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2012 ASM Contest Schedule

As Of:  17 Jan 2012

Latest change(s) annotated by: %

Click here for a Word document file of the 2012 Schedule:   2012 Contest Schedule (17 Jan 2012)

Note:  All "Theme" contests are open to ALL entries.  However, only models that match the theme are eligible for the "Best of Show" awards in each skill level for that night.

 

# BONUS #1:  For the boundary pushers in the club: One $10 gift card will be awarded at each Theme (points) contest for best entry with an irregular "interpretation" of the theme.  Include written justification with model entry form. Winner selected by Contest Director.

 

# BONUS #2: Display Only in Theme: Best in-theme subjects presented in the Display Only section. Bring out old models, previous winners etc. to go with the evening's Theme. Winning entry(ies) selected by Webmaster, will be recognized on website.

Jan 6      Special Contest # 1  "Annual Honorary Moe Blalters Sci-Fi/Real Space/Fantasy/Science Contest"         Non-Points
 Any subject or scale in the realms of science fiction (Star Wars, Star Trek, etc.); actual (real) space exploration (Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Shuttle, etc.); science subject matter (Dinosaurs, Bugs, Visible Frog etc.); or fantasy, including anime subjects (Gundams, Robotech, etc.)

                  Sponsored Contest: "Lasers" - Any subject involving lasers - Sponsor: Patrick Dick                      

Feb 3      ASM Swap Meet  (No Contest)

                # Clinic:  Silver / Metallic finishes

Mar 2     Theme:  "OPEN" Any scale, any subject, and any era.                                                                                Points Contest

                Sponsored Contest:  Best Sci-Fi Spaceship. - Sponsor: Don Smith

                #Speaker:  Dave Straub - 2011 IPMS/USA National Presentation                                                                                                                                   

#Apr 6      Theme:  Large Scale - Aircraft 1/32 and up, Armor 1/25 and up, Automotive, 1/18 and up, Ships 1/144 and up, Figures 1/16 and up    Points Contest

                Sponsored Contest: Best Tamiya 1/32 P-51D Mustang - Sponsor: Hobby Proz                                                                                           

                % Speaker:  "Dambusters" by Doug Dildy 

#May 4     Super Clinic Night - No Contest      Masking: Three different approaches                                                                                     

June 1      Theme:  British Steel - Any subject/scale that operated in or built in England                                              Points Contes

                  % Clinic:  Decals

July 13    Theme:  2012; 70, 50, 30 Year Anniversaries - Any subject from, 1942, 1962, 1982                                       Points Contest        

                #Clinic:  Dot filters and Oil washes

#Aug 3    Super Clinic Night - No Contest      Airbrushing: Three approaches

Sep 7      Theme:  New Mexico Centennial of Statehood - Any subject that has a connection to the state of New Mexico                 Points Contest

                #Clinic:  Judging                                                                                                                                        

Oct 5      Theme:  Century Series - Any Subject with 1XX in name or designation (F-105 jet, Ki-100 fighter, F150 truck, SU100 tank destroyer, etc.)
               Points Contest

                #Sponsored Contest: "From a Movie/TV show" per the Internet - Sponsor: Josh Pals  

Nov 2      Theme:  More Than a Handful, Big Guns - Any subject with large weapons (artillery, tank buster aircraft, battleships etc.)         Points Contest

                Sponsored Contest: Stealth - Sponsor: Mike Blohm               

                 #Clinic:  Rigging                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

Dec 7      Special Contest #2  Pearl Harbor                                                                                                                      Non-Points

                -Sponsored Contest: Patrick Dick: Rolls Royce: Any subject made by RR or powered by RR

                "Model of the Year" competition amongst the Best of Show winners at each skill level from all of the 2012 Theme and Special Contests.

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2012 Sponsored Contest ROE

Listed below are the host's Rules of Engagement (ROE) for the known 2012 Sponsored Contests.

Jan 6       Sponsored Contest: "Frickin'Laser Beams"
                ROE:  Any subject involving lasers - Sponsor: Patrick Dick

Mar 2     Sponsored Contest:  Best Sci-Fi Spaceship. - Sponsor: Don Smith
               ROE:  Any science fiction spaceship, any scale, any medium. 
              The prize will be a print, similar to the ones used for Don's aircraft contests.

 Apr 6      Sponsored Contest: Best Tamiya 1/32 P-51D Mustang - Sponsor: Hobby Proz                                                                                 
               ROE:  Award/prize info to be posted ASAP. 

