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June 28, 2010

8th National Scale Model: General Competition Rules

June 28, 2010 | No comments | Uncategorized

GENERAL COMPETITION RULES

Eligibility. — The contest is open to all scale modelers. Models that have won either First, Second or Third Place honors in previous IPMS Philippines-Bert Anido national competitions are not permitted to enter. The organizers reserve the right to deny participation to any person for any violation of these rules.
Content requirements. — With the exception of dioramas, and unless specified under special categories, all entries must be made of at least Fifty percent (50%) styrene or resin content. Models predominantly made of die-cast, brass, stainless steel or other photo-etched metals are eligible to enter after the appropriate content screening. All pre-built and pre-painted models are absolutely prohibited. (n)
Screening and Classification Committee. — All entries will be screened by the Screening and Classification Committee, IPMS Philippines-Bert Anido, upon ingress. The Committee shall classify and group all entries in their appropriate categories after the termination of the Pre-registration period, which will be set at least two weeks before the intended contest date.The Screening and Classification Committee reserves the right to exclude any entry from a particular category or class or to altogether disqualify an entry for just grounds such as ineligibility, obscenity, excessive violence, and other unlawful or socially unacceptable themes. The Committee likewise reserves the right to require the removal of certain parts for content inspection as well as the removal of model bases, cases or model parts from any entry. The decision of the Committee shall be final.
Awards. — At least three (3) entries are required to open a category. In cases where there are at least three (3) entries, First Place honors will be awarded. Where there are at least five (5) entries, First and Second Place honors will be awarded. Where there are at least seven (7) entries, First, Second and Third Place honors will be awarded. The Organizers reserve the right to modify, drop, or create categories in the event of limited entries.There will be a Peoples’ Choice award given to the entry garnering the highest number of favorable votes as cast by all participants and spectators for the duration of the voting period as set by the Organizers. The Peoples’ Choice award shall be on top of any other honor/s received by the entry during the contest.
Contest Area. —
1. In the appropriate Open and Modified Categories, write-ups and/or pictures, in the form prescribed by and issued by the Organizers, shall be allowed on the competition table. Otherwise, only name plates measuring up to 4 in x 2 in indicating the subject, scale and kit shall be allowed. In either case, the model builders’ and/or owners’ names are prohibited from appearing on such name plates. Any violation of this rule shall be a ground for automatic disqualification of the entry.
2. Except for diorama entries, all special effects, such as moving or motorized parts, lights and similar contraptions must be turned off at all times until after the judging period. Any violation of this rule shall be a ground for disqualification of the entry.
3. All participants are strictly not allowed inside the competition area during judging unless so permitted by the Organizers upon just and valid grounds. A violation of this rule shall be a ground for disqualification of all the offending participant’s entries. Individual entry scores will be posted after the judging period.
4. The Organizers shall not be responsible for loss of, or damage to, the entries for causes not attributable to the latter’s fault. For the protection of the participants and their entries, the Organizers reserve the right to bar entry or cause the exclusion any person/s and their respective entries, if any, from the contest area for the entire duration of the event for such causes as unruly conduct, vandalism, mischief, etc. The Organizers likewise reserve the right to bar entry to any person/s and their respective entries if, in the discretion of the Organizer, the same would be in the greater interest of the participants and the competition.

JUDGING OF ENTRIES

1. The following criteria shall be utilized in the judging of entries:

AIRCRAFT, ARMOR, HELICOPTERS, SHIPS AND FIGURES:

Assembly/construction 25%

Paint job/overall finish 25%

Detail 25%

Authenticity 25%

MOTORCYLE AND AUTOMOBILE ENTRIES:

a) For Motorcycles/Modified Automobile entries:

Detailing 40%

Assembly/construction 30%

Paint job/overall finish 30%

b) For OOB Automobile entries:

Assembly/construction 50%

Paint job/overall finish 50%

SCI-FI AND FICTION ENTRIES:

Assembly/construction 25%

Paint job/overall finish 25%

Detailing 25%

Creativity 25%

DIORAMAS: (n)

Layout, composition & balance25%

Construction, detail & painting 25%

Authenticity/Creativity

(sci-fi & fiction) 25%

Impact 25%

2. Judging of categories shall be done by a panel of judges. The judges’ decision shall be final.

PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS 1. Out-of-the-Box (OOB) categories are subject to stricter construction rules, and with only a few restricted exemptions, must be built according to kit instruction specifications. Only those kit modifications/upgrades exempted per category are allowed; all other modifications will disqualify the entry from the OOB category and will instead be classified as a modified entry. In addition to Rules Common to each category, OOB entries shall be subjected to Additional Rules for OOB entries in their respective categories.

