Time for more insight into our philosophy surrounding Exhibitions and the Evaluation of models. Part 2 generated some interesting discussion and suggestions. Hopefully you’ll find Part 3 equally engaging. Let us know what you think in the comments below or on our Facebook page.
Principle 5
Deserving creations are rewarded. Evaluation against a standard (discussed in the last update) allows us to reward any submission that meets or exceeds that standard. Modellers taking part in a juried exhibition are not competing against other modellers: they are competing against a standard and will be rewarded appropriately if that standard is met.
Principle 6
Celebration, not elimination. Evaluation will focus on the positive aspects of a model, giving the creator the benefit of the doubt where necessary. While any model that isn’t perfect will have flaws, evaluation criteria will focus on what is done well. For example, word pictures describing the evaluation of the paint finish on a model might say, “Most of the finish is smooth,” instead of “Some of the finish is rough.” It may seem like a small nuance in language, but it reflects our core belief in providing the most positive and rewarding experience possible. Judges will identify what the Modeller did well and what could be improved using text (or maybe even audio) feedback notes, but the language used will always be positive and encouraging.
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