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GROUP BUILDS => "The Whiffies" => Topic started by: philp on February 22, 2009, 04:18:57 PM

Title: It's The Whiffies (2009)
Post by: philp on February 22, 2009, 04:18:57 PM
Good morning, good afternoon or good night (depending on were you are when you read this).

My name is Phil Peterson, Mini-Master of Ceremonies and this is the First Annual The Whiffies (much fanfare).

A funny thing happened to me on the way to the Forum (forum, get it).  
A local modeler asked me how would I describe a JMN?

I replied, "However you like, but it wouldn't be accurate!" (rim shot followed by groans in the audience).

At a recent contest the following was overheard during the judging. "That rope on the tank is coiled in the wrong direction."   To which the reply was, " Well, perhaps he was a leftist."

Tonight we celebrate the best that What If Modelers offered during 2008 and there was much.  The Panel of Judges (OK, just me) spent many hours counting the nominations to see who made it to the final 5 in each category.  And then posted those out for the final vote (thank goodness for the Poll).

So lets get the party started with some individual awards.

Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: philp on February 22, 2009, 04:22:44 PM
Our first category did not get the requested five nominees and that is a shame because I am sure that there were many others that could have been selected.

The Nominees for Most Improved Modeler are:

And the Whiffie goes to Brian da Basher

Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: philp on February 22, 2009, 04:28:25 PM
The Nominees for Most Helpful Member are:

And the Whiffie goes to Jeffrey Fontaine

Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: philp on February 22, 2009, 04:29:55 PM
Next are several categories that relied on the imagination of our fellow Whiffers and not their modeling skills.

The Nominees for Best Backstory are:   

And the Whiffie goes to GTX - MiG, A Canadian Success Story

http://www.whatifmodelers.com/index.php/topic,19529.0.html

Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: philp on February 22, 2009, 04:30:46 PM
The Nominees for Best Fictional Country are:   

And the Whiffie goes to puddingwrestler - San Torta   

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Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: philp on February 22, 2009, 04:32:43 PM
The Nominees for Best Profile are:

And the Whiffie goes to Gekko_1 - Burkina Faso Lightning

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Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: philp on February 22, 2009, 04:33:42 PM
Now we move on to the categories where not only the ideas are voted on but also the modeling skill itself.  First is a category that when the panel developed it, there was thought that there would be many examples but only two were nominated and when the Academy tried to find other contenders, none were found. So...

The Nominees for Best Raspberry Ripple are:

And the Whiffie goes to Aeroplane Driver's - Cossack F.1

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Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: philp on February 22, 2009, 04:34:35 PM
The Nominees for Best Use of a Medium other than Styrene are:   

And the Whiffie goes to Brian da Basher - Breguet Baguette

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Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: philp on February 22, 2009, 04:35:34 PM
The Nominees for Most Original Concept are:   

And the Whiffie goes to HOG - RESISTANCE IS USELESS or Meet Hog 2

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Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: philp on February 22, 2009, 04:36:22 PM
The Nominees for Best Sci-Fi are:   

And the Whiffie goes to Aeroplane Driver - HMS Scimitar Fast Patrol Frigate, 2120

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Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: philp on February 22, 2009, 04:37:09 PM
The Nominees for Best Figure are:   

And the Whiffie goes to Cthulhu77 - Wermacht Unteroffizier

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Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: philp on February 22, 2009, 04:37:53 PM
The Nominees for Best Ship are:   

And the Whiffie goes to Cthulhu77's - Dansk Fast Attack Boat

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Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: philp on February 22, 2009, 04:38:27 PM
Now a word from our Sponsors.
What, we didn't get any sponsors?
Did you check with Revell, Hasagawa, Tamiya, etc?
Not even Twiglets?

Oh well, I guess we will just have to continue with the awards.

Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: philp on February 22, 2009, 04:39:15 PM
The Nominees for Best Auto are:   

And the Whiffie goes to Macal's 8x8 Iumentum

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Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: philp on February 22, 2009, 04:40:01 PM
The Nominees for Best Armor are:   

And the Whiffie goes to bluntie - Panzer II S of Armee group B. Portsmouth

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Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: philp on February 22, 2009, 04:40:52 PM
The Nominees for Best Diorama are: 

And the Whiffie goes to HOG - Dragon Natter

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Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: philp on February 22, 2009, 04:41:39 PM
The Nominees for Best Helicopter are:   

And the Whiffie goes to Bluntie - Flettner Fl 440

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Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: philp on February 22, 2009, 04:42:21 PM
The Nominees for Best Aircraft - Two or more wings are:

And the Whiffie goes to Kitbasher - Vickers Viagra

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Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: philp on February 22, 2009, 04:43:08 PM
The Nominees for Best Aircraft - Jet powered are:   

And the Whiffie goes to Thorvic - Handley Page HP-111C Harrogate C.MK1

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Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: philp on February 22, 2009, 04:43:46 PM
The Nominees for Best Aircraft - Propeller powered are:   

And the Whiffie goes to Brian da Basher's - Peaceliner

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Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: philp on February 22, 2009, 04:44:34 PM
The Nominees for Best Scratchbuilt are:   

And the Whiffie goes to Ed S - FV-12

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Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: philp on February 22, 2009, 04:45:21 PM
The Nominees for Best Kitbash are:   

And the Whiffie goes to Eddie M – 31 flavour Flankenstein

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Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: philp on February 22, 2009, 04:46:09 PM
The Nominees for Best Camoflage/Camouflage are:

And the Whiffie goes to Ian the Hunter-Gatherer's - Bae/Saab Hawk Mk54   

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Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: philp on February 22, 2009, 04:46:58 PM
The Nominees for Best Alternate Markings are:   

And the Whiffie goes to Ian the Hunter-Gatherer's - Bae/Saab Hawk Mk54

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Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: philp on February 22, 2009, 04:47:55 PM
And now, the moment you all have been waiting for.

Soviet Anthem plays in backgrou...

Stop that, stop that. (we hear needle scratching noise)

Drum roll...

The Nominees for Whiffie of the Year are:

This is exciting, isn't it?

And the Whiffie goes to John Howling Mouse - Javarian A-5 Menaz

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Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: philp on February 22, 2009, 04:48:35 PM
And that concludes our ceremony for this year.

Congratulations to all the Winners.

The Academy wishes to thank the following:

Tojo633 for the designing and sending the Awards.
Martin H for the use of the What If logo.
Falcon who provided images for the Awards.
Jeffrey Fontaine for correcting links in the Voting threads.
AnthonyP for setting up the Whiffies Child Board.
Puddingwrestler and cthulhu77 for supplying humor.
Aeroplane Driver and Lancer for help fleshing out the original idea and categories.
And everyone else who took time to supply suggestions, made Nominations and Voted.

Without all of you, this effort would have gone like a JMN trying to decide what RLM color an unpainted wooden propeller on a Bf-109 was.

Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: philp on February 22, 2009, 04:52:31 PM
Will the winners please PM Tojo633 for your awards.
Sandy will need a little information and then he will email your certificate(s) to you.
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: HOG on February 22, 2009, 05:57:38 PM
Quote from: philp on February 22, 2009, 04:48:35 PM
And that concludes our ceremony for this year.

Congratulations to all the Winners.

The Academy wishes to thank the following:

Tojo633 for the designing and sending the Awards.
Martin H for the use of the What If logo.
Falcon who provided images for the Awards.
Jeffrey Fontaine for correcting links in the Voting threads.
AnthonyP for setting up the Whiffies Child Board.
Puddingwrestler and cthulhu77 for supplying humor.
Aeroplane Driver and Lancer for help fleshing out the original idea and categories.
And everyone else who took time to supply suggestions, made Nominations and Voted.

Without all of you, this effort would have gone like a JMN trying to decide what RLM color an unpainted wooden propeller on a Bf-109 was.



RLM 00

G

EDIT

Philip on behalf of us all, a BIG thank you for the work you and your crew have put into this production. And as for myself I would like to tha............................................................................GEDDOFF! (a call from stage left)
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: puddingwrestler on February 22, 2009, 06:08:17 PM
Woot! Obviously posting pics of Almirante Epanada grinning like a loon influenced people to vote for me.

Congrats to Phil for editing down my supplied jokes into useable formats - and yes, I supplied more and yes, they where worse (although I thought the limerick about the whiffies could have been useful...)

