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  3. Things that make you fume

    in General Modeling

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    People that think good paint work(and nothing else) makes a prize winning model.

     

    When one "judge" is obviously campaigning for a friend's model.

     

    People who forget to bathe\shower before they show up at an event.

     

    Events where Automotive categories are still called "Civilian Vehicles"

     

    People who think "scratch built" means an automatic prize.

     

    Poorly placed ejector marks.

     

    Judges that don't know some cars have toe in\toe out and caster\camber.

     

    Judges that don't read documentation. At least skim it over.

     

    "Hoverers"...we all know one.

     

    Last and most important...judges and or modelers that ignore\forget Basic Modeling Skills

  6. Ebbro 1/20

    in Cars, Trucks, & Motorcycles

    Posted

    Just Google Cosworth DFV F1 and you should find plenty....Even Rob Walker 72C will get you plenty....remember...F1 car configurations, especially back in the 60s and 70s changed from race to race and even practice session to practice session, qualifying, etc on a race weekend...it is fairly easy to find configs for certain races for the 72C

     

    To decals....I would consider Indycals...a good product and a very helpful guy in Mike the owner of the business.

  7. POCHER IS BACK !

    in Cars, Trucks, & Motorcycles

    Posted

    Sorry, but I have to disagree...I built a couple of Pochers, and while they are very detailed, they were very poorly engineered, with metal screws going into very brittle plastic parts, especially the frame rails. Pocher kits need a massive amount of work and there is a large aftermarket industry for making Pocher kits "right". I wouldn't even take one if someone gave it to me....just my opinion.

  8. Some unpleasant truths on modelling

    in General Modeling

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    No sure what is going on here....I have models on display, in the open air, in my house, and aside from a good dusting every month or so, they look like the day I finished them. I mostly paint with MM rattle cans straight from the can, no decanting. They are not in direct sunlight, but the room is very well lit with indirect sunlight for most of the day. No of my decals are yellowed, and some of my builds are garishly decaled racecars. Some have clearcoat, but most I just polish the paint work.When I do gloss to seal the decals I use Testors.

     

    Maybe it's because I mostly do car models with glossy paint work, but none of them have any deterioration at all that I can see. some are Tamiya F1 and GT type, some are Fujimi Enthusiast Series, and some are multi media resin F1 kits from S27 and MFH.

     

    The "youngest" model I have is a 1/48 Tamiya F-16C in Vermont Air Guard scheme which is about 2 years old now, the "oldest" a Hasegawa Castrol Jaguar that has got to be close to 20 years, and the White paint has not Yellowed at all.

  11. Model car builders

    in Cars, Trucks, & Motorcycles

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    What a surprise...this is still going on....I'm honestly beginning to think it will never end.

     

    Automotive modelers want what every other builders of all genres want....equality and fairness. That's it, nothing more.

     

    I also think the "bad blood" talked about here and in other threads is alive and well, and perpetuated by a small minority on BOTH sides of the fence., that DON'T want things to change.

     

    "Actions speak louder", so IPMS, if they are really serious about pulling in Automotive builders, need to add more Cats and KEEP THEM AROUND for a few years.

     

    IPMS does not need more Automotive clubs....we need more Model clubs period.

     

    The club I am honored to be a member of is one of the oldest IPMS chapters (40+ Years) and our event is still going strong for over 35 years. I've only been in since 1990, but I was welcomed with open arms even though(at the time) I was strictly a car model builder, and there never was a hint of "we're better", so to me, not all IPMS members are bad...not even close.

  16. Customer Service Rant

    in General Modeling

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    The best yardstick of customer service is how long the business has been around. If you don't treat your customers right, you won't be around long. There are exceptions to this of course, but not many.

     

    I work in IT customer service, so when I am looking for help I know how to deal with the person at the other end on the desk\phone\etc. They just want to be given some respect, and unless they do something to lose that respect, they should be given it.

     

    In my field you are dealing with someone who needs your help quickly, and it's a very fine line to walk with users as they sometimes feel stupid and assume you think they are stupid because they had to call you....in most cases this is 100% true :smiley13: , but I have gotten quite adept over the years at making them feel comfortable with seeking help.

     

    The reality of it is that there are really bad customers and really bad customer service.

  20. M-41 Walker Bulldog

    in Photos, Photos, Photos

    Posted

    You were at Granitecon? Myself and about 12 other guys from our club were there....were you the guy with the Green Mountain Boys cap? If so, we talked. I was the tall guy with the 1/48 Vermont ANG F-16C entered..ended up getting 1st in 1/48 Single engine jets, which was a pleasant surprise. If that was you, too bad I didn't put 2+2 together...well, I had a nice chat with whoever that was.

     

     

    Yes I was. The guy with the hat was David Delang one of our club members. He was in the Vt national Guard and worked on the jet you entered. I was wearing a blue IPMS shirt with a name tag with my name. I was judging most of the day and was one of the judges that judged your model. Nice work. Congrats. I'll have to look you up at another show. Would love to talk.

     

    Chris

     

    Well, there's always Baycon coming right up on the first Sunday in November.... www.ipmsbaycolony.com click on Baycon tab for more info.

  21. M-41 Walker Bulldog

    in Photos, Photos, Photos

    Posted

    Mark,

     

    Your Timing counld not be more perfect. I just got back from Granitecon in N.H. yesterday. One of the items I picked up was a 1/15 scale walker bulldog M41. I have built one other model of this tank before. The old Tamiya kit. Your reference photos will help greatly.

     

    Chris

     

    You were at Granitecon? Myself and about 12 other guys from our club were there....were you the guy with the Green Mountain Boys cap? If so, we talked. I was the tall guy with the 1/48 Vermont ANG F-16C entered..ended up getting 1st in 1/48 Single engine jets, which was a pleasant surprise. If that was you, too bad I didn't put 2+2 together...well, I had a nice chat with whoever that was.

  22. New trend in mail order vendors

    in General Modeling

    Posted

    As to support the LHS....they make impossible to do so...example....Minicraft 1/144 DC9....LHS price $29(and that is with a 20% discount for IPMS\Model club) Amazon price $20 WITH shipping.

     

    Preorders have always been used to gauge interest in a release...At least Sprue Brothers has fantastic customer service, lightning shipping, and real time in stock status.

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