2. Modified categories provide no limits as to the amount of modifications/upgrades made on the entry. Bases, ground accessories and stands (except where allowed), and effects, however, are prohibited except for the diorama and vignette categories.

3. Categories without distinction between OOB and Modified entries shall be considered as Open, and shall not be subjected to restrictions on modifications other than those listed in their respective Rules.

RULES PER CATEGORY

RULES COMMON TO ALL FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT MODEL ENTRIES:

1. Figures limited to pilot and/or co-pilot and/or flight crew only, all of whom must be seated inside the aircraft. All other figures whether on or around the aircraft are not allowed.

2. Aircraft must stand up on its own gear struts or mounted on kit-provided stand; Provided, that flying boats and seaplanes shall be allowed to rest on display cradles; Provided further, that simple rods or similar simple devices intended to support tail-heavy entries shall likewise be allowed; Provided, finally, that mirror bases meant solely to allow a view of the undersides are allowed so long as they are proportionate in size to the entry.

3. Dollies, auxiliary power units (APUs), oxygen tanks, tow bars, wheel chocks and other equipment are prohibited. Boarding ladders must not touch the ground, and maintenance platforms and ladders are altogether prohibited.

4. Display bases of any sort are prohibited, except as provided in Rule 2 hereof. If the aircraft cannot be removed from the display base, or if the participant so elects, the model shall be entered in the diorama category.

5. All aircraft parts, weapons and accessories must be attached to, or placed on top of, the model. No aircraft part or accessory shall be allowed to be displayed beneath or around the model. Simulated gunfire, smoke, or missile/rocket launches are prohibited.

ADDITIONAL RULES FOR OUT-OF-THE-BOX (OOB) FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT ENTRIES:

6. Kits must be built in accordance with the instructions. Absolutely no modifications other than those specified hereunder are allowed. Copies of the instruction sheet shall be attached to the participant’s registration form and submitted together with the said form during the pre-registration period.

7. Only the following modifications shall be allowed:

a) Drilling out gun barrels and exhaust tubes

b) Simple tape or decal seatbelts without metal, resin or other after-market buckles

c) Rigging and aerials

d) Changing of markings/decals

8. Entries with modifications not falling within the foregoing parameters shall be entered in the modified category.

RULES COMMON TO ALL HELICOPTERS/ROTARY WING MODEL ENTRIES:

1. Figures are limited to pilot, co-pilot and/or gunner/flight crew only, all of whom must be seated inside the aircraft. All other figures whether on or around the aircraft are not allowed.

2. Aircraft must stand up on its own skids or gear struts or mounted on kit-provided stand; Provided, that simple rods or similar simple devices intended to support tail-heavy entries shall be allowed; Provided, further, that mirror bases meant solely to allow a view of the undersides are allowed so long as they are proportionate in size to the entry.

3. Dollies, auxiliary power units (APUs), oxygen tanks, tow bars, wheel chocks and other equipment are prohibited; Provided, that towing wheels attached to helicopters with skids are allowed. Maintenance platforms and ladders are altogether prohibited.

4. Display bases of any sort are prohibited. If the aircraft cannot be removed from the display base, or if the participant so elects, the model shall be entered in the diorama category.

5. All aircraft parts or accessories must be attached to, or placed on top of, the model. No aircraft part or accessory shall be allowed to be displayed beneath or around the model. Simulated gunfire, smoke, or missile/rocket launches are prohibited.

RULES COMMON TO ALL ARMOR MODEL ENTRIES:

1. Figures are allowed on the entry; Provided, that, the figures must constitute the vehicle’s primary crew and placed in their appropriate stations (hatches, seats, etc.); and Provided, further, that in no case shall the number of figures exceed four (4) on each entry. It is understood that the figures on the vehicle will not be included in the judging of the entry.

