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Post by barten on Sept 3, 2007 9:07:17 GMT -6
Who was around for the first contest we had here. . . .. do you remember being blown away when we first got to see all the entries at once. . . .you couldn't stop looking at them! ! ! ! For days. . .and with sneak peaks you are not as thrilled when you see them again and again. . . so when it come time for voting. . . .you are not going to get the WOW factor . . . because every one will think it is an OLD build! Not for the present contest!
I think it is great to NOT show. . and the adrenalin RUSH is outstanding when the contest opens for public viewing! ! ! !
Who was around for that first contest and tell me what you thought! ! ! ! Remember? ?? ? ?
GB
Barten
PS I'm still working on the name game and getting closer!
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Post by Honest Charlie on Sept 4, 2007 5:06:32 GMT -6
I wasn't around here back then Dan. But I'm with you on this. I'd rather wait till the end to see everyones builds.
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Post by ramone on Sept 4, 2007 10:08:04 GMT -6
When can we post pictures of the finished builds???  and who's doing the webside??? ;D ;D |
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Post by vegadeth on Sept 4, 2007 10:24:58 GMT -6
I personally would rather wait ,,and like Dan said " get the WOW factor ", ,,,,also,, some might be intimidated by some of the builds in progress shots,,,, but on the flip side of the coin,,it also can inspire some,,sooooo,,, i guess it's a 50/50 thing. ;D
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Post by vwcamperman on Sept 4, 2007 12:28:07 GMT -6
i don't mind sneak peeks, as long as it's a really bizarre close up! keeps everyone guessing til it's finished! ;D
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Post by Honest Charlie on Sept 4, 2007 14:41:38 GMT -6
When can we post pictures of the finished builds??? and who's doing the webside??? ;D ;D |
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Post by robriley on Sept 4, 2007 20:02:26 GMT -6
i agree 100% with dan. sneak peeks don't get it for me..but i have been known to post them before...lol
i like to wait until the very end to post any contest pics these days.
liek dan said...the wow factor can make or break a contest build i think. if sneek peeks are posted, when the final contest pic is posted ...some will think "oh, i've seen that before".
not as big of a thrill as seeing it for the very first time.
that's how i sees it anyway.
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Post by hizootdklown on Sept 6, 2007 13:39:18 GMT -6
It doesn't matter..! Sneak Peeks are going to happen weather you like it or not. That just seems to be the way it goes around here. The good news is that not ALL sneak peeks are of contest models..!
Hizoot ;D
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Post by flounder on Sept 6, 2007 22:52:01 GMT -6
Sneak peak? Jeeesh, I posted my entire contest build - so far. I may loose that intitial impact, but I like sharing the build. Guess I'm a magazine writer wanabe. I will probably stop posting before the final assembly. It would take away from the overall show.
I always say, It's a hobby. Partcipate how you want...build, talk, collect, whatever. But remember to be kind.
Flounder.
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Post by A.J. on Sept 7, 2007 2:49:52 GMT -6
Well Dan, I agree that there is some impact lost when you see the build before hand but if I think the reasoning behind them being shown was to inspire to build. There was a topic not so long ago about whether to show or not. Somebody made the point that showing was a good thing because it inspired others to get in there and build. Maybe it was that the contests are mainly to inspire to build and not so much for the competition. In any case, it's cool with me either way.
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Post by scurvy on Sept 7, 2007 21:27:52 GMT -6
Kind? I like it when they cuss a little. Sneak peak? Jeeesh, I posted my entire contest build - so far. I may loose that intitial impact, but I like sharing the build. Guess I'm a magazine writer wanabe. I will probably stop posting before the final assembly. It would take away from the overall show. I always say, It's a hobby. Partcipate how you want...build, talk, collect, whatever. But remember to be kind. Flounder. |
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Post by vwcamperman on Sept 8, 2007 4:11:04 GMT -6
well everyone saw my 69 charger and that has become my contest build (trust me it looks nothing like it did) would that count as a sneak peek?  |
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Post by fredmellini on Sept 8, 2007 8:52:31 GMT -6
Hey Martin!!!!.............What happened to the Hot Rod Truck!! ;D ;D........My hired Goon Klowns are getting very impatient!!!!   ........They are training their Balloon Attack dogs, giraffes,snakes,monkeys,etc and are headed your way.....might take awhile as they couldn't fly (their arms get tired!! ;D) so they had to take a Dingy!!......anyway when they get there just don't wear anything sharp or pointy or the Balloon Attack animals won't have much of an effect!!!! ;D ;Dl |
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Post by vwcamperman on Sept 8, 2007 8:57:09 GMT -6
sorry Fred, still unfinished..... I't almost done i just need to get some sheet styrene to make a rear window and it's done! On a lighter note, i've been decorating (hence the delay) and i've finally got somewhere to work on models that doesn't involve sitting on a step ladder in the kitchen ;D
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Post by fredmellini on Sept 8, 2007 9:03:10 GMT -6
Sweet!!! ;D ;D..............build away my fellow modeler from across the big pond!!!!! ;D
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Post by davea on Sept 9, 2007 12:40:00 GMT -6
Balloon Attack Dogs? Remind me never to pee you off, Fred!
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Post by davea on Sept 9, 2007 12:44:11 GMT -6
Pee? And since when does this censor thing think p*ss is such a terrible word?
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Sept 9, 2007 20:58:25 GMT -6
We're trying to maintain kid friendliness and not being autoblocked by net nanny programs Pee? And since when does this censor thing think p*ss is such a terrible word? |
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Post by davea on Sept 10, 2007 22:13:27 GMT -6
Paul, are you also available for babysitting on the weekends?
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Post by Tim Nolan on Sept 13, 2007 19:45:00 GMT -6
Well, I really dig looking at progress shots myself. You guys have seen a few micro shots of my entries, one in primer, but it's totally different once you get the paint on there. I get amped up bigtime looking at your progress shots. Scott's T has been a blast to follow as it comes along. I just went to his site last night and peeked at it some more. Scurv's Mess-o-crap was awesome as it progressed. Some peeking is kool early-on I guess, but things always change, so there's still a huge element of surprise......Do what makes you happy.....  |
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Post by fredmellini on Sept 13, 2007 20:17:28 GMT -6
"Do what makes you happy".................Last time I did that I almost got arrested!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Tim Nolan on Sept 14, 2007 14:13:51 GMT -6
Being a clown is one thing Fred, but painting Mr. Winky up to look like a like a pet schnauzer is still prohibited in most states...... ;D
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Sept 14, 2007 17:39:20 GMT -6
It's one thing to do it. But a whole different thing to KNOW he did it. Being a clown is one thing Fred, but painting Mr. Winky up to look like a like a pet schnauzer is still prohibited in most states...... ;D |
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Post by vwcamperman on Sept 14, 2007 18:09:21 GMT -6
i think tim did the painting, we all know he's damn good at it!  |
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Post by fredmellini on Sept 14, 2007 19:36:01 GMT -6
Ya do one "little" paint job and you're labeled for life!!!! ;D ;D ;D  No wonder Michael Vick kept trying to pick a fight with me!!!?? ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by davea on Sept 18, 2007 19:24:27 GMT -6
Timbo, I just about fell outta my chair laughing! "Mr. Winky?"!!! LMAO!
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........They are training their Balloon Attack dogs, giraffes,snakes,monkeys,etc and are headed your way.....might take awhile as they couldn't fly (their arms get tired!! ;D) so they had to take a Dingy!!......anyway when they get there just don't wear anything sharp or pointy or the Balloon Attack animals won't have much of an effect!!!! ;D ;Dl
