We are proud to announce the new format for the Aeroscale Model of the Month. Here is a breakdown of the contest rules.

What models qualify?
ANY model of an aircraft
ANY manufacturer
ANY scale
From January till November inclusive the competition will be open for all entries in one class. In December the contest will consist of the models that won in each month January to November. Members will then Vote forn the Model of the year

How do I enter?

1. The model should be a recent one that you have completed in the past few months. This rule is based on an honour system and we hope everyone will comply with it. More than one entry per user is permitted provided the models completed comply with this criteria. Please do not submit a model to the contest more than once.

2. The photos should be of a single aicrcraft-related model against a plain background (white or Blue preferred, but other light neutral colours are acceptable. If your subject is overall light colours, then a dark background is acceptable.) not attached to any base or with any figures. If the model is built gear-up, it may be displayed on a simple stand. It must be clearly marked as your entry with the photo titled "Contest Entry (month)" with the month replaced by the name of the month you are entering i.e. January for January etc.

3. One of your photos should include (in the shot) a piece of paper with the following info:
a. The contest name: Aeroscale Model of the Month
b. Your full name
c. Date the photo was taken

4. Submit from 5-10 photos of your entry to jessica(dot)cooper(at)aeroscale(dot)co(dot)uk

5.Photos should be a minimum of 800x600 and shot against a plain background.

6. Include the following information in the email:
a. Your full name
b. Your shipping address (for prize fulfilment)
c. Your KitMaker username
d. The title/name of your model
e. Your preferred contest entry photo. If you do not indicate an entry, Jessica will choose one which may not be your favourite.

7.The rest of your supporting pictures can show the model as the modeller intends with figures and a base, and even some of the construction should you wish as the remaining images will be used to publish your winning entry on the homepage after the contest has concluded. In addition to the winning entries, we may select additional photos for publishing at a future date in a feature.

What are the Prizes?

First Place will be decided by a popular vote by the site membership. The prize will be a Latest or Upcoming release of a Dragon Model Kit .

Second Place will be decided by a popular vote by the site membership. The prize will be an honourable mention .

Third Place will be decided by a popular vote by the site membership. The prize will be an honourable mention .

Prizes for the competition are provided by Dragon Models LTD and as part of the agreement for entering and winning we would like the winners to send us a picture of themselves with their model and winning prize, which will be used for future promotions.

In the event of a tie the managing editor will decide the order of the tied entries.
Please Note: if less than 5 entries are received only a single prize for the winning model will be issued. If less than 3 entries are received then the models for that month will be carried over to the next month and the current contest will be declared void.

Note
One prize per entrant. If you have entered more than one model, and more than one of your models wins, you will recieve a prize for the one with the most votes only. Any subsequent model which wins will receive an honourable mention after all other winners are announced.

Disclaimer Neither Dragon Models or the Kitmaker Network or any of its staff are liable in any way for any Excise or duty that the winner's country may levy on the winning item when it enters that country, it will be the winner's responsibility to cover this cost should it occur.

When can I enter a model?
A person who wins a prize in a MoM cannot enter the MoM the following month.
You can enter at any time as each month entries may be submitted for that month's contest (all month!) until the final day of the month.
A "Submission Open" Reminder thread will be posted in the forum as a reminder each month. Entries must be received by the Editor Staff before the last day of the month to be eligible for that month's contest.
Public Voting will commence on once all entries for that month have been entered in the gallery.

How does the voting work?
1. Once voting opens, voting will begin on entries for the prior month, with each user able to vote for one entry in each contest gallery. Voting will end 10 days later.
2. Any entrant found to be self-promoting their entry (example: "check out my model and vote for me!") on this or other sites will be disqualified.
Note for Voters: Please only vote once in each group. The system does track IP addresses to prevent voter fraud, and only a single vote will be counted. Also "buddy" or "group/community" voting is frowned upon. Please vote for the best kit as you see it.

2012 entry dates
Any model entered will automatically be used in the month that it is entered.
May 1st till 31st
June 1st till 30th
July 1st till 31st
August 1st till 31st
September 1st till 30th
October 1st till 31st
November 1st till 30th
December 1st till 31st (top 2 from previous months in Model of the year Contest)

Judging will be open for 10days after voting begins.

Can there be different background color than white and blue?

The background should be a light neutral colour which doesn't draw the eye away from the model. White and blue do that best but if you don't have them, then do the best you can.

I'm going to change the wording to clarify.

Good afternoon. Can I participate with the model if it is a simple stand simulating aerodroma part, to the aircraft substituted only stairs to the cockpit, and the trolley to the tail? Model MiG-15 Trumpeter firms in the 1/32.

Is the model glued to the base?

Not really, in the wheel of the wire is inserted and fixed in the ground. I can certainly try to remove the model from the stand, I fear no harm. But if I can not engage with such work, then try to remove it.

If it may be removed from the base then please do. We do not want to distract from the model in any way. The contest is about the model, not how it looks on its base. We need to be fair to all the other builders who do not enter models on a base.

You are welcome to include the model on its base in your supplemental pictures, but the contest picture must be of the model by itself.

Ok. Thanxs. i'll try to remove and made some pictures. May i leave pilot in the cockpit?

He's part of the model, isn't he?

Thanx again Jessica. I just send my photos of the model in your email.

If I enter an MOM competition, where shall I send the photos of my model please. It is the first time I intend to participate.

Yhanks

Carmel J Attard
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Hi Carmel,

Nice to see you here at Aeroscale! Send them to me please.
Here is the part of the rules which tells you how to enter:

1. The model should be a recent one that you have completed in the past few months. This rule is based on an honour system and we hope everyone will comply with it. More than one entry per user is permitted provided the models completed comply with this criteria. Please do not submit a model to the contest more than once.

2. The photos should be of a single aicrcraft-related model against a plain background (white or Blue preferred, but other light neutral colours are acceptable. If your subject is overall light colours, then a dark background is acceptable.) not attached to any base or with any figures. If the model is built gear-up, it may be displayed on a simple stand. It must be clearly marked as your entry with the photo titled "Contest Entry (month)" with the month replaced by the name of the month you are entering i.e. January for January etc.

3. One of your photos should include (in the shot) a piece of paper with the following info:
a. The contest name: Aeroscale Model of the Month
b. Your full name
c. Date the photo was taken

4. Submit from 5-10 photos of your entry to jessica(dot)cooper(at)aeroscale(dot)co(dot)uk

5.Photos should be a minimum of 800x600 and shot against a plain background.

6. Include the following information in the email:
a. Your full name
b. Your shipping address (for prize fulfilment)
c. Your KitMaker username
d. The title/name of your model
e. Your preferred contest entry photo. If you do not indicate an entry, Jessica will choose one which may not be your favourite.

7.The rest of your supporting pictures can show the model as the modeller intends with figures and a base, and even some of the construction should you wish as the remaining images will be used to publish your winning entry on the homepage after the contest has concluded. In addition to the winning entries, we may select additional photos for publishing at a future date in a feature.

Jessica, how does one let the members know about extra detail, corrections, etc. That has gone into the build?

Joel

If you win that's a part of the feature. The contest is all about how the finished model looks, not what work you did to get it there.

I accept feature articles about contest entries once the contest is finished even though they're not winners, so you also have that option to further showcase your work.