Get ready for the premier event in military scale modeling - the 2027 AMPS International Show and Contest, coming to the Penn Harris Hotel in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, May 20–22, 2027. For three action-packed days, modelers, historians, researchers, manufacturers, and enthusiasts from across the country and around the world will come together to celebrate the art, history, and craftsmanship of armor modeling. The 2027 event will feature an extraordinary display of meticulously built armor, military vehicles, figures, and dioramas, complemented by expert-led seminars, demonstrations, vendors, and opportunities to connect with some of the hobby’s most accomplished builders.

The 2027 show theme, “Wreckers, Recovery, and Engineer Vehicles” shines a spotlight on the specialized machines that kept armies moving—powerful recovery vehicles, engineering tanks, armored workhorses, and other remarkable machines that often operated far from the spotlight of combat. It is an invitation to modelers to explore the history, character, and unique challenges of these fascinating subjects, bringing them to life in miniature with research, creativity, and extraordinary attention to detail.

At the heart of the event is the renowned AMPS International Contest, where models are evaluated using AMPS’s distinctive judging system. Rather than simply comparing one model against another, AMPS judges each entry on its own merits, considering craftsmanship, historical accuracy, artistic achievement, and the skill level of the modeler. The result is a competition that rewards excellence while encouraging learning, improvement, and camaraderie. Whether you're an experienced competitor bringing your latest masterpiece, a first-time entrant looking to test your skills, or simply a fan of military history and scale modeling, AMPS 2027 promises to be an unforgettable celebration of the hobby at its very best.