Want-A-Fest!

[Tim Fortuna]

I am disappointed to find it is not a bust of a bearded and bald Mathew McConaughey.

[Heavy Metal Spike]

I am disappointed to find it is not a bust of a bearded and bald Mathew McConaughey.

Alright, alright, (etc.)

I'm sure our bud Dennis would agree - http://theclubhouse1.net/phpBB3/memberl ... ile&u=1464

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[tay666]

https://www.twitch.tv/videos/634859803? ... MZ0RFWHiPY

Painting a Reign of Fire Dragon Bust from Black Heart Models

Just like WF itself, there is so much to see that I cannot take it all in.

Had no idea that bust existed.

Thanks for the link Trev,

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Neither did I.
George has been cranking out so many new pieces I can't keep up.

[tay666]

Almost forgot to mention. Things are still behind as far as the contest goes.
There was such a huge response, George is still wading through all the submissions and getting the photos up.
Not sure when the things will be ready for viewing, but it is gonna be epic!

[tay666]

OK contest entries are up!

Figures
https://www.flickr.com/photos/85390248@ ... 487846611/

Busts
https://www.flickr.com/photos/85390248@ ... 489128428/

Diorama and Collections
https://www.flickr.com/photos/85390248@ ... 489707977/

Hardware and Props
https://www.flickr.com/photos/85390248@ ... 489736422/

Spacecrafts
https://www.flickr.com/photos/85390248@ ... 489720887/

[Heavy Metal Spike]

So far, I've only gone through the "FIGURE" photos.

• • • THERE ARE A LOT!!!!!

Amazing work in here - and a TON of modellers (and Clubhouse members) names I recognise.

Did people mail in their shots to George? (because they are all excellent/consistent quality).


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[derekc62]

Yes, all images were mailed to George and then he and a few others scrambled to get them all uploaded.
It was hoped the shots would be up by late afternoon but it ended up being more like late evening.
I think it was well over 600 entries with 3-4 shots of each kit entered.
A mammoth undertaking in a short amount of time since it seems most of the entries came in the last 24 hours before the deadline.
Since this was an on-line event you really had to pay attention to your photography skills.

[derekc62]

I was really impressed by the quality of the busts even more than the figures.

[Heavy Metal Spike]

Yes, all images were mailed to George and then he and a few others scrambled to get them all uploaded.
It was hoped the shots would be up by late afternoon but it ended up being more like late evening.
I think it was well over 600 entries with 3-4 shots of each kit entered.
A mammoth undertaking in a short amount of time since it seems most of the entries came in the last 24 hours before the deadline.
Since this was an on-line event you really had to pay attention to your photography skills.

Geez - well that speaks to people's photography skills as well as the modelling talent!

Not to mention George's patience & perseverance!

Impressive.


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[bucketfoot-al]

They are still uploading because a lot of entries weren't uploaded at first (undoubtedly due to George, Lyn & Norbert having to click/upload like crazy people today to get everything up-it was inevitable things would be missed. Frankly I was amazed they actually got it up today!).

So come back tomorrow, give them a chance to catch up, and then go through the entries again once they are updated. (Disclaimer: 3 of my entries were omitted due to the insane volume of entries swamping them system - but I re-sent them to George tonight).

My hat's off to him and the team. This thing just took off on them. The variety and craft that I've seen in the entries is downright awe-inspiring. Its great fun to see a few of my builds and kitbashes "bringing up the rear"

[derekc62]

My hat's off to him and the team. This thing just took off on them. The variety and craft that I've seen in the entries is downright awe-inspiring. Its great fun to see a few of my builds and kitbashes "bringing up the rear"

I'm right behind you!

[Tim Fortuna]

That was awesome! Thanks for the links Trev.

[tay666]

This was posted a couple hours ago

"Hello, Want-A-Festers. What an awesome thing YOU folks have done for this hobby.

