• The entries must be a fantasy/scifi model kit.
  • Limit to one entry per person.
  • The model must be made by the one entering the kit into the contest.
  • The model must be in dimensions no larger than 15in x 15in x 15in
  • Contestants who join Middle TN Gunpla Contest acknowledge the rules and regulations of the contest.
  • Use of copied or counterfeit products are prohibited
  • Contestant’s work, descriptions and other details which are against any rule or regulation from this contest will not be accepted.
  • JABEcon, MidTNGunpla, or Hobbytown USA reserve the right to disqualify the entry of a model that is or may be considered the following:
            Contrary to morality or public order.
            Containing slanderous expressions toward certain persons or groups.
            Maliciously copied work.
            Third-party's copyright infringements.*
            Inappropriate work which is not consistent with the purpose of this                        competition. 
            Any work that harmful to the contestants, entries, or establishment.
 *JABEcon , MidTNGunpla, or Hobbytown USA may prohibit the entry of a works which encroaches or may encroach upon any third party's rights, intellectual property rights such as copyright and any other rights. (i.e.: No company logos, trademarks, or product lettering, etc. may be used unless prior permission has been obtained from the rights-holder).*
  • If a Contestant is found to have broken any of the rules or regulations, the organizers reserve the right to disqualify them even if the winner has been announced and prizes rewarded. If the prizes were awarded to the now disqualified contestant, the organizers may retrieve the prizes for redistribution.
  • Contestants are allowed to use past work that took part in (a) previous contest(s). 
  • Class entry distinctions will be initially made by the participant, but the organizers reserve the right to move any entry to another class that has yet to announce a winner or award prizes. The exception being that once an entry has won in one class it may not enter another class.
  • Prizes will be awarded to the winner in each class only if there is at least one eligible contestant in that class. Any unawarded prizes will be redistributed to remaining eligible contestants. The organizers reserve the right to change the number or size of the prize packs.
  • Contestants of this event are still subject to the general rules for JABEcon attendees found on http://www.jabecon.com/about.html
 
All kits are eligible for both the Beginner and the Advance Class; distinctions of the classes are due to the customization of the model kit.
 
Beginner Class customization includes: Basic assembly, decals & stickers, minimal/no painting, panel lining and top coating. 
 
Advance Class customization includes: Advance uses of any listed beginner level techniques plus full painting, kit bashing, scratch building, weathering/damage, and panel line scribing.

The Speed Build Contest

The Speed Build Contest will be a limited entry event held during the Middle TN Gunpla Contest.

  • Model Kits and a limited amount of basic tools will be provided to the contestants to build within a prescribed period of time.
  • The contestants for this event will be monitored.
  • Each entry for this contest will be judged with speed being the primary focus but will also look at other elements such as accuracy and aesthetics.
  • Those who have never built a Model kit are discouraged from entering due to the competitive and timed nature of this contest.
  • JABEcon, MidTNGunpla, and Hobbytown USA reserve the right to cease this contest for lack of interest, eligible participants, materials, or any other reason not expressly mentioned.
  • The rules from the main Middle TN Gunpla Contest still apply to this contest if applicable.

Custom Gundam Color Schemes Challenge

This challenge is an open coloring challenge that will have contestants color in one of many Gundam coloring sheets to make a custom color scheme.

  • This challenge is open to those who have never made a model kit.
  • A limited amount of basic tools will be provided.
  • Only one entry per contestant may be entered.
  • Challenge while supplies last
  • JABEcon, MidTNGunpla, and Hobbytown USA reserve the right to cease this contest for lack of interest, eligible participants, materials, or any other reason not expressly mentioned.
  • Each entry for this contest will be judged with aesthetics being the primary focus but will also look at other elements such as creativity and craftsmanship.
  • The rules from the main Middle TN Gunpla Contest still apply to this contest if applicable.