Competition Overview
WASMEx is the WA Scale Modelling Exposition and major part of it is the Championship Competition. This is an opportunity for all modelers to show off their work, engage in friendly competition with like-minded hobbyists, have some fun and perhaps even pick up an award. The hundreds of models on the tables make for a stunning display of modelling craftsmanship.
WASMEx encourages participation, consequently:
Key information regarding the Championship Competition:
Competition Rules & Conditions of entry – here
Competition Categories – here
Competition Category definitions – here
Showcase Challenge information – here
Judging guidelines – here
Awards – here
Entry form - here
How it works:
Judging:
When entered into the competition, the entrants’ model will be individually judged against pre-set judging criteria which can be found on this website and is listed in the Key information link above.
Depending on the outcome of the judging, the model will be marked as Gold, Silver, Bronze or “did not place”.
Gold, Silver and Bronze graded models will be awarded a medal.
High Distinction awards are also presented to models that, based on the judges' subjective view, represent a form of excellence, independent of technical achievement, that is worthy of recognition. This is WASMEx's means of recognising artistic and other subjective forms of excellence. A High Distinction and is considered equivalent to a Gold award. High distinctions can be awarded to any model that are judged deserving, this includes models that already achieved a Gold, Silver or Bronze award and those that have not.
Main Awards and Trophies
There are a number of awards that can be won in two formats, perpetual and annual.
Perpetual awards come with a permanent trophy, that is notionally held by the winner for one year. Each winner receives a smaller 'keeper' award to hold in perpetuity.
Perpetual Awards:
The annual perpetual awards are:
NEW FOR 2026
In addition to the individually assessed Gold, Silver, Bronze gradings, the Committee has decided to introduce a group of “Best Of’s” for the categories listed below to meet the true nature of a competition.
There is an award and prizegiving ceremony each year on the Sunday afternoon.
WASMEx encourages participation, consequently:
- There is no fee to enter any model into the competition.
- There is no 'minimum standard' of modelling required to enter.
- There is no requirement to be a member of a modelling club to enter.
Key information regarding the Championship Competition:
Competition Rules & Conditions of entry – here
Competition Categories – here
Competition Category definitions – here
Showcase Challenge information – here
Judging guidelines – here
Awards – here
Entry form - here
How it works:
- Once an entrant has decided to enter a model into the competition, the first step is to read all the rules of entry.
- From understanding the rules, the next step is to review the list of competition categories in conjunction with the category definitions and decide which is the correct category for the model to be entered into.
Scrutineers will be available during the registration period to assist if required.
Intermediate and Junior entrants are encouraged to enter in their specific age-based categories. - The final step is to complete an entry form.
A pre-registration form is available on this website. That should be emailed to the competition co-ordinator once completed.
A notification of pre-registration opening date will be made public on this website and via social media in advance of the Expo.
WASMEx strongly encourages the completion of the entry form in advance of the Saturday registration to avoid the entrant having to manually complete the form and wait during manual data entry.
Judging:
When entered into the competition, the entrants’ model will be individually judged against pre-set judging criteria which can be found on this website and is listed in the Key information link above.
Depending on the outcome of the judging, the model will be marked as Gold, Silver, Bronze or “did not place”.
Gold, Silver and Bronze graded models will be awarded a medal.
High Distinction awards are also presented to models that, based on the judges' subjective view, represent a form of excellence, independent of technical achievement, that is worthy of recognition. This is WASMEx's means of recognising artistic and other subjective forms of excellence. A High Distinction and is considered equivalent to a Gold award. High distinctions can be awarded to any model that are judged deserving, this includes models that already achieved a Gold, Silver or Bronze award and those that have not.
Main Awards and Trophies
There are a number of awards that can be won in two formats, perpetual and annual.
Perpetual awards come with a permanent trophy, that is notionally held by the winner for one year. Each winner receives a smaller 'keeper' award to hold in perpetuity.
Perpetual Awards:
The annual perpetual awards are:
- Best of Show - Judges Choice
- Best of Showcase Challenge (A different subject every year)
- Best Australian Subject
- Best Royal Australian Air Force Subject
- Best Royal Australian Navy Subject
- Best Australian Army Subject
- Best Intermediate
- Best Junior Entry - The Tim Vickridge Memorial Trophy - Trophy provided by the Vickridge family. (Formerly the Captain L.F.W Vickridge Memorial Trophy and changed at the family’s request to honour Tim Vickridge)
- People’s Choice (decided by popular vote)
- Best Club Display (decided by popular vote)
- Best US Navy Subject - 'The Tail-hook Trophy' - Trophy provided by the US Navy (going into hibernation in 2027)
- Best RAF Subject - Trophy provided by the Royal Air Force Association (going into hibernation in 2027)
- Best Co-operative (going into hibernation in 2027)
NEW FOR 2026
In addition to the individually assessed Gold, Silver, Bronze gradings, the Committee has decided to introduce a group of “Best Of’s” for the categories listed below to meet the true nature of a competition.
- BEST AIRCRAFT
- BEST MILITARY VEHICLE
- BEST CIVILIAN VEHICLE
- BEST FIGURE / BUST
- BEST SCI FI / FANTASY / REAL SPACE
- BEST WATERCRAFT
- BEST GUNDAM
There is an award and prizegiving ceremony each year on the Sunday afternoon.
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