Design Competition Announcement

[RyanShort1]

Ok, so this is an official Texas Tailwheel / Ryan Short competition starting soon. I've run a few in the past... such as this one: New WW2 Light Military Aircraft Design Contest

Theme: 1919-1973 Civilian Aviation and surroundings

Two categories:

Simple: 1/64 or smaller scale (ie. 1/100 would be in this category): Subcategories: Pre-WWII, Post WWII
Complex: 1/63 or larger scale (ie. 1/24 would also be in this category): Subcategories: Pre-WWII, Post WWII

Rules:

1. Pick any subject with a civilian aircraft or airport in a period, vintage picture - this could include a building, car, hangar, aircraft, tug, or anything that is in the photo - and you have to link the photo with your design.
2. If the category is simple, no interior needed, if complex, some more details, preferably some sort of engine / interior detail will be required.

Prizes: To be announced (donations welcome!)

Judging: TBA

For sure a people's choice poll.

Duration / finish date: TBA

I may need a couple of volunteers to help with the contest.

I'll wrap up the contest details when I get back from the weekend!

If there's enough interest, it's on!

[RyanShort1]

Any thoughts?

[paperengineer]

I'm in. I'm travelling around nc for a week so I'll get a late start but I'll try to crank somehing out in time Don't plan on winning but it's good practice and I can judge too

Edit: by civilian does that mean private civil aviation or are airliners a choice too?

[RyanShort1]

Originally Posted by paperengineer

Edit: by civilian does that mean private civil aviation or are airliners a choice too?

Any aircraft / scene showing non-military / civilian activity. That could include airliners, and could even include military aircraft like a P-51 in civilian markings for an air race.

[Cami]

Ryan,

To make sure I get this right, would the Airflow tanker truck on this picture would qualify for your contest?

Also, what would be the deadline you have in mind? If I get enough time, I would be tempted... mostly for the challenge.

This contest is a good idea, I wish enough people will share their interest on this post.

Cami

[nebeltex]

I'm in. Sounds like fun and a chance to design/build something I don't usually do.

[RyanShort1]

Originally Posted by Cami

Ryan,

To make sure I get this right, would the Airflow tanker truck on this picture would qualify for your contest?

Also, what would be the deadline you have in mind? If I get enough time, I would be tempted... mostly for the challenge.

This contest is a good idea, I wish enough people will share their interest on this post.

Cami

Absolutely, as would the building, too.
I'm out until Tuesday so if I don't respond further, it's because I'm on a beach!

[NOBI]

Restricted for designer like me?

[yukonjohn]

Is it only for new designs or can it be a modification of an existing design (more than just a repaint) with appropriate credit to the original designer?

Regards,
John

[GaryPilsworth]

I might have a go

A local plane at not so far away


If I could find a good 3 view of a Parnnel pixie, I can see the hangers that it was built in from my bedroom