Oct 5      Sponsored Contest: "From a Movie/TV show" per the Internet - Sponsor: Josh Pals  
              ROE: 
             Any model, any scale from a movie or T.V. show.  Including animated shows.
             Model should be easily recognizable from the show/movie it's from, i.e. General Lee (Dukes of Hazard), Oddball's tank(Kelly's Hero's) etc.
             Documentation is a plus, especiallly for those who want to do a more obscure movie model.
             Modelers will compete against their peers from their division, Masters with Masters etc.
             Models will be judged on the basics of model building as well as accuracy of the vehicle.
             A "Slap Daddy" award will be given to the best model in each division and catergory depending on turnout.
             If a low turnout happens, then an award for the best in each division will be given
             No limit on the number of entries!
            All entrants must have fun building!

Nov 2    Sponsored Contest: Stealth - Sponsor: Mike Blohm               
              ROE:  Aircraft (including helicopters) or Ships using Stealth technogology (4th generation and up) - both factual and hypothetical. 
              Depending upon turnout, awards given for both Best Factual Stealth Vehicle and Best Hypothetical Stealth Vehicle
             Contact Mike to determine if your proposed entry is eligible.  Examples listed below.
             Factual:  F-117, YF-22, YF-23, F-22, X-32, X-35, F-35, B-2, Have Blue, Tacit Blue, MiG-1.44, Sukhoi T-50, Chengdu J-20, RAH-66 Comanche
                            Prototype, RQ-3 Dark Star UAV, A-12 Avenger Prototype, Sea Shadow (IX-529), USS Independence (LCS-2)
             Hypothetical:  F-19 (Testors), MiG-37B Ferret (Italeri), SR-75 Penetrator (Testors), Stealth Helicopter - Operation Geronimo (Dragon),
                                     B-2 (Revell),

Dec 7      Sponsored Contest: Patrick Dick: Rolls Royce: 
               ROE:  Any subject made by RR or powered by RR

 

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ASM Modeling Workshops Schedule for 2012

Please stay tuned for changes and for what model projects you should bring in for the workshop!

February 3 Silver / Metallic finishes
April 6

Speaker:  "Dambusters" presented by Doug Dildy
May 4 Super Clinic Night: Masking - Three different apparoaches
June 1 Decals
July 13 Dot filters, Oil washes
August 3 Super Clinic Night: Airbrushing - Three different apparoaches
September 7 Judging
October 5 Armor track weathering
November 2 Rigging

 

 

2011 ASM Contest Schedule

As Of:  24 Sep 2011

Latest change(s) annotated by ***

Click here for a Word document file of the 2011 Schedule:    2011 ASM Contest Schedule

Note: Special Contest awards will be "Best Entry" at each level (Junior, Basic, Intermediate and Master), based upon contest participation.

Jan 7 2011 - Special Contest # 1:  "Sci-Fi - Real Space - Science - Fantasy".  Any model, any scale, any time period, from the realms of Science Fiction and Fantasy, to Space Exploration (Apollo, Soyuz, etc.), or Science subjects like dinosaurs, bugs, amoebas, etc. 

Feb 4 2011 - ASM Swap Meet (No Contest)

Mar 4 2011 - Spring Points Contest - Open:  Any model, any scale, any era.
Clinic:  Judging

Apr 1 2011 - No Contest - "Super Clinic Night". Clinics: Josh Pals - Acrylic Washes; Jim Guld - Armor; Brian Peck - Natural Metal Finishes; Frank Randall - Decals.

May 6 2011 - Special Contest # 2: "Shiny Show Rods".  Auto models of show rods, i.e. Chezoom by Boyd Coddington, Red Baron by Tom Daniels, etc.  Auto Modelling Skill Clinic.

June 3 2011 - Summer Points Contest - "1941".  Any scale, subject from or during the period of Jan-Dec. 1941.  Clinic: Patrick Dick - Cockpits

July 8 2011 - Special Contest # 3 - "More or Less".  Any vehicle with less than 4 wheels or more than 4 wheels, military OK but no tracked vehicles. 
Sponsored Contest - "Post-Apocalyptic" (Josh Pals).  Think Mad Max, Death Race etc.  Any aircraft, armor or auto in any scale.  Kit-bash, scratch build - use your imagination!

Aug 5 2011 - ASM Swap Meet (No Contest). 

