Meet Lok Otto Wong the 2024 Modeler of the Year
Since 1979, The Japanese military science fiction media franchise Gundam has grown in popularity so much that the last five years has seen mecha continue to flourish in both Asia and across the world. It was only fitting that we choose the genre for our fifth annual modeling skills competition. Having reviewed an amazing number of quality submissions, we are proud to announce Lok Otto Wong of Hong Kong as our annual Micro-Mark Model Challenge winner! Lok's kit bashed HG Assault Zaku II was expertly crafted from components of at least three different kits he extensively modified and 3D pieces he printed himself. Finally, Lok expertly painted, decaled and clear coated his creation. The results are impressive.
We were also very impressed with the submissions of Bruce McKinney of Tigard, OR and Elliot Gray of Seattle, WA, and chose their builds as runner-up winners. Congratulations to all the contestants.
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Modeler Of The Year 2024
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Meet Lok Otto Wong the 2024 Modeler of the Year
Since 1979, The Japanese military science fiction media franchise Gundam has grown in popularity so much that the last five years has seen mecha continue to flourish in both Asia and across the world. It was only fitting that we choose the genre for our fifth annual modeling skills competition. Having reviewed an amazing number of quality submissions, we are proud to announce Lok Otto Wong of Hong Kong as our annual Micro-Mark Model Challenge winner! Lok's kit bashed HG Assault Zaku II was expertly crafted from components of at least three different kits he extensively modified and 3D pieces he printed himself. Finally, Lok expertly painted, decaled and clear coated his creation. The results are impressive.
We were also very impressed with the submissions of Bruce McKinney of Tigard, OR and Elliot Gray of Seattle, WA, and chose their builds as runner-up winners. Congratulations to all the contestants.
For our 6th annual Micro-Mark Model Challenge, display your painting prowess on any model build!
Official Contest Information
Dates: Submissions can begin immediately, and must be received by September 30, 2024, by 11:59 PM ET.
Who Can Enter: Individuals, groups and clubs can enter the contest; however, only one prize will be awarded.
How to Enter: Using the email link provided below, all contestants must submit his/her name, complete mailing address (no P.O. boxes, please), daytime phone number and email address along with photographic images and a short video of the model(s) to be entered in the contest. Entries must include at least four good-quality images of each model, showing all sides. You may provide additional images showing specific details as well. Entries must also include a short live-action video clip of the model showing all sides. Feel free to provide a brief description of the build explaining any special features, details, etc. included in the model. You may enter as many models as you wish, but submit each model as a separate entry.
Judging: Micro-Mark's expert modelers will be judging the contest. Judging criteria includes, but is not limited to, construction techniques, craftsmanship, creativity, application of paint and overall attention to detail. Images and video submitted must be well-lit, sharply focused and, when possible, placed on a neutral background to qualify.
Announcement of Winner: The name of the contest winner and the winning model will be announced in the 4th quarter of 2024.
No Purchase Necessary to Enter this Contest
Purchase does not enhance chance of winning. This contest is void where prohibited. Individuals and groups are eligible to enter the contest. No employee or relative of an employee of Scientific Models, Inc. or Micro-Mark is eligible to win. By entering, the contestant agrees to allow Scientific Models and Micro-Mark to use the name of the winner and images of the winning model.
The winner might be subject to US taxes and will receive a 1099 tax form. The odds of winning depend on the number and quality of submissions received.
The winner may be asked to deliver the actual contest-winning model to Micro-Mark for photography, or to otherwise make the model available for professional photography should it be deemed necessary to do so. The model will be returned to the winner.
A physical address is required for a submission to be valid. No P.O. boxes, please.
Additional rules and conditions may apply.