In Memorial to Allan Bupp,
aka: Mik, Mik just Mik.
Founder of the challenges. Train Guy,
Builder, Scrounger, Steam Guy and friend to all.
We miss ya buddy!
MIK’s Build Challenge 2023
Let the fun begin.
All aspects governing the Challenge are to be applied under
Mik’s build challenge Rule #1
Rule #1: Remember this is a “Fun Build Amongst Friends”
The 2023 challenge is a tribute to LSC’s own Alan Bupp.
A time to overcome the doldrums of January and a long winter to wait thru till we can get back to running trains.
The 2023 14th Annual Mik’s Build challenge shall be:
DOWNTOWN
Build what ever you would like that would be found DOWNTOWN!
Such as, But not limited to:
Barbaras Bread store, Bernies Beanery, Holt’s Drugstore, Gazabos, Park benchs, Fire station, Library, City Hall, Bob’s Billiard Hall, City Fountain, Police Station, Gomers Gas Station, Elmers Livery and Blacksmith. First Church. And anything else that might be in the town.
There is no size restrictions this year.
Any Size, Any Shape, Building, or Town thing.
You will have 30 build days, and a Max budget of $30.00
The Final Build can be any size or shape that you want, of anything that you would like to build. You may use anything or materials that you have on hand as of 1 Jan. 2023, without it costing against the $30.00 total.
TIME LINE:
Jan 1 thru Jan 6th, Sign up. You can start planning, drawing (napkins included), gathering up your supplies, but NO CUTTING or BUILDING! Pondering with adult beverages is permitted!
Before Jan 6th, Build Logs to be posted in Annual Build Challenge forum on LSC. Please post your Napkins drawings with your first posting.
Jan 7th, 0001hr, Actual construction begins.
Jan 7th thru Feb 5th, up-dates to your build log posted.
Feb 5th, 2400hr building ends (extended to local sunrise on the 6th if you must put in an all nighter to finish).
Feb 6th thru 12th, Posting pictures to the “Official Finished “ forum post [ I will start ] for judging. Also post your total “out of pocket” cost.
Feb 13th thru 20th, Voting on the “Official Vote “ forum post [ I will start ] for judging. Also Again this year, you may vote by e-mailing me your vote if you would like to keep it secret. [email protected]
Feb 22th, Winners announced.
RESTRICTIONS:
#1 Actual building starts on JAN 7th and Ends on Feb 5th. That gives you 5 weekends to get it done.
#2 For the 2023 challenge, you must start a “NEW PROJECT”. This challenge excludes anything that you may have started previously to the Jan 1, 2023 starting date.
#3 You may use a part of an existing structure to attach the new construction to, ie: shared wall with a existing downtown building… You get the Idea. Please post a before photo of the shared wall.
#4 Building Philips Refinery or Redwood Saw Mill is not in the spirit of the “DOWNTOWN” concept. But Farmington Lumber and Hardware would be.
#5 $30 (US$ or your local equal) is the max you can spend on materials, paints, glue , etc. If you buy a bottle of ink and use two drops, don’t worry about it, if you use the whole bottle, count it. If you have to use 2 inches of a 36 inch piece of brass, because thats the shortest length they sell, figure the cost as 1/18th, you get the picture!
#6 Any item that you already have in your hands as of 1 Jan 2023, does not count towards the limit. Any “Free” item you can procure, is free. This is on the honor system guys. Refer to rule #1
#7 All contestants MUST post a “Build Log” in the Annual Build Challenge forum section of LSC. You have to declare your intentions of what you will attempt to build in the initial post. Post your napkin (drawings) with your first post. You can change it if you want to, but you must post it. NO phantom builds to pop up on the last day! Progress posts ( preferably with pics ) need to be made often. Recommended Build Challenge forum Title “Dave’s 2023 challenge log”. Something along those lines so every one will know, and be able to follow along.
#8 If you will be using an 3D printer or a Laser Cutter, or any other CAD type construction assistance for parts and pieces, Please wait till the building start date ( Jan 7th ) before starting to create any cutting or CAD, or printing files that you will be using for your build. If you buy a file to create a part or piece, add that cost to your total build cost.
If you choose to participate in Mik’s Build Challenge 2023,
Post a reply to this thread.
For the historical record these have been the Challenge categories:
2023: Downtown
2022: ROW, Right Of Way
2021: Tin Can.
2020: Chimney Kit.
2019: 10 year redo: “Build Whatever You Want”
2018: 2x4
2017: Quarry cut stones.
2016: Roof panels = 800Sq Ft.
2015: 16’ Flat car, Whimsical theme.
2014: Door
2013: Gondola Kit, or a building.
2012: Finish something you already started.
2011: Build something! Up to 288 Sq In base.
2010: Unk. Category ( build whatever you want )
Happy New Year!
& Great Building!!
