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MODEL OF MERIT: Military base of AČR (1:250)
I would like to invite one and all to offer CONGRATULATIONS 
to @mikezax for conducting a JOB WELL DONE on the building of the diorama Military base of AČR (1:250). Here is the link: https://www.zealotmodels.com/threads/military-base-of-aČr-1-250.178596/
This is an AMAZING and EXTREMELY detailed diorama of a military base. Thank you very much for sharing with all of us the journey of building this diorama.
to @mikezax for conducting a JOB WELL DONE on the building of the diorama Military base of AČR (1:250). Here is the link: https://www.zealotmodels.com/threads/military-base-of-aČr-1-250.178596/This is an AMAZING and EXTREMELY detailed diorama of a military base. Thank you very much for sharing with all of us the journey of building this diorama.
MODEL OF MERIT: Teladi Kea (X3 AP, X-Universe)
Please give a big applause to Elmäx who designed and build a FATASTIC looking Teladi Kea.
So CONGRETELATIONS on a very well done job!
Below is the link to the thread. Please enjoy the ride to see the work of a master.
MODEL OF MERIT: Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.H, GPM 1:25
I would like to invite everyone here to help me convey a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to @snake7 for the ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC JOB that he did on a model of the Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.H, GPM 1:25. The work that he did (and techniques that he used) to bring this model to "life" is AMAZING! The intricacy and detailing is simply MIND-BLOWING! 
MODEL OF MERIT: Submarine SWORD
I would like to invite everyone here to help me convey a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to @mikezax for the ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC JOB that he did on a model of the Submarine SWORD! The work that he did (and techniques that he used) to bring this model to "life" is AMAZING!
Remembering 2025 through "Model of Merit".
HAPPY NEW YEAR! May 2026 be far better than the years before!
I would like to invite everyone to help me congratulate each and everyone who received the award of "Model of Merit" for the year 2025:
I would like to invite everyone to help me congratulate each and everyone who received the award of "Model of Merit" for the year 2025:
MODEL OF MERIT: mijob's TIE Phantom
MODEL OF MERIT: NASA Voyager 1/48 John Jogerst
MODEL OF MERIT: AT ST RoTJ diorama build
MODEL OF MERIT: AT ST RoTJ diorama build
I would like to invite everyone to join me (and the rest of the EMPIRE) it CONGRATULATING @seraphim raphim on a "FINE JOB WELL DONE' for his build of "AT ST RoTJ diorama build"!
Here is a link to the thread: https://www.zealotmodels.com/threads/at-st-rotj-diorama-build.182757/
This diorama is a very FINE WORK OF ART!
Here is a link to the thread: https://www.zealotmodels.com/threads/at-st-rotj-diorama-build.182757/
This diorama is a very FINE WORK OF ART!
MODEL OF MERIT: mijob's TIE Phantom
I would like to invite everyone to join me (and the rest of the EMPIRE) it CONGRATULATING @thegreek270 ona a "FINE JOB WELL DONE' for his build of "mijob's TIE PHANTOM".
Here is a link to the thread: https://www.zealotmodels.com/threads/mijobs-tie-phantom.182781/
Not only did he do a FANTASTIC JOB on building this model, but he make augmentations that "breathed a bit more life" into the model as a whole. So, I strongly encourage one and all to go through the thread again and see everything that he did to make this model such an ABSOLUTE PIECE OF ART!
Here is a link to the thread: https://www.zealotmodels.com/threads/mijobs-tie-phantom.182781/
Not only did he do a FANTASTIC JOB on building this model, but he make augmentations that "breathed a bit more life" into the model as a whole. So, I strongly encourage one and all to go through the thread again and see everything that he did to make this model such an ABSOLUTE PIECE OF ART!
MODEL OF MERIT: NASA Voyager 1/48 John Jogerst
I would like to invite everyone here to help me convey a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to @Cyclops for the ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC JOB that he did on a model that is very difficult as well as complicated, the NASA Voyager 1/48 John Jogerst! The work that was done (and techniques that were used) on this model is MIND BLOWING!
Remembering 2024 through "Model of Merit".
I would like to invite everyone to help me congratulate each and everyone who received the award of "Model of Merit" for the year 2024:
Raketoplán (Space shuttle) Endeavour STS-49 / ABC 1:100 / L. Badalec by wedge
Pzkpfw. I Ausf. A, Orlik, 1:25 by snake7
Buck Rogers Thunderfighter Quad version - 1/50 scale & old Thunderfighter - 1/32 scale by Rhaven Blaack
[ATTACH...MODEL OF MERIT: Havoc Marauder from the Bad Batch
I would like to invite everyone in extending a warm "CONGRATULATIONS" to @mijob for conducting an ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC JOB on constructing such a MAGNIFICENT model of the "Havoc Marauder" from the Star Wars series "BAD BATCH"! The work that was done on this model is MIND BLOWING!
KUDOS TO YOU ON A FINE JOB WELL DONE!!!
KUDOS TO YOU ON A FINE JOB WELL DONE!!!
SR-71 Blackbird; MP Model; 1/33 by tino
I would like to invite everyone here to help me convey a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to @tino for the ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC JOB that he did on one of the most beloved aircraft EVER, the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird! He managed to overcome several obstacles and delivered a mind-blowing and breath-taking result!
KUDOS TO YOU ON A FINE JOB WELL DONE!!!
KUDOS TO YOU ON A FINE JOB WELL DONE!!!
DOUBLE MODEL OF MERIT: Buck Rogers Thunderfighter Quad version - 1/50 scale by Rhaven Blaack
Dear fellow paper warriors,
today I use the opportunity to give the honour of "MODEL of MERIT" to our esteemed member, administrator and friend @Rhaven Blaack . I would like to invite everyone to offer @Rhaven Blaack a HUGE CONGRATULATION on the FANTASTIC JOB that he has done on the Quad Starfighter from Buck Rogers. The plane comes with raised panels, detailed landing gear, full interior, seat belts and cushions and the most impressive fact: the whole build is so compact that it fits in your palm!
Here is the link to the thread: https://www.zealotmodels.com/threads/detailed-buck-rogers-quad-thunder-fighter-1-50-scale.182618/
KUDOS TO YOU ON A FINE JOB WELL DONE!!!
This honour is way overdue. Rhaven's pain-staking attention to detail is breath-taking (and often...
today I use the opportunity to give the honour of "MODEL of MERIT" to our esteemed member, administrator and friend @Rhaven Blaack . I would like to invite everyone to offer @Rhaven Blaack a HUGE CONGRATULATION on the FANTASTIC JOB that he has done on the Quad Starfighter from Buck Rogers. The plane comes with raised panels, detailed landing gear, full interior, seat belts and cushions and the most impressive fact: the whole build is so compact that it fits in your palm!
Here is the link to the thread: https://www.zealotmodels.com/threads/detailed-buck-rogers-quad-thunder-fighter-1-50-scale.182618/
KUDOS TO YOU ON A FINE JOB WELL DONE!!!
This honour is way overdue. Rhaven's pain-staking attention to detail is breath-taking (and often...
