Todd Brody said:
Thanks Chris:
BTW, I have a standing offer. I will buy any of the completed entries for twice what they claim to have spent on their structure. (http://largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-wink.gif)
Can I disqualify myself and claim a new number on what I spent???
The competition gets better every year. Great work guys. I picked up some very good modeling ideas this year.
Chris Kieffer
Eric Schade
John Passaro
Don Watson
Don Watson said:
The competition gets better every year. Great work guys. I picked up some very good modeling ideas this year.
Chris Kieffer
Eric Schade
John Passaro
Don Watson
I agree. Every year the entries just get better and better. I’m constantly amazed at the creativity of our members.
Okay Dave…what are the results ??? (http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-tongue-out.gif)
Dave is taking a nap. Don’t wake him.
…And the Mik goes to…, No wait, it goes to…
I sure hope that you are not using Price Waterhouse. (http://largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-undecided.gif)
Todd, the results are being kept in a mayonnaise jar under Dave’s porch since noon today…and anyone who gets this reference automatically receives the award for keeping useless things in your memory banks.
edit: I should mention the original porch belonged to Funk & Wagnalls…double the cash value of the award to anyone who has a copy of Funk & Wagnalls in their possession!
Todd Brody said:
…And the Mik goes to…, No wait, it goes to…
I sure hope that you are not using Price Waterhouse. (http://largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-undecided.gif)
Oscars 2017
John Passaro said:
edit: I should mention the original porch belonged to Funk & Wagnalls…double the cash value of the award to anyone who has a copy of Funk & Wagnalls in their possession!
I don’t but I could swear that my dad does. I think that is the name on the old dictionary that he still uses today.
Well I could announce who won the figures…but I don’t want to steal Dave’s thunder.
I did endure a tantrum from Mrs Boomer when I asked her to draw the names at 7:00 a.m. this morning…“Stop involving me in your railroad nerd stuff!!!” She is such a kidder… and she did not say stuff…and I should have waited until she was out of the bathroom…
there are days when it is hard being Boomer.
Hmmm,
So I am not the only one who’s wife thinks they are a nerd for playing with trains.
John Passaro said:
Todd, the results are being kept in a mayonnaise jar under Dave’s porch since noon today…and anyone who gets this reference automatically receives the award for keeping useless things in your memory banks.
edit: I should mention the original porch belonged to Funk & Wagnalls…double the cash value of the award to anyone who has a copy of Funk & Wagnalls in their possession!
You bet your sweet bippy!
Devon Sinsley said:
David Marconi said:
A far cry above the humble piece it together from the junk box beginnings that it started from
David M.,
I have thought about this. Not really being a part of the good old days and not at all know Mik I wonder if we haven’t lost the spirit. I was attracted to this challenge when it resided at MLS and when I finally got into Large Scale and found out the challenge moved here I came to participate. I loved the junk box mentality of it all. But on the other hand I also like what it has become. $30 buck limit is still pretty junk boxy and with Dave supplying the basic starting point it is fun to see what we all come up with. Its a conundrum for sure. I think both have there merits. Most of all with MIK in mind its about having fun and I know I for one have fun.
Devon,
I’m sorry if you took this as a judgement or a misgiving. It was simply an observation of the contests progression. Though the junk box ruled, as MIK sometimes spread himself thin, in the early stages it was just his way of promoting the hobby and getting some of the winter weather complainers into doing something a bit constructive to get them through those months. They also had Cabin Fever at the York fairgrounds every January to stave off the doldrums (Great live steam venue but geared towards everyone).
The evolution to what it is today not only gets people motivated to accomplish something in the off months but has also provided us with the desire to strive to new techniques and materials to create what is planned. I have seen a number of participants show their napkin drawing and a week into the build realize they need to learn how to use a new technique. Does that ring a bell (http://largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-wink.gif). I see entrants build their confidence after they go through the challenge and pat themselves on the back, along with most who follow along, for learning how to take a plain piece of scrap and turn it into a stone/brick/wood wall just using a knife or saw. This challenge is one of the best things going as it gets quite a few people together pulling for a common goal. And the goal is not the prize it’s the camaraderie that comes with the challenge.(http://largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-cool.gif)
David Marconi said:
Devon Sinsley said:
David Marconi said:
A far cry above the humble piece it together from the junk box beginnings that it started from
David M.,
I have thought about this. Not really being a part of the good old days and not at all know Mik I wonder if we haven’t lost the spirit. I was attracted to this challenge when it resided at MLS and when I finally got into Large Scale and found out the challenge moved here I came to participate. I loved the junk box mentality of it all. But on the other hand I also like what it has become. $30 buck limit is still pretty junk boxy and with Dave supplying the basic starting point it is fun to see what we all come up with. Its a conundrum for sure. I think both have there merits. Most of all with MIK in mind its about having fun and I know I for one have fun.
Devon,
I’m sorry if you took this as a judgement or a misgiving. It was simply an observation of the contests progression. Though the junk box ruled, as MIK sometimes spread himself thin, in the early stages it was just his way of promoting the hobby and getting some of the winter weather complainers into doing something a bit constructive to get them through those months. They also had Cabin Fever at the York fairgrounds every January to stave off the doldrums (Great live steam venue but geared towards everyone).
