The CutandFold Paper Modeling Challenge 2013

[airdave]

good stuff!

[airdave]

CutandFold Challenge May 15 Update
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Less than two months left to get your entries in!
Lets get building!
Contest Info

A couple of new entries added in the last week
and I'm really hoping to see some more.
Please take a look at the Build threads that have been started here.
Still plenty of time to choose a model and enter the Contest!!
...this is your chance at a shot at a ton of free models!

I've been asked a few times about "micro" builds.
I classed "micro" builds as anything smaller than 1/72.
Since I don't actually produce a model in that scale,
I was reluctant to allow it as a build option in the challenge.
But....if I am going to allow modifications, then micro builds should be
acceptable too.

So, I am dropping one of the "Honorable Mention" prizes
in favour of a "Best Micro Build" category.
I'll even add another model to the reward...
so you win a couple of kits in this category.
[see the full category/prize list below]

Just remember...I'm still interested in presentation over skill.
You don't need to be a master builder to win anything here.
So, just building a model real small might not be enough to net you the win.

Remember...Contest ends June 30
Still plenty of time...but according to Enstein, its all relative.

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Official Entry Roster [Updated as Entries are posted]
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nikischutt - AC-130 Ghost Rider
65Cycl0ne - 1/48 Torpedo Boat PT-157 "Aces n Eights"
Dalmi - AT-Texan, squadron 793 air force Spanish
Darwin - B24D Liberator (Grumpy)
vintage modeler - B24 Liberator
bobby_six - DeHavilland Sea Vixen
kacrut - 316 Sqdn Mustang
timallen - Autocar Armored Car
aeroswat - AC130 Azrael
CharlieC - No1 Lincoln Machine
Papermate - LC 130 USN-USMC
milenio3 - TBA

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Grand Prize CD-ROM containing Digital Models
The CD will be mailed to you (anywhere in the World)

CD will contain at least 20 Model Kits chosen by the Winner
from the current catalog at www.papermodelshop.com
(Models are offered in PDF format)

Models will be chosen from these categories (no substitutions):
1 - 1/33 Supermarine Spitfire
2 - 1/33 P47 Thunderbolt
2 - 1/33 A36/P51A Mustang
2 - 1/33 P51B Mustang
2 - 1/33 P51D Mustang
1 - 1/33 P51K Mustang
1 - 1/50 B24 liberator
1 - 1/48 CC-130 Hercules
1 - 1/48 AC130/LC/HC/WC Hercules variant
1 - 1/33 AT6 Texan
1 - 1/48 Class 103 PT Boat
1 - 1/48 Class 103 PT Boat Conversion Kit
1 - 1/12 Autocar Armored Car or Army Lorry
1 - 1/18 Little Willie Tank
1 - Airfield Diorama Accessories Kit
1 - 1/24 Race Car
1 - Automotive Diorama Accessories Kit

CD may contain other unspecified items.
CD will be mailed directly to the Winner using standard Postal services.

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Runner Up Prize (Second Place)...
A Diorama Prize Pack (Digital Download)
includes four complete Accessory Kits containing over 150 models.
Included are the Airfield Diorama Accessory kits WW2, Post War and Modern Era
and the Aircraft Carrier Diorama Display.

*PDF Kits will be made available by digital download to the Runner Up prize recipient.

Honorable Mentions (Third and Fourth place entries)...
will each receive (one) Digital Download Paper Model kit from www.papermodelshop.com
Winners choice from the available inventory with a Maximum value $8.00

Best Micro Build...(any build smaller than 1/72 scale)
will receive two Digital Download Paper Model kits from www.papermodelshop.com
Winners choice from the available inventory with a Maximum value $8.00 each kit.

[airdave]

Bump!...
This is the "a little more than one month to go update"!

CutandFold Challenge May 22 Update
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More entries means more fun!
...and we got more entries!
Contest Info

Still plenty of time to choose a model and enter the Contest!!
...what do you have to lose? Have fun building and presenting a model...
and maybe win some great prizes!

As mentioned in past updates we now have a "Best Micro Build" category.
And we already have a couple of entries that will qualify in this category.
Don't forget, thats another prize you could win!
[see the full category/prize list below]

We have a number of build threads started.
Its nice to see many people sharing their build progress.
Make sure to check out their work.

