20 minutes ago, xanderf said:Do you have a rule more clear that you are referring to, beyond " They cannot modify a ship model in any way that would create confusion about which ship the model represents. "?
Because no ship models are being modified, here. It's a Delta-7 base, Delta-7 card, Delta-7 on the list provided to my opponent, and a Delta-7 on the stand (with some decorative elements alongside).
What rule is being violated? That was the question in my OP - and nobody has come up with one, yet.
A single delta-7 on a single delta-7 base should be fine. Using other models on a base with a delta-7 could cause confusion, which is explicitly not allowed:
On 12/15/2020 at 1:07 PM, bkcammack said:They cannot modify a ship model in any way that would create confusion about which ship the model represents.
Delta-7 models next to V-19 models could create confusion as to what squadron is represented.
On 12/15/2020 at 1:07 PM, bkcammack said:Ship fins or pegs (including the connecting pegs affixed to ship models) may be modified or replaced with a different connecting method.
I would say if you use a single fighter peg instead of a three fighter peg you’re good. That’s fairly clearly explained in the tournament regulations (assuming “ship” refers to both ships and squadrons).
As
@Snipafist
mentioned, the issues is when you start mixing models on the same base. It can cause confusion, especially when just quickly glancing at the board. In a tournament setting, if you bring custom models you should always be prepared with the standard models. I know someone who used a Venator as a stand in for an AFMK2 at LVO. He had the AF ready in case someone asked about it and wanted him to use standard models.
TL;DR-I don’t see a situation where a TO would say you can’t use 4 Delta-7’s as long as you have the cardboard and cards. You may be asked to remove non-delta-7 models from a mixed stand, though.