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Jonathan, you will always get those "good job" comments from me. You are a prolific builder and I really enjoy seeing the wide variety of subjects you build. It doesn't hurt that you do nice clean work!

(Sorry guys, it looks like I screwed up the multiple quote feature. I'm not retyping all of this.)It looks like Harry and Richard have summed up my feelings on this subject. I think the intent of the "letter" was a commentary on poor losers. The thread immediately took a turn to the negative about competing in general. I see nothing wrong with model contests, competing and hoping your entry places or wins. I very seriously doubt that out of 100 entrants at a model contest, 95 of them do not care if they place or win. The point of the "letter" was to point out the poor losers at any contest. When I drive several hours to a model contest, I have several things I would like to do at the contest. I would like to pick up a few models and supplies, I would like to catch up with my modeling buddies and shoot the breeze and at the end of the day, I would like to have my name called when the awards are given. I'm not sure when that became taboo. I like placing and/or winning. I always have. I probably always will. If I don't place or win, do I have a meltdown? Nope. I go out of my way to congratulate the people who did place or win. Am I disappointed? More often than not. However, I get just as happy to see my buddies do well. I have been beat by friends and am genuinely happy for them. Although I understand the basic gist of when folks say "I build for myself and not others, I don't need their approval", I don't fully understand it. Would it be safe to say that when they finish a model they do not show it to others? Do they not share their models on various boards? Because if they do, (and this is only an assumption), they are looking for, at the very least, a positive comment. I have never met a person who did not appreciate a compliment from others. I get that not everyone feels the need to win, win, win or get 1000 attaboys on their model posts, but why the need to put down the people who do like to compete and win?, (poor losers, tantrum throwers, pissers & moaners aside).

That is one tough looking Camaro! Engine looks great!!

Man, Rider, I am really liking the models you are posting. I have a particular liking of 1:12 F1 models. I don't have this one. Is it OOB or did you add things to it?

I remember loving the box art of this kit. I still get a kick out of this kit. It looks like yours came out very nice. It is just too cool!!

I never get tired of seeing your great models, OC! Keep on sharing them.

Beautiful! You are doing a great job!

Wow, Tim, this looks fantastic!! I'll be watching the progress on this one for sure.

Aaron, we must have been answering at the same time.

Just to clarify...Hobbylinc is in the States, Hobby Link Japan is a great source for Japanese kits.

Absolutely gorgeous model, Steve. You've got to happy with how well it came out. Paint, wheels, stance, interior...they all look great!

Now that is one clean Vette! Paint looks great and the panel lines nice too. Your photography really shows this model at its best.

My apologies, Scott. We had one decent day of weather, and that was today. Did as much outside work as I could tonight. Now on to some inside work. If you need pictures, let me know and I will try to get some tomorrow night.

I will try to take a picture tonight when I get home.

Scott, I'm looking at mine. I built mine in January as part of the Annual 24 hour build. I see the mounting point on the rear end. Mine also touches on the fender piece. When I flip mine upside down and look down at the floorboard, there is an offset, width wise, about half way, length wise. The offset allows the outer part, (or wider part), to mate to the fender unit. Wow, I hope that makes sense to you becaue it is not too clear to me. I can take a picture if you need me to.

Very cool idea and execution, Jonathan!

That is one great looking Duster, Ludwig. Paint, stance, engine, all of it is just perfect!

Very cool! This is one of my all time favorite model kits from my youth. I still have what is left of the original kit I built many, many years ago. Nice job on yours!

Very, very, nice! I think finishing a model that is a PITA is always a little more satisfying than a normal build. Congrats on seeing it through to completion!

Now that is one nice looking Buick! It really jumps out of the picture in that yellow. You surely wouldn't miss it on the contest table!

I think this is very cool! It is very different, which makes it cool. It looks like you did a nice job with all of those decals.

Today I took another trip to Ollies. This makes my third trip in as many weeks. Once again they had new models. Not a huge amount of new kits, but new kits nonetheless. I picked up a Polar Lights #43 Petty Talladega NASCAR kit.

If anyone can pull this off, it is you!

Wow!, I finally took time to look at this thread. I am very impressed with your work. I can't wait to see what you post next. I also want to publicly thank you for the help you have given me on my upcoming Williams build. I hope to be able to do half as well as you!

That is a great looking Camaro, Marcelo! The paint color and wheel color compliment each other. Very nice model.