2021 New Mexico State Fair Model Contest Results
September 9 - 19, 2021 |
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Creative Arts - Division 13
Models – Military, Science Fiction & Others
Sections 471 – 474Sponsored by
Albuquerque Scale Modelers Club
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Best of Show Winners
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Registration of Model Entries: 20-21 August 2021
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Judging of Model Entries: 31 August 2021
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Opening Day of the Fair: 9 September 2021
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Sections and Classes information for the 2021 NM State Fair
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| Section 471 Youth: (11 years and under) |
| Section 472 Senior Youth: (12 to 17 years) |
Section 473 Adult: (18 years and over) |
| Section 474 Professional: (anyone teaching or selling for profit) |
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Note: ASM members in the Masters and Intermediate Divisions are required to enter their models in Section 474 - Professional |
Each Section competed in the following Classes. |
| * Note: Only one entry allowed per class |
| 1. Aircraft, Jet - Large scale (1/48 scale & larger) |
| 2. Aircraft, Jet - Small scale (1/72 scale & smaller) |
| 3. Aircraft, Non-Jet - Large scale (1/48 scale & larger) |
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| 5. Diorama - miniature scene, wholly or partially three-dimensional, depicting model in a naturalistic and realistic setting |
| 6. Flying Models, including flying rockets |
| 7. Helicopters - Jet & Non-Jet - All scales |
| 8. Military Vehicles - Fully Tracked --Large scale (1/35 scale & larger) |
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Military Vehicles - Fully Tracked - Small scale (1/48 scale & smaller)
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| 10. Military Vehicles & Equipment-Non Tracked & Half Tracks-Small scale (1/48 & smaller) |
| 11. Military Vehicles & Equipment Non Tracked & Half Tracks-Large Scale (1/35 & Larger) |
| 12. Miniature Figure - single-footed or mounted figure |
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13. Miniature Figure Vignette - maximum of 3 related human,
animal or equipment
figures, no vehicles
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| 14. Miscellaneous (none of the above) |
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| 16. Sailing Ships & Oared Ships |
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17. Science Fiction/Fantasy Figures - Including Anime,
Gudams, Robotech
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18. Science Fiction, Spacecraft, etc. (excluding figures)
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| * Note: Only one entry allowed per class |
Click here for a pdf copy of the Model Contest section of the 2021 NM State Fair Premium Book
Click here for a two-page copy (ASM product) of the 2021 Model Contest Sction, Classes, and Rules
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2021 New Mexico State Fair Model Contest Results |
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ASM Model Contest at the 2021 New Mexico State Fair
The 2021 State Fair Contest had a good showing with 50 total
models entered in the contest by 25 entrants.
Numbers wwere down due to the COVID pandemic.
Thanks to all who participated in the contest and in the ASM display,
helped with the model entries and pick-up, and did the judging.
The Youth section had 1
entry ies by 1 entrants.
The
Best of Show - Youth was the
Apollo 11 Landing by Cayden Guerra.
The Senior Youth section had 1 entry by 1 entrant.
The Best of Show - Senior Youth was a very nicely done
USS Missouri battleship by Cole
Darnell..
The Adult section had 30 models by 16 entrants.
The Best of Show - Adult was the IJN Nagato batttlship by
Byron Gore. The Professional (ASM members) section had 18 models by 7 entrants.
The Best of Show - Professional was a Warhorse Y-Wing Diorama by
James Medina. There were some great
models in contention in both of these sections.
ASM's "71st Anniversary of the Korean War 1950-1953" display filled one case with 33 total models ranging from 1/144 scale to 1/35 scale. Three of the "Korean War" display models were also contest entries. The display included a high level description of the Korean War and maps showing what had occurred during the invasion, the UN counterattack, the Chinese intervention, and the eventual stalemate. Information cards covered the major battles, including the retreat to the Punsan Perimeter, the Inchon Landing, the Chosin Reservoir, and MiG Alley. Cards were also provided describing each of the models. Pictures of the models are posted below.
