IPMS Huddersfield Model Show (pics)

[dr_gn]

Not a bad day today at Huddersfield. Won first, second and third prizes in 1:72 scale aircraft (modified) for my recent Spitfire, Defiant and Hawk builds:



So can't really complain

Here are some other models that caught my eye:

This Caudron racer won model of the show - well deserved too:


Class winner for 1:144 was this great little Super Hornet with digital camo:


This lovely Dassault Flamant won the OOB class in 1:72:












My AT_AT didn't win anything:


Nor did the OOB Airfix Gladiator, but 3 out of 5 isn't bad:

[s111dpc]

Some lovely models there, thanks for sharing and well done on your entries.

[Shadow R1]

Great result.

[perdu]

Congratulations g, three out of five is an excellent return. Those particular models were especially good you know.


(I only managed a joint 6th myself today at our branch Hospice Comp, blooming Sea Fury fail)

[BULLITT Rich]

There's some fantastic builds there, I'm loving the table of WWII Bombers!

I wish I'd have known about it but then I had to work this weekend, I'd love to go to one of these shows though.

[dr_gn]

Thanks guys!

Perdu - never mind the result; don't you find competitions massively improve your modelling? They certainly have done for me.

Felt a bit sorry for whoever entered that He 219; beautifully built and painted model, but let down by the post-shading IMO. You need serious airbrush skills to get it right.

[fatboy69]

Some superb models on show there - i love the table full of Phantoms.

Brilliant stuff & well done gr dn.

I was down in Wincanton yesterday & noticed a couple of large shows for a model show somewhere down in the area - the sign also said something about a model of Concorde.

Anyone know anything about it as would love to see some photos.

[Eric Mc]

Looks like it was a great show.

Well done on the class wins.

[dr_gn]

fatboy69 said:

Some superb models on show there - i love the table full of Phantoms.

Brilliant stuff & well done gr dn.

I was down in Wincanton yesterday & noticed a couple of large shows for a model show somewhere down in the area - the sign also said something about a model of Concorde.

Anyone know anything about it as would love to see some photos.

It was the Fleet Air Arm Museum Model Show at RNAS Yeovilton on Saturday, could have been that?

[fatboy69]

I dont know because the sign didnt have a location on it - does Yeovilton have a Concorde on display down there?

[dr_gn]

fatboy69 said:

I dont know because the sign didnt have a location on it - does Yeovilton have a Concorde on display down there?

Yep, they have a Concorde. IIRC its a prototype, or #001 or something.

[fatboy69]

I guess that's where it was being held as it fits in with the Concorde mention on the advertising banner.

[Eric Mc]

It's Concorde 002 (G-BSST). 001 was the French prototype and is preserved at Le Bourget.

[kenny.R400]

Great news on the awards Doc. Well done and well deserved!!

[g3org3y]

Congrats on the awards

[dr_gn]

Thanks guys - it was a surprising result. I'm not sure whether the judges knew those 3 entries were from the same person or not, presumably they did. TBH the standard in that class wasn't the best I've ever seen (I think there were only 7 or so in total), but nevertheless I'm chuffed with the result.

I'm thinking about starting a modelling blog where I can record all my builds and techniques, as much for my own reference as anything else. I tend to forget processes, and have to make the same errors to re-learn them for subsequent models. If I had my own website I could refer to it myself, and other people (maybe those who've pm'd me on PH and BM regarding techniques) could also use it as a resource if they were interested? I've won three best in class awards now, with 4 seconds and 2 thirds in the past 3 years, so I feel I've at least got a bit of credibility to do it.

[Zad]

Documenting a project certainly makes it "sink in" better. Maybe even consider a video blog, it can be easier just to talk about something and point to stuff than it is to write about it and take photos.

[Brigand]

Congratulations on your awards, I remember seeing some of those being built here!

I'm looking forward to moving into my new flat shortly so I can dig out my tools and start building again; I've the Revell 1:144 C-17 sat staring at me waiting to be built!

[dr_gn]

Brigand said:

Congratulations on your awards, I remember seeing some of those being built here!

I'm looking forward to moving into my new flat shortly so I can dig out my tools and start building again; I've the Revell 1:144 C-17 sat staring at me waiting to be built!

Thanks!

The Revell C-17 is a very nice kit.