Back March 2013 Pinoy Gundam opened their registration for their first Gunpla Building Competition and it consists of 2 different categories, the Straight and Modification/Scratch Build Categories. Over 50 members of the Community joined the contest. April 2013 was the commencement of the Building Competition and last Saturday on their 5th Anniversary Meetup (June 22, 2013) the judging was made.
Registration: March 23 - April 7, 2013
Competition Start: April 8 - June 21, 2013
Venue: Oyster Boy Green Hills Shopping Center
Address: GH G-Strip, Green Hills, San Juan, Philippines
Date: June 22, 2013
Judges:
Vanz Najoseki Hilario
Roelf Arthur Gavino
Jubei Yagyu
Anthony Bersola
Mechanics
A. Straight Build
- Entry Kit should be assembled out of the box
- Custom Paint is allowed
- Scribing is not allowed (do not add panel lines)
- Custom decals are not allowed (only use what's in the Kit)
- Small props are allowed (such as Pilot figure or some Flag Ensignia)
- Diorama is not Allowed
- Any entries who did not follow the straight build rules will be transferred to Modification Build Category.
- Entry that includes diorama is automatically disqualified
B. Modification/Scratch
Build
- Entry Kit can be modified in any theme as long as 60-70% of Zaku/Zaku element is recognizable.
- Custom color and weapon are allowed
- Use of Action Base is allowed only when the Kit needs a support to stand
- Weathering is allowed
- Custom decals are allowed
- Diorama not allowed