The 2026-2027 AMA Control Line Scale Rules have been published.
https://www.modelaircraft.org/sites/default/files/events/rule-books/2026/Control_Line_Scale_2026-2027.pdf

Per the revision log, the only change involves the static scoring of Fun Scale.

As I read, the new deal is 0 or 10 points. All or nothing.  Anything that is at all "scale" with documentation gets the full 10, otherwise, nothing.

Correct Paul - the revision states:

6.4.3. Fun Scale Static Scoring. Static score will be zero (0) or ten (10). Ten (10) static points will be awarded to contestants who show documentation of outline and color resembling the subject aircraft, or similar aircraft of the era. Published 3-views, with or without color or markings, or box top renditions, are acceptable for documentation. Color and markings do not have to be specific to the model presented. That is all that is required to receive the full ten (10) static points. 

Fun Scale is intended to provide a Scale event which, while requiring a realistic Scale flight, minimizes the Scale research and model construction efforts. 

We will see if this helps to encourage additional participation. And remember, the contestant is not required to be the builder of the model.

I view this as a positive fix to an issue that got me OUT  of fun scale.

I design and build my own models and get scores of 8-to-9 in Fun scale.  The competition uses RC ready-to-fly planes that are perfect scale in every way.  By the old rules these toys were correctly given 10 points.  With the generous way flight points are often awarded, the 2 points was a death penalty.

So now you can build a plane that passes for scale and compete on an equal basis with RC toys.

I like fun scale because I don't have time to build much and can fly scale without having to and will build some scale models at some point.

Quote from: Matt Curtis on May 03, 2026, 10:36:40 PMI like fun scale because I don't have time to build much and can fly scale without having to and will build some scale models at some point.

Great Matt - looking forward to you next Fun Scale Model.