Any model streetcar/interurban/rapid transit car/tramcar in any scale may be entered into the Model Contest provided that it is the ORIGINAL work of the contestant. Please limit your entry to ONE model.

• (1.) Owner agrees to fill out registration form completely and accurately so the judges may evaluate the car properly against other models.

• (2.) Scratch builders are encouraged to provide one or more prototype photos in the scratch built or kit bashed category. This documentation helps judges verify any unique features of the original which are duplicated on the model.

• (3.) The contest opens at 10:00 AM. Owner agrees to leave model on competition table until after the judges have made their decision and prizes have been awarded, i.e., until 3:00 P.M.

• (4.) Models will be judged by accomplished and recognized model makers known locally and nationally.

• (5.) Each category must have at least three entries for there to be a contest, and or if there are less than the minimum number of entries in any category those entries must score at least 250 points to qualify for a prize.

• (6.) Judges decisions are final.

• (7.) Prizes consist of an award for BEST MODEL, and in the opinion of the judges, Honorable Mention may be given to other commendable models.

All attendees of the Mass Transit Modelers Convention & Trolley Meets may cast their vote for the BEST of SHOW using the ballots provided. Only one vote per person please.

• Scratch Built Model - built by owner from plans, photos, etc., from any materials to produce prototype or freelance car. Only commercial items to be trucks, poles and piece parts to finish.

• Kit Model - built by owner from commercial kit as designed, with trucks, poles, etc., from same or other manufacturer(s) to finish.

• Modified Kit - built by owner from commercial kit modified to a specific prototype or built up from parts of a commercial kit to produce a specific car type.
  • Commercial models including brass, epoxy or urethane unpainted bodies super-detailed, with trucks, poles, etc.,finished and painted by the owner shall fall into this category.

Prizes will be awarded after they have been judged between 1:00 AND 2:00 PM. Prizes will be placed beside the models ON THE TABLE.

The NYCMTA Contest Rules are presented here at their request. The NYCMTA has no affiliation, past or present to the Q-Car Company, Inc. or any of it's employees.

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