ModelZona Rules
1. The Craig
Hewitt/Phoenix Chapter is hosting this contest for the International Plastic
Modelers Society (IPMS/USA). This is an open contest, with no club affiliation
or membership required for entry. A separate entry form must be completed
for each model entered. Each model entered must be the sole work of the individual
whose name is on the entry form. Any model found to be the work of someone
other than the entrant will be disqualified.
2. Models will be entered at the registration table, on October 21, 2006 from
10:00am until 1:00pm. Late entries may be accepted, at the discretion of the
Head Judge, until judging for a category has begun. No entrant will be allowed
into the model area before the registration of the entrant’s model(s).
No model may be removed from the display area until after all awards have
been presented, unless approved by the Contest Chairman. This will be strictly
enforced. Early removal of a winning model will result in forfeiture of the
award.
3. Junior entrants are defined as entrants 16 years of age and younger. At
their own discretion, juniors will be permitted to compete in senior categories.
Entrants may not compete in both Junior and Senior categories.
4. Any model that has won any award in a previous Craig Hewitt contest will
not be eligible for an award. Any model that has won any award in an IPMS/USA
National contest prior to 2006 will not be eligible for an award. The display
of previous winning models will be permitted and is encouraged.
5. In most cases, a model must be constructed of at least 75% plastic materials
of any type (including resin). Exceptions: metal cars, metal artillery, metal
armor, metal figures, and wooden ships. Such models will be entered in the
appropriate class within a category.
6. The entrant will be responsible for the correct category and class assignment
of their models. However, the Registrar and Head Judge will have the final
decision relating to the placement of a model within the various classes and/or
categories.
7. The Head Judge, Registrar, and Judging Committee will decide on the expansion
and/or combining of categories.
8. Each model entry may have supporting written or photographic documentation
that the entrant wishes to include for review or clarification of the judges.
The judges may require authentication of specific models.
9. The Chief Judge will exclude/remove from competition any entry considered
by Contest officials to be inappropriate or offensive to generally acknowledged
standards of taste and acceptability. The chief Judge has final authority
to resolve concerns. All Chief Judge’s decisions are final.
10. The following are prohibited in competition and may not be placed on display
at any IPMS/Craig Hewitt event:
a. There shall be no depiction of excretory functions depicting any human
being or animal.
b. There shall be no depiction of sado-masochistic activity, equipment, settings
or situations, to any degree, regardless of whether there are figures in the
model and regardless of whether any figures present in the model are clothed.
c. There shall be no depictions of explicit sexual conduct, bilateral or autoerotic,
regardless of degree and regardless of the clothing status of the participants,
that involves the touching of the breasts or genitals or other erogenous zones
of any depicted figure.
d. There shall be no depiction of any nude human male or female figures where
the genitalia of the figure is exposed where the clear intent of the same
is to portray a sexual scene.
e. Depictions of any nude human male or female figure, subject to the provisions
of Rule 10 above.
f. Models or dioramas of historic events (e.g., general dioramas or specific
depictions of the result of the activities of the communist Cambodian Pol
Pot regime, a Soviet Gulag, or a Nazi death camp) where the suffering of human
beings, or the result of a pogrom, is depicted.
g. Where the theme, content or subject matter of presentations is graphic
or would violate any provisions cited above, then the presentation is prohibited
in any setting.
11. Primary crew figures may be displayed with a model entry to show scale
relationships, so long as the figures are displayed as the operator, crew,
or passengers of the model. Any use of additional figures, or use of figures
or other items that intend to depict a specific story line shall cause the
model to be placed in the appropriate Diorama class.
12. Single entries
may be displayed on bases. Bases will be allowed in all categories and will
not be considered in the judging except in Diorama classes. Due to space limitations,
the base may not extend more than three inches beyond the model, except Diorama
categories. A Diorama is any model display that depicts a scene or activity
which the model alone could not express. A Diorama may tell a specific story.
In addition to normal judging criteria, Dioramas, including bases, will be
judged on their overall composition and ability to present a story line. Table
space cannot be guaranteed for very large dioramas.
13. Single Figures may be displayed on small landscaped bases and remain in
the appropriate Figure class. However, two or more figures on a landscaped
base of any size shall be considered a Diorama or Vignette, and shall be placed
in the appropriate class.
14. A Conversion model is one in which a specific kit forms the basis for
the finished model, but significant changes have been made to depict a variant
other than that designed by the kit manufacturer. Models constructed from
a basic kit plus after-market conversion kit(s) are included within this definition,
so long as a different variant of the model is the result and significant
changes have been made. Any entry in this category must provide documentation
including the
original kit instructions, and parts, conversion kits, and materials used.
At the discretion of the builder, a conversion may be entered in a regular
category.
15. A Scratchbuilt model is one that is not built from a specific kit. Parts
from various kits may be used so long as the finished model bears no resemblance
to the kit parts used. Entrants must be prepared to furnish judges with descriptions
of their work and a list of parts used in the construction. Failure to provide
adequate documentation will result in reassingment of the model or disqualification.
16. In the Automotive category, the following definitions shall apply:
• A Stock Vehicle will appear stock with no changes which deviate from
factory stock, including frame, body, engine, wheels, or tires. After-market
equipment is acceptable so long as it represents stock equipment on the original
vehicle.
• A Competition Vehicle represents any vehicle that has changes made
to the frame, body, engine, wheels, or tires which is not factory stock or
used in competition events.
• A Low-rider Vehicle may include functional hydraulic components: however,
hydraulic components will not be judged.
17. Out of the Box (OOTB) entries will be governed by the following rules:
a. Any commercially available kit may be used.
b. The natural plastic finish may be retained, or it may be foil covered or
painted. Decals other than those included in the kit may be used.
c. The modeler may fill seams and gaps, sand off rivets, drill out gun ports
or exhaust pipes, thin appropriate openings, and thin to scale such parts
as trailing edges, flaps, and doors. The modeler may add rigging and antennas,
and add simple tape or decal seat belts in aircraft cockpits or vehicle interiors.
No manufactured hardware, i.e. buckles, instruments, etc. will be permitted.
d. The instruction sheet from the model entered must be included with the
entry form.
18. Pre-Finished models, such as Revell ProFinish, may be entered, by Juniors,
in the appropriate category. Unless documented proof is provided that the
entrant refinished the model, the model will be judged as unpainted.
19. Models will be judged by the following criteria: basic construction, overall
finish, additional detailing, overall accuracy, and the degree of difficulty
required in completing the model.
20. Final interpretation and implementation of these rules shall be the responsibility
of the Registrar, Head Judge, and Contest Chairman. Decisions of the Judges
are final. SPECIAL AWARDS will be awarded at the discretion of the judges
to qualifying models, with the exception of privately-sponsored awards which
shall be awarded by their sponsors, as follows:
Judges Best of Show
Spectators Choice
Best Aircraft
Best Military Vehicle
Best Ship
Best Automotive
Best Figure
Best Space and Science Fiction
FEES
Senior Entrants (17 and older) - $12.00 (includes $7 admission fee to the
museum and $5 registration fee)
Junior Entrants (16 and under) - $8.00 (includes $3 admission fee to the museum
and $5 registration fee)
General Admission - $7.00 (includes entry to the museum)