Contest Categories
Aircraft
Biplanes (and others predominantly fabric, struts, and rigging)*
100: all scale Sponsored by Ed Kucharski
Propeller - Single (include civil, sport, and racing)*
110: 1/51 to 1/99 Sponsored by Baker, Dansby, Pearsall & Murphy
115: 1/33 to 1/50 Sponsored by Jim Fry
Propeller - Multiple (include civil, sport, and racing)*
120: 1/51 to 1/99 Sponsored by Albuquerque Scale Modelers
http://abqscalemodelers.com
125: 1/33 to 1/50 Sponsored by Yavapai Scale Modelers
Jet - Small (Fighters, Trainers, etc.)*
130: 1/51 to 1/99 Sponsored by Yavapai Scale Modelers
135: 1/33 to 1/50 Sponsored by Albuquerque Scale Modelers
http://abqscalemodelers.com
Large - Jet and Prop (transports, bombers, and airliners)*
140: 1/33 to 1/99 Sponsored by Lindco Equipment Co.
Large Scale - 1/32 and Larger*
150: all subjects Sponsored by Wyman Cremation & Burial Chapel
www.wymanfuneral.com
Small Scale - 1/101 and Smaller*
160: all subjects Sponsored by Chuck Ludwig
Rotary Wing*
170: All Scales Sponsored by Steve Collins
Vacuum Formed, Conversions, and Scratchbuilt
190: All scales and eras Sponsored by IPMS Legacy/Colorado Springs
Military Vehicles
AFVs (including tanks, assault guns, self propelled guns, and artillery)*
200: Through 1945 1/48 & larger Sponsored by Tucson IPMS
205: Post 1945 1/48 and larger Sponsored by Zia Scale Modelers
Half-tracks, armored cars, and soft skinned (all eras, including
trucks, jeeps, and motorcyles)*
220: 1/48 and larger Sponsored by Albuquerque Scale Modelers
http://abqscalemodelers.com
Small Scale*
250: 1/49 and smaller Sponsored by 56th Mission Support Unit Advisory
Vacuum Formed, Conversions, and Scratchbuilt
(all ground vehicles, including automotive)
260: All scales and eras Sponsored by Avalon Books & Hobbies
Ships
300: All scales all types, including Submarines* Sponsored by Bruce Briggs
Automotive
Factory Stock/Production (unmodified chassis & drivetrain,
excluding tires & wheels)*
400: 1/31 to 1/20 Sponsored by Arizona Diecast & Models
www.azdiecast.com
Street Rods and Street Machines (all scales)*
410: 1948 and older body 1/31 to 1/20 Sponsored by Arizona Diecast & Models
www.azdiecast.com
415: 1949 and newer body 1/31to 1/20 Sponsored by HobbyTown USA
www.hobbytown.com
Competition Vehicles*
420: 1/31 to 1/20 Sponsored by SuzAnne & Dick Christ
Commercial Vehicles*
430: All Scales Sponsored by Business Cards Tomorrow
www.bctarizona.com
Small Scale*
450: 1/32 and Smaller Sponsored by Centennial IPMS/Colorado Springs
www.centennialipms.org
Large Scale*
455: 1/19 and Larger Sponsored by Business Cards Tomorrow
www.bctarizona.com
Lowrider Vehicles*
460: 1/31 to 1/20 Sponsored by Southwestern Business Forms
Custom Vehicles*
461: 1/31 to 1/20 Sponsored by HobbyTown USA
www.hobbytown.com
Other Vehicles*
470: All Scales and Types Sponsored by IPMS Rocky Mountain
Real Spacecraft, Missiles, and Vehicles
(including scratch-built and conversions)
500: All Entries* Sponsored by Space In Miniature
www.spaceinminiature.com
Science Fiction and Fantasy
510: All Entries* Sponsored by Phoenix SciFi Modelers
Figures
Dismounted and Mounted (all eras)
600: 53mm and smaller Sponsored by IPMS High Plains Modelers
Dismounted (all eras)
610: 54mm to 70 mm Sponsored by Excel Business Forms
615: 71mm and larger Sponsored by Wizards of AZ
Mounted (all eras)
620: 54mm to 70 mm Sponsored by 56th Mission Support Unit Advisory
Science-Fiction and Fantasy
630: All Entries All Scales Sponsored by Business Cards Tomorrow
www.bctarizona.com
Busts
650: All Entries Sponsored by Keenan Chittester
Dioramas
Aircraft
700: All Entries Sponsored by Jordan Ross
Military Vehicles
710: All Entries Sponsored by Southwestern Business Forms
Figures
720: Vignettes (5 or fewer figures) Sponsored by Stewart Locomotive Works
725: Dioramas (6 or more figures) Sponsored by 36th Infantry Division Association
730: Miscellaneous Dioramas Sponsored by Avalon Books & Hobbies
Miscellaneous
Any subject, except dioramas, not provided for in any other category
800: All entries except Dinosaurs* Sponsored by Stewart Locomotive Works
810: Dinosaurs*Sponsored by HobbyTown USA
www.hobbytown.com
Hypothetical
Any subject, except science fiction and fantasy (inc. Luftwaffe ’46)
900: All Entries Sponsored by Excel Business Forms
Junior Categories (Entrants 16 years and under)
Aircraft*
1100: All Entries Sponsored by Tucson IPMS
Vehicles*
1200: All Entries Sponsored by Jan Madsen
Miscellaneous*
1800: All Entries Sponsored by IPMS Front Range
SPECIAL AWARDS
Judges’ Best of Show Sponsored by Charley's Trophies
Spectators’ Choice Sponsored by Charley's Trophies
Best Aircraft Sponsored by Jim Fry
Best Military Vehicle Sponsored by Zia Scale Modelers
Best Ship Sponsored by Tucson IPMS
Best Automotive Sponsored by IPMS High Plains Modelers
Best Figure Sponsored by Wizards of AZ
Best Space & Science Fiction Sponsored by Michael Ronnau
Best Diorama Sponsored by IPMS Legacy/Colorado Springs
Best Junior Sponsored by Wyman Cremation & Burial Chapel www.wymanfuneral.com
Best Arizona Subject Sponsored by Michael Ronnau
*Entries in this category may be elligible for the Out of the Box award