I have a quick question regarding these contests.
As you know, I work in 1/18 scale diecast, with my customs being scratch-built, rather than from kits.
I inquired with a group out of Arlington, Texas recently that had this criteria in their rules:
" I have a question regarding the rules for your annual contest to be held in September.
I work in 1/18 scale diecast, creating custom models by combining elements of different models to create those that were never produced by a diecast manufacturer.
I have never displayed my work publicly, however I have shared it on diecast-oriented message boards on the internet.
I saw the flyer for your September contest, and noticed the following rule:
"2. The restriction to limit the contest to plastic models is not in effect. Any model from any commercial kit may be used."
As there are few 1/18 scale "commercial kits", and my customs are essentially scratch built, would my models be eligible for your category 505?
Thanks!"
The response back was:
"As far as I know the rules are limited to plastic only."
Is that common?
Thanks!