Attending model show fulfilling

FlyItLikeYouStoleIt

Member since
April 2013
From: Minnesota City, Minnesota, U.S.A.

Attending model show fulfilling

Posted by FlyItLikeYouStoleIt on Monday, February 3, 2014 2:56 PM

I attended the "Hope it Don't Snow" show in Rochester MN this past weekend. The turnout was pretty good and there were some AWESOME models displayed. I brought a few of mine along just to feel like part of the event, never expecting to bring home anything noteworthy. But, somehow those boys deemed that a couple of my pieces were worthy of Silver! I thought they had called the wrong name! I got a little weak in the knees, as I had worked all night before attending the show.

I am very honored to have been recognized by such skilled and talented people. Pictured here are my AMT/Ertl STAP and kitbashed/scratchbuilt AA gun along with their Silver medals (that, for some reason, are purple).

Bill.

On the bench: Lindberg 1/32 scale 1934 Ford Coupe and a few rescue projects.

In queue: Tamiya 1/35 Quad Tractor or a scratch build project.

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Pawel

Member since
May 2009
From: Poland

Posted by Pawel on Monday, February 3, 2014 3:20 PM

Hello!

Well, congratulations! How about some more details on that gun/trailer? Thanks for sharing and have a nice day

Paweł

All comments and critique welcomed. Thanks for your honest opinions!

www.vietnam.net.pl

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dirkpitt77

Member since
January 2006
From: NW Washington

Posted by dirkpitt77 on Monday, February 3, 2014 3:50 PM

I was the same way at my first show four or five years ago. It's a good feeling to win something when you don't expect it. That's some good looking equipment you got there.

"Some say the alien didn't die in the crash. It survived and drank whiskey and played poker with the locals 'til the Texas Rangers caught wind of it and shot it dead."

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tempestjohnny

Member since
November 2003
From: Naples, FL

Posted by tempestjohnny on Monday, February 3, 2014 4:29 PM

My first and only show was the same way. Entered one kit because it was cheaper then paying entrance fee. Left the show. A few days later I was a at my LHS who was at show. The owner called me over and handed me two plaques. I was floored. John

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Greg

Member since
May 2013
From: Indiana, USA

Posted by Greg on Monday, February 3, 2014 5:00 PM

Cool! Congrats!

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Tojo72

Member since
March 2003
From: Western North Carolina

Posted by Tojo72 on Monday, February 3, 2014 6:28 PM

Congrats,that's great

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fox

Member since
January 2007
From: Narvon, Pa.

Posted by fox on Monday, February 3, 2014 7:04 PM

Congrats on the wins. I always bring a couple of builds with me to shows. I always tell fellow club members that I don't expect to win anything. A few times, I was surprised when my name was called out for a third place medal. The last show got me a silver. I just stood there thinking the battery on my hearing aid was dead and I heard the wrong name called out.

Jim Captain

Main WIP:

On the Bench: Artesania Latina (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II

I keep hitting "escape", but I'm still here.

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ruddratt

Member since
February 2006
From: Smithers, BC, Canada

Posted by ruddratt on Monday, February 3, 2014 9:09 PM

Nicely done, and well deserved. Those are some sweet builds! Yes

Mike

"We have our own ammunition. It's filled with paint. When we fire it, it makes pretty pictures....scares the hell outta people."

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mississippivol

Member since
November 2003
From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)

Posted by mississippivol on Monday, February 3, 2014 9:15 PM

Great job and congratulations!

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falconmod

Member since
September 2011
From: Milaca, Minnesota

Posted by falconmod on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 6:29 AM

Bill,

Congrats to you. i was at the show too, to bad we didn't realize we were both there! I got a trophy for the SAAB Viggen, and a sliver for my FW190 and the a bronze I think right behind you for my Robotech Valkyrie plane.

John

On the Bench: 1/72 Ki-67, 1/48 T-38

1/144 AC-130, 1/72 AV-8A Harrier

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Don Stauffer

Member since
November 2009
From: Twin Cities of Minnesota

Posted by Don Stauffer on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 9:10 AM

I always enjoy HIDS. I have made it every year for about the last 10 years. Thanks to the guys in Rochester area- great show as usual.

I find shows/contests very enriching. I always get a renewal of inspiration, seeing models with new and different build techniques and finishes. I never come away from a show without several ideas of new things to try.

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

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Fly-n-hi

Member since
December 2006
From: Phoenix, AZ

Posted by Fly-n-hi on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 11:30 AM

Congrats! Its nice to be pleasantly surprised with an award.

Wait until you experience the other side when you enter a model that you are sure will be a prize winer and you get ziltch. I'm sure several of us have been there. Smile