Rules

There are NO Rules!

Actually, these are just guidelines.

NNL Buffalo Scale Model Show Rules

All patrons of the NNL Buffalo Scale Model Show, including attendees, volunteers, vendors and entrants are reminded that they are expected to follow all NNL Buffalo Scale Model Show rules and guidelines, as well as those of the hosting Facility.

Should any patron, attendee, volunteer, vendor or entrant engage in harassment, either verbal or physical, directed toward another patron or event staff member, they will be obliged to leave the premises. Any models they may have on display will be disqualified.  Any admission & entry fees will not be refunded.

The NNL Buffalo Scale Model Show is open to all registrants.

The total number of entries by a builder is limited to 10.

Best of Awards will be determined by People’s Choice and Builders Choice

Senior Entries will be age 17 and up and will have separate awards for Builders Choice and People’s Choice.  The junior entries will be a combined vote from Builders Choice and People’s Choice votes.  Awards will given in the following categories

  • Best Paint
  • Best Engine
  • Best Chassis
  • Best Interior
  • Best Automotive Diorama
  • Best Motor Cycle
  • Best Commercial
  • Best Primer Work in Progress

There will be 2 Theme awards and Best of Show. 

  • Best Theme “Rat Fink Ed Roth” Tribute to Ed Roth with Full Customs of Ed Roth or your own Design
  • Best Theme “Big Motors” Over Exaggerated Engine Size

Best of Show will be determined by total combined votes from all categories.

  • Best in Show

Vehicles will be separated into different classes for display purposes only, see the class sheet for details. 

Due to the finite amount of display space available, entries larger than 2 square feet or 18 inches on any side will only be permitted at the discretion of the show chairman.

In an effort to maximize display table space, contestants are required to limit the size of their reference material or documentation to a 5” X 7” (13 cm X 18 cm) format. Magazines and large ‘build books’ will be removed.

Classes, all Scales for Display Purposes Only

  1. Factory Stock
  2. Competition Open and Closed Wheel
  3. Competition Strait Line Drag
  4. Street Rods, Street Machines and Import Tuners
  5. Custom (Anything Goes) (Rat Fink)
  6. Pickups, Vans and SUV’s
  7. All Commercial Vehicles
  8. Motorcycles
  9. Automotive Dioramas
  10. Scratch Built & Major Conversions
  11. WIP, Work in Progress
  12. Juniors All Entries Age 16 and Younger

Show Schedule

  • 8:00 AM Classic Cruise Cars Line Up Front Lot
  • 9:00 AM Doors Open for Model Entries and Spectators
  • 10 AM Voting Begins
  • 12 Noon Entries Close
  • 1:30 pm Voting Closes
  • 1:30 – 2:00 pm Vote Talley
  • 2:15 pm Awards
  • 2:30 – 4:30 pm Entertainment and Social Gathering
  • 4:15 Model Displays to be Completely Out
  • 4:30 pm Show Closes
  • 4:45 pm Vendors to be Completely Out
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