Topic: Mayhem at Wicksteed - 2016 (Read 248541 times)

U-33 · « **Reply #100 on:** July 19, 2015, 09:17:02 pm »

Huh!!

Andyn · « **Reply #101 on:** July 19, 2015, 09:37:45 pm »

I'm in for Springer wars. I'm also in for the 'fill the ice cream tub with the water monitor' thing, with my trusty of 4 gallon a minute water pump

ian-mccaffrey · « **Reply #102 on:** July 19, 2015, 11:54:45 pm »

Quote from: Hairy Andy on July 19, 2015, 09:37:45 pm

I'm in for Springer wars. I'm also in for the 'fill the ice cream tub with the water monitor' thing, with my trusty of 4 gallon a minute water pump

making a return are you mate !

Andyn · « **Reply #103 on:** July 20, 2015, 06:53:13 pm »

Triumphantly, yep!

ian-mccaffrey · « **Reply #104 on:** July 22, 2015, 09:31:57 pm »

do you think A we should have standard size springers . B we should double them in size C make it any boat up to a certain size for boat wars

Arrow5 · « **Reply #105 on:** July 22, 2015, 10:54:56 pm »

Stick to standard size....you never know what might turn up

Klunk · « **Reply #106 on:** July 22, 2015, 10:56:38 pm »

standard size springers. I Will be posting build rules soon with the weapons rules. They will be non negotiable about certain weapons. If you are unsure then you can pm me for clarification.
Please be aware that it will be the builders responsibility to ensure that electric are waterproofed to stop damage to them in the event of a sinking.
as I said before most boats will be put out of action by mechanical or electrical failure.

davidsg1a · « **Reply #107 on:** July 22, 2015, 10:58:10 pm »

Not to many rules klunk

ian-mccaffrey · « **Reply #108 on:** July 22, 2015, 11:12:08 pm »

hurry up with rules and plans ... i wanna get building !

ian-mccaffrey · « **Reply #109 on:** July 31, 2015, 10:21:57 pm »

ANY SIGN OF THESE PLANS AND RULES YET KLUNK

Klunk · « **Reply #110 on:** July 31, 2015, 10:44:31 pm »

Yes they are sitting on my pc at home. Unfortunately I'm not there till Saturday evening

ian-mccaffrey · « **Reply #111 on:** July 31, 2015, 11:20:13 pm »

No rush lol. I'm off to Spain for a week

ian-mccaffrey · « **Reply #112 on:** October 24, 2015, 10:31:01 pm »

come on KLUNK some of us want to start building !.... wheres the rules and regs for blow a boat up i mean springer wars !

Klunk · « **Reply #113 on:** October 25, 2015, 01:20:40 am »

Ok here it is. I don't want any complaints from those who who think it's wrong. This is VOLUNTARY!

open to all open minded and willing participants at their own risk

Springer build rules

Standard size for springers,
Standard motor/battery rudder and prop rules apply……..
The sides of the springer can be no thicker than 2.5mm thick.
Top and bottom balsa stiffeners maybe added to a max 10mm x 10mm
Front and rear bulkheads can be upto 6mm thick balsa.
Deck and bottom of springer upto 6mm balsa or ply.
Above decks your choice
NO FIBRE GLASS, CARBON FIBRE OR ANY TYPE OF REINFORCEMENT ALLOWED ON THE SIDES OF THE SPRINGER.IT CAN BE SEALED AND PAINTED ONLY.

Weapons
No explosives, projectile of flammable gases or liquids OR PROJECTILES ALLOWED.
If you have a weapon that you are not sure of please PM Klunk for further info.
Rules are based on car demolition derby.
Be sensible. Be safe.
Actual rules for the event will be posted soon

THE RULES ARE THERE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC. PLEASE DO NOT FORGET THAT WE OPERATE IN A PUBLIC PARK.
ANY BOAT NOT MEETING THE ABOVE CRITERIA WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ENTER.
MAYHEM MANAGEMENT ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT FROM THIS EVENT.

davidsg1a · « **Reply #114 on:** October 25, 2015, 01:20:54 am »

The rules should be no bombs and at the end of play Saturday, all bits picked up by people taking part and the winner gets a grand prize.

davidsg1a · « **Reply #115 on:** October 25, 2015, 01:23:57 am »

Quicker reasponse than me Pete, it should be made clear if you don't want your boat broken don't play. Are the wickee boys happy with this?

