Modelzona IPMS

[89AKurt]

Attended the IPMS Craig Hewitt chapter's Modelzona contest.  This is my report, focused on the automotive theme classes, and of course the classes I entered.  These are my favorites too, not into taking hundreds of pictures, you can see them on the Modelzona website later.  All the competition was tough, all were worth study, seems like I've seen a few on this forum, so please say something if you attended!

This class early on:

They split it when more came in:

Competition straight line, I know everyone thinks 1/4 mile drag race, but I had to be a contrarian with the 188 mile open road racer.

Competition closed course, I know roundy round paved race track is the intention, again I'm the contrarian with the very long off-road rally.

Custom, I know everyone thinks shiny American hot rod, again the contrarian with some foreign thing with flat paint!


Think this was another class for street machines, I just love the color!

Commercial class which I didn't enter:

Big scale:

Another class which I avoid just because it's so popular. ?  Fellow club member built this, my Coke cooler:

Watched the judges, it's a tough job but someone has to do it.

When they placed TWO medals on my Stealth Indy Beater, the guys looked at me like "what the ...", I said that I can't do shiny paint jobs like them! ?

My only military entry was overshadowed by really REALLY awesome masterpieces.  Happy with this, considering I entered 7 models.  Enjoyed the camaraderie of fellow competitors, this shall encourage me to butcher more models.  Thanks to the IPMS staff for running a great show!

 

Edited November 3, 2019 by 89AKurt

[Russell C]

Alas, a family obligation prevented me from attending, making me feel all the worse for it, since the show is right along the way I drive every weekend. Thanks for the pic report!

[89AKurt]

21 hours ago, Russell C said:

Alas, a family obligation prevented me from attending, making me feel all the worse for it, since the show is right along the way I drive every weekend. Thanks for the pic report!

Sorry to hear that my friend.

One more picture, plane was done with Bare Metal Foil, I think a few sheets were used. ?

[Danno]

Congratulations, Kurt!  All deserved and well-earned. I was surprised your Aerovette didn’t do better, but it was up against stiff competition: your Beetle and your Stealth, not to mention ALL those other guys!!!  Still, it’s a beauty.

[Danno]

6 minutes ago, 89AKurt said:

Sorry to hear that my friend.

One more picture, plane was done with Bare Metal Foil, I think a few sheets were used. ?

FYI - that Sentimental Journey bomber was the People’s Choice selection. It was spectacular. Sun glasses recommended for viewing.

[89AKurt]

9 minutes ago, Danno said:

Congratulations, Kurt!  All deserved and well-earned. I was surprised your Aerovette didn’t do better, but it was up against stiff competition: your Beetle and your Stealth, not to mention ALL those other guys!!!  Still, it’s a beauty.

Thank you sir!  Competition was tough, not an easy task to judge.  Aerovette was just to fill space, so not disappointed.

[89AKurt]

Link to Modelzona results with photos.   *EDIT* Never mind, last year.

Edited November 4, 2019 by 89AKurt

[Bill J]

Thank you for the pictures and coverage. All excellent. I went to this years Modelzona, first time at an IPMS even since around '89. A lot of great models, nice facility and event. It was a bit of a drive to get there but will worth it. I had a lot of fun, saw some old friends and enjoyed all the craftsmanship in all of the model categories.

I have to say, that little 32 Ford with the V-12 engine and the candy paint was an eye catcher and my favorite car at the show. Glad you got a good picture of it..

[89AKurt]

48 minutes ago, Bill J said:

Thank you for the pictures and coverage. All excellent. I went to this years Modelzona, first time at an IPMS even since around '89. A lot of great models, nice facility and event. It was a bit of a drive to get there but will worth it. I had a lot of fun, saw some old friends and enjoyed all the craftsmanship in all of the model categories.

I have to say, that little 32 Ford with the V-12 engine and the candy paint was an eye catcher and my favorite car at the show. Glad you got a good picture of it..

Welcome!  I got the picture of the '32 only for selfish reasons. ?  My drive was a little longer because the GPS instructions messed me up at the I-10/51 spaghetti.

[Modelbuilder Mark]

Great Photography work Kurt. Nice job on the hardware, it would good seeing them in person.

[the goon]

Great photos, thanks for posting. Love the vw van.

Mark