Categories

Levels

JuniorFor the younger generation of model makers (Under 18).

NoviceFor the modeler that is new to modelling. There is no age restriction.

StandardFor modelers that have acquired skills and abilities in modelling but have not yet achieved the advanced level to be promoted to Master.

Master - For modelers who possess advanced modelling skills and whose previous creations have won awards in international competitions or achieved top awards in Standard Level.

Open - For both standard and master levels.

Categories

Any scale when scale is not specified.

The Junior Showcase
Junior modellers (Under 18) can display their work in this section. All modelling genres permitted.

The Novice Showcase

For the beginners (no age restriction) in the hobby. Modellers can  display their work in this section. All modelling genres permitted.

 

OPEN, STANDARD or MASTERS according to selection

 

Historical Figures   STANDARD/MASTER

Military and historical figures from any era.

Mounted, Busts and Flats are included in this section.

 

Fantasy Figures   STANDARD/MASTER

Any fantastical/mythological creature or humanoid, including dragons/monsters etc.

Mounted, Busts and Flats are included in this section.

 

Small Scale Fantasy Figures   STANDARD/MASTER

Any fantastical creature or humanoid, including dragons/monsters etc.. Singles, Mounted or Armies/Units are included in this section.

Any painted Wargame army or unit are considered as a collective group.

 

Military Vehicles 1/48 and smaller  (1/48, 1/72 scales etc.)   STANDARD/MASTER

All types of armoured fighting vehicles, artillery, rockets - tracked, wheeled, or horse drawn from any era.

Models can be presented with groundwork, including figures and accessories and considered part of the display.

 

Military Vehicles 1/35 and larger (1/35, 1/16 scales etc.)  STANDARD/MASTER

All types of armoured fighting vehicles, artillery, rockets - tracked, wheeled, or horse drawn from any era.

Models can be presented with groundwork, including figures and accessories and considered part of the display.

 

Aircraft  - 1/72 and smaller  STANDARD/MASTER

All types of aircraft and helicopters from any era, military and civilian

Models can be displayed with groundwork, including figures and accessories.

 

Aircraft  - 1/48 STANDARD/MASTER

All types of aircraft and helicopters from any era, military and civilian

Models can be displayed with groundwork, including figures and accessories.

 

Aircraft  -  over 1/48 and larger (1/32, 1/24 scales etc.)   STANDARD/MASTER

All types of aircraft and helicopters from any era, military and civilian

Models can be displayed with groundwork, including figures and accessories.

 

Civilian Vehicles   STANDARD/MASTER

All types of automobiles, also tractors, trucks, heavy industrial engines, motorbikes, cars, racing cars

Models can be displayed with groundwork, including figures, and accessories.                                                                    

 

Marine   STANDARD/MASTER

All types of marine vessels including military and civilian.

Models can be displayed full hull or as waterline in context.

 

Sci-Fi, Movie & Comic   OPEN

This section includes Space Crafts, Robots, Steam Punk, Post-Apocalyptic, etc

Also including characters from motion pictures, cartoons, comics and garage kits/statues.

Gundam and Toon-models are also included in this section

 

Diorama   STANDARD/MASTER

Vignettes, Dioramas and Box Dioramas.

Though any style of dioramas is considered those with a narrative/story telling feature will add value to the interpretation. Not restricted to military and historical subjects only.

 

Panorama   OPEN

Scenic models, Habitat/Nature and Architectural models.

This category is for those models set in a scenic environment but not necessarily having a narrative.

This category can include still live displays, single models in a scene, animals, interior or exterior buildings, urban settings like railways and battlefields etc..

Not restricted to military and historical subjects only. Scale will remain an important factor.

 

Artisan   OPEN

Any scale model or sculpture created using plastic, putty, wood, metal,

or 3D designed and printed. Unpainted models are accepted.

 

Exhibition Models   OPEN

For all modellers who do not wish to compete but still would like to showcase their work. No category restriction.

Good luck but above all, happy modelling.
- IPMS Malta
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