Best of show Euro 2015

[Babelfish]

Of the two, the Maj. Peirson diorama would have been my choice for B.o.S. also. But that's not meaning any disrespect towards the winning piece, which is in itself a sublime example of modelling and painting. I just think that it was "merely superb", whereas the Maj. Peirson entry had (in my very humble opinion) that little extra something about it.

All I can say is that if I ever get even half way to being able to produce something like either of them, I shall be an extremely happy camper. Both were worthy Gold medal winners for sure.

- Steve

 

[ghamilt1]

Glad to see Rick Taylor getting such a positive response, seeing as Rick represents our three man figure club here in Edmonton. ( I call it a club even though it's just me, Rick and Ray meeting for coffee once a month) I am looking forward to hearing his show report first hand.
Rick also had some small fantasy figures with him. Did anyone see those ones as I was wondering how they were received?

 

[chippy]

I've just worked it out what's so special , it's the old Indian rope trick . It's been mesmerizing people for generations, 2015 no exception
chippy

 

[DEL]

I've just worked it out what's so special , it's the old Indian rope trick . It's been mesmerizing people for generations, 2015 no exception
chippy

I've actually seen that done in the middle of a courtyard in Agra in India 30 odd years ago. Very impressive but not as terrifying as the head in a box that spoke to the small audience. It was held at arms length by the magician, really freaked us out. And before anyone asks I was completely substance free.
I got an explanation as to how it was done but it's not for the fainthearted so I can't post it on a public forum. There is a clue in the story of Ali Baba.
Will only divulge face to face and only when being plied with a few good Malt Whiskys. It really happened and is really hideous.

 

[garyhiggins]

I've actually seen that done in the middle of a courtyard in Agra in India 30 odd years ago. Very impressive but not as terrifying as the head in a box that spoke to the small audience. It was held at arms length by the magician, really freaked us out. And before anyone asks I was completely substance free.
I got an explanation as to how it was done but it's not for the fainthearted so I can't post it on a public forum. There is a clue in the story of Ali Baba.
Will only divulge face to face and only when being plied with a few good Malt Whiskys. It really happened and is really hideous.

Oohhhhhh! Gwaaahn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pleeese.

 

[Ron Tamburrini]

That is the most wooden poses I have seen since thunderbirds are go ,
Clearly the king has his new clothes on

 

[DEL]

Oohhhhhh! Gwaaahn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pleeese.

It's just too good to give away Needs to be told in the evening and everyone needs to have had a strong drink or two and a light meal or an empty stomach.
But seriously the clues are in Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves.

 

[Rich Sculpts]

Similar points of discussion have been raised within the Flat Figure community.
Gerry Larkin, who was one of the category judges and Nicholas Ball both give interesting insights and information on the piece.
http://www.intflatfigures.org/index.php?topic=2357.0
Derek

Great to see that the flat figure community is exploring new methods and techiques away from their traditional base. Kudos to the judges for giving recognition to a talented artist.

New horizons opening for the flat figure world...

 

[brian]

That is the most wooden poses I have seen since thunderbirds are go ,
Clearly the king has his new clothes on

You had to be there Ron to appreciate it,as the figures were about 54mm in scale.I personnally had 3 favourites but i wouldn't have liked to choose the winner

 

[Nap]

Hi Guys ,

Just had a thought ..it happens occasionally ....wasn't there some talk of having a masters class in the comp , reckon this would be the best of the best with only those that have won at least 1 gold in any class previously at Euro being allowed to enter .

Yes I know you would probably needs different class's as well but .......

This would IMO allow others to be recognised in the non masters classes ...

Interesting to hear thoughts on this ?

Nap

 

[Ron Tamburrini]

Hi Guys ,

Just had a thought ..it happens occasionally ....wasn't there some talk of having a masters class in the comp , reckon this would be the best of the best with only those that have won at least 1 gold in any class previously at Euro being allowed to enter .

Yes I know you would probably needs different class's as well but .......

This would IMO allow others to be recognised in the non masters classes ...

Interesting to hear thoughts on this ?

Nap

About time too

 

[DEL]

Hi Guys ,

Just had a thought ..it happens occasionally ....wasn't there some talk of having a masters class in the comp , reckon this would be the best of the best with only those that have won at least 1 gold in any class previously at Euro being allowed to enter .

Yes I know you would probably needs different class's as well but .......

This would IMO allow others to be recognised in the non masters classes ...

Interesting to hear thoughts on this ?

Nap

Kevin you're right this has been discussed for a good few years.
It's a positive move but not without problems.
1. In the main the views of the top modellers would have to be sought.
2. The Masters class would need to be voluntary and be based on more sophisticated criteria. There's plenty of instances where a modeller wins 1 gold but never achieves this result again.
3. Imagine the rancour that would occur if a fairly regular gold winner continued to compete in 'standard' class.

