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HMCNXVIII (2009) CONTEST CLASSES (Subject to revision)
JUNIOR OPEN CLASS For ages one through twelve years. Open to any style of motor vehicle of any scale. All work on the model must be done by the entrant.
TEEN OPEN CLASS For ages thirteen through nineteen years. Open to any style of motor vehicle of any scale. All work on the model must be done by the entrant.
ADULT / CHILD A joint project between an adult and a child age twelve or under. The child must be responsible for at least half of the finishing and construction work. Open to any style of motor vehicle of any scale.
ADULT CLASSES: For ages twenty through infinity. Entrants from younger age groups may compete in the adult classes if they desire. All work must be done by the entrant. All classes are for 1:24 - 1:25 scale models, unless otherwise noted.
1. Out of Box…Built from kit parts only. No parts swapping or aftermarket allowed. Paint, foil, decals & flocking are allowed. Filler may be used to correct “sink marks” or other manufacturing flaws. Kit instructions must be displayed with entry. 2. Modified Out of Box…Built to follow Out of Box rules; however, parts from any other kit may be used if unmodified and documented. No aftermarket parts allowed. The base kit’s instruction sheet and a list of swapped parts must be displayed with entry. 3. Showroom Stock…Factory produced vehicles as they were when they were new. Paint, upholstery, body trim, & all other details must replicate stock items. Factory available options are OK. Documentation such as dealer brochures, magazine articles, etc. (copies OK) must be on hand to show authenticity. 4. Street Rod…Vehicles from 1948 and earlier with running gear from 1966 to present. Should display a stock or nearly-stock production body with modified or enhanced engine, chassis, and interior features - in the manner of Coddington, Buttera - with billet parts allowed. 5. Hot Rod...Vehicles 1965 and older with running gear no newer than 1965. Should display a stock or nearly stock production body with modified or enhanced engine, chassis, and interior features - in the manner of traditionally built hot rods - NO billet. 6. Street Machine…Vehicles from 1949 and later which display a stock or nearly stock production body with modified or enhanced engine, chassis, and interior features. 7. Mild Custom…Vehicles from any era which display up to three modifications to the body that personalize the appearance of the vehicle. 8. Wild Custom…Vehicles from any era which display at least three major modifications to the body that give the vehicle a distinct and unique appearance. (i.e. chop, channel, section, pancake) 9. Nostalgia Custom…Customized vehicles from the pre 1970’s era built in the style of the day. May be mild or wild. Modifications and parts from later eras are not allowed to be incorporated into the vehicle. 10. Lowrider… Vehicles with paint, interiors, chassis, etc. which replicate the lowrider style. Static models only. No working dance/hop models. 11. Tuner…Any American or Foreign vehicle with 4 or 6 cylinder motor built to replicate the latest “Tuner” style. 12. NASCAR…A replication of any actual or imaginary NASCAR or BUSCH series vehicle. 13. Pro Drag…Post 1970’s era straight line competition vehicles equipped with open, flip-up or lift off bodies and quarter panels. Includes dragsters, funny cars, pro stock, pro mod, exhibition cars, etc. 14. Nostalgia Drag…Drag vehicles in the style of the pre-70’s era. Includes early dragsters, gassers, altered wheelbase funny cars, altereds & roadsters, etc. 15. Pickups…Must be legally classed as a pickup 16. Light Commercial…Service vehicles such as delivery, police, fire & rescue, etc. with 1 ton or less capacity. Should have appropriate advertising. 17. Heavy Commercial…Service vehicles such as trucking, construction, fire & rescue, & others with over 1 ton capacity. Should have appropriate markings. 18. Small Scale…Must be 1:26 scale or smaller sized. No restrictions on type of motor vehicle. 19. Large Scale…Must be 1:23 scale or larger sized. No restrictions on type of motor vehicle. 20. Pro Street…Competition inspired but street legal vehicles modeled in the pro street style. 21. Curbside…Model which does not employ an opening hood, doors, or trunk, and is not meant to display engine or chassis detail. Judged as if parked at the curb, without access to the underside. Any vehicle style. 22. Slammer…Model which does not employ an opening hood, doors, or trunk, and the interior is fully enclosed by a top and blacked-out windows. Typically lowered or “slammed” stance hides any view of the chassis. Judged for visual impact only. Any vehicle style. 23. Diorama (Monica Cozine Memorial)…A scene or display that depicts a specific moment in time or tells a story. Any operational elements needing electricity must be powered by batteries located within or near the entry. Electric power will not be made available to any entrant. For dioramas over 2 ft. in dimension, make arrangements with the contest organizers. 24. Motorcycle…2- or 3-wheeled vehicles, any scale. 25. Open Wheel Racing...ANY open-wheel racing car, including land speed cars - except drag racing. Any scale. 26. Closed Fender Racing… ANY closed-fender racing car, including land speed cars - except drag racing and NASCAR. Any scale. 27. Miscellaneous…Any vehicle that somehow does not fit into any other class. Any scale. 28. Works in Progress…Any type or scale of model in progress. Not more than 75 % complete. 29. Modified Diecast (Large - 1:25 or larger)...Any type of modified diecast car/truck/motorcycle. CANNOT be straight from the factory as an assembled model. 30. Modified Diecast (Small - 1:26 or smaller)...Any type of modified diecast car/truck/motorcycle. CANNOT be straight from the factory as an assembled model.
