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 (13 to 16) $2 for the first entry + $1 for each additional model.
Youth (1 to 12) Free model entry.
Contest entry closes at 12:30 pm
Contest awards presentation starts at 3:30 pm
If you wish to fill out contest paperwork in advance, please use the following forms:Hobby Expo 2010 Registration Form - Please write clearly and leave the Contestant No. and Model No. areas blank. Fill out one line in the bottom portion of the form for each model you intend to enter. The list of categories appears at the bottom of this page. For subject, please provide information as you would like it announced upon receiving an award. Please note that judges may move a model into a new category if deemed appropriate.
Hobby Expo 2010 Registration Cards - Please fill out one Registration Card for each model you intend to enter. Please leave the Contestant No. and Model No. areas blank. Make sure all information on a Registration Card matches the corresponding line on the Registration Form. Please write clearly as these cards go on the table with your models and announce to the world what you built!
Hobby Expo 2010 Display Cards - If you would like to display models at Hobby Expo 2010, please fill out one Display Card for each subject. Although you may display any number of models free, please keep in mind that space is limited. If you want to bring something big, please Contact Us to insure an available space when you reach the show! Please write clearly as these cards go on the table with your models and announce to the world what you built! If you want to use a different format to label your model, please do.
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 Competition Handbook (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.
This year's theme adds the classification "Out of the Box". This class places an emphasis on basic construction and finishing by prohibiting the use of after-market accessories and limiting the modifications the builder may make to a kit. Eligibility for "Out of the Box" will strictly follow the criteria in the IPMS USA Competition Handbook. All "Out of the Box" entries MUST be accompanied by the kit instructions. Other relevant "Out of the Box" rules are sumarized on the about our theme page.
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, Third and "Out of the Box" in all regular Senior contest categories. First, Second and Third in "Unfinished Model", "Speed Model Build", Junior and Youth categories.
Trophies: (more information on each trophy appears below)
Best of Show
Best Junior Model
People's Choice
"Get It Out of the Box" Theme Award (Best Out of the Box)
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 and Youth categories.
People's Choice will be selected by ballot of the attendees from all entered models.
"Get It Out of the Box" Theme Award (aka. "Best Out of the Box) will be selected by the Judges from all regular Senior contest category "Out of the Box" entries. Remember, "Out of the Box" entries MUST be accompanied by the kit instructions. Please read more about our theme here.
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 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. In addition, the 1st place 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, under 1/24 scale |
| S26 | Automobiles, Custom & Hot Rod, under 1/24 scale |
| S27 | Automobiles, Competition Straight Line, under 1/24 scale |
| S28 | Automobiles, Competition Road/Race Track, under 1/24 scale |
| S29 | Trucks, all scales |
| S30 | Motorcycle & Other, all scales |
| S31 | Automobile, Large Scale, 1/24 & over |
| S32 | Space Vehicles and Missiles, Real, all scales |
| S33 | Science Fiction Vehicles, all scales |
| S34 | Anime, all scales |
| S35 | Figures, Fantasy, all scales |
| S36 | Figures, Historical, all scales |
| S37 | Dioramas, all scales |
| S38 | Collections, all types, all scales |
| S39 | Miscellaneous |
| S40 | Unfinished Model |
| Junior (13 to 16) |
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| J1 | Science Fiction |
| J2 | Aircraft |
| J3 | Military Vehicles |
| J4 | Automobiles |
| J5 | Miscellaneous |
| Youth (1 to 12) |
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| Y1 | Aircraft |
| Y2 | Military Vehicles |
| Y3 | Automobiles |
| Y4 | 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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