I could accept this entry, as it looks nice, but it could still be far improved. Check here for some ideas on how to build planes with limited part count while keeping them nice.
@gigaraptor what Blue0Bull said is a legit advice. This build is in the gray area of rules, and builds like this are not well accepted by the community. Could he know it's a profile of a 9yo kid? Since children under 13 are not allowed here without parents, we usually don't expect to meet someone who can't act upon such an advice.
@Minecraftpoweer do you use Discord? It's easier to talk there. As for the color, it's good for a working one. It lets you see what you are doing. For upload, I suggest going darker.
@Minecraftpoweer you can also check angles using fine tuner. If length and angles are right, height can't be far off. Angles are all marked on the second picture.
@Minecraftpoweer thank you. I have next to zero experience in making replicas though. I just take inspiration from a dozen of real vehicles resembling mine, and mix them together with some of my personal touches :)
Some people leave, some people join. That's just how it goes. Since there's a community and point system, some users feel pressured to build with the quality matching their points, which gets hard as the time goes. Others just get bored, or, like you, feel like nobody likes their builds. As for if someone will actually stay, there are many users that are just gathering inspiration. I've seen many great builds being made on various chats, and believe me, there still are many great builders. Not to mention that some, like EpicPigster, are coming back with new accounts. And, to address the the final thing in this post: I like your builds. Most of them. I'm not really a fan of WW2 planes, but you are pretty good at making them. Maybe not the best, as there are so many guys making WW2 replicas only, but you surely are in the top 10% in that area. So, head up and put a smile on your face, and make another one :). If you need someone to talk to, contact me on Discord or unlisted post.
@Minecraftpoweer you can also find data on Wikipedia, or dig a bit deeper to find all specs, technical drawings, dimensions, and other stuff. With a tank as popular as strv-103, it can't be too hard.
So far, I'd say it's lacking a few details. As for the scale, I suggest finding a sideview picture, scaling it so that the tank is exactly 9cm long on your screen (or 18) because its length is 9m (barrel included). Then, take a ruler and measure measure things. 1cm will be 1m on your model (2 blocks), or half a meter if you go with 18cm picture.
@Caveman999 most common way of hosting are "successor challenges". You ask others to make their build a successor to the challenge post. That way you get a lot of points if the challenge is successful, but it's also a big responsibility. You have to invest a lot of work into the challenge to earn all the points it brings. My first successor challenge brought 6316 points, and I'm expecting even more from my current challenge.
@Diver a 55 part plane doesn't stand a chance of winning anyway. I've seen some other planes being made for the challenge, and they have custom cockpits, control surfaces, interior details,... Maybe you should try to improve your technique by studying such planes before trying to compete. I appreciate the effort, but accepting this entry would just add to my workload (properly rating a challenge is quite a bit of work), without having a reasonable chance of winning. Sorry
@SkullHunter29 I'm following you since before you took your break, which means you are good. I understand it might take you some time to get back in shape after such a long pause.
@breitling there are people who have been making theirs from the moment I posted a challenge, and aren't even halfway done. 20min build wouldn't stand a chance.
It doesn't meet the requirements. Challenge asks for a realistic trainer with more than 150 parts. And seeing other entries, I'd say you wouldn't have much chance of winning anyway. I suggest taking apart other peoples builds to see how they are made, improving your technique, and entering some future contest.
@FarrowAirlines ok. For big letters, put # in front
@FarrowAirlines no need. I'll accept it. Just use those thick letters so I don miss it when I start scanning comments for non-successor entries.
@Omnium it looks great so far.
Congrats on gold, buddy.
@COENTHETESTPILOT no problem
Thanks for the entry
This would be better suited for Gestours challenge
I could accept this entry, as it looks nice, but it could still be far improved. Check here for some ideas on how to build planes with limited part count while keeping them nice.
+1@CaptainConny45 you can't even do 100?
@WahrscheinlichIch no problem. Planning any more of these?
+1Amazing
+1Thanks for the entry. Looks nice
@gigaraptor what Blue0Bull said is a legit advice. This build is in the gray area of rules, and builds like this are not well accepted by the community. Could he know it's a profile of a 9yo kid? Since children under 13 are not allowed here without parents, we usually don't expect to meet someone who can't act upon such an advice.
@Jerba I don't know. When the game is out, I'll see if it's worth purchasing. I have already claimed my account there.
@Minecraftpoweer join the Builders chat (link in my bio). Leftclick on me (can't miss, I'm a moderator there), and select "message".
@Minecraftpoweer do you use Discord? It's easier to talk there. As for the color, it's good for a working one. It lets you see what you are doing. For upload, I suggest going darker.
