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AMPS 2025 International Convention
Thu May 15, 2025 to Sat May 17, 2025
Penn Harris Hotel, Camp Hill, PA

  

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Show Sponsors

We would like to thank the following individuals and companies for helping to make the show possible with their generous sponsorships. Without these people, the show could not go on.

Please visit the sponsor's websites and consider using their services.

Previous International Show Results

AMPS 2024 International Convention
Apr 11, 2024 to Apr 13, 2024
Century Center, 120 Doctor M.L.K. Jr Blvd, South Bend, IN 46601 AMPS 2023 International Convention
May 4, 2023 to May 6, 2023
Penn Harris Hotel, Camp Hill, PA AMPS 2022 International Convention
Apr 7, 2022 to Apr 9, 2022
Marriott at City Center, Newport News, VA AMPS 2021 International Convention
Apr 29, 2021 to May 1, 2021
Marriott at City Center, Newport News, VA AMPS 2020 International Convention
Sep 24, 2020 to Sep 26, 2020
Crowne Plaza Danbury, 18 Old Ridgebury Rd., Danbury CT. AMPS 2019 International Convention
May 9, 2019 to May 11, 2019
Buffalo Grand Hotel (formerly the Adam's Mark Hotel), Buffalo, NY AMPS 2018 International Convention
May 3, 2018 to May 5, 2018
Hope Hotel and Richard C. Holbrooke Conference Center, Dayton, OH AMPS 2017 International Convention
Apr 20, 2017 to Apr 22, 2017
Crowne Plaza Danbury Hotel, Danbury, CT AMPS 2016 International Convention
Apr 7, 2016 to Apr 9, 2016
Sumter, South Carolina AMPS 2015 International Convention
Apr 30, 2015 to May 2, 2015
WW2 Victory Museum, Auburn IN AMPS 2014 International Convention
Apr 3, 2014 to Apr 5, 2014
Fredericksburg, Virginia AMPS 2013 International Convention
Apr 18, 2013 to Apr 20, 2013
Atlanta Marriott Century Center, Atlanta, Georgia AMPS 2012 International Convention
Apr 26, 2012 to Apr 28, 2012
WW2 Victory Museum, Auburn IN AMPS 2011 International Convention
Apr 6, 2011 to Apr 9, 2011
Fredericksburg, Virginia AMPS 2010 International Convention
Apr 22, 2010 to Apr 24, 2010
WW2 Victory Museum, Auburn, IN AMPS 2009 International Convention
Apr 17, 2009 to Apr 18, 2009
Havre de Grace, Maryland AMPS 2008 International Convention
Apr 10, 2008 to Apr 12, 2008
WW2 Victory Museum, Auburn, IN AMPS 2007 International Convention
Apr 19, 2007 to Apr 21, 2007
Havre de Grace, Maryland AMPS 2006 International Convention
Apr 28, 2006 to Apr 29, 2006
World War II Military Vehicle Museum, Hubbard, Ohio AMPS 2005 International Convention
Apr 15, 2005 to Apr 16, 2005
Havre de Grace, Maryland AMPS 2004 International Convention
Apr 16, 2004 to Apr 17, 2004
Havre de Grace, Maryland AMPS 2003 International Convention
Apr 11, 2003 to Apr 12, 2003
Havre de Grace, Maryland AMPS 2002 International Convention
Apr 19, 2002 to Apr 20, 2002
Havre de Grace, Maryland AMPS 2001 International Convention
Apr 20, 2001 to Apr 21, 2001
Havre de Grace, Maryland AMPS 2000 International Convention
Apr 14, 2000 to Apr 15, 2000
Havre de Grace, Maryland AMPS 1999 International Convention
Apr 16, 1999 to Apr 17, 1999
Havre de Grace, Maryland AMPS 1998 International Convention
Apr 17, 1998 to Apr 18, 1998
Havre de Grace, Maryland