The evolution to what it is today not only gets people motivated to accomplish something in the off months but has also provided us with the desire to strive to new techniques and materials to create what is planned. I have seen a number of participants show their napkin drawing and a week into the build realize they need to learn how to use a new technique. Does that ring a bell (http://largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-wink.gif). I see entrants build their confidence after they go through the challenge and pat themselves on the back, along with most who follow along, for learning how to take a plain piece of scrap and turn it into a stone/brick/wood wall just using a knife or saw. This challenge is one of the best things going as it gets quite a few people together pulling for a common goal. And the goal is not the prize it’s the camaraderie that comes with the challenge.(http://largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-cool.gif)
No apology necessary. First your entitled to your opinion and your were not judgmental, if you were at all, toward a person. I took it as you stated, an observation. My comment was reflection upon what you said and what I too have felt. I was attracted to the original challenge for its simplicity. But I also like what it has become. So no harm, and I offer an apology to you if I seemed to be responding in any other way than as just adding my own observation to yours.
David Marconi said:
Devon Sinsley said:
David Marconi said:
A far cry above the humble piece it together from the junk box beginnings that it started from
David M.,
I have thought about this. Not really being a part of the good old days and not at all know Mik I wonder if we haven’t lost the spirit. I was attracted to this challenge when it resided at MLS and when I finally got into Large Scale and found out the challenge moved here I came to participate. I loved the junk box mentality of it all. But on the other hand I also like what it has become. $30 buck limit is still pretty junk boxy and with Dave supplying the basic starting point it is fun to see what we all come up with. Its a conundrum for sure. I think both have there merits. Most of all with MIK in mind its about having fun and I know I for one have fun.
Devon,
I’m sorry if you took this as a judgement or a misgiving. It was simply an observation of the contests progression. Though the junk box ruled, as MIK sometimes spread himself thin, in the early stages it was just his way of promoting the hobby and getting some of the winter weather complainers into doing something a bit constructive to get them through those months. They also had Cabin Fever at the York fairgrounds every January to stave off the doldrums (Great live steam venue but geared towards everyone).
The evolution to what it is today not only gets people motivated to accomplish something in the off months but has also provided us with the desire to strive to new techniques and materials to create what is planned. I have seen a number of participants show their napkin drawing and a week into the build realize they need to learn how to use a new technique. Does that ring a bell (http://largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-wink.gif). I see entrants build their confidence after they go through the challenge and pat themselves on the back, along with most who follow along, for learning how to take a plain piece of scrap and turn it into a stone/brick/wood wall just using a knife or saw. This challenge is one of the best things going as it gets quite a few people together pulling for a common goal. And the goal is not the prize it’s the camaraderie that comes with the challenge.(http://largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-cool.gif)
David, your description above fits me to a tee. I have entered the challenge twice now and each time I have learned a new modeling technique and pushed my skill to new levels. In doing so, I have created worthwhile structures for my future RR AND had a lot of fun doing it AND had a lot of fun watching others do the same. But, it has also done something else for me. Like many of you, I have other interests and hobbies that I enjoy and I lose interest in most of them from time to time. I always come back, but it usually takes some event or something like a new gun for hunting or a new tool for my woodworking to get me interested again. Trains are no different for me. Over the last two years, the challenge has been that spark that has reignited my love for trains. It has kept the hobby interesting since I do not have a layout, yet. So thanks to Mik for getting it started and to Dave for keeping it going. And a special thanks to all those that participate each year and make it fun and rewarding.
David Marconi said:
Devon Sinsley said:
David Marconi said:
Devon,
… and a week into the build realize they need to learn how to use a new technique. Does that ring a bell (http://largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-wink.gif). I see entrants build their confidence after they go through the challenge and pat themselves on the back, along with most who follow along, for learning how to take a plain piece of scrap and turn it into a stone/brick/wood wall just using a knife or saw. This challenge is one of the best things going as it gets quite a few people together pulling for a common goal. And the goal is not the prize it’s the camaraderie that comes with the challenge.(http://largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-cool.gif)
Or taking a piece of acrylic and figuring out how to do boards, wood grain, etc. using different techniques? Prior to this, all of my laser work has been for personal business purposes and it was just designing and cutting the patterns.
Impartial observers have noted that voting irregularities were quite prevalent during the recent competition. In particular, it is alleged that illegal votes were cast by members of that other LS forum who should not have been permitted to participate. A trusted source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, has confirmed that nearly three million illegal votes were tallied.
Some would argue that a recount be performed and that all ballots be examined for legality. However, due to the grievous nature of the improprieties, it is only fair that the entire competition be restarted from the beginning.
All current model entries should be submitted to me for disposal … then you can begin anew and do it properly.
Sincerely,
Bob
Chairman, United Citizens for Voting Fairness
Bob Hyman said:
Impartial observers have noted that voting irregularities were quite prevalent during the recent competition. In particular, it is alleged that illegal votes were cast by members of that other LS forum who should not have been permitted to participate. A trusted source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, has confirmed that nearly three million illegal votes were tallied.
Some would argue that a recount be performed and that all ballots be examined for legality. However, due to the grievous nature of the improprieties, it is only fair that the entire competition be restarted from the beginning.
All current model entries should be submitted to me for disposal … then you can begin anew and do it properly.
Sincerely,
Bob
Chairman, United Citizens for Voting Fairness
LOL,
Thanks for my morning laugh
LOL Bob. that was a good one.
