ODO 2022: Missing Model

 The following model was inadvertently removed from last Saturday's ODO in Richmond, VA. It's a 1/72 scale FW-190. If you know of its whereabouts please notify us at ipmsrichmond@gmail.com so we can return it to its rightful owner. Thank you.

2022 ODO Results and Photos of Class Winners

Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make this year's ODO a success! Without your work both on the day of the show and, for many, the year before, we would not have been able to provide modelers with the experience that is uniquely the ODO. And thanks, too, to all the vendors and attendees for once again making the trek to the Richmond Raceway.

Contest results and other pertinent ODO information can be accessed by clicking here.

Following are photos of the class winners. Several people contributed photos... thanks to all of you!

Best in Show & Best Maritime

USS Constellation, James Herndon

Photo by Richard Leininger

Best Aircraft

Nieuport 11, Rob Willis

Photo by Scott Bricker

Best Military Vehicle

MIM-14B Nike-Hercules, Scott Bregi

Photo by Scott Bricker

Best Automotive

Custom Caddy, Mike DeSorbo

Photo by Jim Sottile

Best Figure

Han Solo on Taun Taun, Mike Witkowski

Photo by Mark Elder

Best Gundam

Wodom Pod, ZguyK Fieri

Photo by Scott Bricker

Best Real Space & Sci-fi

Luna Gans, T.J. Haller

Photo by Scott Bricker

Best Diorama

Red on Red, Sino-Vietnamese War, 1979

Philip Poole

Photo by Scott Bricker

Best Junior

Chopped Model T, Sadi Denehing

Photo by Mark Elder

Mecha Warehouse Kit Donation for ODO Raffle

 
Pictured above are the kits donated by Mecha Warehouse for our 2022 ODO raffle... thanks, Mecha!

We'll see everyone on Feb. 26th!

2022 ODO Rules & Category Clarifications

As our annual show nears, we are receiving more and more questions regarding the category and rule changes for 2022. Following are the revisions for 2022:

Categories:

• Gundam: The four Gundam categories have been split from under Figures, allowing for a "Best Gundam" special award.
  
  
• Miscellaneous & Other Materials: Two categories have been added. The old Miscellaneous (Cat. 69) is for primarily plastic models and the winner will be Best of Show eligible. Cat. 70 is Maritime, wood constructed, and is NOT Best of Show eligible. Cat. 71 is All Other Types and is for paper and other materials (not plastic nor wood) and is NOT Best of Show eligible. These changes mirror those at the IPMS USA level and are due to the proliferation of non-plastic-based models.

Rules:

• Model Registration: Entries are limited to 8 models total with no more than 1 per category.
  
  
• Display Only Table: There will only be one Display Only table. Once it is filled, no more will be placed.
  
  
• Scratch-Built: 3D printed models/parts ARE allowed, but must be entered in the appropriate stock categories and NOT in Scratch-Built.
  
  
• Composition: If the predominate material in a model is other than plastic, those entries MUST be placed in either Cat. 70 or 71 (see "Miscellaneous & Other Materials" under "Categories" above).
  
  
• Photos in Time: In addition to how well the models capture the photos displayed, they will also be judged on the quality of the build.

If there are further questions, please email the Head Judge at greyhund@verizon.net.

Bluefin/Bandai Kit Donation for 2022 ODO

If you're not building Gundam or Star Wars kits you really need to start! Here are two pictures of the thirty-five (!) kits donated by Bluefin/Bandai for our 2022 ODO:

Thank you Bluefin/Bandai!

ODO Update: Awards and Another Raffle Donation

Pictured above are examples of the "Best of" trophies for the 2022 ODO to be held on February 26 at the Richmond Raceway.

We have also received raffle donations from Hobby Town. I know they're small in the photo, but those are $50.00 gift cards. Thank you, Hobby Town!

