Contest Details
What if I don't want to enter the contest?
Then bring your models anyway! We encourage everyone to bring something, whether it is a past National winner, just a neat model you enjoyed building or a work in progress. The goal is to have FUN and we all love to look at models. We'll have plenty of room for you to show off your creations and there is no fee for display models.If you have something that is unusually large, please contact us in advance.
Contest Entry Fees:
Adult, $5 for the first entry + $1 for each additional model
Junior (16 and under) $2 for the first entry + $1 for each additional model.
Contest entry closes at 12:30 pm
Contest awards presentation starts at 3:30 pm
Rules and Judging:This is a plastic scale model contest open to the public. Pre-finished, pre-assembled, flying or RC models are generally not eligible. A strict definition of "plastic" can be found in the IPMS USA Official Rules (see below). However, some flexibility exists in cases such as scratchbuilt scale models, operating scale models and cast metal figures. If you have questions about eligibility, please contact us ahead of time.
Judging will be in accordance with IPMS USA rules and criteria. These criteria place the emphasis on scale fidelity and workmanship. Additional information may be found on the IPMS USA website in the Competition Handbook.
Previous year's Hobby Expo contest winning models and models built by Region 9 IPMS members that exceed the "One Year of Competition" rule are not eligible to compete.
Decisions of the Head Judge in all matters is final.
Awards:
First, Second, and Third in all regular contest categories, including "Unfinished Model" and "Speed Model Build".
Trophies: (more information on each trophy appears below)
Best of Show
Best Junior Model
People's Choice
"Making History" Theme Award
Best Aircraft Subject
Best Armor Subject
Best Automotive Finish
Best Civilian Aircraft, Hugh Silvis Memorial Award
"We Don't Care What the Judges Think"
"Sow's Ear" Award
Best of Show will be selected by the judges from all entered models.
Best Junior Model will be selected by the judges from the Junior categories.
People's Choice will be selected by ballot of the attendees from all entered models.
"Crafting Your Dreams" theme award will be considered from all regular contest category entries. This year's contest theme celebrates the creative side of scale modeling. Original creations are encouraged, but virtually any civilian or military model subject from the science fiction, fantasy, anime or "what if" genre are eligible. Please read more about our theme here.
Participation in the theme competition will be determined at the time of entry and the model entry card so marked. The winner will be selected by popular ballot. Participants are encouraged to display with their entry a brief explanation of the significance of the subject.
Best Aircraft Subject will be selected by the judges from all aircraft categories.
Best Armor Subject will be selected by the judges from all armor categories.
Best Automotive Finish will be selected by the judges from all automobile categories.
Best Civilian Aircraft The Hugh Silvis Memorial Award for Best Civilian Aircraft honors the memory of Hugh Silvis, leading light and founding member of IPMS Golden Gate (SF). It is sponsored by Tom Young and Model Aire International/ESM 72. The Best Civilian Aircraft will be selected from the appropriate regular contest categories by the judges.
"We Don't Care What the Judges Think" award will be awarded by the Contest Committee to their favorite entry completely overlooked by the Judges.
Sow's Ear Award is dedicated to the notion that "Real Modelers build Airfix". The Sow's Ear Award will be given to the best model built from the worst kit. The winner will be selected from all regular contest categories by Sow's Ear Award sponsors.
Unfinished Model will be a separate category with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd awarded.
Speed Model Build: If you consider yourself a fast builder or just want to cure your advanced modeling syndrome, this contest is for you. Ten contestants will face off at Hobby Expo with identical models, a minimal tool set, glue, brushes, and access to a selection of acrylic paints. The race starts at 12pm and runs for one hour. At 1pm, all contestants must stop work and judging begins. Judges consider overall progress, quality of construction, and finish. During the awards ceremony starting at 3:30pm, IPMS Santa Rosa will award Speed Model Build trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. In addition, the winner receives a $50 cash prize!
Only 10 contestants can participate in the Speed Model Build so reserve your space early. IPMS Santa Rosa supplies all models and building supplies free of charge. To reserve a space, please contact:
John Admire, President IPMS Santa Rosa
Phone: (707) 838-2318
Email: admire@pacbell.net
Contest Categories
| Senior (17 and over) |
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| S1 | Biplanes, Fabric & Rigging, all scales |
| S2 | Aircraft, Rotary Wing, all scales |
| S3 | Aircraft, Civil, Sport and Racing, all scales |
| S4 | Aircraft, all types, 1/144 and smaller |
| S5 | Aircraft, Single Engine Jet or Rocket, 1/72 |
| S6 | Aircraft, Multi-engine Jet, 1/72 |
| S7 | Aircraft, Single Engine Prop or Turbo-prop, 1/72 |
| S8 | Aircraft, Multi-engine Prop or Turbo-prop, 1/72 |
| S9 | Aircraft, Single Engine Jet or Rocket, 1/48 |
| S10 | Aircraft, Multi-engine Jet, 1/48 |
| S11 | Aircraft, Single Engine Prop or Turbo-prop, 1/48 |
| S12 | Aircraft, Multi-engine Prop or Turbo-prop, 1/48 |
| S13 | Aircraft, Jet or Rocket, 1/32 and larger |
| S14 | Aircraft, Prop or Turbo-prop, 1/32 and larger |
| S15 | Military Vehicles, Closed-top, 1/72 and smaller |
| S16 | Military Vehicles, Open-top, 1/72 and smaller |
| S17 | Military Vehicles, all types, 1/48 |
| S18 | Military Vehicles, Softskin, 1/35 |
| S19 | Armored Fighting Vehicles, Closed-top, 1/35 |
| S20 | Armored Fighting Vehicles, Open-top, 1/35 |
| S21 | Military Vehicles, all types, 1/33 and larger |
| S22 | Artillery, all scales |
| S23 | Ships, 1/350 and larger |
| S24 | Ships, 1/351 and smaller |
| S25 | Automobiles, Stock, all scales |
| S26 | Automobiles, Custom, all scales |
| S27 | Automobiles, Competition, Open-wheel, all scales |
| S28 | Automobiles, Competition, Closed-wheel, all scales |
| S29 | Space Vehicles and Missiles, Real, all scales |
| S30 | Science Fiction Vehicles, all scales |
| S31 | Anime, all scales |
| S32 | Figures, Fantasy, all scales |
| S33 | Figures, Historical, all scales |
| S34 | Dioramas, all scales |
| S35 | Collections, all types, all scales |
| S36 | Miscellaneous |
| S37 | Unfinished Model |
| Junior (16 and under) |
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| J1 | Science Fiction |
| J2 | Aircraft |
| J3 | Military Vehicles |
| J4 | Automobiles |
| J5 | Miscellaneous |
Categories may be split or combined at the discretion of the Head Judge, based on the nature and number of entries.
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