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A Fixture
Hi all.
Let me first state that having as yet never entered into the competition I feel a bit out of order.
That being said I remain very much in favour of the whole thing and these are just my personal ruminations.
The commendable intention was to give members some recognition and the possibility of a small reward for their efforts. Inevitably like any such competition it is as much about popularity and awareness of the painter as it is about skill, inevitable but that's ok.
What is noticeable is the increase in pro and semi pro painters taking part and that is more than welcomed.
To give an example this month, November, includes a superb atmospheric piece by Sergie P and a fantasy piece that is of Chrystal Brush standard by Alphonso Floren . This is great but I wonder if it's a discouragement for many?
With the competition now being well established perhaps the time has come to consider a change by creating categories where entrants self identify as master, experienced or standard painters.
Basically this would create level playing fields that might well encourage participation
Sponsors could be asked which category they'd like to support.
What I'd be inclined to suggest is rather than prizes that have an immediate sense of reward but limited long term worth, a badge/medal system a bit like Euro would be more valued. Certainly I know I would enter.
A gold, silver, bronze and HC accompanied by a certificate would work. I know getting sponsors on board might be a bit more difficult but worth consideration and I think sponsors being identified on the certificate offers more marketing longevity.
Modellers who plug away but never get to a show might feel that this is a means of engaging in a proper competition.
To an extent it would still come down to a popularity vote but at least you'd be on a level field.
It could be factored in that any member who medals twice automatically moves up to the next level.
Thoughts?
Cheers
Derek
Let me first state that having as yet never entered into the competition I feel a bit out of order.
That being said I remain very much in favour of the whole thing and these are just my personal ruminations.
The commendable intention was to give members some recognition and the possibility of a small reward for their efforts. Inevitably like any such competition it is as much about popularity and awareness of the painter as it is about skill, inevitable but that's ok.
What is noticeable is the increase in pro and semi pro painters taking part and that is more than welcomed.
To give an example this month, November, includes a superb atmospheric piece by Sergie P and a fantasy piece that is of Chrystal Brush standard by Alphonso Floren . This is great but I wonder if it's a discouragement for many?
With the competition now being well established perhaps the time has come to consider a change by creating categories where entrants self identify as master, experienced or standard painters.
Basically this would create level playing fields that might well encourage participation
Sponsors could be asked which category they'd like to support.
What I'd be inclined to suggest is rather than prizes that have an immediate sense of reward but limited long term worth, a badge/medal system a bit like Euro would be more valued. Certainly I know I would enter.
A gold, silver, bronze and HC accompanied by a certificate would work. I know getting sponsors on board might be a bit more difficult but worth consideration and I think sponsors being identified on the certificate offers more marketing longevity.
Modellers who plug away but never get to a show might feel that this is a means of engaging in a proper competition.
To an extent it would still come down to a popularity vote but at least you'd be on a level field.
It could be factored in that any member who medals twice automatically moves up to the next level.
Thoughts?
Cheers
Derek