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Competition Categories

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Competition Categories for WASMEx 2024

Aircraft

1.1 - General Aviation - Open

1.2 - Aircraft Small Scale - Out of Box - Smaller than 1/50

1.3 - Aircraft Small Scale - Modified - Smaller than 1/50

1.4 - Aircraft Medium Scale - Out of Box - 1/48 to 1/36

1.5 - Aircraft Medium Scale - Modified - 1/48 to 1/36

1.6 - Aircraft Large Scale - Out of Box - 1/35 and larger

1.7 - Aircraft Large Scale - Modified - 1/35 and larger

1.8 - Aircraft Scratchbuilt - Open

Military Vehicles, Equipment & AFVs

2.1 - Military Vehicles Small Scale - Out of Box - 1/57 and smaller

2.2 - Military Vehicles Small Scale - Modified - 1/57 and smaller

2.3 - Military Vehicles Medium Scale - Out of Box - 1/56 to 1/36

2.4 - Military Vehicles Medium Scale - Modified - 1/56 to 1/36

2.5 - Military Vehicles Large Scale - Out of Box -1/35 and larger

2.6 - Military Vehicles Large Scale - Modified - 1/35 and larger

2.7 - Military Vehicles Scratchbuilt - Open

Cars, Trucks & Motorcycles

3.1 - Cars - Out of Box - Open

3.2 - Cars - Modified - Open

3.3 - Cars - Scratchbuilt - Open

3.4 - Trucks - Out of Box - Open

3.5 - Trucks - Modified - Open

3.6 - Trucks - Scratchbuilt - Open

3.7 - Motorcycles - Out of Box - Open

3.8 - Motorcycles - Modified - Open

3.9 - Motorcycles - Scratchbuilt - Open

3.10 - Diecast - Modified - Open

Figures & Busts

4.1 - Figures - Small Scale -  54 mm (1/32) and smaller

4.2 - Figures - Medium Scale - 1/31 to 90 mm (1/18)

4.3 - Figures - Large Scale  -  Larger than 90mm (1/18)

4.7 - Busts - Open

4.9 - Scratchbuilt Figures - Open

Science Fiction & Fantasy 

5.1 - Science Fiction Spaceships  -  Open

5.2 - Science Fiction Vehicles and Equipment (including Mecha) - Open

5.3 - Science Fiction Subjects - Scratchbuilt - Open                                           

5.5 - Fantasy Gaming Figures - Open

5.6 - Fantasy Gaming Vehicles and Equipment - Open

Ships & Boats

 6.1 - Kit (Plastic) - Open

 6.2 - Kit (Other Materials) - Open

 6.3 - Scratchbuilt - Open

Dioramas

7.1 - Small Scale - 1/72 and smaller

7.2 - Medium Scale - 1/71 to 1/30

7.3 - Large Scale - Larger than 1/30

Vignettes

8.1 - Small Scale - 1/72 and smaller

8.2 - Medium Scale - 1/71 to 1/30

8.3 - Large Scale - Larger than 1/30

Real Space

9.1 - Real Spacecraft and Real Space Equipment - Open

Intermediates (Age 13 to 17 inclusive)

10.1  - Aircraft - Open

10.2 - Military Vehicles, Equipment & AFV's - Open

10.3 - Cars, Trucks & Motorcycles - Open

10.4 - Miscellaneous - Open

10.5 - Wargaming Figures - Smaller than 75mm

10.6 - Wargaming Machines - Open

10.7 - Figures and Busts - Open

10.8 - Dioramas - Open

Juniors (Age 12 and under)

11.1 - Aircraft - Open

11.2 - Military Vehicles, Equipment & AFV's - Open

11.3 - Cars, Trucks & Motorcycles - Open

11.4 - Miscellaneous - Open

11.5 - Wargaming Figures -Smaller than 75mm

11.6 - Figures and Busts - Open

11.7 - Dioramas - Open

Miscellaneous     

12.1 - As Determined by WASMEx - Open

Gundam
Please Note - Since Gundam judging has its own specialized criteria, categories 13.1, 13.2 and 13.3 will be judged by members of the W.A. Gundam modelling community rather than by the WASMEx judging panel. 

13.1 - Gundam Straight Build - Open
- Painting not allowed
- Seamline removal not allowed.
- No modifications allowed (including weathering and battle damage)
- Sanding and nub removal ok
- Panel lining is allowed. Topcoat and decals allowed but won't score extra points.
- Base is allowed and encouraged.


13.2 - Gundam Repaint - Open
- Kit must be painted
- Seamline removal allowed
- Weathering allowed but no battle damage.
- Decals and topcoat allowed and will score extra points
- Panel lining allowed and will score extra points
- Base encouraged and will score extra points.
- No modifications allowed


13.3 - Gundam Modified - Open
- Any modifications allowed (photo etch, resin, 3D print, battle damage, scribing etc)
- Must be painted, panel lined, decals.
- Must have a base



Co-operative Build

14.1 - Open (Any subject built by two or more people) - Open


15.1 - Showcase Challenge. 

-Each year a new theme will be chosen for the Showcase Challenge.
-Showcase Challenge models will be entered to this category. 
- The Showcase Challenge  theme for 2025 will be 'Racing Cars'.



A condition of entry to the WASMEx competition and displays is that models may be photographed for later promotional use by WASMEx, including posting to this web site. These images are copyright by WASMEx Inc. and must not be used by anyone else for any purpose, except as allowed by the Copyright Act, without the express written permission of WASMEx Inc.
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  • WASMEx
  • About WASMEx
    • Where & When
    • Event Schedule
    • Contact Us
  • NEWS & UPDATES
  • COMPETITION
    • Categories
    • Competition Rules & Conditions of entry
    • Showcase Challenge
    • Entry Form and How to Enter
    • Showcase Challenge 2025
    • Judging Guidelines
    • AWARDS
  • 2024 COMPETITION GALLERY
    • Perpetual Awards
    • Gold Awards
    • Silver Awards
    • Bronze Awards
    • Round the Show
  • Photo Galleries
    • 2023 Competiton Gallery
    • 2023 Junior and Intermediate Gallery
    • 2023 Round the Show Gallery
    • 2022 Gallery
    • 2022 Junior and Intermediate Gallery
    • 2021 Gallery
    • 2019 Gallery
    • 2018 Gallery
    • 2017 Gallery
    • 2016 Gallery
    • 2015 Gallery
    • 2014 Gallery
    • 2013 Gallery
    • SPONSORS
    • 2012 Gallery
    • 2011 Gallery
  • SECOND-HAND MARKET
  • FAQs
  • Supporters