@Minecraftpoweer you can also check angles using fine tuner. If length and angles are right, height can't be far off. Angles are all marked on the second picture.
Maybe this will help. Or this.
Are you sure that the height you got isn't the one that includes tracks? Looks a bit tall now.
@Minecraftpoweer thank you. I have next to zero experience in making replicas though. I just take inspiration from a dozen of real vehicles resembling mine, and mix them together with some of my personal touches :)
@Minecraftpoweer looks about right so far. Good luck.
Some people leave, some people join. That's just how it goes. Since there's a community and point system, some users feel pressured to build with the quality matching their points, which gets hard as the time goes. Others just get bored, or, like you, feel like nobody likes their builds. As for if someone will actually stay, there are many users that are just gathering inspiration. I've seen many great builds being made on various chats, and believe me, there still are many great builders. Not to mention that some, like EpicPigster, are coming back with new accounts. And, to address the the final thing in this post: I like your builds. Most of them. I'm not really a fan of WW2 planes, but you are pretty good at making them. Maybe not the best, as there are so many guys making WW2 replicas only, but you surely are in the top 10% in that area. So, head up and put a smile on your face, and make another one :). If you need someone to talk to, contact me on Discord or unlisted post.
@Minecraftpoweer you can also find data on Wikipedia, or dig a bit deeper to find all specs, technical drawings, dimensions, and other stuff. With a tank as popular as strv-103, it can't be too hard.
So far, I'd say it's lacking a few details. As for the scale, I suggest finding a sideview picture, scaling it so that the tank is exactly 9cm long on your screen (or 18) because its length is 9m (barrel included). Then, take a ruler and measure measure things. 1cm will be 1m on your model (2 blocks), or half a meter if you go with 18cm picture.
@Caveman999 most common way of hosting are "successor challenges". You ask others to make their build a successor to the challenge post. That way you get a lot of points if the challenge is successful, but it's also a big responsibility. You have to invest a lot of work into the challenge to earn all the points it brings. My first successor challenge brought 6316 points, and I'm expecting even more from my current challenge.
- step one: make sure you are competent. If you can't build a good entry for your own challenge, you can't rate entries on such a challenge;
- step two: make a set of rules, requirements, and judging criteria. Write them down on an unlisted post, so you can just copy and paste them;
- step three: make a build, 2D or 3D, that shows what the challenge is about and post it;
- step four: edit the description of the challenge post to show all the rules, rewards, judging criteria...
- step five: wait until the deadline you gave is up;
- step six: rate entries and give rewards. It should take you two to three days, few hours a day for that.
+3Eh? I have posted six or seven builds in the last 30 days. That's way above average for my lavel.
@CaesiciusPlanes great. Can't wait to see your build.
@WhiteRabbit nice. Can't wait to see what you'll make with them.
@chancey21 because you can set an angle. Try playing with the angle option on inlets/flaps.
@WhiteRabbit sorry for hijacking your thread :)
@chancey21 yup
@chancey21 why don't you try inlets, like on my latest build? It allows for a trailing edge sweep.
@chancey21 that's cool. What technique are you using?
Nice. But, why don't you try to experiment with custom control surfaces?
+1lol nice name. Can't test it right now though.
@Diver a 55 part plane doesn't stand a chance of winning anyway. I've seen some other planes being made for the challenge, and they have custom cockpits, control surfaces, interior details,... Maybe you should try to improve your technique by studying such planes before trying to compete. I appreciate the effort, but accepting this entry would just add to my workload (properly rating a challenge is quite a bit of work), without having a reasonable chance of winning. Sorry
@Jamesgamer1201 I'm glad you enjoyed using it. You can check out other versions. They are linked in description.
Thanks for (yet another) entry :)
Thanks for the entry
Thanks for the entry
Just log into SR2 like you do into SP. Your account, along with your mail, is saved for SR2. No need to register a new account.
@Alienbeef0421 I'm glad to hear that
Log in like you would log in on SimplePlanes.com, with same username and password. Your email and username on SimpleRockets.com are reserved for you.
+5@F104Deathtrap that's great
@F104Deathtrap you haven't seen a thing yet. I've been looking at some of my chats, and many amazing entries are yet to come.
@SkullHunter29 I'm following you since before you took your break, which means you are good. I understand it might take you some time to get back in shape after such a long pause.
+2Welcome back. Are you back to building too, or just to the site?
@breitling there are people who have been making theirs from the moment I posted a challenge, and aren't even halfway done. 20min build wouldn't stand a chance.
It doesn't meet the requirements. Challenge asks for a realistic trainer with more than 150 parts. And seeing other entries, I'd say you wouldn't have much chance of winning anyway. I suggest taking apart other peoples builds to see how they are made, improving your technique, and entering some future contest.