@AlsoPaisleyCat@tenforward.social avatar AlsoPaisleyCat , to random

Today was the biennial CapCon Scale Model Show at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.

“IPMS Ottawa's scale plastic model show attracted enthusiasts and entrants from far and wide, and feedback from attendees and participants has been consistently, overwhelmingly positive. The Canadian War Museum — venue for CAPCON since 2017 — continues to be an exceptional and exciting venue that has directly attributed to our success.”

The quality of the workmanship was astonishing in some cases. Truly impressive show and worth a trip.

My partner took some photos a few of the particularly interesting entries.

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https://www.ipmsottawa.com/capcon/

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While many of the scale models were historical, science fiction models were also represented.

My partner was particularly taken with this Klingon Bird of Prey painted with Canada Goose colouring.

The entry was titled, appropriately, “The Canada Goose: A Warrior’s Bird.”

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A 3D printed of a Klingon Bird of Prey starship sits on a dark metal stand over a black fabric mat. Instead of the usual green, the ship is painted in the colours and patterns of a Canada Goose. The forward hull section is in dark metallic as are the phaser mounts at the end of the two wings. The larger primary hull is cream coloured while the wings are buff, with feather-like engraving.
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    • @paulbusch@mstdn.ca avatar paulbusch , to random

    Good Morning
    It's National Goose Day, which was intended to celebrate a roasted Goose or a special hello between very good friends. But we'll direct our energy towards the who should be our national bird but instead lost out to the Blue Jay. The original naming of the bird that really hates golfers (I'm having a flashback) is somewhat controversial. Most point to an ornithologist named John Canada, which sounds logical, but others suggest Mark Catesby (1682-1749) or Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778) were responsible. Regardless of who originally named the species, we all should use the correct reference, which is Canada Goose. There is no such thing as a Canadian Goose unless they're carrying a passport.

    @ralfwentz@pixelfed.social avatar ralfwentz , to random

    Canada Goose in Morning Light

    A Canada goose stands in a misty field, captured as a dark silhouette against glowing golden morning light. The blurred background enhances the serene and atmospheric mood of the scene.
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    @strflr@pixelfed.art avatar strflr , to random

    Canada goose in water...

    ~2021

    A painting of a Canada goose standing in some shallow water, a suggestion of its reflection in moving water.
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    @markarayner@mas.to avatar markarayner , to random

    This is the last thing you see before something bad happens.

    Close up shot of a canada goose, looking at the camera
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    @cetan@toot.community avatar cetan , to random

    May 28 2008
    Wolf Point, Chicago

    Close up photo of a Canada Goose gosling standing on a sidewalk in an urban environment. A black metal fence is behind the gosling with buildings behind that. Between the sidewalk and the fence is a small section of grass. On the left side of the frame several more goslings are seen.
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    @strflr@pixelfed.art avatar strflr , to random

    Canada goose illustrations!

    ~2018

    An ink-style drawing of a canada goose, viewed from the side.
    An ink-style drawing of a canada goose, looking down at the ground, walking to the right.

    An ink-style drawing of a canada goose, looking down at the ground, walking to the right.
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    @strflr@pixelfed.art avatar strflr , to random

    Nesting Canada goose!

    ~2018

    A painting of a canada goose nesting in the shade of some bushes. There's feathers and sticks gathered beneath it.
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    @TheWeeOwl@pixelfed.art avatar TheWeeOwl , to random

    ⭐️New⭐️
    A Canada Goose with goslings and bulrushes.
    The Canada goose was introduced from North America to the UK, where it has spread to much of Scotland where large numbers are often seen congregating everywhere from farms to city parks.
    https://theweeowlart.etsy.com/listing/1859044650

    A small drawing of a Canada Goose with goslings and bulrushes. The Canada Goose is a large goose, with a distinctive black head and neck, and large white throat patch. A species originally from North America. An original art work Colour pencil and mixed media on acid free toned artist paper 5 by 7 inches (12.7 by 17.8 cm). Sold unframed
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