And the winners are… ( drum roll inserted here) …
But before that, A word or two from the “Dictator In Charge” of this mess.
Mik’s Build Challenge 2014 has been the best ever, Mik’s smiling at all of us. The builds have been the best in the history of the Challenge. You all stepped up and pulled out your “A” game, for this one. And the clique of “You are all winners” has been tossed around a lot, and it really is true. I wish there were more prizes to pass around.
As I mentioned to several, its not about the size, or the detail, weather its rolling stock, buildings or track, it’s about Rule #1, The build! One of the credits to the modelers here on LSC is that most of us actually get out and build stuff, layouts, Cars, buildings, and our LSC family doesn’t just buy RTR models, put them on the shelf, and set around criticizing the maker for being two rivets short. We get out and run our trains, and have fun at doing it.
Mik’s not with us, but his legacy and what he brought to the LSC family will live on. He taught us more then just what his unusual builds showed. Mik’s modeling skills were, (lets just say) not up to his imagination, but it didn’t stop him from doing. He was happy just doing. Frustrated with lack of resources at times, and his medical handicaps but he built and got a great deal of personal enjoyment out of “The build”, as it let him put aside his other life problems while he built. There is a lesson here for all of us. Thank you, MIk just Mik.
I’m very proud to announce, after the tally was tallied and the napkin was shaken out.
1st Place for Best build goes to:
BOOMER K. For his Fireworks stand.
16 x20 fine art canvas print By Dave Taylor
2nd Place for build goes to:
John Passaro for his Yard station and tower.
11 x 14 fine art canvas print By Dave Taylor
3rd Place for build goes to:
Doc Tom for his Fish Creek store.
1st Place for best Log goes to:
Doc Tom for Fish creek company store.
Andrew Fletcher Print + Surprise By Ralph Burg
2nd Place for log goes to:
Boomer K. For his Fireworks stand.
Andrew Fletcher Print By Ralph Burg
3rd Place for log goes to:
Doug Arnold for his Indertaker shop.
Add On Awards
Sprit of Mik award. For best use of Found materials. By Vic Smith
Aaron Loyett, Miks Salvage Company which best demonstrates the fine art of using whatever was in the junk box or laying around in a way Allen would.
Bachmann 1:20 Donkey Engine Sled.
Most Original 1:20 build By Boomer K.
Tom & Cody Huisenga - Big John Iron Mine. Because building an entire mountain is not only original it borders on madness!
Set of 1:20 Powder Monkey figures.
Best use of Vehicles. By Bob McCown
John Passaro made the best use of vehicles, with the old boxcar and pass car.
Model Kit of 1926 Logging Truck.
Dave’s personal choice award just because I liked it best.
John Caughey For his Tucson Freight and Pawn. I really liked his build and the use of all the stuff laying around.
4 custom printed windows. By Rodney Edington:
Congrats to all that joined in. Special thanks to all that donated prizes.
Winners need to contact the prize givers to arrange for getting the prizes shipped to them.
