Australian BAKUC 2010 - Trip to Hong Kong up for grabs!

[rhyan@hobbyco]

Ok guys its finally official, we will be running the 2010 BAKUC at this year’s SMASH! If you have never heard of the BAKUC before its stands for (Bandai Action Kit Universal Cup) it’s the biggest international Gundam building competition where countries such as Japan, China, Singapore, Philiphines, Indonesia, Italy, USA, Thailand, Hongkong, South Korea, Malaysia and for the first time in 2010 Australia! Battle it out for the title of World BAKUC Champion

A fully paid round trip to the Hong Kong finals is up for grabs for the winner of the “Open + Junior class”  to represent Australia, certainly worth having a go at this one guys!  If you are interested to have a go lets discuss it here as well as help you guys in any way I can… As I said before I will be holding small Gunpla meets for people that are interested where we can work on more advanced techniques, airbrushing,modding,decal and even diorama construction.

Check out the rules below

AUSTRALIAN 2010 BAKUC RULES

Main Category:
This category is designed for modelers who want to push their skills to the limit by remodeling “Modding” Gundams as well as creating diorama’s that tell a story (Optional) Once a year the BAKUC (Bandai Action Kit Universal Cup) Is held where top modelers from countries such as
Japan, China, Singapore, Philiphines, Indonesia, Italy, USA, Thailand, Hongkong, South Korea, Malaysia and for the first time in 2010 Australia! Battle it out for the title of World BAKUC Champion

•   Open Category: Modelers over 15 years of age ( Born before 1994)
•   Junior Category : Modelers under 14 years of age (Born after 1995)

- Open to any type of modification / scratch building,remodeling,diorama construction.
- Use of commercial full resin or resin conversion kits is not permitted.
- Entries mounted on a diorama base must be no larger than 50x50x50cm
- Models must be made from original Bandai kits.
- All grades and scales allowed

Judgment criteria:
Painting          0/100 Line Paint Body decoration
Modification  0/100 Other parts usage (except original parts) remodeling
Creativity       0/100 Originality (Posing, Coloring, Concept, World) diorama

1st Prize :
-   Round Trip to Hong Kong representing Australia at the 2010 BAKUC Finals. 2 nights 3 days.
-   Trophy and Product Hamper from Bandai

2nd Prize:
- Trophy and Product Hamper from Bandai

3rd Prize:
- Trophy and Product Hamper from Bandai


Secondary Categories:
This category is designed for modelers who are still yet to venture into the complexities of remodeling “Modding” Gundams as well as diorama construction.  Points awarded for unique paint schemes as well as panel line work and build quality. Points are also awarded for dynamic and creative posing.

•   Best BB/SD Gundam :
•   Best 1/144 High Grade:
•   Best 1/100 No Grade / Master Grade

- Models must be built out of the box, no modification or scratch building is allowed. Different paint, decal designs are encouraged as bonus points will be awarded for individuality.
- Models mounted on a display stand is highly recommended
- Kits must be made from original Bandai kits.
- Only Bandai Gundam decals are allowed.

Judgement criteria:
Painting          0/100 Line Paint Body decoration
Creativity       0/100 Posing, Individuality

1st Prize
- Product Hamper from Bandai
2nd Prize
- Product Hamper from Bandai
3rd Prize
- Product Hamper from Bandai

Other information

1. All entries must submit an official entry form along with proof of purchase receipt from Hobbyco and its selected Authorized Bandai Gundam reatailers both local and interstate. (See list of dealers)Entry forms must be sent to Hobbyco no later than July 23 2010
2. Participants may submit more than one entry.
3. All participants must bring their own models to Sydney on the 6th of August for set up, presentation of prizes will be held at SMASH the following day.
4. Open discussion for this event will be open @ smash forums, any questions please post it there and it will be answered in good time.
5. Winner of junior category includes fares and accommodation for 1 supervising adult

[PenPen-kun]

oh tempting, i really do hope i have time for this event.

[Aoi]

This sounds really interesting, I hope I can build a decent enough kit to enter the competition =o The trip to HK definitely sounds good too, lol. Also wondering whether any of our Gunpla modelers will be entering. Maybe we can start preparing our kits, it would be really cool if someone from AnimeUNSW won xD

[cnc168au]

Im dont want to sound too pessimistic, but to be honest, BAKUC 09 finals in Hong Kong was pretty dodgy.
It was much smaller than the previous years, and the decore was pretty bad
Heres some pics to judge for yourselves.

[Noless]

well id better get a shuffle on with my entry, any news on the airbrushes coming into the store yet? been hanging out for these, and trying not to spend the money i saved for it

[Koreanguy]

Another reason to attend SMASH =D

But for watching purpose!

Only if I started making gunpla earlier  

[Tuuuuuuuuuuu :DD]

For people interested, here's some links to one of the finest modded Gundams out there. I'm a fan of Kdash's work now after surfing the web, especially the Phoenix Destiny and his Dragon Mod.
This is for inspiration for the Gunpla Builders interested in the competition. Thought I'd share some creative Gunplas I found.

http://chubbybots.wordpress.com/2009/10/31/5-coolways-to-mod-a-gundam/
http://www.japanator.com/greatest-gunpla-ever-the-four-celestial-guardians-9349.phtml
http://www.hobbyfanatics.com/index.php?/topic/21323-mg-kampfer-titled-dashs-legendary-mobile-suit-act-4-tortoise/page__fromsearch__1
http://www.ver-ed.com/ZGMF-X56SB.html  <- I know Rhyan will like this since it has a Supersized-badass Gun
http://www.ver-ed.com/GN-009VerEdKai.html

Good Luck to whoever is entering!

[Mithril]

lol those are some hardcore modding, he's pratically just using the base and making the outer shell from scratch.

[Afa ◕‿◕]

http://www.ver-ed.com/ZGMF-X56SB.html  <- I know Rhyan will like this since it has a Supersized-badass Gun

and i like it cause its Impulse...
but OMFG.... is taht.. just a HG 1/144... omg...... aa... ..... woah..... *faints*

[Mak0]

Would definetly be interested, but so little time, and much lack of airbrush funds, so hopefully the deadline's during the holidays!

One thing that bothers me though is the score for modification, pla-plate, dremelling and aftermarket metal parts seem way out of my league >.<

[PenPen-kun]

haha, that place reminded me of block-o-land.

[EdJZ]

I strongly recommend everyone tries to enter something. Show them what our club is made of hahaha. You get to show your work off to everyone that is going to SMASH! and it gets judged by the pros.
BAKUC will definatly be a recurring thing and the best way to improve is to give it a go!! Even though I can't win, I'm aiming to have my Sinanju there just to show off my work lol so yeah. There are prizes for SD's and HG kits too, so even if you don't mod, you can still enter and win stuff!

[Tuuuuuuuuuuu :DD]

Hopefully, Rhyan can set up those wanted Gunpla meets in order for us to all get some pro pointers on building and painting our Gundams so we can represent AnimeUNSW.
I'm looking forward to just trying to Air Brush any of the Kits I might get. I'm thinking of changing the colour scheme of my NG Exia. It's been incomplete and in the kit for many years.

[red_winter91]

^ I'd like that idea too. And those pics of those modded Gundams are crazy. If only I had the time and resources... and money  to try it.
I'd make bigger wings for my MG Wing Zero Custom!

[Schmole]

http://www.ver-ed.com/ZGMF-X56SB.html  <- I know Rhyan will like this since it has a Supersized-badass Gun

holy crap that's awesome
still.... the before n after scares me!!