DATE: 30 April – 2 May 2010

LOCATION: Lietuvos mokinių informavimo ir techninės kūrybos centras, Žirmūnų str. 1b, Vilnius

RULES OF 2nd OPEN VILNIUS SCALE MODEL SHOW

1. The show is open to all modellers from Lithuania and abroad.
2. Show is free of charge for Youth age group participants (up to 13 years old). Entry fee for Junior (ages 14-18) and Senior (older than 19 years) age group participants ir 10 LTL. This fee is charged for a single participant and does not vary with number of models presented by him.
3. Modellers who want to participate in competition must register by e-mail konkursas@modeliuok.lt before 10 april 2010 and provide following data:
3.1 – First and last names;
3.2 – Age;
3.3 – Names, makers and scales of presented models.
Registration form is provided as downloadable PDF. Please print and fill it for every entered model, this will save time for you and contest hosts.

4. If modeller presents a cardmodel from printed magazine (e.g. „Modelik“), he must also provide original cover.
5. Organizers of this show are not deemed responsible for any violation of the laws of Lithuanian Republic by show participants. In cases of such violations participant can be banned from the show.
6. Award winning models of earlier Vilnius Scale Model Shows are not eligible for entry in subsequent Vilnius Scale Model Show competitions, but can be displayed in the exhibition.
7. Die-cast and pre-built models are not allowed to participate in the contest.
8. Modellers, who do not wish to participate in the contest, can display their models in exhibition.
9. Modellers will be divided into three age groups:
9.1 – Youth (up to 13 years old);
9.2 – Junior (ages 14-18);
9.3 – Senior (older than 19 years).
10. Single modeller can enter in an individual category with no more than three models. Number of categories to participate is not limited.
11. Contest in individual category takes place if there are no less than 3 participants in that category. If there are only 2 participants, only first place is awarded in that category. If there is only one participant, contest does not take place in that category and participant is awarded with acknowledgement.
12. One participant can be awarded only one place in individual category.
13. Organizers may expand, or consolidate categories if neccessary.
14. These rules are a subject of chang, but any such changes must be announced no less than 30 days before the show opening.

MODEL RATING AND AWARDS

1. Models will be rated and winning places nominated by jury.
2. IF model on a base with figures and/or accessories is entered in a non-diorama category, only the model itself will be judged.
3. Jury can decide to not award first place in individual category. In this case several second places can be awarded.
4. Every judge in jury will rate models according to principles, that will be announced beforehand. The judge cannot rate his own models.
5. Jury verdict is final and indisputable.
6. Contest winners will be awarded with certificates and prizes.

Judging principles for plastic models

First impression (max. 20 points)
Models are viewed from about 1,5 meters and first impression by the model, compared to other models in the same categorie is rated.

Build (max. 30 points)
Judges rate:
-    Quality of build;
-    Geometry and overall shape of the model.

Detail level (max. 15 points)
Judges rate:
-    Standard equipment, that is visible in actual subject during it‘s usual service (e.g. cockpit or wheel well detail, aerials etc.);
-    Optional equipment (e.g. underslung weaponry, fuel tanks, towing wehicles, ammunition boxes etc.).

Painting (max. 35 points)
Judges rate:
-    If model is painted accordingly to selected paint scheme;
-    Quality of paint job;
-    Quality of markings (decals).

Judging principles for card models

First impression (max. 20 points)
Models are viewed from about 1,5 meters and first impression by the model, compared to other models in the same categorie is rated.

Build (max. 40 points)
Judges rate:
-    Quality of build;
-    Geometry and overall shape of the model.

Detail level (max. 20 points)
Judges rate:
-    Standard equipment, that is visible in actual subject during it‘s usual service (e.g. cockpit or wheel well detail, aerials etc.);
-    Optional equipment (e.g. underslung weaponry, fuel tanks, towing wehicles, ammunition boxes etc.).

Painting (max. 20 points)
Judges rate:
-    Painting of parts edges and wisible unprinted areas, if model was not repainted;
-    Quality of overall paint job, if model was repainted;
-    Quality of markings (decals, if used), if model was repainted.

CATEGORIES

Participant age groups:

Youth (up to 13 years old);
Junior (ages 14-18);
Senior (older than 19 years).

