Very Uexpected Awards

doc-hm3

Member since
August 2007
From: The Plains of Kansas

Very Uexpected Awards

Posted by doc-hm3 on Saturday, September 13, 2008 5:56 PM

Guys,

Last night I boxed up my armor pieces and decided to enter "OZCON 08" the local "IPMS" chapter's yearly competition. I entered my E25, Stug IIIB, Aufklarungspanzer SPG & Pak40. After looking around I thought that I would be lucky to place in any of the categories that I had entered.

After the judging was complete, the viewing area was re-opened. To my great surprise I had placed 1st in each category that I had entered. Armor closed top, Armour open top and Towed artillery. Needless to say I was shocked. And then when the awards were announced. I was surprised with the "Best Military" trophy, the "Best of Show" plaque, and a new award in honour of a long time club member Richard Le'Gaye whom died of pancreatic cancer this last year, the "Mockup-Prototype-Experimental or Concept" Award trophy. I truly was humbled on this day.

I had to share this with you guys members of "THE FRATERINTY OF THE DARKSIDE"

All gave some and some gave all.

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the doog

Member since
January 2007

Posted by the doog on Saturday, September 13, 2008 6:00 PM

DOC, "YOU DA MAN!!!!!"

WAHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

Well deserved! I'm not surprised at all, though-that's some fine work there, and you deserve the accolades!

Congrats!

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Panther F

Member since
June 2005
From: Indiana U.S.A.

Posted by Panther F on Saturday, September 13, 2008 6:05 PM

Good job!!!!

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wbill76

Member since
July 2004
From: Texas

Posted by wbill76 on Saturday, September 13, 2008 6:07 PM

Congrats Doc! Well deserved on all three, it was a pleasure seeing them get built here on the forums and they were certainly award winners even before the hardware was handed out! Thumbs Up [tup]

BP Models

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Pvt Mutt

Member since
August 2008
From: S.W. Missouri

Posted by Pvt Mutt on Saturday, September 13, 2008 6:07 PM

AAAAAAHHHhhhhhh The Smell of Victory

....Tony....

Shoot Low Boys They're Ridin Ponys

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TacoBuff

Member since
March 2008
From: Colorado

Posted by TacoBuff on Saturday, September 13, 2008 6:21 PM

geez, did they have any ribbons to give away when you were through with 'em?

Well deserved awards Doc.

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redleg12

Member since
July 2006
From: New Jersey

Posted by redleg12 on Saturday, September 13, 2008 6:47 PM

Congrats Doc, well deserved.

Rounds Complete!!

"The Moral High Ground....A Great Place to Emplace Artillery."

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doc-hm3

Member since
August 2007
From: The Plains of Kansas

Posted by doc-hm3 on Saturday, September 13, 2008 7:55 PM

Thanks guys for the comments, I do feel I owe in part to the contributions of all of your critique's as I was building in progress and posting on this forum. I truly feel fortunate to have joined all of you here on this forum full of wisdom from around this small globe of our's. I do also want to give thanks to my friend Robert Brown for helping me learning the airbrush again after my absence in the hobby for some time. Thanks to you all.

All gave some and some gave all.

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modelbuilder

Member since
May 2004
From: Kings Mountain, NC

Posted by modelbuilder on Saturday, September 13, 2008 8:02 PM

Congrats. Great Job. I know how ya feel. This past March I entered my first regional show down in SC. I had hoped to gain at least one third place. When it was over I walked out with 2nd and 3rd in Aircraft OOB, 3rd place in Armored Cars and Half Tracks, and 1st place in Modern Armor. Also managed to get the Most Models Entered award.

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GA.modelmaker

Member since
November 2003
From: savannah ga.

Posted by GA.modelmaker on Saturday, September 13, 2008 8:37 PM

well congrats to both of you on a job well done.

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detailfreak

Member since
December 2006
From: t.r.f. mn.

Posted by detailfreak on Saturday, September 13, 2008 8:40 PM

excellent work doc! so whats up for the encore?

[View:http://s172.photobucket.com/albums/w1/g-earl828/]

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minimortar

Member since
June 2005
From: Massachusetts

Posted by minimortar on Saturday, September 13, 2008 10:13 PM

Great models, great job and congrats out to you there Doc! It's a good feelin' ain't it?!

