I have been reading the previous 5 pages with extreme interest and I must admit I am learning a lot! May I share with you what I have learned?
Thanks.
First I have learned that many of the folks submitting posts in a particular thread have not a clue what the thread is really about. That probably comes from them not reading the entire thread before them.
Second, I am certain that in this partuicular thread, many of the folks participating have NEVER entered a scale contest of any type. It is obvious because IF they had, they wouldn't be making such ridiculojus comments or posing such incredibly silly questions. For that I do not fault them, but please guys, if you don't know what you are talkiing about, you really shouldn't be making such comments or suggestions. And last, now please let me get this right, the AMA has a class of competition called PATTERN. It features sseveral sub-divisions, based upon the skill level of the pilot. It is only a flying contest, no points are awarded for fidelty to scale, since Pattern models are NOT scale models. SO, you see, it's a lot like Pro-Am. Pro-AM at Top Gun was initiated to give Patern type guys a chance to see what scale is all about. They bring their model, regardless of who built it, just like in Pattern, and fly. PERIOD. They can buy the model from a friend, a previous competitor, a hobby shop or from Captain Kangaroo, nobody cares, just like in Pattern! AFTER they fly Pro-Am and like it, they MAY decide to move over to the EXPERT class, where they must actually BUILD and FINISH their own model. Then they get judged on its appearance. Now,if there is anybody out there left that does not understand this, I am truly sorry........................for Them!
Don't you just love this hobby??
FT