2. All tracked entries must have linked tracks (meaning forming a full loop around the road wheels), whether full vinyl, segmented, or individual track links. Vehicles with shed tracks are not allowed.

3. All vehicle parts and accessories must be attached to the entry; Provided, That accessories shall be subjected to further restrictions for OOB entries as provided below. No vehicle part or accessory shall be allowed to be displayed beneath or around the model. Simulated gunfire, smoke, or missile/rocket launches are prohibited.

4. Display bases of any sort are prohibited. If the vehicle cannot be removed, or if the participant so elects, the model shall be entered in the appropriate vignette or diorama category.

ADDITIONAL RULES FOR OUT-OF-THE-BOX (OOB) ARMOR MODEL ENTRIES:

5. Kits must be built in accordance with the instructions. Only accessories such as stowage, bags, etc. provided in the kit are allowed. Absolutely no modifications other than those specified hereunder are allowed. Copies of the instruction sheet shall be attached to the participant’s registration form and submitted together with the said form during the pre-registration period.

6. Only the following modifications shall be allowed:

a) Drilling out gun barrels and exhaust tubes

b) Changing of markings/decals

c) Antennas

7. Entries with modifications not falling within the foregoing parameters shall be entered in the modified category.

ADDITIONAL RULES FOR CREW-SERVED WEAPONS AND TOWED ARTILLERY

8. A crew-served weapon is defined as any weapon served by at least two individuals. Eligible for this categories are:

a. Crew-served man-portable weapons, provided that they are made of at least twelve (12) modeling parts.

b. Towed Artillery or anti-aircraft guns, without prime mover. However it may be displayed with its gun carriage, caisson or a beast of burden (e.g. horses), provided they are attached to the weapon.

c. SAMs and SAM launchers, without prime mover. However weapons may be displayed on its trailer or maintenance rack.

d. Military Artillery Rockets, without prime mover. However weapons may be displayed on trailers, launch pads or launcher.

e. Naval Guns or weapons displayed separate from a ship model, provided they are made if at least twelve (12) modeling parts.

f. Fixed land guns or rail guns displayed without ground work or tracks. Rail guns may not be displayed with their locomotive prime mover.

9. The following may not be entered in this category :

a. Self-propelled weapons. They shall be entered into the tracked or wheeled categories when possible.

b. Models of fortifications and pillboxes. They may be entered into the diorama category.

c. Knocked out vehicles used as fixed weapons.

10. All entries must be presented without base, ground work or rail. Figures and accessories (e.g. cleaning rods, ammunition, tools, crew gear) are not allowed, unless they are found or attached to the weapon.

RULES COMMON TO ALL SHIP MODEL ENTRIES:

1. No model base of any sort is allowed; Provided, that full-hulled entries shall be allowed to rest on appropriate cradles, whether kit-provided or otherwise. Waterline entries with simulated water base, pier or wharf shall be entered in the diorama category.

2. Simulated gunfire, smoke effects from funnels or hits are prohibited.

RULES COMMON TO ALL DIORAMA ENTRIES:

1. Lights, moving or motorized parts and other special effects may be turned on at any time by the participant; Provided, that the Organizers may require the participant concerned to turn off the special effects of unstable entries if the same will endanger other entries.

2. Dioramas and vignettes depicting obscene or other unlawful or socially unacceptable themes may be excluded at the discretion of the Organizers.

RULES COMMON TO ALL FIGURE ENTRIES:

1. Only one figure per entry is allowed. Several figures attached to a single two-dimensional base shall be considered and judged as separate entries. Figures on motorcycles, bicycles and animals are prohibited.

2. Simple, two-dimensional bases are allowed, so long as they are proportionate in size to the subject. Foliage, walls and excessive ground effects are prohibited, and will be entered in the diorama category. Smoke and simulated gunfire are prohibited.

RULES COMMON TO ALL MOTORCYCLE AND AUTO ENTRIES:

1. No figures are allowed on or near the entry. Entries with figures shall be entered in the diorama category if the same cannot be removed or if the participant so elects.

