Yes you have read the title correctly, the model section is happy to announce that we will be running a model building competition starting on the 01/01/2010. Now open to all FC members
Model Competition Rules.
Ladies and Gentlemen here are the rules of engagement for the forthcoming model competition for 2010.The competition will be split into various categories and prizes awarded for each category.
The categories are as follows, and follow the basic IPMS Guidelines.
1. 1/72 Scale Beginners
age 10 and above, Any aircraft built straight from the box to include kit decals.
Use of aftermarket products are not allowed.
The Aircraft can be sprayed or brush painted.
The aircraft should be on a simple base board that resembles either tarmac or grass.
THE PRIZE: 1/72 Hasegawa Japanese Sea Plane triple pack
1a. 1/72 intermediate-Advanced
Age 16 and over. Any aircraft built straight from the box to include kit decals.
Use of aftermarket products are not allowed.
The Aircraft can be sprayed or brush painted.
The aircraft should be on a simple base board that resembles either tarmac or grass.
THE PRIZE: 1/72 Hasegawa AV-8B Harrier II Double pack
2. 1/48th Scale Beginners
Beginners age 16 and over.
Any aircraft built straight from the box and using the kits decal sheet.
Again no after market products allowed.
Sprayed or brush painted and ideally on a
simple base board.
THE PRIZE: 1/48 Revell Rafale "Tiger Meet"
3. 1/48th Scale Advanced
Advanced modellers age 16 and over.
Any aircraft, with any decal sheet.
Use of resin,etched brass allowed or other plastic enhancement.
Lighting allowed and the use of power allowed to include engines and rotors or ramp doors.
THE PRIZE: 1/48 Hobby Boss Fleet Air Arm Avenger
4. 1/32nd and Larger - For the big boys toys!
Advanced modellers age 16 and over.
Any aircraft. Any decal sheet.
Use of resin,etched brass allowed or other plastic enhancement.
Lighting allowed and the use of power allowed to include engines and rotors or ramp doors.
THE PRIZE: 1/32 Czech Models F-80
The competition will run from the 1st of January 2010 and will end 1st of June 2010. This will give people a good chance to find a kit and complete it.
Each entry must be photographed to a high standard and show the progress from start to the finished article. It would be ideal to have at least Five images and at least two of these of your finished kit in the finished thread. If you are unsure of the format please look at either ARC or Hyperscale for ideas. If you wish to post a Work in Progress thread, please do this in the Modelling competition WIP section bellow.
As mentioned we would ask that if possible, all models are placed on a base board which should be sprayed or brush painted to simulate airfield tarmac. Black or Grey is the norm here. Alternatively, a green base, or artificial grass base is permitted.
However, please be aware. If the base is added to the model, keep the base plain. Any additional extras, such as figures, vehicles or scenery, will count as a diorama. Dioramas are not permitted in this competition. (Perhaps next time, if we get enough interest!).
Any questions you may have please direct them to myself (viper3111)or the other half of the FC Modelling Team (Ben Montgomery), and not the rest of the Moderating Team, as they are very busy running the site.
Many thanks and lets get the ball rolling!
Regards,
The FC Model Team.
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