Show Sponsors

American Heritage Museum
Platinum Sponsor

Andy's Hobby Headquarters
Platinum Sponsor

Boomers' Books & Empire Models
Platinum Sponsor

Custom Dioramics
Platinum Sponsor

David Doyle Books
Platinum Sponsor

ICM
Platinum Sponsor

Microworld Games LLC
Platinum Sponsor

Sprue Brothers
Platinum Sponsor

Squadron
Platinum Sponsor

World of Armor
Platinum Sponsor

Doug's Closet
Gold Sponsor

Wanamaker Hobbies / Hobby Link
Gold Sponsor

Black Widow Model Disposal
Bronze Sponsor

Graeter Woodworking
Bronze Sponsor

The Barrel Store
Bronze Sponsor

Decalcomaniacs
Bronze Sponsor

Guideline Publications
Bronze Sponsor

Spray Gunner
Bronze Sponsor

Award Sponsors

Best Russian/Soviet
Mikkel Petrich, World of Armor, Pennsylvania Bunkergroup Modeling Group
Best Commonwealth
Chuck Rothman, Fredericksburg AMPS, Andy's Hobby Headquarters
Best German
Sooner AMPS, Rob Riviezzo, Sprue Brothers
Best United States
David Doyle Books, NMMA (Northeast Military Modelers Association), Jesse Naughton
Best Small Army
Boomers' Books & Empire Models, John Charvat, Rick Carlson
Best Figure
Russ Clark, Chuck Aleshire, AMPS 2VP Midwest Region, ICM
Best Junior
Nick Butta, Steve Andreano
Best Vignette
American Heritage Museum, Northern Virginia AMPS (NOVAMPS), Minuteman AMPS
Best Diorama
Custom Dioramics, The Modeling Insanity Podcast, AMPS Central Maryland
Andy Smith Best Basic Model
Mike Petty, Frank Froment
Best Master
Microworld Games LLC, Accuracy in Scale Modeling, David Hobbs and Mike Sacklyn
Best Ordnance
Steve Andreano
Best Fictional, Futuristic or Proposed Vehicle
AMPS Membership Coordinator
David Bingham Memorial Best Braille Scale
Central Pennsylvania AMPS
David Harper Best Marine Corps Armor
Dave Vickers
Best Specialty Armored Vehicle
3 Rivers AMPS
Theme Award
Pendleton AMPS, Fredericksburg AMPS, World of Armor
Peoples Choice
AMPS Upper Valley Model Club, In Memory of Billie "BJ" Debekker / Panzer Concepts, Squadron
Dave Lockhart Judges Best of Show
AMPS

