STOP PRESS: BELCHER WINS BiS

[LindsayThompson]

Just thought I would let you all know that Forum member John Belcher has not only won Best Figure in Show BUT Best in Show at New Zealands premier modelling show the IPMS (NZ) Nationals at Christchurch over the last weekend.

His 54mm figure Mongolian Archer ( as seen in his V Bench ) swept all before it. John also won at least 5 golds to take the top prize.

It was a very popular win for this very modest man as he is not only a top modeller but also an unflinching ambassador for the figure hobby with many displays and workshops over the years showing others how he works his magic.

Congratulations, John. You deserve your win.

 

[nagashino]

Nice one John!

Having seen your stuff on the planet, I must say I'm not surprised. It's good to see a figure modeller taking a BIS in a general model show where he/she is up against all the other disciplines. Well done

Phil

 

[Roc]

John, congratulations my friend on your awards, From seeing your work on your work bench , I know they are well desrved.

Lindsay, thank you for bringing to our attention.


Cheers
Roc.

 

[Guy]

Congratulations John...........awards well deserved.

 

[Joe Hudson]

Congratulations John on what I am sure is a very well deserved award! I am sure you have more of these in your future.

All the best,

Joe

 

[Jim Patrick]

Congrats John. Outstanding work well rewarded and well deserved! Like Joe said though, start clearing off some walls. I see more in your future..............

Jim Patrick

 

[LindsayThompson]

Yes. I think he will need to start on another cabinate soon. John has won BiS here and in Australia quite a few times. I would love to see him go to one of the big USA or European shows. I remember I went to Euro Militaire in '93 and learnt more in 2 days than I could in a life time.

 

[Roy]

Well done & congratulations John...it's always a pleasure to see your creations.

Lindsay, can you tell us how the old Maori warrior fared....did John manage to get him completed..?...it was shaping up to be a beautiful piece.

All the best..Roy.

 

[rej]

Welldone and Welldeserved John .........

As Phil noted, to beat all opposition in a show with other disciplines featuring so well, it is no mean feat ( Phil and me can vouch for that as we've met a couple of times at the U.K. Nationals organised by I.P.M.S U.K. and know first hand what the other disciplines "offer" )

Keep it up mate.......

Ray

 

[PHIL WALDEN]

Hi old son,
this is good stuff man ,so pleased for you. guys you've got to see Johns work in the flesh, photos just dont do his work justice,..be it that his photos are brilliant as well..
Besides the figures, take time and have a good look at his ground work, its out standing. The ground work stands alone with out the figure.....

real happy cob Phil......

 

[John Belcher]

Hi guys,many thanks for all the kind words.It was a bit of a shock to see the title Belcher wins BIS.I feel very honoured to have won Best in Show at the New Zealand I.P.M.S Nationals,there was alot of great models in the show and a great bunch of guys there from all over the country.I had a great time at the show as I am sure did everyone that attended.Apart from seeing all the new models it is always just as exciting in catching up with old friends and meeting new ones.A special thank you to Lindsay Thompson for your kind words mate and a Big welcome to Planet Figure.Roy I didnt get my Maori warrior finished for the show unfortunatly but am working on him now.Many thanks again to you all.Kind regards John

 

[Einion]

Congrats John, well deserved!

Einion

 

[Dan Morton]

Congratulations, John !

Well done!

All the best,
Dan