A late addition to the previous post...

The winnings all assembled in one spot.  All the paper, metal, and wood outweigh the fiddle by quite a bit.

I also collected a stockpile of 1-piece maple backs while I was there.

Recently returned from the VMAAI violinmaking competition, where my violin #21 (Guarneri-inspired model) fared quite well:

• First place, final tone, gut string division
• Gold medal for combined tone and workmanship
• Certificate of merit for workmanship
• Bob Wallace winner for best tone, gut and steel string
• Bill Barnitz award for best workmanship and tone of all instruments, including violas and cellos

You can also hear it played in the competition here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lb-sbTOh0as