Iām simply not qualified to enter, i canāt build from scratch and my mods are simply swapping parts as many others have done before me. Thereās nothing original or noteworthy.
If that changes iāll chuck an entry in to make up numbers, but iām definitely supportive of the members who have genuine entries and do read through the build threads, generally finding them fascinating and inspiring.
Thereās no way to show that though.
I never got my prize and the offered to cover the cost but its not his fault, So i said no.
I donāt 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 didnāt think i could make something that complex.
Plus the fact my finger was stuffed didnāt help.
I think there are several reasons for the poor turn out. Iād rather discuss in pmās 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 āI plan to enter but havenāt got around to itā!
After seeing the thread again last night, I realized I could be doing a mod
I have the host, I need the parts and Iām taking care of it!
In case they arrive before the deadline of the contest, Iāll enter!
If notā¦well, Iāll just check what the contesters are doing
For me itās 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 didnāt have the time in the end.
I voted for too busy, but itās 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.
Yes, youāre right of course That shows an interest in the thread but it doesnāt show my enthusiasm for the competition itself, which is what i meant even though i didnāt imply it correctly. However, iāve just realised the way to do that is to simply enter, even with something as basic as an LED swap, to increase the number of entrants. And so, i shall.
Thanks for guiding me there
I chose that I donāt have timeā¦ likely, I should have picked that I donāt have the skills. I started a couple years ago and gave it up. I did not have a good torch and required one for my design. I love the hand made category and could never complete.