Contest Overview Modelfest 2009

Contest Information:

1.Die Cast Models:

No preassembled and / or prepainted die cast models allowed. All work must be the work of the entrant.

2. Contest Staff:

Contest staff will place models in appropriate categories. Contest staff reserves the right to consolidate or expand categories at their discretion.

3. Special Catagories:

Special, sponsored, and / or junior categories will be judged by contest staff. Ties and / or runoffs will be decided by contest staff. All decisions are final.

4. Judging:

Judging will be conducted by a selection of modelers from across the Southeast. IPMS rules will be strictly adhered to.

5. Catagory Awards:

There will be three awards per category. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.

6. Special Awards:

Special awards are as follows:

Will be announced at Modelfest.

Additional Awards to be announced.

7. Raffle Prizes:

One free raffle ticket per entrant. Additional tickets available for $1.00 each.

8. Vendors Tables:

Tables are available on a first come first serve basis for $10.00 each with reservations prior to 03/01/09. $15.00 per table starting on 03/01/09, based on availability.

9. Entry Forms:

Now availible on this web site and the day of the show.

Entry Forms Here

Entry Fees:

1. Open categories:

$10.00 fee for the first model, $1.00 per each additional model entry. * *

2. Junior categories:

$5.00 fee for the first model, $1.00 per each additional model entry.

* *Parking fee is refunded at registration.* *

Contest Times:

Registration: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Judging: 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Awards: 5:00 pm

Pick up / close: 6:00 pm

Vendors: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

(Friday night set-up, vendors only 6:00 - 9:00 pm)

Catagories:

1. Aircraft

A. 1/144 to 1/72 scale prop

B. 1/71 to 1:1 scale prop

C. Box stock - must have original box top and instructions.

D. Airliners / Civil aircraft

E. 1/144 to 1/72 scale jets

F. 1/71 to 1:1 scale jets

G. Rotor - ASAE

2. Autos / Trucks

A. Cars - stock

B. Trucks - stock

C. Car / Truck - race

D. Motorcycles

E. Cars - custom

F. Trucks - custom

3. Armor

A. 1/100 to 1/48 scale closed top

b. 1/100 to 1/48 scale open top

C. 1/47 to 1:1 scale closed top

D. 1/47 to 1:1 scale open top

E. Box Stock - must have original box top and instructions.

4. Ships

A. Under Sail - ASAE

B. Under Power - ASAE

C. Submarines

5. Space / Sci-Fi

A. Rockets - ASAE

B. Space Ships - ASAE

C. Sci-Fi - ASAE

6. Figures

A. Military - ASAE

B. Civilian - ASAE

C. Fantasy - ASAE

7. Dioramas

A. Dioramas - ASAE

8. Junior

A. Aircraft

B. Vehicles

C. Ships

D. Dioramas

E. Figures

F. Miscellaneous

Note: Additional catagories will be opened as needed by the head judge.

Contest Staff:

Head Judge

Dave Burke 334-737-0196 [email protected]"

Club President

Joe Galdis 251-661-5392 [email protected]

Registration / Administration

Gene Jacobi 251-660-7858 [email protected]

Bill Ficner 251-443-7627 [email protected]

Contest Associate:

Ron Schultz 251-490-5778 [email protected]

Judging Volunteers Needed

We need volunteers from all clubs! Please contact Head Judge Dave Burke.

Web Master

Wehawk 251-342-6717 [email protected]

Special Bonus! Contest enterants and their families receive free admission to the USS Alabama.

Battleship Park Attractions:

WWII Battleship USS Alabama

WWII Submarine USS Drum

Aircraft displays

Armor and Artillery displays

Air conditioned Aircraft Pavilion

Flight Simulator Rides

Souvernir Shop and Snack Bar

On Beautiful Mobile Bay

The USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park is located at 2703 Battleship Parkway, Mobile, Ala.

Directions:

From Interstate 10, east or west take the Battleship Park Exit. Follow the signs to the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park. Hotels and restaurants are available close to the park.

Accommodations:

Best Western Battleship Inn. 251-432-2703 (adjacent to the park). Additional hotels in downtown Mobile and Daphne.

We are greatful for the generous support of the Battleship Commission.

All proceeds from Modelfest are donated to the Battleship Memorial Park.

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