RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted December 4, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 4, 2017 Of course I can order via Amazon Cakeboxen in the UK, only in Germany there is no 8-inch Cakeboxen. I can sympathize with that Helmut. We don't really use that kind of cakebox here in Denmark either. This is a typical cakebox for Danish pastry. I was planning to use that until the rules were revealed. Convenient, no? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS1977 Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 I'm shocked that Germany has no cakeboxes, given the German proficiency in cake-making. "They make very good cakes, the Germans..." 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bergmann Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 I also think the standard cakebox is not suitable as a transportbox for a perhaps valuable diorama. Scalemodelscenery already manufactures a 200 mm base diorama from MDF, why not also a transportbox made of MDF, that would certainly be good. I have a CNC machine and I could also mill it myself. Laser cut, such a diorama with box of course would not be bad either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Phil Parker Posted December 5, 2017 Author Administrators Share Posted December 5, 2017 (edited) Cake Box challenge on the road - Digitrains tomorrow I've been performing some running repairs on my first Cake Box diorama in preparation for a visit to Digitrains open day tomorrow. The guys in the shop have been cakeboxing and are keen to show you what they do, as well as me you get scenic demos during the day. So, please drop by and say hello if you are in the Lincoln area. Edited December 5, 2017 by Phil Parker 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted December 5, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 5, 2017 I can sympathize with that Helmut. We don't really use that kind of cakebox here in Denmark either. This is a typical cakebox for Danish pastry. I was planning to use that until the rules were revealed. Convenient, no? pastry001.jpg Rather like that. Looks like you could fit in quite a lot of custard. Rob. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickBrad Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Having seen the models on display today at Digitrains, I am really up for the challenge, (I'd better be, considering I now have 3 bases including the free one courtesy of Digitrains). You really can use the challenge to try out anything, from tree making, ballasting, water effects, buildings, even handmade track if you wish. I have ideas for 2 out of the 3 bases I have, I just need to get on and start building Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bergmann Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Hi Nick, are there pictures from the Digitrains Show? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickBrad Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 You know, I was so busy talking that I never actually thought to take pictures on my phone. Rest assured though, the models will be appearing in a forthcoming issue of BRM and will be much better quality than what I would have taken. My old phone would not have done them justice in the slightest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Phil Parker Posted December 7, 2017 Author Administrators Share Posted December 7, 2017 Cake Box on tour - Digitrains An excellent day at Digitrains yesterday with Nicole and team. I arrived and was shown my table in the garage - complete with tea facilities and biscuits! I'd brought along my first two boxes along with a third I'd planned to work on during the day. On the table already were a couple of model built by the in-house scenery expert Paul, and a pile of MDF square diorama bases to be given away free. Once the doors opened, we had plenty of interest and loads of chat. 1pm arrived before I noticed and the rest of the day went pretty quickly too. There are several people newly converted to cake box building. Several are working on layouts already and see the benefits of taking a little modelling holiday with a small side project. Others just want to try a new technique and see the benefits of working in a small space - if it goes wrong you've not wasted much time or money. I'mn going to lean on Paul to describe the methods used on his models in a future BRM. While in the shop, I couldn't resist a good look at the fantastic model of Lincoln Central station being built in the back. It's a bit large for a cake box though! Anyway, there are bases left so if you are anywhere near Lincoln, drop in and I'm sure they will be happy to let you have one. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 The has nicked my idea - either that or great minds think alike! he's a lot faster than me though... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew575 Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 We've just bought some cakes in "Panera Bread" and were given a really strong cake box - the only issue ... it measures 9.25" x 9.25" x 4" - so it's now in the bin! