Custom Contest: "Operation Bird-Dog"

Obi-Shinobi

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Incoming intel...

"As of 1700hrs today, a highly secretive Spec-Ops team hitching a ride on a cargo plane loaded with medical aid and food, was shot down over hostile territory.

The cargo plane crashed in a heavily wooded area, just outside a local militia contolled region. Latest satellite surveillance indicates that the Spec-Ops team survived the crash, and have activated their homing beacons.

Local hostiles are patrolling the crash site and perimeter with several technicals, along with a large foot mobile force.

The Spec-Ops team is currently evading enemy contact, but will quickly be cornered and/or overrun.

"Task Force Delta" is in immediate prep stage for search and rescue, with a very limited window for success. Remember... no one gets left behind. Good luck, men."


Mission Parameters:

- Blackhawk night insertion
- Locate Spec-Ops team, using friendly beacons
- Escort to designated exfil for immediate evac
- Eliminate any enemy personnel of opportunity


Create a new and original custom 1:18 scale figure best suited for this operation. (important details are in the story!)
Contest runs 6/13 thru 6/27 (2 weeks!)
2 picture minimum (front and back, 600x600 max, no larger).
Optional 3rd "action shot" (dio pieces are ok).
Contestants may discuss contest or ideas, but no pix (WIPs, etc) are to be shown until the winners are announced. Violators will be disqualified. Entry pix must be PM'd to Obi or Daremo by 12am EST 6/28.
1 entry allowed per current member as of this posting.

1st place entry will receive custom S.O.A.R. cast head, and 1 set of additional limited custom cast heads/weapons/gear.


Runner-up will receive 1 set of cast heads/weapons/gear.


Obi and Daremo will choose 1st place and the Runner-up

This Op is extremely time sensitive!
Get moving, soldier!
 
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Videoviper

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Mission Parameters:

- Blackhawk night insertion
- Locate Spec-Ops team, using friendly beacons
- Escort to designated exfil for immediate evac
- Eliminate any enemy personnel of opportunity

Oooooo!...a crunch time contest!...just my kinda thing!

I think I know what the majority of the banner themes will look like? :)
 

K-Tiger

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We restricting it to team members, or could anyone involved with the op be included?
 

Obi-Shinobi

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We restricting it to team members, or could anyone involved with the op be included?

"Create a new and original custom 1:18 scale figure best suited for this operation."

I would go with an actual operative, for the mission. If you want to think outside of the box a little... any personnel involved in the physical mission itself - fair game. (no one back on base would be considered on the mission)

Again, all info is in the intel.
 

thelegoguy

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Hmm...I may try my hand at this. My MRAP is on hold until my "playroom" is assembled again. But I think I might be able to squeeze in a small project.

Good luck all!
 

sgt goat

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great concept for a contest , if I get th time I will have a pop!
good on ye obi..
one question please. .define original? is there a percentage of parts from an existing figure or is it that an extant custom cannot be utilised?
 

darthdre758

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It has to be an all new custom. You cant' have posted it elsewhere prior to here.
 

Obi-Shinobi

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Just a reminder...

Creating a base character/figure for this contest is a "given" minimum. That's the easy, no-brainer part.

His gear, weapon(s), and any special equipment are CRUCIAL for the Op! Think about what he would definitely need, as well as what he might potentially need, in a loadout.

Remember... important details regarding Delta's mission parameters are in the Intel!
 

fogger1138

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I'm hoping to have one finished by the end of the contest, but we'll see. I have no idea if it's going to meet Obi's criteria or not, though.
 

Obi-Shinobi

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Another team member should be ready soon...
Awesome.

I'm hoping to have one finished by the end of the contest, but we'll see. I have no idea if it's going to meet Obi's criteria or not, though.
Well... if you read the intel, you should get a fairly clear idea of what gear your trooper will/might need.

Hint: It's a night Op, right? What would be beneficial when it's dark?