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 12-13, 2009, SM Megamall Atruim, Bldg A.