[TC19] Technic Motorbike Contest - Information Topic

[Jim]

TECHNIC MOTORBIKE CONTEST - INFORMATION TOPIC
Some of you have asked for a contest with a limited scope and a narrowed down goal. So here it is. This contest may keep you guys busy during the holidays.

DESCRIPTION
Build a motorbike (like the 42107 Ducati Panigale set). The model is limited to motorbikes, no regular bikes. The model should have 2 wheels, or 3 wheels if it has a sidecar (no trikes). No tracked motorbikes and no motorbikes with 2 wheels and tracks. Your model should implement as much functionality as possible, like steering, suspension, fake engine and preferably a gear box. The model doesn't need to be inspired or based on a real world motorbike.

The deadline date is Monday, the 8th of February 2021. The contest will be closed on Tuesday, the 9th of February, OR LATER.

Disclaimer: I will close the contest when I see fit, and when I have the time to process the results. This can be later than the deadline date. Please don't complain about this not being fair and all.

RULES AND REGULATIONS
The following section describes the contest-specific and general rules and regulations. But before that, please take notice of a simple motto regarding the Eurobricks Contests:

CONTESTS ARE FOR FUN!

Of course, there's competition, but at the end of the day, LEGO is just a hobby and the main goal for each of us is to have fun!

CONTEST SPECIFIC RULES AND REGULATIONS

• Each model should have 2 wheels or 3 wheels if it has a sidecar.
• Yes to sidecars, but the base motorcycle must be able to drive on its 2 wheels.
• No trikes.
• No tracked motorbikes.
• No bicycles.
• No hoverbikes (the wheels should be touching the road).
• Each entry needs to have a name (no name, no entry).
• Model Team style building is not permitted. You can use system parts but keep it mainly Technic.
• Mindstorms and LEGO Electronics are not permitted.
• SBrick, Buwizz and PFxBrick are not permitted.
• 3rd party Strings, Hoses and Rubber Bands are permitted.
• 3rd party tires are not permitted.
• Other 3rd party parts are not permitted.

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

• The contest is open to all EB members (also new members).
• Members can be banned from voting (when vote rigging is suspected).
• Voting rules will be explained later in the voting topic.
• One entry per member.
• Entries need to be new (never posted anywhere previously or shown at an event/LUG meeting).
• Only physical builds, so no LDD or other virtual entry.
• If you have any doubts about the suitability of your entry contact me, or Milan.
• All entries are to include only real LEGO. No clone brands, 3rd party parts, or digital entries allowed.
• Custom stickers are allowed.
• No cutting, sculpting or modifying parts.
• Entries are to be placed in the entry topic in this forum.
• Entries not in the entry topic are not eligible for voting.
• The entry post may be edited at any time up to the end of the contest, so feel free to make improvements if you wish.
• The contest might be closed later than the deadline. Don't complain about this not being fair.
• You have enough time to build. Don't ask for more time.
• We reserve the right to disqualify any entry that does not follow these rules.
• These rules can be changed whenever we see fit to ensure that people follow the intent of the contest.
• Jury members are not eligible to participate.

WHAT DO I NEED TO ENTER?
All participants need to create a discussion topic and create a post in the entry topic.

DISCUSSION TOPIC

• A discussion topic starting with [TC19].
• A discussion topic needs to show some actual progress (i.e. pictures of the build in progress) and should NOT be used to "reserve an idea".

ENTRY POST
The entry post in the entry topic should contain:

• Entry name
• One or more images (max 4).  You can have combined pictures (4 in 1) as long as the picture isn't bigger than 1024x1024.
• At least one image of the chassis, so take a pic where we can see the chassis before you close the bodywork.
• Embedded video is not mandatory this time
• Link to your discussion topic

VOTING
The voting scheme will be public voting only, but only by members who have 50 posts or more. If you have fewer posts, you can vote, but your votes will be automatically excluded from the tally. 

Voting criteria are (in no particular order):

• Quality of the build.
• Looks (shape, color scheme, etc).
• Functionality.
• Originality.

PRIZES
Unfortunately, there will most likely be no prizes for this contest. Of course, the winners will get their tags and eternal glory!

[howitzer]

No trikes or sidecars :(

[zux]

On 12/17/2020 at 12:07 PM, Jim said:

The contest will be closed on Tuesday, the 2nd of January, OR LATER.

Perhaps you meant February here?

[jorgeopesi]

Believe or not I had just asked for a Ducati to Santa, I do not like specially bikes but I think it is a cheap set piece for piece so I will have wheels if Santa wants...

