... but only if you've entered the 'Mad Model Maker' contest, hosted by HorrorHound Magazine and co-sponsored by Moebius Models and www.MonsterScenes.net. Click the link on the MonsterScenes.net main page (be sure to refresh your browser if you're not seeing the most up-to-date page) and learn how to enter and win. Hurry, entries are due by August 31, 2009.

There's a dungeon-full of great prizes including this incredibly unique Golden Pendulum kit:

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii24/dlprince/golden_pendulum_md.jpg

Now THAT is really freaking COOL!:thumbsup:
Too bad I'm part of MS LTD, therefore ineligible.:cry:

It looks so cool built up! I have one of course, but it sure doesn't look like that!

Really? We're not eligible?

Can I enter with my Daughter Beth?:)
Mcdee

Really? We're not eligible?

Not true. If you're in the business of the hobby, you'd automatically be competing in the Advanced category but you are not restricted from entering the contest (actually, we encourage advanced/professional builders to show their stuff). Since the judging is from a panel comprised of HorrorHound, Moebius, and Dencomm representatives, the judging will be fair and equitable based upon the merits of the actual entries. So... enter now and compete for that gleaming prize!

(And, yes, that's a photo of the actual assembled kit -- it's that spectacular.)

Can I enter with my Daughter Beth?:)
Mcdee

Absolutely. The Father/Son -- Mother/Daughter category is welcoming of Father/Daughter and Mother/Son entries. Let's show the new generation of kit builders just how fun modeling can be. Enter today!

Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooohhhh... Shiny...........

:) VERY cool looking prize! Okay time to go out and get a couple of these kits :cool:

Absolutely. The Father/Son -- Mother/Daughter category is welcoming of Father/Daughter and Mother/Son entries. Let's show the new generation of kit builders just how fun modeling can be. Enter today!

COOL:thumbsup:...I'm in!
Mcdee

DENCOMM: What a massively cool prize! Sounds like fun, too.

Can I enter with my Daughter Beth?:)
Mcdee

I think you've gotta enter with an MS kit?!?

Chris.:tongue:

Do you think they would allow Grandfather(i'm only 52 before you start) and Grandson entry,cheers,Gordon

Do you think they would allow Grandfather(i'm only 52 before you start) and Grandson entry,cheers,Gordon

How special would that be? Please, team up with your Grandson and enter.

Has anyone started building yet? (Just a subtle way to bump this thread :tongue:)

Yep...figures built and working on a suitable base...how 'bout you, Hedorah?

I may change directions - My hobby shop hasn't gotten in the hanging cage I ordered yet. I thought of a different idea so now I am not sure which one to do...

...In other words, I haven't started yet :freak:

I should have tomorrow afternoon free I may start on Dr. Deadly - I am going to modify his pose a little so I should probably get going!

What hobby shop do you go to, Hedorah? When I lived down close to your neck of the woods, I used to visit D & J Hobby in Campbell...

What hobby shop do you go to, Hedorah? When I lived down close to your neck of the woods, I used to visit D & J Hobby in Campbell...

I was just at D&J this afternoon :thumbsup: though the shop I ordered from is the Hobbytown USA on Blossom Hill.

I used to go to San Antonio more than any of the others, Its too bad they closed.


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Kirk

About the G/father,G/son,I thought I would ask he is only 9 and loves this stuff does that mean he is not eligable?I saw the rules stated 12 as minimum?cheers,Gordon

As it's and adult & child entry...I think you'd be okay. The rules might have something to do with the nature of the content/subject matter. Do the rules say the age limit is 12 & up if the modeler is entering on his own?

Regarding the parent/adult/child entry...they should wave this restriction. If an adult is there, to make aware to the child that the subject matter is all 'make believe...then it should be fine.

I built the monsters when I was 8 yrs old by myself...and I'm fine. ;)

If there's a problem...I'll fix it with the powers that be so you can enter!! :)

(yeah right...) ;)

About the G/father,G/son,I thought I would ask he is only 9 and loves this stuff does that mean he is not eligable?I saw the rules stated 12 as minimum?cheers,Gordon

Hello Gordon. Yes, your Grandson is welcome to participate along with you. As ShadOAB astutely noted, the age limit was indicated since the kits are intended for "mature modelers ages 12 to adult." With your participation and guidance, it would be fine for your 9-year-old G/son to enter with you. We're eager to see what the two of you submit.

Tremendous,thanks Dencomm and ShadOAB,he will be pleased,it will be a mixture of old and new and hopefully sinister in nature,starting this week,thanks again,Gordon

Hey Demcomm i was going to enter the contest be don't have a pic of myself with my creation as it had to be dismantled because i have no room to keep it???

Hey Demcomm i was going to enter the contest be don't have a pic of myself with my creation as it had to be dismantled because i have no room to keep it???

I'm not Dencomm....and maybe they will understand your post...but--I don't understand the point you are making...if there is a point?

In other words...HUH? :freak:

Hey, I'm in Campbell and have extras of Dr. Deadly, Victim and the Hanging Cage, if you need any of them.

Jasen

Hey, I'm in Campbell and have extras of Dr. Deadly, Victim and the Hanging Cage, if you need any of them.

Jasen

If that's not the true spirit of "friendly competition," I don't know what is. :thumbsup:

I've been playing with the Hanging Cage. The parts count on the cage itself is going from 4 to 105!! I'm not kidding!! Mainly rivets and spikes added. There's been major mods all through the kit including a now working pulley. Is it possible to enter it as a stand alone kit or is it neccessary to have a dio scene?

