Scale Model Display and Competition
Miniatures have been a part of science fiction and fantasy since the first movies. They have been used to represent creatures, buildings, cities, vehicles, and of course, spaceships. With the advent of plastic models, these miniatures have become a hobby in their own, with models of the ships and figures of the characters from books, movies and TV being widely available.
Scale Model Display
Once again, Con*Cept will have a display of scale models. This began as part of the Art Show, and has grown to take on a life of it's own thanks to the large modeling community in Montreal and the rest of the province. It is there for members to show their work, meet other modelers, discuss techniques and learn from each other.Scale Model Competition
As part of this display, we now also hold a competition, highlighting the best in model-building workmanship. The competition is open to all members.Registering
If you wish to participate in the Scale Model Display, simply bring your model to the convention. We will find table space for it. If the model is large or there are special requirements, such a access to a power source, we would appreciate being notified in advance.The competition is open to all members and all space, science fiction and fantasy subjects are welcome. Past winners cannot be entered in the competition again, but they are welcome to be part of the Display. Review the categories below to see in which one your model belongs. Again, if the model is large or there are special requirements, such as access to a power source, we would appreciate being notified in advance.
Judging
This competition is judged mostly for workmanship, rather than creativity or originality, although these can be a greater factor in some categories. Judges are asked to evaluate the models according to the following criteria:
Scope of Project
General evaluation of the overall model. - Basic difficulty level, enhancements, conversion.
Quality of Construction
Evaluation of overall construction. - Cleanup, alignment, visible joints, filling, glue marks.
Quality of Finish
Evaluation of surface finish. - Smooth paint, orange peel, brush marks, paint runs, decal application, silvering.
Accuracy or Realism
Evaluation of accuracy in a reproduction or a realistic feel in accordance to the subject of the model.
Presentation
Quality of presentation. - Important only for dioramas, possible bonus for other categories. - Composition, balance, clean of dust.
Overall Effect
Evaluation of presentation, wow factor.
There may be some changes in the categories. We are considering splitting the flying vehicules between small craft and capital ships, and possibly adding origami and card model categories. Categories may also be split or combined depending on the number of entries and availability of awards.
Questions? Do not hesitate to get in touch with the Model Display and Competition Director at models-comp@conceptsff.ca
Real Space Vehicles (left)
These are launchers, satellites and spacecraft from actual space programs. Craft that have flown, been canceled before flight or construction, or serious proposals such as Werner von Braun's Mars exploration vessels would be entered in this category. 
Surface Vehicles (above)
This category is for all ground-based vehicles; wheeled, tracked or hovering.
Flying Vehicles - Air & Space (below)
All flying (not hovering) vehicles, whether atmospheric, orbital or interplanetary; designed for books, movies or television, should be entered in this category. 
Mecha (below)
Mecha are vehicles, usually piloted and often roughly humanoid in shape. They are not characters in themselves and are at most extensions of their pilots. 
Figures (right)
Large or small scale representations of characters, whether human, humanoid, alien or mechanical (such as C-3P0 or a Terminator).
Naval Vehicle (above)
All water-born craft, whether surface, submersible or hovering, should be entered in this category. 
Dioramas (left)
Dioramas are models that tell a story or represent a scene. They usually include multiple figures in a background setting, and occasionally some vehicules and other props.