It was really good to see that only one model won in two categories, despite a lot of people fearing that the awards would be scooped by a limited number of whiffists.

I'm sitting in the staff room right now, watching the oscars (it's lunch time), and I must say our ceremony is better. None of that stringing things out and boring victory speaches... although I see that we have considerably fewer starlets in ball gowns. Commerades, we must rectify this for next year!
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: philp on February 22, 2009, 06:22:20 PM
HOG, you sleigh me.

PW, I was trying to work out guest presenters but couldn't figure out how to work it in with the forum.
As to the request for nicely draped starlets, the calls went surprisingly unanswered.
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: sotoolslinger on February 22, 2009, 06:37:47 PM
Many congrats to all the winners and thanks to anyone who nominated me or voted for me. ;D :wub: :thumbsup: And to anyone who didn't vote for me.... :lol: :rolleyes: ef y'all :wacko: :cheers: Really though I feel that next year anyone nominated should be required to post pics of scantily clad  females to be their presenters :wub: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: puddingwrestler on February 22, 2009, 08:32:21 PM
We could always develop a sister board - one of those anime figure model boards - plenty o' scantily clad females there!
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: BlackOps on February 22, 2009, 08:37:17 PM
Congrats to all who earned a Whiffie in it's first airing this year! (https://www.whatifmodellers.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doomisland.com%2Fimages%2Fquick_photos%2Fjump4joy%255B1%255D.gif&hash=9ecf2f4b14b791e763bc3cd61c310094ba80b04e) Also like to give a big round of applause to Phil because I know this was a ton of work to keep sorted out!  :bow: To everyone who made this happen a big thanks, it was fun  ;D

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Looking forward to next years Whiffies!

Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: cthulhu77 on February 22, 2009, 10:01:01 PM
You all took on a huge project with this year...hopefully, it will be simpler for you on the next!  Wonderful job, and if you really want semi dressed starlets, just let me know. :)

This is the sort of thing that really makes me love this site, it is just nothing but fun, and hashing up some kits to make something that hollyweird hasn't even dreamed of.

Wonderful. 

I'd also like to thank the What If Academy, my mom, and my understanding wife. I have to go cry now, and take some percocets. Or white zinfandel. Or both.
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: Taiidantomcat on February 22, 2009, 10:32:48 PM
Quote from: cthulhu77 on February 22, 2009, 10:01:01 PM
You all took on a huge project with this year...hopefully, it will be simpler for you on the next!  Wonderful job, and if you really want semi dressed starlets, just let me know. :)

This is the sort of thing that really makes me love this site, it is just nothing but fun, and hashing up some kits to make something that hollyweird hasn't even dreamed of.

Wonderful. 

I'd also like to thank the What If Academy, my mom, and my understanding wife. I have to go cry now, and take some percocets. Or white zinfandel. Or both.

Hey don't forget to add your 2 cents on something political too.  :rolleyes: (remember you build plastic models, which makes you qualified to solve all the worlds problems  ;D)

This was a great idea from start to finish and a huge undertaking, Thank you Phil for making this happen i know it was a lot of leg work  :cheers:

Congrats to all the winners, unbelievable job and excellent competition all around
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: GTX on February 22, 2009, 11:25:46 PM
Wow!!! Thanks folks - much appreciated.  honestly though, I have to thank the following members who made this possible:

John, aka Maverick;
Mark, aka BadersBusCompany;
Jeff, aka blackops;
Jon, aka joncarrfarrelly

and of course, Jeremy (aka Rallymodeller) whose idea it was to begin with!!!

Regards,

Greg

PS.  I would have posted pics of scantily clad females making political comments, but I like to leave that sort of thing to the Brits.


Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: Zeke on February 22, 2009, 11:59:36 PM
 ;D :thumbsup: :bow:
Excellent stuff! Congratulations all round I think...well done chaps.
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: nev on February 23, 2009, 12:30:44 AM
Congratulations all round - this really shows the depth of talent we have on this board.  I feared that Baz and Greg would sweep the board, but was delighted to see that they didn't.

