Monday, October 31, 2011

MAC is Making Waves

Just a little over a year old and MAC has grown much, mainly with top name and highly-skilled modelers in our ranks.  And in 2012, when everyone else (who believes in that crap) would be preparing for the end of the world, MAC will have the biggest and baddest online Mecha Competition to date.


Rules and Regulations v1.0:

1. EVERY entry must be submitted with a photo demonstrating the kit was started after January 1st 2012. Use the "ENTRY PASS POSTER" available here.  Please note that no other forum logos must be present in any of the photos to qualify.

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2. Contest will run until July 1st & you can enter more than one kit.

3. Any MECH style kit is allowed (if unsure please pm me or sneeper1980) example: Zoids, Ma.K, Gundam, Robotech, Super Robot Wars, FSS, etc.

4. RESIN kits & RESIN conversion kits are accepted

5. Kits that are UNCHANGED (physically) Such as Modifications or Physical Damage but are solo painted belong in the "OOB PAINTED" Category.
-Custom paint jobs are accepted.
-Seam line removal is accepted.
-Waterslide decals are accepted.

6. Kits that are changed from their original form (physically) such as modifications, physical damage or Kit bashing belong in "MODIFIED PLASTIC" Category.

7. Kits that feature a base or diorama setting are to be placed in the "DIORAMA" Category.
-Multiple kits may be used.
-Resin is accepted in this category.
-No size limitations (only we ask you provide evidence of when the diorama was started. See rule 1.)

8. Resin kits and/or Resin Conversion that are straight painted or have been modified are to be placed into the "RESIN PAINTED/MODIFIED" category.

9. When entering the "CONCEPT" category. Entrants must follow the rules below:
- Kit must at least be 70% Scratch built (judges can review and give feedback on this)
- Parts from other kits maybe used but ultimately the build must be scratch built by the builder.
- Entrants MUST create a WIP thread on the MAC forums giving pictures and description of there build showing the "ENTRY PASS POSTER" (see rule 1)

10. When submitting entries, please see (example Entry link)

11. If you have any questions, please see the "2012 Questions & Answers" thread and an admin will
respond asap.

Categories and Prizes (Subject to change):

CONCEPT:
1/100 LED Mirage w/Boomerang Unit System (HLJ.com)
1/100 MG Sinanju + Water Slide Decals
1/35 METAL BUG SLUG SUPER TANK

DIORAMA PRIZES:
1/60 Perfect Grade Gundam RX-78-2
1/20 Gans Panzer Aufkalarungs SK602
1/72 Reyleonard 04-Alicia White Pearl Ver. (HLJ.com)

MODIFIED PLASTIC:
1/100 MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam Ver.Ka (HLJ.com)
1/72 Lineark White Glint
1/24 Tachikoma

RESIN MODIFIEID/PAINTED:
1/60 Perfect Grade Wing Gundam Zero Custom
Kotobukiya Kit (Greattoysonline.com)
Master Grade Kit (Greattoysonline.com)

OOB PAINTED:
1/72 VF-25F Tornado Messiah Valkyrie Alto Custom
1/100 MG OO Gundam Seven Sword /G (GGinfinite.com)
1/12 RAcaseal Eleanor Ver.APSY

JUDGE & SPONSOR PICK:
KAMMS CHOICE: *TOP SECRET*
STEVES CHOICE: *TOP SECRET*
HobbyMate's Choice: ONE HobbyMate ACE airbrush

RANDOM PRIZES:
8 x Tool Sets (HobbyMate)
10 x Mode Lock Kit
3 x Tool Sets from (Toolbox23)

TENTATIVE PRIZES:
Tool Set and/or Bandai Kit (MatX Modified Plastic Pick)

Scale Model Tank Kits (Hummingbird's Pick)
G-System 1/60 Zaku Resin Kit (Matt Mrozek's Pick/People's Choice)


We may have additional sponsors and prizes as the preparation for the competition progresses and we continue to generate interest from all over, so watch out for it, only at The MAC Forums!

Saturday, October 8, 2011

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