I am always happy to see that this lost art is still alive and being pushed to its potential. When done with due diligence and attention to detail, these models can rival both paper and plastic contemporaries and even compete with them in IPMS competitions. I had the honor of taking home a Best of Show at an IPMS competition a few years ago, beating out some very stiff paper, resin, and plastic competition.
The winning entry? Life Sized SCM R2D2:
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My daughter curiously posing with R2:
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The potential for this craft is unlimited, if we continue to strive to push it to its very limits...