2009 Austin Scale Model Show Categories & Rules

Below are the categories for the 2009 show:

The following special category and contest awards will also be awarded:

*For most unusual or hardest to build aircraft subject, as selected by sponsor Phil Brandt.

**For the best model of materiel in service to the British Crown since 1952, as selected by sponsor Eric Choy. (See Award)

Below are the rules for the 2009 Austin Scale Model Show:

1. Entries must be the sole work of the entrant.
2. All entries will be judged by the committee system.
3. Entries may be of any composition.
4. Entries by proxy are welcome. Please provide the builder's name at registration.
5. Models in the box stock categories must be accompanied by the kit instructions. Without the instructions, the model will be entered into an appropriate category.
6. Scratch-built models must not have been significantly derived from an existing kit.
7. Pre-painted models (PPM) are eligible in the Young Modelers categories (102, 103) ONLY. The contestant MUST designate the entry as PPM on the contest sheet. Does not include aftermarket items , i.e. photoetch.
8. Any model may be entered unless it is a previous Austin Scale Model Show or IPMS/USA National winner. (See Rule #13).
9. Non-diorama entries may include a base and a crewmember. Neither will be judged!
10. Final category placement is at the discretion of the judges. Judges' decisions are final!
11. ASMS reserves the right to split contest categories at their discretion.
12. Collections are defined as: any group of five or more closely related entries. The same person must build the entire collection. The closeness of the relationship within the collection is a factor in judging.
13. An entry for the triathlon category must include three models from different major categories, all built by the same modeler. Previous winners in solo categories are eligible in this category only. (See Rule #8).
14. Road Less Traveled Award: For most unusual or hardest to build aircraft subject, as selected by sponsor Phil Brandt.

Contestants are encouraged to place their models on bases. The judges will make every effort not to touch the models, however, category splits and category crowding often make this impossible.

No model will be assumed to be attached to the base!

Because this is a family oriented event, Austin Scale Modeler's Society requests that participants do not display entries that depict extreme violence, sexual acts, nudity or other offensive subjects. While we feel that all models are works of art, we must remain sensitive to accepted societal standards and norms. Please keep this in mind.

Additional Clarification of Automotive (400) Categories

401 Junior Automotive: All (age 13-17)

402 Box Stock: Kit instructions must accompany the model. The model must be built from parts supplied in the kit and each part must be used in the way the kit manufacturer intended. Design flaws may not be corrected. Removal of parting lines or injection points, filling of sink holes, rechroming of flawed chrome, use of replacement parts from an identical kits and paint, foil, flocking or decals from any source will be allowed.

403 Street Rod (1950 & earlier): Any non-factory stock street legal vehicle 1950 and older.

404 Street Machine (1951 & later): Any non-factory stock street legal vehicle 1951 & newer. No Slicks Allowed.

405 Factory/Showroom Stock: Any car, truck, van or 4x4 with the level of detailing that is street worthy. Must have factory stock chassis and tires. Factory Stock Engine, dress up kits allowed, No Body changes and No other modification from factory stock is allowed.

410 Competition: Any open, closed wheel competition vehicles. This class will also include straight line racing vehicles.

430 Commercial Vehicles, Light Trucks: Any commercial vehicle, must have a logo on the door or side panel or a commercial license plate, or any Police or Fire and/or rescue vehicle, or any light truck vehicle, ½ to ¾ ton.

441 1/32 Scale and Smaller: Any model 1/32 scale or smaller. Any level of detailing is allowed. (Head Automotive judge reserves the right to split the class into 1/32 Scale and Smaller Curbside and 1/32 Scale and Smaller High Detail.)

450 Curbside: Any model can be entered into the class. No open hoods, doors or trunk lids! Interior may be visible and any level of detailing is allowed. Blowers, Carbs and injectors visible through a hood will be allowed, no additional engine parts may be seen. No mirrored bases and any chassis detail will not be judged.

460 Custom: Any vehicle that has body alterations so that it is no longer stock in appearance. Any engine and/or interior modifications are allowed. Vehicle does not have to be street legal. Factory concept or experimental cars will be included in this class. Mirrored bases are allowed and any chassis detail will be judged.

480 Motorcycles: Any motorcycle detail to any level.