Show News

IT'S SHOW TIME!!!

Well... Almost.

The show is less than 2 weeks away. So here's an update on everything you need to know.

If this doesn't answer all your questions, please let us know.

-Brianna Childres

Show Info:

Date: Sept 24
Registration: 9a-12p
Awards: 4:30p (approx)
Venue: Statehouse Convention Center - Ballroom
Address: 101 E. Markham St., Little Rock, AR, 72201

Parking:

Deck: Statehouse Parking Deck
Location: 201 Main St, Little Rock, AR 72201

*Bring ticket to registration desk to be validated and only pay $5 for all day!

Registration:

Adult - $10 for one (1) and $2 for each additional model
Juniors (13-18) - $4 for one (1) and $1 for each additional model
Kids (12 and under) - Free for the first one and $1 for each additional model

*IPMS Members get a discount!

Themes:

• Lawnie Wilson - Best Pacific Theater Subject
• Herman Hankin's Memorial - People's Choice Award
• Pvt. William A. "Andy" Long Memorial Award - Best U.S. Army
• 2016 Sproo-Doo Model Show Theme Award - "1960's"
• Wallace E. Hiatt - Best Pioneer American Award (Pre-1940 American Subject)
• Major General H. Lynn Wassell - Best Aircraft Award
• Scale Modelling World Award - Best US Marine Corp Subject
• Fellowship Award - Best Horror, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
• Noel Lawson "Best of the Best" Memorial Award - Best of Show
• Battle of the Champions - Special contest for entries no longer eligible for AMPS or IPMS shows (i.e., "Best of's"); Separate entry fee - all proceeds to go to Jacksonville Museum of Military History

Judging:

Our show is judged on a Gold, Silver, Bronze basis. Special Awards are then chosen from eligible gold medal recipients.

Battle of Champions:

Entries for this special award are separate from the general entries as this is a fundraiser. All proceeds from entries to this award will go to Jacksonville Museum of Military History. Donations will also be taken at the registration desk.

Entry Fee: $5 for 1 model, 3 models maximum

Model Eligibility: Must have won a special award at a contest* (Example: "Best of Category", "Best of Show", "Theme Award", etc.) or 1st/Gold at AMPS/IPMS Nationals.
*Modelers are encouraged to bring award to display with the model.

Judging: Winning model will be chosen by an outside IPMS and AMPS representative.