Just remember...I'm still interested in presentation over skill.
You don't need to be a master builder to win anything here.
So, just building a model real small might not be enough to net you the win.

Remember...Contest ends June 30
Still plenty of time...unless the World ends tomorrow,
in which case I reserve the right to substitute prizes.

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Official Entry Roster [Updated as Entries are posted]
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nikischutt - AC-130 Ghost Rider (Build Thread started)
65Cycl0ne - 1/48 Torpedo Boat PT-157 "Aces n Eights" (Build Thread started)
Dalmi - AT6-Texan, squadron 793 air force Spanish (Build Thread started)
Darwin - B24D Liberator "Grumpy" (Build Thread started at pm.com)
vintage modeler - B24 Liberator "Lady Be Good" (Build Thread started)
bobby_six - DeHavilland Sea Vixen (Build Thread started)
kacrut - 316 Sqdn Mustang (Build Thread started)
timallen - Autocar Armored Car
aeroswat - AC130 Azrael
CharlieC - No1 Lincoln Machine (Build Thread started)
Papermate - LC 130 USN-USMC
milenio3 - NCAR C-130 Hercules (Build Thread started)
Tapcho - AT6-Texan Golden Hawk
JoseAlejandroRM - 1/48 Torpedo Boat PT



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Grand Prize CD-ROM containing Digital Models
The CD will be mailed to you (anywhere in the World)

CD will contain at least 20 Model Kits chosen by the Winner
from the current catalog at www.papermodelshop.com
(Models are offered in PDF format)

Models will be chosen from these categories (no substitutions):
1 - 1/33 Supermarine Spitfire
2 - 1/33 P47 Thunderbolt
2 - 1/33 A36/P51A Mustang
2 - 1/33 P51B Mustang
2 - 1/33 P51D Mustang
1 - 1/33 P51K Mustang
1 - 1/50 B24 liberator
1 - 1/48 CC-130 Hercules
1 - 1/48 AC130/LC/HC/WC Hercules variant
1 - 1/33 AT6 Texan
1 - 1/48 Class 103 PT Boat
1 - 1/48 Class 103 PT Boat Conversion Kit
1 - 1/12 Autocar Armored Car or Army Lorry
1 - 1/18 Little Willie Tank
1 - Airfield Diorama Accessories Kit
1 - 1/24 Race Car
1 - Automotive Diorama Accessories Kit

CD may contain other unspecified items.
CD will be mailed directly to the Winner using standard Postal services.

.....

Runner Up Prize (Second Place)...
A Diorama Prize Pack (Digital Download)
includes four complete Accessory Kits containing over 150 models.
Included are the Airfield Diorama Accessory kits WW2, Post War and Modern Era
and the Aircraft Carrier Diorama Display.

*PDF Kits will be made available by digital download to the Runner Up prize recipient.

Honorable Mentions (Third and Fourth place entries)...
will each receive (one) Digital Download Paper Model kit from www.papermodelshop.com
Winners choice from the available inventory with a Maximum value $8.00

Best Micro Build...(any build smaller than 1/72 scale)
will receive two Digital Download Paper Model kits from www.papermodelshop.com
Winners choice from the available inventory with a Maximum value $8.00 each kit.

[airdave]

Down to the wire!

CutandFold Challenge June 7 Update
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Well, this is it!
Roughly three weeks to go...
and ONLY three weeks to get your entries in and you builds completed!

Honestly...theres still plenty of time to choose a model
and enter the Contest!!
...what do you have to lose?
Have fun building and presenting a model... and maybe win some great prizes!
All the Contest Info is here

We have a number of build threads started.
Its nice to see many people sharing their build progress.
Make sure to check out their work.
We have a few entries that have not started their Build threads yet.
This might be your last warning.

Just remember...I'm still interested in presentation over skill.
You don't need to be a master builder to win anything here.
So, just building a model real small might not be enough to net you the win.
Think about interesting photos, photographing your model in an interesting way,
or maybe adding other elements to your presentation.
Dioramas are of course always a great way to display your models.

