This model contest began in 2006 with the intent of emphasizing Customizing Excellence in automotive subjects of all types and the “true” hot rod.  The KKOA itself was founded in 1980 with the same intent for cars and rods.  True to that underlying philosophy, the decision was made to have the model car competition be only open to CUSTOMIZED models and true, traditional hot rods.

 

Check out the rules and details below!  Hit the modeling bench and… we’ll “See you in Salina” on Saturday, July 26!

Contest Date:  Saturday, July 26, 2008

 

Location:  1601 N. 9th, Salina, Kansas (in Thomas Park 1/2 mile south of I-70 Highway, Exit 252)

 

Entry Fee (for unlimited scale models):  KKOA Member ($20), Non-Member ($30)

                                 (“Show Special” - Join KKOA for 1 year, receive a subscription to Trendsetter

                                    Magazine and enter all of your models - all for $40!)

 

(Special Note:  Your model car entry fee includes unlimited entry for the modeler and two other people to all 3 days of the KKOA 27th Annual Leadsled Spectacular!)

 

Public Admission Charges: Per Day - Adult $10 / children under 12 years of age free with paid adult

                                                         or ($20 for the entire weekend for each member of the immediate family                                                          of a model car entrant)

 

Judging:  All model car judging will be done by Hall of Fame customizers present at the KKOA Leadsled Spectacular.  ( The 2007 show was judged by Darryl Starbird, Bill Hines, Elden Titus,  Jerry Titus, Dave Stuckey, and many other great customizers!   These and many more are planned for the 2008 Contest.)

 

General Rules -

*  Only customized vehicles are eligible for awards.  However, any model vehicle is welcomed as a display.  The KKOA is all about customs and                  design and this model contest reflects the KKOA philosophy.

*  Only the model itself (along with a display base if included) can be exhibited.  No previous awards of any type may be displayed along with the              model.  No electricity is provided.

*  Only the Handbuilt Category entries must be completely from scratch.  All other categories may be based upon an existing kit – plastic or other              materials – although they certainly may be scratchbuilt.

*  A model that has received a KKOA Model Kemp Spectacular Award in any previous year is not eligible for an award in this contest.

*  Judging will be done exclusively by Hall of Fame Members present at the KKOA Leadsled Spectacular and will be selected by the KKOA. 

             Their decisions are final. 

*  In the unlikely case of any complaint or question, the final decision will be the responsibility of the head judge for the event.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Special Note - ONLY Customs and true hot rods will be eligible for awards - although other models may be displayed.)

 

The Four Aces Super Star Awards

Best Handbuilt - Custom vehicles that are handbuilt or scratchbuilt, not available in kit form.

Best Bubble Top - Must have a bubble top as the roof or top of vehicle, not simply a bubble on the top or some sort of modification

Best Mild Custom - Not over 5 minor modifications.  These could include door handle removal, “bolt-in” grill change, paint, wheels,                                                       side chrome modification, etc.

Best Custom - Customization shall involve tail light and headlight changes, custom grill, paint, and wheels.

Best Full Custom - All you can do without chopping, channeling, or sectioning!  Anything else goes - roof switching, roll pans, grill                                                                      work, headlights and tail lights, paint, wheels, etc.

Best Radical Custom - All-out, full-on custom vehicle that exhibits any one or all three major modifications (chopped, sectioned,                                                                          channeled) plus grillwork, headlight and tail light changes, paint, wheels, and other modifications.

Best “Old Skool” Kustom - A true kustom or hot rod style - street ready to “rock and roll”!  She may not always be the prettiest                                                                                     machine on the block but, man, can she get up and go!

Best Showrod - Extreme and far-out custom. Strong emphasis on artistic design, originality, and creativity. Truly a one-of-a-kind creation!

Best Clone - A clone or a copy of an existing 1:1 custom, not something available in kit form.  May be modified or scratchbuilt. Photo                                             documentation in some form of the original vehicle should be available for review by the judges.

Best Design - Must be the builder’s original design, even if it is a variation on another design.

Best Paint - Top paint job in quality, design, appearance, and execution.

Best Interior - Top detail, finish, and creativity in the passenger area.

Best Motor - Top detail and quality execution of the engine or engines and under the hood.

