Mad City Model Contest, 2 March 2019 Madison WI

[Rhino]

Little Marley was in a was in a surprisingly well contended Submarine category
Other models as I stroll about the contest room!

Lindberg's 1/48 Convair XFY Pogo VTO ready for business! This cool classic I've never seen built this well before!

Frank's 1/72 Mixmasters. I'm POSITIVE most people didn't appreciate all the work that went into His Mojave.

1/288 scale FlaK emplacement. Just my size!

On the other end of the spectrum.............
KT Anatomy 101!

 

[Frank]

Chris,
Thank you for the kind words.
Frank

 

[Rhino]

Some Shinys!

Porsche tractor

Chitty's Dad.

Scott Raisbeck's big orange Camaro & Gulf GT-40. My favorite classic racing car, in my favorite livery!

"What's THAT! With a skeleton?" My Honey notices.

Funny Cars & Tom Daniels! Old friends from my early (continuing) childhood!

Fast Buck in an unusual paint scheme!

 

[Rhino]

Prehistoric Coppertone Cutie!

1/35 Cromwell

you don't see a Centurion evry day either!

I didn't want to leave the Jeep & Beep out!
Yes, I'm almost done Guys!

1/32 Trumpeter F-8 Crusader. A little more seasoning would improve Her.

Not every modeler builds an airplane so big it has to be disassembled to take it home again. Bravo Mr. Miller!!

 

[Iron Mike]

Wow, a Lil' Coffin! Nice work to whoever built that!

Nary a penlight in sight either.

 

[lupanzer]

Very nice!...great expo ... thanks for posting!

Luiz.

 

[Rhino]

Bill Kruger's brother Steve (?) receiving an award!

I worked with Joe Simon for 2-3 hours today. He never mentioned being a Ship Guy! Thoroughness & exquisite detail are exhibited on his 1/350 IJN Yahagi Light Cruiser. Evidently others noticed his talents as well!

OK! Overview! Our car-ride to Madison was just a hair over 2 1/2 hours under a tentative/party sunny sky.
The new venue isn't quite as hallowed as the Union Hall, but an improvement I believe. (The Hall had an economically attractive Bar in it!) Registration went smoothly, Vendors were plentiful. Ralph Fredlund with his myriad car models for sale too! I helped judge the show, so judging could be considered suspect. :hmmm :facepalm
I took 4 finished models.
Plastic Surgeons Joe Lotz & Aimee Wright attended as well!
The raffle was amazing. Match a ticket number, stand in line to pick your model-prize. The hospitality was first class!

Teresa picked these Gems while I was busy judging!

My hat is off to the Mad City Club! Pronunciation has improved, and awards are given with a projected image of the model on a screen behind the awards table. Anzo Lee gets a special "Atta-boy" for taking ALL the photos of awarded models. Mr. & Mrs. Coatney helped make the whole picture-thang work!

The Club thanked all the long-distance-voyagers for braving the elements to attend.
That last leg, in the excruciating bright sunshine was a challenge! Hurt my old eye-bobbers!! DANG!

Two awards! I was already a "Winner" just to be in the company of such Folk. BTW, The awards were cool, but to make a proper coaster for our Surgeon glasses, they need to be about 1 1/2 inches in diameter bigger!
Bases By Bill made them with his HUGE laser etching machine. I'll bet it shoots down satellites at night, too!!

http://www.basesbybill.com/

Unsolicited Shameless plug!
Head Judge Jeff Herne runs a local acrylic model paint business as well! Nifty stuff! US Manufacturer.

http://scalecolors.com/

Unsolicited, shameless plug #2!!

In any case, thanks for enduring the never ending Show Post!
We DID have a fine time screwing off with our Model Friends, New and not-so-new!
:salute
:yipee :drinks :dance

 

[lupanzer]

Congratulations!

Luiz.

 

[Iron Mike]

Congrats! :drinks

 

[razordws]

Awesome! Thanks for posting and congrats!

 

[phantom II]

Thanks for posting Chris . Looks like a lot of good entries

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[moon puppy]

I"ve seen those colors somewhere, show maybe?

Congrats Chris Well deserved!

 

[Rhino]

Thanks Luiz, Bob, Chris, Dave & Mike!
112 Modelers entered 540 models. Big turnout for Madison. For ANY local show.

When I was a much younger kid, I had "Model Heroes". Guy I looked up to from afar, who did the really cool things with their kits, and inspired me. Shep Paine, God rest Him, Louis Prenneau, Bob Steinbrunn, Paul Boyer, Our very own Bob Letterman, Steve Zaloga, just to name a few.
2 of my very own Model Heroes were in Madison last weekend. Gentleman Bob Steinbrunn & Paul Boyer.
Bob entertained anyone who was interested with his Big Nekkid Fokker. He would demonstrate how boingy the tailskid is, put his finger on the stick and actuate the ailerons & elevators. I was pretty sure the rudder was connected to the rudder bar as well. I was surprised the engine didn't start up! He grinned and chatted the whole time. Enjoying the telling of the story. A cool modeler sharing his amazing intricate model. Bob gave a snappy Army salute when he received an award.
I don't know if the Time Honored Mr. Boyer was unwell, cold or just weary. Maybe a model show is such old hat to him it's become passe'. I don't know Paul. We aren't familiar. I DO NOT wish to judge another Man.
During the awards ceremony my other Model Hero was packing up.

I'll confess to being a stickler for Contest etiquette. I chewed Joe Lotz out 2 years ago in Madison for packing up his models during awards. He won 7 awards, but no pictures could be taken. I consider Joe a good friend! He remembered! OOPS!
I know the drive is long, dark & cold for some of us. Not everyone treasures a Car-Ride like I do, Humpilly Happing along even in the nighttime.
It doesn't matter if the subject isn't your Thing. Show some appreciation!
Beat your hands together! I KNOW it get old at a big show! Buck up, Little Campers!
Harrumph! for your friends! Especially the Junior Modelers!!
Put your Awards by your models for all to see and photograph if they wish. 45 minutes in This Life spent showing adoration is NEVER wasted! You may inspire others by showing enthusiasm!

I'll get down off my soap box now.
Don't be too surprised if you see the shocking pink Surgeons at a contest near you! We HARRUMPH!, win raffle prizes, clap, cheer, support the host Club, fart and enjoy our Model Brethren everywhere we go!
Wanna share the Fun?! This is NOT for the faint of Heart!

 

[Iron Mike]

It's always a mad scramble after awards are given, but it would be nice to able to get photos of the winners. I agree, packing during the awards is in bad form.

Thanks for taking time to post all the photos, I know that's a chore.

:drinks

 

[Rhino]

You are welcome, Mike and thank you!
This thread would have rambled on more if I hadn't been judging. I did get any pictures of vendors at all.

FineScale Modeler was there taking pictures too! I believe the Mad City guys and I are like-minded about FSM.