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International Convention

AMPS 2026 International Convention
Thursday, April 16, 2026 to Saturday, April 18, 2026
Century Center, 120 Doctor M.L.K. Jr Blvd, South Bend, IN 46601

AMPS 2026 International Convention
Thursday, April 16, 2026 to Saturday, April 18, 2026
Century Center, 120 Doctor M.L.K. Jr Blvd, South Bend, IN 46601

AMPS 2025 contest results can be viewed here. Photos will be uploaded soon  


The theme for AMPS 2026 is Vietnam. A full definition will be posted by the Chief Judge soon, but for now it includes anything from anywhere in Indochina, 1899 to the present.  


  
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 Announcements

AMPS 2025 Officer Elections

Results from the 2025 AMPS Elections

 

With more than 145 members casting ballots, the society has elected:

Neil Stokes as President     

Robert Riviezzo as 2nd Vice-President, Eastern Region

Chuck Aleshire as 2nd Vice-President, Midwest Region

Eric Choy as 2nd Vice-President, Central Region

Paul R. Miles as 2nd Vice-President, Western Region

Chris Lloyd-Staples as 2nd Vice-President, International Region

 

AMPS extends our sincere appreciation to our outgoing officers (Mike Petty, Jeff Nelson, and Robert Bethea) for their enduring service to AMPS. 


The position of 1st Vice President will be appointed to complete the existing term of office leading up to the 2026 AMPS elections. 

 

Brian Eberle

AMPS Election Certifying Agent.  



Boresights Can Now Be Downloaded

In the May/June 2024, issue of Boresight, Mike Petty indicated that based on feedback from the membership on the inability to download or share Boresight digital editions our webmaster would examine options for the e-Board to consider. While the e-Board is concerned about protecting AMPS copyright content and preventing mass file sharing, our webmaster has developed a process to print their digital issue of Boresight to a printer or save as a PDF (through the browser's Save As PDF function available in Chrome, Safari and Edge).

If you want an offline copy of Boresight, view the online copy, and click the "PRINT/DOWNLOAD THE ISSUE" menu at the top of the page. A window will appear with instructions.

Please note that Boresight is protected by copyright under U.S. and international copyright laws and is the property of the Armor Modeling & Preservation Society. Members of AMPS are permitted to print issues of Boresight and save them as PDF files on personal devices. You will have to acknowledge and consent to the copyright provisions before you can print or download a copy of Boresight.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your regional VP, Neil Stokes or Mike Petty.


AMPS Judging Training is Online

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.

 Upcoming Events

Armorcon 2025
Oct 3, 2025 to Oct 4, 2025, The Wyndham Southbury, Southbury, CT

AMPS Centex Armor Expo
Oct 11, 2025, Georgetown Community Center, 445 E. Morrow St, Georgetown, TX 78626

AMPS 2026 International Convention
Apr 16, 2026 to Apr 18, 2026, Century Center, 120 Doctor M.L.K. Jr Blvd, South Bend, IN 46601

 Boresight

Volume 33, Issue 1, January-February 2025

  • Big General's Little Ride by Jesse Naughton - Conversion
  • Stuart Tank Memorial Association by Spotlight On Preservation - Photo Article
  • Desert Training Center by Roy Chow - Photo Article
  • M3A1 Stuart by Amored Recon - Research
  • Big General's Little Ride by Jesse Naughton - Conversion
  • Stuart Tank Memorial Association by Spotlight On Preservation - Photo Article
  • Desert Training Center by Roy Chow - Photo Article
  • M3A1 Stuart by Amored Recon - Research

  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.

 Reviews

Italeri - Semovente M43 da 105 / 25 “Bassotto”
Posted on May 19, 2025 by Chuck Aleshire
Takom- M29 Weasel Artic/Antarctic Exploration Vehicle
Posted on May 14, 2025 by Mike Petty
Helion and Co.- The Modern British Army
Posted on April 27, 2025 by Michael Reeves
Panzerwerk Design- Tracks for British Crusader Tank
Posted on April 26, 2025 by Michael Reeves
Osprey- Light Panzers
Posted on April 16, 2025 by Brian Campitella
Tamiya- 1/35 French Light Tank H39
Posted on April 10, 2025 by Michael Reeves
Osprey- Tanks in the Gulf War 1991
Posted on March 31, 2025 by Michael Reeves
Osprey: Bagration 1944: The Great Soviet Offensive
Posted on March 26, 2025 by Dan Egan

 Discussions

To One And All, & 1/24 S.A.S Pink Panther Field Judge DJH
Posted by MARK LEWIS on May, 18, 2025 in AMPS
Small glitch with pre-registration
Posted by Thomas Borreli on April, 12, 2025 in AMPS Website
Re: Officer Nominations
Posted by Jeff Nelson on February, 16, 2025 in AMPS Officer Elections 2025
Re: Officer Nominations
Posted by Chuck Aleshire on February, 16, 2025 in AMPS Officer Elections 2025
Re: Officer Nominations
Posted by Frank Froment on February, 14, 2025 in AMPS Officer Elections 2025
Re: 2025 Officer Nominations
Posted by Robert Riviezzo on February, 10, 2025 in AMPS Officer Elections 2025
Re: 2025 Officer Nominations
Posted by Steve Santucci on February, 9, 2025 in AMPS Officer Elections 2025
2025 Officer Nominations
Posted by Frank Donati on February, 8, 2025 in AMPS Officer Elections 2025
Theme Display at International?
Posted by Michael Carroll on February, 2, 2025 in Events