MAFVA

The Nationals 2008

Classes and Rules

Miniature AFV Association UK National Championships

COMPETITION CLASSES

MAFVA (members only) classes 1 to 10 - small scale (up to 1/49)

1

Tracked armour - kit

2

Tracked armour - conversion

3

Tracked armour - scratchbuilt

4

Wheeled & semi-tracked armour - kit

5

Wheeled & semi-tracked armour - conversion

6

Wheeled & semi-tracked armour - scratchbuilt

7

Softskin - kit

8

Softskin - conversion

9

Softskin - scratchbuilt

10

Diorama

MAFVA (members only) classes 11 to 20 - large scale (1/48th and larger)

11

Tracked armour - kit

12

Tracked armour - conversion

13

Tracked armour - scratchbuilt

14

Wheeled & semi-tracked armour - kit

15

Wheeled & semi-tracked armour - conversion

16

Wheeled & semi-tracked armour - scratchbuilt

17

Softskin - kit

18

Softskin - conversion

19

Softskin - scratchbuilt

20

Diorama

 

MAFVA (members only) class 21 - Artillery (any scale)

21

Artillery piece (without towing vehicle)

 

MAFVA (members only) class 22 - Junior (any scale)

22

Vehicle, artillery piece or diorama

Open (to non-MAFVA members) classes 23 to 25 - Open Competition

23

Junior - vehicle, artillery piece or diorama

24

Senior - vehicle, artillery piece or diorama

25

Figures - individual or group of up to three figures

 

 

Miniature AFV Association

UK National Championships Competition 
Rules

1.   The MAFVA National Championships are open to members of the Miniature AFV Association only - the organisers reserve the right to request sight of prospective entrants’ membership cards.  It will be possible to join the Association on the day of the Championships at the MAFVA control desk.

 

2.    The Open Competition is open to all entrants.

 

3.    Bases must not exceed four square feet in area (i.e. 576 sq. In.) for any entry - this is in order to leave adequate space for other models.  Other than in classes 10, 20, 22, 23, 24 or 25, a model should not extend more than 3” (large scale) or 1.5” (small scale) beyond the model’s basic structure for similar reasons.

 

4.    Juniors are those aged 16 or  under on the day of the competition judging.

 

5.     In the event that a class contains less than three entries, the organisers may, at their discretion, combine such classes with others deemed to be of a similar nature in order to maintain competition.  Entrants are requested to ensure that entries are sufficiently robust to permit this although efforts will be made to arrange for any such movements to be carried out by the entrant.

 

6.    Whilst the organisers will take reasonable care to protect entries from damage and stewards will be on duty to assist in this, no liability can be accepted by the organisers for any damage which occurs during the period of the show.

 

7.   Other than in classes 10, 20, 22, 23, 24 or 25, a maximum of one figure not mounted on the vehicle may be present.  Such a figure should be passive only (i.e. not engaged in any activity) otherwise the entry would be deemed a diorama.  Figures on the vehicle, so long as they are in positions in which they would be expected to travel, are permitted in all classes.

 

8.     Any vehicle may tow a small single-axle trailer.

 

9.     A vehicle is defined as one which is either self-propelled by means of an engine, or horse-drawn. 

 

10.  Judging will be by one or more panels of experienced modellers selected by the organisers on the basis of their experience and depth and breadth of knowledge.  At least three judges will assess each class.

 

11.  Class winners and the Best of Show winner will each receive a certificate and trophy.  Those placed second and third in classes will each receive a certificate.

 

In the event of a dispute, the decision of the organisers shall be final in all matters and no correspondence will be entered into.

 

Clubs

The Nationals 2008

 Clubs and exhibitors attending

MAFVA HQ
MAFVA CAMBRIDGE
MAFVA ESSEX
MAFVA LONDON
MAFVA MENDIP
MAFVA NORFOLK
MAFVA NOTTS
MAFVA SUSSEX
MAFVA SOUTH WALES
MILDENHALL MODEL CLUB
CHILTERN SCALE MODEL CLUB
MIKE STARMER COLLECTION
PETER MELLS COLLECTION	
COLIN KNAPP WW1 TANKS	
ASVC WOMBORNE	
SURREY MILITARY MODELLING CLUB	
BARNET MODEL CLUB	
SOTCW	Society of Twentieth Century Wargamers
IPMS UK	
IPMS AFV SIG	
MID-CAMBS MODELLERS	
BMSS	British Model Soldier Society
SHEPWAY MODEL CLUB	
MILTON KEYNES	
CLACTON IPMS	
BRAMPTON MODEL CLUB	
MAG GLASGOW	
SHERWOOD RANGERS YEOMANRY	
MEDWAY/DESERT CHAPS
AMPS

Traders  

The Nationals 2008

Traders attending

Accurate Armour 
ARBA  
Armstrong Bases
Avid Reader
Blitzkrieg
Bull Models 
Cammet Ltd
Convoy
Cromwell Models
Dan Taylor Modelworks
Friendship Models
Gramodels
Guideline Publications
Little Cars
Lou Stener 
LSA Models 
Milicast Model Company 
MMS Models 
Parabellum
Pol Models
Resicast
Retrokit
S.B. Models 
Simons Models & Hobbies
Toms Tins
Wespe Models