Scott, I understand what your saying and can truly respect your opinion.  Me, myself I just wouldn't allow myself to enter a model into a contest with my skill level.  I agree I build the models myself for me but I am a very competitive person.  I like to push myself to extreme with everything I do.  I'm OCD, knowing that I have flaws with my kit I wouldn't be content entering it in a contest.  This is why I find this hobby good for me because their is always room for improvement.  It grabs my attention, requires a lot of attention to detail, construction etc.  Its a great challenge.  Being OCD, and Bi Polar this hobby is a perfect fit for me.  Not to mention with my disability there's not a lot I can do.  This is a great way to occupy my time.  I hope you can understand my mumble jumble lol.  I at times have a habbit of rambeling on and not getting my point across lol.