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Ship Of The Quarter

ship only online modeling contest at msw

Rules of Engagement:

01 - Each entry should be made using already available scale models (injection, resin, wood and paper) and the inclusion of PE, AM sets and scratchbuilt is allowed to improve the model;

02 - No fully scratchbuilt models are allowed (it's a completely different "category");

03 - Each modeler need to provide the list/description of model, AM parts used and any improvements made *1;

04 - Model should be started and ended during Contest Period;

05 - Each entrant is encouraged to have a WIP (Work In Progress) thread of his entry, with several photos of progress work;
The thread must have this name: SOTQ#1 - Skipper's entry (just need to change the # of SOTQ and of course, your callsign)

06 - Five photos of the finished model should be uploaded in the dedicated gallery *2;

07 - Similar to campaigns, there should be a post where to "enlist" to the Contest #x, in a determined time period, with no exceptions. When the inscription period is over no more inscriptions are allowed. If you miss this contest, you need to wait for the next!

08 - The theme is "Open";

09 - All scales are valid, considering point 01;

10 - The selection of winners is Final, it's the Jury decision (read Winners part bellow);

11 - No members of the staff of Modelshipwrights are allowed to enter the competition;

12 - All entrants should read, understand and agree with these rules.

Winners:

The Jury or Decision Board (Staff Members of MSW and other Staff members at Kitmaker.net) makes the choices of three winners (First, Second and Third places), and when the results are announced, it's also published a report where it's explained why were those models chosen. Construction, painting, weathering, presentation, layout, level of difficulty and so on. This way, we have a written proof of the analysis and if it is well written, a good reference for future projects. Also should include constructive criticism for the non winning entries if relevant, making the level of entries to get better and better!
And remember, that although this is a contest, this should be FUN!

Duration:

Ship Of The Quarter Online Contest will have:
- 15 days Inscription period;
- Two month building time;
- One week period for publishing the results and make an appropriate Feature *3 with the entries and prizes received.
- One month breathing time for sponsors and entrants, until cycle starts again.

Notes:

*1 - Point 03: Model Description
This is so easy as:
1/400 Mirage ORP Kaszub
1/400 PE set by Mirage #1137
Drilled Portholes and rigged with Stretched Sprue
Painted with WEM Colourcoats paints, weathered with artists oils.

*2 - Point 06: Gallery Images
Why five images, you may ask?
Port, starboard, bow, stern, top or birds eye view.
Of course, more artistic shots can be uploaded - there's no need to be mug shots!!!!
You can only upload five (no more, no less)

*3 - Duration - Feature
First page of the Feature will have Photos of the Winners (all photos uploaded by the builder) plus list/description of prizes associated with First, Second and Third places.
The Next page(s) will be made with the rest of the entrants photos, with as many pages as necessary for a good display.