Competitions

At each meeting we  hold informal competitions, decided by the votes of all the members  attending. The object is to have models on view for discussion and  admiration.

There are always two competitions: a Theme and an Open competition. The theme is usually quite broad or vague and published well in advance. If  challenged about his entry a member must be able to find a reason for  his model fitting the theme. In these theme competitions you will find  aircraft pitted against tanks or figures against ships.

Points are awarded; 3 for a first, 2 for a second and 1 for a third. Ties  count equally. The league table winner earns a shield. Clearly a regular competitor is more likely to win than the occasional entrant.

In addition we have six special competitions for which there are trophies  to be won. The idea is to provide a platform for specialist areas of  interest among the members. For these two judges are appointed by the  Chairman and Competition Organiser from among the members who have not  entered.

These are:

Champion of Champions- All models earning 3 points in the Theme and Open competitions are eligible to enter.

Cooper Trophy- In memory of one of our founder members this trophy is for aircraft,  alternating between airliners and British aircraft with British engines  up to 1945; two of Brian’s favourite subjects

Marechal Foch Bust- Given to us by our friends at Beauvais this trophy is for the figure modellers.

Cambrai Trophy- This trophy is competed for in November and is for the armour modellers.

Aqua, Astra, Auto- This trophy is for other subjects such as ships, space and sci-fi and vehicles.

Prix Wavre- This trophy was given to us by Les Mordus du Kit (Kit Addicts) from  Wavre.  It is for models in colourful paint schemes in line with the  nature of the trophy which is a little garish!

The Arnaud Ippersiel Trophy- Another gift from our friends at Wavre. This is in memory of a Wavre  member who was held in great esteem by his friends.  It is for Fighter  aircraft that served during the Second World War (no Luftwaffe ‘46) in  line with Arnaud’s interests.