Category Sponsors

I - Closed Top Tracked Armor to 1899-1934 (based on markings) - Basic
David Hobbs, Decalcomaniacs
I - Closed Top Tracked Armor to 1899-1934 (based on markings) - Intermediate
David Hobbs, Decalcomaniacs
I - Closed Top Tracked Armor to 1899-1934 (based on markings) - Advanced
David Hobbs, Decalcomaniacs
II - Closed Top Tracked Armor 1935-1945 Axis (based on markings) - Basic
World of Armor, David Doyle Books
II - Closed Top Tracked Armor 1935-1945 Axis (based on markings) - Intermediate
World of Armor, David Doyle Books
II - Closed Top Tracked Armor 1935-1945 Axis (based on markings) - Advanced
World of Armor, David Doyle Books
III - Closed Top Tracked Armor 1935-1945 Allied (based on markings) - Basic
David Doyle Books, NMMA (Northeast Military Modelers Association)
III - Closed Top Tracked Armor 1935-1945 Allied (based on markings) - Intermediate
David Doyle Books, NMMA (Northeast Military Modelers Association)
III - Closed Top Tracked Armor 1935-1945 Allied (based on markings) - Advanced
David Doyle Books, NMMA (Northeast Military Modelers Association)
IV - Closed Top Tracked Armor 1946-1990 (based on markings) - Basic
Mike Sacklyn, The Barrel Store
IV - Closed Top Tracked Armor 1946-1990 (based on markings) - Intermediate
Mike Sacklyn, The Barrel Store
IV - Closed Top Tracked Armor 1946-1990 (based on markings) - Advanced
Mike Sacklyn, The Barrel Store
V - Closed Top Tracked Armor 1991-Present (based on markings) - Basic
David Hobbs
V - Closed Top Tracked Armor 1991-Present (based on markings) - Intermediate
David Hobbs
V - Closed Top Tracked Armor 1991-Present (based on markings) - Advanced
David Hobbs
VI - Open Top/Open Hatches AFVs with interiors & halftracks - All eras - Basic
David Doyle Books, Guideline Publications
VI - Open Top/Open Hatches AFVs with interiors & halftracks - All eras - Intermediate
David Doyle Books, Guideline Publications
VI - Open Top/Open Hatches AFVs with interiors & halftracks - All eras - Advanced
David Doyle Books, Guideline Publications
VII - Wheeled Vehicles and Armored Cars - All eras - Junior
No Sponsor
VII - Wheeled Vehicles and Armored Cars - All eras - Basic
David Doyle Books, Frank Blanton, RVA Scale Model Studio
VII - Wheeled Vehicles and Armored Cars - All eras - Intermediate
David Doyle Books, Frank Blanton, RVA Scale Model Studio
VII - Wheeled Vehicles and Armored Cars - All eras - Advanced
David Doyle Books, Frank Blanton, RVA Scale Model Studio
VIII - Ordnance (with prime movers in travel) - All eras - Basic
Mike Delvecchio
VIII - Ordnance (with prime movers in travel) - All eras - Intermediate
Mike Delvecchio
VIII - Ordnance (with prime movers in travel) - All eras - Advanced
Mike Delvecchio
IX - Major Conversions (INT & ADV ONLY) - Intermediate
Wanamaker Hobbies / Hobby Link, AMPS Upper Valley Model Club
IX - Major Conversions (INT & ADV ONLY) - Advanced
Wanamaker Hobbies / Hobby Link, AMPS Upper Valley Model Club
X - Scratchbuilt (INT & ADV ONLY) - Intermediate
Doug's Closet, AMPS Upper Valley Model Club
X - Scratchbuilt (INT & ADV ONLY) - Advanced
Doug's Closet, AMPS Upper Valley Model Club
XI - Figures - Junior
No Sponsor
XI - Figures - Basic
Gotham AMPS
XI - Figures - Intermediate
Gotham AMPS
XI - Figures - Advanced
Gotham AMPS
XII - Diorama - Junior
Pendleton AMPS, Spray Gunner
XII - Diorama - Basic
Pendleton AMPS, Spray Gunner
XII - Diorama - Intermediate
Pendleton AMPS, Spray Gunner
XII - Diorama - Advanced
Pendleton AMPS, Spray Gunner
XIII - Vignettes - Basic
Michael Powers, Dave Vickers
XIII - Vignettes - Intermediate
Michael Powers, Dave Vickers
XIII - Vignettes - Advanced
Michael Powers, Dave Vickers
XIV - Fictional, Futuristic or Proposed Vehicles - Basic
Plastic Posse Podcast, Mike Sacklyn
XIV - Fictional, Futuristic or Proposed Vehicles - Intermediate
Plastic Posse Podcast, Mike Sacklyn
XIV - Fictional, Futuristic or Proposed Vehicles - Advanced
Plastic Posse Podcast, Mike Sacklyn
XV - Junior - Junior
Black Widow Model Disposal, Plastic Posse Podcast
XVI - Master - Master
Black Widow Model Disposal, Plastic Posse Podcast
XVII - Display Only - Junior
No Sponsor
XVII - Display Only - Basic
No Sponsor
XVII - Display Only - Intermediate
No Sponsor
XVII - Display Only - Advanced
No Sponsor
XVII - Display Only - Master
No Sponsor