TigerCon 2026

MODEL CATEGORIES

Juniors Age 16 and Under, All Scales -- JUNIOR MODELERS : Class 101
Any model in any scale built by someone who is 16 years of age or younger. If there are enough entrants, this class will be split into '101-A' and '101-B'.
Sponsored by: CMSM

Aircraft, Smaller than 1/72nd -- AIRCRAFT: Class 201
All aircraft of any type in a scale smaller than 1/72nd.
Sponsored by:  CMSM

Prop Aircraft, 1/72 Scale -- AIRCRAFT: Class 202
All 1/72nd scale aircraft driven by one or more propellers.
Sponsored by: CMSM

Jet Aircraft, 1/72nd Scale -- AIRCRAFT : Class 203
All 1/72nd scale aircraft driven by one or more jet engines.
Sponsored by: CMSM

Prop Aircraft, 1/48th Scale -- AIRCRAFT : Class 204
All 1/48th scale aircraft driven by one or more propellers.
Sponsored by: CMSM

Jet Aircraft, 1/48th Scale -- AIRCRAFT : Class 205
All 1/48th scale aircraft driven by one or more jet engines.
Sponsored by: CMSM

Aircraft, Larger than 1/48th Scale -- AIRCRAFT : Class 206
All aircraft of any type in a scale larger than 1/48th.
Sponsored by: CMSM

Miscellaneous Aircraft, All Scales -- AIRCRAFT : Class 207
Includes helicopters, rockets, gliders, and sailplanes. This is for aircraft-oriented kits which do not fit in another aircraft category.
Sponsored by: CMSM

Aircraft Basic Kit Build, All Scales -- AIRCRAFT : Class 208
The model was built using only the parts and decals that came in the original box. You can paint it and weather it, but you can't scratch-build additional parts, kit-bash, nor use after-market detail sets. Rigging, when not provided in the kit, may be added if it is called out in the instructions. ** The kit's instructions will be required. **  (Previously "Out of the Box")
Sponsored by: CMSM

Armor Smaller than 1/35 Scale -- MILITARY : Class 301
All armored fighting vehicles from any era in a scale smaller than 1/35th.
Sponsored by: CMSM

Allied Armor 1945 and Earlier, 1/35 Scale -- MILITARY : Class 302
British, Russian, American, French, Chinese, and other Allied Nation's armored fighting vehicles.
Sponsored by: CMSM

Axis Armor 1945 and Earlier, 1/35 Scale -- MILITARY : Class 303
German, Japanese, Italian, Finnish, Hungarian, and other Axis Nation's armored fighting vehicles.
Sponsored by:  CMSM

Armor 1946 to Present, 1/35 Scale -- MILITARY : Class 304
All armored fighting vehicles from 1946 to present in 1/35th scale.
Sponsored by : CMSM

Jeeps, Halftracks, Soft Skins, All Scales -- MILITARY : Class 305
Includes military staff cars and other (typically wheeled) soft-skin vehicles.
Sponsored by :  CMSM

Artillery, All Scales -- MILITARY : Class 306
Any artillery piece from any era in any scale.
Sponsored by:  CMSM

Miscellaneous Military, All Scales -- MILITARY : Class 307
Military models which do not fit in another category. Examples include: German Goliath, M561 Gama Goat, Military Fork Lift, Marine Bulldozer (Pacific Theatre), non-armored bridge layer truck, Egyptian SA-2 Missile Transporter, Panzerschreck model replica.
Sponsored by :   CMSM

Military Basic Kit Build, All Scales -- MILITARY : Class 308
The model was built using only the parts and decals that came in the original box. You can paint it and weather it, but you can't scratch-build additional parts, kit-bash, nor use after-market detail sets. Rigging, when not provided in the kit, may be added if it is called out in the instructions.  ** The kit's instructions will be required. ** (Previously "Out of the Box")
Sponsored by :  CMSM

Domestic Automotive, Smaller than 1/20 Scale -- AUTOMOTIVE : Class 401
You could buy it straight off the dealership showroom floor. Includes trucks.
Sponsored by:  CMSM

Foreign Automotive, Smaller than 1/20 Scale -- AUTOMOTIVE : Class 402
You'd have to buy it from the foreign dealership showroom floor. Includes trucks.
Sponsored by:   CMSM

Racing Automotive, Smaller than 1/20 Scale -- AUTOMOTIVE : Class 403
Professional racing cars, dragsters, or any other vehicle built or modified for professional racing.
Sponsored by:   CMSM

