I sure hope it happens next year too but why not enter this year?
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I haven’t actually modded anything yet with the exception of adding trits, glow gaskets or optics. I need to get some equipment and finish building out my shop. Don’t worry though, I have some big plans. 
Last year there were problems on:
Judges did not have time to do the judging (which is proven to be very time-consuming)
Sponsors did not deliver:
Gearbest promised gift cards, but later explained that they are not able to create them, asking the winner to contact them directly etc.
Wuben had problems with TO50R production.
the having too little time to follow & comment the build threads.
Yodel lost my prize, nothing to do with the contest or sponsors.
I hear there’s a cracking team behind it this year though.
I always enjoyed the OL build contest. I entered it twice 2 years in a row, but for the last year or so i have been dedicating all my free time to the LT1 project, and hope to probably enter the OL contest again maybe next year once i move provinces.
You're going to rearrange the provinces? Wow, that is an ambitious project.
Like physically move then around on earth or just swap their names around? Either way good luck!
That’s excellent 
Could probably enter the mod category 
I’m simply not qualified to enter, i can’t build from scratch and my mods are simply swapping parts as many others have done before me. There’s nothing original or noteworthy.
If that changes i’ll chuck an entry in to make up numbers, but i’m definitely supportive of the members who have genuine entries and do read through the build threads, generally finding them fascinating and inspiring.
There’s no way to show that though.
Posting in the threads show that 
Even a simple 
or a 
or whatever shows interest
i should have worded that better :partying_face: (meant to say moving to another province
I never got my prize and the offered to cover the cost but its not his fault, So i said no.
I don’t enter for a prize i entered to see what i could create. My wood working skills where zero (I once made a box at school 18+ years ago lol) and i am happy with what i made cause i didn’t think i could make something that complex.
Plus the fact my finger was stuffed didn’t help.
I think there are several reasons for the poor turn out. I’d rather discuss in pm’s though. Its a shame I cant just walk round the corner and discuss this over a coffee.
Kudos to CRX and team for making and putting in the effort to get the show on the road.
Like Clemence, life is too busy to spend days and nights in my little cave behind the cupboard. I have a family that requires extra attention and maintenance, but if ever that becomes easier I will join the contest, if it still exists. In the meantime a big thanks to CRX and the others who try to keep this alive!
That said, I just came up with a contest-idea that is not extremely time-consuming, I may enter anyway one of these days
I voted “I plan to enter but haven’t got around to it”! 
After seeing the thread again last night, I realized I could be doing a mod
I have the host, I need the parts and I’m taking care of it!
In case they arrive before the deadline of the contest, I’ll enter!
If not…well, I’ll just check what the contesters are doing
For me it’s just lack of time, especially in the run up to Christmas with too many other competing things, need to build the nativity set, make up the parts for the christmas craft fair, etc.
Perhaps if it was scheduled in the new year next time? I was annoying at myself for not finishing my entry last year, but didn’t have the time in the end.
I voted “I don’t feel I’m skilled enough, don’t do modding or can’t afford it”
I don’t think I am skilled enough to win, however I am good enough to make the winner earn it 
Money is a problem as is the health of both my wife and myself, but I am not alone there.
Life has really got in the way over the last few years, I hope that there is one next year as things seem to be picking up, both health and financial
Cheers David
I voted for too busy, but it’s not quite accurate. I bought my house in September, and all of my tools are packed up. I have to install laminate flooring in two more rooms before I can set up any working space.
Probably the next obstacle for me is MTN.E being perpetually out of stock 
It is like entering a painting competition with Hopper, Van Gogh, Rembrandt and Michelangelo. To name a few.
On a very, very, good day I might produce an Appel, but I guess it will be more like Kindergarten hand painting.