QSMC CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS

Category
AC101Large scale aircraft being of 1/35 scale or larger, the model is built completely from a single medium, only built using the parts contained within a single kit and build completely from that kit as per the kit instructions. Minor details can be added: Strengthing/balancing, alternate decals and weathering is allowed
AC103Large scale aircraft being of 1/35 scale or larger, the model has been modified in such a way where it does not represent the appearance of the kit instructions. This can involve using conversion kits and scratchbuilding.
AC112Large scale aircraft being of 1/35 scale or larger and are powered by a propeller, the model is built using simple replacement parts to enhance the model by way of detail sets or the kit itself contains a variety of different materials for the construction ie resin, plastic, metal.
AC122Large scale aircraft being of 1/35 scale or larger and are powered by a jet engine, the model is built using simple replacement parts to enhance the model by way of detail sets or the kit itself contains a variety of different materials for the construction ie resin, plastic, metal.
AC203Medium scale aircraft being between 1/36 and 1/51 scale, the model has been modified in such a way where it does not represent the appearance of the kit instructions. This can involve using conversion kits and scratchbuilding.
AC211Medium scale aircraft being between 1/36 and 1/51 scale and are powered by a propeller, the model is built completely from a single medium, only built using the parts contained within a single kit and build completely from that kit as per the kit instructions. Minor details can be added: Strengthing/balancing, alternate decals and weathering is allowed
AC212Medium scale aircraft being between 1/36 and 1/51 scale and are powered by a propeller, the model is built using simple replacement parts to enhance the model by way of detail sets or the kit itself contains a variety of different materials for the construction ie resin, plastic, metal.
AC221Medium scale aircraft being between 1/36 and 1/51 scale and are powered by a jet engine, the model is built completely from a single medium, only built using the parts contained within a single kit and build completely from that kit as per the kit instructions. Minor details can be added: Strengthing/balancing, alternate decals and weathering is allowed
AC222Medium scale aircraft being between 1/36 and 1/51 scale and are powered by a jet engine, the model is built using simple replacement parts to enhance the model by way of detail sets or the kit itself contains a variety of different materials for the construction ie resin, plastic, metal.
AC301Small scale aircraft being between 1/52 and 1/139 scale, the model is built completely from a single medium, only built using the parts contained within a single kit and build completely from that kit as per the kit instructions. Minor details can be added: Strengthing/balancing, alternate decals and weathering allowed
AC302Small scale aircraft being between 1/52 and 1/139 scale, the model is built using simple replacement parts to enhance the model by way of detail sets or the kit itself contains a variety of different materials for the construction ie resin, plastic, metal.
AC303Small scale aircraft being between 1/52 and 1/139 scale, the model has been modified in such a way where it does not represent the appearance of the kit instructions. This can involve using conversion kits and scratchbuilding.
AC400Miniature scale aircraft being of 1/140 scale and smaller, includes all construction materials and all build classes – SM, MM, ENH and MOD
AC500Multi-Wing aircraft being of 1/51 scale and larger, includes all construction materials and all build classes – SM, MM, ENH and MOD
AC510Multi-Wing aircraft being of 1/52 scale and smaller, includes all construction materials and all build classes – SM, MM, ENH and MOD
AC601Helicopters being of any scale, the model is built completely from a single medium, only built using the parts contained within a single kit and build completely from that kit as per the kit instructions. Minor details can be added: Strengthing/balancing, alternate decals and weathering is allowed
AC603Helicopters being of any scale, the model has been modified in such a way where it does not represent the appearance of the kit instructions. This can involve using conversion kits and scratchbuilding.
CARD100Card models can only to be entered into this category if they are at least 75% built from card/paper (not plasti card)
CV101Civilian type cars being of any scale, the model is built completely from a single medium, only built using the parts contained within a single kit and build completely from that kit as per the kit instructions. Minor details can be added: Strengthing/balancing, alternate decals and weathering is allowed
CV102Civilian type cars being of any scale, the model is built using simple replacement parts to enhance the model by way of detail sets or the kit itself contains a variety of different materials for the construction ie resin, plastic, metal.
CV103Civilian type cars being of any scale, the model has been modified in such a way where it does not represent the appearance of the kit instructions. This can involve using conversion kits and scratchbuilding.
