Awards & Trophies
Modeler of the Year
The Modeler of the Year trophy is awarded to the member who has accrued the highest point score from all of the models they entered for assessment in the year. Models are assessed at regular monthly meeting. 2018 – Tony Martin 2017 – Len Bowen 2016 – Matt Lyons 2015 – Tony Allocca 2014 – … Continue reading Modeler of the Year
The Clubman
The Clubman of the Year (originally instigated as the “John Collette” Trophy) was inaugurated in 1997-98 as a perpetual trophy to be presented at the AGM to the member who has done something special for the club that would otherwise go unrecognised. While the committee decides who will be awarded the Clubman, we always appreciate … Continue reading The Clubman
Exhibitor of the Year
The Exhibitor of the Year is awarded to the society member who has contributed the most models for assessment in the year. It recognises the considerable effort our members go to to complete projects and share them with us all to enjoy! 2018 – Tony Martin 2017 – Ross Carlyon 2016 – Ross Carlyon 2015 … Continue reading Exhibitor of the Year
Best Senior Model / Best of Show
The Best Senior Model or Best of Show trophy is presented to the best model at ScaleACT. The Best of Show is typically selected from the ranks of Category winners by the Chief Judge and an invited ( celebrity 🙂 guest judge… of late we have been pleased to welcome Frank Morgan of Model Art … Continue reading Best Senior Model / Best of Show
Best Junior Model
Presented for the best model entered by an ACTSMS Junior member at ScaleACT. 2019: Joseph P – TIE Advanced X1 2018: Joseph P – General Grievous 2017: Oscar Dash – “The Great Escape” 2016: Jesse Judson – Panzer IV 2015: Juniors – General. Victor-James Piscicelli – Star Wars AT-ST scout 2015: Juniors – Cars. Taylum Chamberlain – Opel … Continue reading Best Junior Model
Best Paint Scheme
Proposed by ACTSMS stalwart Mr Mike Stynes; awarded for the best paint scheme of a model at ScaleACT. The Best Paint Scheme can be awarded to any model entered at ScaleACT and does not need to be a category winner. Winners 2019: David Hay – Lord Byron 2018: Dennis Singh – Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa … Continue reading Best Paint Scheme
The Kittyhawk Cup
The Kittyhawk Cup is a special ScaleACT judging category where all entrants build the same aircraft kit. Initially, the rules were strictly ‘Out of the Box’ but since 2006 have been expanded to include the use of after-market decals and paint-schemes. 2019: Min Hwang. Eduard 1/48 MiG-21. 2018: Ben Frohling. Academy 1/72 Apache. 2017: Stuart Coleman. … Continue reading The Kittyhawk Cup
The Sentinel Shield
The Sentinel Shield is a special ScaleACT judging category where all entrants must build a specified AFV model. 2019: Peter Davis – Tamiya Tiger 1 (Sturmtiger) 2018: Peter Davis – Tamiya 1/48 Type 10 2017: Clayton Ockerby. Matilda Mk. IV 2016: Peter Davis. Tamiya 1/48 Daimler Dingo. 2015: Chris Leeman. Tamiya 1/48 SdKfz 232. 2014: Peter Davis. Airfix 1/48 BAE Warrior. 2013: Shane … Continue reading The Sentinel Shield
The Maritime Medal
The Maritime Medal is a special ScaleACT judging category where all entrants must build a particular 1/72 ship model to “Out of the Box” rules. 2014: Not awarded 2013: Not awarded. 2012: Dragon 1/700 USS Laffey. Jerry Cashman 2011: AFV Club 1/700 U-Boat. Peter Mitchell 2010: Tamiya 1/700 HMAS Vampire. Rod Martin.
The Ross Anderson Memorial
The Ross Anderson Memorial (or Members Choice) trophy is awarded to the model that was selected by ACTSMS members attending the Annual Competition as their choice of the best society model at the annual competition. Who was Ross Anderson? Ross Anderson passed away in January 1994 due to a fairly rare heart / lung condition. … Continue reading The Ross Anderson Memorial
The Grail
The Grail is a ScaleACT competition category which encourages participation in some of the less well subscribed model categories. The subject of the Grail changes from year to year. Keep your eye on the ScaleACT pages to get an early notification of what subject The Grail will take each year! 2019: “At the movies”. Ben … Continue reading The Grail
Special Awards
In addition to the awards which have perpetual trophies, several others are awarded at ScaleACT. Many of these are special subject awards which are sponsored and attract a prize of some form. Peoples Choice 2019: Min Hwang & Ben Winter-Giles – In the Dark 2018: Andrew Evans – F111 A8-111 2017: Edward Clark – F4U … Continue reading Special Awards
Quiz Champions
The Quiz Champions Cup is presented to the team or individual with the highest point score at the end of the annual quiz night. 2007 – X-Factor 2006 – Numbers of the Beast 2005 – Team Crusader 2004 – All the Presidents Men 2003 – Team Naughtics 2002 – Team Spitfire 2001 – Team Smokin … Continue reading Quiz Champions
Chief Judges Award
In a blatant attempt to encourage members to submit more work for assessments, the Committee has instigated the Chief Judge’s Award! The only criteria for selection is that the Chief Judge and one nominated Committee member think a particular model is deserving… that’s it… any one, any model can be eligible… so get your finished … Continue reading Chief Judges Award
Members Choice ‘The Best of the Best’
Each monthly meeting members are asked to vote on their favourite model submitted by their fellow modellers. At the Annual General Meeting the models which won the monthly voting from the previous 12 months are collected together and the members pick their favourite from the winners – a ‘Best of the Best’… 2018 – Steve … Continue reading Members Choice ‘The Best of the Best’
