The Styrene Challenge - #1 - Toolbox

[sgtsteve]

Here it is everyone, the first of hopefully many Styrene Challenges

The first challenge item will be a toolbox. Thats it! Do whatever kind of toolbox you want, big, small, simple, complex....

To enter, simply follow the rules below. No need to post up "Im in", as at the end of the 2 week period I will simply verify who all met the rules and enter them into the voting poll.

Rules:

- Contest is open to all RCCRAWLER members.
- No wood or metal is allowed, only styrene. Of course, glues, putty/filler and paint are allowed.
- Entrants must post at least 5 build pics along with the final piece (total of 6 pictures, all of which can be placed in a single post or throughout the two week build)
- Final piece must be painted - painting skills will not be a factor in the voting process.
- Must be a new build (piece cannot have already been made and posted elsewhere)
- Although not mandatory, feel free to offer your own tips and tricks during your build or at any time really.
- Must be as close to 1:10 scale as possible.

**Must have your entry posted by June 21st @ 8 pm CDT**

What does the winner get

The winner gets to choose the build item for the next weeks challenge

Good luck everyone!

Vote now!

[Rckcrwlr]

Very cool. And I like the winners prize.

[AX10wannabe]

well i'll give some tips on the tools/materials i will be using....

knife
sandpaper
scissors
green putty
maybe some automotive glazing putty
plastic weld glue

will be getting started on it today

[NorCal 2500HD]

This should be fun....

[sgtsteve]

9 days to go everyone! Remember, you have until June 21st @ 8 pm CDT to get your entries posted to be eligible If you have some progress pics you would like to post now, please go right ahead. Looking forward to seeing what everyone comes up with!

[Rckcrwlr]

I have to bow out of this one...just too much going on to be creative.

I'll keep an eye out for future one's.

Great idea!!!!

[sgtsteve]

Originally Posted by Rckcrwlr

I have to bow out of this one...just too much going on to be creative.

I'll keep an eye out for future one's.

Great idea!!!!

Completely understandable Im just glad to have you here and showing interest along with all everyone else. Just for fun, I made a super simple, old wooden style toolbox in about 10 minutes. If I had the right colors it would have actually looked good. Basically 4 sides, bottom, and handle was all there was to it. Great to go in the bed of those old and rusty scale rigs

[AX10wannabe]

damn... 9 days left i better get started then!!! been so busy with work the last couple of days and my nose is plugged up so not sleeping well at night but im starting to get better so i will have to pick it up and start on this project very soon!!!

[sgtsteve]

Originally Posted by AX10wannabe

damn... 9 days left i better get started then!!! been so busy with work the last couple of days and my nose is plugged up so not sleeping well at night but im starting to get better so i will have to pick it up and start on this project very soon!!!

Get on it son! Im just about done with a customer/friends box that might just enter for fun.

[racin707]

I like this

[sgtsteve]

One week down, one to go Remember, if you are entering the challenge you must have your 5 build pics and 1 completed build pic posted before next Friday at 8pm CDT.

[JBailey]

I plan on at least getting a good start on this tonight.

[G-FORCE]

Im in!......... Or is it to late?

[reddevildemo]

This sounds great but what if we do the majority of items in a scale other than 1/10? Just a thought for future builds.

[sgtsteve]

Originally Posted by G-FORCE

Im in!......... Or is it to late?

Its not too late! To enter all you need to do is build the item, and have your 5 build pics and 1 pic of the finished item.

Originally Posted by reddevildemo

This sounds great but what if we do the majority of items in a scale other than 1/10? Just a thought for future builds.

I would say since most of the rigs we build are between 1/8 - 1/10, the scale items should within that range. Its mostly a personal preference, something I wanted as part of the rules

[sgtsteve]

Originally Posted by JBailey

I plan on at least getting a good start on this tonight.

[spankbomb]

Any place to buy black styrene in ATX?

[sgtsteve]

Originally Posted by spankbomb

Any place to buy black styrene in ATX?

The only place I know of that sells any styrene in Austin is Hobby Town and they only carry white Evergreen. I am planning on doing a bulk online order in a few days if you want to jump in on it.

[spankbomb]

Yeah, probably wouldn't hurt. I have three different interior builds coming up. Guess I'll have to improvise for now.

I'll start building my entry on Sunday.

[sgtsteve]

Originally Posted by spankbomb

Yeah, probably wouldn't hurt. I have three different interior builds coming up. Guess I'll have to improvise for now.

I'll start building my entry on Sunday.

Nice to have you enter John