THE 2018 VIRGINIA SHOOTOUT MODEL CONTEST 

SATURDAY AUGUST 11th 2018

SALEM CIVIC CENTER

RULES

   The contest is open to ALL modelers. IPMS membership is NOT required. If you are not a member, we definately encourage you to join. Absentee entries are permitted and should be entered in the absentee’s name. Models are entered solely at the entrant’s risk.  IPMS/ROANOKE, IPMS/USA, The Rail Yard Hobby Shop, the Judge's, or the Salem Civic Center do not assume any liability for loss or damage to any model. Entry into the contest is regarded as agreement to these terms.

1) Each entry must be constructed completely by the registrant named on the entry form. You may not enter additional models after you have entered the display area.

2) Models may be displayed on a base of REASONABLE size. Bases will not be judged in any category except Dioramas. Any entry which, by virtue of its base or setting, depicts a story or theme, must be entered in a Diorama category. If you have an unusually LARGE entry you need to contact one of the names above before AUGUST 9th so as to have adequate table space available. Failure to contact one of the names above may result in unavailable table space for your model.

3) The Contest Registration Committee will assist in determining an entry’s class at the time of registration, BUT the final determination rests with the HEAD JUDGE. The decision of the HEAD JUDGE is FINAL.. Categories may be combined or split at the discretion of the HEAD JUDGE.

4) Any attempt by the builder to influence the judge’s decision will result in disqualification of all entries by that modeler.

5) To be eligible for the Club Award points, the name of your respective IPMS Chapter MUST be written on your entry form or NO points will be awarded for that particular model.

6) Any factory pre-painted or pre-built model entry will be judged on a "degree of difficulty" basis. The judges will consider the amount of work and effort involved to determine the awards.

7) The Chief Judge will be from IPMS/Roanoke. All of the Head Category Judge’s will be from other IPMS Chapters. The judging teams will be made up of members from various IPMS Chapters. No judge may rule on a category in which he/she is entered.

8) In the Automotive Categories, Slammer & Curbside, models may not display an engine. Displaying engines in these classes defeats the purpose of these categories.

9) For Out-of-Box Awards: Any aftermarket decals may be used or you may paint insignias or markings. Bare Metal Foil  is considered a decal. IPMS/USA “Out of Box” rules will apply here fully. Instructions should be made available for the judge’s to look at if need be.