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09-25-2016, 10:07 AM
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AMPS Show, Danbury Ct
Yesterday I attended the AMPS (Armor Modeling and Preservation Society) Regional show in Danbury CT. I entered 2 paper models, and 2 of my figures. The Holt 1-man tank was entered in the scratchbuilt category (I designed it, after all), and the WH40K Steam Tank was entered in the Sci-Fi category. My entries were the very first paper models that have ever been displayed at this regional AMPS event. Ever. Virtually no one, the judges, other competitors, and the viewing public, had ever seen a paper model before, and all were absolutely agog - and mind you, these are pretty simple models as paper goes. I think a well built Halinksi 1/25 scale tank would cause heads to explode.
I was gratified at how well this "new" medium was received, especially by the judges. Both models received gold medals in their respective categories. The figures did well too: the Kuban Cossack received a gold medal, and the Bavarian Lancer was awarded Best Figure. The AMPS National show is at this same venue (Crowne Plaza Hotel) in Danbury CT in April 2017, so hopefully we can assemble a contingent of paper modelists and do some representin'. There are threads on both the Holt one man tank and the WH40K Steam Tank in the forum if anyone cares to check out more/better photos.
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Regards, Don I don't always build models, but when I do... I prefer paper. Keep your scissors sharp, my friends. 
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09-25-2016, 10:12 AM
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My wife and family are from the New Haven area so maybe I can convince her of a road trip this April.
Beautiful work by the way!
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09-25-2016, 11:07 AM
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Congrats Don! I too know the joy of boggling their minds. I scored and AMPS gold with the Type 94.
Dont you love making them realize we are a force to be reckoned with!
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Ray Respect the Paper, RESPECT IT! GET OFF MY LAWN!
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09-25-2016, 11:36 AM
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Congrats on the wins, much deserved,,,
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09-25-2016, 12:10 PM
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Well done Don! Congrats on the gold medals. Thanks for breaking the ice at AMPS Danbury and doing the representin' this time. Hopefully more paper modelers can be there next year.
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09-25-2016, 02:41 PM
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Thank you all for your comments. As nice as it is to be recognized with medals, exposing the modelling community at large to the possibilities of paper is foremost in my mind. When the plastic guys are told that there are literally hundreds of high quality paper models that can be downloaded for free, they just can't believe it. "What do you mean, free"? is the standard response. When you're used to paying $40 to $90 on average for a plastic or resin kit, free just doesn't compute.
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Regards, Don I don't always build models, but when I do... I prefer paper. Keep your scissors sharp, my friends.
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09-25-2016, 04:47 PM
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nice way to dominate
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"Rock is Dead, Long Live Paper and Scissors" International Paper Model Convention Blog http://paperdakar.blogspot.com/ "The weak point of the modern car is the squidgy organic bit behind the wheel." Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear's Race to Oslo
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