[WWI] Contest

[ernest thomas]

I'm of a like mind with Shane on this. It just takes me too long to finish a model these days to participate. Other things I've considered are: 
Some people in this group just have no interest in competing with their models. So a 'contest' would keep some people from participating. 
Another question is who would judge? How would they judge? Would our entries be anonymous like in the real 'go to' model contests to prevent friendly bias? Not to mention a contest based on photos submitted would favor those who are better photographers, not to mention the potential to re-touch photos to hide booboos. 
 
However, I have really enjoyed our cook-up group builds.   
As for your(Brent) suggestion for a contest through Roll Models, I like the idea of actually winning something tangible and probably more useful than a plaque and it all sounds good except for the reasons stated above, AND the fact that I only have one 1/72 kit in my stash(a twin hull flying boat 'tweener') and it's unlikely that would be the chosen kit. And my post-K sensibilities wouldn't allow me to go out and buy another kit just for the sake of a contest. 
Just my thoughts on the subject.E.Honor and Glory to our Ancestral Gods



Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 09:51:06 -0500From: orc51o at gmail.comTo: wwi at wwi-models.orgSubject: Re: [WWI] Contest
Howdy Gang,I feel a bit like the Roll Models cheerleader lately. However, we at Roll Models would be interested in hosting an online contest (I've done this from time to time over at HS).
 
Here is what I suggest:
 
1. We all build the same model
2. Out of the box rules in order to limit AMS
3. We do 1/72 scale because it's cheap and also to limit AMS
4. It has a two month deadline. You get two weeks to acquire your kit and refs and then you get six weeks to build and photograph. That ought to be plenty of time to build a simple 1/72 model.
5. Roll Models will hand out some prizes for the winners and for the voters. Any requests?
 
The goal here is to actually finish a model. In Dennis' case he could four or five! So, what is the easiest 1/72 model out there? Is it the Eduard Albatros or maybe their Dr.I?
 
Let me know what you think.
 
Brent
 
 
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