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Post by J1A3L5 on Feb 21, 2006 11:37:51 GMT -5
Alright SNOT'ers!
This week's model has no theme, it just is required to use SNOT* prolifically. The more SNOTty it is, the higher it will likely get, assuming it looks good.
Build a car, a spaceship, a model of your mother, or even some modern art..whatever you wish, so long as it's SNOTful.
The SNOT must be an important part of the model - Not just tiny greebles and stuff!
Size matters not. The quality of the SNOTwork and it's integration does!
Studs (Anywhere but) up!
-Jail.
*SNOT: Studs Not On Top.
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Post by Jamit on Feb 21, 2006 12:32:01 GMT -5
I've never finished a SNOT MOC, so this should be interesting.
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Post by Steven329 on Feb 23, 2006 16:43:21 GMT -5
Well Jail, Im not a SNOT Lover as you so here is my DMC12 DeLorean linkWhats SNOT -Doors -Head Lights -The plate on the back Whats NOT -Everything else but its covered in tiles. -Steven329 ( A Delorean and World Trade Center Lover) |
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Post by J1A3L5 on Feb 23, 2006 17:12:37 GMT -5
Heh okay. I sorta had the impression that this was to get people building new things, but I'll accept that. It isn't overly SNOT-y, but it'll qualify I guess.
-Jail.
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Post by Steven329 on Feb 23, 2006 17:32:49 GMT -5
Well I took my Delorean YTime Machine and re-made it into a normal DeLorean. Heres another picture with the door open pic |
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Post by Jamit on Feb 27, 2006 22:32:22 GMT -5
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Post by J1A3L5 on Feb 28, 2006 16:46:21 GMT -5
Hey, uh, Jamit...that's a cool MOC, but it's hardly SNOTty.
Where's the SNOT, besides the blue dots?
The MOC itself is pretty cool, don't forget that. I just don't see how it applies to this contest.
-Jail.
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Post by Jamit on Feb 28, 2006 17:48:47 GMT -5
Maybe I do not understand what SNOT means. I always thought it stands for Studs Not On Top. I do not see any studs in my MOC...
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Post by dyip_90 on Feb 28, 2006 18:03:04 GMT -5
By studs not on top, John doesn't mean tiled... he means putting the parts in another fashion, on their side, etc..
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Post by Jamit on Feb 28, 2006 18:31:58 GMT -5
Really? I guess I was wrong then.  I built that MOC thinking this MOC was SNOT. Also, it would have been nice of him to say what he meant... |
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Post by dyip_90 on Feb 28, 2006 18:36:16 GMT -5
Ahem.
Tiles.
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Post by Jamit on Feb 28, 2006 18:39:26 GMT -5
Indeed, and I will say what I said before again, I did not know what "SNOT" meant.
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Post by J1A3L5 on Feb 28, 2006 18:52:20 GMT -5
Jamit -
To be totally clear, SNOT refers to the orientation of the bricks not pointing upward, relative to model.
In your model, the studs are hidden by tiles, as is obvious. However, the blue dots are SNOT, because they are fastened on with their studs facing sideways.
In my model you linked to, it could be hard to see. The sidewalk (and snow that overlaps onto the sidewalk,) is tiled, but the main bulk of the snow, including the snowdrifts, is SNOT. The studs all face towards the sidewalk itself, on it's side.
Mmmm, I shall write a article for the wiki on SNOT perhaps.
-Jail.
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Post by Jamit on Feb 28, 2006 19:31:05 GMT -5
Mmmm, I shall write a article for the wiki on SNOT perhaps. Yes, I believe that would be helpful for people like me... |
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Post by TheQ on Mar 1, 2006 1:39:43 GMT -5
James, you should read this article . Beware tho, the file is pretty large. The defination of SNOT is (according that artickle which itself is pretty good) this: And John, it was like I thought it was |
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Post by TheQ on Mar 3, 2006 18:25:29 GMT -5
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Post by dyip_90 on Mar 4, 2006 23:51:51 GMT -5
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Post by Jamit on Mar 6, 2006 20:11:20 GMT -5
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Post by J1A3L5 on Mar 7, 2006 19:21:06 GMT -5
It's time!
First entered was Steven, whose DMC DeLorean model made a basic, but effective use of SNOT. I'm afraid the actual SNOTwork was somewhat difficult to make out, but it seems to be applicable to the use.
Next up came Jamit's ski-hill, which while a great model was thoroughly SNOTless. A shame; it's a great model.
After the definition of SNOT came through, TheQ entered a satisfyingly SNOTty "Postman" spaceship. It may not be the prettiest nor shiniest ship, but it even features my favourite SNOT application: The 2=5 rule.
Soon after, dyip came in with his "Piercer." In my opinion, it's definitely a space-racer. It shows a great integration of angles, and how not all SNOT has to be 90 degrees. Some definitions may disagree, but angles are definitely SNOT in my opinion. The engines are also well-executed, and the large pieces within them are barely noticable. SNOT on!
Finally, at the last minute Jamit entered the Black Dawn. A thoroughly mysterious ship, it appears to feature SNOT sides. SNOT sides in this way are basic, yet open up the sides of a lot of greebling options. Greebles are always a good choice, if done right. It's too bad black photographs horribly.
After consulting in my magic LEGO mirror, the minifig within revealed the most SNOTty MOC of them all!
TheQ's Postman is this week's winner! It shows a definite understanding of how SNOT works, and displays SNOT in multiple styles.
Bring on the next contest, Q.
-Jail.
*The term "SNOT" appeared in this post exactly 16 times! SNOT on!
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Post by CrustaceanFreak on Mar 7, 2006 23:46:19 GMT -5
Gah! Just as I was working on a very SNOTty Eastern Block shuttle. Congratulations Q! Nice MOC.
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