The Creative Explorer Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 (edited) I entered for the first time a Dutch IPMS contest and entered with 5 1/24-25 cars. I was very pleased to find out I won 2 silver, 2 bronze medals and a Highly commended thingie. I hate bragging and the people that know me can confirm, but I do feel a bit proud Here are the models I entered: Edited October 25, 2009 by Erik Olijnsma
lonewolf01 Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 great looking cars. you deffently have a right to feel proud,and the ribbons prove that . whats next?
Foxer Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 .. as well you should be. Those are some good lookers there .. would like to see them closer.
FloridaBoy Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 (edited) Erik You have every right to not only be proud of your achievements, but validation of what level your building it at, and appreciation of what you do. In other words, you were recognized. In my book, it ain't braggin' but it is gratefulness. IPMS are the original hard asses when it comes to giving out awards, especially to us car guys. Their judging is tough, standards are stringent, and it was your models which in their eyes rose to above the others as the "cream of the crop". The awards are meaningful with the competition for the reasons I stated above. I am 62 and have won a share of contests from 1961 through 1994, and now I consider myself retired. I have kept my trophies and ribbons and still display them in my dining room hutch, and other guys who have won trophies out there for the most part proudly display their stuff, not because their stuff was better, it was that their work and achievement was recognized to be above the others displayed. In my opinion, competition is what advances this hobby, by competing with others, each tries to outmodel the other, and yes, I have seen my ego-ridden hardware desperados, but the real builder sets a goal, and always improves his lot to be recognized. I have been modeling since age 5, and keep my eyes, mind, and heart open to everything, especially the cars and work in progress on this forum, which is superior in whole to any one contest, and the discussions we share are to further the cammaderie. Although I do not build for contest, I still try to build contest quality models, and still at an advanced age try to make my models evolve - that is, the next one is better than the one I just finished. Your cars are beautiful, and you have every reason to be proud. However after all of these years, I am now more proud of the work I did back in the "golden ages" than at any time in my life. One of my models, a 2 time Pactra winner, at the request of Bob Kuronow and Marc Gustavson, was donated to the Model Car Builder's Museum in Salt Lake. By today's standards, the model is substandard, but the elements were still perfectly intact - paint, body work, detail, and interior and no brag, it is part of the legacy I plan to leave when my time comes. Great work, be forever proud of your models, even though the ones coming out of your work shop will be much better next year and the years after. Sincerely, Ken "FloridaBoy" Willaman Edited October 25, 2009 by FloridaBoy
walt francis Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 I wouldn't call it bragging just proud of some hard work .
crispy Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 Congrats! That is some nice stuff and well rounded builds. Chris
Eshaver Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 Eric , any time you can win any thing from I P M S , consider it an achievement ! As Ken ( Floridia Boy ) said . They are the "Rivet Counters " as a Tidewater Auto model club quoted to me yesterday . I've had to fight tooth an nail to get ANY RECOGNITION from I P M S for ANYTHING I have done ! I do not nor do I have any wish to get into ANY airplane be it a model or a 1-1 plane for any reason ! Ya done well !!!!!!!!!! Ed Shaver
cruz Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 It's not bragging, it's sharing with us your outstanding accomplishments, congratulations!!!
E St. Kruiser50 Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 GREAT JOB ERIK CONGRATULATIONS !! I'M PROUD OF YOU TOO Everyone should be proud of their accomplishments, and brag a little. Keep up the great work. Thanks for sharing your successes with us - dave
BigGary Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 GREAT JOB ERIK CONGRATULATIONS !! I'M PROUD OF YOU TOO Everyone should be proud of their accomplishments, and brag a little. Keep up the great work. Thanks for sharing your successes with us - dave To quote Rush Limbaugh (Oh, horrors) "It ain't braggin' if you can do it". Congratulations on you success. You should be proud, but we don't want to hear about it on every post. Gary
george 53 Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 WOW, YOU guys get MEDALS???? Well you sure as heck EARNED them rascals! They ALL look like REALLY nice builds! Couldja post individual pics of them,If that's not askin to much? I'd sure like ta see 'em up close an personal like. GREAT JOB, Congrats!!!
Peter Lombardo Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 Congratulations……very nice look group photo. Great metals too. You now have bragging rights over all of your buddies. I like the Audi…very nice.
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