HOBBY BOSS 2012

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Sven-Åke Grufstedt from Sweden.
Question:1)How long are you in hobby?
Аnswer:1)I have been modelling on and off for the past 30 years but the last 7 years has been the most productive.
Question:2) What your family (relatives) think about your passion?
Аnswer:2)Well as long as I do what I'm supposed to do regarding the family they have no objections at all, in fact my wife likes it because it keeps me at home.
Question:3) What was your first kit?
Аnswer:3)Hard question, I think it was one of those Matchbox aeroplanes that came in a plastic bag.
Question:4) Do you have a local club in your city?
Аnswer:4)Yes we do have a club where I live, it's called C4 and they are the organizers of the largest model contest in Sweden each year in October.
Question:5) Have you taken part in contest?
Аnswer:5) Yes, both in Sweden and internationally.
Question:6) What do you think about the contest?
Аnswer:6) I think it is a great initiative, giving people a chance to compete without having to travel. It might also inspire those who attend this competition to attend "real" competitions later.
Question:7) Would you participate in it? (why, why not?)
Аnswer:7) It would be fun to do so, although I'm a slow builder I might not finish in time
Question:8) What do you think about our motto http://contest.ucoz.com/Modellers of all countries - unite!
Аnswer:8) With the Internet the world has become smaller and it is so easy to find people with the same interests now days and by hosting competitions like this people from all over the world get together and learn to know eachother.
Question:9) Your wishes to participants of the contest and website?
Аnswer:9) I wish all the contestants very good luck both in this competition and in future events and I also would like to say that I have enjoyed this competition and all the models very much!!!

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Last models in contest:

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Roman Volchenkov Norway .
Question:1)How long are you in hobby?
Аnswer:1) Started when I was a kid but then took a long break until final return into "serious" modelling 2 years ago
Question:2) What your family (relatives) think about your passion?
Аnswer:2) They appreciate it and admire. I often discuss with my wife the nuances of painting or assembly as well as work of other modellers. My oldest daughter likes to see what's inside the kit's box and often asks which part is for what and if it is a tank or truck, etc.
Question:3) What was your first kit?
Аnswer:3) I think it was Jak-3 or similar aircraft in 72 scale. I don't recall the brand it was just in a plastic bag. I was 9 and assembled it with my father as a present for classmate.
Question:4) Do you have a local club in your city?
Аnswer:4) No
Question:5) Have you taken part in contest?
Аnswer:5) Yes, online competitions on facebook, dishmodels.ru, track-link.net and others. "Live" competitions in Sweden and Norway.
Question:6) What do you think about the contest?
Аnswer:6) I think it is a great idea to build kits of the same manufacturer.
Question:7) Would you participate in it? (why, why not?)
Аnswer:7) Unfortunately I don't have time for that due to main job and writing modelling articles for magazines in the sparetime.
Question:8) What do you think about our motto http://contest.ucoz.com/ Modellers of all countries - unite!
Аnswer:8) Great motto, our hobby has no borders and different languages are not a problem with the help of google.translate.
Question:9) Your wishes to participants of the contest and website?
Аnswer:9) I wish the website to host new interesting contests and many participants and for the modellers - keep developing your skills (build, paint and taking images)!

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Vladimir Yashin Russia Federation.
Question:1)How long are you in hobby?
Аnswer:1) I started modeling as a kid with old carton and DDR-made models.
Question:2) What your family (relatives) think about your passion?
Аnswer2) Most of them support my hobby
Question:3) What was your first kit?
Аnswer:3) Can’t recall that. My parents bought me many models in childhood. The most bright impression was DDR-made Tu-133 and 30th scale tanks made by Ogonjok factory (USSR)
Question:4) Do you have a local club in your city?
Аnswer:4) Yes, we have several groups of modelers in Novosibirsk
Question:5) Have you taken part in contest?
Аnswer:5) I do that regularly, both online and “live”
6) Have you built Hobby Boss kits?
Yes, right now I’am working on Sd.Kfz.254
7) What do you think about the contest?
Contests are always great! Will take part in next competition for sure!
9) What do you think about our motto http://contest.ucoz.com/Modellers of all countries - unite!
I agree with it, we are so few in the world and regular discussions with friends all over the world are important.

10) Your wishes to participants of the contest and website?
New interesting kits from manufacturers, plenty of time for modeling and inspiration.

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Judge from Ukraine Maxim Goyna.





