Hawaii: Pacific Basin Model Car EXPO! August 10, 2003

[Honoturtle]

That’s right, we have a model show coming up, and I want all Hawaii AF members to enter!

Description:

The Hawaiian Island Model Car Club, in association with Model Cars Magazine, is proud to announce the Pacific Basin Model Car Expo on August 10, 2003. The model car contest will have 19 classes to enter models in. The all-day Expo will features demonstrations, “Make It-Take It” model car building sessions for the kids, a model car swap meet, and special guest(s) from the mainland. There will also be a 1:24 scale slot car track set up. The Expo will be held at the Neal S. Blaisdell center in the Pikake Room in Honolulu on the island of Oahu. There is no admission charge, but there is a $5 entry fee to enter the models in the show (junior modelers are free).
The Expo will be open from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Entries will be accepted from 10:00 until noon. Judging will begin at 1:00 p.m. The awards and winners will be announced at 5:00 p.m.
If you have any questions regarding the show or if you would like swap meet vendor information, call Gregg at 808.554.8159, fax 808.942.1799, or visit the web site at http://www.himcc.org

Categories:

1. CURBSIDE/SLAMMER
In this class, the models will be judged from a distance of three feet away. Details such as photo etched and small painted parts are discouraged. Curbside models with exposed engines that are detailed, wired, and plumed WILL be bumped into a detailed class. This class is limited to 1/25, 1/24, and 1/20 scale models only.
1. Curbside Adults-ages 16 and over.
2. Curbside Junior-ages 15 and under.

2. DETAILED
In this division, judges will handle and completely inspect each model. Attention will be given to all aspects of model building, such as paint, neatness, fit and finish, realism, etc.

3. STOCK/REPLICA
This class is for the builder that wishes to build a vehicle, as it would be available from a dealer. This would include dealer options and add-ons that a dealer offered. Some builders like to build replicas of original vehicles that may or may not have come out in a kit. AN example would be the Monkee Mobile, pace cars, a friend’s car, or a vehicle you saw driving on the road. Documentation, i.e.: pictures of the real vehicle will greatly assist in verifying the replica and stock classes. This class is limited to 1/25, 1/24, and 1/20 scale models only.

4. STREET ROD
Any street driven car, 1949 or older, that would be considered street legal. This class is limited to 1/25, 1/24, and 1/20 scale models only.

5. STRRET MACHINE
Any street driven car, 1950 or newer. This could vary from a rusted out VW Bus to a radical street legal Pro Stock Mustang. Just keep in mind that the model should represent a vehicle that would be able to run on the street legally. Final determination will be discretion of the judges. This class is limited to 1/25, 1/24, and 1/20 scale models only.

6. CUSTOMS
Any model that has had extensive bodywork or other modifications that changes that model’s overall appearance from the original kit or vehicle. Examples of this would be cars that have been chopped, channeled, and/or sectioned; phantom body styles; or “Lead Sleds.” This class is limited to 1/25, 1/24, and 1/20 scale models only.

7. IMPORTS
Any street driven car that was manufactured by a non-U.S. company and “imported” into the U.S. Examples are Honda, Toyota, Acura, Lexus, Nissan, etc. Domestic cars that are considered sub-compact may be entered in this. This class is limited to 1/25, 1/24, and 1/20 scale models only.

8. LOWRIDER
Any lowrider style vehicle may be entered in this class. This is open to domestic as wells as Import lowriders. This class is limited to 1/25, 1/24, and 1/20 scale models only.

9. COMPETITION
Any form of competition vehicle. This includes, but is no limited to, drag racing, circle track, rally, exhibition, on and off road, etc. In most cases, these vehicles would not be legal for street use. This class is limited to 1/25, 1/24, and 1/20 scale models only.

10. COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
These include any vehicle used commercially. This includes, but is not limited to, flatbed trucks, big rigs, tow trucks, delivery vehicles, backhoes, police cars, taxis, etc. This class is limited to 1/25, 1/24, and 1/20 scale models only.

11. BOX STOCK
Open to any model built box stock. You can use any type of paint you want to. You cannot change or add any part(s) that is/are not in the original kit that you started from. You can add or replicate chrome using Bare-Metal Foil or other such chrome or aluminum foil. You can re-chrome the kit parts using a chroming company. Aftermarket decals are allowed for the body, interior, or any other parts if the model. You cannot use paint or decals to add details to the model that were not there, such as firewall wiring, interior door handles, connectors, etc. You cannot change or modify any of the kit parts unless it is called out for in the instructions. The original kit instructions ( or a photocopy) must be displayed with the model. Any model without such kit instructions will not be allowed in the Box Stock class. If you have any questions, please call before entering to discuss your concerns. This class is limited to 1/25, 1/24, and 1/20 scale models only.

12. SUV/PICK UP/4X4
This class is limited to 1/25, 1/24, and 1/20 scale models only.

13. SMALL SCALE
This class includes any car or truck model in 1/32 scale or smaller (not 1/64 scale).

14. MODIFIED HOT WHEELS
This class will include modified Hot Wheels, Johnny Lightning, HO, etc. style if nideks, 1/64 scale or smaller.

