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The Nationals 2010

 

Classes and Rules

 

Miniature AFV Association UK National Championships

Bring and Buy        Rules         Amendments for 2010    

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

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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.

 

MAFVA NATIONAL COMPETITIONS - MODEL ENTRY DEFINITIONS, and amendments for 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. 

 

The Annual MAFVA UK National Competitions for 2010  will see an experimental change to an open style of competition with gold, silver and bronze awards.  This means there can be any number (or none) of these in any competition class at the judges discretion.  Please note there will still be categories for MAFVA members only, and for modellers who are non-members.  The entry rules and competition classes will remain the same.   A list of model definitions is now available to ensure that entrants place their models in the correct class. This will enable competition entrants to check eligibility and avoid disqualification for incorrect entry.  Competition entrants will be given a ticket to accompany their models allowing a brief description of work done.  This will assist the judges in assessing the work.  Entry slips will be available shortly to be downloaded from the website. These can be completed in advance and brought in with the models on the day of the competition.

JH. 12/03/2010

 

 

 

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Clubs

The Nationals 2010

 Clubs and exhibitors attending

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

 

 

Traders  

The Nationals 2010

Traders attending

 

ACCURATE ARMOUR

ADH PUBLISHING

ARBA

ARMOURFAST

AVID READER

BLITZKRIEG

BULL MODELS

CAMMETT CO.

CASEMATE PUBLISHING

DAN TAYLOR MODELWORKS

FRIENDSHIP MODELS

GUIDELINE PUBLICATIONS

INSIDE THE ARMOUR

JUST BASES

KINGFISHER MINIATURES

LITTLE CARS

LOU STENER

LSA MODELS

MATADOR MODELS

MILICAST MODEL COMPANY

MODELMATES

PARABELLUM

POL MODELS

RESICAST

RETROKIT

SAM PUBLICATIONS

S.B. MODELS

SGT'S MESS

TOM'S TINS

THE TANK TRAP

TREEMENDUS

 

 

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

 

 

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