CONTEST RULES

  1. The competition is open to all interested modelers.

  2. Previous IPMS Regional or National winning models may not enter the competition.

  3. Entries will be judged on skill of construction, accuracy and finish.  Scratchbuilt detail will be favored over commercially available detail if quality is comparable.  A great amount of added detail will NOT make up for a poorly constructed model.

  4. If a model is qualified for more than one category, the Registrars will decide in which category  the model should be entered.  In the event of questionable placement, the Head Judges decision is final.

  5. A base and one figure will be allowed with entries, however, they must not depict a scene.  Under these rules, bases and figures will not be judged as part of a non-diorama entry.

  6. All dust covers must be removed prior to judging.

  7. Entry substantiation data can be placed with an entry provided it is of reasonable size.  If the realism is subject to question, it is recommended that the entrant have reference material on hand.

  8. A “Conversion” entry must be a different variant/model/mark than the one provided by a kit manufacturer.  The conversion work must be accomplished by the entrant.  The use of commercially available conversion kits or kit bashing will not be considered conversion .

  9.  “Scratchbuilt” entries can use parts from existing kits but their use should be unrelated to their original purpose, except for wheels, tracks, guns, etc. 

  10. The Head Judge can, at his discretion, split or combine categories prior to judging.  “All Scales” And other general categories may be split at show time, depending on turnout.

  11. SWEEPS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. 

  12. IPMS Dayton and Wright State University assume no liability for any lost, stolen or damaged property.

  13. First, Second and Third place plaques will be awarded for each category

  14. At the judge’s discretion,  models will be picked up to allow complete and accurate judging.  Every effort will be   made to handle the models safely.

  15. The judges’ decisions are final.

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