The kit does not have to be bought from HLJ in order to enter. However if you win you will not be able to accept prizes unless the kit was purchased from HLJ. You would have only won the title.
“The rules have been clarified to state clearly that the kit can be purchased from somewhere other than HLJ.com however you will need a customer account at HLJ.com in order to submit your final order and claim any prizes.”
and the FAQ in the rules
“Q. Can I enter with a kit that I didn’t purchase…[Read more]
In 2013 I’ve enter with my idea for Alexander Akito Custom from Code Geass. But I just built a mecha and haven’t found the time to finished it. First thought was to finish tha…
Big challenge for me as I never did any dioramas. But I like learning new things this way. Have some background knowledge, we will see how will this go.
I think the moment I want to show is pretty obvious. Haven’t seen anyone doing this particular one (at least I haven’t found any). Will post some progress soon, so everyone can see.
I think they should be OK (would count them as details) but you might try msg Syd or Todd (you can find his name in member list of this group. He is either first or 2nd). Im going to use some precision machined sockets parts in my build and like hell HLJ is selling those ^^
Can I just get some clarification, does the kit HAVE to have been bought off HLJ?
the rules say that
“Entries can be made using any combination of any model kits which were/are available for purchase on hlj.com”
but also
“Prize winners may be asked to prove the entry was originally purchased from hlj.com”
“The rules have been clarified to state clearly that the kit can be purchased from somewhere other than HLJ.com however you will need a customer account at HLJ.com in order to submit your final order and claim any prizes.”
This year nothing fancy, just want to enjoy the process. After 2013, I have not touch any Gundam models and maybe is the good time I start with this, my entry on advanced class will be – Bandai Bearguy F (just the big one)
To be honest thats a nice canvas for a advance build. Can you share some of your ideas for it? Or will you be going with the flow and modify it as you go?
PS. I saw you posting in intermediate. They change rules this time. You can only post FINAL build in ONE of the three categories (well you can make more builds in all categories but only…[Read more]
my idea will mainly on steampunk and gothic. Already plan, and have a rough imagine in my mind. The only thing is parts that I not found that suit this yet.
thanks, most likely I will take the intermediate class out, don’t think I could finish 2 model in 4 months…plus this one got much more modding needed.
Pretty sure it does. Here : “Prize winners may be asked to prove the entry was originally purchased from hlj.com. “
The kit does not have to be bought from HLJ in order to enter. However if you win you will not be able to accept prizes unless the kit was purchased from HLJ. You would have only won the title.
Thanks for clarifying.
“Only kits that are/were available for purchase through hlj.com are eligible for this competition.”
Doesn’t sound like you MUST buy it from HLJ just that it has to be a kit that can be bought from HLJ.
Got confirmation from Syd. The kit has to be bought from hlj to be eligible.
From syd’s own post/comment on the 2017 comp
“The rules have been clarified to state clearly that the kit can be purchased from somewhere other than HLJ.com however you will need a customer account at HLJ.com in order to submit your final order and claim any prizes.”
and the FAQ in the rules
“Q. Can I enter with a kit that I didn’t purchase…[Read more]
Seems conflicting info is going about, ah well, already bought another MG sazabi ver ka thats on its way.
I made that post before the rules clarification