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Kacper....the language issue is an important one I did not consider.
I find it hard to imagine in this age, that anyone doesn't speak English.
But fully understanding English, and being able to read it, is a more important consideration.
I can see how sticking with what you know, and sticking with models published in the language you understand, makes more sense for some.
I never meant the "snob" comment to be anything of an insult, only to touch on the idea of repeatedly seeing a "european only" attitude from European modellers.
Even Japanese and Asian designers are poorly represented.
But I am tired of seeing the same Polish printed kits at every event...with the only differences being how much putty and paint is applied to obscure the original paper model.
Just not my thing, when examining and judging a "paper" model.
European events are often the only substantial "paper model" exhibits and contests we have to look at (and inevitably opinionate on).
So, they are model events...not Polish model events...to me.
The fact exists that we still aren't seeing nearly enough non-european models at these events ...and I wish there were more.
Hence my comments.
The internet and downloadable models defeats the argument that Polish printed kits are the only thing available to these folks.
But I do respect the issues of poor internet access.
Not everyone has access to the right technology, including quality home printing.
Another reason to like pre-printed kits I can agree on.
Being a snob isn't necessarily a personal insult
...it just means you support one thing, and boycott something else.
I'm a snob when it comes to good music over rap.
I still resent the accusation that I was only concerned with seeing my own models there.
While I always look for my creations, that had nothing to do with what I said
...or I would have included my own name in my comment!
Self promotion has always been an honest and upfront thing with me.
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