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ASMS Annual Show & Contest
The Austin Scale Modeler's Society hosts an annual model show
and contest - "The Capitol Classic".
The theme for this year's contest is "250th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corp". Any entry representing a subject that was used by or related to the USMC is eligible
to win the theme award.
Want to help out?
We always need more volunteers to help with the show! You can help us with set up, judging, registration, and other things.
Please contact the ASMS Show Coordinator if you are interested.
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Austin Scale Modelers Society 2025 "Capitol Classic"
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| WHERE: |
Williamson County Expo Center
5350 Bill Pickett Trail, Taylor TX
Click
here for map and directions.
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| WHEN: |
Saturday, November 8, 2025
8:30AM - 5:00PM
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General Admission (Non-Contestant):
$5.00, Children 12 and under FREE
Contest Fees (Includes Admission):
- Seniors: (18 & over) $12.00 for the first model, $3.00
for each additional model
- Juniors: (17 & under) $5.00 for the first model, $1.00
for each additional model
Display Tables will be available for models not eligible for competition.
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Show Schedule:
| 7:00AM - 9:00AM |
Vendor Setup |
| 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
Open to Public |
| 9:00AM - 12:30PM |
Model Registration |
| 10:00AM - 2:00PM |
Make & Take |
| 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
Judging |
| 4:30PM - 5:30PM |
Awards Ceremony |
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Make & Take Program: We will have models for children ages 12 and under to assemble at the show, and staff will
be on hand to help with and supervise the construction. Participation is free, while supplies last. Children must
be accompanied by a parent.
Special Awards:
The following Special Awards will be presented at this year's show. (Additional special awards will be announced here soon!)
Want to sponsor an award? Contact the ASMS Show Coordinator for more information.
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Show Theme 2025 "250th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corp" Award
Any entry representing a subject that was used by or related to the USMC is eligible
to win the theme award.
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Judges Best of Show Award
The best model overall as chosen by the show judges.
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"Best of Category" Awards
The best model is each major category.
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Road Less Traveled Award
For most unusual or hardest to build aircraft subject.
In Memory of Phil "Bondo" Brandt |
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Best Warhammer Subject
For the best Warhammer/W40K model.
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Best Air Defense Weapon
Best model of an Air Defense weapon.
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Star Fleet Commendation Award
Best model of a Star Trek subject, any series.
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The Rebel Scum Award
This Isn't the Award You're Looking For. For the best model of a Star Wars subject.
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Best Engine
Best depiction of an engine in a model.
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Best Pickup Truck
Best depiction of a pick up - any make, model, or year.
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Best American Muscle Car
Best model of a muscle car.
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Best Century Series USAF Fighter
Best model of an F-10x Figher (e.g. F-100, F-101, etc.).
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Best Strategic Bomber
Best model of a strategic bomber, any era or nation.
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Best U.S. Civil War Subject
Best model of a Civil War related subject.
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Most Humerous
The Humor in Modeling Award.
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The N.I.C.E. Award
Awarded for Not In Competition Excellence.
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Previous Contest Information
Interested in what happened at past ASMS contests? Here are a few
links for you.
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