Sep 9 2011 - Fall Points Contest - "Mediterranean".  Any scale, era or subject operating in or from the Mediterranean area. 
Sponsored Contest - "President's Choice" (Victor Maestas) - Model list to be announced.
 ** Sponsored Contest - "Post-Apocalyptic" (Josh Pals).  Slipped from July - Think Mad Max, Death Race etc.  Any aircraft, armor or auto in any scale.  Kit-bash, scratch build - use your imagination!

Oct 7 2011 - Special Contest # 4 - "Common Kits".  Common Armor, Aircraft and Automotive Kits.  # Aircraft: Revell 1/72 B-17G; Armor: Tamiya 1/35 Matilda; Automotive: Revell Ferrari 458 Italia.  "Triathalon Award" for best of all three kit types.  Clinic: Ken Liotta - Mold Making & Casting

Nov 4 2011 - Winter Points Contest - Open:  Any model, any scale, any era.  Final points contest to determine Modeler of the Year in each skill level.
Sponsored Contest -- "Best Cobra Model' (Don Smith)
***  Sponsored Contest - "Desert Storm - 1991" (Brian Peck) - moved from Oct 7th

Dec 2 2011 - Model of the Year Contest,  Competition among Best of Show winners at each skill level from all of the 2010 Points and Special Contests.
 Sponsored Contest - "BMW" (Patrick Dick)

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ASM Modeling Workshops Schedule for 2011

Please stay tuned for changes and for what model projects you should bring in for the workshop!

March 4 Judging - Josh Pals
April 1

Super Clinic Night: Josh Pals - Acrylic Washes; Jim Guld - Armor; Brian Peck - Natural Metal Finishes; Frank Randall - Decals.
May 6 Automtove Modeling Clinic - TBD
September 9 Aircraft Cockpits - Patrick Dick
October 7 Mold Making & Casting - Ken Liotta

2011 Sponsored Contest ROE

Listed below are the host's Rulres of Engagement (ROE) for the known 2011 Sponsored Contests.

July 8 2011 - Sponsored Contest - "Post-Apocalyptic" (Josh Pals). 
- Think Mad Max, Death Race etc.  Any aircraft, armor or auto in any scale.  Kit-bash, scratch build - use your imagination!

Sep 9 2011 -

Sponsored Contest - "President's Choice" (Victor Maestas) - Model from the below list, preference for markings and era as noted

TYPE NAME MARKINGS
A-10 Warthog USAF (1990's)
A-4AR Fighting Hawk Argentina (1990's)
Aermachi M346   Italian AF
AH-1W or Z Cobra US Marines
AH-64A or D Apache US Army / UK
CH-53 Super Stallion USMC (2000's)
CV-22 Osprey USAF, Kirtland AFB
Eclipse 500 Bizjet
F-16 (Block 40) Fighting Falcon Turkish AF / USAF
F-5A or B / F-5E or F Freedom Fighter Norway (1990's) / MAF (1990's)
Hawker 800 Bizjet  
KC-10 Extender USAF
KC-135R Stratotanker US ANG
KC-767 Japanese ASDF
MH-53J or M Pave Low USAF, Kirtland AFB (1990's)
HH-60G / P BlackHawk USAF, Kirtland AFB (1990's) / ROKAF
RAH-66 Commanche US Army
SH-60B or R SeaHawk US Navy (2000's)
UH-1N / Bell 212 Huey USAF, Kirtland AFB (1990's) / MAF
EA-6B Prowler US Navy (2000's)
F/A-18C Hornet US Navy / US Marines (2000's)
P-3 Orion US Navy
GP10 Diesel Locomotive US Army (2000's)

** Sponsored Contest - "Post-Apocalyptic" (Josh Pals).  Slipped from July.  Think Mad Max, Death Race etc.  Any aircraft, armor or auto in any scale.  Kit-bash, scratch build - use your imagination!

*** Oct 7 2011 - None ("Desert Storm - 1991"moved to Nov 4th)

Nov 4 2011
Sponsored Contest -- "Best Cobra Model' (Don Smith)
 - A contest for the best models depicting a Bell Airacobra or Kingcobra.  Any model, any scale, any nationality and both WWII era and post-war.  Includes P-400, P-39 and P-63 with USAAF, Russian, RAF, French, etc. markings.  Anyone interested in building a P-63 Pinball Kingcobra?  No former National IPMS winners allowed, you gotta build a new model if you should be lucky enough to fall into this category. 
- Two framed prints will be awarded for the Best Cobra Models.  One print will be awarded as a People's Choice award and the other will be a Judge's Choice award.
 *** Sponsored Contest - "Desert Storm - 1991" (Brian Peck) - moved from Oct 7th

Dec 2 2011 - Sponsored Contest - "BMW" (Patrick Dick)
- Rules of Engagement:  Any car, truck, bus or other vehicle produced by this premier German auto company, or any subject powered by a BMW engine.