Letter to All 2022 ODO Attendees

2022 OLD DOMINION OPEN (ODO) ATTENDEES

The ODO Committee held a meeting on January 31^st to discuss the current conditions related to Covid and the affect they will have on our upcoming show on February 26^th. At this time there are no meeting size or mask restrictions being imposed by the locality or the Commonwealth of Virginia.  We do, however, encourage anyone wishing to wear a mask in concurrence with CDC recommendations for indoor spaces to do so.  We also ask that if you are sick or not feeling well, to be safe and considerate of others, you should forgo our Show this year. That goes for Vendors as well and a full refund of table purchase will be provided.  If mandated mask restrictions are imposed by either the locality or the Commonwealth, they will need to be abided by, but we do not anticipate that at this time. Attendance of the Old Dominion Open is at your own risk and should be personally evaluated.

Another important item of discussion of the Committee was a rule change.  The current model entry maximum per attendee is 12 with a maximum of 3 in a single category. The total by an entrant has been revised to 8 with a max of 1 in a single category.  We feel the added build time produced by lockdowns and lack of Shows will likely produce a larger than normal number of model entries.  A larger number of entries will overwhelm our limited table space and increase judging time significantly.  Therefore, this measure has been taken to ensure there is sufficient display table space and time to complete the judging in a timely manner.  We apologize for this restriction, but feel it is necessary for the 2022 ODO to maintain our Show’s high standard the modeling community has come to expect.

The difficulties in conducting a Show in the middle or tail end of a Pandemic have been many. Our IPMS Richmond membership have been diligently preparing for the 2022 ODO. We ask that everyone please have patience the day of the show.  Lines may be longer and slower than in a normal year.  The front doors will open at 8:30am to attendees.  Only IPMS Richmond members will be allowed entry through the front doors prior to 8:30 for set up. Only Vendors will be allowed through the back doors for their set up prior to 8:30am.  There is limited space between the front door and the registration tables. We fully expect the registration line to reach outside the front doors, so please plan accordingly based on the weather. 

Thank you and we look forward to welcoming you to the 2022 Old Dominion Open on February 26^th.

--Richard Leininger, ODO Show Chairman

Revised 2022 ODO Rules

The ODO is a "GO" and we have about three and a half weeks until the big event!

NOTE that the ODO Committee has agreed to LIMIT THE NUMBER OF MODELS PER ENTRANT TO EIGHT TOTAL WITH NO MORE THAN ONE PER CATEGORY.

The revised brochure and forms are available under the 2022 ODO tab above or by clicking here.

We will be highlighting the other rule changes here soon... stay tuned!

2022 ODO: Tamiya Donation Kits

 

A little less than a month to go until this year's ODO and the donations are beginning to roll-in. Shown above are the donations from Tamiya for the raffle. Get there early and buy those tickets!

2022 ODO: All Vendor Tables are SOLD-OUT

The 2022 ODO Vendor area is 100% SOLD OUT. There are NO TABLES remaining out of our 116. If you missed out on renting a table, check with us in October or November 2022 for the 2023 show. This is the same as it has been for the last four shows, total sell outs. Visit the show if you want to see lots of model stuff on sale and bring lots of cash to spend!

Stay tuned for more information on our 2022 show!

2022 ODO Category Awards

Shown above are the category awards (first, second, and third place) for the 2022 Old Dominion Open. The medals are three inch-diameter metal in gold, silver, and bronze finishes. The finishes are so shiny that a flash could not be used to take the photo.

The "Best of" awards are currently being designed and a photo will be posted when they are complete.

So... the ODO is a little over five months away. Get busy finishing all those COVID builds and let's have a great turnout on February 26!

2022 ODO Brochure is NOW AVAILABLE

The brochure for our February 26, 2022 Old Dominion Open is now available online. You can access it through the tab above or by CLICKING HERE.

Further information will be posted soon along with reminders for attendees and contest entrants.

Due to the anticipated increase of  models in the contest, please be aware that we are LIMITING the number of contest entries per modeler to TWELVE with no more that THREE per category.

We will also be limiting the space allocated for onsite completion of your entry forms, so please complete your forms before coming to the show. The entry forms in the brochure can be downloaded to your PC, printed, and saved.