I agree with you in principle but in addition to the above I can think of loads of reasons why it probably won't happen.
What I'd quite like to see is an annual competition where previous Best in Show winners (plenty still around) from say 3 or 4 of the major international shows are invited to enter one specific piece for a Masters Award. This would not exclude them from entering other pieces in the regular competition.
Make it an award worthy of their skills and contribution to the hobby. The cost of this could be covered by a levy of £1 on each competitor, I would like to think most of us would think that a worthwhile investment.
Cheers
Derek

 

[Nige]

Rather than levy charge on something that most entrants couldn't compete for Del what about a sponsors award. A lot of European shows (I think) are backed by sponsors. Don't even know who runs Euro.

 

[brian]

I personally reckon it shouldn't be changed,and in case you think i have a hidden agenda,i'm thinking of not entering the competition again.I would much prefer to stick my figures in the glass cabinet.I had a successful Euro competition this year, and i had intimated to many folk before going to Euro ,that this might be the case.
I never say never,but basically i can't be arsed anymore.I much prefer feedback from my peers, which means a lot more to me than a medal.This is just my opinion,but i still realise that to most competitors it's a fantastic buzz when you get a Euro medal, and so it should be.
Brian

 

[brian]

Kevin you're right this has been discussed for a good few years.
It's a positive move but not without problems.
1. In the main the views of the top modellers would have to be sought.
2. The Masters class would need to be voluntary and be based on more sophisticated criteria. There's plenty of instances where a modeller wins 1 gold but never achieves this result again.
3. Imagine the rancour that would occur if a fairly regular gold winner continued to compete in 'standard' class.

I agree with you in principle but in addition to the above I can think of loads of reasons why it probably won't happen.
What I'd quite like to see is an annual competition where previous Best in Show winners (plenty still around) from say 3 or 4 of the major international shows are invited to enter one specific piece for a Masters Award. This would not exclude them from entering other pieces in the regular competition.
Make it an award worthy of their skills and contribution to the hobby. The cost of this could be covered by a levy of £1 on each competitor, I would like to think most of us would think that a worthwhile investment.
Cheers
Derek

FFS Derek,another £1 on top of the £10

 

[DEL]

Rather than levy charge on something that most entrants couldn't compete for Del what about a sponsors award. A lot of European shows (I think) are backed by sponsors. Don't even know who runs Euro.

That would be the ideal Nige ...... but for that to happen the show would have to move to Never Never Land

 

[Nige]

That would be the ideal Nige ...... but for that to happen the show would have to move to Never Never Land

What like are the hotels in Never Never Land ? .....are they any better than Far Far Away ?

 

[DEL]

What like are the hotels in Never Never Land ? .....are they any better than Far Far Away ?

No Nige just smaller .........

 

[megroot]

Hi Guys ,

Just had a thought ..it happens occasionally ....wasn't there some talk of having a masters class in the comp , reckon this would be the best of the best with only those that have won at least 1 gold in any class previously at Euro being allowed to enter .

Yes I know you would probably needs different class's as well but .......

This would IMO allow others to be recognised in the non masters classes ...

Interesting to hear thoughts on this ?

Nap

Brought that up years ago.
Why waiting.

Marc

 

[MalcC]

Hi Guys ,

Just had a thought ..it happens occasionally ....wasn't there some talk of having a masters class in the comp , reckon this would be the best of the best with only those that have won at least 1 gold in any class previously at Euro being allowed to enter .

Yes I know you would probably needs different class's as well but .......

This would IMO allow others to be recognised in the non masters classes ...

Interesting to hear thoughts on this ?

Nap

Hi Nap

I did hear about this suggestion, although I don't think it was from the organizers.
It's a sound idea, but many have said that they like to put their figures in with the Masters, so its tough subject, with mixed thoughts.
Personally I like to compete against the best, and if my figures don't look out of place against theirs, I feel I have achieved something.
Another point, the Judges have a hard enough time with the entries as it is, the standard very high throughout, think of the poor buggers having to judge a masters class.
I think they'd have a heart attack trying to decide who gets what.

While attending the Antwerp show a few years back, they had a different system.
There were three categories. Beginners, Intermediates and Masters. You made up a display of all you pieces and they would be judged, with individual pieces being selected for awards.
If you won gold in the Beginners, you would move to the intermediate class, and Intermediate to Master.
You have to rely on folk being honest though, we saw a number of very well painted pieces in the Beginners class, obviously not Beginners, but someone purely pot hunting.
I believe this system was considered for Euro, and but from what i heard the majority of folk preferred to keep it, as it is.

Have you thought of putting your ideas to the show organizers to see what they think? It can't hurt to ask.

Malc