We encourage all folks interested in the NMRA’s achievement program to bring models and photos to the NMRA Model Contest. Merit awards, place awards, and manufacturer-sponsored awards will be presented to participants. Model evaluators and contest staff will be available throughout the week to assist modelers in building better models, from construction to detailing, painting, weathering, and prototype conformance.
In addition to your models, you’ll need a couple of forms to accompany each item. One form is for modeler entry information (Form 901) and the second, for model/photo description and evaluation (Form 902). Both forms are available on the NMRA website (www.nmra.org/education), along with information of how your models/photos will be evaluated.
Much of that information will be reiterated at the convention during a Tuesday afternoon clinic. All those participating in the NMRA model contest, from those entering models/photos to those evaluating them, are encouraged to attend this presentation and discussion. Check the Agenda for the clinic time and place.
Contest staff will also be available throughout the week to assist those participating in the achievement program and interested only in Merit Award evaluation and documentation completion for their models/photos.
NMRA Contest Schedule
Activities within the NMRA Model Contest room (St. Clair conference room) will be conducted during the following timeframes. The only exception is The NRMA Model Contest Clinic, which will be conducted in one of the clinic rooms, per details defined in the convention timetable.
- Monday, July 14
- 1pm to 6pm – St. Clair conference room – Model and photo entry.
- Tuesday, July 15
- 9am to 11:30am – St. Clair conference room – Model and photo entry. All contest entries must be received by 11:30am.
- 1pm to 2pm – Model evaluation clinic (check the Agenda for the clinic location).
- 2pm to 6pm – St. Clair conference room – Contest model evaluation.
- Wednesday, July 16
- 9am to Noon – St. Clair conference room – Model viewing, score sheet review, and Meet the Model Builder (contest participants discussing their modeling techniques with interested attendees).
- 1pm to 4pm – St. Clair conference room – NMRA Magazine model photographs (room closed to attendees).
- 4pm to 7pm – St. Clair conference room – Model and photo retrieval. All contest room entries must be picked up by 7pm.
- Thursday, July 17
- 10am to 11am – St. Clair conference room – Awards presentation.