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Aberdeen, Maryland 1995: The Last Battles of WW2 1996: Near Misses

Havre de Grace, Maryland 1997: The Road to Jerusalem

1998: 1968, The Year of the Monkey 1999: A Century of Armored Infantry

2000: Little Wars 2001: UN Peacekeeping Missions

2002: Desert Warfare 2003: Korea 1950-1953

2004: Engineering & Recovery Vehicles 2005: Reconnaissance Vehicles

Hubbard, Ohio 2006: Winter Warriors

Havre de Grace, Maryland 2007: Fish Tanks

Auburn, Indiana 2008: Prototypes & One-offs

Havre de Grace, Maryland 2009: Last In The Line

Auburn, Indiana 2010: Bought & Forgot

Fredericksburg, Virginia 2011: Marine Armor

Auburn, Indiana 2012: Flack n Ack-Ack

Atlanta, Georgia 2013: Civil Warriors

Fredericksburg, Virginia 2014: Tanks On Film

The AMPS International Convention


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Registration Vendor/Contest Training/Judging Training Training Training

Lobby Ballroom Pat Henry Rm Palm Rm Commonwealth Rm Hospitality Suite

5pm

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6pm

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7pm

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8pm

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A M P S 2 0 1 4 - T H U R S D A Y, A P R I L 3

Ramrod Meeting

6pm - 7pmField Judge

Certification

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Table Captain

Certification

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Judging Shift 1

6:30pm - 8:30pm

ACJ Meeting

5pm - 6pm

Vendors & Model

Displays Open

to Public

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Model Entry for

Pre-Registrants

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Visit the AMPS website and youll nd its agathering point for armor modelers like you. Find anarmor modeling chapter or show that is local to you.Read through the discussion groups to learn moreabout modeling and military vehicles. Search for avehicle photo or learn all about the AMPS modeljudging system. Our huge database of model kitreviews, both full and rst look builds, is one of thelargest on the internet and theyre all done by AMPSmembers. In addition to kit reviews, there are tool,book, paint and accessory reviews and tests. Checkit out!

The Armor Modeling and Preservation Society, Inc.,

or AMPS, was founded in 1993 and functions as a

modeling club whose purpose is to foster knowledge

and appreciation of the history of armored vehicles,

through examination of preserved examples locatedin both museums and private collections and in minia-

ture through modeling.

AMPS membership includes the publication Boresight,

access to the members only area of AMPS website,

www.amps-armor.org, and voting rights at the

annual meeting, among other privileges.

Membership rates:

AMPS MembershipPO Box 543

Elkton, MD 21922-0543

1 Year 2 Years 3 Years

Continental US: $30 $55 $80

Canada/Mexico: $35 $65 $95

All other: $40 $75 $110

www.amps-armor.org


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Registration Vendor/Contest Judging Seminars Training Training

Lobby Ballroom Pat Henry Rm Fredericksburg Rm Palm Rm Hospitality Suite

8am

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* After the AGM concludes -10pm: The AMPS 2014 Welcome Social (food is served). In the Fredericksburg Room.

Seminar A

Seminar B

Seminar C

Seminar D

Judging Shift 3

11am - 1pm

Judging Shift 4

1pm - 3pm

Judging Shift 5

3pm - 5pm

Judging Shift 6

5pm - 7pm

A M P S 2 0 1 4 - F R I D A Y, A P R I L 4

* 1:30pm-2:30pm: AMPS South Meeting with 2nd VP Mike Petty. In the Commonwealth Room.

* 7:30pm-8:30pm: The AMPS Annual General Meeting (AGM), all members encouraged to attend. Business of the society is discussed and voted

on, future convention sites are announced. In the Palm room.

Judging Shift 2

9am - 11am

Diorama/Vignette

9:30am - 10:30am

Open for

All Registrants

9am - 6pm

Vendors & Model

Displays Opento Public

9am - 6pm

Field Judge8am - 9:30am

Seminar A: Scale Model Photography

Friday, 10am - 11am with John Robinson, AMPS BoresightEditorHave you ever put long hours into your model only to be disappointedby your photos or dont know what you can do to make your photosbetter? Learn simple steps that improve your results, nd out moreabout different cameras and get tips on setting up a home studio formodel photography.

Seminar B: U.S. Armor Camouage and Markings, WWIIFriday, 12pm - 1:30pm with Jim Mesko

Jim will explain to the audience the how and why of U.S. markingsduring World War II. Jim has done a tremendous amount of researchin this area and he will share lots of great information you probablynever knew!

Seminar C: U.S. Small Arms in WWII

Friday, 2pm - 3pm with Tom LaemleinTom will talk about the development of infantry repower during thewar, its growth at an exponential rate and some of the most uniqueand inuential weapons of the period. Myths will be debunked andquestions answered with visual accompaniment from his large selec-tion of photos.

Seminar D: Armor Modeling TechniquesFriday, 4pm - 5pm with Steve ZalogaSteve is a superb armor modeler as well as a leading armor/military

historian. He will share with participants his many techniques thathave earned him accolades in the armor modeler world for manyyears. If you want to improve your skills as an armor modeler this is amust see seminar, full of tips and techniques.


