This month's TOTM.

[Son of a gun-ner]

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.

[Herr Dr. Professor]

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.

[ColemanCollector]

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.

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...

Mike.

[Son of a gun-ner]

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.

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...

Mike.

Picture or they didn't happen

I really want to see that first fly

[ColemanCollector]

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.

[Meter rat]

Do TOTM for the really good builders, and MTOTM, for the rest of us average modellers.

[MrChef]

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.

[Herr Dr. Professor]

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.

[Son of a gun-ner]

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