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Posted: Sunday, April 20, 2008 - 02:05 AM UTC


Dave O'Meara (Grumpyoldman) provides a massive set of photos of some of the fantastic aircraft entries at this year's MosquitoCon.

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Thanks!
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Posted: Sunday, April 20, 2008 - 05:29 AM UTC
Great pictures, loved the odd ball stuff Thanks for showing them.
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Posted: Sunday, April 20, 2008 - 09:51 AM UTC
Thanks for posting that extensive selection of photos Dave
A question for you, I see there are many categories in the competition. Apart from the various scales entries are split between jets, props, multiple props, etc.
Is this the case across the board at US shows or just the big ones like Mosquitocon?
Oddly enough, in the 120 plus photos of the aviation entries I didnt see one Mosquito
Nige
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Posted: Sunday, April 20, 2008 - 12:44 PM UTC
Greetings Dave!

Let me chime in here and say, thanks everso for this treat! Some very interesting images. It looks like biplanes were decently represented at the contest. You caught some great images. Thanks again!
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Posted: Sunday, April 20, 2008 - 04:28 PM UTC
Those were really great photos of some very interesting models. Thanks for sharing!

-YL
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Posted: Sunday, April 20, 2008 - 05:00 PM UTC

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A question for you, I see there are many categories in the competition. Apart from the various scales entries are split between jets, props, multiple props, etc.
Is this the case across the board at US shows or just the big ones like Mosquitocon?



It's usually the norm at shows that use the 1,2,3 voting system. More categories = more awards. At Open judging shows, there are usually fewer categories, but awards are not limited to a 1-2-3. So you could have 5 or 10 or more golds, silver or bronzes each in a category, as each model is judged according to it's own merits individually, not against the other models in the category. IPMS uses the 1-2-3 voting system over here, AMPS uses the OPEN system. Which is better---- is like discussing Olive Drab, sooty muzzles, weathering-mud, chips, blonde's redheads brunettes and any number of totally endless debates. ( I prefer breathing and horn**, rich helps, and quite is best!)
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Posted: Sunday, April 20, 2008 - 11:47 PM UTC
Not complicated at all then Dave..
Over here in the UK its the 1 2 3 system. Mostly G/S/B although I have seen Class Winner/Highly Commended/Commended.
Aircraft classes are usually
Up to 1:72
1:71-1:48
Larger scale.
Occasionally these are split into pre and post 1945, but never into props/jets/rotary etc.
Nige
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Posted: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 - 11:38 PM UTC
Very interesting pictures. A "twin" ME 262 - I have never seen that before. Great diorama ideas as well - especially the WWI fighter having a close incounter with a barrage balloon.

Thanks for sharing
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