Special Events

"Wings 2006"

Model aircraft competition and display

The Australian National Aviation Museum

10am to 5pm. Saturday/Sunday  
18th and 19th November 2006 

Corner of First & Second Avenue, Moorabbin Airport 
Melways 87 G4

(Please note competition rule updates as of 5/11/06)

THE CATEGORIES

Junior Category (under 15 years of age)

1 Class
Open to all scales
Open to Out-Of-Box and Enhanced



Adult Categories (15 years of age and over)

6 Classes
"Out-Of-Box"
1/72 and below
1/48
1/32 and larger

"Enhanced"
1/72 and below
1/48
1/32 and larger



MasterClass Category (Open Age)

1 Class
Open to all scales
(for further requirements see Master Class Definitions)

Dioramas & Miscellaneous Category
1 Class
Open to all Scales
 Open to both Out-Of-Box and Enhanced



AWARDS AND PRIZES

Best of Category 
Presented in each class per Category, this award consists of a framed certificate and 
is a premium quality kit from the  Italeri or Academy range.

Excellence Awards
As the number of models deemed worthy of special commendation may vary from one category to another, 
ten Excellence Awards in the form of a framed certificate are presented regardless of category,
 in place of second and third prizes in each category.

Special Trophy Awards

•  Best of Show                           (decision of officiating Judges)

• People's Choice  (Chosen by vote of people attending show)

• Museum's Choice                   (as chosen by Museum Council)

• Best Australian Aircraft            (decision of officiating Judges)
  

DEFINITIONS OF CLASSES

Scales
1/72 and below
1/48
1/32 and larger

Out-of-Box ( "OOB" )
Models must be completed and displayed as per the kit instructions however all finishing techniques are allowed.
 Decals other than those included in the kit may be used, Insignia, markings and instrument panels
 may be hand-painted instead of decaled. Bracing and aerials wires are free.

Enhanced  ( "EH" )  
Includes any form of addition or modification to the original kit not indicated on the kit instruction set, 
and beyond those permitted in the Out-of-Box definition. All additions or modifications must be supported by references.
All references and information the entrant wishes to be drawn to the attention of the judges 
is to be included in the form of loose sheets of A4 Paper  (i.e. not reference books), 
to a maximum of 10 pages

MasterClass  ( "MC" )
1. Models must be built and completely finished by the entrant.

2. A short history of the aircraft is to be included e.g. 
P-40N-5 Warhawk
Serial 42-105112 "Geronimo"
Flown by Lt. Bruce Campbell
Goodenough Island 1943

3. All references and information the entrant wishes to be drawn to the attention of the judges 
is to be included in the form of loose sheets of A4 Paper  (i.e. not reference books), 
to a maximum of 10 pages

4. This Category allows entry of scratch built models and allows 
any and all modifications to models when supported by references.
Includes any form of addition or modification to the original kit not indicated on the kit instruction set.

Diorama & Miscellaneous Kits  ( "DM" )  
Includes any aviation theme models consisting of kit and scratch built items forming a diorama, or miscellaneous 
kit subjects such a cockpit or engine model.


CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION

Model Subject
Models must be of aircraft or of an aviation theme, and where the aviation theme is not an aircraft
 i.e. for instance where the missile's Transport vehicle is the predominant portion of the model,
 e.g. Scud, Patriot or MLRS, the model will be considered to be an "armour model" 
and therefore not eligible to compete in Wings except as part of a Diorama.

Note :For Wings 2006, (unlike previous years) Helicopter models are not provided a separate competition
 category or class,  but are invited as aircraft in the main categories)

Entrants own work
Models must be built and completed by the entrant alone without assistance from 
another person or another source.

Judging

Judging is to be based on the IPMS/USA Competition Handbook and is made 
on the Saturday evening after the closing of the museum and the awards are  placed out early 
on the Sunday afternoon.


Free entry to Museum for Competitors
Wings 2006 competitors are exempt from admittance fees to the museum, regular admittance fees apply to visitors
(see general information below)

Competition Entry Fees
Juniors (under 15 years old) $1 per model
Adults   $2 per model
(If more than five models are entered the Entry fee is capped at $5 for Juniors and $10 for Adults)
MasterClass Category $10 per model (regardless of other entries)


Delivery of Model Entries
Models may be delivered for entry between 5pm and 7pm on Friday 17th of November 
or between 9am and noon on Saturday 18th of November at the museum,
 at the corner of Second Avenue and First Street Moorabbin Airport Melways 87 G4 
While every possible care will be taken the museum and its operators cannot accept responsibility for any loss 
or damage to an entry while on display or in the museum's charge.

Pickup of Model Entries
Entries may only be collected after the closing of the competition at 5pm on Sunday 19th November or during 
the following week during museum open hours (see below). Entries should be collected no later than 5pm the following Sunday.
Models which have gained an award in a previous Wings competition are not eligible for entry in this year's competition.

On Line Entry Form Lodgement
(List Category, Scale and "OOB", "EH" , "MC" or  "DM" as per Class Definitions)
Click Here to lodge an online entry form


MODEL EXHIBITION

Model Displays, and Swap & Sell Tables

Display tables will be available for clubs and individual modelers who wish 
to present models for display only as part of the Exhibition.

Swap & Sell tables will also be available for vendors, clubs and individual modelers who wish 
to present models/parts for sale or swap.

Prior advice to the Museum of the intention to "Display" or "Swap & Sell" to reserve table space would be 
appreciated via email to info@aarg.com.au

Free Museum and Exhibition admission for vendors, club members and individual modelers
 who are manning tables for display, swapping or selling.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Admission for Visitors
(Includes Museum and Model Exhibition)
Adults $7.50
Children. Pensioners and Students $3.50
Family $15

Refreshments
Barbeque sausages, hot coffee, tea and other refreshments are available on site.

How to Get there?
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For further Information
Phone the Museum on (03) 9580 7752 during normal Museum business hours
12noon to 4pm Wednesday to Friday, 
10am to 5pm weekends and public holidays except Christmas Day

Build a model and enter the competition, or just come along to marvel at
 aviation heritage reproduced in miniature, 
for further details or email the Museum at info@aarg.com.au


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(click on the picture to see more of this model)

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