Maly Modelarz Aircraft Contest

[Toddlea]

Contest rules are very simple.

1.Build ANY Maly Modelarz Avation related kit. Painting, additional parts and modifications are all acceptable.
2.Kit needs to be started not before August 1, 2009 and build thread posted before contest end. Please add MM Avation Contest – (model name) to help sort out entries.
3.Contest ends February 28, 2010 23:59:59 PST.

That’s it. Simple rules, no restrictions, plenty of time to build some great kits. Contestants may enter multiple times.

Anyone interested in donating avation related prizes please PM me.

Good Luck!

[B-Manic]

I am experiencing some sort of weird masochistic urge to retry the ARADO 196 (1-2/96).
resisting . . . resisting . . . resisting . . . . . .

[Darwin]

Resistance is futile!!!!

[B-Manic]

Resistance is futile!!!!

I have succeeded in resisting but I don't know if my choice is any better, perhaps someone can enlighten me.

I will be building the F.1C Mirage (9/87) a true oldie.

[cjwalas]

Oh, dear Lord. Just when I thought it was safe to go back into the water...
I need to ponder on my options for this one!
Chris

[Toddlea]

I'm going to attempt this one.

[willygoat]

Oooo. The 88. My favorite Nazi warplane. Can't wait to see what you make of this one :D

[rickstef]

I've created the Aviation build forum for the MM contest here Aviation - PaperModelers.com (http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/aviation/)

[Alcides]

Anyone know if MM is publishing models yet? Because the last model as far I know is from 2007.

[Gharbad]

I might enter this one in a month or so, probably with the F-18.

Alcides:
They are still releasing kits it's just that the date on the cover isn't correct, being 2 years behind. The Hood just came out recently.
Their site:
Ma?y Modelarz (http://www.mazowszelok.pl/maly-modelarz)

[GreMir]

Anyone know if MM is publishing models yet? Because the last model as far I know is from 2007.

They certainly do, but they should really do something about their numbering of the models...
The latest model is HMS Hood, number 10-12/2007 published in June 2009...

[Alcides]

Ghabar, Michael thanks for the answer, and yes is misleading to publish ... humm ... 2 years later.

[doctormax]

I even started one out of boredom on Friday My first ever Maly model. Oh and I notice i made a mistake already but not going to start over again.. just going to keep going and see what happens..

[paperscalemodels]

Ghabar, Michael thanks for the answer, and yes is misleading to publish ... humm ... 2 years later.
Models are too cheap to sustain any business or publish on a regular basis.
Models were heavily subsidized during Cold War as a part of National Guard system.
After Fall of Berlin Wall and democratization of Eastern Europe
Maly Modelarz have a hard time to exist as a independent publisher.

[milenio3]

Yummy Maly Modelarz... looking for one to build.

[Toddlea]

I've changed my entry. I found a subject that I have more of a passion for. It is a M-28 Sky Truck. Beautiful kit with lots of challenges.

[Stev0]

ugh.... now a reason to build one of several MM kits I have laying around, but I have to move into my new place and school work is starting to pile up @ 4-5hours/day. With a long build time, perhaps I will enter later in the game.

I so want to build that Mosquito.

[Toddlea]

8 days to go. How is everyone doing? Need more time? Should I end this one on the 28th or should I extend it? I look for ward to everyones comments.

I recieved a few prizes but I am always looking for more. PM me if interested.

[doctormax]

I am finished my entry i need to have someone take a few photos of it do.

[cmdr199212]

do you do this at random times? is there anyway you could do another one? (contest that is) I'd really like to compete in one (Halinski/HM)

Sorry to hijack ur thread :D

[airdave]

I have been buying some older kits (Maty Modelarz and the like)...
I even bought an MM A-10 specifically for this contest.
It was one of my first purchases.
I still haven't started a single kit!
LOL
I too hope there is another contest, so I might think about it again!

[Toddlea]

I would be open to extending this contest if I hear back with approval from the others that already started.

[cjwalas]

If you extend it too far, I'll have to go for another build!!!!!;)
Chris

[Papercut]

[B]How about it, extend the contest http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_17_206.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZJxdm380YYUS)Rick

[airdave]

whoa...is that fair to those who have already committed to this contest?

I don't have the time to take part in this contest at the moment,
but even if I did, I would feel uncomfortable doing that to those who already played by the original rules.
(just my thoughts)

[Toddlea]

I always want to be fair with these contests. So far doctormax, cjwalas and Gremir are the only ones with finished models in this contest. They all need to agree to extend it.

[cjwalas]

Hey, I'm good with anything that gets more build threads! The more, the merrier.
Chris

[GreMir]

The more builds the merrier.

[doctormax]

I was surprised myself that there was so few into the contest. I think we didn't leave enough comments on the forum to get it noticed really, I think an extension would be best for the hobby in a way and it may get some of the newbie members on here to go I got time to enter which i suspect lots worked out no point starting now not enough time.

