My build for the contest uses sets #8068 and #42020, which have 408 and 145 pieces respectively, for a total of 553 pieces. I used 490 on the ship and 14 on the stand. Leaving 34 and 29 pieces unused.
The Leftovers by CleverNiftyDude, on Flickr
Major pin and axle shortage with these two sets.
VTOL Heli-plane by CleverNiftyDude, on Flickr
The stand,...barely stands, but I was able to get some cool banking shots,... as it slowly fell over.
VTOL with Pilot by CleverNiftyDude, on Flickr
Just happen to have a matching Technic Fig for scale,..Nice! Unfortunately my entry post will be pilot-less,
as he is not part of either set.
VTOL Cockpit by CleverNiftyDude, on Flickr
A close-up of the pit, with assorted NF controls and interface.
VTOL Top view by CleverNiftyDude, on Flickr
Functions incude:
Manual 90 deg. swivel of wings/props/landing wheels
Manual tail fin rotation
HOG prop spin.
HOG Ratcheted rescue basket
I think I'm going to try to get a few more photos before I enter it.
Cheers.