STACY DAVID/REVELL MODEL KITS CHAMPIONSHIPS

[Dr. Cranky]

Here's the announcement, it sounds like it's going to be bigger and better:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=521369737895298&set=a.154644707901138.31343.105923262773283&type=1&relevant_count=1&ref=nf

[Ben]

I saw on the last show that this time the theme will be muscle cars.

[Erik Smith]

I saw on the last show that this time the theme will be muscle cars.

Wasn't that the theme last year?

[Ben]

Wasn't that the theme last year?

Was it?? I didn't think I was watching a rerun? I thought last year it was a several different kits that you could choose from but they had to be those Revell kits?

[diymirage]

I saw on the last show that this time the theme will be muscle cars.

then this must be the year the add mopars to the list

[dimebolt]

then this must be the year the add mopars to the list

They had Mopars on the list last year. Here is my entry, and class winner for 2012.

Corey

[Austin T]

Whoa that's like two trophy's,all I got was a piece of paper that said congratulations on being runner up don't forget to like our facebook page. I'm still happy but I never got to hear that much about any other prizes.

[martinfan5]

Well I am guessing that this contest and tie in with Stacey David has resulted in a good pay off for Revell, I wonder how much the sales increase from/for the contest?

[Modlbldr]

Can we get a look at the rules and info ppsted in Doc's original post without joining or logging into Facebook. I don't have, nor want a FB account.

Later-

[diymirage]

They had Mopars on the list last year. Here is my entry, and class winner for 2012.

Corey

they did huh ?

will this be the third year then ?]

i clearlt remember disliking it because of thier lack of mopars but it may very well be i skipped a year somewhere

[niteowl7710]

Can we get a look at the rules and info ppsted in Doc's original post without joining or logging into Facebook. I don't have, nor want a FB account.

Later-

There are none right now, it was just a teaser post, the actual details come out next week according to the tease.

[Jantrix]

I may have to give it a shot this year.

[slusher]

l am sure there are many enteries l wonder what the percentage of winnig is??

[1320wayne]

Here is a good bit of information to any perspective person thinking about entering this year. And let me say that what I'm about to say is in no way a slam against any prior winner as they built and entered deserving entries.

I had extensive conversations with two of the judges from last years contest and even though they received plenty of entries from many quality builders they were limited to their judging ability based on the quality of the photos submitted. Their biggest frustration was that many entries were submitted using any one of a number of smart phones to photograph the entry. A lot of the photos were of subpar quality and automatically discounted the entry from contention due to lack of clarity in the image.

So, for the future contests it is not only a requirement to submit your best entry possible but to also have the best images as well for the sake of the judges being able to analyze your work fairly and consistently.

[BKcustoms]

I heard about the issue with the pictures being poor quality after the first contest so I Went to my Grandpa's house (He's a prefessional photographer) to have the picstures of my build taken only to find out their website would not upload them because of the image size. And when I shrunk them down to the recommended size I ended up with a useless stamp sized blob of gray so I didn't enter. As long as they fix this issue I'll enter again but that was really frustrating to have to deal with.

Edited January 10, 2013 by BKcustoms

[JM485]

Ya I had the same problem, which is why my entry didn't get in the first year, but last year I was able to shrink them down. I also heard you have to photograph your reciept of purchase, which I had no idea about. I might build a car, but I'm not sure if I will enter this year, just because in the extream off chance that I do actually win, I have nowhere to put any of the prizes. My space it definately a bit limited.

[Casey]

I heard about the issue with the pictures being poor quality after the first contest so I Went to my Grandpa's house (He's a prefessional photographer) to have the picstures of my build taken only to find out their website would not upload them because of the image size. And when I shrunk them down to the recommended size I ended up with a useless stamp sized blob of gray so I didn't enter. As long as they fix this issue I'll enter again but that was really frustrating to have to deal with.

That's not Revell's issue, it's yours. Anyone who enters the contest must meet the requirements, and since the entries can't be judged in person, they must rely on photographs to judge each entry. It's in every entrant's best interest to enter the largest, clearest, most well-photographed images allowed/possible, so the judges can better see the work you've done.

[Danno]

Odds of Winning:

If you enter, some.

If you don't enter, none.

[BKcustoms]

I was just really frustrated to find out that the High Quality pictures I took (I could zoom in and see the weave on my braided fuel lines and radiator hoses) were turned into a useless blob of gray the size of a stamp by the resizing program they supplied that is supposed Help with entering, not ruin your chances. I did my part by taking the absolute best pictures I could.

[rhs856]

Here are the 2013 rules listing the eligible kits.

ELIGIBLE MODEL KITS

Modern Muscle

* RMXS2342 Dodge Viper RT/10

* RMXS2026 '09 Dodge Challenger SRT8

* RMXS4275 Viper Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR

* RMXS2574 '07 Ford Shelby GT500

* RMXS2045 '06 Shelby GT-H

* RMXS4285 2010 Ford Shelby GT500

* RMXS4274 Corvette Corvette® ZR-1

* RMXS7457 2012 Camaro SS 2n1

* RMXS4202 '02 Camaro 2n1

Historic WWII Aircraft

* RMXS5209 P-40B Tiger Shark

* RMXS5239 Spitfire MKII

* RMXS5248 Corsair F4U-4

* RMXS5255 P-39 Airacobra

* RMXS5256 P-51B/C Mustang

* RMXS5262 F6F-5 Hellcat

* RMXS5600 B17-G Flying Fortress

* RMXS7546 Black Widow

Trucks

* RMXS1506 Peterbilt 359 Conv Tractor

* RMXS4017 Dodge Ram VTS Pickup

* RMXS4914 Ed Roth Ford F100

* RMXS7208 '37 Ford Pickup Street Rod 2n1

* RMXS7202 '41 Chevy Pickup 2n1

* RMXS7200 '99 Chevy Silverado Pickup

Edited January 11, 2013 by rhs856

[KevinMoparFord]

I think the list of elegible kits is not that interesting. I may try and build one of the trucks. Anyone else have an opinion on all auto kits being modern muscle?

[darquewanderer]

Two Vipers and a Challenger. Not much to go with. Oh and the Ram VTS. Still not much. Where are the older kits/cars?

[Austin T]

I'm with you guys,not much that just makes me want to build one,the Challenger is about all.

[niteowl7710]

Oh no planes and modern vehicles?!?!? Building out of you're comfort zone? Cue the flopping around and pouting.

I mean really folks they can't have the same "classes" every single year. Might get more kids involved if their choices in vehicles aren't cars their grandparents owned.

[rhs856]

Oh no planes and modern vehicles?!?!? Building out of you're comfort zone? Cue the flopping around and pouting.

I mean really folks they can't have the same "classes" every single year. Might get more kids involved if their choices in vehicles aren't cars their grandparents owned.

I'm fine with the change - not really my thing, but like you said, out of my comfort zone. What irks me is the Trucks category - It seems like it's there for people who won't build the Modern Muscle, but then there's the lone Peterbuilt that feels like an afterthought. I'm worried that this competition is turning (has turned) into something where Revell is trying to include everyone and make everyone happy, but in the process is doing neither. Why not have a separate Military contest sponsored by someone in that field (ahem, R. Lee Ermy)?