Regina Scale Model Expo 2024

September 28, 2024

Saskatchewan Science Centre

2903 Powerhouse Drive (West Entrance)

Regina, SK
Contest Registration: Saturday September 28, 2024 10:00 - 12:00 hours
Model Judging: Saturday September 28, 2024 immediately following registration, approx. 1:00pm
Awards Presentation: Saturday September 28, 2024 immediately following judging, approx. 4:30pm
Public Viewing (Free): Saturday September 28, 2024 noon - 6:00pm hours

Below are the informational documents relevant to the contest

 View Contest Categories ===> here <===

 View Contest Rules ===> here <===

Special and Commemorative Awards and 
their criteria can be found at the end of this page.

 For those wishing to sign up sponsors, the
 Sponsors' Brochure is available ==> here <===


Below are the forms that need to be filled out to enter models into the contest

 Download or print Contestant Registration Form ===>here <===
 (Only one form needed per contestant)


(the form is in .pdf format: you can use Adobe Acrobat Reader "Fill & Sign" option
to edit the form if desired before printing or saving it)

 for help with the form you can view
a sample of a completed form ===> here <=== 

 Download Model Entry Form ===> here <===
 (One form needed per model entry)


(the form is in .pdf format: you can use Adobe Acrobat Reader "Fill & Sign" option
to edit the form if desired before printing or saving it)

 for help with the form you can view
a sample of a completed form ===> here <=== 

Please note that judges may pick up entries during the contest.
If you don't want your entry picked up, or if it is not attached to a base, you should note
this on the entry form. Care will be exercised by the judges while picking up and placing entries.

Awards and sponsors for Expo 2024

Crystal Awards

 Award  Sponsor  Winner 
 Best in Show To be updated following the contest 
 Modellers' Choice
www.westrans.com
559 McDonald St.
Regina, SK S4N 4X1
1-800-667-7211  (306) 721-7211		 To be updated following the contest 
 People's Choice
www.bathfitter.com		 To be updated following the contest 
 Best Canadian (Civilian or Military) Subject * (see special note below) 
(Celebrating 60 years of IPMS Canada)
IPMS Canada		 To be updated following the contest 
 Rule Britannia * (see special note below) 
(Best British Subject, celebrating 61 years of IPMS/UK, the founders of IPMS worldwide)		 To be updated following the contest 


Plaque Awards

 Best Junior
(Will Yee Memorial Award) 		 To be updated following the contest 


Best of Awards

 Award  Sponsor  Winner 
 Best WW I Aircraft
(Marlon Schultz Memorial Award)		 To be updated following the contest 
 Best WW2 Aircraft

111 Albert St.
Regina, SK
(306) 775-0450
rc-hobbies.com/saskatchewan/		 To be updated following the contest 
 Best Post-WW2 Aircraft To be updated following the contest 
 Best Civilian Aircraft
IPMS Canada		 To be updated following the contest 
 Best Armour To be updated following the contest 
 Best Softskin

111 Albert St.
Regina, SK
(306) 775-0450
rc-hobbies.com/saskatchewan/		 To be updated following the contest 
 Best Artillery (Towed / Emplaced)
IPMS Canada		 To be updated following the contest 
 Best Competition Auto (Open or Closed Wheel)
 www.reginaautomotivewarehouse.ca 		 To be updated following the contest 
 Best Custom Auto
(Ed Kereluk Memorial Award)

(306) 721-6855
240 Hodsman Rd.
Regina, SK S4N 5X4
www.eliteautobody.ca		 To be updated following the contest 
 Best Hot Rod

(306) 721-6855
240 Hodsman Rd.
Regina, SK S4N 5X4
www.eliteautobody.ca		 To be updated following the contest 
 Best Street Auto (Foreign or Domestic) / Muscle Car (1960-1975) 
 www.reginaautomotivewarehouse.ca 		 To be updated following the contest 
 Best Truck To be updated following the contest 
 Best Scratchbuilt / Conversion* (see special note below)  To be updated following the contest 
 Best Weathering / Damage To be updated following the contest 
 Best Space / Sci-Fi To be updated following the contest 
 Best Diorama / Vignette To be updated following the contest
 Best of the Rest To be updated following the contest


 * = modeller needs to enter their contestant number and the model's entry number on the appropriate sign up sheet to be considered for the award. The sign up forms will be printed & available at registration time for the contest.


Best Canadian Subject Criteria
(Celebrating 60 years of IPMS Canada)
  • The entry must be identifiably and distinctly Canadian in its markings and function or usage.
  • Canadian Armed Forces, Royal Canadian Air Force, Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army, and Canadian Coast Guard subjects would obviously qualify.
  • Additional examples of Canadian content would be:
    • An RCMP police car.
    • An Airbus A320 in Air Canada markings.
    • A figure of Canadian fighter pilot Buzz Beurling.
    • A model of the schooner Bluenose.
    • A Canadian Churchill tank at Dieppe.
  • Examples that would NOT qualify:
    • A plain-painted vehicle sporting provincial plates.
    • A Space Shuttle with the Canadarm.
    • A Ram tank used by the Dutch Army.
    • A Belgian CF-100.
    • A Canadian-built Royal Navy Corvette.
Best Scratchbuilt or Conversion Criteria

CRITERIA: Any entry either by itself, as the main focus in a diorama, or as a collection (Rules Section 2.5) that can be considered a scratchbuilt or conversion (Rules Section 2.4 below).

Event Rules for Best Scratchbuilt or Conversion:

Rule 2.4 SCRATCHBUILT models may incorporate parts from other kits, but those should generally be unrelated to their original identity, except for minor parts such as wheels, guns, etc. CONVERSION models must contain significant structural changes to the basic kit involving extensive changes in contour and configuration. As a rule of thumb, use of commercially available conversion parts; (for example, aircraft noses, resin cast turrets, or resin cast car bodies) does not call for the level of effort needed to qualify for the conversion award.

Rule Britannia! Criteria
(Best British Subject, celebrating 61 years of IPMS/UK, the founders of IPMS worldwide)
  • The entry must be identifiably and distinctly British in its design, manufacture and markings.
  • Royal Armed Forces subjects (Royal Army, Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Royal Air Force, etc.), past or present, would obviously qualify, subject to the above criterion.
  • Models of readily identifiable British television or movie show vehicles, (e.g. Thunderbirds, Thomas the Tank Engine, etc.) or British fictional personalities (e.g. James Bond, Wallace & Gromit). This will not include enemies or villains (e.g. a Dalek from Dr. Who).
  • British designed and manufactured civilian vehicles such as cars, truck, trains, aircraft, ships etc.
  • Additional examples of British eligibility would be:
    • A figure of any famous personality; Royalty/Politics etc. e.g. Queen Elizabeth, Winston Churchill, etc.
    • British designed and manufactured artillery, which usually carry no markings (e.g. 25 pdr.).
    • A figure of a soldier in British uniform and displaying appropriate insignia.
  • Examples that would NOT qualify:
    • An American automobile sporting UK plates.
    • A British Centurion tank used by the Australian Army or a Spitfire in USAAF service.
    • A Sherman tank with British unit markings.
    • A WWI battle scene featuring a Union Jack flag carried by a soldier.
    • A bulldog.
    • A generic figure sporting a kilt, bowler hat or sporting a Union Jack tattoo.