The SVSM Classic is Northern
California’s largest plastic model show
and is held in the Fremont Elks Lodge in Fremont, CA.
The theme for the 2024 SVSM Classic is
“Hit the Beach”
| Saturday, June 15 2024 Fremont Elks Lodge 38991 Farwell Dr Fremont, CA 94536 |
Schedule 9:00 a.m. – Doors Open 12:00 p.m. – Registration Closes 1:05 p.m. – Judges Meeting 1:15 p.m. – Judging Begins 3:30 p.m. – Awards |
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – NEED NOT BE AN IPMS MEMBER TO ENTER AND COMPETE!
The following categories are planned for the contest. If needed, some categories may be split. Entrants should neither plan for nor expect splits.
Adult Categories
| Category Number | Category Name | Scale |
|---|---|---|
| S1 | Single Engine Jet or Rocket Aircraft | 1/72 scale |
| S2 | Multi-Engine Jet Aircraft | 1/72 scale |
| S3 | Single-Engine Prop or Turbo-Prop Aircraft - Allied | 1/72 scale |
| S4 | Single-Engine Prop or Turbo-Prop Aircraft - Axis | 1/72 scale |
| S5 | Multi-Engine Prop or Turbo-Prop Aircraft | 1/72 scale |
| S6 | Single-Engine Jet or Rocket Aircraft | 1/48 scale |
| S7 | Multi-Engine Jet Aircraft | 1/48 scale |
| S8 | Single-Engine Prop or Turbo-Prop Aircraft - Naval Only | 1/48 scale |
| S9 | Single-Engine Prop or Turbo-Prop Aircraft - Allied | 1/48 scale |
| S10 | Single-Engine Prop or Turbo-Prop Aircraft - Axis/Neutrals | 1/48 scale |
| S11 | Multi-Engine Prop or Turbo-Prop Aircraft | 1/48 scale |
| S12 | Prop Aircraft | 1/32 and larger |
| S13 | Jet and Rocket Aircraft | 1/32 and larger |
| S14 | Rotary Wing Aircraft | all scales |
| S15 | Airliners | all scales |
| S16 | Civil, Sport, Racing and Airliner Aircraft | all scales |
| S17 | Biplanes/Fabric and Rigging | all scales |
| S18 | Jet, Prop and Rocket Aircraft | 1/144 and smaller |
| S19 | Military Vehicles - Softskin | 1/35 and larger |
| S20 | Armored Fighting Vehicles - Closed-Top - to 1945, all types | 1/35 and larger |
| S21 | Armored Fighting Vehicles - Shermans or Sherman Based Only | 1/35 scale |
| S22 | Armored Fighting Vehicles - Open-Top | 1/35 and larger |
| S23 | Armored Fighting Vehicles - Closed-Top - post 1945 | 1/35 and larger |
| S24 | Towed Artillery and Ancillary Vehicles | 1/35 and larger |
| S25 | Military Vehicles - all types | 1/48 scale |
| S26 | Military Vehicles - All types to 1945 | 1/49 and smaller |
| S27 | Military Vehicles - Modern (post 1945) all types | 1/49 and smaller |
| S28 | Ships | 1/400 and larger |
| S29 | Submarines | all scales |
| S30 | Ships | 1/401 and smaller |
| S31 | Automobiles - Stock | all scales |
| S32 | Automobiles - Custom - Post 1941 Body | all scales |
| S33 | Automobiles - Custom - Pre 1941 Body | all scales |
| S34 | Automobiles - Competition - Open-Wheel | all scales |
| S35 | Automobiles - Competition - Closed-Wheel - Domestic Only | all scales |
| S36 | Automobiles - Competition - Closed-Wheel - Foreign Only | all scales |
| S37 | Motorcycles - All types | all scales |
| S38 | Automotive, miscellaneous, All types | all scales |
| S39 | Space Vehicles - Fictional Science Fiction or Fantasy) - all types | all scales |
| S40 | Space Vehicles - Real and Missiles - all types | all scales |
| S41 | Figures - Historical - to 19th Century | all scales |
| S42 | Figures - Historical - from 20th Century On | all scales |
| S43 | Figures - Fantasy and Fiction | all scales |
| S44 | Hypothetical Vehicles - all types | all scales |
| S45 | Dioramas - all types | all scales |
| S46 | Miscellaneous - all types | all scales |
| S47 | Collections - all types | all scales |
| S48 | Unfinished Subjects - all types | all scales |
Junior and Sub-Junior Categories
| Category Number | Category Name | Scale |
|---|---|---|
| J1 | Aircraft | all scales |
| J2 | Military Vehicles and Ships | all scales |
| J3 | Automobiles | all scales |
| J4 | Dinosaurs and Figures | all scales |
| J5 | Miscellaneous | all scales |
| SJ1 | Aircraft | all scales |
| SJ2 | Military Vehicles and Ships | all scales |
| SJ3 | Automobiles | all scales |
| SJ4 | Miscellaneous | all scales |
See the contest flyer for the Special Awards
Vendors:
For pricing and availability contact contest director Chris Bucholtz, email bucholtzc@aol.com for pricing and reservations.
Valid CA sales tax permit required – visit California State Board of Equalization page for more info.
Contestant Admission Pricing:
Seniors – $12 for unlimited number of models
Juniors – $2 if less than five models, $5 if six or more
Youth -$1 if less than five models, $5 if six or more
Spectators – Free
Free Parking – plentifully available on site.