Modeling for Competition: Picking the Kit

[Gator]

I've got this on order. It has the markings for VMA-214 Blacksheep.

 

[moon puppy]

Just found out there is going to be a local IPMS competition every year from now on.

That's fantastic Dave, you should get involved with them.

 

[MrT]

Do the Cougar. You can add whatever you like.

B)

I just want to make sure about something Does IPMS rules not say it has to be OOB with only aftermarket beeing decals?

Just found out there is going to be a local IPMS competition every year from now on.

Here is what the rules say:

1. OUT-OF-THE-BOX entries will be governed by the
following rules:

A. KITS. Any commercially available kit may be used.
The number of categories incorporating Out-ofthe-
Box awards will be determined by the Host
Chapter and the National Contest Committee.

B. FINISH. All finishing techniques are allowed.
Decals other than those included with the kit may
be used. Insignia, markings, and instrument
panels may be hand-painted instead of decaled.
Weathering is permitted.

C. CONSTRUCTION. The modeler may fill seams
and gaps; sand off rivets; drill out gun ports,
exhaust pipes, or other appropriate openings; thin
to scale such parts as trailing edges, flaps, and
doors; add rigging and antennas; and add simple
tape or decal seat belts in the cockpit of an aircraft
or the interior of a vehicle (NO commercial or
modeler-manufactured hardware - e.g., buckles,
etc.).

D. IT IS NOT PERMITTED TO: vacuform,
manufacture, or replace any part, or substitute
parts from another kit; cut or separate canopies,
surfaces, hatches, doors, etc. (no major surgery);
combine a standard kit with a conversion kit; add
anything other than specified on the instruction
sheet except as shown in Section C above.

E. INSTRUCTION SHEETS. Modelers must attach
the kit instruction sheet to the entry form. Models
entered without an attached kit instruction sheet
will not be considered for an Out-of-the-Box
award.

At our club we say "if it came with the kit from the manufacture then you can use it". So many kits now come with resin and photoetch.

B)

 

[SA Dave]

So Basicly Eduard killed the OOB protocols

Thanks T

 

[Swordsman]

X4

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[Swordsman]

So Basicly Eduard killed the OOB protocols

Thanks T

Ok gonna have to Peruse this thread to see I'm thinking I read not out of the Box .... Because I was fixin to go and look for some details for this kit as it has no PE and I want to get used to doing PE .... :hmmm ... but also want to be a good student as I have lots to learn ....

 

[MrT]

So Basicly Eduard killed the OOB protocols

Thanks T

Ok gonna have to Peruse this thread to see I'm thinking I read not out of the Box .... Because I was fixin to go and look for some details for this kit as it has no PE and I want to get used to doing PE .... :hmmm ... but also want to be a good student as I have lots to learn ....

Go for it!

B)

 

[jugjunkie]

I'm quite keen on this and i have read pretty much everything but the last couple of posts confused me (like that's difficult) so I just want to be clear. Is this an OOTB build or can we add stuff? Secondly is there a time frame?

 

[moon puppy]

I'm quite keen on this and i have read pretty much everything but the last couple of posts confused me (like that's difficult) so I just want to be clear. Is this an OOTB build or can we add stuff?

Yes.




It can be oob or detailed up. If it's strictly out of box you need to make that declaration and follow the rules according to OOB only.

Secondly is there a time frame?

I don't think we put a limit on this, it will be an ongoing feature of MA.

 

[Swordsman]

Completely understood ... Now for some time to get my stuff together ... I'll go and check squadron see what goodies I can find .... :salute :drool :salute