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Competition & Rules

The model competition opens at 10:00am on Saturday 19th September, and the entry fee for the competition remains at £2 for each model entered, payable to the Competition Room Registrar outside the competition room. This is located in the Channel Suite on the lower level. Juniors (up to 16 years of age next birthday) do not pay to enter the competition.

Please be aware that there is no advance registration facility for competition models at Euro Militaire. Closing time for competition entries is 15:00 on Saturday 19th September when the competition room closes for judging to take place. Models must remain in place for judging on the Saturday and up to the prize giving ceremony on the Sunday 20th September that begins at approximately 16:00.

  1. Competition Classes for Euro Militaire 2009
  2. Definitions
  3. Conditions of Entry

Competition Classes for Euro Militaire 2009

Class 1 PAINTED Single Foot Figures (Up to 65mm)
Class 2 PAINTED Single Foot Figures (Over 65mm)
Class 3 PAINTED Single Mounted Figures (All scales)
Class 4 CONVERTED/SCRATCH BUILT Single Foot Figures (Up to 65mm)
Class 5 CONVERTED/SCRATCH BUILT Single Foot Figures (Over 65mm)
Class 6 CONVERTED/SCRATCH BUILT Single Mounted Figures (Up to 65mm)
Class 7 CONVERTED/SCRATCH BUILT Single Mounted Figures (Over 65mm)
Class 8 VIGNETTES Groups of up to three figures on foot or mounted, of any scale, on a single scenic base; additional animals may be included.
Class 9 DIORAMAS Groups of four or more figures of any scale on a single scenic base, additional animals may be included. The dimensions of the base (not the scenic dressing or objects on it) are not to exceed 61cm x 61cm (24 inches x 24 inches), because of available table display space.
Class 10 BOXED DIORAMAS A scene containing fully round figures up to 120mm cased in a shadow or light box with scenic backdrop, lighting, etc. The box may not be used to display unrelated single figures; a story must be told. The dimensions of the box are not to exceed 61cm (24 inches) in length, 6lcm (24 inches) in depth and 61cm (24 inches) in height.
Class 11 PAINTED MILITARY BUSTS (Up to 1:4 Scale) For commercial military busts. (See Class 12 for Converted/Scratch Built Military busts)
Class 12 MISCELLANEOUS MILITARY FIGURES For true military or paramilitary entries (figures, vignettes, dioramas, etc.,) not conforming to any of the previous classes. However, restrictions on base still apply. Converted or scratch built military busts ARE ACCEPTABLE in this Class.
Class 13 SINGLE MILITARY VEHICLE KITS For single, commercially produced military vehicle models built from kits only, up to 1:16 scale. Models must not be converted in any way and built straight from the box. Models may be embellished or detailed with home-produced or commercially available accessories, but the basic mark or type of model in the kit must not be changed. (Related figures can be included, but only if these are supplied in the kit.) Converted or scratch built models ARE NOT eligible for this class.
Class 14 CONVERTED/SCRATCH BUILT MILITARY VEHICLES For single converted kit or scratch built models only and made from any material, up to and including 1:16 scale. (The judges will not take any related figures or base embellishments into account.)
Class 15 MILITARY VEHICLE DIORAMAS For military vehicle kits, converted, or scratch built models up to 1:32 scale in a diorama setting on a scenic base with figures and/or animals. Base dimensions NOT to exceed 61cm x 61cm (24ins x 24ins) because of available table display space.
Class 16 MILITARY VEHICLE ‘VIGNETTES’ For Military vehicle kits, converted or scratch built models up to 1:32 scale on a scenic base with figures/ and or animals. Base dimensions NOT to exceed 25cm x 25cm (10ins x 10ins).
Class 17a PAINTED SINGLE FLAT FIGURES for painted traditional flat figures (‘zinnfiguren’) of any scale, cast in metal alloy from a master engraved in slate.
Class 17b

PAINTED SINGLE BAS RELIEF FIGURES for figures derived from an engraved mould or sculptured master and cast in any material.

Both 17a.and 17b.are for a single engraved and cast figures, with or without a mount, presented on an unadorned base, in a frame or mounted on a plain backdrop. THIS CLASS EXCLUDES MULTIPLE FIGURES ON A COMMON CASTING.
Class 18a PAINTED FLAT FIGURE GROUPS for groups of two or more painted traditional flat figures (‘zinnfiguren’) any of any scale, cast in metal alloy from a master engraved in slate.
Class 18b

PAINTED BAS RELIEF FIGURE GROUPS for figures derived from an engraved mould or sculptured master and cast in any material.

