1'2 Challenge?

[Ian MacMillan]

I'd be in for a 144sq challenge. I have an idea for a 24x6.

[Bremner]

Mike, why not, and this has to be a new construction? with photos from start to finish to boot?

[rswinnerton]

Ok, so it looks like we have a few takers for a 144sq in challenge. What do you guys think our theme should be? What about a timeline?

[Bremner]

1980's grain

[M.C. Fujiwara]

Ok, so it looks like we have a few takers for a 144sq in challenge. What do you guys think our theme should be? What about a timeline?

Theme is already 144sq inch challenge, yes?
It'd be nice to leave the time, place / setting up to the modeler (IMHO).
As for timeline, December 21st (winter solstice) or 23rd would be good: then we can check out people's stuff with eggnog over some vacation days.
[And that way you can't use the "Gross Challenge" to get out of family holiday gatherings ]

Or, if that's too soon, then how about right before presidents' day weekend in Feb.?

[wm3798]

I'm in. 
Suggestions:
President's Day deadline is suitable.
Progress shots should be maintained, but not posted until the entry is complete.  No spilling candy in the lobby.
Track doesn't have to be operable (like Chris' Nn3) but track should be part of the scene
Do we allow Z scale entries, or is this an N exercise only?  What about larger scales?
Otherwise, all bets are off.

Lee

[delamaize]

I'll give it a shot. I got a few ideas....

[nscalemike]

I think we need a modeling theme within the 144sq in!  80's grain could work for me, and open to other ideas as well.  Actually I really don't care, just might need to do some research!

If our deadline is Dec 23, we need to get cracking, my wife will be mighty upset if I cant buy Christmas gifts because I am still working on a mini model!

Mike

[dnhouston]

I'm in.
The Feb deadline works well, especially with all the family gatherings taking away time in Nov and Dec.
I think we should pick a scale, I vote for N.  What can be done in 1 sq ft in Z is much different than in O.
I think this theme should be wide open.  Let the creativity flow.

[jnevis]

I think the Feb deadline is better.

If there is a specific theme choosen I think it should be something outside the collective "normal." ie: civil war vice modern, high desert instead of Northeast Corridor.  You may get someone's modelling era/location but the majority will have to work at it a little.  Could even go so far as scale.  Go outside everybody's comfort zone a little.  Total opposite for me for example would be East Coast 1950's in HO.

[rswinnerton]

The Presidents day deadline is a good one. Let's go with that.

What about just modelling something you never have before and using 1 technique you never have before?

Also, as Lee said, take pics, but no spilling the beans.

[wcfn100]

February is real good since it should be just in time for the next challenge. 




Jason

[Ian MacMillan]

February is real good since it should be just in time for the next challenge. 




Jason

Soooo cant wait for that building.  But alas, I wont be needing one for this project I believe.


*EDIT - Check that, I just built my "benchwork" and I am sooo gonna need some brick for this diorama.

[daniel_leavitt2000]

Feb is good for me. So what about toppics? I nominate Ed's Baconrail.

[M.C. Fujiwara]

Feb is good for me. So what about toppics? I nominate Ed's Baconrail.

A meaty topic.
I'm sure some will go hog wild.

For those of us out west, could we do Union Bacon, Santa Bacon, Western Bacon or Great Bacon?