Best Diorama - Emphasis on the presentation and setting in which an automotive model or models is/are displayed.  The quality of the

                                       model(s) will also be considered.  Size should not exceed 20” x 20” (400 sq. inches) If larger, please contact Slammers                                                       webmaster, Ellis Kendrick at kcslammers@fotki.com).   No electricity is provided for displays.

Best Junior Kustom Kemp Model - A Kustom or Hot Rod model done by a modeler age 18 or younger.

 

and the prestigious “777 Custom Crown Model Champion Award”

( America’s Top Model and $500 cash and a trophy! )

 

Model Kemp Schedule for Friday, July 25:

Display of Model Kits (sorry not for sale!) during the day and an opportunity to talk shop with fellow modelers.  Bring along a kit of your own and some building supplies and let’s do some building together to show the public what we modelers do! 

The KKOA is also having “Run What’ya Brung” old-time drag races out east of town at the old airstrip in the evening! 

 

 

 

 

Model Kemp Schedule for Saturday, July 26:

8 - 11 AM -   Model Registration and Check-in

9:00 AM - Model Show Begins

2:00 PM - Model judging by world-famous customizers, KKOA Hall of Fame members, and celebrities

4:30 PM - Model Kemp Awards Ceremonies (Model Kemp Contest closes after awards and you may pick up your models)

 

(Star Models of Omaha, Nebraska, and Arrowhead Aluminum Accessories of Jasper, Minnesota, will be at the Leadsled Spectacular on Saturday from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM selling kits, resins, paints, and all kinds of after-market supplies for you to build your very own small-scale Kustom Kemp.  Who knows… it might be a winner in NEXT year’s Model Kemp Spectacular!

 

Model Kemp Schedule for Sunday, July 27:

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Model Kit Display (and the last day to visit with your fellow modelers)

 

Miscellaneous “Stuff”:

· Coverage of the Model Kemp Spectacular by Model Cars Magazine

· Car Kulture Deluxe magazine will be there to cover the Leadsled Spectacular for its readers

· Scheduled celebrities scheduled so far include George Barris, Elden Titus, Jerry Titus, Darryl Starbird, Bill Hines, Dennis McPhail, Gene Winfield, Frank Livingston, Steve Stanford, M.K. John, Fritz Schenck, John D’Agostino, Sal Salvador, Mark Moriarity, Jerry Weesner, Jack Walker, Hollywood Stars Stella Stevens and Paul Le Mat , and more to come!

· Live entertainment on 2 stages

· Pin stripers and automotive artists

· KKOA Godzilla Garage (watch the pros do a custom right on the grounds during the event)

· Special contests for the grown-ups and the kids

· Zoomie Fire-Fest Spectacular and Muffler Rap Off (bring your earplugs)

· A Mini-Merc Treasure Hunt

· “Run What’ya Brung” Drag Races on Friday Evening

· Hall of Fame Walkway (meet the greats of customizing)

· Vendors Everywhere! - Car Parts, Vintage Toys, Comic Books, Retro & Rockabilly, Model Car Stuff (and more to be listed soon!)

· Christian Rod and Custom church service on Sunday at Thomas Park

· Oh , yeah… there will also be around 700+ of the most beautiful customs, leadsleds, and rods from all over the country you’ve ever seen sitting all around the park grounds!

   The KKOA Leadsled Spectacular is now in its 28th Year.  You just have to see this event to believe it!  Not only will you be rubbing elbows with many of the Legends and Greats of the Customizing World, you will be surrounded by over 700 of the best Customs and Rods in the USA.   There will be cruises by the fantastic cars and trucks, Hollywood stars, evening events, and they’re planning drag races as well.  Live Bands and a DJ will provide some great tunes for some great times!

   This is an OUTDOOR event!  Thomas Park is easy to get to (just a half mile south of I-70) and the park grounds are covered by gigantic shade trees.  Kansas DOES get hot in July so plan your wardrobe accordingly!  Food and drink vendors and restrooms are available in the park.  Salina has many great restaurants as well.  So, bring your lawn chairs, sunglasses, camera, autograph book, and best gal or guy for memories you’ll never forget.  Heck, bring along the whole family!

  The Hall of Fame judges will each pick the winners and the winning modeler of each category will have his or her picture taken with the customizer that chose their model.  Their plaque will then be hand-signed by the Hall of Fame Judge himself!

   Ain’t that a blast?!