 

 

2010 ASM Contest Schedule

As Of:  8 December 2009 - See * and # below

Click here for a Word document file of the 2010 Schedule:  ASM 2010 Contest Schedule

Click here for break-out of Modeling Workshops

Jan 8 2010 - Special Contest # 1 Sci-Fi/Real Space/Fantasy:  Any model, any scale, any time period, from the realms of Fantasy and Science Fiction, to space exploration (Sputnik, Mercury, Apollo, Soyuz etc.), or science subjects like dinosaurs, bugs, amoebas, etc.  Sponsored Contest - "Best Mirage" by Rick Carver -any Mirage III, IV, V, 2000 or variant (Kfir etc.).

 Feb 5 2010 - ASM Swap Meet (No Contest)

 Mar 5 2010 - Winter Points Contest - Open:  any model, any scale, any era  Clinic:  Model Masking by Frank Randall and Brian Peck

Apr 2 2010 - Special Contest # 2 Golden Age Monogram - any Monogram scale model kit (aircraft, cars, tanks, figures etc.) from the origin of the company in 1945, through and until 1980.  Kits can be originals or reissues but must have been originally produced and marketed during this time period.  This is a great opportunity to have some fun and build those old neglected kits in your collection.  Entries do not need to be OOB.

#  May 7 2010 - Spring Points Contest - Open: any model, any scale, any era  # Sponsored Contest - Oddball Subjects by Jim Guld; any unusual subject (armor, aircraft, car etc.) displaying a strange paint job, odd parts or an out-of-the ordinary configuration, like a tank with its tracks on backwards.  Model subjects should be based on a photo or written description.  Clinic:  Use of Future Wax Coatings on Models by Ken Liotta.

Jun 4 2010 - Special Contest # 3 Panzer IV Special Contest - Attention all modelers involved in the club's Panzer IV Group/Chapter entry build for the 2010 Nationals- this is a final opportunity to show your work and receive judging feedback. 
Sponsored Contest - 9th U.S. Air Force, the tactical air force that won the war in the ETO by Don Smith.  Clinic:  Tank Stowage by Jim Guld

* Jul 9 2010 - Sponsored Contest - FEM-CON by Josh Pals  A celebration of female figures from all genres (fantasy, pin-up, anime, historical etc.).  Hundreds of excellent female figure models are available on the market, and all scales and mediums are welcome for this contest.  Use your imagination, although figures should be tasteful and non-explicit.  *Sponsored Contest:  Tamiya Spitfire Contest sponsored by Hobby Proz and Brian Peck - Attention Spitwads!  Exclusive contest open to those members who participated in the group purchase of new Tamiya 1/32 Spitfire Mk. IXc kits through Brian Peck at Hobby Proz.  Kit can be built OOB or modified.  Entries will form the basis of a special group entry at the 2010 IPMS Nationals.

 Aug 13 2010 - Nationals Debrief Night - Bring your winning models and trophies, new kits, references, decals, war stories and scuttlebutt to share with other ASM members and celebrate our club's good competitive showing at the 2010 IPMS Nationals.  Cake, caviar and champagne for all present (well, cake anyway).   No model contest scheduled due to the proximity of IPMS National Convention in Phoenix, AZ, which will run from Aug 4 to Aug 7, 2010. 

Sep 10 2010 - Summer Points Contest - Open:  any model, any scale, any era  Clinic:  Aircraft Cockpits by Patrick Dick

 Oct 1 2010 - Special Contest # 4  Blitzkrieg! - any model, any scale, depicting a subject from the early days of WWII, from the German invasion of Poland in September 1939 through the Fall of France in June 1940.  A wide variety of Allied and German aircraft, armor, figures, ships and dioramas can be built to fit this theme.  Themed models entered in previous contests are welcome in this Special Contest, per guidelines in ASM contest rules.  The club is arranging for a special guest speaker to correspond with the contest theme.

 Nov 5 2010 - Fall Points Contest - Open:  any model, any scale, any era (final points contest to determine Modeler of the Year in each skill level).