CV201Competition race vehicles being of any scale, the model is built completely from a single medium, only built using the parts contained within a single kit and build completely from that kit as per the kit instructions. Minor details can be added: Strengthing/balancing, alternate decals and weathering is allowed
CV203Competition race vehicles being of any scale, the model has been modified in such a way where it does not represent the appearance of the kit instructions. This can involve using conversion kits and scratchbuilding.
CV301Motorcycles being of any scale, the model is built completely from a single medium, only built using the parts contained within a single kit and build completely from that kit as per the kit instructions. Minor details can be added: Strengthing/balancing, alternate decals and weathering is allowed
CV303Motorcycles being of any scale, the model has been modified in such a way where it does not represent the appearance of the kit instructions. This can involve using conversion kits and scratchbuilding.
CV401Truck, plant and farm type equipment being of any scale, the model is built completely from a single medium, only built using the parts contained within a single kit and build completely from that kit as per the kit instructions. Minor details can be added: Strengthing/balancing, alternate decals and weathering is allowed
CV403Truck, plant and farm type equipment being of any scale, the model has been modified in such a way where it does not represent the appearance of the kit instructions. This can involve using conversion kits and scratchbuilding.
DIE100Diecast models only allowed, the model must be modified by at least 30% from the original manufacturers model. Original source, or other relevant reference material MUST be provided.
DIO100Large military dioramas shall be a scene which tells a story based on a military theme, combining figures, supporting models and scenic effects. The shape of the base is open but the overall size must be larger then a 250mm X 250mm square template. No part of the diorama may hang over the edge of the base. Bases and figures will be judged in this class.
DIO110Small military dioramas shall be a scene which tells a story based on a military theme, combining figures, supporting models and scenic effects. The shape of the base is open but the overall size must fit within the boundaries of a 250mm X 250mm square template. No part of the diorama may hang over the edge of the base. Bases and figures will be judged in this class.
DIO200Civil themed dioramas shall be a scene which tells a story, combining figures, supporting models and scenic effects. The shape and size of the base is open. No part of the diorama may hang over the edge of the base. Bases and figures will be judged in this class.
DIO300Large science fiction dioramas shall be a scene which tells a story, combining figures, supporting models and scenic effects. The shape of the base is open but the overall size must be larger then a 250mm X 250mm square template. No part of the diorama may hang over the edge of the base. Bases and figures will be judged in this class.
DIO310Small science fiction dioramas shall be a scene which tells a story, combining figures, supporting models and scenic effects. The shape of the base is open but the overall size must fit within the boundaries of a 250mm X 250mm square template. No part of the diorama may hang over the edge of the base. Bases and figures will be judged in this class.
FIG100Large scale historical figure of 81mm or larger, includes all construction materials and all build classes – SM, MM, ENH and MOD
FIG110Small scale historical figure of 80mm or smaller, includes all construction materials and all build classes – SM, MM, ENH and MOD
FIG200Fictional figure of any scale, includes all construction materials and all build classes – SM, MM, ENH and MOD
FIG300Historical bust model of any scale, includes all construction materials and all build classes – SM, MM, ENH and MOD
FIG310Fictional bust model of any scale, includes all construction materials and all build classes – SM, MM, ENH and MOD
INT100Open to any model constructed by a modeller who is between the ages of 12 and 16
JNR100Open to any model constructed by a modeller who is 12 years of age and under
LAD100Open to any model constructed by a women over 18 years of age but, is not intended to limit or exclude ladies from entering any other categories.
MME100Open to all military related models of any scale that represent a section of a machine, includes all construction materials and all build classes – SM, MM, ENH and MOD
MECH103Mecha type model being of any scale, the model has been modified in such a way where it does not represent the appearance of the kit instructions. This can involve using conversion kits and scratchbuilding.
MECH201Mecha type model being between 1/100 and larger, the model is built completely from a single medium, only built using the parts contained within a single kit and build completely from that kit as per the kit instructions. Minor details can be added: Strengthing/balancing, alternate decals and weathering is allowed
MECH301Mecha type model being between 1/101 and smaller, the model is built completely from a single medium, only built using the parts contained within a single kit and build completely from that kit as per the kit instructions. Minor details can be added: Strengthing/balancing, alternate decals and weathering is allowed
MIS100Miscellaneous category is open to any model which does not fit any of the other categories that are available.
MV101Large scale military vehicles being of 1/30 scale or larger, the model is built completely from a single medium, only built using the parts contained within a single kit and build completely from that kit as per the kit instructions. Minor details can be added: Strengthing/balancing, alternate decals and weathering is allowed
MV103Large scale military vehicles being of 1/30 scale or larger, the model has been modified in such a way where it does not represent the appearance of the kit instructions. This can involve using conversion kits and scratchbuilding.
