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THE WINNERS ARE IN!

1) Aesthetics
2) Power
3) Rate of fire [Projectile diameter MUST be or exceed .5”]
4) Portability
5) Uniqueness/ "New-ness" in Concept) Material used [Essentially a ratio trying to balance a well rounded cannon over cost]

Aesthetics:
1st- <a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... 433">ALVAU
- Reaper613</a>
2nd- <a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4125&"> Scorpion Class Platform - Boz</a>
3rd- <a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... 26284">The Big Apple Cannon - SpudStuff</a>
4th- <a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... 9&">Chappy - Sam Tex</a>
5th- <a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... B6%8B">The Last Blast - Markfh11q</a>
Power:
Hybrid- <a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... 433">ALVAU - Reaper613</a>
Pneumatic-
1st- <a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... ton-Valved Americannon - Rmich732</a>
2nd- <a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... 9&">Chappy - Sam Tex</a>
3rd- <a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... 37094">Dam Buster - MrCrowley</a>
4th- <a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4125&"> Scorpion Class Platform - Boz</a>
Combustion- <a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... B6%8B">The Last Blast - Markfh11q</a>
ROF
1st- <a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... 0&">Marble Machine Gun - Brian the Brain</a>
2nd- <a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... 68">Ghetto PB Assault Rifle - Syfer</a>
3rd- <a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... 65">Marble Assaust Rifle - Killagorrila99</a>
Portability:
Hybrid- <a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... &">Stuff's Hybrid - SpudStuff</a>
Pneumatic-
1st- <a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... 68">Ghetto PB Assault Rifle - Syfer</a>
2nd- <a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... 22929">"AA" Coaxial - Frogy</a>
3rd- <a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... 0&">Marble Machine Gun - Brian the Brain</a>
4th- <a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... 29944">"AA" - -1</a>
5th- <a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... &">P.B.D.C. - PVC Arsenal 17</a>
Combustion- <a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... B6%8B">The Last Blast - Markfh11q</a>
Uniqueness:
1st- <a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4125&"> Scorpion Class Platform - Boz</a>
2nd- <a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... 0&">Marble Machine Gun - Brian the Brain</a>
3rd- <a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... 68">Ghetto PB Assault Rifle - Syfer</a>
4th- <a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... 433">ALVAU - Reaper613</a>
5th- <a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... 9&">Chappy - Sam Tex</a>

We thank the following for submitting there guns to the contest:

:COMBUSTION:
<a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... B6%8B">The Last Blast - Markfh11q</a>
<a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... c4db0">The Magic Stick - Paragod</a>
<a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... 4188&">The Hornet - Brumby</a>
:PNEUMATIC:<a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... 0&">Marble Machine Gun - Brian the Brain</a>
<a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... 22929">"AA" Coaxial - Frogy</a>
<a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... 26284">The Big Apple Cannon - SpudStuff</a>
<a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... 49">Copper Piston Cannon - SpudStuff</a>
<a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... 44">Simple Paintball Cannon - SpudStuff</a>
<a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... 68">Ghetto PB Assault Rifle - Syfer</a>
<a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... 8">P.S.P.A. - Irwinner</a>
<a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... 2977&">The Shiny Assassin - LucyInTheSky</a>
<a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... 9&">Chappy - Sam Tex</a>
<a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... &">P.B.D.C. - PVC Arsenal 17</a>
<a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... 29944">"AA" - -1</a>
<a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... t=2853&">B the B Riot Gun Replica - Killagorrila99</a>
<a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... ton-Valved Americannon - Rmich732</a>
<a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... &">D.T.P.S M1 - Torch</a>
<a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... 3">Stealth Sniper - Noname</a>
<a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... 65">Marble Assaust Rifle - Killagorrila99</a>
<a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... 37094">Dam Buster - MrCrowley</a>
<a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4125&"> Scorpion Class Platform - Boz</a>
<a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... 0775">True Sniper - Rna_Duelers</a>
:HYBRID:
<a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... 433">ALVAU - Reaper613</a>
<a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... &">Stuff's Hybrid - SpudStuff</a>
:BBMG:

Threw all the moaning and growning, its here! This topic will be stickied and locked. If you would like to seek a answer or submit a cannon PM me by clicking the "PM" button at the bottom of this post. In your subject put "Spudgun Build-Off!". For a cannon being submitted to the contest use the same Subject title, and in the body of the document provide a link to the cannon and the name of the cannon. Before a cannon will be accepted this form below MUST be filled out:

Cannon Name-
Type of Cannon-
Chamber Size- [Diameter x Length][Volume measurement in CI or mL incased within ( )]
Barrel Size- [Diameter x Length][Volume measurement in CI or mL incased within ( )]
-Combustion
--Fuel
--Ignition Method
--Other Special Details
-Pneumatic
--Gas Source
--Valve
--Other Special Details
-Hybrid
--Fuel
--Ignition Method
--Mixes Attempted
--Other Special Details

Look <a href="http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... 5">HERE</a> for a example.

-COMPETITION RULES-

1- This contest is iniated as of 7/15/06 with it concluding 10/31/06.
2- For a gun to win it must not be completed prior to the date of 7/15/06. Although that does not dis-qualify guns that may be "partially" finished. [B the B’s cannon being a exception]
3- There is NO limit on cannon entering.
4- All cannons will be entered the same method, then if such a cannon deserves a award a judge will deem its category. Hence a cannons category will only be assumed prior to judging.
5- There is 6 categories in which a cannon may win:
---1) Aesthetics
---2) Power
---3) Rate of fire [Projectile diameter MUST be or exceed .5”]
---4) Portability
---5) Uniqueness/ "New-ness" in Concept
---6) Material used [Essentially a ratio trying to balance a well rounded cannon over cost]
6- Judges may enter, and may be ever DOOMED for "pushing" there cannon.
7- A winning cannon must have several pictures depicting the different features of the given cannon.
8- To win either of the "Power" or "Rate of Fire" categories a video must be included. This video MUST include both a video of the launcher shooting and a video of the projectile hitting a target. Sound is not required, but a plus. (I dont have sound on my camera)
9- Winners of each will category will receive a prize. Prizes MAY not present themselves in a physical form.
10- Rules are to come, although build your cannon soon to evade future rules;-)

Build and post your gun now to win 1 of 6 categories, and hey if you have a cannon I like you may get some free GB barrels in the mail ;-) Mods and PC, feel free to post below, although regular members this topic so you cannot reply. Feel free to PM me though.

QUESTIONS ASKED BY OTHER MEMBERS-

Q- Where do we enter cannons?
A- Under the correct "Submit" categorie just like you would do regardless of this contest, but following the submission send me the cannon name and a link to the cannon. Remeber this must have form on the page to be accepted.

Q- Can we enter more than one for a single catagory?
A- Refer to rule #4. Cannons are not submited according to there categorie, rather by there type of propulsion. And yes, multiple of one cannon may be submitted.

Q- Who judges?
A- Good question, the mods and admin. PCGUY, BCPneumatics, SpudShot, BoilingLeadBath, Gort, and Pimp.

Q- How can you allow brians shotgun into the compitition it was made before the contest began?
A- Well I needed a example to work off of, and so I allowed him to enter in exchange if I could use his gun as a example. Hes kinda has the odds stacked against him because of it, and if someone else even makes a decent laucher they will most likely win over him since of the completion date.

Q- Where do we submit videos?
A- Contact PCGUY on AIM or MSNM.
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You didn't steal my idea at all, hooray!
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