Remember...the Contest ends June 30
If you haven't announced your Entry...do so!
If you haven't started your "Build Thread" (which is really your Entry post) ...do so!
You need to wrap up your Entry by posting your "final judged photos" (post up to 3 photos maximum) before midnight June 30.

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The Official Entry Roster [Updated as Entries are posted]
________________
nikischutt - AC-130 Ghost Rider (Build Thread started)
65Cycl0ne - 1/48 Torpedo Boat PT-157 "Aces n Eights" (Build Thread started)
Dalmi - AT6-Texan, squadron 793 air force Spanish (Build Thread started)
Darwin - B24D Liberator "Grumpy" (Build Thread started at pm.com)
vintage modeler - B24 Liberator "Lady Be Good" (Build Thread started)
bobby_six - DeHavilland Sea Vixen (Build Thread started)
kacrut - 316 Sqdn Mustang (Build Thread started)
timallen - Autocar Armored Car
aeroswat - AC130 Azrael
CharlieC - No1 Lincoln Machine (Build Thread started)
Papermate - LC 130 USN-USMC
milenio3 - NCAR C-130 Hercules (Build Thread started)
Tapcho - AT6-Texan Golden Hawk
JoseAlejandroRM - 1/48 Torpedo Boat PT

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The prizes:

Grand Prize CD-ROM containing Digital Models
The CD will be mailed to you (anywhere in the World)

CD will contain at least 20 Model Kits chosen by the Winner
from the current catalog at www.papermodelshop.com
(Models are offered in PDF format)

Models will be chosen from these categories (no substitutions):
1 - 1/33 Supermarine Spitfire
2 - 1/33 P47 Thunderbolt
2 - 1/33 A36/P51A Mustang
2 - 1/33 P51B Mustang
2 - 1/33 P51D Mustang
1 - 1/33 P51K Mustang
1 - 1/50 B24 liberator
1 - 1/48 CC-130 Hercules
1 - 1/48 AC130/LC/HC/WC Hercules variant
1 - 1/33 AT6 Texan
1 - 1/48 Class 103 PT Boat
1 - 1/48 Class 103 PT Boat Conversion Kit
1 - 1/12 Autocar Armored Car or Army Lorry
1 - 1/18 Little Willie Tank
1 - Airfield Diorama Accessories Kit
1 - 1/24 Race Car
1 - Automotive Diorama Accessories Kit

CD may contain other unspecified items.
CD will be mailed directly to the Winner using standard Postal services.

.....

Runner Up Prize (Second Place)...
A Diorama Prize Pack (Digital Download)
includes four complete Accessory Kits containing over 150 models.
Included are the Airfield Diorama Accessory kits WW2, Post War and Modern Era
and the Aircraft Carrier Diorama Display.

*PDF Kits will be made available by digital download to the Runner Up prize recipient.

Honorable Mentions (Third and Fourth place entries)...
will each receive (one) Digital Download Paper Model kit from www.papermodelshop.com
Winners choice from the available inventory with a Maximum value $8.00

Best Micro Build...(any build smaller than 1/72 scale)
will receive two Digital Download Paper Model kits from www.papermodelshop.com
Winners choice from the available inventory with a Maximum value $8.00 each kit.[/QUOTE]

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I might do another update before the close of the contest.
It will depend on any further developments.
If not, consider this your last kick in the pants to join the fun.
GOOD LUCK!

[airdave]

This is the two week warning!

CutandFold Challenge June 16 Update
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This will be the penultimate notice.
I'll be sending this out to all cutandfold forum members.
I will make a final post on June 30...the last day for Contest Entry submission.

Honestly...you still have time to choose a model and enter the Contest!!
...or get your current build finished.
Just remember to get your Build Thread started!
...and post your (dated) model entry photo
...and post your final entry photos by June 30

All the Contest Info is here

We have a number of build threads started.
We'd love to see some more work in progress photos
even if you don't want to show the entire build.

Once again, there are a couple of entrants who have not started their
build threads...you need to hurry!

I can see, from some of the work so far,
that I will have a tough time picking winners!

You don't need to be a master builder to win anything here.
I am sticking to my original plan of judging the entry presentation first.
Think about interesting photos, photographing your model in an interesting way,
or maybe adding other elements to your presentation.
Dioramas are of course always a great way to display your models.

