Contest Rules
- The contest is open to all modelers;
membership in IPMS/USA is not required to
enter.
- Model registration closes promptly at
1:00PM. Once the registration desk closes no
more models will be allowed in to the contest.
- The contest is open to all models except
those receiving an award (Gold, Silver or Bronze medal)
at a previous TRICON event. Previous award winning
models can be used as part of a diorama.
Models that have received awards at any other show
or contest can be entered at TRICON.
- The Contest Chairman may decline to accept
an entry that is considered offensive, lewd,
or in poor taste, or otherwise in violation of
IPMS USA
Rule 5
. Decisions of the
Contest Chairman are final.
- Entries may be made of any material and
may use any commercial parts or materials.
- Pre-painted models are only allowed in the
Junior category.
- Dust covers can be left on during judging,
however it may put the model at a
disadvantage if it limits the judges ability
to see and evaulate the model.
- Categories: Because TRICON is an Open
Judged event there are relatively few
categories and the right category to enter a
model in is usually obvious. The Contest
Chairman will decide if an entry is in the
wrong class and ask for the entrant to move
it. If the model is not moved it will not be
judged.
- Dioramas and bases: A single model on a
base that is not significantly larger than the
model itself, and where the base does not
obstruct the view of the model can be entered
in a
regular
category regardless of any
additional groundwork, structure, figures,
etc. on the base, but the base and extras
will not be judged. The same model can be
entered in the Diorama category where the base
and storyline of the piece will be
judged. A base that is significantly larger
than a model, or that blocks the view of the
model (e.g. a partially buried or overgrown
vehicle) must be entered in the Diorama
category.
- Models are judged using the IPMS USA
guidelines, and ranked into
Gold/Silver/Bronze/No-Award using the criteria
developed by Three Rivers IPMS. As in all IPMS
events, the emphasis of judging is basic
construction and finishing. Scratchbuilding,
super detailing, accurization, etc. are only
considered for models that first demonstrate a
high level of basic craftsmanship.
- Models will not be picked up during the
judging process, but may be gently moved
around the table top for better visibility. If
your model is displayed on a base, please
leave a note indicating if the model is
or is not attached to the base
- All visible areas of the model will be
judged. Judges may use flashlights and dental
mirrors to improve visibility and non-contact
measuring tools to check for straightness and
level, but are not to use magnifying devices
of any type.
- All judges decisions are final. Any
attempts by a contestant to influence the
judging will result in immediate
disqualification of all the contestant's
entries.
- Three Rivers IPMS, its members, agents,
and officers assume 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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