YORF's 1st Annual RBG Contest

[Eagle3]

That's right, first annual baby. If this works out well then we'll have another. :D

Da Rulez:

1 - Open to all YORF members with the exception of Admins and Moderators.

2 - One entry per member.

3 - Designs must be original. Clones, up/down scales, scale models not
allowed. This is to be a creation of your mind, not someone else.

4 - Designs must be built and at least two photos submitted, one
static and one launch photo.

5 - Open to all types of Rocket Boosted Glider types, i.e. BG, RG,
RCRG, Parasite, etc

6 - Winner to be determined by poll vote. You must be a registered
forum member to vote.

7 - Voting period will begin 7/15/2009 until 7/29/2009. That means you have a month to get your entry in. The heat's on!

8 - Designs remain the property of the contestants.

9 - Prizes to be awarded to top finishers. The prize list will be published soon and there is some sweet stuff to be won! I kinda wish Scott would fire me as an Admin. :D

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This thread is for discussing the contest. The contest is meant to be fun, so pink book lawyers will probably get abused. ;)
A separate thread will be created for contestants to post their entries. Puleeze keep the OT posts out of these threads. Create a new thread in Free For All if you must.

[rokitflite]

Not enough time! If its gonna be once a year give us a few months... :(

[mycrofte]

I have several in mind. One I am actively working on now!

[Eagle3]

The admins have taken time from drinking Scotc... er... tweaking the vbulletin code to convene a special rulez committee meeting and have decided to extend the build time for the contest. You have roughly 10 weeks now. Now if you'll excuse me. I have code to get back to. :D

[Ltvscout]

I'm wondering if anyone is working on designs for this contest? We have a lot of great prizes which are listed here:

http://www.oldrocketforum.com/showthread.php?t=5211

Remember, voting on designs is set to start on July 15th.

[Nuke Rocketeer]

I'm wondering if anyone is working on designs for this contest? We have a lot of great prizes which are listed here:

http://www.oldrocketforum.com/showthread.php?t=5211

Remember, voting on designs is set to start on July 15th.

Between household maintenance work, HS graduations/parties, sports, scouts, and work, I barely have enough time for sleep. Maybe next year!!

[FlyBack]

I'm wondering if anyone is working on designs for this contest?

I am... but I doubt it will be flown in time to enter. It is at the "two weeks" stage... and you know how that goes.

Regards

DJ

[mycrofte]

Most of the stuff I came up with ended up being a redesign of something...

[rokitflite]

Cool contest, great prizes and a great forum, but with NARAM coming up and several complex models to build and some of the conditions (Clones, up/down scales, scale models not allowed), I'm not going to qualify to enter. Hopefully the next one will go for several months and include some of the winter "building" months ;) .

[kevinj]

Does this count?
http://fliskits.com/services/dom/2003/03march/johnson_foxy_bg.htm

[chanstevens]

Can it be a modification/bash of an existing kit? I converted a popular BG to RGB and could submit it fairly soon.

[Eagle3]

Kevin - Yes
Chan - No (ref rule 3)

[mycrofte]

So, does my miniature AstroBlaster count? I made it the same scale as the Starlight Sparrow, since it flew so well. It has no R/C so I call it AstroGlider. And, with no plans, I had to guess on everything from pictures.

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu15/Mycrofte/Current%20Build/Astro_Glider_B.jpg

[jflis]

HHmmmm, I should enter the FlisKits Nanite....

It qualifies per rule #3:

3 - Designs must be original. Clones, up/down scales, scale models not
allowed. This is to be a creation of your mind, not someone else.

:D :D :D :D

[DANLK66]

I just posted pics of the new glider I designed in another post. I will have to do a write up and submit it. :)

[Eagle3]

So, does my miniature AstroBlaster count? I made it the same scale as the Starlight Sparrow, since it flew so well. It has no R/C so I call it AstroGlider. And, with no plans, I had to guess on everything from pictures.

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu15/Mycrofte/Current%20Build/Astro_Glider_B.jpg

See rule 3

[mycrofte]

Well, after doing some research, I think it is about as original as anyone can get. Over the years, if you look, just about every shape, size, and type has already been done. So, all I can do, is let the judges decide...

