Models must have been built from plastic or resin kits or scratch-built from
plastic or resin materials and must be the sole work of the entrant
Photo-etched metal accessories, metal foil and similar material may be used
in the DETAILER class only
Metal die-cast models of any kind are not accepted in the contest
Junior entry forms must be signed by a parent or guardian confirming the
model is the work of the entrant
Judges reserve the right to question any entrant on methods used in the
construction
Instruction sheets for each entry must be made available for the judges if
requested
SMAS members will be judging the PRIZE DIVISION and SMAS Senior members will
not be eligible for awards in that division
Models built by SMAS members are eligible for SPONSOR CHOICE awards
Every entrant in the contest will receive the following:
One 10% purchase discount voucher valid at R.C. Hobbyworld in Saskatoon
One 10% purchase discount voucher valid at J & P Hobby Supplies in Prince Albert
The contest will include awards where winners are picked by the sponsor of a trophy:
"The Best Ford Model" - sponsored by Jubilee Ford of Saskatoon
"RC Hobbyworld Choice"
"Hardcore Performer" - sponsored by Hardcore Performance Associates Inc.
"SMAS President's Choice"
"TIMS SEMA Choice"
"CORKS Custom Choice" - sponsored by Bridge City Collision
"Draggins Club Choice"
Divisions
There are two Divisions - The primary model category is the PRIZE DIVISION
for which only models of cars and trucks built to 1/24th and 1/25th scales
are accepted. For the PRIZE DIVISION only there are two age groups:
Junior (16 years old and under) and Senior. The other division is the
GENERAL DIVISION and includes all other vehicle models
PRIZE DIVISION
Class 1 - Out-Of-The-Box
Only the parts and decals supplied in the kit are permitted - except for
painting and paint detailing
The use of body putty and surfacing liquids (e.g. Mr Surfacer) is allowed
for fixing flaws
Not making use of all the kit components such as side windows is permitted
Removal and correction of mould seams, ejector pin marks and flaws is
permitted and encouraged
The plastic tree or sprue on which the parts are moulded is not a kit
component and may not be used in this class unless specifically included
in the instructions
Kit instructions for the model must be made available to the judges
Class 2 - Detailer
All models that have changes or substitution of any of the original kit
components or have added hoses, wiring, photo-etched items, resin items,
metal foil trim or any other materials not supplied for installation as
per the kit instructions are considered DETAILED
GENERAL DIVISION
Cars and trucks in scales other than 1/24th and 1/25th, motorcycles, vehicles
with tracks and other types of land vehicles may be entered and will be
eligible for SPONSOR CHOICE AWARDS
This class may include awards such as the FORD DEALERS CHOICE, PARTS SOURCE
CHOICE, HOBBY WORLD CHOICE and so on. It is expected that an employee or
other representative of the sponsor will choose the winner with no
involvement by SMAS
All models in this division, whether Out-Of-The-Box or Detailed, are in the
same category
There will be no separate age categories for the GENERAL DIVISION
Models in the PRIZE DIVISION are also eligible for SPONSOR CHOICE AWARDS
Notes
Models that are pre-finished by the manufacturer, either with paint or decals,
will receive 0 (zero) points in the 'Finish' category
Diorama or other display bases will not exceed 24" by 24" of table top space.
Any number of models may be included in a display. Points will not be awarded
for the diorama or display base itself. 110v electrical power will not be
available for turntables, lighting or any similar electrical features.
Battery powered effects are permitted.
The Contest
The contest is open to all people attending the show (as part of their admission
cost) and also to participants in the main show. There is no extra fee
required to enter the contest
Entries will be accepted for registration from the show opening on Friday morning
until 10:00am Saturday morning. Because each model is judged on its own merits
and not by comparison to other entries, entrants are encouraged to register on
Friday so that judging may be done in a timely manner. Entries will be judged
as soon as possible after registration to eliminate any concerns about dust,
etc. affecting the presentation
Awards will be announced between 6pm and 8pm on Saturday evening. Models will
not be removed before 8:00pm Saturday evening. When each entry is registered
the entrant will receive a claim stub with the entry number. That claim
stub must be presented to the contest officials before any model is removed.
If a model cannot be removed at the designated time arrangements can be made
with SMAS for safe-keeping provided the entrant has a suitable container.
All models are displayed in the show at the entrant's risk. Every effort will
be made by the organizers to safeguard the models during the show but neither
the Draggins Rod & Custom Car Club nor the Scale Modellers Association of
Saskatoon will accept any liability for any loss or damage however caused.