MV201Medium scale military vehicles being between 1/31 and 1/46 scale, the model is built completely from a single medium, only built using the parts contained within a single kit and build completely from that kit as per the kit instructions. Minor details can be added: Strengthing/balancing, alternate decals and weathering is allowed
MV202Medium scale military vehicles being between 1/31 and 1/46 scale, the model is built using simple replacement parts to enhance the model by way of detail sets or the kit itself contains a variety of different materials for the construction ie resin, plastic, metal.
MV203Medium scale military vehicles being between 1/31 and 1/46 scale, the model has been modified in such a way where it does not represent the appearance of the kit instructions. This can involve using conversion kits and scratchbuilding.
MV301Small scale military vehicles being between 1/47 and 1/71 scale, the model is built completely from a single medium, only built using the parts contained within a single kit and build completely from that kit as per the kit instructions. Minor details can be added: Strengthing/balancing, alternate decals and weathering is allowed
MV303Small scale military vehicles being between 1/47 and 1/71 scale, the model has been modified in such a way where it does not represent the appearance of the kit instructions. This can involve using conversion kits and scratchbuilding.
MV401Miniature scale military vehicles being of 1/72 scale or smaller, the model is built completely from a single medium, only built using the parts contained within a single kit and build completely from that kit as per the kit instructions. Minor details can be added: Strengthing/balancing, alternate decals and weathering is allowed
MV403Miniature scale military vehicles being of 1/72 scale or smaller, the model has been modified in such a way where it does not represent the appearance of the kit instructions. This can involve using conversion kits and scratchbuilding.
RS100Real space models, including all types of construction materials and build class, but limited to real space/aerospace rockets, satellites, interplanetary exploration or space related experimental craft, including carrier vehicles providing they include the real space payload.
SB100Scratchbuilt models, includes all types of construction materials can be used provided that the model is at least 75 percent built from scratch. Plans and reference material should be supplied.
SF101Science fiction type model being of any scale, excluding figures, the model is built completely from a single medium, only built using the parts contained within a single kit and build completely from that kit as per the kit instructions. Minor details can be added: Strengthing/balancing, alternate decals and weathering is allowed
SF103Science fiction type model being of any scale, excluding figures, the model has been modified in such a way where it does not represent the appearance of the kit instructions. This can involve using conversion kits and scratchbuilding.
SF200Science fiction themed figure of any scale, includes all construction materials and all build classes – SM, MM, ENH and MOD
SF500Star Wars themed category, models of any scale, including all construction materials and all build classes – SM, MM, ENH and MOD
SHIP100Large scale ships being of 1/250 scale or larger, including all construction materials, except wood where it accounts for over 75% of the model, and including all build classes – SM, MM, ENH and MOD. This category also excludes submarine models
SHIP200Medium scale ships being between 1/251 and 1/450 scale, including all construction materials, except wood where it accounts for over 75% of the model and including all build classes – SM, MM, ENH and MOD. This category also excludes submarine models
SHIP301Small scale ships being of 1/451 scale or smaller, the model is built completely from a single medium, only built using the parts contained within a single kit and build completely from that kit as per the kit instructions. Minor details can be added: Strengthing/balancing, alternate decals and weathering is allowed
SHIP303Small scale ships being of 1/451 scale or smaller, the model has been modified in such a way where it does not represent the appearance of the kit instructions. This can involve using conversion kits and scratchbuilding.
SHIP400Non-plastic ships of any scale, including all construction materiels excluding plastiic and all build classes – SM, MM, ENH and MOD
SHIP500Submarine themed models of any scale and including all construction materials and all build classes – SM, MM, ENH and MOD
VIG100Vignettes are a small group of figures supported by scenery. May include hand held or personal portable equipment, large animal or small livestock. It can NOT include full buildings, vehicles, aircraft or ships, or large items of equipment.
WG100Wargaming single figure fantasy themed including all scales and construction materials and all build classes – SM, MM, ENH and MOD
WG110Wargaming single figure military themed including all scales and construction materials and all build classes – SM, MM, ENH and MOD
WG200Wargaming squad based which consists of a minimum of 3 and up to 12 figures of any scale and construction materials and all build classes – SM, MM, ENH and MOD
WG300Wargaming Vehicle or equipment including all scales and construction materials and all build classes – SM, MM, ENH and MOD