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Posted: **Sun Oct 05, 2008 3:15 pm**

It's here, the 2008 SMOKE-RING BUILDOFF!

CONTEST DETAILS:
Enter a fully completed and photographed model of a Regia Aeronautica or ANR aircraft in any scale, e.g., 1/72, 1/48, 1/32. The model must be finished in the classic Smoke Ring Camouflage Scheme featured on some aircraft used by the Regia Aeronautica and ANR during WWII. The Smoke Rings must be applied either free-hand or using an airbrush. Submit your photographs to: stormo@stormomagazine.com

CONTEST RULES:
The model must be a subject of the Regia Aeronautica or the ANR in the period 1923-1945. The model must be fully photographed from all sides including port and starboard views, forward and aft, undersides and top views are required. 6 pics 768 pixels width (minimum) must be submitted. The criteria for judging will be exactness of color and camouflage schemes, the quality of photos and the quality of construction. Contest ends January 01, 2009. Winners will be announced February 1, 2009.

PRIZES:
1st Stormo $40.00 USD Gift Certificate
2nd Chris Busbridge Print
3rd Stormo $10.00 USD Gift Certificate

Posted: **Mon Oct 06, 2008 11:42 am**

Vince,
This should be great.Now all I have to do find time in my schedule for another build.My commitments are fairly heavy at present and the only completed project is the up graded 21C Macchi 202 smoke rings aren't contest quality.When does the contest end?
Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Posted: **Mon Oct 06, 2008 1:38 pm**

Hi Gregory,
The contest ends on Jan 01, 2009. I thought I'd add the holiday season since its the best time to build a kit or two

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Posted: **Mon Oct 06, 2008 1:51 pm**

Sounds great, I'll give it a go as well....

Peter

Posted: **Tue Oct 07, 2008 11:02 am**

Count me in as well!

Posted: **Sun Nov 16, 2008 6:24 pm**

First Entry to the Smoke Ring Buildoff 2008! Jean Barby's Hasegawa 1/48 Macchi C.202:

http://www.stormomagazine.com/ClassicAi ... f2008.html

Posted: **Mon Nov 17, 2008 1:21 pm**

Webmaster wrote:First Entry to the Smoke Ring Buildoff 2008! Jean Barby's Hasegawa 1/48 Macchi C.202:

http://www.stormomagazine.com/ClassicAi ... f2008.html

I think that Jean is winner. His Macchi is beautiful.

Posted: **Mon Nov 17, 2008 1:42 pm**

C'mon Pavel, the contest has just started

Posted: **Mon Nov 17, 2008 2:29 pm**

Jean,
You certainly will be hard to beat. However judging from the talent I've seen here on Stormo this will be one great contest. I'm glad I'm not judging this one. Best of Luck to All. Excellent Macchi too Jean.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Posted: **Tue Nov 18, 2008 3:37 am**

Hej, Macchi is beutiful, but why this is writen there:

CONTEST ENTRY #1 - Jean Barby 1/48 Classic Airframes FIAT CR.42

?

regards,

Jerzy

Posted: **Tue Nov 18, 2008 4:38 am**

shivadog wrote:Hej, Macchi is beutiful, but why this is writen there:
CONTEST ENTRY #1 - Jean Barby 1/48 Classic Airframes FIAT CR.42
?

regards,

Jerzy

Web master is in love!

Posted: **Tue Nov 18, 2008 7:14 am**

I thought I changed that! I'll change the label tonight!

Jean is an astute observer of the human persona

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Posted: **Tue Nov 18, 2008 8:15 am**

GAJouette wrote:Jean,
I'm glad I'm not judging this one ...

... ah my dear Gregory, but you shall

Posted: **Tue Nov 18, 2008 9:37 am**

Great head start Jean!

Too bad I haven't been able to get any work done. I'm getting married next week!! I don't know if I'll have any time to catch up after the Honeymoon.

Posted: **Tue Nov 18, 2008 11:44 am**

Congratulations Jose!

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CONTEST: SMOKE RING BUILDOFF 2008!

CONTEST: SMOKE RING BUILDOFF 2008!

BuildOff 2008: 1st Entry - Jean Barby Hasegawa Macchi C.202

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