Hi all -- While I happen to agree with the “show and tell” style of contests, that does not get you any points towards any NMRA certificates. As I mentioned to Bill Lane off list, I think most of us are very confortable with our abilities and choices, and we don’t need to have our egos stroked by winning contests or gaining NMRA certificates. I suspect that is why there are so few NMRA MMRs amongst us compared to having so many VERY good modelers as a group...
I know that Roger Nulton was not necessarily after his MMR as a goal, it just came about because someone noticed that he met enough of the NMRA requirements within his life in the hobby to qualify. From my point of view, Dick Karnes is the ultimate reflection of the “not going after the MMR, I do it for myself” situation. What HASN’T he done well? Have fun! Bill Winans ------------------------ I like the RPM display models concept and I also think the popular vote contests like O scale west are fun so I'd prefer both. Folks bring what they are working on for show and tell and everyone votes for their favorite, no entry necessary any model in the room eligible. Since people will vote for what appeals to them I'd make three categories; narrow gauge, modern era,and transition or earlier era....DaveBranum
