AMPS Judging Training is Online - Updated for 2026!

The Armor Modeling and Preservation Society (AMPS) is a fantastic and unique organization for armor modelers. It is based on the idea to make every armor modeler better at their skills and reward well-executed modeling work. AMPS provides recognition and constructive comments for every model judged at a show.  Each model is judged against a set of AMPS criteria, and no other modelers. To do that, all AMPS members are encouraged to become involved in the judging system in some capacity. Our judging system is peer based, so we need many trained judges to ensure consistency and fairness at our many shows. 

Training seminars are held at all International Conventions, and at a many local and regional shows. We have now put the training presentations online so that you can train yourself. Any AMPS member can access this training, and it is encouraged!  Whether you are just starting to build armor models, or you have been building armor for a while, reviewing these lessons are bound to help you be a better modeler and increase your understanding of the AMPS judging system. 

Click here to view the online training sessions.

Draft Constitution and Bylaws For Comment

The AMPS E-Board is proposing a number of changes to the AMPS Constitution and ByLaws.

These two goiverning documents were last updated in 2012, and in our opinion, require some further updates to reflect the current state of the organization and the hobby. Any changes to the Constitution and ByLaws can only occur after a vote by the members.

Please review the proposed changes, and be ready to vote at the Annual General Meeting, which will be held at the 2026 AMPS International Show in South Bend, Indiana.

DRAFT - Armor Modeling and Preservation Society (AMPS) Bylaws

DRAFT - Armor Modeling and Preservation Society (AMPS) Constitution

You can leave comments in this discussion forum - Comments - Draft Constitution & ByLaws

The 2026 Elections are now Open

The following people are running:

• First Vice-President: Frank Froment
• 2nd Vice-President, South US Region: LaDorr (Ed) Ingersoll
• Secretary: Brian Eberle
• 2nd Vice-President, North-Western US Region: Erik Brubaker
• 2nd Vice-President, Canada Region: Duncan Young

Click here to register your vote.

AMPS International Contest History Online

In line with the new Expert skill level, which is awarded to Advanced modellers 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.

AMPS is seeking a volunteer to serve as the Assistant Treasurer for the society. 

This is an appointed position within the AMPS Executive Board.  

As the Assistant Treasurer, the candidate would be responsible for assisting the Treasurer in managing the AMPS revenues, expenses, developing an annual budget, and periodically providing written and verbal financial reports to the Executive Board.  The Assistant Treasurer would work closely with the Membership, Vendor and Sponsorship Coordinators, and report to the AMPS President and 1st Vice President on a recurring basis.  

Basic skills required include the ability to actively balance account balances, track expenses, track multiple sources of revenue, and to develop financial budget based on guidance from the AMPS leadership.  The successful candidate would also be able to perform basic computing and use web based applications.   

On the job training is provided.  

Please contact Neil Stokes (mrneil1964@yahoo.com) for more information on this position.