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I guess you can put my name down, I'm not sure what I'll do yet.

probably end up volunteering to judge

Thanks Dr for getting this thread up so quick!

LDD: I'll put you down and then you can have 10 weeks to come up with an excuse.

Or, give it a go. It doesn't have to be a huge piece of terrain. The only limit on size is for the Ordinary items, it's a reasonably small limit, and only one of them needs to stay in one piece.

Good to have you on board OMN, one way or another.

I was a scout = Be prepared.

So how about something like the picture below? Obviously, I'd need a second base item, but is that the relative level of 'almost just right' you are after?

 Dr H wrote:
LDD: I'll put you down and then you can have 10 weeks to come up with an excuse.

Or, give it a go. It doesn't have to be a huge piece of terrain. The only limit on size is for the Ordinary items, it's a reasonably small limit, and only one of them needs to stay in one piece.

Good to have you on board OMN, one way or another.

I was a scout = Be prepared.

10 weeks for an excuse thats going to be tough but I might just be able to come up with one by then

10 Weeks for an excuse means a very elaborate excuse ...

Hmm, I actually have an idea this time. So, provisionally in. But it will be a small piece. Maybe attached to a much bigger piece.

 OneManNoodles wrote:
10 Weeks for an excuse means a very elaborate excuse ...

Hey I don't like to do things by halves

You can do it LDD. We all have faith in you.

Yeah, that's the sort of thing, Grimdork.

Welcome aboard, Red. Good luck.

You can put me down but ehh.. only if you want. I tend to get distracted with these competitions and lose track.

That's what we like to hear, GrimDork, enthusiasm.
Welcome aboard and good luck.

I got it an idea.

I wonder how fast HK can send bricks out?

I knew you'd come up with a cracking theme Dr H - but I'm still in the same place I was for the last round, that is called - Lack of Inspiration... hmmmmmmmmm.............

seems everything i have thought about using so far is too small...

was thinking about modular PVC pipelines, but as the Doctor used them as an examples, seems like a bad idea.

 Dr H wrote:

Spoiler:

that is creepy as hell. what movie is it from? because the subtitles don't seem to fit at all...

bold prediction #1: a diorama or very large piece ( bigger than 1' x 1') wins this contest...

Size doesn't matter. I voted yours best on last round G'S. And I am assistant judge.

I think Grimsby is a perfect example. All he needs is a drinking straw for a bit of pipework.

I was thinking last night about a toilet roll insert and a car cleaning sponge making a tree. 10 weeks to make it look good and as much of any other material as you like.! I would give you a run for your money.

Remember one object can be cut to bits. Get hold of a cassette and a disused printer cartridge and the sky is the limit.

One of the big points on these competitions is to gain inspiration so never be afraid to steal ideas. Use the pipe idea, but twist it make it your own. Blow us all away.

Good luck everyone looking forward to this.

@LDD personally I want at least a "the dragon ate my homework. " level from you.

Attempt #1.(not nailed together)
1) I have no more of the "floor" that I used in this mock up, so still have to find something else suitable for it (if I am going to be making more than one piece, which is kinda the point).
2) I need to use 2 different household items, so far I am using a frame and offcuts/scrap, so will have to find something to use as adornments to meet the critera.
(the rectangle piece in the middle of the left picture is the same height as a bulkhead)




(?) Every buttress is to have a ladder. If I was to build them using Staples, would this count as the 2nd everyday item?


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Oh, thats inspiring trollmeat. Those triangular objects...home depot wooden wedges? Brilliant idea...made me consider wooden cloth pegs...hmmm

They are the lil bits that get cut off when tipping a 2*4 stake (so they are hard wood, where the picture frame and offcuts which make the rest of the base are pine).

The buttresses were inspired by Shadowbadger post, and I've shamelessly stolen the idea as they are exactly what I was looking for to solve my raising the floor level issues.

ah i see... for the hobby it is essential not to overlook the small items that litter our way...i´ve collceted nice transport aids at ikea... plastic stuff even that you would find exactly where you might have found your picture frames......coincidences, coincidences

OOOOooo potential to use a treasure trove of wee scraps and unusual pieces... I like this very much! some awesome ideas coming along already.... I am going to get my idea out of my head tonight and make a start on putting something together!

Ok this is where I am at I am thinking alien invasion or a more elaborate idea a worm hole appeared in my man cave and it now dwells in an alternative dimension.

Although the dragon idea ain't bad have not used a fantasy twist in my project excuses yet, so many decisions and so little time.

Any excuses come to mind please jot them down and send them to " to lazy to think of something and see it through ", although I probably won't read them as I can't be bothered

er...well you could save the time for an excuse and slap and glue stuff to stuff...

Woot, I see my bottle bar got a mention, however it's a rum bottle not whisky! Also yes the bottle is most certainly left intact, didn't want to mess about cutting through very thick glass for the sake of my fingers.

Oh how I wish this theme had happened before I built the second one, I feel a little crazy doing a third...



That one is a gin bottle again making a feature of the fact that it's a bar made from an alcohol bottle, and the inherent qualities such as the raised lettering and using the lid for the sign.

Might see if I can come up with another piece, seeing as I've got a decent length of deadline!

empting one would be possible in the time frame...

 Viktor von Domm wrote:
er...well you could save the time for an excuse and slap and glue stuff to stuff...

Now what would be the fun in that plus I would have nothing to do for the other 6 and half weeks


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 Ignatius-Grulgor wrote:
Woot, I see my bottle bar got a mention, however it's a rum bottle not whisky! Also yes the bottle is most certainly left intact, didn't want to mess about cutting through very thick glass for the sake of my fingers.

Oh how I wish this theme had happened before I built the second one, I feel a little crazy doing a third...



That one is a gin bottle again making a feature of the fact that it's a bar made from an alcohol bottle, and the inherent qualities such as the raised lettering and using the lid for the sign.

Might see if I can come up with another piece, seeing as I've got a decent length of deadline!

Now this is genius " I need to drink honey its a necessity for my hobby now past me the other bottle " I like this mans style

Ooohhh - this sounds cracking. Reading the Necromunda novels at the mo and really fancy doing some Downtown n the Sump themed scenary. Count me in!! Off to rumage through my recycling bins.... lol

 lone dirty dog wrote:

 Viktor von Domm wrote:
er...well you could save the time for an excuse and slap and glue stuff to stuff...

Now what would be the fun in that plus I would have nothing to do for the other 6 and half weeks

er....painting....naaawwww...that´d be too easy an answer...
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by the way... i think i have some pieces found already... say Dr. H... or Cam... the second piece...necessarily a different item altogether or could be twins?

Again i try.(making background for winners )
40K Shield generator station/ Radar station

3 pieces ordinary stuff.
1x Cover the light bulb
2x Cover from gift pen

oh... nice shaped object...that will look good painted...

Hey Dr H.


I want my Bonus Points please.




Anyway, moving on...

Created a precision tooled end cap for the water/fuel/'thing' tank.




And some strengthening bands out of a cereal packet.

@Viktor von Domm - yes.
Cover light bulb is antique item. About 35+ years old. When i see it may end as garbage, I take it.
Shaping is really perfect.