WasatchModeler

New to the forum and just submitted membership. I currently reside near salt lake city. I run the YouTube page Wasatch Modeler https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3HWGgJ6SV2Kdc-4YxT5Wmg I primarily build aircraft but will build other subjects. I have attended 2 local competitions so far but have plans for my first nationals this summer. Thanks for the add!

What are the advantages and disadvantages to entering in the out of box categories?

Would the das week Ju EF-126 „Elli“ / EF-127 „Walli“ (3 in 1) be in the hypothetical category? https://www.das-werk-models.com/products/ju-ef-126-elli-ef-127-walli-3-in-1/