A big round of applause to Philp for all his work in putting this together - hopefully a few lessons will have been learned and it won't be quite so much work next year ;)
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: Weaver on February 23, 2009, 12:59:40 AM
Isn't there a Whiffie Award for Best Whiffie Award Acceptance Speech then?  :rolleyes:

Congratulations to all the winners, all the nominees and huge thanks to Phillip and the Academy for putting on such a splendid event!  :bow: :bow: :bow:
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: PR19_Kit on February 23, 2009, 03:00:05 AM
Duh........  :blink:

The significance of the date has just occured to me , the juxtaposition of the Oscars night (after the umpteenth repeat of 'Miss Kate's' speech on BBC1 Breakfast....) and the Whiffies night.......

What I want to know is where did the Whiffies' Red Carpet get to? And do we get to see photos of all the winners posing for the media?  ;D :lol:

Seriously though, a neat idea, and it all worked out wonderfully. Well done Philp and others on the team, and well done all the winners too.  :cheers:
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: Spey_Phantom on February 23, 2009, 03:22:16 AM
i dont have much to say, except this:

a Special thanks to Philp who took the time to organise and tally the votes, he really put an effort into all this.
and also, congratulations to the winner who put all there effort into the winning builds  :mellow:
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: ElectrikBlue on February 23, 2009, 03:27:28 AM
Congrats to the nominees and of course, to all the winners!  :bow: :bow: :bow:

Thanks for your excellent job!  :cheers:

EB
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: Ed S on February 23, 2009, 07:10:03 AM
Ladies & Gentlemen,

I just have a few words to say for my acceptance of this award.  First of all thanks to Phil for all the work setting up the 2008 Whiffies.  Thanks to Mom & Dad for having me,,(Hi Mom!).  Thanks to all the modelers I've know through the years who've helped me become a better modeler... (don't worry guys, I only have 10 pages of notes here I need to cover.)  Thanks to all the Whiffers who nominated my models and especially those who voted for them.  Congats to all the other nominees and winners.. Thanks to....

{rrrrrrriiiiiiippppppp -- the sound of numerous Whiffers destroying 10 pages of notes}...

And finally, Thanks to my wife for allowing me to hide at my hobby desk as much as I do...

:drink: :party: :drink:



Ed
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: PR19_Kit on February 23, 2009, 07:31:01 AM
 ;D

Nice one Ed, in the true spirit of such an occasion. :)

I can almost see you standing up there on the stage shaking Philp's hand!
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: Rafael on February 23, 2009, 08:31:42 AM
Congratulations to Phil for making possible this huuuuge work.

And congrats, too, to all the Whiffers. I feel that the items presented for vote were a real amalgamation of what this community's spirit is all about - having fun with our hobby and share our delicious moments of modeling joy with our friends worldwide.

Now, I ask you all to join me in this toast, raise your glasses.... :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :drink: :drink: :drink: :party: :party: :party:

To a very friendly crowd, may the future bring more moments of happiness at your workbenches, whatever they are, and share the product with your on-line friends - Salud!!!

Thank you, thank you all.......

Rafa
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: Vulcan7 on February 23, 2009, 08:58:48 AM
WOW! Fantastic models all, congratulations :tornado: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:......being a newby never seen any of these...superb!  :drink: :party: :ph34r: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: Mike Wren on February 23, 2009, 10:10:08 AM
well done to all nominees & winners, and special thanks must go to Phil for all of his hard work in sorting the whole damn thing out!  :cheers:
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: kitbasher on February 23, 2009, 11:07:19 AM
Quote from: philp on February 22, 2009, 04:42:21 PM
[And the Whiffie goes to Kitbasher - Vickers Viagra

I'd be lying if I hadn't made a version of my acceptance speech. I think I was probably eight years old and staring into the bathroom mirror and this would have been a tube of Airfix glue. Well, it's not a tube of Airfix glue now now. ;D ;D
(PS sorry Kate)
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: kitbasher on February 23, 2009, 11:08:48 AM
PS - Well done all, top models throughout.  'Bout time the modelling magazines (hard copy and online) sat up and took notice.   ;D ;D
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: Ian the Kiwi Herder on February 23, 2009, 12:23:00 PM
Echo all that the lads have said above. Phil et al, you've done a h*ll of a job..... next year it WILL be easier, trust me ! - My thanks are simply to whoever voted for my 'Awk...... (twice), really appreciate it whoever you are/were.

