THE BEAUTIES
Definition:
A Beauty entry celebrates surface perfection through metallic presentation.
The metallic appearance must be the primary visual feature of the model. The entry should emphasize light, reflection, craftsmanship and finish quality.
Qualifying finishes may include natural metal finishes, anodised metal finishes, polished metal surfaces, chrome effects, reflective metallic coatings and other metallic finishes – for example – Gunmetal, Gold, Bronze, Burnt iron, Burnt metal, Blue steel, Violet-blue titanium, Brown heat staining.
The overall appearance should clearly present a bright, reflective or metallic character.
Minor operational wear and realistic service use may be present provided the metallic presentation remains visually dominant.
A Beauty should represent a subject that remains functional, intact and operational.
A Beauty entry celebrates surface perfection through metallic presentation.
The metallic appearance must be the primary visual feature of the model. The entry should emphasize light, reflection, craftsmanship and finish quality.
Qualifying finishes may include natural metal finishes, anodised metal finishes, polished metal surfaces, chrome effects, reflective metallic coatings and other metallic finishes – for example – Gunmetal, Gold, Bronze, Burnt iron, Burnt metal, Blue steel, Violet-blue titanium, Brown heat staining.
The overall appearance should clearly present a bright, reflective or metallic character.
Minor operational wear and realistic service use may be present provided the metallic presentation remains visually dominant.
A Beauty should represent a subject that remains functional, intact and operational.
Examples of qualifying Beauty subjects:
• A polished P-51 Mustang in natural metal finish
• A metallic-finished jet aircraft
• A chrome custom road or racing vehicle
• A polished locomotive
• A metallic-finished spacecraft
• A Gundam with highly reflective metallic armor
• Ceremonial armor with metallic finishes
• A restored or museum-quality historic vehicle
Examples that would generally NOT qualify as Beauties:
• Heavily weathered or oxidized metallic surfaces
• Rusted or corroded subjects
• Battle-damaged subjects
• Burnt subjects
• Abandoned vehicles
• Subjects where weathering, dirt or damage dominates visual appearance
• A polished P-51 Mustang in natural metal finish
• A metallic-finished jet aircraft
• A chrome custom road or racing vehicle
• A polished locomotive
• A metallic-finished spacecraft
• A Gundam with highly reflective metallic armor
• Ceremonial armor with metallic finishes
• A restored or museum-quality historic vehicle
Examples that would generally NOT qualify as Beauties:
• Heavily weathered or oxidized metallic surfaces
• Rusted or corroded subjects
• Battle-damaged subjects
• Burnt subjects
• Abandoned vehicles
• Subjects where weathering, dirt or damage dominates visual appearance
Beauty Dioramas
Beauty entries may include a display base or full diorama.
Dioramas should support and enhance the subject rather than overpower it.
Examples:
• A polished aircraft on a sunlit flight line
• A concours car display
• A ceremonial military parade scene
• A museum presentation setting
The Beauty itself must remain the primary focus of the entry.
Beauty entries may include a display base or full diorama.
Dioramas should support and enhance the subject rather than overpower it.
Examples:
• A polished aircraft on a sunlit flight line
• A concours car display
• A ceremonial military parade scene
• A museum presentation setting
The Beauty itself must remain the primary focus of the entry.
