The Rules

[kitbasher]

Nice and clear, Chris - many thanks for drafting them.

An afterthought.  I am correct in assuming that GB entries aren't required to fall into 'Tophe' and 'Kitnut' categories, and that there'll still be a single vote at the end, yes?

I think Rule 8 explains that ? My understanding is that builds have to fall into either one or the other categories, or you may commemorate both in one build. At the end of the build there will be 2 votes, one for Tophe and one for Kitnut memorial builds. If you do choose to commemorate both in the one build then it will be entered in both Polls.

Thanks Chris.  I had thought that would be the case, but then decided I was probably overthinking it all.  Should have re-read the rules before asking.

And I agree with the suggestion that participants state which category their entries fall into.

[zenrat]

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Nice and clear, Chris - many thanks for drafting them.

An afterthought.  I am correct in assuming that GB entries aren't required to fall into 'Tophe' and 'Kitnut' categories, and that there'll still be a single vote at the end, yes?

I think Rule 8 explains that ? My understanding is that builds have to fall into either one or the other categories, or you may commemorate both in one build. At the end of the build there will be 2 votes, one for Tophe and one for Kitnut memorial builds. If you do choose to commemorate both in the one build then it will be entered in both Polls.

Perhaps as a courtesy to the moderators, the builder should state if it's a Tophe, kitnut, another member such as Brian da basher or a combination. Just to make things clear.

With respect, this GB is to remember Tophe and Kitnut.  Others can be remembered elsewhere.

[Wardukw]

I've been having thoughts about my entry into this GB .
A push/pull P-51 Mustang is a go for certain but my issues were (notice were  ) the landing gear.
It's going to be a racer but because of the engines layout the landing gear would need to be tricycle with no room for the front leg.
Then I had a bitchin thought..floats 😁
It's going to be a twin-engined P-51D racing float plane 😆😆
I'm really excited about this now 😀🤥🤪

[kerick]

I've been having thoughts about my entry into this GB .
A push/pull P-51 Mustang is a go for certain but my issues were (notice were  ) the landing gear.
It's going to be a racer but because of the engines layout the landing gear would need to be tricycle with no room for the front leg.
Then I had a bitchin thought..floats 😁
It's going to be a twin-engined P-51D racing float plane 😆😆
I'm really excited about this now 😀🤥🤪

I'm looking forward to seeing this!!

[Robomog]

I've been having thoughts about my entry into this GB .
A push/pull P-51 Mustang is a go for certain but my issues were (notice were  ) the landing gear.
It's going to be a racer but because of the engines layout the landing gear would need to be tricycle with no room for the front leg.
Then I had a bitchin thought..floats 😁
It's going to be a twin-engined P-51D racing float plane 😆😆
I'm really excited about this now 😀🤥🤪

Had the same conundrum with the  push/pull Spitfire.  , I think im'e going to put tail wheels on the booms and hope threre is enough clearance on the rear prop.

Tophe never bothered with landing gears!     

Mog
>^-.-^<
 

[Wardukw]

I've been having thoughts about my entry into this GB .
A push/pull P-51 Mustang is a go for certain but my issues were (notice were  ) the landing gear.
It's going to be a racer but because of the engines layout the landing gear would need to be tricycle with no room for the front leg.
Then I had a bitchin thought..floats 😁
It's going to be a twin-engined P-51D racing float plane 😆😆
I'm really excited about this now 😀🤥🤪

Had the same conundrum with the  push/pull Spitfire.  , I think im'e going to put tail wheels on the booms and hope threre is enough clearance on the rear prop.

Tophe never bothered with landing gears!     

Mog
>^-.-^<
 

So ture about that Moggie mate 🤔 😄
Tophe never had the landing gear issue like most of us we do 😆
I had the same thoughts about that clearance problem and using the same props would cause a problem with the ground..I figured ya need a pretty tall front gear and long tails struts just to clear the ground and it would look weird dew to the height.
I've got a few float planes that could be used so I'll be digging them out and see which size will be closest 

[Weaver]

Question for the mods:

Is a law-enforcement vehicle admissable as a Tophe in-memoriam entry, providing that it carries no lethal or injuring weapons and it's means of enforcement are entirely non-violent?