Ian
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: Brian da Basher on February 23, 2009, 01:16:52 PM
"I'd like to thank the Whiff-cademy..."

Actually, I'd like to thank Phil and Tojo633 and of course, all the forum members that took the Ytime to suggest nominees and cast their votes for the winners! You brought a bit of fun and excitement to a drab February! You're all winners in my book!
:cheers:
Brian da Basher
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: Martin H on February 23, 2009, 02:25:55 PM
Thanks guys, you dont know how much the humor you lot have writen has cheered me up this evening (bad day at work ect ect)

Well done to all involved :)
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: PR19_Kit on February 23, 2009, 03:50:31 PM
Quote from: kitbasher on February 23, 2009, 11:07:19 AM
I'd be lying if I hadn't made a version of my acceptance speech. I think I was probably eight years old and staring into the bathroom mirror and this would have been a tube of Airfix glue. Well, it's not a tube of Airfix glue now now. ;D ;D
(PS sorry Kate)

ROTFL!  :cheers: :bow:

[Hoots of laughter here........]
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: John Howling Mouse on February 23, 2009, 07:29:41 PM
Making his way past the various audience members, oh, who's that?  Halle Berry?  No time to smooch, darlin.  I've got a Whiffie to pick up.  Mr. Eastwood, nice to see you up and about without the oxygen cart.  Keannu, don't worry about acting lessons---they're clearly over-rated, anyhow.  Oh, Jennifer Connelly just slipped me her cell phone number and----oh yuck, Michael Moore just did, too!

Up on stage, looking out at the vast audience...and...I do not see a single model-builder in sight.  Who are all these people dressed in blah-blah-black?  Where are all the middle-aged men still flying model airplanes around and driving scale tanks on their tables?  KeeeeRAP: wrong awards ceremony!  Make the best of it: "I'd like to thank the members of the, er, Forum, special thanks to Philp for setting all this up, my mom, Tamiya, Mistress No. 3, my banjo-playing parakeet Rufus, and everybody who voted for anyone in this, the first ever Whiffies Awards!"    What's with the orchestra chimin' in?  Oooooh....I'm goin already, I'm goin---get yer paws off me, you damn dirty ape!

Thanks, fellas and ladies, you made my whole year!   I think these awards are a great way to look back at some truly outstanding and fun works of art by some of the most interesting personalities with whom it has been my pleasure to share a forum. 

You folks are the bessssssssssssssssssssst!!!   :wub:
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: Eddie M. on February 23, 2009, 08:03:55 PM
Philip, thanks to you and all that helped put this together. BRAVO ZULU!!

Considering the talent on this board, I am humbled that my work would be included. Thank y'all very much!! ;D
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: philp on February 23, 2009, 08:47:40 PM
All, glad to see the acceptance speeches continuing to follow the semi humorous vein I tried to start.  I tried to work as many of our ongoing bits as I could.  Know I missed a few but think I did Ok.

Still looking for several more acceptance speeches so keep 'em coming.  You all deserve your time at the podium.
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: sotoolslinger on February 23, 2009, 09:04:22 PM
Philip I don't think you have had near enough accolades for the work you have put into this......and your not gonna get em from me cause I didn't win  ;D I thought the bribes and threats would have gotten me something :wub: :thumbsup: :drink: :party:
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: BlackOps on February 23, 2009, 09:12:19 PM
Ron, you can come pout in the corner with me while we figure out how many Sikorsky Skycranes it would take to "borrow" JHM's stash  ;D 

I have to admit, while it was a ton of work looking up things to nominate, it was worth every minute to go back and see all the amazing stuff you guys put out in a years time!  :cheers: Never ceases to amaze me what a creative bunch resides here  :bow:
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: PR19_Kit on February 24, 2009, 01:05:22 AM
Perhaps Phillip should have a 'Best Organisation Whiffie' himself for doing all this lot?????