Click here for an ASM article on the Korean War Display
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Note: All pictures posted below match the categories and placings, from left to right, listed above them
Click here to go directly to the desired Section:
| Youth - Section 471 |
| Senior Youth - Section 472 |
| Adult - Section 473 |
| Professional - Section 474 |
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ASM's "71st
Anniversary of the Korean War 1950-1953" Model Display |
Section 471 - Youth (11 years and under)
Best of Show: Cayden Guerra - Apollo 11 Landing
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Section 471 - Youth Models - Military and Science Fiction
| Class | Description | Name | Place | Best of Show |
| 5 - Diorama | Apollo 11 Landing | Cayden Guerra | 1 | X |
5. Diorama - miniature scene, wholly or partially three-dimensional, depicting model in a naturalistic and realistic setting
First: Cayden Guerra - Apollo 11 Landing
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Section 472- Senior Youth (12 to 17 years)
Best of Show: Cole Darnell - USS Missouri Battleship
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ection 472 - Senior Youth Models - Military and Science Fiction
| Class | Description | Name | Place | Best of Show |
| 15 - Powered Ships | Battleship USS Missouri | Cole Darnell | 1 | X |
Note: All pictures posted below match the categories and placings, from left to right, listed above them
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First: Cole Darnell - USS Missouri Battleship
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Section 473 – Adult (18 years and over) Best of Show: Byron Gore - IJN Nagato Battleship
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Section 473 - Adult Models - Military and Science
Fiction
DNP = Did Not Place
| Class | Description | Name | Place | Best of Show |
| 01 - Aircraft, Jet - Large Scale | F-14 Tomcat | Russell Levett | 1 | |
| 03 - Aircraft, Non-Jet - Large | Ju-87 Stuka Tank Buster | Brian Archer | 1 | |
| 05 - Diorama | Panzer III Ausf N | Byron Gore | 1 | |
| 05 - Diorama | RMS Titanic | Darren Wood | 2 | |
| 05 - Diorama | Downed Gotha | Cristian Correa | 3 | |
| 05 - Diorama | Panther G | David DeYoung | DNP | |
| 05 - Diorama | Chuck Wagon | Kimberly Rogulich | DNP | |
| 06 - Flying Models | "Big Daddy" Rocket | John C. Romero | 1 | |
| 06 - Flying Models | Cobra Rocket | Steven Worthen | 2 | |
| 06 - Flying Models | "Nike Snake" | John Walter | 3 | |
| 07 - Helicopters | Apache Helicopter | Mark Chino | 1 | |
| 08 - Military Vehicles - Fully Tracked | Long Track | Byron Gore | 1 | |
| 08 - Military Vehicles - Fully Tracked | M1 Abrams | David DeYoung | 2 | |
| 08 - Military Vehicles - Fully Tracked | PZ38T | Mark Vaughn | 3 | |
| 11 - Military Vehicles & Equipment - Non & Half Tracked - Large Scale | Radschlepper Ost Truck | Byron Gore | 1 | |
| 11 - Military Vehicles & Equipment - Non & Half Tracked - Large Scale | Tractor Trailer and Tank | Steven Worthen | 2 | |
| 12 - Miniature Figure - Single footed or mounted figure | German Engineer | Byron Gore | 1 | |
| 12 - Miniature Figure - Single footed or mounted figure | Parrot | Haley Gibson | 2 | |
| 13 - Miniature Figure Vignette | Carnival | Haley Gibson | 1 | |
| 14 - Miscellaneous | Farm House and Garden | Henry McHarney | 1 | |
| 14 - Miscellaneous | Washington Monument | Norman Carr | 2 | |
| 14 - Miscellaneous | Shark Cage | Selena L Chino | 3 | |
| 14 - Miscellaneous | House | Haley Gibson | DNP | |
| 14 - Miscellaneous | Castle | Haley Gibson | DNP | |
| 14 - Miscellaneous | Invisile Gummy Bear | Mark Vaughn | DNP | |
| 15 - Powered Ships | IJN Nagato Battleship | Byron Gore | 1 | X |
| 15 - Powered Ships | USS Young Destroyer | Michael Hatfield | 2 | |
| 15 - Powered Ships | Paddle Wheel Boat | Mark Vaughn | 3 | |
| 16 - Sailing Ships & Oared | USS Constitution | Steven Worthen | 1 | |
| 16 - Sailing Ships & Oared | Black Pearl | Haley Gibson | 2 | |
| 17 - Science Fiction/Fantasy Figures | Dragon | Haley Gibson | 1 | |
| 17 - Science Fiction/Fantasy Figures | Godzilla King of the Monsters | Selena L Chino | 2 | |
| 17 - Science Fiction/Fantasy Figures | German Pilot Skull | Brad Smith | 3 | |
| 17 - Science Fiction/Fantasy Figures | Rayquaza | JD Atkinson | DNP | |
| 18 - Science Fiction, Spacecraft | Klingon Bird of Prey | Byron Gore | 1 | |
| 18 - Science Fiction, Spacecraft | Mercury Capsule | Mark Vaughn | 2 | |
| 18 - Science Fiction, Spacecraft | USS Franklin Starship | Mark Chino | 3 | |
| 18 - Science Fiction, Spacecraft | Millenium Falcon | Haley Gibson | DNP |
Note: All
pictures posted below match the categories and placings, from left to right,
listed above them
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. Aircraft, Jet - Large scale (1/48 scale & larger)First: Russell Levett - F-14 Tomcat
3. Aircraft, Non-Jet - Large scale (1/48 scale & larger)
First: Brian Archer - Ju-87 Stuka Tank Buster
5. Diorama - miniature scene, wholly or partially three-dimensional, depicting model in a naturalistic and realistic setting
First: Byron Gore - Panzer III Ausf N
Second: Darren Wood - RMS Titanic
Third: Cristian Correa - Downed Gotha
DNP: Kimberly Rogulich - Chuck Wagon
DNP: David DeYoung - Panther G
6. Flying Models, including flying rockets
First: John Romero - "Big Daddy" Rocket
Second: Steven Worthen - Cobra Rocket
Third: John Walter - "Nike Snake"
7. Helicopters - Jet & Non-Jet - All scales
First: Mark Chino - Apache Helicopter
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8. Military Vehicles - Fully Tracked - Large scale (1/35 scale & larger)
First: Byrone Gore - Long Track Radar
Second: David DeYoung - M1 Abrams
Third: Mark Vaughn - PZ38T
11. Military Vehicles & Equipment - Non-Tracked & Half Tracks - Large scale (1/35 scale & larger))
First: Byron Gore - Radschlepper Ost Truck
Second: Steven Worthen - Tractor Trailer and Tank
12. Miniature Figure - single-footed or mounted figure
First: Byron Gore - German Engineer
Second: Haley Gibson - Parrot
13. Miniature Figure Vignette
First: Haley Gibson - Carnival
14. Miscellaneous (None of the above)
First: Henry McHarney - Farm House and Garden
Second: Norman Carr - Washington Monument
Third: Selena Chino - Shark Cage
DNP: Haley Gibson - House (Participation)
DNP: Haley Gibson - Castle (Participation)
DNP: Mark Vaughn - Invisible Gummy Bear (Participation)
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First: Byron Gore - Imperial Japanese Navy Nagato Battleship
Second: Michael Hatfield - USS Young Destroyer
Third: Mark Vaughn - Paddle Wheel Boat
16. Sailing Ships & Oared Ships
First: Steven Worthen - USS Constitution
Second: Haley Gibson - Black Pearl
17. Science Fiction / Fantasy Figures - including Anime, Gundams, and Robotech
First: Haley Gibson - Dragon
Second: Selena Chino - Godzilla King of the Monsters
Third: Brad Smith - German Pilot Skull
DNP: JD Atkinson - Rayquaza
18. Science Fiction, Spacecraft, etc. (excluding figures)
First: Byron Gore - Klingon Bird of Prey
Second: Mark Vaughn - Mercury Capsule
Third: Mark Chino - USS Franklin Starship
DNP: Haley Gbson - Millenium Falcon
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