MASTER AWARDS HEARTLAND NATIONALS CHAMPION (CLYDE YOUNG MEMORIAL) - Presented to the show’s best example of what scale modeling is all about! THE TITUS BROTHERS CREATIVE CONCEPT DESIGN AWARD - In the spirit of the way Elden Titus used scale-models to plan and execute his full-size custom designs, this award will be presented to a scale-model Kustom vehicle that exhibits originality, radical thinking, innovative design, and quality craftsmanship. The winning model should go far beyond merely chopping, channeling, and the other traditional means of customizing. In addition, the model should have the unique ability to conceivably be translated into a full-size "one-off" kustom vehicle. The modeler may present along with the model, sketches, schematics, and specifications to demonstrate and explain the creative process.
BEST INTERIOR (DON GOODMAN MEMORIAL) - Best detail and craftsmanship displayed in the execution of a model’s interior BEST DETAIL - The overall model exhibits a high level of quality details and craftsmanship. BEST PAINT - Best exterior finish most accurate to the model itself. BEST ENGINE - Best execution of detail and accuracy in the engine compartment. BEST FORD - Any Ford Motor Company subject from any era. BEST CHEVY - Any Chevrolet subject from any era. BEST MOPAR (KEVIN BARNS MEMORIAL) - Any MOPAR subject from any era. BEST FOREIGN - Best model of an actual automotive subject produced by a non-USA automotive company. BEST OF THE REST - Any car produced that doesn't fit into one of the other categories. BEST THEME (GASSERS) - Model best reflects the theme of the contest for 2009. LONG DISTANCE AWARD - Presented to the entrant that travels the greatest distance to enter the contest. PEOPLES’ CHOICE - Voted on by everyone attending the contest. BEST PRESENTATION - Awarded to recognize the best display or documentation accompanying a model. Not a diorama display. This award is not based on the model - just the presentation - the display base, the documentation. It’s the presentation that counts! VIP’S CHOICE - A selection by the Heartland Model Car Nationals’ special guest or guests.
CONTEST TIPS AND GUIDELINES DOCUMENTATION ALLOWED - Judges cannot be expected to be familiar with every kit or vehicle produced. Any information you can share about the finer aspects of your model will insure those things will not be overlooked. The best thing you can do, besides building it well, is to type or print a listing of what you did to build your model & how you did it. List kits & parts used, details, techniques, modifications, and anything noteworthy. This goes for all classes from box stock to primer projects. MAXIMUM SIZE for such documentation is ONE single 8 1/2 x11 typewritten page. ENTRANTS MUST DO THEIR OWN WORK - All contest models must be the product of the entrant’s own craftsmanship. HANDLING OF MODELS - Models may be picked up by the judges for closer inspection. If your model needs special handling, note it on the entry form and contact an event Judge. +++
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Ohio George - Stone, Woods, & Cook - Big John - K.S. Pittman - Willys, Anglias, Tri-Five Chevys, even Vettes & Wagons! Mouse & Rat Chevys, Hemis, SOHC Fords, and even Straight six’s. NO Alky runners - JUST Gassers!!! |
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Awards for every class! Master Awards! and... A Special Award for the Best Theme Entry
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Click on the picture above and you’ll be taken to a great website all about Gassers - photos, history, details! If you need to know ANYTHING about Gassers, if you can’t find it there, it hasn’t been written! Plus, there’s lots of other links there as well. You’ll find plenty of information to help you build that Theme-Winning Model! |
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We are pleased and proud to announce that our SPECIAL Heartland Guest this year is none other than the KING OF RESINS himself… JIMMY FLINTSTONE!!!!
Jimmy will be at the show all day on Sunday and may even participate in a model-building roundtable discussion and bull-session on Saturday night during registration! Plans are for Jimmy to have plenty of his goodies for sale so be sure to bring along a camera and a good marker pen for autographs!
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