15. LARGE SCALE
This class includes any car or truck model from 1/18 to 1/8 scale.

16. DIORAMA
Dioramas can be in any scale and any size. Covered displays ARE allowed in this class.

17. MOTORCYCLE
Any motorcycle in any scale, 1/6 scake ir smaller.

18. JUNIOR MODELER
(Ages 15 and under) Any model built by a junior modeler fifteen years old or younger, This would be a model that is built only by the junior modeler.

19. SPECIALTY CLASS
The cars of Gran Turismo. Any make, model, or type of car that runs in any of the Sony Playstation Gran Turismo games. This class us limited to 1/25-1/24 scale models only.

GENERAL CONTEST RULES

1. This contest is open to any and all who wish to compete in a judged model car contest. Club projects or vehicles displaying the work of more than one modeler are not eligible. Contestants are encouraged to supply additional documentation whenever possible to assist judges in evaluation models.
2. All models will remain on display fir the duration of the show. Models will be open to the public to view. Show sponsors will not be responsible for any damage or loss of any model.
3. Judging is not open to the public. Models must be assembled well enough to be handled during judging.
4. Enclosed display cases will not be allowed with the exception of dioramas.
5. Body parts and panels such as doors, hoods, or trunk can be placed next to the vehicle on display.
6. Awards will be given to the top three models in each division.
7. The judges reserve the right to add, modify, or close a division based on the number of entries in that division. Models may be placed in a different division at the judges’ discretion.
NOTE! This is an all out model contest. Build any car you want-foreign or domestic. The model that you build may be able to be placed in several categories. You will be able to plave the model in only one of those categories.

PRIOR CONTEST WINNERS:
Prior Best Of Show or First Place winners of previous Hobby Company and/or any other contests in Hawaii ARE eligible for this.

PLASTIC-DIECAST/PREPAINTED/PREASSEMBLED:
These vehicles are accepted as long as the modeler shows that modifications and changes have been made to the vehicle. For example: Modified Hot Wheels or diecasts that have been taken apart, re-painted, and/or modified.

ENTRY & SHOW DETAILS

Models must be entered from 10:00 a.m. till 12:00 p.m. in the Pikake Room, Neal S. Blaisdell Center, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu, HI 96814. There will be a $5.00 entry fee per person. Junior entries have no entry fee.

Hawaiian Island Model Car Club will not be responsible for any model left after the close of the show.

Swap Meet tables are available for $20.00 per table and they must be reserved and paid for by July 31, 2003. If you have any questions or need further information regarding the show or the swap meed, contact Gregg at: 554.8159; fax 942.1799; [email protected]; or [ur]http://www.himcc.org.[/url]

Now that I have finished typing all of that, I want the Hawaii AF members to come down and showoff your work, I plan to be there, but not sure what I’ll enter yet, and if you have any pics of what you plan to enter, you can share them here.

Thanks for Reading……..

[Jay!]

Someone remind me to Sticky this in mid-july.

[Honoturtle]

Originally posted by jay@af
Someone remind me to Sticky this in mid-july.

Mid-July is coming up Jay.......

[hon808os]

cool i think i'll enter

[ex-r]

Me too.

[flyonthewall]

Sound like a good one, especially if Model Cars Mag is involved - lots of publicity

Originally posted by jay@af
Someone remind me to Sticky this in mid-july.

Lets do it now!

[jshiigi808]

ahhh damn i want to enter to but i live on the wrong island.

[zerrocool]

Originally posted by jshiigi808
ahhh damn i want to enter to but i live on the wrong island.

yeah man that sucks, i live on the wrong continent

[IwannaDRift]

^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^
hahahahahahahha

[bah humbug]

Originally posted by jshiigi808
ahhh damn i want to enter to but i live on the wrong island.

Can't you take like a cruise or small flight?

OR is it just not worth the price?

[jshiigi808]

no more money to buy tickets. hilo is so boring.

[Honoturtle]

Originally posted by jshiigi808
no more money to buy tickets. hilo is so boring.

How much does a plane ticket to Honolulu cost, on average? I haven't really traveled to another island, except to Maui in the 6th grade.

[IwannaDRift]

Its about a $80 bucks each way, or you could ask someone to "sponser" you, hehe, and yeah, my cuz said Hilo sucks....

[jshiigi808]

yep it does suck.

[Honoturtle]

Damn, I was supposed to enter the 1969 Camaro drag car! But not sure if the paint will cooperate. I bought some paint at Wal-Mart, and it seems to be able to "peel" off, exactly what was happening to my brothers 350Z, but he used the spray can type.

Just a warning, DO NOT use Plasti-Cote paints, stick with Testors, or Tamiya and anything else that has worked with your models. Although it may be just the type of weather we got here, it was quite humid about a day before I painted the car.