[Toddlea]

I agree to extend the contest. So how far? Restart it and add 6 more months or just 2 or 3?

I am still looking for more prizes. PM me if interested.

[cjwalas]

I say go for another 6 and we'll drum up a few more prizes, maybe? I'm sure I've got a couple of donations!
Chris

[doctormax]

I think six months gives people thinking of doing a model a chance to think what to do and means they don't go can't do it want to finish this project.

[Toddlea]

Contest will end August 31, 2010 23:59:59 PST.

[cjwalas]

Great! Time to dig through the pile again!
Chris

[doctormax]

great gives me time to order and get back into action while they make their way by post.

[CMDRTED]

Darn the pressure is off! I went thru the old pile and found an old favourite that I repainted and added some details. I started this past Saturday and because of the deadline proceeded at light speed, now I can go back and second guess the efforts made. CCCCOOOOOLLLLLL!!!!

[doctormax]

anyone hear of this shop has anyone bought from it I think prices or to good to be real to be honest? or is it that the postage is where they hit you? I found out you have to order more than five euros at least. So wondering is it good or is it a iffy site so to speak. Maly Modelarz - Paper-Hobby (http://www.paper-hobby.com/index.php?manufacturers_id=59)

[GreMir]

Store is legit. Problem is that they service is at best, spotty...
There were already several complains from people on this forum. There are other stores offering exactly the same models with much, much better service record.

[doctormax]

thanks Gremir looked at some posts and they seem to have a lot of very unhappy custormers. Customer service is important

[cmdr199212]

It seems to me to be almost a coin toss. Their prices are cheaper than many other places, (especially shipping). Has anyone ordered from them? What would you guys think about ordering?

[Erik J]

Hi gang,
I have a stack of old original Maly kits I picked up one day visiting in Idaho Falls, ID and have also been 'cleaning up' some of them. As we all know, the design are pretty good, but the printing was on "Communist toilet paper", as I call it. I edit the scans with Paint Shop Pro 5, a Win-95 era program that runs quite well in Win-XP. For those interested I'd be happy to pass on some hints & tips. We paper builders share things, you know.

Anyway, I will do the Tu-114. I checked the kit colors against photos posted in Airliners.net and made a few changes. Maly Modelarz has come a long way since the Tu-114 days, but I can't resist building these old kits. The attached photo shows a before and after of a couple of parts.

- Erik

[cmdr199212]

Well, I just got a copy of the 87 issue Mirage F1, so I hope to build that one. Does anyone have any idea how I could scratch the gear bays? :D

[AndrewO]

Hummm . . a MM plane, eh ? Let me go look in the 'Next' pile, I think I have one or two . . .

- AndrewO, in San Jose, Calif

[doctormax]

about to order the F16C block 52 and the mig 29. one thing have to ask on the front cover on the site it has what I take to be the Polish airforce insigna on both the planes does that mean they are done as polish airforce planes?

[cmdr199212]

I'm pretty sure all three of the MM MiG-29 models are in Polish schemes, and the 'Block 52 is also

[doctormax]

I'm pretty sure all three of the MM MiG-29 models are in Polish schemes, and the 'Block 52 is also
seems to be the case, have to wait to see when they arrive in the mean time can find decals and paint schemes anyway rather like this one i found of a mig 29 from Slovakia that i found when looking for mig 29 decals may be way to hard to do but it would look so cool.

[cjwalas]

Okay, throwing my hat back in the ring again now that the competition's been extended. Plus I just got a MM kit I really want to do;
38337
Probably won't get a start till after I at least get my ORP Dzik done, but there should be plenty of time?
Chris

[birder]

Looks like a cool plane Chris! :)

[AndrewO]

MM Avation Contest – RWD-4 ! Ok, I got one started & finished it ! I had a nice time building this. Fun ! AndrewO, in San Jose, CA

[Toddlea]

Looks great! Way to go!

[cjwalas]

Looks great, Andrew. Every time I see this one built, I want to pull out my copy and have a go at it. You've done fine, but maybe you should post the photos in your own thread; just for clarity when it comes time to judge? Todd, does that make sense?
Chris

[Toddlea]

Looks great, Andrew. Every time I see this one built, I want to pull out my copy and have a go at it. You've done fine, but maybe you should post the photos in your own thread; just for clarity when it comes time to judge? Todd, does that make sense?
Chris
Your right Chris. It really should have a build thead. Andrew, would you start one please.

[Toddlea]

It's judging time!

I tried to make this as easy as possible. From the pictures below (please let me know if I missed anyone), decide which entry you feel should win first place by noting the entry number. Continue until you have selected a first through third place. PM me your selections.

Judging is open to anyone registered in the forum. Please only one PM per registrant.

Refer to individual build threads for additional pictures.

Judging suggestions:

Rate entries based on craftsmanship including seams, accuracy and overall cleanliness.

Building speed and entry submission time shouldn't be a deciding factor.

Things to consider if tie breakers are necessary:

How badly the kit was designed versus how good the finished model turned out.

