Today I went with several of my friends down to San Diego for their Model Expo. I took only seven models again this time and was ribbed for it again. When asked "Why so few?" I simply told them I can't afford the "Deliduka surcharge". (this is when a model club charges for extra models beyond a certain number)
I did help judge and had a great time. When the dust settled though, I had won two comic books and two sets of Modelkasten 1/35th scale Panther tracks (one for early Panther and one for late Panther) in the raffle.
In the contest itself, they had a split: "Wheeled Vehicles 1/72 and Smaller" and Tracked Vehicles 1/72 and Smaller". I took a Third Place in each...
Third Place, Wheeled Vehicles, 1/72 Scale and Smaller: Mack Tank Transporter with FT-17 Tank.
Third Place, Tracked Vehicles, 1/72 Scale and Smaller: JGSDF Type 10 MBT with Dozer Blade.
Third Place, Space and Sci-Fi, All Scales and Types: Finemolds Y-wing Fighter.
Competition was stiff, so winning these to me is a major, major accomplishment given the extreme talent I was up against. Not only that, but San Diego IPMS is very stringent on their judging; being as close to IPMS National standards as possible; making their contest one of the most challenging ones in Southern California next to Orangecon itself. This is cream on the already sweet experience of attending that show.
Anyway, I don't win often or much, so this is a big deal for me so I hope you all don't mind me popping this up.
I'll try to have more pics up later of the show and it's entries. I didn't get too many since my battery started running low two-thirds of the way through the show.
Do we have a Trophy Case?
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Do we have a Trophy Case?
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Re: Do we have a Trophy Case?
Why should be worry you showing your well deserved prizes?
I have no idea about IPMS or whatever strict rules, but I know a great build when I see it. Those are!
I have no idea about IPMS or whatever strict rules, but I know a great build when I see it. Those are!
Re: Do we have a Trophy Case?
congrats!
Re: Do we have a Trophy Case?
Congratulations, Duke!
Well deserved prices you've earned there.
Well deserved prices you've earned there.
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Re: Do we have a Trophy Case?
Well done Duke and The Best Congratulations!
Can only agree to previous ones, of course this kind of succesfull awards and prizes should be shared here!
The Mack with the tank is just so good looking!
- Kari
Can only agree to previous ones, of course this kind of succesfull awards and prizes should be shared here!
The Mack with the tank is just so good looking!
- Kari
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Kinetic F-16A (new tool) 1/48
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Re: Do we have a Trophy Case?
Thirdl place? Hrumpf. But I kid. You do great work and should be proud of this. Three wind from seven entries is pretty special. Pround of you pal.
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
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Re: Do we have a Trophy Case?
Thanks guys! I appreciate it very much. These are really special for me and I am very stoked at having been awarded them.
Thanks again guys!
Thanks again guys!
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"Do you know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I get and beat you with 'till you understand who's in ruttin' command!"
-Jayne Cobb, Firefly Episode 2 "The Train Job"
We are modelers - the same in spirit, in hunger to insanely buy newly released kits, hustlers in hiding our stash from our better halves and experts in using garbage as replacements for after-market parts.
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"Do you know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I get and beat you with 'till you understand who's in ruttin' command!"
-Jayne Cobb, Firefly Episode 2 "The Train Job"
We are modelers - the same in spirit, in hunger to insanely buy newly released kits, hustlers in hiding our stash from our better halves and experts in using garbage as replacements for after-market parts.
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Re: Do we have a Trophy Case?
Third place?! I'd take third place than none anytime. Congrats on the wins buddy. You deserved them! Be proud!
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Re: Do we have a Trophy Case?
Great job to you Mark! Very well done on those wins!
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Re: Do we have a Trophy Case?
nicely done!
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