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MP Special Open Contest: Formula 1/144 2009 Season

I. CONTEST OBJECTIVE: 

To build 1/144 Gunpla kits for the Experienced and Beginners. This is to encourage newbie gunpla modelers, giving them a break, and a chance to show their skills that the others can't do. TWO CATEGORIES ARE AVAILABLE: EXPERIENCED and BEGINNERS

II. RULES AND REGULATIONS 

EXPERIENCED (They are those who: Joined contests for years, known to co-modelers, with great build reputation, ranked, previous contest winners, and those who dare!)

1. All Bandai Gunpla kit Series in 1/144 scale only (EX, FG, HG, HGUC, ungraded) are eligible as entries. 
2. Full modification is allowed. HOWEVER, no mix scales are allowed to be used in modifying or kitbash parts. Detail and Aftermarket parts are allowed as long as it is non-scale (Kotobukiya, Wave, etc). 
3. ANY color scheme is allowed.
4. Afermarket decals are allowed.
5. Flight Stands with dynamic poses of entries are allowed.
6. No diorama entries.
7. Maximum of three (3) entries per person.
8. Minimum of ten (10) entries to open category.

BEGINNERS (They are those who: first timers, very few joined contests, no ranking, no record of winning/placing despite years of joining)

1. All Bandai Gunpla kit Series in 1/144 scale only (EX, FG, HG, HGUC, ungraded) are eligible as entries. 
2. Kits must be built following instructions in the box. 
3. Detail-up parts are NOT allowed. No Add-ons. No modifications, just build, seal, paint, and an option to weather and panel lining. Improvements are limited to pre-painting modifications, v-fin trimming, and rescribing original panels. No re-articulation is allowed. 
4. ANY color scheme of the kit must be utilized in painting. (read as: you may use any color you want) 
5. Diorama entries not allowed. 
6. Flight stands and bases are not allowed even if included in the kit. This is to even the playing field. Posing must be ONLY in the STANDING POSITION, similar to an exhibited/catalogued mecha. HOWEVER, if the kit needs the flight stand as support (1/144 S-Gundam Booster), then it is allowed. No need to attach all the weapons and accessories. 
7. Must use the kit-supplied Markings/Decals, or may use painting as a substitute for some markings. (ex: eyes, minor details, numberings, insignias etc) 
8. Maximum of 3 entries per person. 
9. Minimum of TEN (10) entries to open the contest. 

ADDITIONAL RULE: 

For those who intend to enter the following kits as entries: 

HG Meteor Unit + Freedom Gundam 
HGUC G Armor Kit (RX-78-2 + G Fighter) 
HGUC Super Gundam (RX-178 MKII + FXA-050 G Defenser) 
HGUC Gundam MK II with Flying Armor 
HGUC GP03D Dendrobium 

…and other similar kits (2-in1) in 1/144, when the MS is riding or combined with the MA or Ship, the entry is counted as one, and if separated, counted as two. As an exception to the no-stand rule in the Beginner's Category, only MAs/Ships that require flight stands on the above-mentioned shall be allowed. In the case of the Gundam and G Fighter separation, in the Gundam MkII and Flying Armor separation, and in the MkII-G Defenser separation, the Gundam units should not stand above the MAs/Ships and shall retain the standard catalog pose. 

Single-combiner units such as the Bawoo, ZZ Gundam, etc. must be entered in combined and in MS Mode. The same applies to TMS (Transformable Mobile Suits). 

DATE OF EVENT AND VENUE: 

September 15-22, 2009, SM Megamall Atruim, Bldg A.

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3rd Place

Upcoming Events

FINAL INHOUSE CONTEST FOR DECEMBER 2009: SD CON 5.0


A cute series of comically proportioned characters with big heads. The "SD GUNDAM BB Warriors" series comes in a wide variety of variations, including Hyper Action Models with articulation rivaling that of MG and HG kits, and simplified models that feature fewer parts and accessories for easier construction. 

I. Contest Objective: To build the cutest SD and Keroro Robo kits, period. 

II. Rules and Regulations: 

1. Bandai kits of all SD series (Generation F, G Generation, Musha, Generation Neo, Sangokouden, etc.) and Keroro Robo kits! 

2. Modifications shall be all-out!!! however, modifications should retain the general Super Deformed and giro-giro-giro status/configuration. 

3. Diorama entries not allowed. Stands/flight stands details are NOT allowed, even if included in kit, except when SD mobile armors/ships are entered. This is to maintain fairness and equality. 

4. One-person is allowed to enter a maximum of three (3) entries. However, SD COMBINER units (including Dendrobium/Stamen, FAZZ/Mega Rider, and other similar units), and Keroro characters riding their mechas, if entered in "combined" mode shall be entered as single entry, if separated, then it is counted separately. 

6. Minimum of ten (10) entries to open the contest per category (10 SD, 10 Keroro). 

III. CRITERIA FOR JUDGING: 

1. Assembly Skills (absence of mold lines, flash, inappropriate gaps, proper parts alignment, completeness, absence of excess adhesive marks, proper modifications, parts detail-up) - 30% 

2. Painting (smooth paint texture, unless for obvious reasons, absence of overspray, brush streaks, complete paint coverage, color line separation from masking/brushing/spraying, overall color combination) - 30% 

3. Detailing (includes parts and paint detailing like shading and paneling, weathering, functional parts, proper decal/marking positioning and usage) - 20% 

4. Presentation (all entries are not required to have their kits paneled and/or shaded as long as the overall presentation is impressive, then a high score is given. At first glance, is the model impressive? Even to the audience? Impact varies from distance. The model may look good from a distance but turns out ugly at close-up) - 20% 

ENTRIES MUST BE PRE-QUALIFIED BY SENDING TO TO ME, THROUGH PM, OR AT honeybabylove_09@lycos.com AT LEAST ONE WEEK BEFORE THE EVENT PROPER, TWO (2) PICTURES OF DIFFERENT POSES IN 640 X 480 SIZE OF THE FINISHED MODEL. 

IV. PRIZES: 

To Be Announced 

V. DATE OF EVENT AND VENUE: 

To Be Announced, but scheduled in the Mechapinoy Christmas Party in DECEMBER 2009 

If you have any questions/clarifications, feel free to ask. But please, DO NOT ask STUPID/unnecessary questions. I am expecting questions and queries on the rules and criteria for judging. 

RULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITH PRIOR NOTICE

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Pictures courtesy of www.gundambase.com

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