MechTech Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 For those of you who don't know, the model show season has started. If you haven't gone out to a show, you are REALLY missing out on: the contests, the vendors selling great models and supplies (often at CHEAP prices), and all the great models on display and in competition. IPMS branches usually hosts these contests. They also have branches in Canada, Germany, and other places world-wide. Do a search for them. NO - you DON'T have to be an IPMS member to enter the events or competitions. I FINALLY made it to the IPMS Old Dominion Open in Richmond Virginia this past weekend. It was a GREAT experience! There was about 80 different categories and over 900 models on display! I can't post the whole thing, but here are some highlights. I hope you enjoy the photos; I left them full size so you can zoom in on them. - MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Nice! Thanks for the pics. It looks like a great show. And I get s lot of my models from model shows and can usually get some nicely priced kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Great pics!!! Looks amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 I like that clean looking Hygog. That’s one of those kits that’s kinda tough to make smooth with all the seams running through vents and such. The only nitpick that I’d give it is that the underwater stuff has the bars upside down, but it’s a tiny nitpick. Lots of great builds everywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Very cool! Thanks for all the pics👍🏼 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted February 27 Author Share Posted February 27 You're welcome, everyone! A lot of people don't know that there are shows right in their home area, and what they're missing out on! I forgot to say, that 1/200 Yamato (Gallery Models) won best in class for ship. I believe it was that tiny Y-wing that also won best in it's class. This show was tough. They judge all the models, then the best are given medals (gold, silver, bronze). Our local rules are the same, but to include nothing. We judge each model on its individual merit. Only best in class gets a "best over all" medal. So many more people get medals, and judging takes half the time! These judges took FOUR hours! - MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Have the first of three model shows that I go to coming up in April in Upstate New York. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Loving Woody's Auto Salvage! I want a Macross version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted February 28 Author Share Posted February 28 @Thom That's great! @Bolt Where old Valks go to die or get parted😁 - MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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