This contest is based on an appreciation of modeling skill. Some of the entries in this competition were badly designed. A talented builder can make even a bad model look good.(silk purse) Judge accordingly.

The above suggestions are only suggestions. Please vote anyway you choose.

Voting ends midnight September 15th 23:59:59 PST. Votes will be tallied and posted as well as prizes awarded.

Good Luck and Congratulations to All!

[Toddlea]

Thump...Thump...Thump...Is this thing on?........So far I've only heard from two judges. I'd love to hear from more of you.

[doctormax]

Thump...Thump...Thump...Is this thing on?........So far I've only heard from two judges. I'd love to hear from more of you.

was I one of them was not sure if it was give the numbers in a personnel message to you. was i correct?

[Toddlea]

was I one of them was not sure if it was give the numbers in a personnel message to you. was i correct?
You vote correctly. Thanks.

[Toddlea]

3 more days of judging. I've only heard from 3 of you. Remember, everyone can judge. Thanks.

[airdave]

can I suggest some larger pics.
maybe point us to the submission threads that go with each pic?

its been a while, since I have looked at these builds.

[doctormax]

I know its only four of them give me a while to find them all

5 http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/mm-aviation/4833-mm-aviation-contest-me-109-gustav.html
6 http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/mm-aviation/7412-mm-aviation-contest-p-47-a-2.html

7 http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/mm-aviation/7601-mm-aviation-discussed-devastator.html
8 http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/mm-aviation/8778-mm-aviation-me-262-a-2.html

[GreMir]

1 - http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/mm-aviation/4544-mm-aviation-contest-su-2-a.html

2 - http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/mm-aviation/5376-mm-aviation-contest-j7w1-shinden.html

3 - http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/mm-aviation/4614-mm-aviation-contest-pzl-p-11c.html

4 - http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/mm-aviation/5421-mm-aviation-4-a.html

[doctormax]

1 http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/mm-aviation/4544-mm-aviation-contest-su-2-a-3.html

3 http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/mm-aviation/4614-mm-aviation-contest-pzl-p-11c-8.html

[doctormax]

1 - http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/mm-aviation/4544-mm-aviation-contest-su-2-a.html

2 - http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/mm-aviation/5376-mm-aviation-contest-j7w1-shinden.html

3 - http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/mm-aviation/4614-mm-aviation-contest-pzl-p-11c.html

4 - http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/mm-aviation/5421-mm-aviation-4-a.html

just beat me all need to find now is number 9.

[Toddlea]

Thanks doctormax.

[Toddlea]

Here is #9 MM Avation Contest – RWD-4 (http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/maly-modelarz-model-contests/4537-maly-modelarz-aircraft-contest.html#post111262)

[doctormax]

Here is #9 MM Avation Contest – RWD-4 (http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/MM%20Avation%20Contest%20%E2%80%93%20RWD-4)


not sure if that link is working doesn't work for me it goes to page not found

[Toddlea]

not sure if that link is working doesn't work for me it goes to page not foundNow it works.

[Toddlea]

I will have the results posted shortly. Thank you to everyone who participated and a special thanks to eveyone who donated prizes.

[doctormax]

it was fun

[Toddlea]

Third Place goes to cjwalas or his J7W1 Shinden. He is awarded a Me-410 by SM. Good Job!

[Toddlea]

Second Place goes to GreMir for his PZL P.11c. He is awarded SAI Dardo by Model Card and a XB-70 Valkyrie by Meta Model. Great Build!

[Toddlea]

First Place goes to CMDRTED or his TBD Devastator. He is awarded a P11c by JSC, a Su-27 Flanker by Halsinki and a LWS-3 Mewa by Modelik. Outstanding build and Congratulations.

[GreMir]

Great job CMDRTED!!!
Thank you everybody who participated, it was great fun.

If that's ok, I would like to donate my prize towards next contest.

[cjwalas]

Congrats, Mike and CMDRTED! Great builds and fun to watch along the way. And thanks, Todd, for putting this one together!
Chris

[Texman]

Congratulations to all the winners! Nice job all around. And a well done to those who even finished a MM kit.

[CMDRTED]

Thanks Todd, and congrats CJWalas And Mike. Also I'd like to donate the prize to the next contest. I have to finish up some loose ends and plan to return to modeling soon.

[Toddlea]

Thank you for participating in this contest. I will hang on to some of the prizes for the next one.

[doctormax]

Well done CMDRTED it was a super build.

[airdave]

Congrats to all!

[AndrewO]

Wow, fun ! Many extended thanks to Toddlea for running this. it was fun to build, and fun to post, and fun to see what other people were working on. the quality of the builds was great. Thanks, again.
- AndrewO, in San Jose, California

[cgutzmer]

I missed the finish somehow! Congrats and great builds all around!
Chris

[doctormax]

if anyone wants to see my 109 they are going to have to be fast my nephew keeps running around his home with it and making machine gun noises as he sweeps over a dolls house and my goddaughter then goes running after him with the Tu-95 bear of Gary's ;)