[zenrat]

Question for the mods:

Is a law-enforcement vehicle admissable as a Tophe in-memoriam entry, providing that it carries no lethal or injuring weapons and it's means of enforcement are entirely non-violent?

I'd say yes but i'll need to consult with Mac.  We'll get back to you.

[zenrat]

Question for the mods:

Is a law-enforcement vehicle admissable as a Tophe in-memoriam entry, providing that it carries no lethal or injuring weapons and it's means of enforcement are entirely non-violent?

I'd say yes but i'll need to consult with Mac.  We'll get back to you.

OK, Mods have consulted.  Answer is yes, you are good to go.

The rules say "Your whiff must in some way encompass one or more of the ideas and themes that the dear departed's whiffs exhibited".
Other than that, it can be whatever you like.

[Weaver]

Question for the mods:

Is a law-enforcement vehicle admissable as a Tophe in-memoriam entry, providing that it carries no lethal or injuring weapons and it's means of enforcement are entirely non-violent?

I'd say yes but i'll need to consult with Mac.  We'll get back to you.

OK, Mods have consulted.  Answer is yes, you are good to go.

The rules say "Your whiff must in some way encompass one or more of the ideas and themes that the dear departed's whiffs exhibited".
Other than that, it can be whatever you like.

Splendid, thank you.

It wouldn't have changed the model basic model either way (would have changed some minor fitting though), but I have been struck by a particularly entertaining idea for a backstory....    

[zenrat]

For builds dedicated to Tophe I am working on the principle that physical laws and aerodynamic principles are just guidelines which can be adjusted (or ignored) by applying Tophe magic.
I am also specifying Tophalumin in their construction.  A versatile material which can be cast, forged, machined, foamed with helium or vacuum, welded with ease, and deep fried.  It is an alloy of Whiffium, Unobtanium, and Love with materials properties which if looked up simply say "Better".

[NARSES2]

I am also specifying Tophalumin in their construction.  A versatile material which can be cast, forged, machined, foamed with helium or vacuum, welded with ease, and deep fried.  It is an alloy of Whiffium, Unobtanium, and Love with materials properties which if looked up simply say "Better".

    

[ericr]

For builds dedicated to Tophe I am working on the principle that physical laws and aerodynamic principles are just guidelines which can be adjusted (or ignored) by applying Tophe magic.

    

[Weaver]

For builds dedicated to Tophe I am working on the principle that physical laws and aerodynamic principles are just guidelines which can be adjusted (or ignored) by applying Tophe magic.
I am also specifying Tophalumin in their construction.  A versatile material which can be cast, forged, machined, foamed with helium or vacuum, welded with ease, and deep fried.  It is an alloy of Whiffium, Unobtanium, and Love with materials properties which if looked up simply say "Better".

I appreciate the availability of Tophalumin and may well apply it sparingly or when backed into a corner. However, since it's me that's going to be explaining the model to puzzled punters at shows for a few years to come, I'm also going to stick to my own brand of "that rivet's exactly there for this pseudo-logical scientish engineeringy reason..." as much as possible...

[Wardukw]

For builds dedicated to Tophe I am working on the principle that physical laws and aerodynamic principles are just guidelines which can be adjusted (or ignored) by applying Tophe magic.
I am also specifying Tophalumin in their construction.  A versatile material which can be cast, forged, machined, foamed with helium or vacuum, welded with ease, and deep fried.  It is an alloy of Whiffium, Unobtanium, and Love with materials properties which if looked up simply say "Better".

For builds dedicated to Tophe I am working on the principle that physical laws and aerodynamic principles are just guidelines which can be adjusted (or ignored) by applying Tophe magic.
I am also specifying Tophalumin in their construction.  A versatile material which can be cast, forged, machined, foamed with helium or vacuum, welded with ease, and deep fried.  It is an alloy of Whiffium, Unobtanium, and Love with materials properties which if looked up simply say "Better".

I appreciate the availability of Tophalumin and may well apply it sparingly or when backed into a corner. However, since it's me that's going to be explaining the model to puzzled punters at shows for a few years to come, I'm also going to stick to my own brand of "that rivet's exactly there for this pseudo-logical scientish engineeringy reason..." as much as possible...