Fletch

As Jairus indicated the total entries for the Challenge here on the forum was the 4 that are posted in last evenings posting. There were 10 total entries from the PNW Model Car Fest, here is the link to the Fotki album for those that don't have Facebook. http://public.fotki.com/dcfletcher/model-cars/model-contests-show/jairus-watson-artwo/ Honestly, 14 total entries for 65 packets given or emailed isn't that out of line. No one should feel they let anyone down, we all have lives and sometimes that gets in the way of hobbies. But, I would challenge each of you who has unfinished builds, to go ahead and complete those builds, that includes me and Jairus. Thank you again for participating in the Challenge. Fletch

Well Guys you did exactly what we had hoped you'd do, you made it difficult for us to determine the winner of the Jairus Watson Artwork Challenge. We would like to thank you all for participating in this Iconic Challenge. Jairus is one of he most renowned artist in Model Car circles as well as 1:1 press. The Challenge just seemed like a good way to Thank Jairus for his many years of inspiration. So, without further ado here are the builds that were entered via email for judging: 4th Place '60 Chevfin of Tony Turnbull 3rd Place '41 Chevy Pickup of Neal Cunningham 2nd Place "The Bug" of Randal Olson And The Winner is....................................... 1st Place "The Bomb" built by Mike McElligott Hosted on Fotki Again, thank you all for your interest and participation in the Jairus Watson Artwork Challenge. It's been a blast, if you didn't get your build completed in time for the final judging, go ahead and finish it, I'm sure Jairus would love to see the completed builds. Thank you all, happy building Fletch

Coming down to the wire, less the 30 hours before the clock strikes Midnight on Friday April 15th Pacific time. There are a few entries in the email bag, let's see how many more we can add in the next day or so. I know Jairus, James and myself are looking forward to you making it difficult for us to determine the winner. Fletch

So, I bet you all thought I had forgotten about you and the Jairus Watson Artwork Challenge! Honestly, life has been hectic of late, but no matter how hectic you don't let others down. Anyway, the end of the Jairus Watson Artwork Challenge is quickly coming to an end. Here is the plan, starting this evening and ending at Midnight (12am) Pacific Daylight Savings time on Friday April 15th, 2011 submit photos of your completed build to JWAC2011@gmail.com. Submit at least 1 photo that best replicates the artwork that you received at the start of the Challenge ie:attempt to photograph your build from the same angle and orientation of the artwork. Remember the object of the Challenge is to best replicate the original artwork, the same thing needs to apply to the photo(s) that you submit. Over the weekend of April 16-17, Jairus, James Warkentin and myself will compare your photos to the original artwork, the build the we feel best replicates the artwork will be declared the winner of the Jairus Watson Artwork Challenge. The winner will be notified and posted here on the MCM Forum no later the 9PM Pacific Daylight Savings Time April 17th, 2011. Again, email your entry photo(s) to JWAC2011@gmail.com no later then 12AM (midnight) Pacific Daylight Savings Time Friday April 15th, 2011. We are looking forward to seeing your completed builds and hoping you seriously challenge us when it comes to judging your entries. Fletch

Actually, with the fact that the PNW Model Fest getting moved to April 10th the deadline here gets the same extension. So, instead of March 27th, we all get an additional 2 weeks for the Challenge Build. As Jairus noted, get those builds going, we're down to aprox 2 months. Fletch

Without a doubt the most violent impact I've seen in 30 years of watching NASCAR. There is not a thing I like about the COT, until this afternoon. I have no doubt the the COT saved Elliott's life. What a change of emotion for Elliott, wining the Truck race yesterday, to a victim of someone else's idiotic driving.

About the only way he could have made it easier for them would have been to leave the keys in the ignition.

Coming together nicely Neal, thanks for posting your progress. Fletch

Sounds like a plan to me Virgil, have fun building it. Dave

As my dad always said, "the only taste some people have is in their mouth!" Sometimes that's even questionable.

Guess you figured a way to get me to build that 1/24th scale P-51 that I bought last year to get the belly tanks for a Lakes Streamliner. I'm in, photos soon.

Believe me Ken I fully understand, I've been out of town for training 3 out of the last 4 weeks. Needless to say there hasn't been much building of any kind going on at my bench since mid June.

Very Cool, those are all new parts since the last time I ventured to RMR's site. Thanks for the heads up, greatly appreciated.

To the best of my knowledge there are no P/E Deuce Grilles or Grille Surrounds available in 1/16th scale. With all the MiniCraft Model A kits on the market you'd think that someone would have produced 1 by now but, unfortunately not.

Donnie, you are correct the seats do appear to be some type of bucket seat. The grille surround is of a different color and actually appears to have a stripe down the middle of it. Another things about the 1:1 coupe is that chances are it didn't have over the frame headers as I added, but it's one of those things you can't tell from the photo. There are so many things that aren't seen in the single poor quality photo that it would be almost impossible to build a 100% correct replica of the Coupe. That being said a little artistic license isn't a bad thing. I think on a build like that if you manage to capture the essence of the era and the car itself you've done pretty good. As to where the build is tonight, I'm in the process of rebuilding the fuel distribution block, after replacing the Carbs the block needed replaced as well. The progress on the build has been slowed by my finally getting back to work following an 18 month layoff. What a silly idea letting a paycheck get in the way of modeling time. I am hoping to get it completed before Saturday morning as the club I belong to does a large display at the first major cruise in of the season and I'd love to have it there for all to see.

