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 Special Trophies

                The Aeroclub Trophy for the best model from a vacform kit.

The Airfix Trophy for the best model from an Airfix kit.

The Alistair Young Memorial Trophy for the best Luftwaffe model

The ASM Trophy for the best club Display

The Bill Ireland Memorial Trophy for the best model of a military vehicle in British service

The Carmichael Trophy for the best military vehicle not in British service.

The Finnish Trophy for any Scandinavian Subject - NEW

The Glasgow IPMS Trophy for the best civil aircraft.

The Ian Jamieson Trophy for best figure/bust

Lady Modeller Trophy for the best model entered by a lady modeller

The Lothian Trophy for the best ship

The Modeller Trophy for the best Sci-Fi model.

The Norman Douglas Trophy for the best modified car or motorcycle.

The Petunia Bowl for the model with the "Most Pernickety" piece of detailing - NEW.

The Revell Trophy for the best model from a Revell kit.

The SAM Trophy for the best British designed aircraft

The Scratchbuilt trophy for the best scratch built model.

The Stirling Trophy for the best civil vehicle

The Tayside Trophy for the best diorama

The Wallace Trophy for the best Scottish theme

The "W'at If" Trophy for the best concept model

 

Classes

   SK - Standard Kit                                  ASK - Any Source Kit

ASD - Any SourceDetailed                      ASC - Any SourceConverted

     V - Vacformed                                            S - Scratchbuilt

* Hardware is defined as any vehicle/spaceship of a Sci-Fi/Fantasy subject, any scale.

SCOTTISH NATIONAL SCALE MODEL SHOW COMPETITION RULES

 All models will conform to the following definitions and rules. These definitions and rules are based on those used for the Scale Modelworld 2005 competition

 DEFINITIONS

All Classes except dioramas, each entry may be displayed with EITHER the crewmembers (who must be in or on the vehicle) OR with one or two figures on the base to indicate scale, unless this is intended to convey a specific scene or real life situation in which case it will be a diorama. Figures on/in the vehicle and base mean the entry is a diorama. Figures may be from any source.

All Classes except dioramas, in addition to cockpits and normal crew access hatches only one other hatch may be displayed open. In addition aircraft may have undercarriage and bomb bay doors open.

Standard Kit (SK) - A single, commercially produced injection moulded plastic or resin kit, built to the manufacturer's specifications although alternative markings or decals may be used from any source. Models may have rigging, simple aerials, basic seat harnesses, handles or other small details added from non-commercial sources only. Canopies may be opened and panel lines re-defined, gun barrels etc. may be hollowed out. Only hatches and panels etc. supplied as separate parts by the manufacturer are eligible to be opened.

Any Source Detailed (ASD) - A Standard Kit that has additional detailing added from commercial sources and/or significant detail built by the modeller. This definition also includes any kit parts re-located or re-worked by the modeller.

Any Source Converted (ASC) - This is a model that is built to a specification other than that intended by the manufacturer. Commercial, non-commercial and/or scratch built parts may be used. A change of colour scheme and/or decals shall not constitute a conversion, regardless of any change of designation to the model.

Vacformed (V) - A commercial kit where the main body parts and/or flying surfaces are of vac-formed plastic, but it can contain any other detailed parts from any source. These kits may be detailed or converted as defined by ASD or ASC.

Scratch built (S) - A model constructed where the main body parts and/or flying surfaces are homemade or vac-formed plastic, other than of a commercial nature. The basic structure should be of plastic although a supporting (wooden) core is permitted.

 Bases and Cases - Bases will be allowed in all categories and will not be considered in the judging. The base will not be larger than 1.5 times the model size. Any base over 4 sq. feet (0.327 sq. metres) must be pre-registered with the Competition Secretary and approved before the date of the Competition. A base may simulate the natural surface on which the prototype may be found to show the subject in context for example paving, uneven ground to show vehicle suspension deflected, runway markings etc. however, nothing other than the surface may be used. Aircraft needing beaching gear or trolleys may be so equipped. Ships may be displayed on water, but dry-docks are not allowed.

Glass cases are permissible for public viewing periods but must be removed by the entrant for judging and photography purposes. Failure to comply may mean entries aren't judged and/or awards may be withdrawn.

 Dioramas - A diorama shall be defined as one or more items (not necessarily from the same class) on a scenic base with or without figures conveying a specific theme or real life situation. Diorama base sizes exceeding 4 sq. feet (0.327 sq. metres) must be pre-registered and approved by the Competition Secretary. If an entry contains major elements from more than one class (except for vehicles shown with their normal load) it will be a diorama.

COMPETITION RULES

1. All models must be the handiwork of the entrant(s) only.

2. All models are to be constructed as stated and defined. Metal foil, wood, veneer, paper, cloth, decal or other material may be used to cover the model to represent a particular finish. Such coverings should be cosmetic, not structural.

3. No model that has received an award can be re-entered in the competition in the same class in future years

4. In Classes consisting of less than three entries, other than the winner, awards will be made at the Judges' discretion (except for the Junior Category).

5. Any Entrant shall have the right to bring to the attention of the Competition Secretary any infringement of the Competition Rules, providing such notice is given prior to the commencement of Judging. However, on any point of contention, the Competition Secretary's ruling shall be final.

6. Junior Classes are open to anyone who is under the age of 18 on the day of the Competition

7. Models must be registered and placed on the competition tables by 15.00 on the Saturday. Models should not be removed from the competition tables before 1600 on the Sunday without the prior approval of the Competition Secretary. Any model removed from the tables without prior agreement will be subject to disqualification.

8. The Competition Secretary reserves the right to remove any entry which may cause dispute or offence

Entry Forms

To assist with entry to the competition you may download the following two forms to fill in before the show.

Registration Form  (PDF format) - one only (unless you are entering lots of models) to be handed to Registration Secretary with appropriate fee. 

Entry Form (PDF format) - one for each model entered. These are to be placed beside your model on the competition tables so make sure you enter all the information about your model.

You will be able to get copies of these forms on the day and complete them at the show.

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