RJackson

Yes, it now shows that model as Registered. Thanks.

I was reviewing my models on the My Registrations list. I noticed that most of them are listed as registered. One entry is listed as checked in. What is the difference?

That addresses question one. What about an elevator? That is not addressed on the website, which is why I have asked here.

I was looking at the center layout and had a couple of questions. Since it is on two levels, what events will be on the ground level and what will be on the second level? I see stairs and an escalator on the plan but do not see an elevator. Is there one for getting between the floors?

For those of you who have sponsored awards, I would strongly suggest that you review the list showing the sponsored awards and make sure that what you sent in is what is listed. If this is the "official" list, there are a lot of questionable spellings. One sponsor has four different versions of their name listed on different categories. I know for a fact that one sponsorship was messed up because the list showed the member who sent in the payment instead of the chapter that was intended as the sponsor. It would be a shame to get to the awards ceremony and see something wrong up on the screen.

Has the on-line contest and model registration opened? If so, I haven't been able to find a link to start entering my models. If not, is there a projected date?

What feedback will we get on trophy sponsorships? Will there be a confirming email sent to the address used when the sponsorship was submitted or do we have to wait to see the sponsorship associated with the category on the master list?

I just had it pointed out to me that Busts as a sub-type has disappeared from the Figure category. Is it just a missing header and they are the 330-335 categories? Rick

I agree. While the lighter text makes the pictures and captions 'pop', it is still counter-productive to have the main text this light. Even if 'pop' is the goal. to carry the light text into the announcements and editorial pages doesn't make sense.

The only time I remember was Orange County. It sticks with me because I didn't know about it and was Junior head judge at the time. Missed the awards completely!

Are there any convention pins left over? I have lost track of mine and would like to replace it. Rick

Going to GSB won't 'solve' anything, especially in the first year(s). It will take some time for the judges to adapt to the new system. The result will be some models being 'undervalued' and some 'overvalued'. When that happens, social media will erupt again with the same vitriol wanting to know why, comparisons between models that got different medals and general dissatisfaction and calls of collusions, 'brother-in-lawing', etc. Same song, different verse.

There are also photos of some of the models for San Marcos and earlier contests in the IPMS Photo Galleries Events Gallery / IPMS/USA Nationals Galleries | IPMS/USA Gallery (ipmsusa3.org)

A few thoughts: Do we need an additional comment in the Early Steam and Sail category that ships built during that time and qualifying for this category will still be in category regardless of the calendar date? Quite a few ships that fit here served past the launch of Dreadnought and into WW I. This is the really the same issue mentioned with regard to submarines that were built pre-1946 but served into the 50's and 60's. Whether we go with construction date or service date should be consistent between all classes. OK, here I may be looking for a problem that doesn't exist, but here we go. in Category 404 and 405 we need to be careful about mentioning size in the description. As ship sizes increased over the years many early ships were physically smaller than later ships considered to be a smaller type (e.g. early cruisers versus modern destroyers). Ticonderoga class cruisers and Spruance class destroyers are on the same hull and almost the same weight but would be in different classes. Ship designation should clearly be emphasized as the primary factor if size is mentioned. Under Detailing, who determines whether drilling out a gun barrel is practical and whether a builder should be dinged for not doing it? I think we should stay with the concept that doing something like this should merit extra credit if done well but be a neutral item if not done.

Dave, not every decision by the NCC has to go through a public debate. That would be unworkable. Besides, as already established, this is a location change--it's not like it was done away with. It doesn't reach the threshold of earth-shattering. Now, let's hope those that do end up judging using this structure meet with your approval.