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Old 05-10-2010, 12:26 PM
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Nothern Virginia Model Classic 2010

5/22/2010Virginia
Fairfax
Region 2Northern Virginia Model Classic 2010
Fairfax High School
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IPMS Northern Virginia Modelers
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Northern Virginia IPMS - Model Classic 2010

Personal note: I may attend this one but not compete. It is a very nice show with many interesting vendors. Last year there were tables for a ship builders club, a LEGO club and an RC tank club in addition to the regular plastic kit vendors. I do recommend it if you are in the area.

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Old 05-10-2010, 12:53 PM
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Having been involved with the Model Classic in the past, I can heartily recommend this event. The last time I participated was in 2004 and I remember Peter Heesch was there and had a table selling paper kits. I bought the Halinski P-39N kit from him.

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Old 05-10-2010, 07:04 PM
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Thanks, I'll try to attend.

Also, the Dulles Expo Center (Chantilly) is having the LEGO BrickFair on 7-8 Aug.
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Well, nothing ventured......

I didn't think I was going to get to this event today. The wife had indicted other plans last week, but suddenly those plans changed, and I was a free man! So I went this morning. Having not attended a NOVA meeting in about five years, it was absolutely great to see some old friends and familiar faces.

Didn't go empty handed. I entered a model on behalf of the boy(tm). We built this together a couple of years ago. The pictures don't do the runny spray paint job justice:




Of course his old man had to bring something. There isn't a separate category for paper in this event, so my entry is lumped in with all the others for my scale: "Airplanes 1/32nd" (which technically, means by model doesn't fit. But it's meant for "large scale", so we'll see). Pretty stiff competition:




Nobody clues in that it's paper until I tell them, which is surprising. I feel a little bad, as I'm friends with the head judge, and I don't want him to think I'm trying to throw a monkey wrench into the works. They're a great bunch over there, so I'm confident it will all shake out in the end.

The boy and I are heading back this afternoon for the awards and to collect our models, but don't expect much, except maybe for the kid and his Ryan (go Jerry!!!). BUT I have to admit, it is fun to see folks reaction when they learn the PBJ is paper. And, again, it's great to see some old faces.

More later.......

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No Joy in Mudville....

As I foretold, the paper Mitchell was no match for the plastic onslaught.

HOWEVER, family honor has been maintained thanks to the lad's performance:



A terrific ending to a terrific day if I say so myself!

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Congrats to your son! Knowing how much work you put into your PBJ and the fantastic results you achieved, I still think you should have won an award as well.

This is another example of the reason I like AMPS style judging (Gold, Silver, Bronze). I wish this judging was the norm and not the exception.

At least you showed up and competed, so congrats to you!! I was unable to attend myself. I spent the morning car shopping with the wifey.

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