2015 Michael L Fritz Award Winner at IPMS Nationals

[dr 1 ace]

This years' winner of the MLF Award is Mark D. Smith of Akron, Ohio.

pictures to be posted

[eclarson]

This years' winner of the MLF Award is Mark D. Smith of Akron, Ohio.

pictures to be posted

Oh yes, Mark's Taube is stunning.   I've seen in numerous times and it never gets old.  He is a true master modeler (and a friend). 

Eric (also from the Akron area)

[RAGIII]

This years' winner of the MLF Award is Mark D. Smith of Akron, Ohio.

pictures to be posted

Here are the Photos Ed.




Past winners and current winner, Left to right: Jerry Creager (1997), Bill Powers (1999), Dave Straub (2006), Mark D. Smith (2015), Ed Boll ( 1990), Bill Devins (2000, Harvey Low ( 2009):

[Nigel Jackson]

Very nice, too. Thanks for posting the photos.

Best wishes
Nigel

[dr 1 ace]

Rick,
Again, Thanks  Amigo for the help !

Ed

[coyotemagic]

Thanks for posting these, Amigos!  I remember Mark's Taube from another forum and it is a beauty.  I even saved the build log for future reference.  His is the Copper State Taube and the finest rendering of this kit that I've ever seen.  I've got one in the stash and I hope mine turns out one tenth as nice.
Cheers,
Bud

[lcarroll]

   Very much deserved recognition for a spectacular model; I'd love to see more photos.
Cheers,
Lance

[coyotemagic]

Here ya go, Lance!  More pics.
http://www.wwi-models.org/app/sbj/srch/Macn.php?action=uModelList&subjId=108
Just click on Mark Smith (or any of the others, for that matter!).

Cheers,
Bud

[RAGIII]

Rick,
Again, Thanks  Amigo for the help !

Ed

My pleasure to help Amigo! A beautiful model and a well deserved award for Mark!
RAGIII

[dr 1 ace]

Here ya go, Lance!  More pics.
http://www.wwi-models.org/app/sbj/srch/Macn.php?action=uModelList&subjId=108
Just click on Mark Smith (or any of the others, for that matter!).

Cheers,
Bud

It looks even better in person.  Photos are sometimes a "leveler", nothing compares to the Mk I eyeball !

Ed

[coyotemagic]

I'll bet!  Wish I coulda been there, Amigo!
Cheers,
Bud

[dr 1 ace]

I'll bet!  Wish I coulda been there, Amigo!
Cheers,
Bud

Hopefully there will be a NATS ( or OTF) that is close to us or coincides with a vacation trip and we can meet up again.

Ed

[coyotemagic]

I'll bet!  Wish I coulda been there, Amigo!
Cheers,
Bud

Hopefully there will be a NATS ( or OTF) that is close to us or coincides with a vacation trip and we can meet up again.

Ed

Will you be able to make it to the Over the Front Symposium at San Jose State on September 19, Ed?  I think the organizers cc'd you on this, didn't they?  We're doing a model show and contest like we did in Monterey.  Should be fun.  I'm going to post the particulars here on the forum as soon as I have more info.
Cheers,
Bud

[lcarroll]

Thanks for the link to the photos, Bud. I now see even more clearly how this beauty got "THE" Award; fantastic work and scratch wire wheels, in 1:48............priceless. Having pored over the photos I'll go on record as saying my last whining comment about the trials of rigging a DH.2 has been issued! Just an absolute pleasure to view!
Cheers,
Lance

[dr 1 ace]

Ed
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Will you be able to make it to the Over the Front Symposium at San Jose State on September 19, Ed?  I think the organizers cc'd you on this, didn't they?  We're doing a model show and contest like we did in Monterey.  Should be fun.  I'm going to post the particulars here on the forum as soon as I have more info.
Cheers,
Bud
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Yes, I did get a copy but was not sure about being able to make it then- but, Looks good as of now. Just a one day event or

Ed