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International Convention

AMPS 2027 International Convention
Thursday, May 20, 2027 to Saturday, May 22, 2027
Penn Harris Hotel, Camp Hill, PA

The 2026 show is now over.  Congratulations to Scott Primeau, our newest AMPS Master.

We had 572 entries from 164 registrants and 19 Advanced modelers were promoted to the Expert level. All of the contest results can be viewed by clicking this link.

Thanks to the show co-chairs, John Charvat and Chuck Aleshire, the AMPS Chicagoland crew, and the entire AMPS 2026 planning committee for another great show.

The theme for the 2027 show is recovery and engineering vehicles. More details will be posted later.

Time Left to Finish Your Models:

Announcements

AMPS International Contest History Online

In line with the new Expert skill level, which is awarded to Advanced modelers who win at least 10 gold medals at all International shows combined (since 2010), we've put all entries from the International shows since 2010 online. 

You can view your entry history by clicking on the Society menu, selecting Contests and then clicking on View Your Contest History, or you can simply click this link. You must be logged into the website to view your contest history.

Given the amount of information in the table, it won't display properly on a mobile phone, but should display fine on a tablet, laptop or desktop screen.


Upcoming Events

Armorcon 2026
Oct 2, 2026 to Oct 3, 2026, Southbury, Connecticut

AMPS FLORIDA CON
Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026, Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld, 6677 Sea Harbor Dr. Orlando, FL 32821.For more information see the AMPS North Florida Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1617151505610642/ ) or contact Ed Ingersoll at: ingersollle2@gmail.com.

AMPS 2027 International Convention
May 20, 2027 to May 22, 2027, Penn Harris Hotel, Camp Hill, PA

Boresight

Volume 34, Issue 1, January-February 2026

  • Border Model PzKpfw.IV Ausf.J "Final" by Dan Yakel - Build
  • Royal Thai Army Type 85 APC by Attakorn Chin - Conversion
  • Modeling US Forces in Vietnam by Bill Cross - Research
  • AMPS Atlanta 2026 by David Black - Show Report
All Boresight Issues
  • Border Model PzKpfw.IV Ausf.J "Final" by Dan Yakel - Build
  • Royal Thai Army Type 85 APC by Attakorn Chin - Conversion
  • Modeling US Forces in Vietnam by Bill Cross - Research
  • AMPS Atlanta 2026 by David Black - Show Report
All Boresight Issues

The AMPS Store

The AMPS Store

Visit the official AMPS Gear web page, where you can buy AMPS branded apparel. Wear some AMPS spirit!

Please note. At this time, the AMPS Store can only ship within North America.

The AMPS Store

Visit the official AMPS Gear web page, where you can buy AMPS branded apparel. Wear some AMPS spirit!

Please note. At this time, the AMPS Store can only ship within North America.

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Reviews

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Osprey Pub. Soviet Artillery Tractors of World War II
Posted on June 2, 2026 by Chuck Aleshire
Tamiya- 1/35 US Light Tank M24 Chaffee
Posted on May 30, 2026 by Michael Reeves
Pen & Sword- The German Wermacht
Posted on May 29, 2026 by Matt Deck
Images of War - Monograph on German Light Armoured Cars KFZ. 13/14
Posted on May 20, 2026 by Chuck Aleshire
Italeri- Kfz. 305 Opel Blitz Typ A 4X4
Posted on May 19, 2026 by Russ Clark
Guideline Publications- Military Modelcraft International May 2026
Posted on May 17, 2026 by Michael Reeves
Pen & Sword- Images of War: Tanks & Armour at Leningrad 1941-44
Posted on May 14, 2026 by Dan Egan
Pen & Sword- TankCraft Stug IV Assault Gun
Posted on May 12, 2026 by Russ Clark
AMMO By Mig- TG/01 Chipping
Posted on May 7, 2026 by Georg Eyerman
Casemate- North Africa 1941 Rommel's War Machine
Posted on May 5, 2026 by Phillip Cavender

Discussions

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Re: Take care of your self, Glen
Posted by GLEN MARTIN on May, 31, 2026 in Events
Armorgeddon IV
Posted by Robert Edwards on May, 18, 2026 in Events
Re: How does one go about requesting a refund for the AMPS International Show?
Posted by Brian Eberle on April, 20, 2026 in Events
Take care of your self, Glen
Posted by Chuck Rothman on April, 19, 2026 in Events
Re: How does one go about requesting a refund for the AMPS International Show?
Posted by Chuck Rothman on April, 19, 2026 in Events
ATTENTION DAVE VICKERS!!!!
Posted by GLEN MARTIN on April, 16, 2026 in Events
How does one go about requesting a refund for the AMPS International Show?
Posted by GLEN MARTIN on April, 16, 2026 in Events
Armorgeddon IV: Red Strom Rising
Posted by Robert Edwards on February, 1, 2026 in Events
2026 S.I.D.N.A. Sale & Raffle has been Rescheduled!
Posted by Jeffrey Nelson on January, 9, 2026 in Events
Re: Have not seen a new BoreSight in a while.
Posted by Brad Andres on December, 15, 2025 in AMPS Website