We’re going to spread the word for a current contest that’s going on in the model building community! This contest isn’t being run by myself or my dad, but we’re going to participate and offer up a prize of a fun, customized “Home Quarantine Scratch Build Winner” plaque.
The rules are pretty simple:
- The structure can be built in any scale and must be built to the basic dimensions shown in the plan – i.e a footprint of 10 scale feet by 20 scale feet etc. The plan is a general suggestion but basically, some form of a shack type building.
- The base that the structure is sited on is to be a maximum size of 40 scale feet by 20 scale feet. For example, in 1/4”to the foot scale, the base would be a maximum of 254 mm by 127 mm, while in Ho scale the base would be a maximum of 140 mm by 70 mm. The height of the base is not restricted. Think 3D and think creatively. Scenicing the base is highly encouraged.
- The structure can have doors, windows, etc. where you choose to place them. You can also add verandas, chimneys, lean to’s which are attached to the structure, fences, a full interior and any other item that would be attached to that type of building. Also figures, animals , vehicles, trees etc can be included.
- If a board walk or veranda is added to the front, it has a maximum width of 6 scale feet. A lean to on any other surface has a max width of 5 feet. It is permissible to do this on on sides. As an example, you could have a board walk on the front, a lean to on one side and a dock of some sort on the other side or back.
- There are no restrictions on how you build the structure. It can be kit built, scratchbuilt or kit bashed – it’s up to you.
- The time frame for this challenge is one month. I encourage you to use the forum for project threads and final photos.
- Once you are done post your finished photo of the structure title finished on our facebook page. If you see a structure you like then let the builder know with a comment.! If you want to vote for them then hit the like button on their final photo (or leave a VOTE comment on the forum) and that will register as a vote for that build. Facebook will help us with the method and count of votes so this one is a popular vote.
