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DMOM June 2014 Entries
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Posted: Saturday, July 19, 2014 - 09:45 PM UTC


Armorama are proud to announce the entries for this months model of the month Contest sponsored by Dragon Models

voting will run from the 20th to the 31st with the winner announced as soon as possible after the closing date.

Editors Note:Please if you wish to enter the monthly contest, take a look over the rules. before submitting, not forgetting to include a picture with a hand written note that shows your name and the date as proof of ownership, also be aware of the new format for submitting your name and address and if your not sure drop me a PM or email, thank you, we are receiving entries that do not comply with the current rules, I do not wish to exclude anybody but in future models submitted that do not include all the relevant information will be excluded as will those that do not follow the simple base or figure rule, you have been warned!!

Remember that December will feature the top two models from the previous months this year to crown the model of the year winner, but you can still submit your entries for the July 2014 contest

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If you have comments or questions please post them here.

Thanks!
sleepwalker
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Posted: Saturday, July 19, 2014 - 11:35 PM UTC
Voted, good luck to all entries!
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Posted: Sunday, July 20, 2014 - 02:15 AM UTC
Very strong field this go-around! Good luck to everyone!
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Posted: Sunday, July 20, 2014 - 04:34 AM UTC
voted
Bizarre
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Posted: Sunday, July 20, 2014 - 06:00 AM UTC
duty done! good luck to entries!
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Posted: Sunday, July 20, 2014 - 06:22 AM UTC
Voted. Good luck to all the fine entrants!
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Posted: Sunday, July 20, 2014 - 07:07 AM UTC
In my humble opinion, having a photo spread of each model would be better. Going by one photo does not do justice for each modeller. Like that Tiger I for example, that picture is too far away to get a good look at the detail the modeller has put into it. Let us see all the pictures you guys see..so we can vote on the same level as you Armorarma staff do...if not...it seem's you guys are only giving us a view of what you want us to see...almost steering us into your own opinionated vote. Almost a conspiracy lol....if you reply by saying "it would take too much time"...my response would be..."Make time"...each modeller has put the time in & they have every right to be in the spotlight individually as the next guy.
Unless I am wrong & only one photo is needed to enter? Then that in itself is a problem. Let's face it...top prize is pretty cool, a new kit from Dragon, which is not "cheap".
I honestly believe there are alot of great modeller's registered with Armorama . I have seen so many great pieces in the forums.
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Posted: Sunday, July 20, 2014 - 07:10 AM UTC
The picture used has nothing to do with Keith or Armorama as it is dictated by the author of the entry. as regards showing more pictures; that is not possible as the voting system only accommadates one entry.
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Posted: Sunday, July 20, 2014 - 07:19 AM UTC
Exactly! The person who submits the images tells Keith which one should be used for voting purpose.
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Posted: Sunday, July 20, 2014 - 07:21 AM UTC

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Exactly! The person who submits the images tells Keith which one should be used for voting purpose.


Wow..that sucks. Why bother entering? The whole set up is ph**ed up.
I mean, I would love to enter..I suck at this modelling but I know I will get better..but my chances...of even getting "my total work portfolio viewed by the members" is limited by this "voting system. Hell with that..when I enter a contest that I am passionate about..I would want "all" my work viewed by "all" members....so my work would be in a spotlight like everyone elses. The best answer is to revamp the voting system..or...add a link to each model & have every photo available to be viewed before casting a vote.
Some people just don't give a sh*t about how things are run in a contest, but I happen to "care"...as a member, I am not given the right to view "all" submitted work by each modeller ..so I can cast my "vote". A vote that has meaning...
With that siad..now you have modeller's out there that know the flaw to your system...who will take advantage of that & be repeat winners. I never read your rules to this but I hope you have something in place to avoid this?
PS- today is my birthday ha..ha..I vote I have another beer & get my Bronco Panzerkampfwagen | Ausf. F (VK18.01) started. Cheer's.
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Posted: Sunday, July 20, 2014 - 07:45 AM UTC
Well you have never entered and so you would not know.

The members that do enter want to display their work and have the chance of winning a prize. After the vote a large number of the entries are used as photo features and so further highlighting that members work. A reasonable number of people who have excelled in the past have been asked to provide features for magazines, and so that is another fringe benefit.
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Posted: Sunday, July 20, 2014 - 08:55 AM UTC
Why bother entering any competition? You want a prize or other kind of reward. And you always enter using the rules available.

I can't really see the problem here
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Posted: Sunday, July 20, 2014 - 09:16 AM UTC
Shoot, I'm happy just to get an occasional pat on the back ... and as my blogs get bumped further and further down into oblivion, I am reminded that I need to improve my skills. Just viewing DMOM inspires me to do so. Keep it going guys!
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Posted: Sunday, July 20, 2014 - 03:39 PM UTC
Voted, good luck to everybody
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Posted: Sunday, July 20, 2014 - 08:35 PM UTC
Not an easy choice. Very nice entries so good luck to all!
hless
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Posted: Monday, July 21, 2014 - 04:19 AM UTC
Wow! Great models and a very difficult decision. Nice job!
spoons
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Posted: Monday, July 28, 2014 - 12:17 PM UTC
who built the panther F?? used in the splash ad on the homepage? for model of the month.
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Posted: Monday, July 28, 2014 - 02:09 PM UTC
There are 5 models here that I found it next to impossible to decide between.
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Posted: Monday, July 28, 2014 - 02:17 PM UTC

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who built the panther F?? used in the splash ad on the homepage? for model of the month.



Florian Mandau entered the Panther F last year and won the Armorama Model of the Year for 2013:

DMOY 2013 Results

I just happened to remember the results and had the link. HTH
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Posted: Tuesday, July 29, 2014 - 07:27 AM UTC
Thanks very much Jeff, wanted to have a closer look.
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