How about it guys?
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: The Rat on February 24, 2009, 05:58:02 AM
Congratulations to All, there's some great stuff in there! But there's so many I don't recall seeing before, guess I'm not spending enough time on the board when I thought the opposite was the case.  :o
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: ChernayaAkula on February 24, 2009, 02:20:29 PM
Congratulations to all the winners and the nominees.  :party:

Major :thumbsup: to philp for organizing it all!
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: Daryl J. on February 24, 2009, 06:10:01 PM
Philip,
This has been a ton of fun to watch and goof around with.  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Let's see where this winds up in a decade or better, eh?   :party: :party: :party: :party:




Daryl J., glad to have seen this unfold
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: philp on February 24, 2009, 10:09:28 PM
Quote from: Daryl J. on February 24, 2009, 06:10:01 PM
Let's see where this winds up in a decade or better, eh?   :party: :party: :party: :party:

Ten years, shoot me now :blink:
Hmmm, maybe I can talk Billy or Ellen into giving me a break.
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: BlackOps on February 25, 2009, 06:24:46 PM
10 years from now the judging will be easier, we'll all be old geezers building 1/32 or larger scale kits (https://www.whatifmodellers.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doomisland.com%2Fimages%2Fquick_photos%2Frotf%255B1%255D.gif&hash=807109ca53935ac2747b48039f3a7c53847d84a3)
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: philp on February 25, 2009, 06:57:36 PM
Yep, and I can always cut it down to 1 category, that would help.
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: dragon on February 25, 2009, 08:15:11 PM
Could be worse....
Imagine RADISH in a strapless, backless , red cocktail dress interviewing those that have been nominated a la Academy Awards.....
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: philp on February 25, 2009, 08:52:54 PM
(smacks forehead)
How could I have missed that opportunity. :blink:
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: puddingwrestler on February 27, 2009, 05:27:32 PM
Quote from: BlackOps on February 25, 2009, 06:24:46 PM
10 years from now the judging will be easier, we'll all be old geezers building 1/32 or larger scale kits (https://www.whatifmodellers.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doomisland.com%2Fimages%2Fquick_photos%2Frotf%255B1%255D.gif&hash=807109ca53935ac2747b48039f3a7c53847d84a3)

Except me and the other infuriatingly young members of the forum. We will continue to build things in a real man's scale (ie: 72nd) and posting itty bitty little pics which can only be viewed with magnifiers!

:rolleyes:
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: cthulhu77 on February 27, 2009, 05:43:02 PM
We're not dead yet, and keep your hands off of my wife's thigh.
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: philp on March 01, 2009, 01:08:14 PM
Sent my Dad the link to this (ok, so I am a little proud ;D) and he had some comments he wanted me to pass along.

"I have just spent over an hour going over the material and I think You did an Outstanding job.  Must have been a lot of work for you and your helpers and I see a lot of post after midnight :-)

Wish I could make a comment because the big thing I noticed was that the people sending in comments used a civil language which I really find lacking in today's society.  That one point alone added a lot of creditability to the "whatif modelers,"  The winners had some great builds and the imagination boggles the mine

Could you make that one for me?  You could sign it Chief Pete and maybe mention that you know him as Dad-  Looking forward to see what they can build for next year.  It's come a long way since we put two pieces of plastic together to form the body of a plane hasn't it?

Great Job Son, Thanks for sharing it with me"

My Dad is a CMSgt (Ret) from the USAF with 28 yrs service including two tours in England (first time he met my Mom to be and the second time my younger brother was born there) and a tour in Thailand during the Vietnam War (Udorn AFB).  I watched him build models when I was 5 and started my own when I was 6.  He is the reason I gained an interest in aviation and Military History.  He also has the gift of gab which I may have inherited, just a bit.  Without him, there probably wouldn't be a Whiffies.  Thanks for everything Dad.
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: cthulhu77 on March 01, 2009, 01:27:12 PM
Well, Sir Phil, tell him I just toasted you both !   :cheers:
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: Macal on March 17, 2009, 01:40:57 PM
HI Guys!

Congrats for All! I'm very happy to see these beutifull models, in the topics, and in this competition! Proud to be here! (pls excuse me, that I weren't been here for a while, started in new job and have little time for forums... :( )
Title: Re: It's The Whiffies (2008)
Post by: sotoolslinger on March 17, 2009, 03:52:08 PM
Salute to your dad Philip :thumbsup: :wub:
Macal I hope you still have time to scratch up your excellent goodies :wub: :bow:
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