Danno Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 QUICK REMINDER --------> It's beautiful, sunny (but mild ... it's Springtime) ... it's Phoenix, for the Desert Scale Classic ! Presented by Cactus Car Modelers Club of Phoenix. Sponsored by Moonlight Modelers Club of Phoenix, Tucson Miniature Auto Club, Hobby Depot (LHS), and Torco Racing Lubricants. See in person, for the first time publicly displayed anywhere, Hollywood Jim's spectacular "Bad Penny" 1949 Mercury! Judged contest with Best through Third awarded in 26 Classes plus Juniors and 5 Master Awards. Separate "Peoples Choice" awards for entries by Cactus Car Modeler members (club members are not eligible for judging in the regular competition).National magazine coverage.Free Make-N-Take event for kids. Vendorific Swap Meet full of goodies. Seminars on Scratchbuilding by Hollywood Jim Fernandez and Alclad by Bruce Biggs. Raffles throughout the day. Food concession on site.Desert Scale Classic! Critically judged, critically acclaimed! A great time for all in the Valley of the Sun. DESERT SCALE CLASSIC Saturday, April 25, 2009 9am to 3:30pm Postal Workers Social Hall 3720 W. Greenway Road Phoenix, AZ 85053 Spectator Admission Free Entries: 1-5 models, $12 Each additional model, $1 More info: Email: moonmodler@aol.com Phone: 602-485-5822 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showrodfreak Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 QUICK REMINDER --------> It's beautiful, sunny (but mild ... it's Springtime) ... it's Phoenix, for the Desert Scale Classic ! Presented by Cactus Car Modelers Club of Phoenix. Sponsored by Moonlight Modelers Club of Phoenix, Tucson Miniature Auto Club, Hobby Depot (LHS), and Torco Racing Lubricants. See in person, for the first time publicly displayed anywhere, Hollywood Jim's spectacular "Bad Penny" 1949 Mercury!Judged contest with Best through Third awarded in 26 Classes plus Juniors and 5 Master Awards. Separate "Peoples Choice" awards for entries by Cactus Car Modeler members (club members are not eligible for judging in the regular competition).National magazine coverage.Free Make-N-Take event for kids. Vendorific Swap Meet full of goodies. Seminars on Scratchbuilding by Hollywood Jim Fernandez and Alclad by Bruce Biggs. Raffles throughout the day. Food concession on site.Desert Scale Classic! Critically judged, critically acclaimed! A great time for all in the Valley of the Sun. DESERT SCALE CLASSIC Saturday, April 25, 2009 9am to 3:30pm Postal Workers Social Hall 3720 W. Greenway Road Phoenix, AZ 85053 Spectator Admission Free Entries: 1-5 models, $12 Each additional model, $1 More info: Email: moonmodler@aol.com Phone: 602-485-5822 Can you e-mail me the classes or catagories ( dvaldivi@fosteramerica.com Thanks Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 MCM will be there!!!! Look for Mr. D at the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted April 24, 2009 Author Share Posted April 24, 2009 Don, Here's the rundown on classes. I'll email it, too, but maybe others will be interested. Show and Class Rules A1 BOX STOCK Models must be built “OUT OF THE BOX†in this class. No aftermarket detail parts can be used. No parts swapping from other kits allowed. Any type of paint , chrome foiling or decals are permitted. Must display instruction sheet from model entered. A2 STOCK Models must be of any street legal vehicle by any manufacturer anywhere in the world. The vehicle must have been produced for sale to the general public. The model must maintain the stock body panels as it came from the factory. All parts on the model must be parts that where made for that car by that manufacturer. After market parts and parts from other kits are permitted as long as they are for that make of car. Dealer added items are permitted. The Model must have a factory paint job. The paint my be faded, chipped, or worn to the primer or bare metal as long as some factory paint is present on the model. The model can be built to depict any phase of the car’s life - new, old, still running or as a junker. In the case of a junker the model may have missing parts, hub caps, chrome trim, engine, or seat, as long as some factory paint still exists on the model. A3 CUSTOMS Any model where modifications are made in order to create a vehicle with a unique or personalized appearance. Modifications typically include changes in the shape of the body and/or other visual aspects of the entry. A4 STREET MACHINES Models depicting vehicles from 1949 to the present. Slight body modifications are allowed like front & rear spoilers, trim modification, altered hoods, tires & Wheels. Engine modifications