What is the MMSI show?
As a piece of Art l am sure it wouldn't be out of place in a gallery and the artist should be congratulated.
As a historical modeller though l think with the trend towards the art/fantasy side there should be room for a Historical BOS as well as fantasy at shows.
If this was a fantasy show then l accept the BOS was probably well deserved.
I'm not trying to be controversial as there is room for both genre's and fantasy has pushed the barriers particularly in painting techniques. As l don't compete and paint in a modest way for pleasure l have no pecuniary interest in this arguement,, I do feel however that without historical modelling being recognised then there is a danger of a split between the two communities.
Am l alone in these concerns
My own local club awards BOS in both genre's by the way.