AMPS 2018 International Convention
Thu May 3, 2018 to Sat May 5, 2018
Hope Hotel and Richard C. Holbrooke Conference Center, Dayton, OH
Time Left to Finish Your Models:
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AMPS 2018 International Convention
Welcome to AMPS 2018 - It's Finally Here!
On behalf of AMPS and Wright Field Scale Modelers, we are looking forward to seeing you at the 2018 AMPS International Convention, May 3-5, 2018, here in Dayton.
Please check the Convention Website for schedules, volunteer info, local attractions and dining, etc.
Have a great show!
Best Regards,
Dave
Dave Koukol
2018 AMPS International Convention Chairman
Show News
Show Sponsors
The AMPS International Show could not take place without the generous support of these and other sponsors.
Show Schedule
Seminars
This Year's Show Theme
Despite relentless drilling and training, not every military operaton goes off without a hitch. This year's theme, Mishaps (and Oh...) celebrates the bloopers of field manuevers by showcasing depictions of documented mishaps involving military vehicles. As they say, "It's all fun and games until something gets broken...then it's hilarious."
So, join us in the fun of modeling and displaying a scale interpretation of your favorite armor mishap at the big show in Dayton this coming May. Looking forward to sharing a good chuckle at someone else's misfortune!
AMPS Judging Principles
AMPS created a unique system to both judge the model and honor the modeler for artistic achievement and historical accuracy. It is a peer evaluation and mentoring and not a performance critique by experts. The system groups modelers that have similar skill levels and talents and rates the model in relation to the ability of the modeler rather than against the work of another modeler. The skill levels are Junior, Basic, Intermediate, Advanced and Master.
Each model is reviewed and evaluated on its own merits and never compared to another one. Established criteria determine the scoring of the model and qualify the modeler for Bronze, Silver and Gold awards. Each model is judged by a team of judges that score the model independently and the lowest score among the team is dropped. Constructive feedback is provided that sets a path to becoming a better, more skilled modeler.
Entry Fees
Directions
Vendors Attending the Show
Raffle Donors
Other Hotels
The Hope Hotel is now fully booked for the show dates. Search for other local hotels.
Local Attractions
Make your trip to Dayton a great time for the whole family! There's plenty to see and do here in the Birthplace of Aviation for all ages and interests.
National Museum of the US Air Force
America's Packard Museum
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
Cincinnati Reds
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
Dayton Performing Arts
Dayton Visitors and Convention Bureau
Greene County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Kings Island
Scene 75 (Indoor Amusement Park)
Young's Jersey Dairy (Homemade Ice Cream and Family Fun)
About AMPS
The Armor Modeling & Preservation Society