and swaps are allowed. The model must have full exhaust, lights, windshield wipers, front & rear windows. The model must depict a street legal car which can be driven daily. A5 STREET ROD 1 Model representing an automobile of American manufacture from 1905 to 1938 body style. Body styling must be retained as it came from the manufacturer. Slight customizing to the body is permitted. The engine, interior, chassis tires & wheels & paint is open to the builder. Must have mufflers, treaded tires and be street legal. A6 STREET ROD 2 Model representing an automobile of American manufacture from 1939 to 1948 body style. Body styling must be retained as it came from the manufacturer. Slight customizing to the body is permitted. The engine, interior, chassis tires & wheels & paint is open to the builder. Must have mufflers, treaded tires and be street legal. A7 RAT RODS Model can be any make or year up to 1969. Most of the body will be in some sort of primer. Anything goes for customizing. And engine combo’s. Most all work is done at the home in the garage by the owner and from swap meet/ junkyard parts. No Trailer Queens. A8 PRO STREET Models may be of any automotive production model from 1949 to present. Body styling must remain as it came from the manufacturer. Minor customizing is permitted like molding in bumpers, opening wheel wells removing or adding chrome trim, altering the hood, engine and interior and chassis, Wheel tubs are permitted. Subject must remain street legal and have treaded tires and mufflers and head & tailights. A9 TUNERS Models can be any sport compact vehicle built and hot rodded for performance. Must have mufflers, treaded tires and be street legal. A10 LOWRIDER Model can be any make or year car, truck or van with suspension made to ride low. A11 NOSTALGIA DRAG Any pre 1975 competition drag car. Includes Dragsters, Funny cars, and Gassers, Altereds, Roadsters and Door cars. A12 COMPETITION DRAG – DOOR CARS Any 1975 and later full bodied drag car. Includes Stock, Super Stock, Stock Eliminator, Super Comp, Pro Stock & Pro Mod. A13 COMPETITION DRAGSTER Any 1975 and later Funny car, Top Fuel front engine dragster, Altereds, Roadsters, Comp dragsters, Sand dragsters and Land speed cars. A14 COMPETITION CIRCLE TRACK Any vehicles depicting any closed circuit paved course racer. Examples: NASCAR, INDY, TRANS-AM, IMSA, SCCA, Formula 1. A15 COMPETITION OFF ROAD Any vehicle depicting non-asphalt closed-circuit course; i.e. Dirt Oval, Rally cars, Baja racers, Stadium racing. A16 REPLICA Models must depict any car, truck or specialty vehicle that exists or has existed. The builder must have documentation for the vehicle, Books, Photos, Brochure, Magazine, etc. A17 CURBSIDE Model will be judged on appearance only, just as it sits on the table. Models will not be picked up. Typically the windows are blacked out. A18 TRUCK AND LIGHT COMMERCIAL Models in this class are to depict commercial vehicles, big rigs, police, fire & rescue, 1 ton and over work trucks. All must be street legal. A19 MOTORCYCLES Any and all styles of motorcycles and scales. A20 SMALL SCALE Any automotive model under 1/25th scale. A21 LARGE SCALE Any automotive model over 1/24th scale. A22 MODIFIED DIECAST Model produced from a diecast vehicle that has been modified in some way. A23 MISCELLANEOUS Any model that doesn’t fit any of the other classes will be placed here. A24 DIORAMA Models must depict a scaled scene of real life. It must have an automobile in it. JUNIOR CATEGORIES (through age 12)[/i] J1 JUNIOR NON-RACE Any model of a non-race vehicle. J2 JUNIOR RACE Models depicting any form of race vehicle. SENIOR CATEGORIES (ages 13 through 17) S1 SENIOR NON-RACE Any model of a non-race vehicle. S2 SENIOR RACE Models depicting any form of race vehicle. GENERAL RULES MODELS MUST BE AUTOMOTIVE TYPE ONLY. All models must be the SOLE work of the entrant named with the model. At close of registration , no additional models will be allowed on the competition tables. No Military Armored Vehicles allowed. Non-armor (soft skinned) Military vehicles are permitted. No remote Control Vehicles allowed. Models may have display bases, so long as the base conforms to the show rules. The base can not be more than a ½†wider or longer on the sides of the model, and no more than 2 inches longer in front and 2 inches longer in the rear of the model. Models in violation of this WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM COMPETITION. Any model depicting a scene will be moved to the DIORAMA class. Handcrafted/fabricated metal parts are allowed if the category allows. Models based on diecast kits are only allowed in the