Large Scale Central

Mik's Build Challenge 2015

The MIK - Annual Build Challenge
#81

Dave, and everyone, I haven’t had much time for railroad work over the past few months, but the last couple of weeks I’ve been working on a boxcar string complete with a diesel locomotive, which I’ll post pictures of in modelling when I can, and I decided to check in on Large Scale Central…and I see that there is a challenge this year. Has it been a year? Really? Say it isn’t true.

Anyway, if you all will let me join in after these months of railroad inactivity, I’d like to give it a shot. I’ve no idea what I’ll build, but if I can get a 1:20.3 car from Dave, I’ll see what I can come up with.

#82

About 17 1/2 hours to go [MST]. I guess the “ready” and the “set” should be shouted by now.

Remember : All things governing this challenge falls under “Rule #1” guide lines Especially under the whimsical theme. As anything goes.

Tic, Tock, Tic, Tock, …

#83

I got my flatcar yesterday so I’m ready.

#84

Having been quite ill for almost a month naturally my thoughts have been limited - especially a far as RR fora has been concerned.

I enjoyed last years challenge - even if I did manage to ‘rock the boat’ - however this year will see me as an observer. I will enjoy seeing what some of you guys have promised to build and look forward to the build logs.

So as we approach the Starting Gate I wish all Challenge builders good luck for this 2015 Mik’s Challenge.

#85

Sorry to hear you won’t be joining us. I understand the health issue. I battled the flu for 2 weeks, nearly wiped out my napkin supply!

I lucked out and found a back pocket 16 fold model to use.

Thanks for the Good Wishes, I’ll need it. The only helpers I could find are the Stoned Mountain boys, good workers, but odd ideas; "To be stone(d) is better than steel!

Should be fun!

John

#86

So how many started @ 1201 Am???

#87

I guess that I really don’t need to say this… but GO !!!

Remember: RULE #1 governs all aspects.

So… what are you doing reading this… get off the computer, and go build!

#88

I didn’t realize there was a rookie category and did’t see it in the rules.

If a rookie is someone who has never entered the MIK, or any other build challenge before, put me down for rookie status.

Thanks

#89

Todd,

Your on the list. There are even two prizes for it. Bonus

#90

Boomer K. said:

All we are really missing is the guy from the NFL holding up the “John 3:16” sign…and cheerleaders. I really think Bob should work on getting us cheerleaders.

$ .02

Just be really careful what you ask for…

#91

Packers? Where’s the cheese?

#92

I do not wear my bikini in public. :wink:

So I will pass on being a cheerleader. I was in the marching band in high school anyway.

#93

Please…no cheerleaders :slight_smile:

Mik’s Build Challenge has really taken off this year.
Nice to see it getting bigger and better every year.
Ralph

#94

I’m in Las Vegas for 5 days on Ashley corporate training, so you’lls on your own till Wed next week.
Play nice.

#95

I think thats 1972 Olympics East German womens track team warming up…

#96

Play nice?

#97

Vic Smith said:
I think thats 1972 Olympics East German womens track team warming up…

In that case; They are off! The Xs and Ys don’t add up!

#98

As a rookie to this challenge I have to say I am truly impressed with the ingenuity and imagination that is presenting itself here. How so many different ideas ave sprung up from a single wooden flat car is pretty outstanding. Not to mention the creative use of spare parts.

#99

There is a ton of talent and imagination here Devon. You should have been here for last years challenge where we all started from a door.

#100

I know that the car is to be 16 scale feet long. Can someone tell me the width of the included lumber (in 1:24 scale) so I can make a “metal framework” to set upon it while awaiting arrival of our rail car?

Thanks