 Dec 3 2010 - Sponsored Contest - Mercedes Daimler-Benz by Patrick Dick  Any car, truck, bus or other vehicle produced by this premier German auto company, or any subject powered by a Daimler-Benz engine.  (Contest Director's Note:   I visited the Mercedes Museum in Stuttgart, Germany and can attest there are an infinite variety of model subjects that can fit this theme.  Good choice, Patrick!)  Plus Model of the Year Contest (Competition among Best of Show winners at each skill level from all of the 2010 Points and Special Contests).

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ASM Modeling Workshops Schedule for 2010

Please stay tuned for changes and for what model projects you should bring in for the workshop!

March 5

Model Masking by Frank Randall and Brian Peck
May 7 Use of Future Wax Coatings on Models by Ken Liotta 
June 4 Tank Stowage by Jim Guld
September 10 Aircraft Cockpits by Patrick Dick

 

2009 ASM Contest Schedule

As Of:  8 January 2009

Click here for a Word document file of the 2009 ASM Contest Schedule (as of 8 Jan 2009)

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Note: All "Theme" contests are open to ALL entries. However, only models that match the theme are eligible for the "Best of Show" awards in each skill level for that night's contest, and will subsequently become eligible for the "Model of the Year" competition showdown in December.

 

Jan 9      Special Contest # 1  “Sci-Fi / Real Space / Fantasy/Science.”  Any subject or scale in the realms of science fiction

                  (Star Wars, Star Trek, etc.); actual (real) space exploration (Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Shuttle, etc.); science subject matter (Dinosaurs, Bugs, Visible Frog etc.); or fantasy, including anime subjects (Gundams, Robotech, etc.)                                                                                                                                                                               Non-Points

 

Feb 6      ASM Swap Meet  (No Contest)

 

Mar 6     Theme:  “Open #1” Any scale, any subject, and any era.                                Points Contest

                Workshop 1:  Hairspray in modeling - Tom Perea

 

Apr 3       Theme: “3 or More-engines” Any scale, any era, any subject                       Points Contest

                Sponsored Contest:  "Tank Destroyers of WW II" - hosted by Jim Guld & John Tate                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

May 1     Special Contest #2  “3 rd World Army/Air Force/Navy”: No NATO or Warsaw Pact           Non-Points

                Guest Speaker:  TBD

                Sponsored Contest:  "Battle of the Bulge" - hosted by Fred Franceschi

 

Jun 12   Theme:  “Italiano” Any scale, any era, and any subject built or operated in/from Italy. MC200, Tornado

               Mi3/40, Ferrari F-40, Ducati 916, etc.                                                               Points Contest

                Sponsored Contest: “Show Your Stripes" - hosted by Don Smith (Best WWII D-Day aircraft - WITH STRIPES)

                Workshop:  “Bases/Groundwork” - Jim Guld

 

Jul 10    Theme: “Armored Cars” All Scales, Manufactures and Eras.                       Points Contest

                Sponsored Contest:  "Best Panzer IV and Variants" - hosted by the ASM E-Board

               Workshop:    Auto detailing -  Josh Pals

 

Aug 7     Theme: “1/48 Single Engine Props” Any era, any subject                            Points Contest

                Workshop: TBD  -  Frank Randall

 

Sep 11    Theme: “Sharkmouths”   Anything with a Sharkmouth painted on it.  Planes, armor, car, truck, etc    Points Contest

                Sponsored Contest:  "Best Hellcat F6F" - any scale  - hosted by Frank Randall 

 

Oct 2      Special Contest #3 “Best Competition Racer"  Any racing Plane, vehicle, or athlete figure     Non-Points

                  Sponsored Contest:  "Best Porsche”  -  hosted by Patrick Dick

 

Nov 6      Theme:  “Open #2” Any scale, any subject, and all eras                              Points Contest

                 Sponsored Contest: “Best Vietnam subject ’64-‘75” - hosted by Tim Wood  

                  Workshop:   Brush Painting Techniques - John Tate

               

 Dec 4      Special Contest #4 “XYZ Prototypes” Any Prototype aircraft, armor, car, etc           Non-Points

                Sponsored Contest: “Best Mirage” - hosted by Rick Carver  

                Workshop:    TBD

                  “Model of the Year” competition amongst the Best of Show winners at each skill level from all of the 2009

                Theme, and Special Contests.

 

 

 

ASM Modeling Workshops Schedule for 2009

Please stay tuned for changes and for what model projects you should bring in for the workshop!

March 6

Hairspray in Modeling  -  Tom Perea
June 12 Bases / Groundwork   -  James Guld 
July 10   Auto Detailing   -  Josh Pals 
August 7 TBD  -  Frank Randall
November 6 TBD
December 4 TBD

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