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Contest Categories

*** Contest Categories are subject to change, but will be finalized by July, 2026. This category list is mostly correct, but minor changes may occur as we continue to plan. But, you can start planning your builds according to this list.

*** SPONSORS ***

Each Class is Sponsored and will be awarded a "Best Of Class" trophy. Each category within each class is also Sponsored and will be awarded a "Best of Category" trophy. 

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Sponsors for each Class and Category will be posted here soon - and each Sponsor's Logo will be listed on the actual trophy itself as well.  Contact us at info@model-con.com if you are interested in sponsoring a trophy.

CLASS A: AIRCRAFT

A1. Prop-driven: 1/72 and smaller

A2. Prop-driven: 1/48 and larger

A3. Jet-propelled: 1/72 and smaller

A4. Jet-propelled: 1/48 and larger

A5. Rotary-wing; all scales (helicopters, auto-gyros and similar)

A6. Junior aircraft: all subjects and scales

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CLASS B: ARMOR 

B1. All 1/48 and smaller, fully tracked vehicles, all eras

B2. All 1/48 and smaller semi-tracked, wheeled vehicles, and artillery, all eras

B3. All1/35 and larger, fully tracked vehicles, all eras

B4. All 1/35 and larger, semi-tracked, wheeled vehicles, and artillery, all eras

B5. All 1/16 or larger military vehicles, all eras.

B6. Junior armor: all subjects and scales

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CLASS C: AUTOMOTIVE 

C1. Factory stock: all scales

C2. Custom cars: all scales

C3. Out of Box: all scales (instruction sheet required)

C4. Curbside: all scales

C5. Street rods and street customs: all scales

C6. Competition, Straight line and Closed circuit: all scales

C7. Trucks: all scales

C8. Motorcycles: all scales

C9. Junior automotive: all subjects and scales

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CLASS D: SHIPS

D1. Age of Sails: All sailing ships, all scales, all eras

D2. Age of Power: All powered vessels, commerce, or combatant, all scales, all eras

D3. Submarines: All scales, all eras

D4. Junior Ships: all subjects and scales

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CLASS E: FIGURES

E1. Historical, dismounted, and mounted, all scales

E2. Bust, all scales

E3. Science Fiction (Non-Mecha), Fantasy, TV, Movie, and Monsters, all scales

E4. Gaming figures or pieces, all scales used in board and table gaming such as Warhammer, D&D, etc.

E5. Dinosaurs, animals, and other, all scales

E6. Junior Figures: all subjects and scales

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CLASS F: SCIENCE FICTION 

F1. Space vehicles, satellites, and rockets, all scales

F2. Science Fiction vehicles, spaceships, props, etc.; all scales.

F3. Gundam, all scales

F4. Non Gundam Mecha, all scales

F5. Junior Science: all subjects and scales

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CLASS G: FACTUAL SPACE VEHICLES, SCIENCE

G1. Factual Space Vehicles, Manned, all scales

G2. Factual Space Vehicles, Unmanned, all scales

G3. Factual Space Vehicles, Juniors, Manned and Unmanned, all scales

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CLASS H: DIORAMAS AND VIGNETTES

H1. Dioramas military, all scales

H2. Dioramas non-military, all scales

H3. Vignettes military: all scales

H4. Vignettes non-military, all scales

H5. Junior Diorama/Vignettes, all scales

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CLASS I: TRAINS

I1. Engines and Locomotives, all scales

I2. Rolling stock, all scales

I3. Military type engines and rolling stock, all scales

I4. Junior trains, engines, rolling stock, military types, all scales

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CLASS J: MISCELLANEOUS

J1. Humor in Modeling, such as Toon kits, Egg kits, Minions, etc. all scales

J2. Catch all: Any entry not covered in other categories.​

 

MASTER CLASS (See Contest Rules for Eligibility Details. Models in this class not eligible for Special Awards)

K1. Aircraft

K2. Armor

K3. Automotive

K4. Ships

K5. Figures

K6. Science and Science Fiction

K7. Dioramas/Vignettes

K8. Miscellaneous​

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DISPLAY ONLY (Not Judged, No Awards, FREE To Enter)

L1. Aircraft

L2. Armor

L3. Automotive

L4. Ships

L5. Figures

L6. Science and Science Fiction

L7. Dioramas/Vignettes

L8. Miscellaneous

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SPECIAL AWARDS

ModelCon EagleQuest will feature several Special Theme Awards all with unique trophies provided by the Sponsor of each Special Theme Category. 

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S1. Best Show Theme: "Moving The World"


Sponsored by Chattanooga Scale Modelers
 

Moving The World means, if it carried cargo of any size we want it! From a dog with a pack to a super tanker, from a C-47 to the sci-fi space freighter and everything in between. Cargo carriers make the world go round so let's see what you've got!
 

S2. Best Spirit of Petty

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Sponsored by Chattanooga Scale Modelers

 

The Chattanooga Scale Modelers was founded by Lynn Petty. Lynn loves 1/72 Aircraft. So, the "Best Spirit of Petty" will be Lynn's favorite 1/72 plane in the contest!

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S3Best Tamiya Model

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Sponsored by Tamiya USA

 

Tamiya USA will be giving out the award for the "Best Tamiya Model" at the contest. 

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S4Best World of Armor

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Sponsored by World Of Armor

 

World of Armor Theme Award Details To Be Announced. 

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S5. Master Chief Danielson Award

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Sponsored by Song of The South Farms

 

Master Chief Danielson Award Details To Be Announced. 

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S6. Best Spirit of Verlinden

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Sponsored by Francois Verlinden

 

Best Spirit of Verlinden Award Details To Be Announced. 

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S7TBA

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S8TBA

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S9. TBA

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S10TBA

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S11TBA

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S12TBA

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S13TBA

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S14TBA

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S15TBA

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S16TBA

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S17TBA

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S18TBA

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S19TBA

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S20TBA

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* Information on More Special Awards for Theme Categories & Their Sponsors Coming Soon.

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