Seed Part Challenge - Feb. '07

Post by **SavaTheAggie** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 8:26 pm

Well, it's been a whole year since the last one, why not do it again?

What is a Seed Part?
A seed part is a part that you use to create a MOC. The part acts just like its' namesake - by adding parts in and around your seed part the MOC grows into what it will eventually become.

What is a Seed Part Challenge?
The Seed Part Challenge is designed to take parts that are not usually used in a theme, in this case Castle, and work them in in new and brilliant ways for others to use in their MOCs.

The Challenge:
Build a Castley MOC using the Seed Part. You may use one or you may use many, but your creation must be based on the seed part (i.e. the seed part can't just be stuck on the side).

The Prize:
Fame and glory and little else. This is a challenge, not a contest.

The Part:
Transparent Elements

You may use any transparent element of any shape, size, (transparent) color, or quantity, so long as it/they are an integral part of the MOC.

Remember - transparent elements react well to Black Lights. If you are so inclinded, feel free to take advantage of this.

The Handicap:
Flame elements cannot be used as fire.
No torches, cause that'd be too easy.
The MOC must use at least one instance of SNOT involving a transparent element.

Reply to this thread with your MOC(s).

Ready?

Wait for it...

Go!

--Tony

wunztwice · Post by **wunztwice** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 8:28 pm

ALRIGHT!!! It has been a while, I'm off to build!

jens · Post by **jens** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 9:16 pm

Ahh! The seed part challange is back again!

Thats very good, I allways loved this competition. Great idea!

regrads,
jens

Spongey · Post by **Spongey** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 10:49 pm

I feel ashamed to ask this, but what do you mean by SNOT for the transparent elements?

Post by **SavaTheAggie** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 10:57 pm

Spongey wrote:I feel ashamed to ask this, but what do you mean by SNOT for the transparent elements?

SNOT is an accronym for Studs Not On Top. It's when you use a LEGO piece where the studs face any direction except up. For example - attaching a plate to the side of a headlight brick is SNOT.

In this case, at least one of your transparent elements must be built into your MOC by some form of SNOT.

--Anthony

Lord Felix · Post by **Lord Felix** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 11:09 pm

Can all be worked in by snot? I've just built a vig with lots of transparant pieces...

Also, maybe the prize could be a temporary funny title or something of that sort

I'm off to build! Thanks for the pointers.

BreadMan · Post by **BreadMan** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 11:44 pm

Spongey wrote:I feel ashamed to ask this, but what do you mean by SNOT for the transparent elements?

http://www.holgermatthes.de/bricks_us/snot.htm

Spongey · Post by **Spongey** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 11:57 pm

Thanks for the advice. I've got a couple of transparent rods from a Star Wars set, so I might give this a shot.

Hewkiril · Post by **Hewkiril** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 5:22 pm

What do you mean by integral? If I make a shipwreck and use flames as seaweed, is that integral?

Jake, of the Palace Guard · Sat Feb 10, 2007 10:01 pm

Sounds fun, I'm in... Any particaulr deadline?

Prince Imdol · Post by **Prince Imdol** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 11:52 pm

Hmm, I think I might give it a shot.

Hewkiril · Post by **Hewkiril** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 2:55 pm

Oh yeah first entry!

Meal of the Year [my integral part is flames as dulse]
The Viking chef, Erik, has prepared a delightful meal...with dulse! Yet, he has entrusted the chieftain's meal to the clumsy butler!!

http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Hewki ... tr_027.jpg

Folder when public: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=233257

Crazylegoman · Post by **Crazylegoman** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 12:02 am

Spongey wrote:What do you mean by SNOT?

Didier Enjary just recently put out an Unofficial LEGO Advanced Building Techniques Guide that shows many useful examples of SNOT building.

David

MaxiVisVires · Post by **MaxiVisVires** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 12:36 am

Nice! The long forgotten seed chalenge is back! Can't wait to see what's brought out.

Jake, of the Palace Guard · Mon Feb 12, 2007 1:10 pm

Here's mine: viewtopic.php?t=9615