XV Pilot 1936 Posted June 16, 2013 How about a "Tribute to RC" theme, where the idea is to do or make something in celebration of your favourite RC model or brand, and submitting a poto of it? Only rule is that the model itself can't actually be in the shot. So, do you fancy baking a cake in the shape of a Monster Beetle? Or breaking out the facepaint and doing a football-supporter-style Tamiya logo across your forehead? Or getting some cardboard and duct tape and making your kid's pedal car look like a Lunch Box? Plenty of scope for creativity, open to fans of any and all RC models, and not prejudicial towards people on a low budget. What do y'all think? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya1/10 382 Posted June 22, 2013 forget rc model...making something out of all the left over rc parts, bits and pieces...screws, nuts plastic bushings plus the famous tamiya key into a work of art. there will be no previous or similar instructions to follow. ones imagination is the build road map. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JYCM3 236 Posted June 30, 2013 I have an idea, how about "box art alternative" for example if you have a Super Champ then you take picture of yours and create a different pose than that of the original Tamiya Super Champ box art. The buggy can be jumping , running or standing still. The final picture you choose you need to paste over a picture of factory box so it looks like factory kit with kit name ,logos etc... I think this is something everyone can enter as every rc kit or RTR whether its truck, buggy, touring car, tanks , F1 car , all have box with nice box art on it when it was new right? and this is inexpensive too just need to be creative. As for rules maybe the vehicle need to close to stock and not heavy modified. Vehicle painted in a different color than factory box art is ok as long as it retains factory decals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hammerstien 187 Posted June 30, 2013 the baking or making rc tribute ones is great idea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
berman 5315 Posted July 1, 2013 So, do you fancy baking a cake in the shape of a Monster BeetleLet me just for warn you that Mrs Berman and other crafty TamiyaClub member's better halves have already had a head start in this area of expertise, and "round 2" is just a piping bag away http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=92290&id=29688 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya1/10 382 Posted July 9, 2013 the baking or making rc tribute ones is great idea instead of food coloring, one must use Tamiya PC paint and for mold release, ,must use dot 4 brake fluid...the winner will be the baker eating its cake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XV Pilot 1936 Posted July 16, 2013 instead of food coloring, one must use Tamiya PC paint and for mold release, ,must use dot 4 brake fluid...the winner will be the baker eating its cake ... and living to tell the tale! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cain1 3 Posted September 20, 2013 what about building some thing different from any spares you have and materials , could be interesting to see what kind of vehicals get built 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njmlondon 570 Posted September 24, 2013 Some of my favourite photos are of cars that have been weathered and run... Wyoming is a master of this and I have also seen a fantastic 959 done like this. Maybe a theme of "used and abused" with the winner providing the most realistically weathered and used car? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njmlondon 570 Posted September 24, 2013 Here is what I mean... courtesy of Big Duke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mongoose1983 3335 Posted September 29, 2013 Another Christmas competition. Cars with some nice tree nearby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bromvw 743 Posted September 29, 2013 How about a competition for scratch builds ? Something you have created yourself using a body Tamiya never made as a RC - or any other company . So long as it uses some Tamiya parts in the drivetrain / suspension it could enter . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigwheels_inc 11 Posted October 1, 2013 Best Lunchbox action pic or best flying Tamiya pic (cars only aloud) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya1/10 382 Posted October 2, 2013 Do what Tamiya does. winner is selected by luck of the draw. Hence no theme require, no special skills require, no need to spend a ton of money, anyone can enter regardless is rc or static so long is Tamiya or even any make. may not the best wins but will get a lots of enteries and views. I second that since is coming from me. If its good enough for TAMIYA (the Master), it is good enough for TC (the follower/student ) . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IBIFTKH 1369 Posted October 2, 2013 How about a competition for scratch builds ? Something you have created yourself using a body Tamiya never made as a RC - or any other company . So long as it uses some Tamiya parts in the drivetrain / suspension it could enter . I really like this idea but (and I hate to say it) entries might be a bit limited. Or you could open it up a bit, make it open to anything visibly modified - anything from non box-art paintjobs to full scratch builds and everything in between. If enough prizes could be sourced maybe have a separate category for scratch builds? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bromvw 743 Posted October 2, 2013 I really like this idea but (and I hate to say it) entries might be a bit limited. Or you could open it up a bit, make it open to anything visibly modified - anything from non box-art paintjobs to full scratch builds and everything in between. If enough prizes could be sourced maybe have a separate category for scratch builds? Well I'am not sure if my Tonka Winnebago will qualify as it might not have any Tamiya parts but it will be certainly be modified Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr crispy 2293 Posted October 11, 2013 I'm sure you could squeeze a couple of self tappers in there somewhere bromvw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bromvw 743 Posted October 12, 2013 I'm sure you could squeeze a couple of self tappers in there somewhere bromvw Heck yes If ever there is going to be a mish mash of parts then this is the built that will have them . It might even end up with a mp3 player and a Heng Long smoker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadInventor 3884 Posted October 13, 2013 Best Lunchbox action pic or best flying Tamiya pic (cars only aloud) You mean I couldn't enter a picture of my King Tiger getting air ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mongoose1983 3335 Posted October 20, 2013 It's going to be a Christmas competition. Santa riding a Bruiser pick-up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadInventor 3884 Posted October 20, 2013 What about something simple like 'Hopeless addict'..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mongoose1983 3335 Posted October 20, 2013 ...hoarders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XV Pilot 1936 Posted October 22, 2013 A few years ago, the fullsize VW club I used to roll with had a Christmas competition wherein we decorated our cars. My Baja Bug wore tinsel on the nerf bars and cage, a (removable) tree "growing" out of the stinger, etc. Maybe we could do something similar but in miniature? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Singleseven 70 Posted October 22, 2013 A few years ago, the fullsize VW club I used to roll with had a Christmas competition wherein we decorated our cars. My Baja Bug wore tinsel on the nerf bars and cage, a (removable) tree "growing" out of the stinger, etc. Maybe we could do something similar but in miniature? This idea I like . It's a competition any member can enter; Bravo! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mongoose1983 3335 Posted June 3, 2014 Who won the oldschool competition? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites