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Starcon
'99 - B4Y2K
Sept. 24-26, 1999 -
Holiday Inn DIA
I-70 & Chambers, Denver, CO |
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Model Show
Rules · Prizes
· Judging Criteria
The Model Show really going to be spectacular!
More awards, prizes, and stunning creations than ever before! You can
compete or just show-off the results of your work! Vernon Clark, who is
in charge, has set up his own website just for the Model Show.
In order to support
the StarCon Used Book Fair, participants in the Model Show may register an
additional model at no extra charge for every used book they donate. For
example, if you wanted to register four models, normally you would pay six
dollars. If you donated a book, you would pay five dollars for the first three
models, as usual, and the fourth would be free. Turn in books when you register
and the books will be taken to the fair. All books must have their covers, i.e.
no "strips". Proceeds from the Used Book Fair will benefit the Delta
County Public Library.
Door Prizes! We had so much fun giving
out door prizes last spring, we're doing it again! When you register for the
show, we'll give you a ticket to fill out. When you come to pick up your
entries, you might just get one of these prizes!
- AMT/ERTL Trade Federation Droid Fighters Model Kit
- Hebco Space Age Cement Kit
- Three $10 Colpar Hobbies Gift Certificates
Rules
- Participation is open to any member of the convention.
- All subjects must be science fiction, science fact, or fantasy.
- Classes: Persons under the age of 12 are eligible for the Child class.
Persons aged 12 to 17 are eligible for the Junior Class. Persons who have won
First Place or Best of Show in a previous Star Con/Star Fest are eligible for
the Master class. All other individuals will compete in the Senior class.
- Individuals may elect to enter their models "For Display Only."
- The entry fee for the Senior and Master classes is $5.00 for three entries
and $1.00 for each additional entry. The entry fee for the Junior classes is
$3.00 for three entries and $.50 for each additional entry. There will be no
entry fee for the Child class or "For Display Only"
- Winners of each class will be determined by a panel of judges appointed by
the Model Show Staff with the consent of the Convention Committee, with the
exception of People's Choice, which will be voted on by convention members
viewing the Model Show. Ballots will be collected from 12 noon to 6pm
Saturday.
- All entries MUST be received by 12 NOON Saturday.
Participants are strongly encouraged to enter their models on Friday evening.
All entries MUST be picked up by 3pm Sunday. NO EXCEPTIONS!
- While the Model Show Staff will safeguard all entries to the best of their
ability, the Staff is not responsible for any damage. Also, the Model Show
Staff will be allowed to handle the entries in order to add additional entries
to the display tables, for photographing, and for judging. The entries will
not be handled in any other way.
- This model contest is meant to be fun. Any contestant harassing another
contestant or a member of the Model Show Staff concerning the outcome of the
judging will not be allowed to compete in future contests.
Prizes
Prizes include memberships to
StarFest 2000, a one year subscription to FineScale Modeler, and model kits.
Plaques and certificates to be awarded. Click
here for additional information.
Open Judging Criteria for MIA/MES Modeling Shows
by Bob HiseThe Modelers In Action mission statement is
‘Promoting Fun and Learning In Modeling’. In light of this, along with a great
concern on my part to provide both a fair judging and growing experience for our
contestants, I have developed the following Score Card to allow a contestant to
present his models for evaluation and critique. I am not sure a completely fair
and simple judging criteria can be established. I have, therefore opted to focus
on the beginning and average participant over the professional modeler. I
believe the professional quality modeler already has several outlets for judging
of those displays. I propose the following level of participants Junior (Jr.),
Novice, Journeyman, and Master. In all levels the models are scored and
evaluation describing areas of improvement are to be listed on the back of the
card. This may slow down judging but it will give the modeler better feedback
and allow the ability to improve for the next showing.
- Junior (Jr.): This level is for participants below the age of eighteen.
This is a learning and mentoring level to be watched over by the more skilled
members of a club and a place of encouragement for young new modelers. I
believe if we assist in the development of this group we could have Master
Modelers as young as nineteen competing at a national level. A Junior Modeler,
feeling confident in his craft, may wish to step up to the adult categories.
- Novice: This category is for the adult who is stepping back into the art
of modeling with a desire to become more proficient at the craft. In many ways
this category mirrors the Junior Level. The judging in this category is
allowed leeway and is more of critique and learning in an effort to become
proficient at basic workmanship. A novice must score Gold in this level before
moving on to the Journeyman Level. A resume of Top Level Presentations in
other shows may exclude a new participant from entering in this level. Display
or verification of awards may be required.
- Journeyman: This is for the modeler who has developed his skills and is
now seeking to improve his efforts. The judging in this category is more to
the task. Areas that may have been allowed in the Novice level are now
scrutinize for a level of proficiency. The models displayed in this category
are expected to be well built with minor or no flaws. A Journeyman must score
Gold in this level before moving on to the Master Level. No participant can
move into an MIA/MES Master level without placing Gold in an MIA/MES sponsored
Journeyman event.
- Master: In this level presentations are to be top level. Any detectable
flaws in basic workmanship are scored severely. This is to be the level where
other participants are to look and compare for validation and aspiration. A
Gold in the Master Level needs a very high amount of scrutiny and
consideration.
Judging Card
The Judging Card is divided in five distinct
categories. The First three categories are to cover basic workmanship listed as
Workmanship, Paint/Finish and Detail and are required fields of scoring. The two
follow up categories are Accuracy/Realism and Presentation. All Journeyman and
Master level modelers know the skills presented. Three cards for each model will
be scored and the average of these cards will determine the final score. Judging
critiques should be listed on the back of the card. After careful consideration
I have concluded a low score orientation is the best way to handle the
evaluations. A high score requires all participants to move into areas they may
not be ready to attempt while low scoring allows presentation at all levels. The
low score process does weight against the modeler who does a high level of work.
On the other hand a skilled modeler should be seeking validation at a higher
level. As the athlete says ‘No Pain No Gain’. Some have suggested walking up and
presenting no model and indicating the desire for a score is a possibility but
not a reality.
Scoring Results are listed as follows:
| 12 - 30 = Gold or Blue |
| 30 - 40 = Silver or Red |
| 40 - 50 = Bronze or White |
| 50 - 60 = Certificate |
I am hoping to evaluate for
personal growth in modeling. I believe encouragement and the ability to be judge
for your accomplishments at the current level are ways to promote advancement in
modeling skills.
Workmanship
Evaluation of Basic Building Skills
- Seams: Seams are experienced in all forms of modeling. They should be
aligned evenly. In vehicles joining seams should not be seen or be in scale to
the vehicle being presented. Figures except at clothing lines do not have
seams.
- Glue Marks: All forms of binding materials are included in this category.
Drip marks, fingerprints, spills and all the other horrors of binding
materials will need to be evaluated for the based on the final presentation.
- Sanding Marks: Sanding marks are to be evaluated in the known areas. Not
only are sanding marks left by a course grain but the removal of detail in the
model itself. If a panel is indicated at a seam and half the panel is removed
by sanding this is an area that receives a high (poor) rating.
- Putty Work: Once again Journeyman modelers know that all models do not
require putty. Journeymen also know what putty work looks like, where it could
be required and if it may be needed to help the presentation. All of these
areas are covered in this category.
Paint and Finish
Evaluation of the Covering Medium
- Smooth: By all accounts scale models should have a smooth finish not
necessarily a glossy one. Evaluation should be made at areas of paint build up
(heavy application of paint) and areas not painted.
- Uniform: The entire model should be painted and with the same
effectiveness throughout the model. Close examination will decide the level of
adherence.
- Smudge/Brush: The dreadful fingerprint next to the tail wheel or on the
bottom of that piece of hair always seems to get by the one closest to model.
There are time when brush marks are desired, when they are they should be
considered for the effectiveness of use. Basically the final finish of the
paint is considered in this area of evaluation.
- Runs: Unwanted build up or the actual dripping of paint no matter how
small is evaluated in the category.
Detail
Evaluation of Finishing Touches
- Decal Application: The fitting of decals, ensuring they lay down in the
crevasses and panel lines. No wrinkles, silvering and in certain areas making
sure they are semetrical. You should not be able to see the clear portions of
the decal.
- Relief Work: Service panels if marred by sanding should be repaired
(scribed back in or eliminated completely). Exhaust pipes and intakes should
be opened.
Modifications
Evaluation of Detail Work Done on the Basic Kit
Parts
- It does not include after market parts.
- If a door or panel is opened, it should checked for the appearance of
closability.
- The openings should be checked rough (saw) edges.
- Panel depth should be in scale.
Add Ons
Application of After Market Products
- This includes resins, etched metals, white metals and injected plastics
used to enhance the appearance of the display presentation that did not come
with the kit.
Accuracy and Realism
Evaluation of Making the Presentation
More Realistic.
This is not an evaluation to determine if you made an exact
copy. Colors and ordinance will not be verified; that can be argued in another
arena.
- Weathering: The evaluation of environmental decay via rust, sunlight, rain
or other extraneous influences. Presentation should be done in a way not to
affect scale or to make the decay a distraction.
- Paint Fade: This evaluates the ability to present aging or natural tone
fading. Underarms are whiter that upper arms, under wings don’t fade as much
as upper surfaces. How well this is presented determines the scoring.
- Wear and Tear: This category evaluates the ability to present use. Tire
age by fading or mudding the sidewalls, hand smudges around service panels,
etc.
- To Scale: This evaluates modifications, add ons, weathering, paint fade,
wear & tear and scratch builds on how successfully they appear to fit the
model. It is the final evaluation that in your mind it could look this way.
Presentation
Evaluation of the Display
Although other
clubs hold the mount does not affect the work on the model, it does affect the
overall appearance of the presentation and if added should be evaluated.
- Mounted: This evaluates the final presentation and materials used in that
effect. If a small wood stand is used it should be sanded and varnished. If
grass or dirt is displayed, is it to scale. What is the overall effect?
- Diorama: The diorama should present an era or activity. Considerations are
if the presentation is to scale, and whether a season is presented. Once
again, it is the final evaluation that in your mind it could look this way.
- Expression: Does the presentation make you attach yourself to it. Does it
bring out an emotion good, bad, WOW! This category is subjective but then it
should be.
- Creativity: This evaluates the ability to bring it together. Did you find
unusual markings, did you just have fun with it, did someone say that’s neat
or I should have thought of that. This is also subjective but can be expressed
with physical back up.
Bob Hise was the Head Judge at the Starfest '99 Model
Show. Bob can be reached at rhise@csc.com
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