who knows for sure isn't allowed to reveal its his/her model)!!!


And as for the 'arms' pic, that's sadly the best image you're going to get of it. Apparently he/she only has a webcam available until after X-mas.


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I really like the Buzzsaw. I keep wondering what happens when the boy
tries to retract the blade...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/482250.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/482250.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/482254.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/482254.page GMT

You can vote for as many as you like!!!


Please everyone, read the rules!


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Retract the blade? Why would any self-respecting ork ever try to retract the blade?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/482308.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/482308.page GMT
These Koptaz look great, I voted for my favorite ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/482335.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/482335.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/482391.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/482391.page GMT
Honorable mention for the transformer and long arms, for being unique ideas!

(What is chained to the transformer?)]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/482409.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/482409.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/482429.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/482429.page GMT
Went over and voted in the gallery for each one as well... figured the 'coolness' counted.

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Besides, the conversion of #10 looks really subtle, as if it isn't a conversion at all and as I say: the best conversions are those that don't look like conversions at all! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/482553.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/482553.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/482558.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/482558.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/482647.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/482647.page GMT
Entry 11 - LOVE the concept, really original, definitely never seen anything like it. Love the engine on the back, very nice. Don't care much for the white weapons, or the cleanness of the painting, seems like it could use some more layers or something. Love all the orky plates and so on, very nice.

Entry 10 - Nice work done to add some interesting mods to the chopper concept. Love the chain going to the back blade. I also love the empty shell cases being ejected from the BS. Painting is nice, and eye catching. I also like the cross hair, and the little comm link arm on the helmet.

Entry 01 - Love the huge buzzsaw, it really looks like it's a part of the original model. I'm really keen to see this model painted up.

Entry 05 - Lots of neat concepts and conversions all over this one. The "wings" on the side of the model are a nice touch, and show some originality.

Entry 07 - LOVE the concept, you almost can't tell where the original choppa went, the big tell tale for me is the grey plastic. The WWI Biplane is a perfect idea for an Orky model, it's a shame they don't have something like this...

Entry 09 - Nice crisp paint job, interesting concept, everything really flows well on this model and it really looks like an orky model.

Entry 02 - Lovely creation, looks like a WWI fighter jet, Love the bomb on the back end. Not too impressed with that fact that the stabilizer rooter is still on the model, I think I would have removed that, just extended the tail, which is excellent BTW. Love the BS on the wings, really looks ACE.

Entry 04- Love the Canopy, looks like whatever you were doing worked out REALLY well. I must know your secret! I also like the reference to a more cartoony sort of whirlybird, reminds me of hannabarbara somehow.

Entry 08 - Can't really make anything out, the picture is WAY to blurry, so I'll reserve judgement.

Entry 06 - WOW, just WOW, really knocks my socks off. It's VERY clear that a ton of time and effort has been spent on this model already, can't wait to see it painted up. There is so much on this model that's well done, it's hard to list it all. I LOVE the WWI airplane engine, which appears to be scratch built. I also love the custom buzzsaw, and how it looks cool, yet usable. I LOVE the scratchbuild chainguns on the wings. The attention to detail shown on the rotter attachment is WAY cool. The pipes coming off the engine are also really neato. I also love the extended tail, and the use of elements to control the choppa instead of the original rear rotter.

Entry 03 - The transforming on this model is way cool, in addition to the grot on the wing. I'm having a hard time determing what parts come from the original choppa, maybe the rotter on top?

Although they are all excellent, I gotta cast my vote for Entry 06.
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well done guys hopefully when a chaos or marine one comes round i can indulge my love for walkers]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/482906.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/482906.page GMT
Even the Russian judges give it a 6.0. No wait, that's figure skating.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/483004.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/483004.page GMT
The photo is horrid and I expect will cost you votes. Even if your work is a masterpiece of hobby genius, there's no way we can tell. If you want to win one of these, you really really need to have a very clear image of your work.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/483067.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/483067.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/483111.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/483111.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/483228.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/483228.page GMT
very "battle of britain" lol]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/483270.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/483270.page GMT
With that said #6 was the best technical display of conversion and originality. #10 was a runner up. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/483564.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/483564.page GMT

Fantastic work!!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/483889.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/483889.page GMT FTW!

Entry 06 was great too though. as was the long wing. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/483931.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/483931.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/483936.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/483936.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/484115.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/484115.page GMT
It's a pity the picture of no.8 is so blurry. It looks like it might be a really neat conversion if you could see it properly.

I know it's not in the letter of the rules but could no.8 be allowed to enter a revised picture?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/484350.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/484350.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/484359.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/484359.page GMT
It's a pity the picture of no.8 is so blurry. It looks like it might be a really neat conversion if you could see it properly.

I know it's not in the letter of the rules but could no.8 be allowed to enter a revised picture?[/quote]


I would gladly substitute his current pic, but the fact is, he just doesn't have the ability to take a better pic right now.

