1. This contest is open to all modelers. Models that have placed in National competition or have won first place in any regional competition are not eligible for entry.
2. Models may be of any material, i.e., plastic, wood or metal. No self-propelled or radio controlled models will be permitted. No pre-built models, i.e., die-cast or toy type items will be permitted.
3. Awards will be given in all categories listed. Specialty categories have one award.
4. The Junior division is limited to those participants who have not reached their 15th birthday by March 17, 2023. Juniors are not restricted to junior categories; they may enter any category and may also compete for specialty awards.
5. Bases will be allowed in all categories, but will not be judged exceptin the Diorama category. Bases not in the Diorama category must be limited to simple groundwork and structures no taller than the top of the model and have no more than two figures
6. Collections are defined as 5 or more closely related subjects. Collection entries are encouraged but the Head Judge reserves the right to evaluate the status of any collection.
7.* A modeler 16 or older who has been building models for two yearsor less. This includes an older modeler who recently returned to the hobby after many years of not modeling.
8. Judging teams will utilize the “open judging” system for assessment of each entry and may award a Gold, Silver, or a Bronze medal based on the degree to which that entry meets the craftsmanship standards set forth in the IPMS/USA Competition Handbook. The judges may award more than one of each medal in each category.
9. All judges will be experienced “competition” modelers. Entries will be judged with the utmost fairness and integrity, and in a constructive and positive manner. No judge will be permitted to judge a category in which he/she is entered.
10. Upon registration, the entrant will indicate his/her choice for the category of each model. The Head Judge reserves the right to evaluate entries and, if necessary, move entries to a more appropriate category. If such a move is necessary, the entrant will be notified.
11. Every effort will be made to ensure the security of models, however, the Pelikan Model Club and the Hampton Inn & Suites assumes no liability in the event of accidental damage or loss of entries.