2023 Model Competition – Rules
The
competition is open to all entrants regardless of club affiliation. Entries are
scale models that are solely the work of the entrant.
Entrants
may choose the category from the list below best suited to their model. If in
doubt the chief judge will allocate the category.
If your
entry is large (greater than 50 cm in any dimension) please give the dimensions
in the description section of the online entry form.
By entering
the competition, you consent to your entries being photographed and the images
used to promote NQSM Inc. and its events.
Entries
that have previously taken first place in any other competition must be entered
into the Master Modeller category, however any model can be entered in this
category. The new modeller category is for any scale or subject by a first-time
model competition entrant.
Reference material
is not required however a reference photo if applicable is encouraged,
especially for unusual subjects or schemes.
The
organisers may need to rearrange models and may split or combine categories
depending on the number of entries in each category.
Models will
be moved and handled during the judging process and whilst all care will be
taken North Queensland Scale Modellers Inc. does not assume liability for
damage to entries.
Entries
must remain on display until the completion of the awards ceremony.
Models may
be entered as "Display only" in which case they will not be eligible
for category awards but remain eligible for the people’s choice award.
Entries must be preregistered before midnight on Friday 29 Sep, using this online form.
An entry
fee payable of $5 per model, applies up to a maximum of $20 (5th and
subsequent entries are free.) Please
bring correct change on Saturday when submitting your entries. There is no
charge for Entries to the young modeller category.
Persons
under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Entrants
agree to abide by these rules and to follow the instructions of museum and NQSM
INC. officials.
Judging
will be undertaken by 2-3 experienced modellers for each category using a
formal scoring method based on the IPMS competition guidelines. Any judging issues or tired scores will be referred to the head
judge whose decision will be final.
The event
is not for profit and all proceeds will be donated to Mates4Mates and Fetch
Assistance Dogs
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AS |
Aircraft Small (1/72
Scale or smaller) |
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AL |
Aircraft Large Scale
(larger than 1/72) |
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MT |
Military Vehicles -
All scales tracked |
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MW |
Military Vehicles -
All scales wheeled |
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AU |
Automotive –
including cars, trucks and motorcycles of all scales and types |
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SH |
Ships of all types
and scales including submarines and other watercraft |
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SF |
Space and science
fiction |
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FG |
Figures – factual or
fictional figures of all types and scales |
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WG |
Wargaming/ Fantasy |
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MM |
Master Modeller –
builds by experienced modellers and models having taken first place in other
competitions. |
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DS |
Dioramas / vignettes
– base less than 30 cm max dimension |
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DL |
Dioramas / Vignettes
– base greater than 30 cm max dimension |
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MS |
Miscellaneous – not
applicable to any other category |
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JU |
Young Modeller –
all scales and types by entrants under 18 |
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SP |
Special Category 2023
theme “After the Apocalypse" |
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Best of Show– sponsored by Outlaw Paints this model will be chosen from the leading competition entries
and judged separately by the chief judge. |
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People’s Choice – most popular
model as voted by visitors to the Expo. |
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Special Awards New Modeller
– all scales and subjects by first time entrants to a model competition. Graham Harris Trophy – awarded to
the best 1/72 scale aircraft. |
