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 Contest Eligibility Minimize
  • All models, unless otherwise noted, are eligible for competition at this event.
  • The IPMS “definition of plastic” and “plastic composition” rules are waived for this event.
  • Model must be built & painted by the modeler for whom it is registered.
  • Proxy entries are allowed at the same fees as normal registration.
  • Large model collections, oversized models, or special display needs require coordination with the Head Judge no later than 30 days before the event. Such entries may be limited to maintain a manageable space.
  • Models previously winning awards at past Modelmania(s) are ineligible for competition.
  • All models are subject to the decency clause in the “Event Guidelines”.
  • “Pre-paint” model are ineligible for this event.
  • Limited adult assistance is allowable in Beginner Division only.
  • All models entered in the contest must remain in the contest room until judging is completed to remain eligible.
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 Contest Judging Minimize
  • Judging for this event will be by committee.
  • Judging Criteria:
             Craftsmanship - Fabrication & Assembly
         Finish - Appearance
         Effectiveness of Model - Realism
         Level of Effort - Difficulty
  • In addition, judges will evaluate the “story-line” of dioramas.
  • Only in the Diorama Division will judges evaluate bases.
  • Splits will be based on quantity of models in the category & award availability.
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 Contest Rules Minimize
  • Lobbying for or against any model is grounds for disqualification of the offender’s model(s).
  • Markings may be used to determine category placement.
  • Vacuum-formed, scratch-built and conversion entries will be placed in their appropriate categories.
  • “Box stock” categories may only use parts provided in the kit. “Cleaning-up, accurizing, and clarifying” of the parts is allowed; however, no scratch-built parts, parts from other kits, or after-market parts may be used. The model’s instructions must be on display with model. After-market decals are allowed.
  • “Collections” are defined as any group of 5 or more closely related models.
  • “Group Projects” shall be by two or more modelers.
  • “Small Dioramas” are defined as 1/24th scale or smaller and must fit within a 6 inch cube.
  • Bases are allowed in all categories, provided that a “slice of life” or story is not portrayed (diorama); otherwise it must be entered in the Diorama Division.
  • Handling of model will only be done by the owner of the model, Division Judges, or the Head Judge.
  • Handling of model will be to a minimum for proper table placement and for judging.
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