NZAMRC Model Competition Entry Form

NZAMRC Model Competition Entry Form
Entries may be single or joint. If you wish to include any others as joint entrants, please add their names in the space provided after your own details

Reading the Guidelines for Entrants available from the nzamrc.org.nz website will prove helpful
First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City

Postal / Zip Code
Email
example@example.com
Phone*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Age (if under 18)
Name(s) of any joint entrants
For joint entries please enter the names of the other entrants here.
Entry description*
Eg, GWR Prairie 2-6-2T locomotive
Any special handling instructions?
Entry section*

ScratchbuiltKitset (no major modifications)Modified kitset or Modified R-T-RComputer assistedFinish Only
Prototype?*

NZUSAUKEuropeOther
Enter other prototype
Scale?*

1:160 US N1:148 UK N1:120 NZ1201:120 TT1:87 HO1:64 S1:48 US O1:43 UK O1:34 9 Mil1:20/1:22/1:24 GOther
Enter other scale
Entry category*

Locomotives, etc, with rodsOther locomotives, railcars, etcPassenger stock, baggage cars/guard's vans, etcFreight stock, cabooses/brake vans, etc, including loadsTrains: one+ power unit + minimum of two trailing vehiclesRail mounted plant and equipment (emphasis on rail mounted)Permanent way: Trackwork and associated equipmentSignals and associated lineside plant and equipmentRoad vehicles pertaining to railwaysBridges/viaducts/turntables, etc, (excl incidental scenery)Structures of all kinds other than bridges, (excl incidental scenery)Scenes: Composite models forming a scene or dioramaMicro scenes: Scenes up to 75mm x 75mm footprint
Briefly describe the main points about your entry. :*
Please mention any kitset(s) or R-T-R model(s) used.
Skill/Workmanship Factor
Skills I used:*

Mainly metal (any type)Mainly Plastic/resin (any type)Mainly wood (any form)Marked out and shaped parts using hand tools (knives/saws/files/abrasive paper etc.)Drilled and tapped holes and screwed parts togetherUsed drill and/or motor toolUsed lathe and/or milling machineMade patterns and moulds for own resin castingsMade patterns for lost wax/whitemetal castingsUsed 3D printed parts (mine or others')Used cast metal parts (brass, whitemetal, etc)Used etched metal partsUsed plastic partsPositioned and glued partsPositioned and soldered partsUsed static grass applicatorCarried out other scenic workOther
Kitset assembly skills:*

Cleaned up and dry fitted kit partsDrilled holesFashioned/fitted additional parts (handrails, etc)Made and used own jigsEmbossed rivetsPositioned and glued partsPositioned and soldered partsOther
Modified kitset or Modified R-T-R skills:*

Mainly metal (any type)Mainly plastic/resin (any type)Mainly wood (any form)Marked out and shaped new parts using hand tools (knives/saws/files/abrasive paper etc.)Cleaned up and dry fitted partsDrilled holesAssembled kitFashioned/fitted additional parts (handrails, etc)Made and used own jigsEmbossed rivetsPositioned and glued partsPositioned and soldered partsIncorporated parts from other kit(s) and/or model(s)Added detail parts (plastic or metal, own or others')Did scenic work
Describe all modifications and extra parts

0/700
Computer assisted skills*

2D CAD design3D CAD design3D CAD printing process3D CAD scanningLaser cutting workDigital cutter work (Cricut, etc)CNC programmingCNC machining
Other skills

Drilled and tapped holes and screwed parts togetherUsed drill and/or motor toolMade patterns and moulds for own resin castingsMade patterns for lost wax/whitemetal castingsUsed cast metal parts (brass, whitemetal, etc)Used etched metal partsPositioned and glued partsPositioned and soldered partsOther
Tell us what materials and processes you used for any scenic work

Used plaster/papier mache, etcUsed plant materialUsed scatter materialMade tree armaturesUsed commercial tree armaturesApplied static grassUsed real rock/coal, dirt, etcUsed water effectsHand laid track/turnouts etcUsed gluesUsed paintsUsed commercial track/turnouts, etc.Applied track ballast
Complexity/Difficulty Factor
You do not have to fill this in but it may assist the judges.
Thinking about the time and work involved: Imagine you are planning to do the same thing again. How many hours/days/weeks do you think you would need to allow? (Remember to take into account everything you did before. For example locating plans/taking photos/taking measurements etc).
Conformity Factor
Thinking about the subject you have modelled: What characteristics and details have you paid particular attention to?*

If size limit reached continue below:0/700
Additional Conformity notes

0/700
Finish Factor
What final effect were you aiming to achieve? Please describe in as much detail as you can.*
Have you considered including photo(s) showing the finish aimed for?
What finishing methods/materials did you use?*

Emery paper/cloth, etcFibreglass eraserAbrasive blastingEtch primeBrush paintAirbrush paintMasking tapeMasking fluidApply decalsElectroplatingChemical blackeningMatt coatingAirbrush weatheringWeathering washesDry brushingWeathering powdersSeal coatOther
Scratchbuilt Factor
Computer assisted*

Created my own CAD file from scratchAdapted my own previous CAD filesAdapted CAD files from another sourceAlso used manual methods
Give approximate file size
"Exempted materials and parts" includes:

• Basic materials such as, plastic, metal or wood sheet, bar, strip, tube, angle, and other similar materials and sections including rail.

• Wheels, couplers and hooks

• Drive train parts, including electric motors, gears and gearboxes, universal joints, chain and sprockets

• Points motors

• Metal or resin parts made by third party services from your own masters, patterns or computer assisted designs. Examples include lost wax castings, whitemetal castings, resin castings, 3D prints, 2D etched metal and laser cut parts, CNC machined parts, etc.

• And similar parts. In case of doubt contact petrosnz15@gmail.com
Based on the above:*

I used only exempted partsI used some parts made by others
Parts NOT my own work

Metal detail partsPlastic detail partsParts from a kitset2D etched metal parts3D printsMachined partsLaser cut partsTrack componentsSignalsRoad vehiclesCommercial scenic materialsOther
Please give brief details of other parts and quantities of any duplicates:
Only required if more than one item of same type
Runability Factor
Mechanism type

CommercialScratchbuilt
If DCC decoder equipped, enter decoder address:
Anything not already covered?
Enter any further information:
Accompanying information

Well prepared accompanying information helps the Conformity and Finish judges to help you.

Clear prototype plans and photos with a minimum of simple text are best, and generally no more than two A4 sides.

More pictures than words, set out clearly for judges to absorb quickly.

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Entries may be single or joint. If you wish to include any others as joint entrants, please add their names in the space provided after your own details

Skill/Workmanship Factor

Anything not already covered?

Accompanying information