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6.9.5.3 Proof of Colour and Markings Scale Realism:
This category is an assessment of the model as a whole. It
This may be in the form of colour charts, original paint assess if the model is representative of the photos
samples, colour photographs (which may be the same provided, i.e. is it a pristine museum aircraft or a
photos supplied for outline), or colour illustrations weathered and worn out agricultural aircraft . This has
published in books, magazines or on kit boxes. Published quite a high K Factor so you should carefully select your
descriptions are also acceptable when accompanied by photos.
examples of similar colours used on other aircraft types.
Originality of the Model:
Authenticated colour chips will not be a requirement for This is noted elsewhere but the judges will base their
proof of colour. markings on the following guide:
Competitor built (own construction from a plan or a
Read the above very carefully as it will give you a very traditional kit)……..….….................................10 marks
good guide to your requirements. There is a plethora of Pre-built airframe and wings, covered and painted by the
colour charts out there (Tamiya, Humbrol to name a competitor….…...............................................6 - 8 marks
couple) that you can use as your colour reference/proof of Fully moulded composite model painted by the
colour. competitor…………………..............................4 - 6 marks
A RT F model with markings modified by the
These are very subjective and your marks will in some competitor…………….……….........................0 - 4 marks
ways be decided on the colour scheme you have selected ‘Out of the box’ or purchased model with no added work
(stating the obvious) but if you have a minimum number of ……………………….......................................0 marks
basic colours, lets say red , white and blue with white the
predominate colour, then it may not score as well as a As noted earlier, this is potentially worth 12% of your score
model as a multi coloured camouflaged or intricate so it will have an effect. The reality is, you should not
scheme. The reverse of this may be a WW1 biplane with expect to score well with an ARTF modified or worse,
little or no colour on it except the markings. While it might unmodified.
be accurate, the lack of colour could hinder it score.
This is a short precis of the F4H Static requirement. It is
Fortunately, these complexity scores have low K Factors important that you supply the judges the best information
so are unlikely to have much of an impact on your final and place it in an order so that it can be assessed logically
score. by the judges.

If you need any help in assembling your documentation, I
am more than happy to help you.

MFNZ Email Chat Group MFNZ Affiliated Club List

The MFNZ Clubs list is now a web based map.
Each club's primary flying site has a marker. Click on
this marker and it will present the contact details

pilot-chat@mfnz.org of the club.

The map is on the MFNZ website
www.mfnz.org/members-pilots/clubs/club-locations/

MAPSMAPS
MAPS

Or simply use your smart phone camera on this QR code to
access the map. ( note that if you’ve got an older phone you
may need to download a QR code reader to make this work)
If you wish to be involved with the chat group, Using the Maps application on the phone, it will even give
email the MFNZ administrator you directions to get to the clubs flying site!
admin@mfnz.org
If your club needs to update the details available on the
and we’ll add you to the group map, email me at admin@mfnz.org and it will be a simple
process to update the map.

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