International Plastic Modelers' Society / USA

International Plastic Modelers' Society / USA

IPMS/USA

IPMS/USA

  1. IPMS/USA Local
  2. IPMS/USA Local

IPMS/USA Local

BAYCON 2025

BayCon is a model show and competition hosted by the Bay Colony Modelers Club. It is held each year in early November and is the last IPMS Region 1 model show of the year. The show has 37 categories which are judged under the traditional first, second, and third system, as well as 11 categories judged under the open system awarding gold, silver and bronze for the best subjects, allowing the level of work on display to determine the type of award given. Additionally, there are 15 special awards and challenges for individuals to compete in.

The show provides a separate vendor room, offering a variety of model kits, tools, & products for sale. Each hour between 11:00am and 3:00pm there is a raffle drawing of both traditional and special prizes. Of interest, Hank Gilbert from the Brews & Sprues modeling podcast is present to interact with patrons and share his modeling experiences.  For more information visit www.bayconmodelshow.com

1077 Pond Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Space City Shootout

Space City Shootout Model Car Contest presented by HAMS (Houston Automotive Modelers Society)

 

Saturday, July 12, @ Stafford Centre.  10505 Cash Road, Stafford, Texas

Vendor setup: 6:00 AM

Doors open to public 9:00 AM

Registration 9:00 - 12:30 PM

Awards 4:00 PM

 

21 Contest Categories

Theme:  Roadsters  

Featured Marque: Camaro

5 Master Craftsman Awards

  • Best of Show
  • Best Paint
  • Best Engine
  • Best Interior
  • Best Competition

 

10505 Cash Rd, Stafford, TX, 77477

2025 Wrightreat

Wrightreat is the Wright Field Scale Modelers annual model-building retreat. The event is a relaxed environment where modelers can come together to build, learn, and/or teach skills and techniques associated with model building. Questions and enjoyment are encouraged.  Registration fees are $25 for the weekend or $10 per day. (Registration in advance is required to participate.) 

4400 Shakertown Rd, Beavercreek, OH, 45430

The Show

Welcome to our 23rd annual IPMS show held at the Five Lakes Center in Fairmont MN. Entries are a cheap 2 bucks a model. Registration starts at 9:00, Awards start 3:00

Hwy 15 & Blue Earth Ave, Fairmont, MN, 56031

KCCON 2025

KC CON 2025
Saturday, March 8, 2025
First Church of the Nazarene
11811 State Line Rd., Kansas City, MO 64114
Registration 9:00am-noon, Hall closes at 5:00pm

Armor categories will be judged by KC AMPS using AMPS rules.
All other categories will be judged by IPMS Great Plains using IPMS rules.

Entry Fees: $10 total for 1-3 models $2 for each additional model Juniors (under 16): FREE

Walk-ins: Adults - $2 per person Children under 12 - FREE

Kit Raffle Tickets $1 each Vendor Tables $20 each

PLEASE CONSIDER PUTTING YOUR MODEL ON A BASE IN CASE IT NEEDS TO BE MOVED.

For more info see our contest page on our club website:  www.ipmsgreatplains.org

11811 State Line Rd, Kansas CIty, MO, 64114

Scottcon 2025

Scottcon 2025 will be held on June 7, 2025 at the Century of Flight Hangar at the Museum of Aviation. The hours are from 0900-1600. It will be a model contest with a vendors area and door prizes.

1942 Heritage Blvd, Warner Robins, GA, 31098

Model Sale and Swap/Build Day

Our club will host our annual model sale and swap meet, and a build day. Swing on by to browse the sale tables - or contact us to rent a table for yourself - or just bring a kit to work on and come hang out and spend the day building and socializing with fellow modelers.

The swap meet and sale will go from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm on 15 March 2025.

 

16 Cricket Land, Glastonbury, CT, 06033