Category question

[fatkidd]

i have a question that i pose to all those that enter/run a model contest(s)...

What class/category should one put a model in?

I built the revell '49 merc, the revell '66 chevelle station wagon, and the revell dodge ram vts pickup kits and they were built pretty much box stock...except for the paint job.

so, my question is to get some input as to what classes they should be in.

do i put them in box stock?

do i put them in street stock?

would the merc go in street rod/hot rod?

i really am confused as to what i should enter them as. i've never competed in a 1:1 car show, and maybe that's a hinderence in my case as far s the classification...maybe not.

any and all help is greatly appreciated.

edit: added pics of mentioned models an case it might help.

Edited September 30, 2010 by fatkidd

[highway]

Well, Paul, what do you exactly mean by "pretty much box stock"? If all you did was painting, then box stock should be fine, box stock does not go by the painting guides in the instructions. If you added anything aftermarket, then your out of box stock, you would have to go to one of the other categories. Also, make sure you take the instructions to the show with you, almost every show I have been to require the instructions to be with the model when you enter it.

If the club hosting the show is worth anything, they should have members that will be more than happy to help make sure you register in the correct classes.

[fatkidd]

Well, Paul, what do you exactly mean by "pretty much box stock"?

the chevelle wagon is box stock...just added plug wires

the dodge vts is box stock

the merc is box stock, except for custom made (by a friend on his lathe) hubcaps for the front and salt flat discs on the rear.

[Harry P.]

If they truly are out of the box (except for the custom paint), then you have a choice. You can enter them in Box Stock, or you could enter in another class (Street rod or whatever other class the contest may offer and the models would qualify for).

Sometimes you have to think about in which class your model might have the best chance of winning...

[Chuck Most]

I did notice the machined caps on the Merc (very cool, by the way!), and in most cases those would be enough to rule it out as a purely box-stock model. The plug wires on the Chevelle may be a deal breaker for a box stock entry, but again, kind of depends on the show. Should be no problem at all on the Ram.

If it were me? I'd just enter them all in the 'custom' class. Better still, I'd just show them, and not enter them in the judged competition at all!

[highway]

the chevelle wagon is box stock...just added plug wires

the dodge vts is box stock

the merc is box stock, except for custom made (by a friend on his lathe) hubcaps for the front and salt flat discs on the rear.

Thanks, Paul, with that added info, only the VTS would be a true box stock entry, and I'm sure it would draw attention with that killer paint job!

You may want to still ask, because all shows run the rules differently, but I doubt the wiring on the Chevelle and the disc on the Merc would be allowed for a box stock category.

[Guest Johnny]

Thanks, Paul, with that added info, only the VTS would be a true box stock entry, and I'm sure it would draw attention with that killer paint job!

You may want to still ask, because all shows run the rules differently, but I doubt the wiring on the Chevelle and the disc on the Merc would be allowed for a box stock category.

The best advice given for entering any contest you are not familiar with!

[Danno]

the chevelle wagon is box stock...just added plug wires

the dodge vts is box stock

the merc is box stock, except for custom made (by a friend on his lathe) hubcaps for the front and salt flat discs on the rear.

At most contests (certainly any IPMS), plug wiring is prohibited in box stock.

Likewise, the Mercury would not be eligible for box stock judging due to the hubcaps from a source other than the kit.

The pickup, if truly built only with parts from the original kit, would be eligible for box stock judging.

Most contests allow the entrant to elect whether to enter a model in box stock judging or to have it judged in the most appropriate class.

While every contest is a world unto itself and may have its own unique rules, most of the contests I have operated or still operate would place your models:

Chevelle station wagon in "Street Machine" - not eligible for Box Stock.

Mercury in "Street Machine" or "Custom" (your option) - not eligible for Box Stock.

Dodge VTS in "Pickups" or "Box Stock" (your option), based on your representation that no non-kit parts were used.

Another note: There are often overlaps in classes. For example, your Mercury would qualify for "Street Machine" in our events so long as it had 'street legal' equipment such as all required lamps and signals, mufflers, treaded tires, wipers, and license plate. It would also qualify for "Custom" because it has a chopped top and frenched headlamps and taillights; 'street legal' equipment is not required. So, if your Mercury has the 'legal' equipment, you could enter it in either class you choose. If it did not have all the 'legal' equipment you could only enter it in "Custom." If it did not have the non-kit hubcaps, you would also have the option of entering it in "Box Stock" so long as you provided the kit's instructions for display with your model.

Our rules were/are pretty consistent with most events. But remember, different events have different rules. Clear as mud?

Hope this helps.

[fatkidd]

WOW! thanks everyone for the speedy replies. I'm now a bit clearer on how to classify these things.

Next show that I go to, which will be in a week or so, I will double check with someone from the host club.

thanks again to those that responded. what great info i got.

you guys rock!

[mikeD1]

hey paul

nice ram!!!!