Group 3 figures
For entries in this group, the presentation and base are considered in your judging decisions. Judges are not to attempt to tally the score – this will be done programmatically by ModelBase. ModelBase weights the criteria based upon the table below. If a criteria element is not present draw a line through that element on the score sheet as shown below.
The Modelpalooza scoring system will automatically apply these percentages when your rating of 1-10 is entered into it. Each criteria element is to be scored individually as a separate item:
No award – score 1 or 2 out of 10 possible
Merit – score 3 or 4 out of 10 possible
Bronze – score 5 or 6 out of 10 possible
Silver – score 7 or 8 out of 10 possible
Gold – score 9 or 10 out of 10 possible
No award – score 1 or 2 out of 10 possible
Merit – score 3 or 4 out of 10 possible
Bronze – score 5 or 6 out of 10 possible
Silver – score 7 or 8 out of 10 possible
Gold – score 9 or 10 out of 10 possible
In this example, all criteria were present – so scoring was performed of each criteria element. ModelBase compensates for these missing criteria by adjusting the scored criteria up in proportion. For clarification on what to consider in your scoring decision, see the following pages. ModelBase scored this entry as an overall 59 out of 100 possible points equating to a mid-level Bronze Medal.
Criteria Scoring Guidance
Construction
“Construction” is defined as the technique used to: a) form component parts to their proper shape and size; b) fit component parts together properly; and c) join the component parts properly. Flash should be removed. Mold marks and sinks should be eradicated. There should be no seams, glue marks or sanding scratches. Hollow areas and joints should be filled where necessary. Contour errors should be corrected. Scratch-built items or added detail on kits should be consistent in construction to the model. Jointed portions of the body should have a smooth contour to them so as to avoid a disjointed appearance. This also applies to any animation of the figure that is either provided for the basic kit or attempted by the modeler as a conversion.
Paint and Finish
“Paint and Finish” is defined as the technique used to provide appropriate color, texture, and appearance to the model. Applied paint should be even and smooth, unless there is prototypical evidence to the contrary. No paint brush marks should be evident where not appropriate. Fingerprints or smudges imprinted in the paint, or of a different color, are major errors. Flat or gloss finishes should be consistent and appropriate to the context of the model. Demarcation lines between differing colored areas should be straight and crisp lines. Weathering and age effects should show concert for scale and concern for the terrain and environmental factors the real model was exposed to. Paints should be matte in finish except where a special effect such as leather or metal is being depicted. Whether oils, oil-based, or water-based paints are used, no harsh lines should be evident in the highlighting and shading of the figure.
Details
“Details” are defined as the properly rendered and to-scale detailed features of the model. Details should supplement the basic model and enhance the scale effect portraying it accurately. Hollow areas such as guns barrels, figure mouths, etc., should be drilled out. Smaller items added to the model (i.e. weapons, bags, accessories, etc.) should be in-scale or not noticeably different. After-market parts (photo-etched, white metal, resin, etc.) should integrate well with the basic model. Poorly molded straps and buckles should be replaced with suitable materials. Chevrons, epaulets, shoulder boards, hat cords, shoulder cords, and medals should be added if at all possible (scale being an overall deciding factor). Texture should be added to hair, mustaches, beards, sideburns, etc. On horses, artist’s crepe hair or nylon should be used to simulate manes and tails. This also works very well for horse-hair plumes on helmets. Thick parts should be thinned down to scale.
Presentation / Base
A “base” is defined as the surrounding carrier and/or environment that the model is mounted in and displayed upon. Bases should be well-rendered, integrated and not detract from the impression of the model. Many bases include surrounding ground-work or water depicting the model in its natural environment. These features should be realistic and in-scale if the modeler chooses to display the model in this fashion.
Criteria Scoring Guidance
Construction
“Construction” is defined as the technique used to: a) form component parts to their proper shape and size; b) fit component parts together properly; and c) join the component parts properly. Flash should be removed. Mold marks and sinks should be eradicated. There should be no seams, glue marks or sanding scratches. Hollow areas and joints should be filled where necessary. Contour errors should be corrected. Scratch-built items or added detail on kits should be consistent in construction to the model. Jointed portions of the body should have a smooth contour to them so as to avoid a disjointed appearance. This also applies to any animation of the figure that is either provided for the basic kit or attempted by the modeler as a conversion.
Paint and Finish
“Paint and Finish” is defined as the technique used to provide appropriate color, texture, and appearance to the model. Applied paint should be even and smooth, unless there is prototypical evidence to the contrary. No paint brush marks should be evident where not appropriate. Fingerprints or smudges imprinted in the paint, or of a different color, are major errors. Flat or gloss finishes should be consistent and appropriate to the context of the model. Demarcation lines between differing colored areas should be straight and crisp lines. Weathering and age effects should show concert for scale and concern for the terrain and environmental factors the real model was exposed to. Paints should be matte in finish except where a special effect such as leather or metal is being depicted. Whether oils, oil-based, or water-based paints are used, no harsh lines should be evident in the highlighting and shading of the figure.
Details
“Details” are defined as the properly rendered and to-scale detailed features of the model. Details should supplement the basic model and enhance the scale effect portraying it accurately. Hollow areas such as guns barrels, figure mouths, etc., should be drilled out. Smaller items added to the model (i.e. weapons, bags, accessories, etc.) should be in-scale or not noticeably different. After-market parts (photo-etched, white metal, resin, etc.) should integrate well with the basic model. Poorly molded straps and buckles should be replaced with suitable materials. Chevrons, epaulets, shoulder boards, hat cords, shoulder cords, and medals should be added if at all possible (scale being an overall deciding factor). Texture should be added to hair, mustaches, beards, sideburns, etc. On horses, artist’s crepe hair or nylon should be used to simulate manes and tails. This also works very well for horse-hair plumes on helmets. Thick parts should be thinned down to scale.
Presentation / Base
A “base” is defined as the surrounding carrier and/or environment that the model is mounted in and displayed upon. Bases should be well-rendered, integrated and not detract from the impression of the model. Many bases include surrounding ground-work or water depicting the model in its natural environment. These features should be realistic and in-scale if the modeler chooses to display the model in this fashion.
