A box stock rule question

[Mr. Moparman]

Hey guys, I am working on my build for the Revell contest and was wondering if adding fuel lines and aftermarket parts such as distributers quailfy with box stock rules.

[Bridgebuster]

Good question Brandon. I'll be watching for this answer myself.

[MoparWoman Jamie]

I'm not sure, but with you saying "adding fuel lines, an stuff.

I would think that would fall outside the "box stock" area for shure. Box Stock to what I have always understanded, meant what came in the model kit box with the kit. If it didn't come in the kit, then it was/would be aftermarket stuff.

[Guest Dr. Odyssey]

If "Box Stock" is the same as "Out Of The Box" then adding ANYTHING that does not come in the kit (Except paint glue decals and finishing materials) would disqualify you.

[Guest]

Box stock means just that. If it doesn't come in the box,then it's not allowed. Glue,paint,putty to fix imperfections and foil are all that are allowed. Some shows will allow flocking,but that's one rule that I don't agree with.

[Mr. Moparman]

Ok, so I will have to enter it in the unlimited category?

[wagonmaster]

Yeah, box stock is just that what came in the box, or on the direction sheets. IE. If it mentions about filling seams etc. it is legal. check the GSL rules.

Tim

[Southsider]

Can you use your own paint schemes or do you have to follow the instructions?

[Jantrix]

Can you use your own paint schemes or do you have to follow the instructions?

You can paint it any way you want. Paint and foil amount to the "finish" of the model and are not considered adding parts.

Now that I think of it, would flocking fall under that as well?

[DON-T2]

What about aftermarket decals, I know GSL rules allow for any decals. What about it Revell?

[Dave Van]

In all the contests I helped run Box Stock was what comes in the box, glue, paint, foil and decals. Anything else and it's not Box Stock. Build the Revell Snake rear engine rail....it includes fuel likens so it would be box stock if you use the included lines!

[Scale-Master]

Most contests allow for addtional and different decals in Out-Of-The-Box. I have never encountered one that did not allow decal freedom. But in this case I'd recommend checking Revell rules before doing so.

[Danno]

Bottom line is you need to check with Revell. It's their contest, their rules. Anybody else's opinion or rules from any other contest just won't matter.

- And that's the truth!

[rhs856]

I agree with Danno. From what I heard from Revell, wiring and using the sprue are no nos. You can, however drill out the exhaust pipes.

[Southsider]

The extent of their description:

"There will be two classes (1) box stock class; model is built using original kit parts only and (2) unlimited; 50% original kit parts."

I interpret Class 1 as paint it however you want, but add something like wiring your distributer and you're in Class 2. I have no idea where flocking or different decals fall. I'm new to this and was going to enter just for fun, I just don't want to do it wrong.

[Pete J.]

Since it is a Revell contest, I am suprised that they are not a bit more specific. As a point of referance, here is a quote from the IPMS hand book. Take it for what it is worth to you. I did edit it for parts that do not pertain to this discussion. They had to do with number of applicable groups.

1. OUT-OF-THE-BOX entries will be governed by the following rules:

A. KITS. Any commercially available kit may be used.

B. FINISH. All finishing techniques are allowed. Decals other than those included with the kit may be used. Insignia, markings, and instrument panels may be hand-painted instead of decaled. Weathering is permitted.

C. CONSTRUCTION. The modeler may fill seams and gaps; sand off rivets; drill out gun ports, exhaust pipes, or other appropriate openings; thin to scale such parts as trailing edges, flaps, and doors; add rigging and antennas; and add simple tape or decal seat belts in the cockpit of an aircraft or the interior of a vehicle (NO commercial or modeler-manufactured hardware - e.g., buckles, etc.).

D. IT IS NOT PERMITTED TO: vacuform, manufacture, or replace any part, or substitute parts from another kit; cut or separate canopies, surfaces, hatches, doors, etc. (no major surgery); combine a standard kit with a conversion kit; add anything other than specified on the instruction sheet except as shown in Section C above.

Edited March 3, 2012 by Pete J.