Hello Everyone,
It is April 1st!!! The first day of building for the James Mitich Scratch Built Model Contest . I encourage everyone to participate and look foward to what everyone comes up with. If this is the first time you have heard of this contest, here are the rules.
Rules for Entry.
Hello Everyone,
Thank you for considering entering my first scratch built model contest. It is officially titled James Mitich’s Scratch Built Model Contest. I wish you luck with your model and hope you enjoy the time spent and the process involved in building it. To enter follow the following rules. If there are any questions, please email me at GrayhoundChallenger@hotmail.com
Rule 1:
Model construction can not be started before April 1, 2004. The time remaining before the start of construction can be used for research and drawing of plans if deemed necessary.
Rule 2:
The model must be of an item for use on a model railroad. While you need not have a layout to enter this contest, if you do not have a layout, the model should be able to be used on one when built. The model can be of any prototype from any era in any scale.
Rule 3:
The model on its premise must be built from scratch. Kit bashing of major components into a new arrangement is not allowed. Detail parts as outlined in rule 4 may be obtained from kits if found to be suitable.
Rule 4:
Certain manufactured detail parts may be used, as the intent of this competition is to get modelers to pu***he limits of their skills and creativity, not make them endure cruel and unusual punishment. Detail parts allowed are trucks, couplers, windows, doors, motors and drive train components, DCC decoders, grills, fans, railings, walkways, brake gear, hand wheels, and assorted vents. If a certain detail part does not fall under this list, use the “Would a person scratch building what I am use this part” test. If further clarification is desired, email me.