Model categories:

Plastic models, aviation:

PA 1-1 – military aviation before 1925 (scales – 1/40 and bigger);
PA 1-2 – military aviation before 1925 (scales – 1/41 – 1/70);
PA 1-3 – military aviation before 1925 (scales – 1/71 – 1/90);
PA 1-4 – military aviation before 1925 (scales – 1/91 and smaller);

PA 2-1 – military aviation 1925 – 1946 (scales – 1/40 and bigger);
PA 2-2 – military aviation 1925 – 1946 (scales – 1/41 – 1/70);
PA 2-3 – military aviation 1925 – 1946 (scales – 1/71 – 1/90);
PA 2-4 – military aviation 1925 – 1946 (scales – 1/91 and smaller);

PA 3-1 – military aviation after 1947 (scales – 1/40 and bigger);
PA 3-2 – military aviation after 1947 (scales – 1/41 – 1/70);
PA 3-3 – military aviation after 1947 (scales – 1/71 – 1/90);
PA 3-4 – military aviation after 1947 (scales – 1/91 and smaller);

PA 4-1 – Civil aviation (sport, record breaking, passenger, cargo, special purpose) – single-engined aircraft and gliders (scales – 1/40 and bigger);
PA 4-2 – Civil aviation (sport, record breaking, passenger, cargo, special purpose) – single-engined aircraft and gliders (scales – 1/71 – 1/90);
PA 4-3 – Civil aviation (sport, record breaking, passenger, cargo, special purpose) – single-engined aircraft and gliders (scales – 1/91 and smaller);
PA 4-4 – Civil aviation (sport, record breaking, passenger, cargo, special purpose) – multi-engined aircraft (scales – 1/40 and bigger);
PA 4-5 – Civil aviation (sport, record breaking, passenger, cargo, special purpose) – multi-engined aircraft (scales – 1/71 – 1/90);
PA 4-6 – Civil aviation (sport, record breaking, passenger, cargo, special purpose) – multi-engined aircraft (scales – 1/91 and smaller);

PA 5-1 – Helicopters (scales 1/70 and bigger);
PA 5-2 – Helicopters (scales 1/71 and smaller).

Plastic models, military vehicles:

PK 1-1 – Tracked AFVs, including SPGs, before 1945 (scales – 1/30 and bigger);
PK 1-2 – Tracked AFVs, including SPGs, before 1945 (scales – 1/31 – 1/70);
PK 1-3 – Tracked AFVs, including SPGs, before 1945 (scales – 1/71 and smaller);

PK 2-1 – Tracked AFVs, including SPGs, after 1945 (scales – 1/30 and bigger);
PK 2-2 – Tracked AFVs, including SPGs, after 1945 (scales – 1/31 – 1/70);
PK 2-3 – Tracked AFVs, including SPGs, after 1945 (scales – 1/71 and smaller);

PK 3-1 – Wheeled and half-track military vehicles, before 1945 (scales – 1/30 and bigger);
PK 3-2 – Wheeled and half-track military vehicles, before 1945 (scales – 1/31 – 1/70);
PK 3-3 – Wheeled and half-track military vehicles, before 1945 (scales – 1/71 and smaller);

PK 4-1 – Wheeled and half-track military vehicles, after 1945 (scales – 1/30 and bigger);
PK 4-2 – Wheeled and half-track military vehicles, after 1945 (scales – 1/31 – 1/70);
PK 4-3 – Wheeled and half-track military vehicles, after 1945 (scales – 1/71 and smaller);

PK 5-1 – Unarmed military vehicles (trucks, tractors etc.), before 1945 (scales – 1/30 and bigger);
PK 5-2 – Unarmed military vehicles (trucks, tractors etc.), before 1945 (scales – 1/31 – 1/70);
PK 5-3 – Unarmed military vehicles (trucks, tractors etc.), before 1945 (scales – 1/71 and smaller);

PK 6-1 – Unarmed military vehicles (trucks, tractors etc.), after 1945 (scales – 1/30 and bigger);
PK 6-2 – Unarmed military vehicles (trucks, tractors etc.), after 1945 (scales – 1/31 – 1/70);
PK 6-3 – Unarmed military vehicles (trucks, tractors etc.), after 1945 (scales – 1/71 and smaller);

PK 7-1 – Artillery (scales – 1/30 and bigger);
PK 7-2 – Artillery (scales – 1/31 – 1/70);
PK 7-3 – Artillery (scales – 1/71 and smaller);

PK 8 – Other military vehicles (railway guns, armored trains etc.).

Plastic models, civil vehicles:

PT 1-1 – Touring sports cars (scales – 1/26 and bigger);
PT 1-2 – Touring sports cars (scales – 1/25 – 1/40);
PT 1-3 – Touring sports cars (scales – 1/41 and smaller);
PT 2-1 – Other sports cars – Formulas, buggies etc. (scales – 1/26 and bigger);
PT 2-2 – Other sports cars – Formulas, buggies etc. (scales – 1/25 – 1/40);
PT 2-3 – Other sports cars – Formulas, buggies etc. (scales – 1/41 and smaller);

PT 3-1 – Trucks (scales – 1/26 and bigger);
PT 3-2 – Trucks (scales – 1/25 – 1/40);
PT 3-3 – Trucks (scales – 1/41 and smaller);

PT 4-1 – Road cars (scales – 1/26 and bigger);
PT 4-2 – Road cars (scales – 1/25 – 1/40);
PT 4-3 – Road cars (scales – 1/41 and smaller);

PT 5-1 – Passenger vehicles (scales – 1/26 and bigger);
PT 5-2 – Passenger vehicles (scales – 1/25 – 1/40);
PT 5-3 – Passenger vehicles (scales – 1/41 and smaller);

PT 6 – Bikes (all scales);
PT 7 – Railway (all scales).

Plastic models, ships:

PL 1-1 – Sailing ships with three and more masts (all scales);
PL 1-2 – Other sailing ships (all scales);
PL 2-1 – Powered military ships (scales – 1/400 and bigger);
PL 2-2 – Powered military ships (scales – 1/401 and smaller);
PL 3-1 – Submarines (scales – 1/200 and bigger);
PL 3-2 – Submarines (scales – 1/201 and smaller);
PL 4-1 – Civil ships (scales – 1/200 and bigger);
PL 4-2 – Civil ships (scales – 1/201 and smaller).

Figurines:

PF 1-1 – Unmounted (scales – 1/30 and bigger);
PF 1-2 – Unmounted (scales – 1/31 – 1/70);
PF 1-3 – Unmounted (scales – 1/71 and smaller);
PF 2-1 – Mounted (scales – 1/30 and bigger);
PF 2-2 – Mounted (scales – 1/31 – 1/70);
PF 2-3 – Mounted (scales – 1/71 and smaller);
PF 3 – Fictional characters (all scales);
PF 4 – Bust (all scales).

Dioramas:

PD 1 – Dioramas (all scales).

Other plastic models:
PX 1 – Real space;
PX 2 – Projects and hypothetic paintjobs of actual objects;
PX 3 – Movie, literature and game characters, that do not fit in „Figurines“ category;
PX 4 – Animals;
PX 5 – Buildings;
PX 6 – Models, that do not fit in other categories.

Card models, aviation:

KA 1 – Military aircraft;
KA 2 – Civil aircraft (sport, record breaking, passenger, cargo, special purpose etc.);
KA 3 – Helicopters.

Card models, military vehicles:

KK 1 – Tracked AFVs, including SPGs;
KK 2 – Wheeled and half-track military vehicles;
KK 3 – Unarmed military vehicles (trucks, tractors etc.);
KK 4 – Artillery;
KK 5 – Other military vehicles (railway guns, armored trains etc.).

Card models, civil vehicle:

KT 1 – Sport cars;
KT 2 – Trucks;
KT 3 – Road cars;
KT 4 – Passenger vehicles;
KT 5 – Bikes;
KT 6 – Railway vehicles.

Card models, ships:

KL 1-1 – Sailing ships with three and more masts (all scales);
KL 1-2 – Other sailing ships (all scales);
KL 2-1 – Powered military ships (scales – 1/200 and bigger);
KL 2-2 – Powered military ships (scales – 1/201 and smaller);
KL 3 – Submarines (all scales);
KL 4-1 – Civil ships (scales – 1/200 and bigger);
KL 4-2 – Civil ships (scales – 1/201 and smaller).

Dioramas:

KD 1 – Dioramas (all scales).

Other card models:

KX 1 – Real space;
KX 2 – Movie, literature and game characters;
KX 3 – Animals;
KX 4 – Buildings;
KX 5 – Models, that do not fit in other categories.

Scratchbuilt models:

OB – Sailing ships;
OL – Other ships;
OX – Models, that do not fit in other categories.

Special awards:

Best of show;
Best card model of the exhibition;
Best plastic model of the exhibition;
Best scratchbuilt model of the exhibition;
Best of show, people‘s choice;
Youngest participant of the show;
Best of show, female modeller;
Best lithuanian military model of show.