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Contest & Display Rules

Eligibility

  • ModelCon EagleQuest is open to everyone. Contest models are entered by completing registration and model entry forms. Registration is available HERE (coming soon).

  • Absentee/Proxy entries will be accepted if registered under the builder’s name. Full registration fees apply.

  • All entries except Group entries must be the sole work of the individual whose name is on the model entry form.

  • Entries may be made of any material, i.e., plastic, wood, metal, paper or any combination thereof.

  • Preassembled entries will not be allowed in any Category. This includes die cast, pre-assembled display models, toys and/or professional engineering models or builder’s models as well as Legos, Bricks, Cobi, etc.

  • Models that have won previous standard Category awards at other shows (including IPMS/Nationals, AMPS/Nationals or respective regionals, etc.) are encouraged to be entered at ModelCon EagleQuest. Models that have won “Best Of Class” or Special Awards are encouraged to enter the Master Class competition.

  • Group Builds.

    • A Group must have five (5) or more models.

    • Each model in a Group is judged on its own merits, see Contest Judging below. The Group, as a whole, is not judged.

    • Group Builds must be identified to the Head Judge no later than December 31 of the year preceding the show.

  • Collections.

    • A collection is considered a single entry containing five (5) or more models.

    • The collection theme must be listed on the model entry form in the Remarks Section.

    • All models in a collection must be closely associated and/or related with the collection theme.

    • A collection is eligible for the standard G-S-B award.

    • The collection Class and Category can be found at: model-con.com/contest. 

  • Juniors.

    • Juniors are defined as 16 years of age and younger.

    • Junior entrants may choose to enter any or all their models in regular Categories. Models entered in regular Categories are not eligible for Junior awards.

    • Junior modelers may be supervised and/or coached by an adult during the building process. However, the adult cannot assemble, complete or re-do any part of the model.

    • There is an exception to the age limit for entrants who are intellectually challenged. The parent or guardian of such an individual can request Junior status with an email to the Head Judge. The email must be received by the Head Judge no later than two (2) weeks prior to the show.

  • INAPPROPRIATE MODELS - Any model considered to be inappropriate or offensive to generally acknowledged social standards of taste and acceptability will be removed. The Chattanooga Scale Modelers Head Judge shall be the sole arbiter in determining if a model is inappropriate or offensive. We believe this statement is self explanatory. If you have a question about your model being permitted to be displayed, please contact us ahead of time at info@model-con.com with pictures of your model.​

Contest Categories

  • The Entrant will determine the Class and Category of each Contest or Display Only entry.

  • The Chief and Head Judges reserve the right to move entries to another Class and/or Category if such a move is clearly warranted. All such moves will be made following a reasonable effort to notify the entrant.

  • Contest Classes and Categories can be found HERE.  

Contest Judging

  • Contest judging will take place at the end of each contest day when the doors are closed to the public.

  • Contest models must remain in place on contest tables for the duration of the contest and should not be removed until the award ceremony is concluded. Failure to adhere to this rule will result in forfeiture of any award(s).

  • Display Only models may be withdrawn anytime at the discretion of the entrant.

  • Awards not redeemed/accepted by an entrant will remain in the sole possession of Chattanooga Scale Modelers and will not be mailed or delivered to the entrant.

  • Judging will follow the Open Judging methodology where each contest model will be judged on its own merit. Open Judging award levels are Gold-Silver-Bronze. See the additional awards available at model-con.com/contest.

  • Judging shall be conducted using the guidelines set forth by Chattanooga Scale Modelers. In summary the following shall apply:

    • The ModelCon EagleQuest Judging Guidelines will be used for all Categories except Master Class. See the Judging Guidelines at Model-Con.com.

    • Head Judges will determine Best of Category and Best of Class awards.

    • A team made of Class Head Judges will review the “Best of Class” winners to select the “Best of Show” award. The team will also select “Best Show Theme” and other Special Awards which are listed at model-con.com/contest. 

    • Various Special Awards may be selected by a celebrity judge, a sponsor judge or a judge as selected by the Head Judge.

  • Master Class​

    • Models that have previously won Best of Show, Best Show Theme, “Best of  Class” or equivalent may compete in the Master Class. Since ModelCon EagleQuest judging is completed the evening of the last show day, models in in the current show cannot compete in Master Class this year but are more than welcome for next year’s show.

    • Modelers who won high level awards as mentioned above but have withdrawn from competition due to contest rules or personal choice may enter Master Class.

    • Contest registration and model entry forms as well as contest fees apply.

    • Proof of the model’s qualification is required at registration and may be displayed by the entry.

    • All entrants in the standard contest will have the opportunity to choose their favorite Master Class Model by electronic voting.

    • The Master Class Model receiving the most votes wins.

    • Note: Previous winners of a Master Class Award are ineligible for any award but are always welcome to be a Display Only model.

  • Models will not be picked up during the judging process unless deemed necessary by the Class Head Judge.

    • Reasonable effort will be made to contact affected contestants prior to any large-scale relocation or handling of affected entries.

    • Models may be gently repositioned by the judges to allow access to entry forms, visibility of other entries, or to facilitate placement of models on the viewing tables without said notification.

  • Dust covers, display cases/enclosures, etc. must be removed prior to judging. A reasonable attempt to judge a model with a cover will be made but the judges will not remove any covers and may elect to pass on a model with a cover.

  • All judges' decisions are final. Period – END OF STORY. Any attempt to influence the judges will result in immediate disqualification of the contestant's entries.

Contest Judging

  • Display Only models are for viewing only and will not be judged.

  • Display Only models are free for display and do not require registration or model entry forms.

  • While Display Only models do not require registration or contest fees, General Admission fees will be charged to the entrant.

  • The entrant will place their model(s) in the designated Class/Category area(s) on the tables marked “Display Only”. Find Class and Category designations at HERE.

Disclaimer

No liability for loss or damage to contest entries is implied or assumed by International Plastic Modeler’s Society / USA (IPMS/USA), Armor Modeling and Preservaton Society (AMPS), Chattanooga Scale Modelers Association, the Chattanooga Convention Center, ModelCon EagleQuest Show Sponsors, Squadron MMD, EagleQuest or the contest judges. The aforementioned assumes no liability or responsibility in case of accidents involving attendees, equipment, merchandise, models, or displays or for property lost, stolen, or damaged during the show.

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