something that has not been said here and Pete brings it to light perfectly is that scale contests are such a small part of the hobby . There is areason for that, stress, judging, competitiveness, cliches, attitude and perceptions just to naqme a few. The funflies have taken over and are the true heart of the hobby. Scale contests have become the showcases of the hobby. To find and determine the trends. To see what is hot and what is not. To see and test new products before a huge audience. Funflies are the bread and butter of the hobby and everybody is included, everyone is on the same level (supposedly). The large scale can sit next to the 1/12th scale. Arf next to Barf next to the Top Gun entry. Remeber the IMAA had to change its way of thinking to live on into the future......just an observation