diecast category. The judging staff reserves the right to move entries to different classes and/or open additional classes. Decisions of the judges are final. Members of the DSC judging staff are not permitted to enter models into the competition. MODELS MAY NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE TABLES UNTIL AFTER THE AWARDS CEREMONY. If an entrant removes their models prior, they will be disqualified from competition with NO REFUND. First, second and third place awards given in all classes. PAST D.S.C. WINNING MODELS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO ENTER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted April 24, 2009 Author Share Posted April 24, 2009 MCM will be there!!!! Look for Mr. D at the show. Mr. D? He used to be Father D. Did he get demoted? Seriously, we're looking forward to keeping "D." busy, regardless of his rank! Sorry his boss (the big Kahuna) couldn't make it, too. We're barbeque-ing pineapple burgers (after the event) in his honor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showrodfreak Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 (edited) MCM will be there!!!! Look for Mr. D at the show. Yhea Greg. Ran into Mr D. For some odd reason he remembered me from about 6 years ago. KOOL What a Memory. Had Great Time and represented Drastic Plastic. What a Show Edited April 29, 2009 by showrodfreak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodBurNeR Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Yhea Greg. Ran into Mr D. For some odd reason he remembered me from about 6 years ago. KOOL What a Memory. Had Great Time and represented Drastic Plastic. What a Show Don, congrats on your awards too! I have not seen too many photos, does anyone have some to share? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Was a fun show...I went for about an hour, saw some builtups I recognized from the magazines (Hollywood Jim's incredible dioramas, to name one)...there was lots of talented modelers' work on display. I picked up a couple restorable oldies from the swap meet--AMT '60 Buicks, a ht and a convertible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHR1S619 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 (edited) Edited April 30, 2009 by CHR1S619 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RodBurNeR Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 CHR1S619, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 Thanks, Chris! Some great pix there. And, thanks a bunch to you and your guys for making the trip. We had a great day, and you guys were a huge contribution! Great people, great models. Just as an FYI - we had 69 builders from 7 states registered with well over 300+ models on the tables. We hope EVERYONE had a great time! We sure did. We'll do it again next year!! We hope to see you all at DSC6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.1/16th Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Thanks, Chris! Some great pix there. And, thanks a bunch to you and your guys for making the trip. We had a great day, and you guys were a huge contribution! Great people, great models. Just as an FYI - we had 69 builders from 7 states registered with well over 300+ models on the tables. We hope EVERYONE had a great time! We sure did. We'll do it again next year!! We hope to see you all at DSC6. YUP!! I HAD A GREAT TIME AND OUR BOY PATRIC REALLY MADE ALL OF US FEEL AT HOME!! WOW!!, 7 STATES REPEN AND OVER 300 MODELS! THATS REALLY KOOL!! MR.1/16TH THANKS CHR1S FOR THE PICS BROTHER!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHR1S619 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Yes sir, i had a great time too. Hopefully the show will get bigger in the years to come. Your welcome for the pics. I'll post some more up in a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CHR1S619 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Well I thought I had more but thats it. See you guy's later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
56bowtieguy Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 For those who were unable to go, you missed a good one. This was my second year to attend and I will be back next year. Good job to all involved with the show! Thanks for making us feel so welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showrodfreak Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Thanks Chris. Sweet Job as Usual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHR1S619 Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 no problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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