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2008-2009
Department 24
MECHANICAL PROJECTS
RULES:
1.
All
State of
Wisconsin and Jefferson County Fair rules apply. Both sets of
rules are located in the front of this book. In addition the
following rules will also be enforced.
2.
Open to
members enrolled in the specific project areas as listed or
members of youth groups doing similar work.
3.
All
poster sizes are to be 14"x22" using poster board.
4.
No
Advertising in displays.
Class A - Tractor
Lot #
1.
Mounted
exhibit of used engine parts, labeled, with written explanation
of the cause of wear or damage.
2.
Display
board showing different kinds of nuts, bolts, screws, rivets and
other fasteners used on farm machinery, properly labeled.
3.
Tractor
safety display (poster, scrapbook, photos, etc.)
4.
Any
other display related to tractors or tractor safety.
Premiums: Class A (face to face) $2.50-2.25-2.00-1.50
Class B - Automotive
Lot #
1.
Exhibit
showing blind driveways or obstructed intersections. Use model
buildings, cars, trees, etc.
2.
Exhibit
with information on car costs; such as gasoline consumption,
tire service records, seasonal service, etc.
3.
Exhibit
of 4 worn out or damaged auto parts with an explanation of cause
of wear or damage.
4.
Any
other display pertaining to the automotive project.
Premiums: Class B (face to face) $2.50-2.25-2.00-1.50
Class C - Bicycle
All youth in Bicycle - Mechanical Science and in Adventures 5
Bicycling will show together. Entry should be made here.
Lot #
1.
Poster
or display identifying the parts of a bicycle
2.
Display
on the care and maintenance of a bicycle
3.
Display
on safe bicycle operation
4.
A study
project on the types of bicycles, past and present
5.
Develop
a plan for a bike trip (one day or over night) with supply list,
map and all things necessary for survival
6.
Develop
a plan for an obstacle course or Bike Rodeo, with supply list,
diagrams, rules and scoring procedure
7.
Any
other display pertaining to the bicycle or bicycle safety
Premiums: Class C (face to face) $2.00-1.75-1.50-1.25
Class D - Aerospace
RULES:
1.
An exhibitor enrolled in one aerospace
unit may enter projects in any aerospace unit.
2.
No
exhibit shall be entered in more than one lot number.
3.
Commercial built models are not eligible for entry. Models must
be built by the exhibitor using kits, plans or self design.
4.
Non-flying scale models should be entered in Class E - Scale
Models.
5.
Airplanes may have been flown but must be clean and in good
repair for judging and exhibit at the fair.
6.
NO LIVE
ROCKET ENGINES will be allowed in the model rocketry displays.
7.
Rockets
with a one-piece plastic fin assembly are not eligible for
entry.
Premiums: Class D (Face to Face) $2.00-1.75-1.50-1.25
Unit 1 - Model Airplanes
Lot #
1.
Flying
model airplane for display Balsa or Balsa & foam construction
2.
Flying
model airplane for display Balsa stick and tissue construction
3.
Radio
control or Control line airplane for display
Unit 2 - Model Rocketry
4.
Flying
model rocket built from a kit
5.
Flying
model rocket of self-design.
6.
Rocket
launch pad. (Self design pad and wiring)
7.
Any other exhibit pertaining to model rocketry
Unit 3 - Flying
8.
Poster
or display illustrating the principles of flight
9.
Poster
or display identifying the major structural parts of an airplane
10.
Any other exhibit pertaining to model rocketry
Class E - Scale Models
RULES:
1.
No more
than 3 entries per exhibitor. Only one entry per
lot number
2.
The
largest scale to be used is 1/12 scale. (1" equals 1')
3.
First
yr. modelers can build a Snap-Tite kit, but must follow rule 4.
4.
All
models must be completely painted.
5.
Each
exhibit must be accompanied by a 3x5 card with the following
information: 1) Difficulties in building the model, 2)
Manufacturer of kit (box name, kit number, etc.) 3) Type of
paint used and how applied, 4) Finishing procedures after built
(decals, sealers, etc.), 5) Any help in building the kit.
DEFINITIONS:
KIT - taking 1 or more models and combining them
into one scale model. Model MUST be painted.
CUSTOM BUILT - starting with a kit or a model and
completely changing or modifying its appearance.
SCRATCH BUILT
- buying or making individual parts and building a scale model.
Lot #
Tanks, trucks, cannons, personnel vehicles
1.
Military
Item - Built from a kit
2.
Military
Item - Custom Built
3.
Military
Item - Scratch Built
Ships, submarines, boats
4.
Aquatic
Item - Built from a kit
5.
Aquatic
Item - Custom Built
6.
Aquatic
Item - Scratch Built
Planes, spacecraft, helicopter
7.
Air
Craft Item - Built from a kit
8.
Air
Craft Item - Custom Built
9.
Air
Craft Item - Scratch Built
Semis, trucks, cars, motorcycles
10.
Highway Transportation - Built from a kit
11.
Highway Transportation - Custom Built
12.
Highway Transportation - Scratch Built
Engines, railroad cars, railroad equipment
13.
Railroad Item - Built from a kit
14.
Railroad Item - Custom Built
15.
Railroad Item - Scratch Built
Tractors, farm equipment
16.
Agricultural Item - Built from a kit
17.
Agricultural Item - Custom Built
18.
Agricultural Item - Scratch Built
Home, Barn, etc.
19.
Building Item - Built from a kit
20.
Building Item - Custom Built
21.
Building Item - Scratch Built
Premiums: Class E (face to face) $2.50-2.25-2.00-1.75
Class F – Lego/Knex
Rules:
No building instructions allowed. Must be own creation.
Lot #
1.
Lego Creation – minimum 100 pieces & max size 12” x 12”
2.
Knex Creation – minimum 75 pieces & max size 18” x 18”
Premiums: Class F (face to face) $2.50-2.25-2.00-1.75
Class G - Small
Engines
Unit 1 - Operation and Maintenance
Lot #
1 Panel exhibit of small engine parts with
identification of parts
2 Poster illustrating steps in a small engine service
job
3 Poster showing correct steps in preparing a small
engine for off-season storage.
4 Small engine safety poster
Premiums: Class G - Unit I (face to face) $2.00-1.75-1.50-1.25
Unit 2 - Power and Design
5 Panel exhibit showing diagram of ignition, fuel or
lubrication systems (actual parts may be shown)
6 Panel showing worn or faulty engine parts with a
statement as to cause and prevention
7 Poster showing events in a four-cycle engine with a
brief explanation
8 Small engine safety poster
Unit 3 - Two Cycle Engines
9 Poster showing events in a two-cycle engine with a
brief explanation
10 Panel exhibit of carburetor parts with explanation of
function of parts, float or diaphragm type
11 Poster listing preventative maintenance measures
recommended for two-cycle engines
12 Safety poster on chain saw use, outboard motors, or
motorcycle, ATV or snowmobile.
Premiums: Class G - Units 2 & 3 (face to face)
$2.50-2.25-2.00-1.75
Class H Diorama
DIORAMAS
RULES:
1.
Limited
to not larger than 3’ by 3’
2.
Dioramas
to be judged on construction and props.
3.
Exhibitor to bring model of proper scale, but model will not be
part of judging - model cannot be entered in two lot numbers.
4.
Must be
secured down with either wire or glued down, and must be already
together before coming to fair.
LOT#
1.
Diorama
Premiums: Class H (face to face) $3.50-3.25-3.00-2.75
Last Updated
03/11/2008
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