Bob K · « **Reply #116 on:** October 25, 2015, 03:55:19 am »

Quote from: davidsg1a on October 25, 2015, 01:23:57 am

it should be made clear if you don't want your boat broken don't play. Are the wickee boys happy with this?

Well, I will not be playing, and may give Wickee a miss next year.
As it is far too many shows within reasonable distance are on the same weekends.

davidsg1a · « **Reply #117 on:** October 25, 2015, 04:55:16 am »

Bob shame you are not going, tenth anniversary for mayhem, it's gona be good, that 1-3 hour trip for all of the English lads is Shite, but us from Glasgow lads have been going five years on an average 8-10 hour trip over the last five years, last year was a record 8 hours,the year before that 14 hours. Hey we love mayhem and what it does, Martin if my boss knew how much it cost me to come and see you she would sat no. But tell her your a great guy. Get our kilts from last year on the site.

Klunk · « **Reply #118 on:** October 25, 2015, 05:12:17 am »

Only been up for a couple of hours and all you lot can do is moan. Bobk we spoke last year about your situation and I fully understand. Shame as really want to see Poly working properly but I can wait till Black Park.
As opposed to all whose whining about no bombs etc get a life. It's demolition derby, not let's go bomb someone with and aircraft. Demolition derby is about making a boat robust enough to withstand knocks and bashes. Go and try to sink a boat with 2.5mm balsa sides. Not as easy as you think. Once a boat is immobile it is out of the competition .
As opposed to debris there should be none to very little. If a boat sinks it can be recovered much like any other boat that sinks.

Bob K · « **Reply #119 on:** October 25, 2015, 08:14:51 am »

Sorry guys, but the key incentives to go to model boat shows is to meet good friends and generally drool over their model making skills. Sure, I get a lot of hints and tips plus plenty of ideas on how to improve my own techniques.

Page after page of this thread, going back to June, seems entirely focussed on how we can destroy each other's models. If I appear to be the lone dissenting voice, so be it. This could take up a large part of whatever day I am able to come. If you all want to concentrate on destruction, fair enough, but it holds no interest for me. Apologies. I do love Wickee . . . but . . .

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #120 on:** October 25, 2015, 08:49:29 am »

Quote from: Klunk on October 25, 2015, 01:20:40 am

OK here it is. I don't want any complaints from those who who think it's wrong. This is VOLUNTARY!
........

THE RULES ARE THERE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC. PLEASE DO NOT FORGET THAT WE OPERATE IN A PUBLIC PARK.
ANY BOAT NOT MEETING THE ABOVE CRITERIA WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ENTER.
MAYHEM MANAGEMENT ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT FROM THIS EVENT.

There will be Other events too, if this is not to your taste, just ignore it and focus on the rest of the weekend.
Currently, we looking at building a new build series based on the mini Thomas the 12" Tug!

http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,52504.msg539115.html#msg539115

Keep going Klunk, should prove quite entertaining.... "and all done in the best Possible taste!!"

ian-mccaffrey · « **Reply #121 on:** October 25, 2015, 09:34:57 am »

There's always one grumpy guts.
Bob. Your missing the point completely !!
Any way. Come. Don't come. Don't moan
Either way it's gonna be great

inertia · « **Reply #122 on:** October 25, 2015, 09:56:05 am »

Quote from: ian-mccaffrey on October 25, 2015, 09:34:57 am

There's always one grumpy guts.

Make that two..............
I'll be there, but I reserve the right to unglue my models myself.
As Sam Goldwyn once said, "You can include me out".
DM

ian-mccaffrey · « **Reply #123 on:** October 25, 2015, 10:06:17 am »

Quote from: Inertia on October 25, 2015, 09:56:05 am

Make that two..............
I'll be there, but I reserve the right to unglue my models myself.
As Sam Goldwyn once said, "You can include me out".
DM

other one missing the point.
It's not about smashing up your beloved model. It's is about. Building a springer tug specifically for this event. For god sake. It don't even have to look like a tug
It's going to cost a few quid do build.
Stick all the electrics in a plastic sealed container. Or condom or something. That way you don't loose your beloved electrics

Shipmate60 · « **Reply #124 on:** October 25, 2015, 10:21:07 am »

Bob and Dave,
While this is on it seems a great time for just having a chat or hot drink.

Bob

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