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bergmann Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Cake Box on tour - Digitrains An excellent day at Digitrains yesterday with Nicole and team. I arrived and was shown my table in the garage - complete with tea facilities and biscuits! Digitrains cake box.jpg I'd brought along my first two boxes along with a third I'd planned to work on during the day. On the table already were a couple of model built by the in-house scenery expert Paul, and a pile of MDF square diorama bases to be given away free. Bridge_clean_rmweb.jpg waterfall_clean_rmweb.jpg Once the doors opened, we had plenty of interest and loads of chat. 1pm arrived before I noticed and the rest of the day went pretty quickly too. There are several people newly converted to cake box building. Several are working on layouts already and see the benefits of taking a little modelling holiday with a small side project. Others just want to try a new technique and see the benefits of working in a small space - if it goes wrong you've not wasted much time or money. I'mn going to lean on Paul to describe the methods used on his models in a future BRM. While in the shop, I couldn't resist a good look at the fantastic model of Lincoln Central station being built in the back. It's a bit large for a cake box though! LincolnCentral.jpg Anyway, there are bases left so if you are anywhere near Lincoln, drop in and I'm sure they will be happy to let you have one. Thanks for the pictures Phil. Meanwhile, I also solved the challenge with the Cakebox by making a 1.5mm MDF myself, as I reported in my thread. On Tuesday I measured my role model in the mine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbduck Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Inspiration has struck (possibly twice in a similar theme) but I'll stick with idea number 1 for now. I'll be ordering the baseboard from Model railway scenics very soon. Do we have a closing date for the challenge yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 (edited) The locked BRM Cake Box challenge thread mentions "this time next year" for voting to commence, which suggests that entries should be ready to be voted on by the 1st October 2018* at the latest... So no procrastination!!! * No doubt there will be reminders as October approaches... Edited January 17, 2018 by Hroth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffinOz Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Phil, has there been any updates on entry time or where on the BRM site to post the final entry? We have only just got the November 2017 issue of BRM last week. we have to wait 2 to 3 months for any modelling Magazines to appear in the newsagents. It is a good job I follow your blog, that is where I found out about the comp. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Phil Parker Posted February 1, 2018 Author Administrators Share Posted February 1, 2018 Good point. We need to firm things up. I've had a chat with Andy (he's got to set up the system) and we'll be asking people to submit formal entries in October. You'll need a couple of photos showing the finished model and a third showing it in a cake box so we all know it fits. Alongside this, you provide a brief write-up which can include a link to a build thread if you like. Andy will set this up in the voting area. Voting will take place over 2 weeks in November. RMwebbers will be asked to vote for 5 models, ranking them in order of preference. There will be an overall winner at the end of this. In addition, we are working on running some judged competitions within the big one. More on these as we arrange them, but basically, the number of entries has surprised us and so it must be possible to run to more than one prize. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunthesheep277 Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 I hope my loop hole attempt makes the cut :jester: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/128073-thomas-bertie-and-the-great-race/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffinOz Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 I am overwhelmed by the attitude of people on this Cake Box Challenge blog, I have had helpful hints, tips and assistance by other competitors, telling me how to do things, ideas for improving my entry and displaying my pictures. In a normal competition world you would not get this. So, a big thank you to all the people who have given ideas to everyone else, this is a testament to the attitude of Railway modellers towards each other. I don't care if I don't win, I have learned so much from looking at other posts, reading the ideas and looking at other peoples entries THANK YOU ALL. 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rue_d_etropal Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 (edited) I think most people are treating it as a challenge, not a competition. Personally I don't like competitions, especially ones where the winner is determined by personal preference. Wit a hallenge it is me versus the challenge, wheras with a competition,there can be a temptation to cheat (as happens in real life) or for judges to be biased. Tends to put me off competitions, but I am always up for a challenge. Edited February 5, 2018 by rue_d_etropal 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefromacrossthepond Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 And . . ..in a challenge, arguably everyone wins! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rue_d_etropal Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 And . . ..in a challenge, arguably everyone wins! Yes, and everyone is happy. Why make people unhappy, and sad! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1722 Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Quick question folks; Can it be a working diorama? Thanks Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Phil Parker Posted March 2, 2018 Author Administrators Share Posted March 2, 2018 Yes. In fact we have seen at least one already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffy Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Quick question folks; Can it be a working diorama? Thanks Chris Yes. In fact we have seen at least one already. Specifically, this one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1722 Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Yes. In fact we have seen at least one already. I missed that. Thank you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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