THE BEASTS
Definition:
A Beast entry depicts a subject that has suffered catastrophic damage, destruction or irreversible deterioration.
A Beast must clearly represent a subject that is no longer capable of functioning or moving under its own power.
Damage must be substantial enough that a reasonable observer would conclude the subject has reached the end of its operational life in its current state.
The emphasis should be on destruction, aftermath, decay, abandonment or complete loss of function.
A Beast entry depicts a subject that has suffered catastrophic damage, destruction or irreversible deterioration.
A Beast must clearly represent a subject that is no longer capable of functioning or moving under its own power.
Damage must be substantial enough that a reasonable observer would conclude the subject has reached the end of its operational life in its current state.
The emphasis should be on destruction, aftermath, decay, abandonment or complete loss of function.
Examples of qualifying Beast subjects:
• A crashed aircraft wreck
• A burnt-out tank
• A shipwreck
• A destroyed racing car
• A heavily damaged Gundam carcass
• A derelict locomotive overtaken by vegetation
• An abandoned robot shell
• A battlefield wreck
• A post-apocalyptic ruined vehicle
• Aircraft debris scattered across a crash scene
Examples that would generally NOT qualify as Beasts:
• Flat tires
• A vehicle with a thrown track
• Minor collision damage
• Small dents or isolated battle damage
• A missing propeller
• A maintenance scene
• Temporary disassembly
• Subjects undergoing repair
• Cosmetic wear only
• Weathering without substantial structural damage
• A crashed aircraft wreck
• A burnt-out tank
• A shipwreck
• A destroyed racing car
• A heavily damaged Gundam carcass
• A derelict locomotive overtaken by vegetation
• An abandoned robot shell
• A battlefield wreck
• A post-apocalyptic ruined vehicle
• Aircraft debris scattered across a crash scene
Examples that would generally NOT qualify as Beasts:
• Flat tires
• A vehicle with a thrown track
• Minor collision damage
• Small dents or isolated battle damage
• A missing propeller
• A maintenance scene
• Temporary disassembly
• Subjects undergoing repair
• Cosmetic wear only
• Weathering without substantial structural damage
Operational Test
A simple guide for determining whether an entry qualifies as a Beast:
If a reasonable observer could conclude that the subject could be repaired and immediately returned to service through normal maintenance procedures, it is not considered a Beast.
If the damage, destruction or deterioration clearly prevents realistic operation, the entry qualifies.
A simple guide for determining whether an entry qualifies as a Beast:
If a reasonable observer could conclude that the subject could be repaired and immediately returned to service through normal maintenance procedures, it is not considered a Beast.
If the damage, destruction or deterioration clearly prevents realistic operation, the entry qualifies.
Beast Dioramas
Dioramas are strongly encouraged for Beast entries.
Destruction often tells its story through surroundings and context.
Examples:
• A crash site investigation
• A battlefield aftermath scene
• A shipwreck emerging from shallow water
• Abandoned machinery reclaimed by nature
• Urban ruins surrounding a destroyed vehicle
• Salvage or recovery operations
The diorama should reinforce the story being told.
Dioramas are strongly encouraged for Beast entries.
Destruction often tells its story through surroundings and context.
Examples:
• A crash site investigation
• A battlefield aftermath scene
• A shipwreck emerging from shallow water
• Abandoned machinery reclaimed by nature
• Urban ruins surrounding a destroyed vehicle
• Salvage or recovery operations
The diorama should reinforce the story being told.