[Eagle3]

Scott and I have discussed it and decided to postpone the end of the contest. Lack of entrants and and over abundance of prizes pretty much necessitates we hold off. We'll probably close it shortly after NARAM, but as soon as we have a solid date I'll post it here. For now, continue to submit your entries.

[STRMan]

I'm glad the contest is continuing. I've just come up with an original idea (at least original to me!) for a RBG and I am going to give it a try.

[Ltvscout]

I'm glad the contest is continuing. I've just come up with an original idea (at least original to me!) for a RBG and I am going to give it a try.
That's great! The more, the merrier. ;)

[mycrofte]

Even if mine was the only entry, I wouldn't expect all that stuff. I say hold any left over prizes until next year. But, I would like for there to be at least three entries for top 3 spots...

[timorley]

I'm glad it's continuing too. I hadn't noticed the contest until this past weekend. Might motivate me to finish my scratch glider project.

[DANLK66]

Now I feel bad for being the only one to read the rules and actually do something.

[FlyBack]

Now I feel bad for being the only one to read the rules and actually do something.

I think you rate a consolation prize. Your's was the only entry before the deadline and within the rules. Nice looking model too! However, with the deadline being extended I might actually have some competition for you... soon, two weeks for sure. :) Build thread here (http://forums.rocketshoppe.com/showthread.php?t=5219).

Regards,

FlyBack

[DANLK66]

I would agree.

[mycrofte]

I think you rate a consolation prize. Your's was the only entry before the deadline and within the rules. Nice looking model too! However, with the deadline being extended I might actually have some competition for you... soon, two weeks for sure. :) Build thread here (http://forums.rocketshoppe.com/showthread.php?t=5219).

Regards,

FlyBack


Gee, thanx. I'll just burn mine in the backyard then...

[FlyBack]

mycrofte


Your AstroGlider is a very nice looking model. Please don't burn it. You could probably even convert it to R/c using the AR6400 DSM2 6CH Ultra-Micro Receiver/ESC by Spektrum (http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=SPMAR6400). However, I think the admins have spoken...

See rule 3

Regards,

FlyBack

[mycrofte]

Well, I don't know who the admins are. And I don't see how the other entry is any more original than mine. The other entry looks like a modified Manta to me?!?

That was why I stated that after 50 years of design, just about every shape and type has been done in one form or another. But, if the judges say so, then so be it...

[Ltvscout]

Well, I don't know who the admins are. And I don't see how the other entry is any more original than mine. The other entry looks like a modified Manta to me?!?

That was why I stated that after 50 years of design, just about every shape and type has been done in one form or another. But, if the judges say so, then so be it...
I am the site owner and Eagle3 (Buzz Nau) is my trusty assistant/admin/moderator. Buzz put this contest together, I just helped secure most of the prizes.

Buzz stated your entry violates rule #3 which clearly states up/down scales of existing designs are not allowed. We decided to extend the length of the contest due to the lack of entries. You're more than welcome to submit another design.

[mycrofte]

Well, now I know.

And knowing is half the battle...

[DANLK66]

What is the end date for the contest now?

[Eagle3]

November 14.

[DANLK66]

Thanks

[rokitflite]

Is there gonna be a second annual contest??? I'm ready for this year! :D

[zog139]

I'm sorry that I missed this last time around , so I am also curious to know if you might do this again ?

[Ltvscout]

I'm not inclined to do it due to the tepid response the first time around. We even extended the contest by a few months!

[rokitflite]

I'm not inclined to do it due to the tepid response the first time around. We even extended the contest by a few months!


Too bad.

[zog139]

What a shame, I know "running" stuff can be a pain, but sometimes.......... at least in my expierience you have to do things a couple times to get something rolling ?


Did you get volunteers for prizes last time ? I've been on this forum for a while now but somehow missed this the first time around.

[foose4string]

I missed it somehow too. Since this is a relatively new forum section, I often forget to check out the threads here. I don't have any glider ideas ATM, but I'm getting the itch to do something original for a change. Another glider contest might be just the ticket to get the creative juices flowing.

[Ltvscout]

For those talking about wanting another RGB contest, read post 36 in this thread.

[SecretSquirrel]

I understand how you feel, Scott. The last couple of contests we did for Squirrel Works , we had very light interest. In fact, the last contest generated more complaints than entries. That really puts a damper on things and plans for any future contests are on hold.