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• When entering a car model in box stock class at a show, is it advantageous to put a mirror underneath of it? I barely see a handful of people do that......if at all. Thanks. *NM*
  • If the judges pick up the models I don't think it helps and if they don't, then they shouldn't be giving the ones on stands extra credit. I see the advantage in that if they do pick up the models then they don't have to pick those up and the only advantage is they aren't
  • I use an elevated stand with a mirror tilted at a 45 degree angle beneath . This gives the judges a full unobstructed view and discouraged handling . I have received many positive comments from judges concerning this IF you have a detailed chassis, *NM*
    • Is a detail painted chassis of a box stock build worth that much to look at to be using a mirror? I can see the advantage of a mirror for a build with added details beyond box stock. *NM*
      • Use of mirrors definitely compliment a well detailed chassis . With box stock definitely challenging , but avoiding a ho hum flat black ,instead work from primer base with body colored over sprays and,,,,
        • What Billy said - you can make box stock more interesting with his suggestions. For several years I've been slightly weathering engine compartments and chassis components to appear street driven. Washes and pastels bring out little details and provide some realism.
  • Going to a show this weekend? *NM*
    • Yes. The Freeze Frame show in Fort Wayne, IN. *NM*
      • Only a couple of days away. I'd get in contact with who is running the show to see if it is allowed in their contest or not. *NM*
  • It IS an idea to provide the kit instructions with the box stock build, at one big show, I didn't and was disqualified because of that! AND it was the only box stock I ever built, never again, LOL I just can't build box stock, I'm a hacker, chopper, whatever, I love being..
    • So am I lol *NM*
    • Amen! I LOVE surgery, kitbashing, mixing it up! A showroom stock build is anathema to me! *NM*
  • Not all shows allow any kind of base (unless it's a diorama) I recommend checking to be sure. *NM*
  • Scott, some show do not allow that and ours is one of them. *NM*
  • My personal feeling on the subject.... I REALLY wish folks would leave the mirrors at home... I mean I get why they use them , but when trying to get a decent pic of a model, I hate them.... They really mess with the lighting.