This month's TOTM.
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This month's TOTM.
Hi folks, firstly, my apologies, I lost track of the dates, and I meant to post this sooner.
Because I'm wondering whether to hold the TOTM's bi-monthly.
Are these any thoughts on this matter?
But, if the demand is high enough, it's no problem to start a fresh TOTM this month a day or so late.
Because I'm wondering whether to hold the TOTM's bi-monthly.
Are these any thoughts on this matter?
But, if the demand is high enough, it's no problem to start a fresh TOTM this month a day or so late.
Mick - The grit in the underpants of life!
And always happy to spare the bytes
TOTM needs YOU support YOUR TOTM competition, I'm doing my part, are YOU?
And always happy to spare the bytes
TOTM needs YOU support YOUR TOTM competition, I'm doing my part, are YOU?
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Re: This month's TOTM.
Perhaps bi-monthly would allow more time for RCTW participants to see a month's TOTM, think it over, and then be ready with up to 60 days to prepare photos, maybe videos, a description.
I enjoy TOTM every time. However, I have entered TOTM only once because I can readily see that the other builds far outstrip my abilities. Maybe a "MOTM" (M = Mediocre) would allow me to enter more often.
I enjoy TOTM every time. However, I have entered TOTM only once because I can readily see that the other builds far outstrip my abilities. Maybe a "MOTM" (M = Mediocre) would allow me to enter more often.
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Re: This month's TOTM.
Better make that MTOTM. If it's just mediocre of the month, I have many, many entries ready--like the first trout fly I tied, my lawnmower deck repair weld, my fibreglas canoe patch, my drywall mudding...Herr Dr. Professor wrote: ↑Wed May 01, 2024 3:04 pm Perhaps bi-monthly would allow more time for RCTW participants to see a month's TOTM, think it over, and then be ready with up to 60 days to prepare photos, maybe videos, a description.
I enjoy TOTM every time. However, I have entered TOTM only once because I can readily see that the other builds far outstrip my abilities. Maybe a "MOTM" (M = Mediocre) would allow me to enter more often.
Mike.
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Re: This month's TOTM.
Picture or they didn't happenColemanCollector wrote: ↑Wed May 01, 2024 3:39 pmBetter make that MTOTM. If it's just mediocre of the month, I have many, many entries ready--like the first trout fly I tied, my lawnmower deck repair weld, my fibreglas canoe patch, my drywall mudding...Herr Dr. Professor wrote: ↑Wed May 01, 2024 3:04 pm Perhaps bi-monthly would allow more time for RCTW participants to see a month's TOTM, think it over, and then be ready with up to 60 days to prepare photos, maybe videos, a description.
I enjoy TOTM every time. However, I have entered TOTM only once because I can readily see that the other builds far outstrip my abilities. Maybe a "MOTM" (M = Mediocre) would allow me to enter more often.
Mike.
I really want to see that first fly
Mick - The grit in the underpants of life!
And always happy to spare the bytes
TOTM needs YOU support YOUR TOTM competition, I'm doing my part, are YOU?
And always happy to spare the bytes
TOTM needs YOU support YOUR TOTM competition, I'm doing my part, are YOU?
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Re: This month's TOTM.
That fly is mercifully long gone. Let's just say it wasn't very subtle, and no self-respecting brown trout would ever fall for it. Think cat furball collides with a feather duster collides with a fish hook.
Mike.
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Re: This month's TOTM.
Do TOTM for the really good builders, and MTOTM, for the rest of us average modellers.
Re: This month's TOTM.
I vote for bimonthly. I don't see that we have So many active members here that there will be enough participants with projects ready every month.
I know that MTOTM is in jest but there is truth to it. Now that I entered my first time I'll definitely enter again regardless of the broad spectrum of amazing skills and abilities shown. I wouldn't argue a trophy just for participating but I ran with the idea and looked at some IPMS classes and discussions about adjusting classes.
IPMS competitor catagories-
https://ipmsusa.org/about/national-cont ... s-contests
A discussion on a modeling forum that I found interesting that proposed different classes-
https://cs.finescale.com/fsm/general_di ... 60091.aspx
Here a member suggested these classes: "Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Master and Professional."
We definitely have Masters and Professionals as members here.
Likely not keeping it simple just some thoughts.
I know that MTOTM is in jest but there is truth to it. Now that I entered my first time I'll definitely enter again regardless of the broad spectrum of amazing skills and abilities shown. I wouldn't argue a trophy just for participating but I ran with the idea and looked at some IPMS classes and discussions about adjusting classes.
IPMS competitor catagories-
https://ipmsusa.org/about/national-cont ... s-contests
A discussion on a modeling forum that I found interesting that proposed different classes-
https://cs.finescale.com/fsm/general_di ... 60091.aspx
Here a member suggested these classes: "Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Master and Professional."
We definitely have Masters and Professionals as members here.
Likely not keeping it simple just some thoughts.
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Re: This month's TOTM.
MrChef has some good points, all unfortunately potentially leading to more work for Son of a gun-ner. Maybe we need a few classes, perhaps Buck Private, NCO, Top Brass.
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Re: This month's TOTM.
Whoops, my apologies, far too many real life and RCTW behind the scenes distractions.
Well, as you may gather, a fresh TOTM will be starting on the first of June
So, you all have plenty of time to prepare, especially Mr Bix
Well, as you may gather, a fresh TOTM will be starting on the first of June
So, you all have plenty of time to prepare, especially Mr Bix
Mick - The grit in the underpants of life!
And always happy to spare the bytes
TOTM needs YOU support YOUR TOTM competition, I'm doing my part, are YOU?
And always happy to spare the bytes
TOTM needs YOU support YOUR TOTM competition, I'm doing my part, are YOU?