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Froggy the Great · Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 4:05 pm Post subject: Make a Jetbike by November 30th!

In another thread, Our Fearless Leader said:

Rhoderic · Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 4:41 pm Post subject:

I'm not sure if I'll join yet, but in case I do, one question comes to mind. Can the jetbike be something like the rocket cycle from the 1980 Flash Gordon movie? That's to say, something that has the figure standing up as opposed to sitting in a saddle? If I do model some jetbikes they'd likely be of this design, as they seem more sensible for gaming that way (no need to model separate riders - any normal, standing figure can be placed on the bike as needed).

I'm not promising to enter the contest, mind.

Froggy the Great · Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 4:44 pm Post subject:

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Can I make a rocket powered dinosaur being ridden by a cowboy?

Because I seriously have all the parts for that. Smile

Rhoderic · Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 5:01 pm Post subject:

I was mainly wondering because it might not fall within some people's definition of a "bike" (visually, it'd be something more along the lines of a seat-less water scooter), and because it would not necessarily require a specific rider to be modelled in conjunction with it - though I do understand that for the sake of completeness, the finished bike should be presented with some figure or other riding in it.

Rattrap1 · Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 5:21 pm Post subject:

Okay, how about a one-person transport, no bigger, scale-wise, than a Smart Car.

Models can ride, stand, lie-down, etc. Basically, anything that would look good for a race (and if you remember the Hanna Barbera Wacky Races you know anything goes.) Very Happy

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Rhoderic · Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 6:44 pm Post subject:

Sounds good. Still not promising I can enter the contest (trying to focus on BA at the moment) but I'm seriously considering it. I'm watching the 1936 Flash Gordon serial right now and feeling inspired by the extremely whacky, unrealistic mechanical designs in it. The "gyro-ships" of the Lionmen are unforgettable. If I do build any vehicles for this contest, it'll probably be something in that kind of simplistic retro style as opposed to Froggy's sleek jetbike designs. They'd definitely not win the contest or anything, but I'd just be doing this for fun.

Currently my thoughts are revolving around flying discs with handlebars, or some kind of horseless hover-chariots.

The Hooded Claw · Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 7:05 pm Post subject:

Rhoderic, it's good that you are still planning to enter something. This contest really isn't about shiny prizes for me. Heck, when I first suggested it, it was just for fun. Rich sweetening the pot makes it even more fun, but the real fun will be in seeing what folks come up with.

I'll have to rethink my original idea, because it was not all that raygun-styled, but I'm sure I can cook something up. I mean, we have two months.
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Rattrap1 · Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 7:23 pm Post subject:

Like I said, it can be ANYTHING within the parameters above. Sleek works just as well as retro which could be beaten by rocket-powered dinos.

This really is about fun. Heck, I did my hover platform for Super Science Tales and could just as easily submit that. Not that I would submit anything, though I might build something just to take part in the fun.
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KMAnderson · Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 7:25 pm Post subject:

The Hooded Claw · Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 7:38 pm Post subject:

Rhoderic · Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 8:44 pm Post subject:

You have a picture of that hover platform somewhere, Rich? I recall it only vaguely (actually I'd forgotten about it until you mentioned it just now) but I'd like to see it again. I think the vehicles I'll build (if I indeed build any) will be much more in the style of that than any hoverbike, although I might keep some "bike bits" like handlebars and a front screen.

My main priority is for it to be something on which I can place any miniature on a ~25mm base, so I can exchange riders freely.

Froggy the Great · Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 8:54 pm Post subject:

I've got a couple works in progress of blue-skinned aliens on jetbikes, which I can toss into the ring. Since I started them before the contest started, would it be cheesy about trying to win with them? I'm undecided.

And yeah, I totally wasn't expecting to do this for anything other than fun and bragging rights.
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The Hooded Claw · Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 9:09 pm Post subject:

Comte de a Fere · Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 2:20 am Post subject:

I ordered my rider figure yesterday, so i should get that within the next week or so.

I have been looking at things around the house with new eyes now, and yes, when i found something that would be excellent for jet intakes, i made 'vroom' noises just to make sure it would be right for the job.

lol - My name is Ian and i make Vroom noises.

Hopefully i will get all i need by the end of November, but i am more into this for the fun; that and i want to race jet bikes.