The MAC Forums 2012 Mecha Contest is up and running. We had an enormous influx of entries just on the first day, and we expect more entries coming in soon. The competition will run for the next six months, so you'll have plenty of time to build.
The highlight of this contest are the Prizes. Just head on to
http://boards.themacforums.com/index/ for more details.
RULES VER 2.5
Definition of "MECHA":
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MechaIf you are unsure on your entry please feel free to pm "
KAMM" or "
SNEEPER1980" to clarify if your entry is valid.
1. EVERY entry must be submitted with a photo demonstrating the kit
was started after January 1st 2012. Use the "
ENTRY PASS POSTER" available
here: and (click spoiler for example)
- Kits can be snap fitted but no changes maybe done in the entry photo.
- Resin entries must not be completely clean (de-nubbing, sanding must be done after January 1st) although this is relative, exceptions may be made. Please do contact "KAMM" or "SNEEPER1980" to clarify if your entry is valid.
- Entry photos are used to verify that the project was not started before Jan 1. Any questions about the validity of the entry will be handled between the judges and the individual, Entries that contain elements started and/or completed before Jan 1 will be disqualified.
- If we take issue with your entry picture we will contact you immediately to discuss your entry.
2.Contest will run until July 1st &
- You can enter more than one kit.
- You can enter a kit in more than one category as longs as your entry adheres to the rules of each category.
3. Any MECH style kit is allowed (if unsure please pm me or sneeper1980)
example: Zoids, Ma.k, Gundam, Robotech, Super Robot Wars, FSS, etc.
4. RESIN kits & RESIN conversion kits are accepted
- We ask that the kits are not completely cleaned (de-nubbed or sanded) but we will accept projects started close to the starting date. If we take issue with your entry picture we will contact you immediately to discuss your entry.
5. CATEGORIES:
OOB PAINTEDKits that are UNCHANGED (physically) Such as Modifications or Physical Damage but are solo painted belong in the "OOB PAINTED" Category.
- Custom paint jobs are accepted.
- Seam line removal is accepted.
- Waterslide decals are accepted.
- Plastic add on kits may be used. The must follow to these rules:
- Must be an official product for the model. Example: Dengeki Hobby kits for Bandai's Gundams, Schneider unit for Zoids Liger Zerro.
- Must be plastic. B-club resin accessories will shift entry to the resin category.
- Must be used for the proper kit. Example: Can not use Schneider unit for a Great Horn, or Wagtail parts on an Exia.
- Panel line filling is accepted.
- Panel line scribing is not accepted.
- Use of aftermarket watersides is accepted.
- Action Bases/Stands (made by Bandai, etc) or Custom Bases (that doesn't qualify as Dioramas) can be used to display an entry's poseability. Organizers/Judges will determine what constitutes as a Diorama and a Custom base and shall be discussed with entrant, as the case may be (see rule 6).
MODIFIED PLASTIC/CUSTOMKits that are changed from their original form (physically) such as modifications,
physical damage or Kit bashing belong in "MODIFIED PLASTIC" Category.
DIORAMAKits that feature diorama setting are to be placed in the "DIORAMA" Category.
-Multiple kits may be used.
-Resin is accepted in this category.
-No size limitations (only we ask you provide evidence of when the diorama was started. See rule 1.)
-Non model kits, such as Figurearts, Revoltech may be used as diorama material. The main subject must be built by the modeler.
NOTE: The use of unaltered figures is discouraged but allowed. Judges will be judging on the end result and the work put into it. An unaltered figure is not as desired as an custom painted figure, and likewise not as desired as a model or scratch built figure. USE DISCRETION.
RESIN PAINTED/MODIFIEDResin kits and/or Resin Conversion that are straight painted or have been modified are to be placed into the "RESIN PAINTED/MODIFIED" category.
CONCEPTWhen entering the "CONCEPT" category. Entrants must follow the rules below:
The intent of this category is to show superior modeling skills, and creativity. This category will test the modelers ability to design something new and unique, using scratch building techniques. Dioramas do not count in this category.
-Kit must NOT already exist in a licensed mechs Franchise universe, having previously been a model kit or not.
That means:
-No Gundam designs
-No FSS designs
-No Super Robot Wars designs
-No Warhammer 40k designs
-No Zoids designs
-No Armored core designs
…You get the point.
- Kit must be an original design. Entries who receive complaints and/or comments as to there originality will be investigated and/or disqualified. KEEP IT YOURS!
- Parts from other kits maybe used but ultimately the build must be scratch built by the builder.
- Kits will receive higher marks for the amount of scratch building. Kit bashing will receive fewer points.
- Entrants MUST create a WIP thread on the MAC forums giving pictures and description of their build showing the "ENTRY PASS POSTER" (see rule 1)
- WIPs are used to verify the level of scratch building used and the validity of the design as unique.
- WIPs do not have to be updated with any tracked regularity but come submission time the WIP must contain enough to verify the build.
- Use common sense.
6. Stands my be used in any category to display and take photos for submission, but outside the Diorama category they will not be considered in the grading of the entry.
7. When Submitting entries. Please see (
example coming...)
8. Entries that do not adhere to the rules will be disqualified.
9. If you have any questions please see the Questions posted below before asking. Thank you
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