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20 years of ZETA GUNDAM in-house contest (Dec, 2005)
INTRODUCTION
Mobile Suit Gundam III opened to great success in Japan in 1982, but the sequel series Zeta Gundam did not begin airing until March 1985. Set seven years after the original series in UC 0087, much has changed. The Federation, previously seen as the 'good guys' were now quite the opposite with the cruel elite Titans force. Originally created to destroy Zeon resistance following Operation Stardust, The Titans have oppressed spacenoids for years. Dissatisfied citizens of the Federation and Zeon join together to create the rebel group AEUG (Anti-Earth Union Group). Top members include Bright Noa and Char Aznable (under the pseudonym Quattro Bajeena). Although Amuro Ray plays a supporting role in this series, the true star is Kamille Bidan, a young pilot who hates the Titans. Because of its dark tone and epic storyline, Zeta Gundam is considered by many fans to be the best Gundam series created by Tomino. For the 20th anniversary of the series in 2005, Tomino returned to the Zeta Gundam storyline to create the compilation film trilogy Zeta Gundam: A New Translation.
Zeta Gundam was a bonafide hit when it began broadcasting in 1985. A follow-up was to be expected, and it came in the form of Gundam ZZ, which aired from 1986-87. Following the end of the Gryps War, Haman Karn and the Axis Zeon become the Neo Zeon and make their power play for control of the Earth Sphere. With Kamille Bidan comatose and Char Aznable missing, the AEUG has been severely weakened. Enter loudmouthed 14-year-old Judau Ashta and his friends from Side 1's Shangri-La colony. Although this series is a direct sequel to Zeta Gundam, its tone is very different. Where Zeta Gundam was a serious drama, Gundam ZZ in its first half focuses on goofball comedy designed to appeal to young children. Tomino's original plan for the series called for the return of Char, but the storyline was rewritten halfway through when he received the approval to make the Char's Counterattack film, which premiered in 1988. Because of the comic antics and rewrites, many fans consider this to be a poor show. It should be noted though that Tomino's rewrite significantly changes the tone of the show and brings it close to the quality of Zeta Gundam.
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RULES:
1. All Bandai Zeta Gundam model kit Series and scales/sizes (Advance of Zeta, Zeta Gundam, Gundam Sentinel - anything after 0083: Stardust and Before ZZ timeline) are eligible as entries.
2. Kits must be built following instructions in the box.
3. Detail-up parts are allowed (Kotobikiya, Wave, B-Club, etc) as long as the parts are faithful to the Zeta Timeline.
4. No Add-ons, weaponry, detail-ups, modifications that defeats the Zeta Timeline. (example, Zoids weapons and custom parts, weapons from other Gundam timeline and other parts and accessories “not suitable” or does not qualify for Zeta Gundam timeline like: God Finger, VSBR, Beam Shield, etc)
5. Custom Colors/Markings are allowed.
6. Diorama entries not allowed. However, stands/flight stands WITHOUT details are required, but not necessary.
7. One-person-one-entry rule.
8. Minimum of five (5) entries to open the contest.
CRITERIA FOR JUDGING:
1. Assembly Skills (absence of mold lines, flash, inappropriate gaps, proper parts alignment, completeness, absence of excess adhesive marks, proper modifications, parts detail-up) -- 30%
2. Painting (smooth paint texture, unless for obvious reasons, absence of overspray, brush streaks, complete paint coverage, color line separation from masking/brushing/spraying, overall color combination) – 30%
3. Detailing (includes parts and paint detailing like shading and paneling, weathering, functional parts, proper decal/marking positioning and usage) – 20%
4. Presentation (all entries are not required to have their kits paneled and/or shaded as long as the overall presentation is impressive, then a high score is given. At first glance, is the model impressive? Even to the audience? Impact varies from distance. The model may look good from a distance but turns out ugly at close-up) – 20%
PRIZES:
To Be Announced
DATE OF EVENT AND VENUE:
To Be Announced
If you have any questions/clarifications, feel free to ask. But please, do not ask stupid/unnecessary questions. I am expecting questions and queries on the rules and criteria for judging.
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