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1. As for IPMS, cgutzmer asked me to move the topic of paper model contest rules out of the FSPM forum, which is dedicated to paper models in IPMS. I agreed, and did so, and propose that we develop the rules here and in due time post them in the FSPM forum. I didn't know IPMS was interested in formulating a set of paper model rules, so our discussions here are timely, indeed. 2. We are in the initial stages of forming the rules, as you note, but the Poland and Czech Rep. rules give us a firm base. 3. Scanned/edited vs. straight kit- Oh, we can argue this item, but my gut feeling is the two categories are only compatible in quality of construction judging. If construction is the only criteria, why bother to edit the paint scheme? As you noted, the contestant has to prove that they have the original printed kit as the source for the scan/edit. 4. Display models- you're right. It would be a table for models with no judging, awards or anything else. The builder could provide a printed page or two about how it was built and what was changed. In that way we all could learn something. 5. Judging handbook- Oh, yes, we definitely need one, and I think it should be a separate document. As this forum discussion continues, I suggest we address two topics- the rules and the judging criteria. I remember being thrust into a couple of hotly contested IPMS 'friendly' contests that almost came to blows and sure could have used a judges training sheet! - Erik |
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Have read this thread with interest.
My comments would be....... 1. Take note that judging rules are not the same as competition rules. The judges rules can be worked out by judges so they have consistent parpameters to work to. Competition rules guides the participants. 2. Rules should be simple. 3. Simple. The idea is to have fun and be able to enter your work. Not bicker over technicialities that are often irrelevant. IPMS has breed a cadre of rivet counters and rule experts - its not fun sometimes unless you like being pedantic and officious. 4. Simple rules should cover the obvious basics - broad classes, and actual obvious items such as the paper percentage of a model required if it is scratch built e.g. basic structure and component made of card/paper. Otherwise trust the integrity of the participants. If you cannot do the latter do not bother with competitions as they will not be one! Bascally the idea is to have fun, share and get input - what happens on this Forum anyway........... And the Forum provides, in a way, a simple guide of the direction to take..................! |
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