First, we hope his event helped provide some distraction from the tragedies of the last several days which are still playing out and likely will for a few more days. We also hope it provided some relief from whatever COVID19 social isolation most of you have observed during the last several weeks. Be safe out there folks.

Second, we hope you have been checking out all the cool videos and live-streaming by some amazing artists; photos of in-progress and completed works by fellow modelers and sculptors; new kits and good deals on modeling stuff from producers and hobby vendors, many of whom are participating in our Vendors Hall and in our Artist Alley; and videos and photos that take us tripping down memory lane to friends and happenings at past WonderFest conventions.

Third, YOU FOLKS BROKE FACEBOOK.

Before we tell you what that means, let us tell you this: the only change in how the model contest will be judged is that folks will have two or three additional votes to make when they vote. What we mean by that is that because of the numbers entered in our model contest, we have too many for three of the model kit categories to be judged by a Facebook Poll. We learned this morning that Facebook polls only allow up to 100 items to vote on in a poll. To have polls to accommodate the number of entries in our Figures, Busts and our Dioramas/Collections categories, we will need at least two polls for each. How the heck were we to know that we’d see well over 500 if not 600 entries??!!??

So, tonight we will be working late again to get polls up for folks to vote on the contest. You’ll have all day tomorrow to check out the work of Because of the delays in this thing, we will have voting end at Midnight tomorrow. We will do our best to get the polls finished tonight.

GeoS"

[Crazy Joe]

I was really impressed by the quality of the busts even more than the figures.

Agree wholeheartedly, Derek!

[Todd P.]

Lots of wonderful work shown. I wasn't going to make it to WonderFest so this was a great substitute.

Looks like the polls are still being worked out, and I haven't read a word about the raffles yet. I suspect it's going to be a few more days before everything's figured out. Which is terrific. I'm glad it went over so big.

[bucketfoot-al]

I did a "thank you" music video for George Stephenson and the rest of the organizers on a 'spur of the moment' yesterday. At least THAT is getting a lot of "likes" (unlike my contest submissions!!! )

Seriously, as I expected, mine are bringing up the rear and that's A-OK with me - just participating is giving me a buzz.

A lot of the work on dozens of the entries is mind-boggling and it is literally impossible to choose based on 'merit alone' because there are so many - how do you choose between a Picasso and a Matisse?

But the answer to that last question revealed itself easily to me - I am voting for the best in the subjects that INTEREST ME. (Which eliminates the vast majority of the entries and makes my job easier.) Makes me feel better too because it means I am choosing build ups that are not getting many (if any) votes, because horror and superheroes appear to be 'ruling the day' in terms of both submissions and votes. And those two categories I have little interest in.

Stop-motion and Godzilla have been my choices so far. No votes for dinosaurs because - other than mine - there are so few submitted

There are a few lighted-up horror dioramas I saw that I might have to vote for when the polls come up. (4 polls up so far, at least 4 more to go later today ...)

[derekc62]

I am voting for the best in the subjects that INTEREST ME. (Which eliminates the vast majority of the entries and makes my job easier.) Makes me feel better too because it means I am choosing build ups that are not getting many (if any) votes

I started at the bottom of each list to give the otherwise unnoticed kits a fair chance to win my vote.

All four of my votes ended up going to submissions that were somewhere in the middle. It was nice to see them jump up a few notches due to just one person saying, 'good job.'

[tay666]

Yet more videos keep turning up

https://www.twitch.tv/videos/636595552? ... iMFLplYA8c
Painting a Caracolilla Bust from Black Heart Models in Oils!

Almost 8 hours long

[Todd P.]

The festival has been extended through June 7. Organizers are working to catch up on the workload, probably at the same time they've had to return to their days jobs.

There have been bugs, but overall I think they can call this a big success. Plus, plenty of lessons learned should they decide to try it again.

[barad_dur]

Thanks to all who put this fest together !
And thank you for posting the pics where us non-facebookers could see them.