Reminder:
You need to wrap up your Entry by posting your "final judged photos"
(post up to 3 photos maximum) before midnight June 30.

Good Luck all.

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The Official Entry Roster [Updated as Entries are posted]
________________
nikischutt - AC-130 Ghost Rider (Build Thread started)
65Cycl0ne - 1/48 Torpedo Boat PT-157 "Aces n Eights" (Build Thread started)
Dalmi - AT6-Texan, squadron 793 air force Spanish (Build Thread started)
Darwin - B24D Liberator "Grumpy" (Build Thread started at pm.com)
vintage modeler - B24 Liberator "Lady Be Good" (Build Thread started)
bobby_six - DeHavilland Sea Vixen (Build Thread started)
kacrut - 316 Sqdn Mustang (Build Thread started)
timallen - Autocar Armored Car
aeroswat - AC130 Azrael
CharlieC - No1 Lincoln Machine (Build Thread started)
Papermate - LC 130 USN-USMC
milenio3 - NCAR C-130 Hercules (Build Thread started)
Tapcho - AT6-Texan Golden Hawk
JoseAlejandroRM - 1/48 Torpedo Boat PT

[airdave]

The Challenge is officially closed!

Thanks to all who took part.

I will spend the day judging the entry photos and post the results asap.

You can view the final entries here:

Flikr Photoset...
here: 2013 CutandFold Challenge - a set on Flickr

Pinterest Gallery...
here: 2013 CutandFold Challenge

[airdave]

Final results...

have been posted in the Flikr and Pinterest galleries.
Please take a look at the winners.

Pinterest Gallery...
here: 2013 CutandFold Challenge

Flikr Photoset...
here: 2013 CutandFold Challenge - a set on Flickr

I will be emailing the participants about their prizes!
Congrats to all!!

Participant Awards have already been sent.
(Let me know if you didn't get yours)

[3Turner]

Impressive diorama of the Lady Be Good. Congrats to all the participants.

[airdave]

Congratulations to vintagemodeler!

John's "Desert Wreckage" Diorama using the Lady Be Good B-24 Liberator kit
really jumped out at me (when I first saw the photos).





Thinking back to my original judging criteria, I was hoping for entries that favored
presentation over build. Since its virtually impossible to judge the build, fit and
finish of a model just from photos, I felt it would be completely unfair to try to do so.

And I also wanted to be fair to those who might not have the years of experience
and build skill, and give them a chance to compete on the same level as the seasoned builder.

I won't even attempt to judge vintagemodeler's build skills (although his model looks
quite well put together, if you ask me!)...but the Diorama idea, recreating the Lady Be Good
crash site...using an actual outdoor location and burying the aircraft in real "sand"...
actually made me say "wow" when I saw it.
And thats what I was looking for.

Before I say any more, I want to comment on the other entries:

I have been watching the progress of Darwin's Grumpy B-24 Diorama build since it was started,
and I've voiced a lot of "oohs" and "ahs" as it evolved. It was a tough choice to put anything ahead
of it (at the end) but I think it probably came down to the actual photos themselves.

Same thing goes for milenio's NCAR Hercules display. Gerardo has always put a lot of
work into his model displays and goes to a lot of trouble to promote and support
modeling and historical subjects. There is no question he created another fabulous
presentation...but in the end, I had to judge what I saw based on the photo quality
and composition.

Bobby Six's Sea Vixen is a great looking build, along with Dalmi's Spanish Air Force Texan.
Did you notice the Pilot figure Dalmi handcrafted? complete with his own face?!
Both excellent entries, but lacking the final presentation wow factor I was looking for
to earn either of the top spots.

Anyway, congratulations to all...prizes have been sent.
And thankyou to those who participated.
Please view all the entry photos in the Galleries.
Maybe we will give this a try again next year.

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Pinterest Gallery...
here: 2013 CutandFold Challenge

Flikr Photoset...
here: 2013 CutandFold Challenge - a set on Flickr

[cgutzmer]

Sorry for the delay here! I dont get on as often as I like and when I do I poke around doing admin type stuff

These are some fabulous entries! Great photography and really digging the dioramas! I would love to see a closeup of that busted up engine in the crash site. Darwin has tons of excellent models in the distant background on his too, look awesome all around!
Chris