1) How long do modeling.?
From early childhood, like many boys, amateurs, with 9 years and, but seriously do modeling for about 4 years.
2) What are your hobbies your family.?
Proud to say, with admiration! In general, the weather in the house has a big effect on the hobby.
3) Do you remember your first model.?
It was the battleship "Potemkin". The scale and I do not remember the manufacturer.
4) Does your town club.?
Was also popular, and then disappeared. Currently in development.
5) In any competition involved.?
Basically in the virtual and if possible, not often, in open exhibition-competition from other cities of Ukraine.
6) Do you collect model of «HOBBY BOSS»?
Yes, of course.
7) Did you like the idea of ​​competition in this format.?
Wide format, but wishes the organization is still there.
8) There was a desire to take part in such a competition.?
I'm always for such events!
9) Do you like the motto of the site http://contest.ucoz.com/ «modelers of the world unite"?
Yes, but the slogan commits to action, what I want for the future.
10) Your wishes website and modelers who participated in the contest.?
Participants are primarily health and great success, Site - new and interesting ideas, friendly forum and magnificent galleries.

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Judge from Russia Federation Michail Dolgov






1) How long have you been in the hobby?
A year or so 35-37.
2) What does your family (relatives) think about your passion?
If you thought otherwise - would have to change! )
3) What was your first set?
An-24 of unknown scale with transparent disc propellers (it seems Ken)
4) Do you have a club in your city?
In the conventional sense - no, but there are enthusiasts!
5) Did you take part?
In an Internet continuously since 2003, is in this - do not have time ... Hope yet!)
6) You make a collection of Hobby Boss?
Peel, but there is not consummated.
7) What do you think about the competition?
I welcome any "get-together" in our hobby!
Would you participate in konkusah this format? (Why, if not?
I welcome any "get-together" in our hobby!
9) For any "get-together" in our hobby!
10) Your wishes to the participants of the competition and websites?
Less protracted and more successful models!

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Judge from France. Winner of contest "Spitfire 2012" El Bied Anis
1) How long have you been in the hobby?
2) What does your family (relatives) think about your passion?
3) What was your first set?
4) Do you have a club in your city?
5) What do you think about this contest?
6) Your wishes to the participants of the competition and websites?
1 I started modeling at age 7, the first model painted in 11. From 19 to 32 years, there was a break, more professionally became engaged in 1995.
2 My wife prefers modeling computer games, so .....
3 My first model? I remember the bad, and probably it was the Revell of World War I saw in his hand, a little boy who did not want to show what was in the box. I was only about 5 to 7 years. Then, my father, to stimulate my schooling bought Matchbox / Airfix. In seven years, I made a trip to Marseille and bought a lot of models. Among them, some ships and special Heller Breguet Alize model in 1/50 I think. Got a great fun! Apocalypse came to modeling magazines ... Naturally had to learn everything.
4 Local club is, but I do not go there.
5 Competition is good, because the winners You can learn a lot. My first teacher, the famous modeisty as Verlinden ..
6 My desire? Just do it! Improve their skills. Enjoy and promote our hobby!

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Well I can tell. The first phase ended. Judges work work. In the first stage was 85 modelers from Russia, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Poland, the USA, Sweden, Argentina and pr.pr.pr. Meanwhile, the first models of the contestants came the second stage:

Nomination Armour 48.
1 Work - from Poland:

2 work - from the Czech colleagues:

3 work - Russian modeller.

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Results of 1'st stagwe contest:
AFV 1/35:

Propeller's aircraft's 1/48:

Helicopter's 1/72:


Comments from Judges:
A very nice build with lots of attention to detail.
I love the fact that the builder provided some construction photos, it really shows the quality of the builders technique when it comes to the small PE parts and other details on the vehicle. The paintjob is very good and so is the weathering which is subtile but effective. The variation in colour of the mud and dust is very realistic and the mud spatter is a nice effect also. In conclusion a model that has been worked on for many hours and I must say that all the work has paid off.

It's so strange that it's beautiful...
I love everything about this model, from the shape of this monster to the excellent workmanship of the builder. It's from what I can see of the pictures a very well constructed model and the paintjob is very nice indeed. What made me decide that this was the winner was the very realistic weathering which is absolutely great, it looks and feels like real mud and dirt and everything is logically placed too. Although it's not packed full of details like the other builds it still has the look and feel of something real. I would have been very proud if I could produce something like this. Well done!

A very unique vehicle with an even more unique paintjob.
The vehicle is very well built. I like the fact that some parts are movable and can be positioned in different ways. The choice of colours for the camo is very good and the colors work very well together. Flashy but still subtile. The weathering is good, scratches and chips are well done and also the mud spatter is nice. The mud is a bit monotone and could have had a bit more contrast and variation in it's colour so it wouldn't look flat. Overall a very nice model that the builder should be very proud of.


New Work's in 2'nd stage of contest:

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New model in contest. Now from Ireland: