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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

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

UK National Championships Competition

Rules

We are grateful to Armourfast for sponsoring the Junior competition

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.

MAFVA NATIONAL COMPETITIONS - MODEL ENTRY DEFINITIONS, and amendments from 2010

Please note that the competition entries will close half an hour earlier than past years - at 12.30pm.

Outsize models may be allowed by prior arrangement with the Chief Judge.

See competition entry rules for model size limits.

Model: A representation of a vehicle, object or figure. There should be some work done by the modeller in construction or finishing.

Kit: A model constructed from a commercial kit. It may be plastic, resin, metal or mixed materials. It may be improved or corrected with commercial or scratch built items, but should still depict the model from the box, ie. it is still the same version or mark.

Conversion: An alteration of the basic kit to another version or Mark. Examples are adding wading gear, not provided in the kit, to a Sherman or changing a Panzer IV Ausf. F to a Panzer IV Ausf. A.

Scratchbuilt: A model where a large part of the model is made by the modeller and not from commercial items.

Diorama: A model consisting of a vehicle or vehicles or other objects with a figure or figures and scenery. The assemblage should be coherent and depict a scene or event. All components of the diorama will be judged.

For the 2011 Annual MAFVA UK Competition we reverted to our traditional first, second, third style of competition. Last year's trial of the gold, silver, bronze system placed a lot of stress on the competition organisation. The problems of having sufficient time, space and manpower are difficult to solve in a one day competition. As the aim of the show is for all attendees to have an enjoyable time, including the competition administration, we will resume the more straightforward method of judging that we have used in the past.

The competition entry desk will open at 10am and close at 12.30pm. Competition entry forms can be downloaded from the website, and will save time if completed in advance.

 (2011 list - to be updated)

MAFVA HQ

MAFVA/ASVC WOMBORNE

MAFVA CAMBRIDGE

MAFVA DEVON

MAFVA DURHAM
MAFVA ESSEX
MAFVA LONDON
MAFVA MENDIP

MAFVA MIDLANDS
MAFVA NORFOLK
MAFVA NOTTS

MAFVA SCOTLAND
MAFVA SUSSEX
MAFVA SOUTH WALES

AMPS
BARNET MODEL CLUB

BMSS	British Model Soldier Society
BRAMPTON MODEL CLUB

CHILTERN SCALE MODEL CLUB

CLACTON IPMS

GRAVESHAM MODEL CLUB

IPMS AFV SIG

IPMS DERBY & DISTRICT

IPMS UK

MAG GLASGOW
MID-CAMBS MODELLERS
MIKE STARMER COLLECTION

MILDENHALL MODEL CLUB

MILITARY MODELLING FORUM GROUP
MILTON KEYNES SMC
PETER MELLS COLLECTION

SHERWOOD RANGERS YEOMANRY	
SOTCW Society of Twentieth Century Wargamers

SURREY MILITARY MODELLING CLUB

MAFVA Nationals Great Bring and Buy Sale

It is that time of the year to get rid of that loft insulation and bring your unwanted kits to the MAFVA Bring and Buy at the Nationals.

Do you have old un-wanted and unloved kits cluttering up your loft/garage/study/spare room/wardrobe?

Want to turn them into cash for new kits?

Then bring them to Duxford on 6 June 2010 and let MAFVA sell them for you. Two tables at the show have been set aside so that members can sell their unwanted kits. Just drop them off and let us do the selling. Call back at the end of the show and pick up any un-sold kits and your cash. No photographs to take, no wrapping and packing or trips to the post office to sell them via E Bay. Let MAFVA do the hard work. Just drop them off and then once you are ready to leave, come back and pocket the cash. MAFVA will deduct 10% of the value of the sold items and that will go towards helping to fund the show – so not only are you helping yourself, you are also helping the Association. Contact by E mail tom.cole@twmsystems.co.uk for an application form and more details.

If interested please see attached information sheet and return completed Form to me ASAP. Please be aware that I will only be able to take kits on the day if you have completed and returned the Form to me before the 22 May. Grateful if you would distribute amongst your branch as you see fit.

Thanks and see you in June.

Tom Cole

23	Junior - vehicle, artillery piece or diorama
24	Senior - vehicle, artillery piece or diorama
25	Figures - individual or group of up to three figures