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A local Fall Fair had a category "Model Car, From a Kit". I don't usually build cars, but I picked up a Revell Jeep CJ kit for cheap and built it between aircraft kits.
I decided to enter it, and came in second place! Of course, there were only 2 entries!
I build 1/48 scale WW2 fighters.
Have fun.
Nothing wrong with that! I really like the canvas top, is that part of the kit?
That's a neat Jeep. I like the blue, and like vol, find the 'canvas' top eyecatching.
Hope you had fun with the contest. Sounds like a good first experience, even with limited participation. Who knows, maybe some youngster saw your kit and got inspired.
Thanks, guys. Yes, the top came with the kit.
Congrads!!! It's still a second place!
"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen
Cdn Colin I decided to enter it, and came in second place! Of course, there were only 2 entries!
Nice Jeep.
Had a similar experience. Entered the 'Collections' category at a Heritagecon in Hamilton a number of years ago. Surprised to win first place in the category only to learn later I was the only entry.
Retired and living the dream!
A wins a win. I've won catagories where I was the only entry and I display the metal proudly.
Now if I was the only entry and came in second.....that would be another story LOL.
Steve
Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.
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Cdn Colin Thanks, guys. Yes, the top came with the kit.
Looks like you added the tie down "string"? Nice detail touch.
I think they were going to give you the first place award but the second place ribbon matched the model's over all color so much better.
Anyone with a good car don't need to be justified - Hazel Motes
Well Gee !
That is a nice looking Jeep . So display it and the ribbon with pride . I bet the judge was a woman . Some like to make things match like the ribbon color to your jeep LOL.LOL! Good job anyway .
Congratulations on your work!
Robert O
Cool win, contests at local fairs can be a great experience.
SprueOne Cdn Colin Thanks, guys. Yes, the top came with the kit. Looks like you added the tie down "string"? Nice detail touch.
I can't take credit for that, either; molded in. I will take credit for painting it well, though!
It was a lot of fun, and I think I may pick up another car kit to enter next year; an armoured car would be more my style!
I got the unexpected prize money today! $6!! WooHoo!
Good for you. There is an old saying (I believe it is from horse racing) that competition improves the breed. I have been entering model contests for over seventy years, because I believe the saying is true for our hobby too.
Don Stauffer in Minnesota
Cdn Colin I got the unexpected prize money today! $6!! WooHoo!
Ohhhhhhhh cool!!! I've gotten a few plaques but never cash!
i think Woody Allen said part of winning is showing up. a W is a W. i once swept the civilian vehicle category. there were 3 entries, all mine. what was interesting is their first would have been my third but i knew where the bodies were buried, so to speak.
in one local contest my friend built the Trumpeter M-1126 STRYKER and i built the AFV club one, both OD. he took a second, i took a third. In the next contest i took a second and he took a third. both of us thought the others was better.
congrats. enjoy the win and compete more
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