]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/484556.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/484556.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/484693.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/484693.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/485038.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/485038.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/485619.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/485619.page GMT TO bad its not painted yet. Lots of good work here over all. Short wing was nice as well. Toss up for me. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/485962.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/485962.page GMT
Hopefully members will post pictures of their painted models when they are finished.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/485977.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/485977.page GMT ...............]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/486424.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/486424.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/487155.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/487155.page GMT
Looks like the votes have gone in favor of one of the more complex "harley" conversion.

I for one like the guy with the windshield. reminds me of the "KIOWA WARRIOR" that the US Army still uses as I was in an Army Aviation unit for several years..

Great Job everybody!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/487365.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/487365.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/489125.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/489125.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/490038.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/490038.page GMT I think that you can see the results from the vote thingie at the top, but I'm still wondering who did what. Tons of really nice work done on these, it would be shame to not know who to praise for these conversions....]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/490342.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/490342.page GMT
That just shows you the finalists...
[quote=yakface]The top five entries with the highest number of votes after four days of public voting will become our finalists from which a winner will then be picked by a panel of judges. [/quote]]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/490378.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/490378.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/493364.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/493364.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/494253.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/494253.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/495846.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/495846.page GMT
The final judges' tallies have been completed and the winner (exactly as with the public vote) by unanimous decision was entry #6, the "harley" Kopta entered by [url=http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/user/profile/5845.page]Teek[/url]. Congrats to Teek for his amazing model and his win. I fear his amazing abilities make him the instant front-runner for any Mekboy challenges we do in the future!


FYI, the final judges' voting went as follows:

[b]First Place:[/b] Entry #6 by Teek.
[b]Second Place:[/b] Entry #2 by Thalor.
[b]Third Place:[/b] Entry #9 by Pipboy101.
[b]Fourth Place:[/b] Entry #10 by Cypher871.
[b]Fifth Place:[/b] Entry #1 by Zinge.


Congratulations to everyone who entered, you really all did an amazing job! All of the entrants screen names have been added to their pictures, so scroll back up to the first post in this thread to see a full list of who entered which models.


To see more amazing hi-rez pictures of Teek's winning entry, you can view them [url=http://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/images-5845-934_Deff%20Kopta%20Conversion.html]HERE[/url] in the Dakka Gallery.


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Thanks to the 8 people who saw the appalling photo and still voted for me. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/495946.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/495946.page GMT
Thanks to the 8 people who saw the appalling photo and still voted for me. [/quote]


I, for one, am very interested to see what a better picture of your model looks like!


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His Harley is a superb scratch-build conversion that retains the core of the original Kopta and is very Orky in conception.

Congratulations to all the entrants. Every model has a great idea in it.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/496146.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/496146.page GMT
I plan on further converting my plane, adding some bullets like Cypher871's, and clipping and plating the stabilizer rotor like BigToof suggested. I had thought to do that originally, but I entered kinda last minute and wore myself out. I'll post pics of it when I get it painted, that may be some time though.. I have a lot on my painting plate.

Thalor
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I had a blast working on my entry, from concept to finishing touches. Getting a chance to set the brush aside and showcase knife and glue was a great change of pace. There are a lot of great ideas and tons of creativity in this thread, and I look forward to seeing what everybody can come up with next time.

Thanks again, everyone!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/499852.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/499852.page GMT DD admins for giving us all the opportunity to 'show off' our conversion talents and well done the rest of you for some inspired models. I particularly liked the 2 Aeroplane entries and actually voted for both of them and Teeks entry too.

As for my entry I was kinda going for a [b]Huey Cobra[/b] look which I think I managed to achieve whilst still making it look [color=green][b]Orky[/b][/color]...I did leave it till the last few days before the competition finished to finally get my butt in gear and actually make a start on my entry (despite the best of intentions and making the initial 'cuts' weeks before hand Work just got in the way). If I had to do it again I wouldn't bother with the paint job...it was very quick and only really to help show off some of the detail (which Zinge did just as well with a whitewash).

I fully intend to finish the paint job properly but if any of you would like a better look at the model here's the link to my gallery:

[url]http://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/images-10158-977_Deff%20Kopta%20Competition.html[/url]



I must pass on my compliments to everyone that voted for my entry but especially to [color=lightblue][b]Malika2[/b][/color] for his kind comments.

[quote]...the conversion of #10 looks really subtle, as if it isn't a conversion at all and as I say: the best conversions are those that don't look like conversions at all![/quote]
Subtlety is my thing in conversions...I like to make them look like they were originally designed the way they finally look. Compliments such as yours are worth a hundred wins, so thank you very much.

I very much look forward to pitting my talents against you all in future competitions...keep on convertin'.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/500338.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/500338.page GMT
the Conversion is still a DeffKopta underneath. I glued gundam Wing Zero parts to it to make the conversion. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/503801.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/503801.page GMT
]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/503820.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/503820.page GMT i liked the one that Thalor converted to look like a plane, it inspired my 2nd kopta squadron the first are regular the third will be another form of flying contraption (I'm looking for ideas) i also wanna give congrats to u too Teek]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/521669.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/224934/521669.page GMT