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'Contraptions'
A production of the 'Beyond the Box' Special Interest Group
Sponsored by Little-cars

Let's start at the beginning. This is a hobby, and a hobby should be fun ... So, I suppose when a few of my fellow modellers suggested something silly whilst attending SMW 2005, I sort of agreed to be their leader (what do they say in the military, never volunteer?), ah well someone's got to!

Anyway, long story short, we formed the 'Beyond the Box' SIG, a bunch of like minded loonies all in one pot, so you can imagine what sort of crazy schemes we're going to come up with. In 2006 we had the very successful 'Anti-Pesto' build where we used the Airfix A35 Van and figures from the Aardman film, 'Curse of the Were-Rabbit', resulting in over 30 unique converted models and figures. In 2007, we had the 'Wacky Racers' build, unfortunately not as successful, but a lot of fun never the less. 2008 saw the return of 'Wallace & Gromit', this time the theme was 'At the Movies' , and in 2009 it was Shaun the Sheep and Friends enter 'Scrapheap Challenge' .

2010 will see the return of Wallace & Gromit and the theme is 'Contraptions'. Think of a contraption, how would Wallace takle it? ... would Gromit have a special book on the subject? If you would like to join in this lunacy, there are a couple of rules which have to be observed, yes, there have to be rules.

(1) The model(s) must be your own work.

(2) You may produce up to 5 builds for the display.

(3) The Contraption(s) may be of your own design or copied from the real item.

(4) The vehicle(s) featured in the build should be from the Airfix series of Aardman kits.

(5) The figure(s) featured in the build may be taken from the Airfix range of Aardman kits and either used in their original form, modified or scratchbuilt to fit into your chosen theme.

(6) Enjoy the experience.

Rule Addition - Due to proposed constraints on table space allocation by the SMW manager for 2010, and to ensure that we use the space we have to the best advantage, the maximum base size for exhibits for 'Contraptions' will be 16 x 12.

I'll need your IPMS number, the name of your contraption and your email address. So, come on, registration for the build is free, it doesn't cost anything to join the SIG and if the past builds are anything to go by, you'll have a lot of fun building the contraptions as well as enjoying the reactions of the visitors at SMW 2010. So, let's have those registrations and we'll hopefully produce another stunning display.

You can also follow the antics of the teams on the IPMS (UK) Forum, just click on the link.

Nick Allen, 8 Oakwood Close, Stenson Fields, Derby DE24 3ET.

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	'Contraptions' A production of the 'Beyond the Box' Special Interest Group *Sponsored by* *Little-cars* Let's start at the beginning. This is a hobby, and a hobby should be fun ... So, I suppose when a few of my fellow modellers suggested something silly whilst attending SMW 2005, I sort of agreed to be their leader (what do they say in the military, never volunteer?), ah well someone's got to! Anyway, long story short, we formed the 'Beyond the Box' SIG, a bunch of like minded loonies all in one pot, so you can imagine what sort of crazy schemes we're going to come up with. In 2006 we had the very successful *'Anti-Pesto'* build where we used the Airfix A35 Van and figures from the Aardman film, *'Curse of the Were-Rabbit', resulting in over 30 unique converted models and figures. In 2007, we had the 'Wacky Racers'* build, unfortunately not as successful, but a lot of fun never the less. 2008 saw the return of 'Wallace & Gromit', this time the theme was *'At the Movies' ,* and in 2009 it was Shaun the Sheep and Friends enter *'Scrapheap Challenge'* . 2010 will see the return of Wallace & Gromit and the theme is *'Contraptions'. Think of a contraption, how would Wallace takle it? ... would Gromit have a special book on the subject? If you would like to join in this lunacy, there are a couple of rules which have to be observed, yes, there have to be rules. (1) The model(s) must be your own work. (2) You may produce up to 5 builds for the display. (3) The Contraption(s) may be of your own design or copied from the real item. (4) The vehicle(s) featured in the build should be from the Airfix series of Aardman kits. (5) The figure(s) featured in the build may be taken from the Airfix range of Aardman kits and either used in their original form, modified or scratchbuilt to fit into your chosen theme. (6) Enjoy the experience. Rule Addition - Due to proposed constraints on table space allocation by the SMW manager for 2010, and to ensure that we use the space we have to the best advantage, the maximum base size for exhibits for 'Contraptions' will be 16 x 12. I'll need your IPMS number, the name of your contraption and your email address. So, come on, registration for the build is free, it doesn't cost anything to join the SIG and if the past builds are anything to go by, you'll have a lot of fun building the contraptions as well as enjoying the reactions of the visitors at SMW 2010. So, let's have those registrations and we'll hopefully produce another stunning display. You can also follow the antics of the teams on the IPMS (UK) Forum, just click on the link. Nick Allen, 8 Oakwood Close, Stenson Fields, Derby DE24 3ET. Home \| About \| Membership \| Branches \| SIG's \| Events \| Members Gallery \| Committee \| Links Contact Webmaster*