Custom Automotive, Smaller than 1/20 Scale -- AUTOMOTIVE : Class 404
Tricked-out, modified, customized, custom-built autos; You cannot buy this from the showroom floor, and it is not a professional racing car.
Sponsored by:   CMSM

Automotive, 1/20 Scale and Larger -- AUTOMOTIVE : Class 405
Any vehicle model 1/20th scale or larger. Includes 1/16th, 1/12th,  and 1/6th scale.
Sponsored by:   CMSM

Commercial Trucks, Rescue, Service Vehicles, All Scales -- AUTOMOTIVE : Class 406
Examples include: Fire trucks, Ambulances, 18-Wheelers, Tow Trucks and Street Sweepers. You're little Dodge Ram goes in "Domestic Automotive" and that Toyota 4x4 goes in "Foreign Automotive"... not here where they'll get run over by the big rigs!
Sponsored by:   CMSM

Motorcycles, All Scales -- AUTOMOTIVE : Class 407
All motorcycles in any scale, from any era. Includes Tricycles and side-car equipped cycles.
Sponsored by:   CMSM

Miscellaneous Automotive, All Scales -- AUTOMOTIVE : Class 408
It's an automotive kit, but it doesn't fit in any other automotive category. Examples include: the "Visible Car Engine".
Sponsored by:   CMSM

Automotive Basic Kit Build, All Scales -- AUTOMOTIVE : Class 409
The model was built using only the parts and decals that came in the original box. You can paint it and weather it, but you can't scratch-build additional parts, kit-bash, nor use after-market detail sets. Rigging, when not provided in the kit, may be added if it is called out in the instructions.  ** The kit's instructions will be required. ** (Previously "Out of the Box")
Sponsored by:   CMSM

Figures, Historical, 54mm and Smaller -- FIGURES : Class 501
Includes statuettes, vignettes, animals, and busts of 54mm and smaller of a historical subject. Sorry, no "mature-content" as we do not have a separate restricted display area. Head Judge has final say in the event of questions.
Sponsored by:   CMSM

Figures, Historical, 55mm and Larger -- FIGURES : Class 502
Includes statuettes, vignettes, animals, and busts of 55mm and larger of a historical subject. Sorry, no "mature-content" as we do not have a separate restricted display area. Head Judge has final say in the event of questions.
Sponsored by: CMSM

Figures, Science Fiction -- FIGURES : Class 503
Includes statuettes, vignettes, animals, and busts of a science fiction subject. Sorry, no "mature-content" as we do not have a separate restricted display area. Head Judge has final say in the event of questions.
Sponsored by:  CMSM

Figures, Fantasy -- FIGURES : Class 504
Includes statuettes, vignettes, animals, and busts of a fantasy subject. Sorry, no "mature-content" as we do not have a separate restricted display area. Head Judge has final say in the event of questions.
Sponsored by: CMSM

Sailing Ships, All Scales -- NAUTICAL : Class 601
Ships-of-the-line from the Great Age of Sailing, and any other vessal which primarily uses wind and sail to move.
Sponsored by: CMSM

Ships 1/350th and Larger -- NAUTICAL : Class 602
Any ship of 1/350th scale and larger from any era (which are not sailing ships).
Sponsored by:  CMSM

Ships Smaller than 1/350th -- NAUTICAL : Class 603
Any ship smaller than 1/350th scale from any era (which are not sailing ships).
Sponsored by: CMSM

Real Space, All Scales -- OUTER SPACE : Class 701
Any real outer space capable vehicle or object, in any scale.
Sponsored by: CMSM

Science Fiction, All Scales -- OUTER SPACE : Class 702
Any science fiction object, ship, or vehicle, in any scale (which are not Gundam).
Sponsored by: CMSM

GUNDAM, Mecha, Mech, All Types --  OUTER SPACE:  Class 703
Any Gundam, Mecha, GunPLA, or Mech model in any size.
Sponsored by:  CMSM

Dioramas All Themes, All Scales -- DIORAMAS : Class 801
Displays depicting an event or a moment in time. They typically tell a story, in their own way. This class includes judging the base, display case (if any), and overall presentation of the item as a whole.
Sponsored by: CMSM

Scratch-Built, All Types, All Scales -- SCRATCH-BUILT : Class 901
You built the whole thing from the ground up with parts and pieces you either made or assembled yourself.
Sponsored by:  CMSM

Miscellaneous, All Types, All Scales -- MISCELLANEOUS : Class 902
This is for any model that does not fit in any other category. It is not an "alternative" to entering a model in a more appropriate category. Examples include: the Revell Big Boy Locomotive, a Stage Coach, an Electric Trolley Car, or "Lyfe-Lyke" Model Plants.
Sponsored by:  CMSM
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