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The Model Contest consists of two sections:
The Regular, Judged Contest and the Appearance Contest.
The Appearance Contest is further sub-divided into the Prototype and Freelance sections.
Regular/Judged Contest
Models entered in the Regular contest are evaluated by a panel of judges
using NMRA rules and point scoring guidelines. Models in this category
scoring greater then 87 points out of 125 are also eligible to receive an
Achievement Program Merit Award. Entrants in the Regular contest must
complete the following forms for each model entered:
- NFR Judged Contest Entry Form (39K PDF)
- Model Contest Judges' Score Sheet (10K PDF)
Appearance Contest
Models entered in the Prototype and Freelance Appearance Contest are voted
on by all registered convention participants using the popular choice method.
Each registrant will receive an Appearance Contest ballot in their
registration kit. Entrants in the Appearance Contest must complete the
following form for each model entered:
- NFR Appearance Contest Entry Form (39K PDF)
Arts & Crafts
The Arts and Crafts Contest is open to anyone who is registered at an NFR Convention.
- NFR Arts & Crafts Rules (16K PDF)
- NFR Arts & Crafts Entry Form (31K PDF)
- NFR Arts & Crafts Score Sheet (17K PDF)
Rules, Eligibility and Awards
- Photo Contest Rules (8K PDF)
- Photo Entry Form (8K PDF)
- Model Contest Rules, Eligibility & Awards (14K PDF)