We are now at 65 Entries and have reached the Official Cut-Off for the Jairus Watson Artwork Challenge. The deadline to complete your builds is Saturday March 26, 2011 at midnight PST. If you are unable to attend the 2011 Pacific NW Model Car Fest in Portland March 26th the email address to submit your entry photo(s) is watsonartwork@gmail.com If you have any question(s) pertaining to the Challenge please don't hesitate to ask either Jairus or myself, we will be happy to answer them for you. Dave

Kiddos and Kiddettes, we're down to the final drawing available for the Challenge. Once this pieces of artwork is assigned, we will no longer be assigning pieces. If you still wish to participate in the Challenge you will need to find the artwork on your own. Who will be the lucky person to get the finial official piece of Artwork for the Challenge? Have fun building. Dave

I wouldn't think there should be any problem finding a '37 Ford Pickup especially with Revell just reissuing it about 6 weeks ago. Dave

Jason, we are honored to have you and everyone else in on this Challenge. As Jairus and I have both noted we are totally amazed at the response to the Challenge. We are quickly approaching 60 that have volunteered to be part of this. We would have never even began to imagine numbers like this. As for Stan's builds well, they speak for themselves, his craftsmanship is second to none. As Jairus noted if he took the time to polish out his paint etc, he would be unbeatable in any show he entered. As it is he pretty much kicks all our butts anyway. He tells us at every show that we should overlook his entries and give the awards to others in the classes that he enters. We don't listen as he deserves the acknowledgment for the time and effort he puts into his builds. I love your attitude about building, we should do something with each new build to expand our skill set. Sometimes that means taking on something like this Challenge. For me it meant looking at a different genre of building. Do you have any idea how difficult it is to go from building Traditional Hot Rods to Exotic Sports Cars? Man, you talk about day and night. Building Hot Rods is all about what you think it should look like, exotics are all about staying true to what the manufacture. Anyway, there are still a few pieces of artwork left, if you're interested in being part of the Challenge now is the time to get in. Send me your email address and I'll get the info off to you as soon as possible. Besides the sooner we get all the artwork assigned the sooner I can get serious about building my Challenge project. Dave

As Garred indicated the official deadline is March 26th, 2011. The email deadline will be midnight on the 26th as well. There are 3 drawings remaining before the cut-off, if you're interested now is the time to let me know before it's to late. Just keep in mind that yes this is a Challenge build and someone will end up winning. However, seeing how this is a blind draw there is a very good chance that you got a drawing that is outside of your comfort zone. I know the one that I ended up with will require a lot more work then if say I ended up with a Model 'A' as Traditional Hot Rods are what I know best. As noted in the emails that you all received, have fun with the Challenge, don't take it to seriously. After all this is only a hobby and it is suppose to be fun. Dave

Excellent build from one end to the other. A lot of work to convert the Roadster into a coupe. Color combinations work extremely well together. One to be proud of for sure.

Actually, both pieces of artwork were initially in the 50 selected but were later removed out of respect for Stan's builds. I felt it would be extremely difficult for us to judge these 2 pieces knowing the craftsmanship that went into these builds. I felt it would be unfair for another builder to put in the time and effort and have us compare their work to Stan's. BTW, the wood that Stan used in both these builds came from his backyard not the LHS. As Jairus put it 'Yes, he is that good.' Hosted on Fotki One thing that Jairus didn't mention about Stan is he has a habit of getting a project to a certain point then turning it over to someone else to finish. I have several of his projects in my collection, the workmanship is outstanding, all Stan asks in return is that if the project ever makes it to the pages of a magazine that he is mentioned for the work that he did. Believe me you have seen some of Stan's projects in MCM and SAE where the person who completed the project took all the credit for the build, even to the point of telling the story of the project as if they had done it themselves. Needless to say it didn't set all that well with this otherwise very humble, unassuming man. I have no doubt that he would be embarrassed by the accolades that Jairus and I are giving him as that's not his style, but every now and then you have to give credit where credit is due.

Sounds interesting as it would force me to build one of those Thunderbirds or Cougars from those years. What the heck, I'm in.

Believe me Gerry, everyone always asks who has heard from you. You are missed here in the PNW. We'll be off to Puyallup in less then 10 day, where does the time go? We've been through a stretch of a show/contest every 2 weeks for the past 6 weeks, I think we're all ready for a break. lol Dave

Alan, the premise is to build the artwork as closely as possible. Anything that you can't see use your imagination based around what would be appropriate for the era of the artwork. So yes, the first hurdle is to acquire the kit for the drawing then gather the parts needed to complete the build. The Challenge runs through March 26th next year. For the email contest all that will be required is a single photo, shot in the same attitude and angle as the artwork. A panel of judges including Jairus and myself will determine the winner. Basically, it will be how well you replicate the artwork. So, needless to say the quality of the photo will be very important. Dave