Every year the Knoxville Scale Modelers Association conduct an expo and contest. We welcome all areas of interest and levels of skill. Categories represented include Aircraft, Armor, Automobiles, Ships, Figures, Gundams, Sci-fi/Fantasy and Dioramas. This year's theme is the "Vietnam Era" and all subjects from 1965 to 1975 are eligible for this special award. Please see our website for more details and contest rules at: https://www.knoxvillescalemodelers.com

Building from the Ground Up cars, planes, trains, ships, and military vehicles any model built from the ground up models show at the Hope Point Nazarene Church, 600 N. George Washington Blvd, Yuba City, CA 95993.

The IPMS Plastic Surgeons will hold their 27th Annual Model Contest on April 1, 2023. 

The event is open to all modelers and does not require an IPMS membership. Please visit our website for updates about our contest like special awards, categories etc. Judging will be based on IPMS rules with "no sweeps". There will be Best of category awards as well as Judges Grand award for "Best of Show". There may be special awards sponsored by individuals (see website for updates).

The venue is handicap accessible with handicap doors, rest rooms and level floor access.

The venue will open at 8am at the day of the contest for vendor set up. Registration will be from 9am until noon. Judging will start after registration closes and award presentation is scheduled for approximately 3pm.

Please note that this a new venue approximately 15 minutes NE of Des Moines. There are plenty of food and lodging options within 15 minutes from the venue including the Prairie Meadows Casino and Racetrack.

Notice: In light of the current pandemic situation, please be aware that neither IPMS/USA nor its Chapters are liable for any potential transmission of illnesses. Those planning to attend this event should (a) follow existing safe social distancing recommendations and (b) abide by any local or state regulations regarding gatherings.

Wisconsin's very own 2024 National Convention Hosts, IPMS Mad City Modelers, will host its 27th annual scale model contest and show on Saturday, March 4th, 2023, at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin. This year's show theme is "Utility and Transport" and is applicable to all classes. If it rolls, flies, or floats and transports people, cargo, or performs a utilitarian purpose, it qualifies. In addition, there are 20 Best-Of, Memorial, and theme awards being presented. 60 standard IPMS categories are available in a 1-2-3 judging format.Registration is 9 am to 12 pm, Judging from 12:15-3 pm, and awards at 4 pm. $15 for the first 5 entries, $2 for each additional entry. Intermediates $5.00 for all models entered. Juniors are Free. Spectators/Walk-in is $5 per adult or children over 12. Children under 12 are free. Police, Fire, EMS, and Active Duty Military with ID are FREE. Vendor tables $30/8' table before February 1st, $35/8' table after February 1st. Food is available on-site. For show, vendor tables, and award sponsorship information, please contact Marek Rogal at 608-438-1227 or email mjrogal@wisc.edu