About the Event... Have FUN and show off your best work.We are teaming up with the International Plastic Modelers Society of Sonoma County to offer a judged model contest.See hundreds of cool modelsCompete in a Gundam Speed Build contestShop vendor tablesParticipate in rafflesModel Show Schedule:Free Public Admission: 10:00am - 5:00pmVendor Sales: 10:00am - 5:00pmModel Registration: 10:00am - 12:30pmJudges Meeting: 12:30pm - 1:00pmSpeed Build Challenge: 1:00pm - 2:00pm (Subject to be determined)Raffle Drawing: 2:00pmJudging: 1:00pm - 3:00pmAwards Presentation: 3:30pm - 4:30pmSpeed Build Challenge:All participants start with the same model to work with.You have a 1 hour maximum time to complete your model. After 1 hour models are judged on completeness and quality of the final build. The competition is based on time from opening the package and snipping parts, to fully assembled model, so choose what you spend the most time on wisely!The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners receive prizes. Speed Build Challenge Entry fee is $5. Contestants must bring their own X-acto knife, Sprue cutter, and markers if they wish to use them.Contest Entry Fees:Youth (1 to 12): FREE ENTRYJunior (13 to 16): FREE ENTRYAdult (17 and over): $5 entry fee + $1 per modelGundam Speed Build Challenge: $5Contest entry closes at 12:30 pmRules and Judging:This is a plastic scale model contest open to the public. Pre-finished, pre-assembled, flying or RC models are generally not eligible. A strict definition of "plastic" can be found in the IPMS USA Competition Handbook (see below). However, some flexibility exists in cases such as scratchbuilt scale models, operating scale models and cast metal figures. If you have questions about eligibility, please contact us ahead of time. Judging will be in accordance with IPMS USA rules and criteria. These criteria place the emphasis on scale fidelity and workmanship. Additional information may be found on the IPMS USA website and in the official Competition Handbook. Previous year's Hobby Expo contest winning models receiving a First, Second, Third or special award and models built by Region 9 IPMS members that exceed the "One Year of Competition" rule are not eligible to compete. The contest will not be judged "no sweeps" Decisions by the Head Judge in all matters are final What if I don't want to enter the contest? Then bring your models anyway! We encourage everyone to bring something, whether it is a past National winner, just a neat model you enjoyed building or a work in progress. The goal is to have FUN and we all love to look at models. We'll have plenty of room for you to show off your creations and there is no fee for display models.If you have something that is unusually large, please contact us in advance. All models must be checked in at our registration table, including display only models. Event Information Event Date: October 27, 2018 - 10:00am to 5:00pm CDT Location Name: FundemoniumEvent Address: 579 Rohnert Park Expy W Rohnert Park, CA 94928 United States Region Number: Region 9 - Far WestEvent Host: IPMS Sonoma CountyHosting IPMS/USA Chapter(s): IPMS/Santa Rosa Contact Information Contest Chairperson's Name: Chris ZanellaPhone: 7076952335E-mail: themrcz@hotmail.com DLC Info Only visible by the DLC.