MAFVA Nationals judging is based on the open system. This means each and every model is
judged on its own merit, based on our established criteria for gold, silver, and bronze…judging is
not on a comparison with other models in the contest. There can be more than one of each type of
award per category.
For example, if there are three models of equal merit in a category and the judges agree that all
are gold material then all three models will be awarded golds. On the other hand if the judges feel
there are no gold-caliber models in a category then none will be awarded. That goes for silver and
bronze as well. There can be multiple awards or no awards given in a category depending on the
judges’ discretion.
The open system is fairer to modelers and minimises disappointment and disputes.
If you intend to enter the next competition please read the rules in advance. They can be downloaded here as a PDF document and opened in Adobe Acrobat or a similar program. This document also includes definitions of classes and helpful hints for competitors and judges.
If you wish to become a judge, steward or registration officer for the next contest please contact Natscomp.mafva@gmail.com.
John Paulding, Chief Adjudicator. MAFVA National’s Competition
Competition Classes
JUNIOR CLASSES (Juniors are those aged 16 or under on the day of the competition judging.)
Class 1 – Junior (any scale) Vehicle, artillery piece or diorama – MAFVA members only
Class 2 – Junior (any scale) Vehicle, artillery piece or diorama – All comers
Class 3 – Junior (any scale) Figure, bust or group of figures – All comers
SENIOR CLASSES
Small Scale
Class 4 – Tank/Tracked fighting vehicle. Small scale – 1:49 and smaller. Standard Kit – World War II and earlier (In service Aug.1945 or earlier) – MAFVA members only
Class 5 – Tank/Tracked fighting vehicle. Small scale – 1:49 and smaller. Standard Kit – Post World War II – MAFVA members only
Class 6 – Vehicles other than Tank/Tracked fighting vehicle. Small scale – 1:49 and smaller. Standard Kit – World War II and earlier (In service Aug.1945 or earlier) – MAFVA members only
Class 7 – Vehicles other than Tank/Tracked fighting vehicle. Small scale – 1:49 and smaller. Standard Kit – Post World War II – MAFVA members only
Class 8 – Any Military Vehicle. Small scale – 1:49 and smaller. Conversion or Scratch Built. – Any era – MAFVA members only
Class 9 – Small scale – 1:49 and smaller – Vignette – MAFVA members only
Class 10 – Small scale – 1:49 and smaller – Diorama small Scale – MAFVA members only
Large Scale
Class 11 – Tank/Tracked fighting vehicle. Large scale – 1:48 and larger Standard Kit – World War II and earlier (In service Aug.1945 or earlier) – MAFVA members only
Class 12 – Tank/Tracked fighting vehicle. Large scale – 1:48 and larger Standard Kit – Post World War II – MAFVA members only
Class 13 – Vehicles other than Tank/Tracked fighting vehicle. Large scale – 1:48 and larger. Standard Kit – World War II and earlier (In service Aug.1945 or earlier) – MAFVA members only
Class 14 – Vehicles other than Tank/Tracked fighting vehicle. Large scale – 1:48 and larger. Standard Kit – Post World War II – MAFVA members only
Class 15 – Large scale – 1:48 and larger Conversion or Scratch Built. – Any era – MAFVA members only
Class 16 – Large scale – 1:48 and larger – Vignette – MAFVA members only
Class 17 – Large scale – 1:48 and larger – Diorama – MAFVA members only
Artillery An artillery piece – including missiles – with or without towing vehicle or transporter. Tank turret static positions included in this class. Also includes self propelled guns and ‘tank hunters’ (e.g. Stug, JagTiger etc. and self propelled guns such as the M107). Self propelled guns with a capability of traversing the main armament through a full 360 degrees will be judged in the appropriate Tank/Tracked fighting vehicle class.
Class 18 – small scale – 1:49 and smaller – Artillery – MAFVA members only
Class 19 – large scale – 1:48 and larger – Artillery – MAFVA members only
Any Scale
Class 20 – any scale – Miscellaneous – Entries by MAFVA members not covered by other classes. Ie. Armoured trains. Air Cushion Vehicles, Aerosans, plus aircraft and boats. Also includes fantasy and non military vehicles. “Paper Panzers’ and similar non production ‘What ifs’ are included in this class.
Class 21 – any scale – Open Class – any scale – Open to all comers
Class 22 – any scale – Figure or group of figures – any scale – Open to all comers
The final decision of which class to place a model into lies with the modeler. There may be more than one option. (E.g. ‘Tank/tracked vehicle’ or ‘conversion’. ‘Single vehicle’ (on a base) or ‘Vignette’. It is left to the modeler to decide on how he/she wishes the model to be marked). You won’t be disqualified if your choice of class differs from the judges opinion*, but you will be judged according the criteria of the class the model has been placed in, which may or may not affect the total marks.
*except a non-MAFVA-member placing their model in a class other than Classes 2, 3, 21 or 22, which will be a disqualification.
