2025 SPRING SHOW CATEGORIES -

JUNIOR:

• 001. Aircraft *
• 002. Armor *
• 003. Automotive *
• 004. Space Fact/Experimental/Future Technologies/Sci-Fi. *
• 005. Prefinished (any subject. must have some modification from out of the box)
• 006. Miscellaneous (incl. figures, dinosaurs, naval) *
• 007. Gundam *

AIRCRAFT:

• 101. 1/73 & smaller; all subjects *
• 102. 1/72 single prop, turbo prop and gliders *
• A. Axis *
• B. Allied *
• 103. 1/48 single prop, turbo prop and gliders *
• A. Axis *
• B. Allied *
• 104. 1/72 multi prop, turbo prop *
• 105. 1/48 multi prop, turbo prop *
• 106. 1/32 & larger prop, turbo prop and gliders *
• 107. 1/72 single jet *
• 108. 1/48 single jet *
• 109. 1/72nd multi jet *
• 110. 1/48 multi jet *
• 111. 1/32 & larger jet *
• 112. Airliners, civil, sport, racing, airships; all scales *
• 113. Rotary wing; *
• 114. Biplanes/Vintage Types *
• A. 1/72nd and Smaller *
• B. 1/71st and Larger *
• 115. Miscellaneous; scratchbuilts, vacs & conversion.

MILITARY VEHICLES & WEAPONS:

• 201. 1/35 & larger, closed top through 1945 *
• A. Axis *
• B. Allied *
• 202. 1/35 & larger, closed top after 1945 *
• A. NATO
• B. Warsaw Pact
• C. Non-Aligned
• 203. 1/35 & larger open top AFV, half-tracks & self-propelled guns *
• 204. 1/36 & smaller, all eras & subjects *
• A. 1/36th &smaller (except 1/48th), all eras & subjects *
• B. 1/48th all eras & subjects *
• 205. Soft-skinned, all eras & scales *
• 206. Towed artillery & missiles, all eras & scales *
• 207. Miscellaneous; scratchbuilts, & conversions
• 208. Speculative Armor

FIGURES:

• 301. Smaller than 54mm (excluding 1/35th)
• 302. 54mm (including 1/35th)
• 303. Larger than 54mm
• 304. Sci-fi, Fantasy Figures and Creatures, Real Space

Ships:

• 401. Powered - 1/700 and smaller *
• 402. Powered -1/699 to 1/350th *
• 403. Powered - 1/349 and larger *
• 404. Unpowered, all scales *
• 405. Submarines *
• A. 1/73 and smaller *
• B. 1/72 and larger *

AUTOMOTIVE:

• 501. Factory Stock *
• 502. Hot Rods *
• 503. Custom *
• 504. Pick-up trucks *
• 505. Commercial Truck, Van, Fire & Rescue, Misc *
• 506. Competition - Closed Wheel *
• 507. Competition - Open Wheel *
• 508. Large scale autos/trucks, all subjects, 1/19 and larger *
• 509. Motorcycle *

SPACE FACT / EXPERIMENTAL / SCI-FI VEHICLES (all scales)

• 601. Space Fact *
• 602. Aerospace Testbeds & Record Breakers *
• 603. Sci-fi Vehicles *
• 604. Sci-Fi Figures and Creatures *

DIORAMA / VIGNETTE:

• 701. Aircraft
• 702. Automotive
• 703. Armor
• 704. Space facts/ Future Technologies/ Fantasy (Including dinosaurs)
• 705. Naval
• 706. Figure

OTHER CLASSES:

• 801. Collections (5 or more related models)
• 802. Flights of Fancy/Hypotheticals (all scales)
• 803. Animals/Dinosaurs
• 804. Group Builds
• 805. Miscellaneous (anything not covered above)

GUNDAM

• 901. Unmodified Gunpla 1/144 scale (l)
• 902. Custom Gunpla 1/144 scale (m)
• 903. Unmodified Gunpla 1/100 (n)
• 904. Custom Gunpla 1/100 (o)
• 905. All other Gunpla (p)
• 906. Mecha (q)

Gundam Category Distinctions:

• (l) Unmodified Gunpla 1/144 scale:
  Entries must be prestented as the base model (basic construction) regardless of finish. No extra customization like scribing, pla plate, kit bashing ect. Painting and decal work is acceptable.
• (m) Custom Gunpla 1/144 scale:
  Entered entries must show some form of customization. Whether it is Scribing, pla-plate, scratch building, resin conversion/parts and or kitbashing ect. Giving a new color scheme alone will not count for the category. For best judging results it is encouraged that your entry has it's original manual.
• (n) Unmodified Gunpla 1/100 scale:
  Entries must be prestented as the base model (basic construction) regardless of finish. No extra customization like scribing, pla plate, kit bashing ect. Painting and decal work is acceptable.
• (o) Custom Gunpla 1/100 scale:
  Entered entries must show some form of customization. Whether it is Scribing, pla-plate, scratch building, resin conversion/parts and or kitbashing ect. Giving a new color scheme alone will not count for the category. For best judging results it is encouraged that your entry has it's original manual.
• (p) Other Gunpla:
  Any other gunpla kit that does not already have an assigned category can be entered here. All entries will be judged based off the quality of finish and presentation.
• (q) Mecha:
  This category is for any non gunpla/gundam mecha model entries.

NOTES

1. Prior IPMS-Seattle First Place winning models are not eligible (except in Collections Category and Group Builds).
2. IPMS-USA National Contest Rules generally apply.
3. Head judges' decisions are final! If you have a question please contact them.
4. Only one category per model.
5. Where classes are subject to interpretation, the entrant may choose the category;. Judge's may reassign models to a more appropriate classes at their discretion.
6. If your diorama is overly large, or has special requirements, please contact the show chairman prior to the show.
7. At the judges' discretion "HIGHLY COMMENDED" ribbons may also be awarded.
8. At the judges discretion categories may be split.
9. Judges wear ID tags. After awards are posted, feel free to discuss your results with them.
10. There will be One "Best Out of the Box" award per designated (*) category.
11. Models in display cases during judging will NOT be judged. No exceptions.
12. All Out of the Box entries must have the kit instructions on the table with the model to be eligible for an OOB award.