Chris.:)

Stand-alone kits are fine, figures or devices. Pairs. Threesomes. Full blown dioramas. Whatever you want submit, we only ask you submit as a Beginner, Team (father/son, etc.), or Advanced Modeler.

Eager to see what you've got to show...

I'm not Dencomm....and maybe they will understand your post...but--I don't understand the point you are making...if there is a point?

In other words...HUH? :freak:

The point is ShadOAB it states in the comp rules u need a pic of yourself with your buildup

I imagine that'd be for promotional purposes....
I should be able to enter as a father/son entry- I have the body(?) of a 100 year old but my mates tell me I have the mind of a 3 year old.....

Chris.:)

I imagine that'd be for promotional purposes....
I should be able to enter as a father/son entry- I have the body(?) of a 100 year old but my mates tell me I have the mind of a 3 year old.....

Chris.:)

I'll check again... but I think you want to enter in the schizophrenic catagory:freak:
...But ,of course... you'll have to split the prize amongst yourself :thumbsup:
Mcdee:p

I couldn't split the prize with myself. I'm too greedy- so am I....

Chris.:)

Does "beginner" mean I don't know what I'm doing? If so, I'm a beginner....

Chris.:)

I couldn't split the prize with myself. I'm too greedy- so am I....

Chris.:)

Then the Pendulum will come in handy...You could split yourself amongst your prize...:p
Denis:wave:

Now THAT'S classic!!:p:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
Judging by the quality of builds I imagine are taking place by you guys I don't think I'd get too far with just the stand alone Cage anyway....

Chris.:)

Just a reminder fiends: it's time to get your entries submitted for the contest as August 31st is fast approaching. Remember, several of the exclusive Golden Pendulums are up for grabs as are the Moebius Monster Scenes factory display, a subscription to HorrorHound Magazine, prize packs, and more. And, everyone who enters gets this dreadfully delightful 8.5" x 11" certificate, suitable for framing:

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii24/dlprince/MAD_MODEL_MAKER_CERTIFICATE.jpg

Plus, winners will have their photo published in issue #21 of HorrorHound Magazine.

Visit this link (http://www.monsterscenes.net/mad_model_maker.htm) to review the categories, prizes, and entry instructions. Who knows -- in just a few weeks time you might be heralded as a Mad Model Maker.

Bringing this back up to the top since we're in our last week of accepting entries. Don't forget to have your entries submitted midnight, August 31, 2009 to contend for the coveted Golden Pendulum.

Visit the MonsterScenes.net site at this link (http://www.monsterscenes.net/mad_model_maker.htm) for a reminder of the guidelines and instructions for entering. Looking forward to seeing your work.

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii24/dlprince/golden_pendulum_md.jpg

I'll be entering later this week. I hope there's a good turnout!

My grandson and I should have our entry finished towards end of weekand I am really proud of his effort,we have stuck something in there for those Irwin Allen fans too,
cheers,Gordon

Submitted my entry today, Dennis! :thumbsup:

Hey, I'm in Campbell and have extras of Dr. Deadly, Victim and the Hanging Cage, if you need any of them.

Jasen

Man I just saw this - Thanks for the offer, but I've gone in a different direction (Not because I couldn't get the kits, but because I didn't have the time to finish my grand design)! I have a much more modest effort that I will be submitting here. It may not have much chance of winning, but I am having fun building it!

Thanks again, Jasen, I appreciate your offer!

-Kirk-

Thats my grandson and my entry in,Gary's little brother kept giving us moral support and saying "its all right I'm not scared"he's only 4 bless him and looks to be a keen future modeller especially of monsters so Dencomm and Mobeus keep them coming and I will have to work a bit harder now I have 2 young modellers to keep busy:)
Gordon and Gary(not forgetting Liam),
good luck to all who entered:thumbsup:

NNGAAHHH!!! I discovered this thread only just today. Of course, that's not going to stop me from making the good ol' forty-eight-hour try. But it would help to know: by what hour of the day on August 31 must my entry flash across the computer screen?

Thanks for running the contest!

Mark McG.

I'm shocked, Mark! You JUST discovered this TODAY??!!

Well, the 29th, to be exact, deadie. I didn't post until I'd reached the end of what I could do at my first modeling session. I evidently spend too much time at my workbench and not enough surfing the forums... :rolleyes:

Mark McGee, doesn't anybody know what time the contest ends tomorrow?

I believe when the Moon is Full (sorta)...as the clock strikes Midnight...:eek:
Mcdee

I'm in at the last minute, just completed Dr. Deadly for the diorama last night and took pictures and sent them today. I do love deadlines :)
Rob

I'm hoping that it is midnight...Monday night as I smacked my finger with a hammer over the week-end and now I have trouble holding the kit for the final details. I might be done in time...hopefully!

MMM

I'm sorry to hear that Bob! I hope you're recovering OK mate...
I've still got to finish my entry! I've got all mods finished and the whole thing primed. The cage itself is basecoated and I was looking forward to finishing it today. We've had great weather but of course it's decided to go freezing cold and it's raining this morning....
Mother Nature's a bitch.....:mad:
I'll see how it goes....

Chris.:)

Just sent my pictures off a minute ago...My Daughter Beth and I entered in the Father Daughter category and also independantly of each other :)
Thanks Dennis this contest has been a real blast and it's been Great spending time with my Daughter...(again) :thumbsup:
Since she's discovered boys we don't spend the time together like we used to... so,... moments like this are priceless...:thumbsup:
Mcdee