DSC8 - The 8th Annual Desert Scale Classic - Phoenix

[Danno]

Desert Scale Classic Model Car Contest

And 40 Table Vendor Sale and Swap Meet!

Presented by

The Cactus Car Modelers Club

Phoenix

Sponsored by the Moonlight Modelers Club

Tucson Miniature Auto Club

Craig Hewitt Chapter of IPMS

Hobby Depot

Peoria Volkswagen

~ Critical Judging ~

25 classes with 1^st through 3^rd place trophy awards

6 Master trophy awards including Best of Show

4 kids classes

Note: Members of the Cactus Car Modelers Club are not permitted to enter the Desert Scale Classic, however, separate Peoples’ Choice competition will be conducted for their models.

Saturday April 21, 2012

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Postal Workers Social Hall

3720 W. Greenway Rd.

Phoenix, AZ 85053

Model Contest – Swap Meet – Model Seminars – Raffle Prizes

Free Make & Take for Children 12 and Under

For information contact -

Call: Bernie Kankiewicz at 602-485-5822 Email: moonmodler@aol.com

[martinfan5]

Looking forward to the show, I am sure its going to be a great day, and a lot of great models to drool over.

[moonmodler]

This will be our 8th year for the Desert Scale Classic. And each year it has grown with modelers attending from all over the west and mid-west (and even our friends from Puerto Rico). We are looking forward to putting on a quality event for all who attend.

[martinfan5]

I think I know what builds I may want to enter, well four so far, now I just need to find that entry sheet

[RatRodMarc]

im getting some new builds ready for the show cant wait to see some old friends and make some new ones always a great show every year

[Danno]

Show and Class Rules

MODELS MUST BE AUTOMOTIVE TYPE ONLY.

No Military Armored Vehicles allowed. No remote Control Vehicles allowed.

Non-armor (soft skinned) Military vehicles are permitted. All models must be the SOLE work of the entrant named with the model.

Models may have display bases, So long as the base conforms to the show rules. The base can not be mores 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.

At close of registration , no additional models will be allowed on the competition tables.

First, second and third place awards given in all classes.

PAST D.S.C. WINNING MODELS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO ENTER.

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 any non asphalt closed circuit course. Examples: 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 1/25^th scale.

A21 LARGE SCALE

Any automotive model over 1/24^th 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.

A25 VOLKSWAGENS

Models in this class are to depict any Volkswagen or Volkswagen-powered vehicle, including dune buggies.

JUNIOR CATEGORIES (through age 12)

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.

[Danno]

Looking for SLIXX decals?

TJ Models will be one of the vendors at Desert Scale Classic's swap meet (40 tables!) with a huge inventory of SLIXX Decals for your racing and custom projects!!

Don't miss it!

Edited April 14, 2012 by Danno