Okay folks, there are just three days to go until the 'British are Coming' competition ends on SFM:uk ( http://www.scifimodels.org.uk )
Remember, all you have to do is send Alun some pics of your model ) with a bit of writeup etc and you could win some mega prizes. Your model does not necessarily have to have been built specially for the comp, but it does have to fit the British theme
I cannot understand why enyone would NOt enter!!
Come on gang, help support a British sci-fi modelling site and get goodies into the bargain. It doesn't mean we don't love this site anymore!!
Lets have a major comp!!
Small print below........
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All entries should be made by email to me at sfm.uk@ntlworld.com
Please copy the template below into your email, complete the details and attach your images to the message. Please send each entry separately.
Name:
Email address:
Postal Address:
Description of the model (ie. is it stock, scratchbuilt, aftermarket parts used etc):
Please decribe how this fulfills the remit of the competition:
If your entry is quite obscure please provide evidence that it fulfills the remit with a link to a website, a picture or other details.
Number of pictures attached (maximum of 5):
Any other information:
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Prizes
The following prizes have been extremely generously donated for the competition and SFM:uk is extremely grateful to these people.
From Gremlynz:
Bandai Evangelion EVA05 limited edition High Grade plastic injection kit
AMT space Officer Odo boxed kit
Ray Harryhausen Invasion of the Saucermen limited collector figure
Slipknot Corey bust
Slipknot Corey bust
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From David Trelfer of DT Sculptures
Moonboy Wall Plaque
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From Mike Dale:
The Art of Star Trek by Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens
Star Trek The Next Generation Make-Up FX Journal by Michael Westmore and Joe Nazzaro
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From J Grey (Renegade Models):
Bandai High Grade 1:100 scale Wing Gundam moibile suit model kit
Comet Miniature Orion Shuttle from 2001 miniature in white metal
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From Paul Mather:
Polar Lights Enterprise model kit
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From Alan Murray:
Revell Babylon 5 Station model kit
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From Chris Ford:
Please note that this is offered as a single package and may be included as a special prize to the entry of Chris's choosing
AMT Slave I model kit
AMT STAP Battle Droid model kit
Revell/Monogram Maquis Raider model kit
AMT Star Trek VI Enterprise-A model kit (NB: Shuttle parts not included).
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From SFM:uk:
Please note that these prizes are for the Editors Choice Winner/s
Revell Limited Edition Babylon 5 Starfury model kit
Nitto Gustav model kit
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The Small Print
The competition is open to everyone and you do not need to be a UK resident to enter.
Entry of any type of model (eg. figure, starship, vehicle, prop, etc) is allowed as long as it fall within the remit described above.
Any level of detail, kitbashing, scratchbuilding and presentation (eg dioramas) is permitted.
All entries must be submited by e-mail no later than 12:01am BST on Monday 30th August 2004.
Each entry must include your name, your postal address, a valid e-mail address and the details given in the entry form.
A description of the model should be included in the event of multiple classes being created, ie. is it stock, scratchbuilt, aftermarket parts used. In addition you may include further details of the history, background or otherwise of the subject.
A maximum of 5 pictures may be submitted with each entry. Pictures should not be digitally altered but should represent the model as photographed.
Pictures should be no more than 640 pixels wide or tall and at 72 ppi.
There is no limit to the number of entries each person can make.
There is no entry fee but we would obviously still be delighted if you wish to make a small contribution towards the cost of running the site. If you wish to make a contribution you can do this by PayPal or if you don't have a PayPal account please contact me for how to pay by cheque. Unfortunately I can not accept personal cheques which are not drawn on a UK bank account.
If the winner is overseas then they will need to make a contribution towards the postage costs which is equivalent to the difference between the actual cost and the cost of sending the prize within the UK. This must be made by PayPal.
If you choose an entry from a very obscure subject please provide some verification of the British connection.
Judging will be by a voting system which will be open once the closing date is reached.
Models which were not constructed specifically for the competition or have been displayed on this or other websites are eligible for entry. Please note that this is a rule change.
Depending on the number and type of entries received classes will be assigned nearer to the closing date.
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Judging
All entries will be posted onto the web within 7 days of the close of the competition. No entries will be posted ahead of this time.
The winners will be decided by popular vote based on the images and details submitted by the entrants, with voting open to all site visitors.
Each vote must be from a valid email address which will be verified once the vote has been cast.
You may change your vote at any time during the voting period but you can not vote again.
All votes must be cast before no later than 12:01am BST on Monday 20th September 2004.
A voting form will be posted once all entries have been received.
In addition to the popular vote winners there are other prizes which will be awarded based on the inidividuals totally subjective decision. These are from Chris Ford and the Editors Choice.
Should it be necessary separate classes will be created this will be done by SFM:uk with entrants informed of the classes which they have been allocated to prior to seeing other entries in that class. Once they have been posted onto the site it will not be possible to change the class.
Prizes will be sent at SFM:uk's cost to winners based within the UK. However, oveaseas winners are asked to note that they will need to make a contribution towards the postage costs which is equivalent to the difference between the actual cost and the cost of sending the prize within the UK.