The ManDelorean Model Kit

In the 1980s toy and model companies were all TRANSFORMERS and GO-BOTS crazy. I'm pretty sure if the show The Mandalorian would have come out then we would have seen model kits this goofy.

Pod Racer Challenge on Trash Bash Bits Facebook Group.

John Lamb over on the Facebook Group has issued a challenge!

Welcome everyone! We are opening the garages, calling in the pilots, and gathering the scrappers!
From today until 01 Aug 2016 we are looking for a few good Pod Racers!


1) Build must be new for this challenge (though parts from other builds or pieces from other models are fine)

2) Each project must include at least 5 pictures; parts, work in progress, and 3 finished model pics (front, port side, starboard side)

3) Build must include Bits...Greebles...Pieces...Parts...etc. collected from your pile of goodies (there is no set percentage, just let your inner builder lead the way!)

4) For the final entry the model should be painted to a game play or table top minimum level

Let the games begin!



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New Star Wars Speeder Obviously Inspired by Rick Priestley.

Obviously these members of the Belgian 501st simply found a very large deodorant container to create this amazing replica of Rey's speeder from Star Wars: the Force Awakens. Obviously.

Check out this awesome video:

Trash Bash 2011 Final Results.

First off a big thanks to the participants, sponsors, and judges who helped to make Trash Bash 2011 possible. It has been inspirational to see how contestants have solved the challenge of using a discarded deodorant container to create a vehicle. And it's been a lot of fun to read the back stories and parts lists that accompany all of these models. Check the comments box below for links to each contestant's blog or website for more information on each entry.

Great work everyone!

First Place: William Burke- B86 DROF Motors Road Utility Surface Buggy

Judges really responded to the completeness of concept for this vehicle and its somewhat odd configuration. The final paintjob ties it all together and the backstory of a beleaguered Quar named G'wible really added to the concept of the vehicle. William used the clear, green plastic of the deodorant container to great effect and his use of decals looks realistic and well thought out.

Second Place: Ward Shrake- Russian Heavy Hovercraft Tank and German Scout Car

Ward created two models for his final entry and the level of finish on both vehicles is amazing. The back story for these models not only assassinates Joseph Stalin but also implies a future of man portable beam weapons. Ward is truly a mad scientist of modeling, using heat tools to fuse plastic and "Sharpie Juice" and model glue to color and texture his creations.

Third Place: Duke Dreal- Pirate Hovertank

This entry was created in the true sprit of trash bashing. Other than a few Hirst Arts castings the whole thing is cleverly constructed out of household refuse. The paint scheme and design concept are pure Star Wars and the tank fits right into a game of Star Wars Miniatures. Duke has used a stockpile of discards to create a really useful gaming piece.

Honorable Mentions:

It was exceedingly difficult to choose only three winners for this contest so I'd like to also recognize the other contestants and their entries. Everyone single one is inspirational in its use of trash bashing techniques and overall creativity. (The following are listed in no particular order.)

Clarke Payne- Yiksossi Reaver Raiding Skimmer:

Tom Perrin- The Shark Amphibious Assault Vehicle:

Larry Hammer- The Coarse Hare River Gunboat:

Jess Carver- Star Frontiers Explorer: