SUPERCON CONTEST RULES

1)   Supercon is open to anyone who wishes to enter. It is not necessary to be a  member of either the International Plastic Modelers Society or the IPMS Fort   Worth Scale Modelers. Membership in either or both organizations is encouraged.

2)   The restriction to limit the contest to plastic models is not in effect. Any  model from any commercial kit may be used. Flying models are ineligible.

3)   All models must be the sole effort of the individual whose name is on the  registration sheet. Proxy entries will be allowed at the normal registration   fees.

4)   Adult assistance is not allowed in the Junior categories (ages 11 - 14). Adult  assistance in Children's categories (age 10 & under) Is allowed as long  as a full explanation defining the assistance and signed by the assisting  adult accompanies the model.

5)   Any model which has won a first prize or better in a previous Supercon is  ineligible for competition.

6)   Dioramas: Bases will be allowed In all categories and will not be considered  in judging except in the diorama classes. A base may simulate the surface on  which the prototype would be found; however, nothing other than the surface   may be used. Aircraft and vehicles may rest on simulated ground or paving,   and aircraft requiring beaching gear or dollies may be so equipped. Ships may  be displayed in simulated water (no dry docks). The base may not be the  dominant feature of the entry, and may be only slightly larger than the   perimeter of the model. The contest chairman and judges reserve the right to   exclude over sized bases. Models may Include the primary crew figure and one additional figure in a non-action pose. The addition of other figures or  equipment outside the model will make the model a diorama. Dioramas are not   only judged on their technical merit, but also on the strength of the theme   or story they represent.

7)   The contest chairman will be the final authority as to placement of  questionable entries, applicable categories, placement of unusual scales and   diorama questions.

8)   Categories may be added or deleted by the contest chairman or his alternate.

9)   Juniors are defined as ages 11 through 14, and children are defined as age 10 and under. Either group may elect to compete in a higher age group, but all   models must be entered in that age group.

10)   Box Stock: any kit that is commercially available. Decals may be used from any source. Only those details shown in the kit instructions may be added,   such as biplane rigging if the instructions show the rigging, etc. Absolutely   no other details may be added; no drilling out, thinning or panel line  scoring except to restore those lost in sanding or fining. Kit instructions  must be furnished at the time of registration and left on the table by the   model for all entries in this category.

11)   Judging will be by a conference of judges known to be fair and competent

12)   Additional documentation is encouraged to provide the judges with information  concerning modifications, corrections, details, etc. Space is limited to 1/4 x 9 x 12. No exceptions.

13)   Aircraft conversions: any change from single-place to two-place, or a change   from two-place to single- place. Any total replacement of a major structure by either vacuformed or other materials (must be scratch built, not   aftermarket conversion). Minor conversions allowed in regular classes - minor   changes to structure (less than 25%). Added ECM, antennas, etc. Multiple   versions offered in original kit.

14)   Armor conversions: total structural replacement or major structural addition   by molded or other material. Minor conversions allowed in regular classes -  minor changes to structure.

15)   Detailing with the use of aftermarket components will be allowed In regular   classes.

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