2. Display bases of any sort are prohibited; Provided, that simple bases as provided hereunder will be permitted:

a) Bases intended solely to support Motorcycle entries, which should be proportionate in size to the entry; and

b) For Modified Auto Entries, for purposes only of exhibiting exploded-view presentations (parts are disassembled to show interior details). Entries not built for exploded-view presentations will not be allowed to sport bases. Where allowed, the base should not be more than 2 inches from the edges of the entry. All removed parts must be placed on the base. Non-related items such as tools, oils and fuel, etc., are prohibited from the base.

If the vehicle cannot be removed, or if the participant so elects, the model shall be entered in the appropriate vignette or diorama category.

ADDITIONAL RULES FOR OUT-OF-THE-BOX (OOB) AUTO ENTRIES:

3. Kits must be built in accordance with the instructions. Absolutely no modifications other than those specified hereunder are allowed. Copies of the instruction sheet shall be attached to the participant’s registration form and submitted together with the said form during the pre-registration period.

4. Only the following modifications shall be allowed:

a) Drilling out exhaust pipes;

b) Changing of rims/magwheels;

c) Changing of paint scheme, markings/decals, or use of bare metal foil or carbon fibre decals.

5. Entries with modifications not falling within the foregoing parameters shall be entered in the modified category.

RULES COMMON TO ALL SCI-FICTION AND FICTION ENTRIES:

1. Only one figure per entry form is allowed. The Vehicles category shall include all types of space, air, water and ground craft except for all Piloted Mobile Suits with cockpits (Gundam, Mazinger Z, etc.) which shall fall under the Mecha category. Those Mobile Suits without cockpits (Tetsujin, Giant Robo, etc.) and other Fully Sentient Equipment (Transformers, SD Gundams, etc) shall be entered in the AI category. Fiction or fantasy figures and other resin and vinyl science fiction kits shall be entered in the Fiction Figures category. Entries with multiple phases like that of Macross shall be classified based on the entry’s final presentation as which category that phase shall fall into.

2. No figures, other than those provided in the kit itself and placed in their appropriate crew stations on board the vehicle, shall be allowed. Where allowed, figures shall be built and painted only on an OOB basis; no superdetailing shall be allowed. (n)

3. Participants are to provide a graphic of the original base kit, with an exception to the figures where this becomes an option, no matter how heavily modified the entry is along with the entry form. It does not necessarily mean that a scanned copy of the manual or the manual itself is to be submitted, but any material showing the original configuration will do. Model kits based on video games can use a screen capture of the game where the kit is being shown.

4. Simple bases and cradles shall be allowed provided that their purpose shall only be to support the entry and are proportionate in size. Entries with disproportionately large bases and those with excessive detail shall be entered in the diorama category.

CONTEST PRE-REGISTRATION RULES:

1. Pre-registration.

There will be a MANDATORY contest pre-registration starting on November 10,2009 until November 15,2009 at Lil’s Futaba, Lil’s Hobby Center, JMN’s Hobby Square, and Hobbies & Comics during store hours, during which participants will be required to submit prior to the contest the duplicate forms of their prospective entries, together with the participant’s contact number/s.

It is understood that the pre-registered entries will be completed and ready for viewing on or before the scheduled contest.

IMPORTANT: Entries not pre-registered according to these Rules at least three (3) days before the scheduled event SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE in the competition.

2. Documentation.

Participants for Open and Modified categories are encouraged to submit, together with their forms, two (2) copies of an itemized documentation of the work they have done on each particular entry. Such documentation should be typewritten or printed legibly on not more than three (3) sheets of long white bond paper, and documentation for only one (1) entry is allowed to be typewritten or printed on each sheet/s. Photos which the participant desires to insert should be scanned or photocopied and made part of the same sheet/s.

The Organizers reserve the right to exclude or require the condensation of excessively long documentations. The names of the modeler/s and/or owner/s should not appear on such documentation. A violation of this rule will result in the exclusion of the documentation concerned.

Documentations will not be the sole basis for judging entries; entries will be judged on their own merits. Documentations will be strictly for judges’ use only, and will be kept confidential from the general public. Illegal and deliberate circulation of documentations within the contest area may be a ground for the disqualification of all the participant’s entries, upon the sole discretion of the Organizers.

8th National Scale Model: General Competition Rules

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