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 2016
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 2016 challenge shall be:
Build What ever you would like under the 800 Scale square feet of corrugated roofing panels I will provide to you.
You will have 30 build days, and a Max budget of $30.00
TO KEEP THE PLAYING FIELD EQUAL (and here is 1/2 the challenge): Each participant will be provided a bundle of 40 corrugated panels. The panels come in standard 2 ft by 10 ft. finished size. These panels are correct to scale and size for 1:20.3 and 1:30. There is overlap built into each panel so that the finished size is 2 x 10 Ft. I have had these panels used by people in 1:22.5 and 1:24 Scales and they “Look” good. Like wise the 1:29 and 1:32 crowd use the smaller size. Also provided with the kit will be 50+ scale ft. of material for ridge or valley flashing. Any other Scale users are on there own to provide the 800 sq Ft of panels in their own scales ( 7/8, 1 1/2”, O, On30 etc.)with my approval [PM me].
The Final Build can be any size or shape that you want.
You can build it smaller then 800 Scale Sq ft. If you build it smaller then 800 SqFt. ALL THE ROOF MUST BE COVERED WITH THE PANELS. You may use the extra panels as you see fit. Siding or fencing or hog trough comes to mind.
You can build it bigger then 800 Scale Sq. Ft. If you build it bigger then 800 SqFt. YOU MUST ROOF 800 SCALE SqFt. WITH THE PANELS.
TIME LINE:
Jan 1 thru 14, Sign up and let me know what scale you will be working in. You can start planning, drawing (napkins not included in the kit), gathering, but No cutting or building.
Jan 6 thru — Corrugated Panel Kits mailed to each entry. If you live out of country (USA) enter as early as possible, and Kits will be shipped ASAP.
Before Jan 14th, Build Logs to be posted in Annual Build Challenge forum on LSC. Please post your Napkins (drawings) with your first posting.
Jan 14th, 0001hr, Actual construction begins.
Jan 14th thru Feb 15th up-dates to your build log posted.
Feb 15th building ends (extended to local sunrise on the 16th if you must put in an all nighter to finish).
Feb 17 and 18th Posting pictures to the “Official Finished “ forum post [ I will start ] for judging. Also post your total “out of pocket” cost.
RESTRICTIONS: Actual building starts on JAN 14th and Ends on Feb 15th. That gives you 5 weekends to get it done.
$30 (US$ 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.
Any item that you already have in your hands as of 1 Jan 2016, 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
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 “Daves 2016 challenge log”. Something along those lines so every one will know, and be able to follow along.
Yes you can add more of your own panels to your building if it is bigger then 800SqFt. BUT you must use the provided panels for at least 800 sqft.
If you choose to participate in Mik’s Build Challenge 2016, Post a reply to this thread.
The Prize pool for 2016: In no particular order.
Dave Taylor; 16x20 Custom Canvas Print Grand prize Award (your photo or mine)
John Passaro; an Colorado and Southern Ink Drawing.
Dave Taylor; 11x14 Custom Canvas Print (your photo or mine)
Boomer K. Some Thing. Best use of a Round thing.
Devon Sinsley; A Cast set of Archbar trucks. Best 1st timers build.
Dave Taylor; Mystery Box. Spirit of Mik Award. It would even make Mik smile.
Travis Dague; Bundle of strip wood Best Use of Scrap Wood.
I will need a valid mailing address to mail the roofing Kits to.
Send a separate e-mail to: [email protected]
Any contribution to offset postage expense will be appreciated.
You can use my PayPal account @ [email protected]
