X International Festival of Plastic Scale Models Bytom 2013

[szymon]

On behalf of the organizers invite the X International Festival of Plastic Scale Models Bytom 2013. It is the largest event of its kind in Poland. More information can be found at the festival website:

http://www.bytom-model-festiwal.pl/index.php?lang=en

Best regards
Simon
IPMS SILESIA

[GAJouette]

  Simon,
Thank you for the link my friend. If you're able to attend please take plenty of photos for us. Looking froward to seeing many outstanding models on display.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[szymon]

I have the honor to be one of the organizers of the event, there will be many surprises related with WWI aircraft, especially with WNW  models - more details coming soon.

Best regards
Simon
IPMS SILESIA

[PrzemoL]

The festival has just taken place. It was arguably the biggest modelling event in Poland with over 1100 models entering the competition in over 100 different categories plus some more on the club displays. I have been lucky to participate with a couple of my productions.

Here are a couple of photos of WW1 (and around) aviation subjects.

There were two special categories for the models of aircraft used till 1921.

48th scale and larger
























where I have also included my two models you well know






72nd scale










with my participation of





I have also put forward my PKZ-2 to the helicopter category but it got completely lost there among Mi-24s, Kamovs, etc. 

Just like these models lost among 50+ models of aircraft without age limit (I wonder why the authors submitted them here, not to the dedicated category)










A few of our colleagues who also write in this forum established the first official WNW fan club in the world. They had their own stand









And finally, let me share my very private joy with you.
Three of my models, FE2b in large scale category and Baby and Macchi M.5 in small scale brought me medals (no 1st, 2nd, etc places were attributed, 3-5 models from each category were given equivalent awards)




and additionally FE2b was awarded as the best model of aircraft till 1921

[pepperman42]

That was a great  turn out of pre 1921 models. If normal ratios are anything to go by the total entrys must have been massive. Congrats on your awards too. They are well deserved!!

Steve

[IvotB]

Przemol,

Congratulations with your awards!! It must be truly awarding the recieve them after so much work and in such a large event.

regards,
Ivo

[uncletony]

Heartiest congratulations, Przemol, for the well deserved recognition of your fine efforts. Bravo!

[rhallinger]

Congratulations Prze!  Excellent work.  Thanks for sharing so many great photos!   You can be very proud of both your modeling work and a very successful show.

Regards,

Bob

[PrzemoL]

Thank you, gentlemen. I am indeed very satisfied, but mostly because I found a fantastic modelling atmosphere and was able to meet in person many colleagues whom I knew only as forum nicks or email signatures.

Pepperman, I have already mentioned, that there were over 1100 models in general. My reckoning is, that over 300 among them were aircraft. It was a large show, indeed. One of members of a Polish modelling forum made a short footage, which gives some impression:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_Qqpbn-xnk&feature=youtu.be

Ivo, Simon was indeed among the organisers and founders of WNW Fan Club. You can congratulate him and the entire team on perfect organisation. As an organiser he did not participate in the regular competition.
Edit: And this relation does not come from him, but me, PrzemoL 

[Des]

Thank you for sharing all the photos and congratulations on winning the awards, they are very well deserved, your models are brilliant.

Thanks also for the youtube link, it is very interesting and shows how well the event was organised, there was an enormous collection of models on display.

Des.

[IvotB]

Ivo, Simon was indeed among the organisers and founders of WNW Fan Club. You can congratulate him and the entire team on perfect organisation. As an organiser he did not participate in the regular competition.
And this relation does not come from him, but me, PrzemoL 

Changed the name in my previous post to your name. I wanted to congratulate you with your awards and I am afraid I mixed you up with Simon. Apologies.

Ofcourse Simon has to be congratulated too with the organisation of the event.

regards,
Ivo

[PrzemoL]

Thanks, Ivo!    But now my remark does not make sense, I have to edit my previous post. 

[rhallinger]

WOW!  Great video Prze!  I really enjoyed it.   What a wonderful reminder of how many people all over the world share our great hobby!  It was also a reminder of just how many very talented modelers there are out there.  The models in all categories were beautifully done and very enjoyable.  I love the way modeling connects the past and the future, and helps us remember the days of our parents and grandparents.

Now I also want to build tanks and ships and dioramas and . . .   

What a great show!  It gives me hope for the future to see folks sharing a common passion.  Thanks for posting the video!

Regards,

Bob

[lcarroll]

Prze,
   This looks like a show we all would enjoy very much. Well organised, massive participation, and lots of vendors and displays. I have only ever attended one show (IPMS Western Canadian Regionals last year) however this one is in a better league for certain! Congratulations on the recognition you recieved and on a well organised event. The Video was most enjoyable, thanks for sharing all of this with us.
Cheers,
Lance

[Chris Johnson]

Congratulations on your awards! Well deserved to be sure.

Cheers,

Chris