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Jan 8 2010 - Special Contest # 1 Sci-Fi/Real Space/Fantasy: Any model, any scale, any time period, from the realms of Fantasy and Science Fiction, to space exploration (Sputnik, Mercury, Apollo, Soyuz etc.), or science subjects like dinosaurs, bugs, amoebas, etc. Sponsored Contest - "Best Mirage" by Rick Carver -any Mirage III, IV, V, 2000 or variant (Kfir etc.).
Feb 5 2010 - ASM Swap Meet (No Contest)
Mar 5 2010 - Winter Points Contest - Open: any model, any scale, any era Clinic: Model Masking by Frank Randall and Brian Peck
Apr 2 2010 - Special Contest # 2 Golden Age Monogram - any Monogram scale model kit (aircraft, cars, tanks, figures etc.) from the origin of the company in 1945, through and until 1980. Kits can be originals or reissues but must have been originally produced and marketed during this time period. This is a great opportunity to have some fun and build those old neglected kits in your collection. Entries do not need to be OOB.
# May 7 2010 - Spring Points Contest - Open: any model, any scale, any era # Sponsored Contest - Oddball Subjects by Jim Guld; any unusual subject (armor, aircraft, car etc.) displaying a strange paint job, odd parts or an out-of-the ordinary configuration, like a tank with its tracks on backwards. Model subjects should be based on a photo or written description. Clinic: Use of Future Wax Coatings on Models by Ken Liotta.Jun 4 2010 - Special Contest # 3
Panzer IV Special Contest - Attention all modelers involved in the club's Panzer IV
Group/Chapter entry build for the 2010 Nationals- this is a final opportunity to show your
work and receive judging feedback.
Sponsored Contest - 9th U.S.
Air Force, the tactical air force that won the war in the ETO by Don Smith. Clinic: Tank Stowage by
Jim Guld
* Jul 9 2010 - Sponsored Contest - FEM-CON by Josh Pals A celebration of female figures from all genres (fantasy, pin-up, anime, historical etc.). Hundreds of excellent female figure models are available on the market, and all scales and mediums are welcome for this contest. Use your imagination, although figures should be tasteful and non-explicit. *Sponsored Contest: Tamiya Spitfire Contest sponsored by Hobby Proz and Brian Peck - Attention Spitwads! Exclusive contest open to those members who participated in the group purchase of new Tamiya 1/32 Spitfire Mk. IXc kits through Brian Peck at Hobby Proz. Kit can be built OOB or modified. Entries will form the basis of a special group entry at the 2010 IPMS Nationals.
Aug 13 2010 - Nationals Debrief Night - Bring your winning models and trophies, new kits, references, decals, war stories and scuttlebutt to share with other ASM members and celebrate our club's good competitive showing at the 2010 IPMS Nationals. Cake, caviar and champagne for all present (well, cake anyway). No model contest scheduled due to the proximity of IPMS National Convention in Phoenix, AZ, which will run from Aug 4 to Aug 7, 2010.
Sep 10 2010 - Summer Points Contest - Open: any model, any scale, any era Clinic: Aircraft Cockpits by Patrick Dick
Oct 1 2010 - Special Contest # 4 Blitzkrieg! - any model, any scale, depicting a subject from the early days of WWII, from the German invasion of Poland in September 1939 through the Fall of France in June 1940. A wide variety of Allied and German aircraft, armor, figures, ships and dioramas can be built to fit this theme. Themed models entered in previous contests are welcome in this Special Contest, per guidelines in ASM contest rules. The club is arranging for a special guest speaker to correspond with the contest theme.
Nov 5 2010 - Fall Points Contest - Open: any model, any scale, any era (final points contest to determine Modeler of the Year in each skill level).
Dec 3 2010 - Sponsored Contest - Mercedes Daimler-Benz by Patrick Dick Any car, truck, bus or other vehicle produced by this premier German auto company, or any subject powered by a Daimler-Benz engine. (Contest Director's Note: I visited the Mercedes Museum in Stuttgart, Germany and can attest there are an infinite variety of model subjects that can fit this theme. Good choice, Patrick!) Plus Model of the Year Contest (Competition among Best of Show winners at each skill level from all of the 2010 Points and Special Contests).
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Please stay tuned for changes and for what model projects you should bring in for the workshop!
| March 5 | Model Masking by Frank Randall and Brian Peck |
| May 7 | Use of Future Wax Coatings on Models by Ken Liotta |
| June 4 | Tank Stowage by Jim Guld |
| September 10 | Aircraft Cockpits by Patrick Dick |
As Of: 8 January 2009
Click here for a Word document file of the 2009 ASM Contest Schedule (as of 8 Jan 2009)
Click here to jump to the ASM 2009 Workshop ScheduleNote: All "Theme" contests are open to ALL entries. However, only models that match the theme are eligible for the "Best of Show" awards in each skill level for that night's contest, and will subsequently become eligible for the "Model of the Year" competition showdown in December.
(Star Wars, Star Trek, etc.); actual (real) space exploration (Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Shuttle, etc.); science subject matter (Dinosaurs, Bugs, Visible Frog etc.); or fantasy, including anime subjects (Gundams, Robotech, etc.) Non-Points
Feb 6 ASM Swap Meet (No Contest)
Mar 6 Theme: “Open #1” Any scale, any subject, and any era. Points Contest
Workshop 1: Hairspray in modeling - Tom Perea
Apr 3
Theme: “3 or More-engines” Any scale, any era, any subject
Points Contest
Sponsored Contest: "Tank Destroyers of WW II" - hosted by Jim Guld & John Tate
May 1 Special
Contest #2 “3 rd World Army/Air
Force/Navy”: No NATO or
Guest Speaker: TBD
Sponsored Contest: "Battle of the Bulge" - hosted by Fred Franceschi
Jun 12 Theme: “Italiano” Any scale, any
era, and any subject built or operated in/from
Mi3/40, Ferrari F-40, Ducati 916, etc. Points Contest
Sponsored Contest: “Show Your Stripes" - hosted by Don Smith (Best WWII D-Day aircraft - WITH STRIPES)
Workshop: “Bases/Groundwork” - Jim Guld
Jul 10 Theme: “Armored Cars” All Scales, Manufactures and Eras. Points Contest
Sponsored Contest: "Best Panzer IV and Variants" - hosted by the ASM E-Board
Workshop: Auto detailing - Josh Pals
Aug 7 Theme: “1/48 Single Engine Props” Any era, any subject Points Contest
Workshop: TBD - Frank Randall
Sep 11 Theme: “Sharkmouths”
Anything with a Sharkmouth painted on it. Planes,
armor, car, truck, etc Points
Contest
Sponsored Contest: "Best Hellcat F6F" - any scale - hosted by Frank Randall
Oct 2 Special Contest #3 “Best Competition Racer" Any racing Plane, vehicle, or athlete figure Non-Points
Sponsored Contest: "Best Porsche” - hosted by Patrick Dick
Nov
6 Theme: “Open #2” Any scale, any subject, and
all eras
Sponsored Contest: “Best
Workshop: Brush Painting Techniques - John Tate
Sponsored Contest: “Best
Workshop: TBD
Theme, and Special Contests.
Please stay tuned for changes and for what model projects you should bring in for the workshop!
| March 6 | Hairspray in Modeling - Tom Perea |
| June 12 | Bases / Groundwork - James Guld |
| July 10 | Auto Detailing - Josh Pals |
| August 7 | TBD - Frank Randall |
| November 6 | TBD |
| December 4 | TBD |
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