[Jim]

11 minutes ago, zux said:

Perhaps you meant February here?

Of course, thanks!

[Jurss]

What is "regular bike" - bicycle?

[Milan]

1 minute ago, Jurss said:

What is "regular bike" - bicycle?

Yeah, a bicycle.
So, your model has to have it's own propulsion system, not powered by pedals/cranks etc...

[Jurss]

So it can be also chopper, caffe racer, motocross etc. not just bike?

[Jim]

48 minutes ago, howitzer said:

No trikes or sidecars :(

I have discussed this with Milan and we will alow sidecars. As long as the motorbike can be driven without, so no trikes.

5 minutes ago, Jurss said:

So it can be also chopper, caffe racer, motocross etc. not just bike?

Yes sir!

12 minutes ago, Jurss said:

What is "regular bike" - bicycle?

Yeah, I meant a bicycle.

[Ngoc Nguyen]

Is quadbike allowed?

[steph77]

Yeh!

That rules are slightly diffrents then what i suggest, but i think @Jim and @Milan does a good choice with them!

Let' build Something now!

Edited December 22, 2020 by steph77

[Jim]

Just now, steph77 said:

That rules are slightly diffrents then what i suggest, but i think @Jim and @Milan does a good choice with them!

Thanks for helping me out with the setup. I have indeed slightly altered the rules to make it a bit more accessible.

[Milan]

22 minutes ago, Ngoc Nguyen said:

Is quadbike allowed?

Sorry, no, as the model has to have two wheels (or +1 with a side car).

[steph77]

Just now, Jim said:

Thanks for helping me out with the setup. I have indeed slightly altered the rules to make it a bit more accessible.

[Jim]

29 minutes ago, Ngoc Nguyen said:

Is quadbike allowed?

[MY1]

I wish I could participate, I don't have any motorcycle wheels or shocks so I know mine definitely wouldn't win in terms of looks 

[Seasider]

Thanks @Jim and @Milan I’ve been aching for a Technic competition for ages. Time to learn how to design and build a bike.

 

[msk6003]

Is this kind of bike is allowed? Technically 4 wheel but act like 2 wheel.

Or how about hover bike?

Edited December 22, 2020 by msk6003

[Jurss]

21 minutes ago, msk6003 said:

Is this kind of bike is allowed? Technically 4 wheel but act like 2 wheel.

Or how about hover bike?

No, it was said 2 wheels, OK, some sidecar,

[nerdsforprez]

4 hours ago, Ngoc Nguyen said:

Is quadbike allowed?

 

57 minutes ago, msk6003 said:

Or how about hover bike?

I am going to just sit back and perhaps get some popcorn.  Gotta love the questions EXPLICITLY answered in the rules.  I can only image what goes on in Jim and Milan's head.....

[steph77]

Trying to go around the rules seems to be the national sport on EB...

However there are just so many possible bikes possible to built...sports bike, trial,cross,Dakar,hypersport, mini bike for child,police bike, safari bikes, goldwings and harleys serials...so many bikes to choose between...

[Milan]

1 hour ago, msk6003 said:

Is this kind of bike is allowed? Technically 4 wheel but act like 2 wheel.

Or how about hover bike?

Dodge Tomahawk or Lazareth, although cool concepts, are sporting 4 wheels, no matter how you try to pack it. Even worse, put a bit more space between them, and you've got a quad.
Let's stick to two wheels.

[Jim]

9 minutes ago, nerdsforprez said:

I am going to just sit back and perhaps get some popcorn.  Gotta love the questions EXPLICITLY answered in the rules.  I can only image what goes on in Jim and Milan's head.....

Grab me some too, will you?

1 hour ago, msk6003 said:

Or how about hover bike?

Hover bikes with two wheels touching the road for driving are allowed :P

[nerdsforprez]

35 minutes ago, Jim said:

Grab me some too, will you?

Hover bikes with two wheels touching the road for driving are allowed :P

Lol.... hover bikes, that are not self-propelled, (i.e. pedaled, etc), have their own propulsion system, that have two wheels that hover above the ground, or any of the other characteristics explicitly stated in the rules thus far are allowed...

 

 

[steph77]

Ok lets summary the goal of this contest. The purpose is to build a regular motorbike. It is not one easy goal. They are some difficulties in this exercise and the goal is to get differents approaches, differents creative solutions for the same basic model. So. Let's build and speak our creativity!