Thanks,
Kevin Keefe

Mortars in Miniature
A Scale Model (Plus!) Collection of the Infantryman's Artillery

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smeagol the vile

Member since
April 2008
From: Philadelphia PA

Posted by smeagol the vile on Saturday, September 13, 2008 10:49 PM

Wicked dude, Wicked. Congradulations, thats amazing. Your work diserves it to. It goes to show you, when you come here your among the best.

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chris hall

Member since
February 2004
From: Weymouth, Dorset, UK

Posted by chris hall on Saturday, September 13, 2008 11:17 PM

Those are some fine builds, Doc. I think that the clean paint jobs with restrained weathering let the quality of the build show through, and this may well have given you the edge.

Well done!

Cheers,

Chris.

Cute and cuddly, boys, cute and cuddly!

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Saturday, September 13, 2008 11:18 PM

Congrats Doc. I really do dig that Aufklarungspanzer. Well done.

Eric

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disastermaster

Member since
July 2003
From: On my kitchen counter top somewhere in central North Carolina.

Posted by disastermaster on Sunday, September 14, 2008 12:12 AM

Good for you!

Although they really look great, don't get too pumped up though; the next contest you take them to .......well, you might not even place. Wouldn't be the first time either.

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wing_nut

Member since
April 2005
From: Piscataway, NJ!

Posted by wing_nut on Sunday, September 14, 2008 6:57 AM

Well done and congrats on all the awards. They sure are gonna remembr you when you walk in the room next year.

Marc

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, September 14, 2008 7:47 AM

Nice job---you obviously impressed some folks at that show !!!!

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Phil_H

Member since
August 2005
From: Sydney, Australia

Posted by Phil_H on Sunday, September 14, 2008 8:49 AM

Congratulations Doc, well done. Some very nice work there.

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caSSius

Member since
April 2008
From: Canadian Prairies

Posted by caSSius on Sunday, September 14, 2008 9:02 AM

Very nice builds indeed! Congratulations on the recognition you received for them...it is an incredible feeling when you approach a competition with no expectations and are rewarded with praise...but when you also receive the overall awards as well...wow, I can't imagine.

Cheers

Brad

"Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go."

- T.S. Eliot

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doc-hm3

Member since
August 2007
From: The Plains of Kansas

Posted by doc-hm3 on Sunday, September 14, 2008 10:52 AM

Thanks again guys for all the compliments. And congrats to you modelbuilder on your recent wins.

Tigerman, get one while you can, they are limited runs by "CYBERHOBBY".

Disastermaster, believe me, I still do'nt believe what happened. Theres no puff, just thanks.And I know what you mean about different contests. Have no expectations, just go to have fun, meet new and old friends. AND!!! go to the VENDORS ROOM!!!

All gave some and some gave all.

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bbrowniii

Member since
April 2003
From: 41 Degrees 52.4 minutes North; 72 Degrees 7.3 minutes West

Posted by bbrowniii on Monday, September 15, 2008 12:32 PM

Congrats Doc.

Looks like a good bit of work... Way to go.

'All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing' - Edmund Burke (1770 ??)

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RBaer

Member since
September 2006
From: Dripping Springs, TX, USA

Posted by RBaer on Monday, September 15, 2008 1:15 PM

Congtratulations! Very nice builds!

Apprentice rivet counter.

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SMJmodeler

Member since
April 2007
From: Schroon Lake, NY

Posted by SMJmodeler on Monday, September 15, 2008 1:59 PM

disastermaster wrote:

Although they really look great, don't get too pumped up though; the next contest you take them to .......well, you might not even place. Wouldn't be the first time either.

So true, so true. I took a best tank/best armor vehicle/best of show once too...but Sir D is right, you may get skunked at another event...just roll with the punches.

BUT...this is not to take away from winning...BEST OF SHOW! MY sincere congrats, you deserve it...those are some fine builds!

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moose421

Member since
November 2007
From: Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Posted by moose421 on Monday, September 15, 2008 7:20 PM

BIG, BIG Way to go all the way to the trophys.

Keep up the awsome work. It is inspiring me to take a couple of my builds to an upcomming local show.

Darkside, just turn on the nightvision and we can all see. Besides, when ours breaks down, we just stick out our thumbs. Air heads can but the sudden stop may hurt alittle.