veedubb67 is correct. Item # 3 may (or may not) make much sense to some people, but it all relates back to one thing: Personal hygiene and taking care of yourself.
There are THAT many people not practicing basic hygiene that it is mentioned here? Thats incredible, lol.
Having been to plenty of model, comic, and anime conversations I can assure you #3 is a real and major problem. Especially with events where you have people camping out for panels and the like.
Not my style. I thought when I started reading this thread it was some kind of joke. I’ve been in some bad places and because of the situation at the time I was still able to maintain basic hygiene. This is just pure laziness on the individuals who exhibit this. I’m sorry but it doesn’t sound appealing to attend. Although I’d love to see the great models and more so engage the builders in detailed convo about their great skill they have on display.
Don’t bring the same model multiple years unless it has major mods.
I think maybe you are getting the wrong idea @hh60gblackhawk .
While the hygiene issue does occur, rarely is it to that extreme. No matter where you go there is a segment of society with hygiene issues. Causes range from disability (physical or developmental), mental health, socioeconomic, lack of awareness and many others. I personally have encountered this situation in the grocery store, airports, gun range, concerts, museums, conventions, work, etc.
It’s usually an issue that can be avoided or at least minimized by identifying the source and adjusting your own movements / positioning and maintaining situational awareness. I tend to find the opposite (too much perfume / scents) to be more prevalent, and just as annoying or disruptive.
As well, for anyone interested, there are numerous products available to use that mitigate smells that are nearby. No I’m not talking about hanging green tree car fresheners on your shirt….
Undertakers, morgue technicians, etc have been using these types of products for a long time.
I feel that with a bit of extra awareness, strategic positioning and preparation, the negative effects can be minimized and you can still enjoy the event. Do not limit yourself or your enjoyment of one the best parts of our hobby simply due to the fact that not everyone is socially aware or possibly even able to maintain a desired / expected level of hygiene.
Respectfully disagree sir. Thank you though.
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I’ll add another 2 cents, but this is more for the “smellee” (no, that’s not a word…I just made it up) rather than the smeller.
Coming from someone who had a perspiration issue for many years, it’s sometimes not the person, but rather, the person’s shirt. Having said that, yes, the two go hand in hand. Just saying that shirts that get wet from perspiring armpits can get pretty funky over time.
Having endured soaking wet armpits and soaking wet shirts for so many years, I finally mentioned it to my doctor (when I had a doctor) about 20 years ago.
He steered me toward an anti-perspirant called “Drysol”. It was (and still is) a game changer.
Hope this helps anyone who might be inadvertently guilty of breaking Rule #3.
Cheers,
Mark
Here’s another item:
- Whatever box, crate, etc. you used to transport your model to the contest, please make sure you take your own back when packing up your models to go back home. Don’t go “accidentally” taking somebody else’s thinking your model will fit better in the other person’s container than the one you originally brought.
If someone takes a box because it is better than the one they brought, that’s like stealing someone else’s lunch at work because they had a better lunch! That is low.
On the smell thing, I tried anti-perspirant once, but discovered it actually CAUSED B.O.! Me and my classmates noticed somebody smelled bad, and I realized it was me when I experimentally stopped using the antiperspirant and “the guy” disappeared.
Hey we have it good in the model community - some of my friends who were hardcore wargamers regaled tales of 3-day long gaming conventions…
Tom go along with WhatIfRebel’s last point, please make sure that the boxes/containers that you brought your models in are tucked all the way underneath the tables so you don’t block someone with a disability.
Ya. I tried “anti-perspirant” too. More than once. And so called “deodorant”. All over the counter crap. For me Drysol was the answer.
Cheers,
Mark
I think we all need to get off the “bad hygiene/smell” bandwagon. The topic has been talked enough already. Time to move on.
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Oh. Sorry.
Have nice day,
Mark
Yeah! This topic stinks….
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That’s why I put my name on my Transport Boxes where it’s easily seen.
Rob
Iwata Padawan
Two things I don’t think I’ve ever seen happen at contests, but I think I’ve heard a few horror stories.
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Some people, groups, model clubs, etc. will place poker chips next to a model at a contest. To my understanding, this is to signify that that person or group “liked” that particular model. If you see a poker chip next to a model and think it would be nice to have that next to your model instead because you thought your model was nicer, please don’t. Don’t steal somebody else’s poker chip. One way or another, you will get caught/found out.
(Now if you’re in Las Vegas and playing poker or some other card game with poker chips, well, that’s a different story.
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Same as above, but with awards that are placed next to models. Yes, there are some contests that will place awards on the tables next to the models instead of directly handing them out to participants. DON’T STEAL SOMEBODY ELSE’s AWARD!
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I once took some models to a contest in a shoe box secured with an old belt. No takers that time.
Stealing poker chips and awards? That’s really low. Like dog thief low.
Excellent tips. One for me is, don’t linger while the judges discuss your model. Ask later if you want to know what they thought. I know a judge that, even if he know its a first place or gold, if he sees the modeler lurking around, will find every possible flaw and announce it loudly enough for him to hear. He usually scampers off.
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Depending on the contest they also may clear the model room. So for those you should absolutely leave the room when the call is made and not linger.
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