Both 18a.and 18b.are for groups of engraved and cast figures, with or without a mount, presented on an unadorned base, in a frame or mounted on a plain backdrop. THIS CLASS INCLUDES MULTIPLE FIGURES ON A COMMON CASTING, but not presented on a base or in a boxed diorama (i.e. free standing) as to which see Class 19.
Class 19 FLAT/BAS RELIEF FIGURE DIORAMAS for groups of four or more engraved and cast flat figures or moulded and cast bas-relief figures of any scale. Must be presented on a scenic base or as a boxed diorama. Bases are limited to 61cm x 61cm x 61cm (24ins x 24ins x 24ins).
Class 20 PAINTED SINGLE CIVILIAN for single foot or mounted figures. A figure may have more than one related animal. Full figures are limited to a maximum of 120mm. COMMERCIAL CIVILIAN BUSTS ARE ACCEPTABLE IN THIS CLASS AND MAY EXCEED 120MM/1:16 SCALE. ‘Girlie’, risqué, horror and military subjects are NOT eligible and will be disqualified if entered.
Class 21 CONVERTED SCRATCH BUILT SINGLE CIVILIAN for converted/scratch built single foot or mounted figures. A figure may have more than one related animal. Full figures are limited to 120mm. CONVERTED /SCRATCH BUILT CIVILIAN BUSTS ARE ACCEPTABLE IN THIS CLASS AND MAY EXCEED 120MM/1:16 SCALE. ‘Girlie’, risqué, horror and military subjects are NOT eligible and will be disqualified if entered.
Class 22 MISCELLANEOUS CIVILIAN for multiple foot or mounted figures displayed as vignettes, dioramas and boxed dioramas on a scenic base, but base size restrictions apply. Credit will be given to scratch built or converted figures included in the work. ‘Girlie’, risqué, horror and military subjects are NOT eligible and will be disqualified if entered.
Class 23 PAINTED FANTASY for single or multiple foot or mounted figures and creatures including vignettes, dioramas and boxed dioramas on a scenic base, but base size restrictions apply as in other Classes. A figure or creature may have more than one related animal, but scale is limited to 120mm because of available display space. ANATOMICAL ACCURACY AND REALISM ARE NOT REQUIREMENTS IN THIS CLASS. COMMERCIAL FANTASY BUSTS (ANY REASONABLE SCALE) MAY BE ENTERED.
Class 24 CONVERTED/SCRATCH BUILT FANTASY for single or multiple foot or mounted figures and creatures including vignettes, dioramas and boxed dioramas on a scenic base, but base size restrictions apply as in other Classes. A figure or creature may have more than one related animal, but scale is limited to 120mm because of available display space. ANATOMICAL ACCURACY AND REALISM ARE NOT REQUIREMENTS IN THIS CLASS. Competitors are advised to submit ‘evidence’ (sic) of the extent of conversion or scratch building to gain maximum credit for their work. CONVERTED/SCRATCH BUILT FANTASY BUSTS (ANY REASONABLE SCALE) MAY BE ENTERED.
Class 25 JUNIOR DISPLAY MODELS for modellers up to and including 16 years of age on their last birthday.

DEFINITIONS

‘Painted’ - In the Class title means it is a painting class. Improvements, conversions and scratch built work are allowed, but WILL NOT be taken into account.

‘Converted/ Scratch Built’ - ‘Converted’ means work carried out to change a commercially available product so substantially that it is different in concept to the original. In figure classes the term includes the use of commercial heads, body parts and accessories (a ‘composite’ figure) provided the majority of the work apparent in the finished piece is still that of the competitor and is not a ‘kit’. A vehicle model is deemed ‘converted’ if a significant portion of it has been rebuilt to change it to another type, mark, version, etc., or if extensive corrections have been made using plastic, photo etched brass, resin or white metal parts to replace kit parts.

‘Scratch Built’ - Original work that has every part created by the competitor. Particular credit will be given by the judges to the extent and difficulty of scratch building and conversion work, and competitors are advised to submit any notes and illustrations on work they have carried out, where possible with pre-paint finish photographs.

‘Evidence’ - The competitor is urged to demonstrate work content by submitting legible notes (in English) and/or photographs, to ensure that the extent of conversion or scratch building is taken into account.

‘Mounted’ - Includes a related rider standing with his mount. ‘Mount’ includes any animal normally ridden by a soldier/warrior, e.g. horse, camel, elephant, mule, etc....

‘Military Vehicles’ - Includes Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs), soft skinned military vehicles and artillery.

‘Military’ - The armed forces and auxiliary formations of any country or period, including tribal warriors, Native Americans, Samurai, etc.

‘Civilian’ - The non-military peoples of any country or period. Despite ‘bearing arms’ civilians includes, pirates, western gunfighters/cowboys, police, gladiators, etc. Civilian figures are allowed in:

  1. All Flat and Bas Relief Classes
  2. Classes 20, 21 & 22
  3. Military Vignettes and Dioramas provided they are accessories or incidental to the principal military content of the piece

‘Figure’ - A complete human military figure (except where busts or where civilian or fantasy figures and creatures are specified or allowed) with or without associated animal.

‘Bust’ - A sculpture of the upper part of the human body, including head, neck, and shoulders.

‘Flat/Bas Relief’ - A casting in low relief derived from an engraved mould or sculptured master, specifically EXCLUDING work on a plain or wholly flat ground (e.g. art paintings and miniatures).

CONDITIONS

  1. Models entered in Competition must remain on show until 4pm on Sunday.
  2. The sponsors of Euro Militaire reserve the right to photograph any model entered in the Competition (or placed on exhibition) with a view to publication or appearance in promotional literature.
  3. The organizers reserve the right to withdraw or disqualify any entry if they consider it to be in any respect offensive or in bad taste and to withdraw any Class, which in their judgment is under-subscribed.
  4. Postal entries CANNOT AND WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED under any circumstances.
  5. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE OWNED BY AND BE THE WORK OF THE COMPETING ARTIST(S)
  6. THE REGISTRATION OF EACH ENTRY MUST BE IN THE TRUE NAME OF THE COMPETING ARTIST. IF MORE THAN ONE ARTIST, THE TRUE NAMES OF ALL OF THE ARTISTS MUST BE GIVEN.
  7. ENTRIES MAY BE MADE BY PROXY PROVIDED SUCH ENTRIES ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A NOTE OF AUTHORIZATION SIGNED AND DATED BY THE ABSENT COMPETING ARTIST(S).
  8. PROXY ENTRIES NOT ACCOMPANIED BY SUCH AUTHORIZATION WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
  9. PROXY NOTES MUST BE DELIVERED TO THE CHIEF JUDGE BEFORE JUDGING COMMENCES.
  10. COLLECTORS MAY NOT ENTER THE COMPETITION, BUT PIECES FROM THEIR COLLECTIONS ARE WELCOME FOR EXHIBITION.
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