Gateway Chapter IPMS Presents 2025 Regional Model Contest

            ST. LOUIS — The Gateway Chapter of the International Plastic Modelers’ Society (IPMS) will present its 19th annual model contest and swap meet on Saturday, September 13, 2025. The event will be held at the Affton Elks Lodge, 6330 Heege Road, St. Louis, MO 63123. This year's event will also serve as the IPMS/USA Region 14 (Mid Central Region) Contest.

The show opens to the public at 9:00 a.m. and runs to approximately 3:00 p.m. Admission is $5.00 for adults and free to children ages 14 and under. Admission plus unlimited model registrations is $10 for adults and free for children ages 14 and under. Model registration and viewing are from 9:00 am to noon. The contest has 40 categories, including juniors and out of the box, and there will be 10 “Best of” awards. A special contest category celebrates “Golden Age: 1975” (Any kit or dewtail parts available up to and including kits prior to 1975).  Additionally, there will be hobby vendors and a raffle of model kits and supplies, with proceeds benefitting the club.

            Show chairperson Bill Wagner may be reached at 314.951.4936 or at startechbill@gmail.com. For more information, please visit the Gateway Chapter IPMS Contest website: http://sites.google.com/view/ipmsgatewaychapter/contest

Gateway Chapter IPMS is a scale modeling club which is open to all persons interested in this hobby. The club meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Affton Elks Lodge 2635, located at 6330 Heege Road, St. Louis, MO 63123.