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Post by karih on Sept 1, 2023 16:06:28 GMT
Tomorrow I will participate with IJN Kagero & IJN Tone my first ever model show in Lahti. Already more than 100 modellers have registered with close to 400 models! I will try to take some photos and write a short summary of the show.
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Post by Paul B on Sept 1, 2023 16:26:26 GMT
Hats off to you Kari, good luck ole chap. Looking forward to the show report
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Post by SteveM on Sept 2, 2023 6:47:49 GMT
Good luck for the competition, can't wait for the pics
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Post by redzebra on Sept 2, 2023 8:06:16 GMT
Good luck mate :-)
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Post by bwilt on Sept 2, 2023 9:49:57 GMT
Have fun and don't let anyone touch your models 👍😁
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Post by tommygunn on Sept 2, 2023 11:30:08 GMT
Looking forward to the results.
If you don’t win you can claim you were robbed!!! That’s what I do!
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Post by karih on Sept 3, 2023 13:34:37 GMT
OK, here we go. As in last year, the event was very nice: great models (close to 400) and plenty of visitors. And best of all, it looks that our hobby has a bright future, because there were several skillful teenagers participating the event. Good to see that not all of them are excited only by the internet & social media! Although, I have to admit that the majority of the modellers were old farts like myself !
There were also 3 different retailers, so plenty of temptations available. Manage to buy my childhood dream: Lamborghini Miura (by Hasegawa).
The judges awarded the best 3 of each category (51) and my IJN Tone was on top of the category "Watercraft". Also, IJN Kagero got a Honorary mention (is that correct english?) for rigging. On top of this the participating modellers (around 100) voted for the best model of the show, which was a diarama "Meeting at the sea". But, believe or not, my Tone took a split second place together with a 1/32 Phantom II F-4D (which I personally regarded as the best model with magnificent weathering and faultless details). Without any insincere modesty, I am totally blown away. To get this kind of recognition from your fellow modellers is absolutely the best. And once again, thank you guys for your invaluable tips! Could not have done it without you.
All in all, excellent show! I have divided the photos in groups, so maybe easier to check them by category.
Best model:
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Post by karih on Sept 3, 2023 13:38:14 GMT
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Post by karih on Sept 3, 2023 13:40:10 GMT
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Post by karih on Sept 3, 2023 13:46:47 GMT
Watercraft
Unfortunately, not too many models in this category, but hopefully my models will inspire other modellers to give it a try. At least, the feedback I got was very positive, so I believe there will be more participants in the future.
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Post by karih on Sept 3, 2023 13:55:10 GMT
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Post by karih on Sept 3, 2023 13:57:24 GMT
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Post by karih on Sept 3, 2023 13:59:23 GMT
Other stuff
Various other fields were also covered by impressive models (sc-fi, fantasy, figures etc.).
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Post by Boots on Sept 3, 2023 15:33:12 GMT
Some fabulous models and a big congrats once again on getting split second, thanks for posting karih
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Post by nito74 on Sept 3, 2023 17:30:06 GMT
Thanks for posting Karih ! That was a great show with some fantastic models, I think you are correct, that Phantom is perfect !
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Post by Ian H. on Sept 3, 2023 17:47:09 GMT
Kari, beautiful models and thanks for sharing! Congrats on your awards, as well!!
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Post by Robbo on Sept 3, 2023 20:22:36 GMT
Looks a very nice show
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Post by tommygunn on Sept 3, 2023 23:21:41 GMT
Congratulations and thanks for posting the pictures.
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Post by Paul B on Sept 4, 2023 3:58:03 GMT
Thanks for sharing the pictures Kari . And a huge congratulations on your awards
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Post by bwilt on Sept 4, 2023 11:48:26 GMT
Yep, really nice models overthere, and indeed that meeting at sea is great, congrats on your prizes!
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