International Plastic Modelers' Society / USA

International Plastic Modelers' Society / USA

IPMS/USA

IPMS/USA

IPMS/USA Regional

NIMCON 9 Region 5 Convention

NIMCON 9 is this year's Region 5 Convention. The theme is "Out of the Box" hearkening back to a simpler time when building out of the box brought us all the joy we needed. Now we can take that and add to it all of the modern tools, paints, weathering products, and techniques that will surely produce stunning out of the box models!

Gold, Silver, Bronze awards (Chicago judging). Best of and special awards. 40 plus vendor tables to satisfy your shopping needs and giant raffle.

8900 U.S Highway 14, Crystal Lake, IL, 60012-2761

WrightCon 2020 IPMS Region IV Convention

Never Surrender

Wright Field Scale Modelers (WFSM) is pleased to announce WrightCon, the 2020 IPMS-USA Region IV Convention, will be held online only this year. The unofficial theme will be “Never Surrender.”

While the pandemic may have put the kibosh on every other model show in Region IV, and throughout most of the US, WFSM refuses to yield to yield to the virus.  It is our desire to bring our friends in Region IV an enjoyable, if somewhat unorthodox, Regional this year. WrightCon will return to its normal in-person format when the pandemic is over.

WrightCon 2020 will be presented in a virtual format, and we invite you to join us in this grand experiment.   Elements of the event will include an

  • online model show and contest with IPMS-style judging,
  • virtual vendor room,
  • door prizes.

Contest

Model registration, entry, and photo upload is now available through 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time Saturday, November 7, 2020.  Judging will take place from Sunday November 8th – Friday November 13th, with awards announcement on Saturday, November 14th.

Judging will resemble traditional IPMS judging, with teams of judges evaluating entry photos uploaded to the WrightCon website and collaborating via video teleconference.  Judging criteria and approach will be based on the IPMS-USA Competition Handbook.  Judging will be conducted over a 1-week period from the closing of registration to best accommodate the virtual format and the remote judging teams.  Additional details are available at the WrightCon website.

Virtual Vendor Room

Vendors will be listed with a link to a website, webstore, or a list of available kits. Delivery arrangements will be worked out between the vendor and the buyer.

Door prizes

Each model contestant will be automatically entered into a drawing for door prizes. The drawing will take place on Saturday, November 14th live on Zoom (need not be virtually present to win). The specific prizes will be listed on the WrightCon website.

Pricing

We will be offering 2 registrations options: (1) Compete for actual awards, which will be mailed following the show, for a $15 registration; or opt to compete for “virtual” awards, which will consist of recognition on the event website, with a $10 registration.  Price differential is to cover cost of the awards, packaging, and postage.

Vendor options will be available starting at $10 for a link to vendor website or posting of their show offerings.

General admission will also be offered for $5 per person, providing general public access to the virtual contest room, vendors.

 

Come Join Us

While we would rather see you in person, we hope to see you online for WrightCon 2020!  Please, come join us, and Never Surrender!

wrightcon.com, N/A, OH, N/A

RiverCon X 2021 – IPMS Region 6 Regional

Main Theme:

75th Anniversary of Tamiya – The Completed Works.  Any size, era, or genre Tamiya plastic scale model kit from 1946 to present. Although the model basics must be a Tamiya kit, one can use aftermarket products. However, one must have the instructions to show proof it’s a Tamiya kit.

We’ll also have special awards for “The President’s Choice Award” will go the Best Model (as chosen by the RRM Club President.)

“Wings of the Mighty Eighth: Harold “Buck” Rigg Memorial Award” is anything related to the 8th Air Force from WWII to present and covering all aircraft to missiles.

“Bud Lindemann Car and Track Award” which is in refinement after its first unveiling last year but in general is for any car manufactured between 1964 to 1979 which covers the beginning of his sportscast in “Autoscope” to his last in “Car and Track”.

“Porsche: 90 Years in the Making" special car theme sponsored by Hope Contractors.   Any car, truck, or vehicle built by Porsche from 1931 to Present (all types, all scales).   

“Patton’s Cup” for any US Army or US made tank regardless of whose markings are on them, all sizes/all eras, except dioramas.

A People’s Choice Award.

The Grand Master’s Category and Award.  We’ve created a special category for any model that has won the “Best of Class” award at any level whether local, regional National, or other modeling contest venue.  “Best of Class” meaning Best Aircraft, Best Auto, Best of Show, etc.  This category is not for those who won theme awards, special wards, or the individual category winners (typical 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place winners).  Models in this category are not eligible for any other show or contest awards; i.e. Theme, President’s Award, Best of Show, etc.  Must bring proof; i.e. trophy accompanying the entry. 

Checkout our Facebook Contest Page for up-to-date info!

Rivercon Scale Model Competition Page

One University Place, Shreveport, LA, 71115

50 years of Modeling Excellence, IPMS Region IX Contest

IPMS / Fresno Scale Modelers 2020 Model Contest and Show.

We will be celebrating 50 years as a Charter Chapter of IPMS USA by having our best contest and show ever. All are welcome, the event is open to the Public free of charge.

Contest entries are: Adults $12 for the first model and $1 for each additonal entry / Juniors 17 years old and younger $5 unlimited entries.

This event is at the Sierra Sky Park, Airport Code E79. The Airport is apublic airport so fly-ins are welcome and static displays are appreciated. The Contest Contact is Domenic Ortiz, (domortiz@fresnodiscoverycenter.org).

Vendor space is available $40, contact Domenic for details.

Check our Facebook page, we will update this page as needed for any changes. We hope to see everyone there.

4344 W. Spaatz Ave, Fresno, CA, 93722

Skyfair

The Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum (FHCAM) has invited modelers from the Seattle IPMS club to come out and occupy 10 tables they have set up for us.  The modelers will be working on projects and interacting with the public who are attending the event.  This is one of many such events held each year at the museum, which shares a runway at Paine Field. 

Paine Field, 3407 109th Street SW, Everett, WA, 98204

IPMS Region 12 Convention

Come join Piedmont Scale Modelers in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains for the "Contest of the Carolinas" IPMS Region 12 Convention.

Contest theme: "Legends of the Carolinas."  Aviation, stockcar, famous ships, military history, etc.

Food, Fun, and Fabulous Raffle Prizes!

  • 51 Categories with gold, silver, and bronze awards (we even have a Miscellaneous, misc. category!)
  • 9 "Best of Category" awards
  • "Best Theme" award
  • "Best of Show" award

Schedule of Events          

  • Vendor set-up - 7am-9am
  • Registration - 9am-Noon
  • Region 12 business meeting - 11am
  • Judges meeting - 11:30am
  • Judging - 12:30-2:30pm
  • Awards ceremony - 3pm

Y’all come!

310 W. Curtis St., Simpsonville, SC, 29681