scvrobeson Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 Yesterday afternoon, IPMS Orange County hosted OrangeCon at a new venue this year, a DoubleTree Hotel in Buena Park, CA. Nice venue, very close to everything you need. Lighting was a little strange, coming solely from the chandeliers. Caused the white balance to get weird on a few photos. Tons of great models on the tables in all scales. Mine didn't do well, but that's the nature of the game sometimes. Uncarina, Fanes, BiggTim and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted October 3 Author Share Posted October 3 Our own Dandiego's wonderful vac/scratch-builds Uncarina, Fanes, denders and 8 others 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted October 3 Author Share Posted October 3 The star of the show was definitely this beautiful 1/32 He-111Z scratchbuilt conversion. I took way more photos than I can post here, I'll include the full gallery at the end. BiggTim, RBrown, MARU5137 and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citadelgrad Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 I realized too late yesterday that I had miscalendared it. Missed this year, I live very close to the venue. Thanks for posting the photos. MARU5137, scvrobeson and LSP_K2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted October 3 Author Share Posted October 3 Not to be outdone by the He-111Z, someone also showed up with a scratch-built 1/144 Tantive IV Blockade Runner, with lights and all. Uncarina, Fanes, Citadelgrad and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted October 3 Author Share Posted October 3 https://mattrobeson.smugmug.com/OrangeCon-2022/OrangeCon-2022-Photos And here's the link to the entire gallery for those interested in seeing the rest Matt MARU5137, RBrown, Rockie Yarwood and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 Some fantastic models there! Thanks for posting them, Matt. Kev scvrobeson and MARU5137 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly7 Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 That Galleon about to go over a waterfall is superb. Thank you for the pictures. Cheers, Ruben. scvrobeson and MARU5137 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 The Tomcat looks sort of strange to me. MARU5137 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted October 3 Author Share Posted October 3 (edited) 13 minutes ago, LSP_K2 said: The Tomcat looks sort of strange to me. The weathering done via splatter mask might be what's throwing you off. That was an interesting choice though. Matt Edited October 3 by scvrobeson MARU5137 and LSP_K2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 Thanks for posting the pictures. I had a great time and got talk to quite a few other modelers. Dan scvrobeson, LSP_Kevin, MARU5137 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 1 hour ago, Dandiego said: Thanks for posting the pictures. I had a great time and got talk to quite a few other modelers. Dan Win any awards, Dan? Kev MARU5137 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 Here is the funny part. I don't think so. I was talking to others during the awards presentation, the sound system was a little weak, and I wasn't expecting to win so I wasn't paying attention. Pretty sure I didn't, competition was very good. But I definitely had a great time. Dan daveculp, MARU5137, LSP_K2 and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARU5137 Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 Matt, Thank you for posting the photos of some really Gorgeous models and the link too. Dan , your scratchbuilding is superb and your model looks Stunning. Having looked at the link I am very impressed by the high standards and quality of the models on show... The TOMCAT Wild Weasel the Wingnut Wings models et al are AMAZING! ABSOLUTELY SPECTACULAR. Thanks Matt. Dandiego and scvrobeson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenshb Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 Great pictures Matt - thanks for posting. I do wonder about that Phantom tail with Top Gun and the outdoor lavatory on the tailfin though - if genuine, what is the story behind it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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