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Join the Crew by serving as a judging volunteer fora minimum of two shifts and you get the exclusive

black crew shirt free (see Mike Petty for details).

The grey shirt is available for purchase at the Rafe

table, located next the vendor ballroom.

Rafe Pulls

Friday:

10:00am. 12:00pm, 2:00pm and 4:00pm

Saturday:

10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm and 3:00pm

Ballroom Vendor layout

BALLROOM VENDORS TABLE

AFV Quarter Scale Store 73

Ampersand Publishing 33

Armand Bayardi 5-6

Armor Plate Press 40-42

Challenger-N-Scale 51-53

Chesapeake Model Designs 54-58

CRM Hobbies 1-4

David Doyle 67-71

Doug Carl 7-9

Dr. Mike's Glue 32

Fire House Hobbies (Sat. only) 47-50

Horners Hobbies 30-32

Hussar Hobbies 24-26

Jaguar Models 60

Larry's Legions 34-39

Legend Productions-USA 79-81

Bill Malick 31

Merit International (AFV Club) 59

Micro World Games, LLC 82-88

MIG Productions USA 13

Rare Plane Detective (Fri. only) 47-50

Panzerwrecks 30

Rick Carlile Military Books 21-23

S & J Hobbies 14-20

Squadron 61-66

TankVideo.com (Rich Isner) 74

Thachweave Products 72

Tiger Productions Diorama Products 10-12

Unique Master Models-UMM USA 27-29

Wanamaker Hobbies 75-78

Wespe Models 43-46

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Hosting an AMPS convention

takes tremendous time and

effort from volunteers. There

are countless tasks, emails,

phone calls and planning

meetings that take place

behind the scenes for over

a year. The volunteers

that brought many talents

and experience to the team made it possible to do

almost anything. I am very grateful we had such

dedication for this show. These guys really deservethe thanks for all the hard work this past year.

Ashley Abernathy - Chairman

2014 AMPS International Convention

Special thanks and appreciation go to the follow-

ing people for their help, support and advice:

Chuck Aleshire and Eric Rains. Thanks Cookie Sewellfor the generous rafe donations! We also thank

AMPS South Central South Carolina for the signs from

last year that were repurposed for this show.

Diorama Displays are in the

Governors Room

The AMPS 2014 International Convention Team:

Tony Abbott Rafe

Rod Bell Webmaster, registration, scoring

Frank Blanton Promotions, rafe

Mark Corbett Registration

Tom Faith Treasurer

Rebecca Hettmansperger Rafe

Zach Hudson Security

Glen Martin Vendors, sponsors, category signs

Mike Petty Chief Judge

John Robinson Artwork, printing, loose ends

Dave Vickers Seminars, local promotion, hospitalityBob Walls Vendors

Chuck Willis Promotions

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MODEL DISPLAY

MODEL DISPLAY

MODEL DISPLAY

MODEL DISPLAY


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Palm

Second Floor

GuestRooms

HotelLobby

Second Floor

GuestRooms

Ledos Pizza

& Pasta

Shannons

Bar & Grill

Commonwealth

Lobby

Start Here

First Floor

GuestRooms

JudgingRestrooms

Outdo

orPatio

ModelDisplays

Vendors

Raffle

Ramrod

Presidential Ballroom

Governors

Patrick Henry

Lobby

Dioramas

FredericksburgBallroom

Whats on Level Three

In the Fredericksburg Ballroom:Seminars (Fri & Sat) and the AwardsCeremony (Sat).

The Fredericksburg Ballroom is abovethe hotel check in desk. Next to the

desk, take the stairs upward.The AMPS 2014 Welcome Social

Whats on Level One

Model Displays & Vendors are in the Presidential Ballroom.

Dioramasare in the Governors Room.

Enter your models for Judging in the Lobby at the Ramrodtables.

Model Judgingtakes place in the Patrick Henry Room.

Rafeprizes are drawn in the Lobby.

Whats on Level Two

Start the Convention byvisiting the Business CenterLobby to pay your entrancefee, get your registrationpackage and renew or startyou AMPS membership.

Visit the hotels check indesk to get keys to your

room.

Judges Training and Certi-cation(Thu & Fri) are in the Commonwealth Room (behindthe Registration tables) & the Palm Room (accessed throughthe hallway next to the hotel check in).

The AMPS General Meeting (Fri).

AMPS South meeting (Fri) in the Commonwealth Room.

Braille Scale meeting (Sat) in the Commonwealth Room.


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Registration Vendor/Contest Seminars Judging

Lobby Ballroom Fredericksburg Room Pat Henry Room

8am

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9am

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10am

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11am

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12pm

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1pm

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2pm

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4pm

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5pm

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6pm

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A M P S 2 0 1 4 - S A T U R D A Y, A P R I L 5

Open for

All Registrants

9am - 12pm

Awards Ceremony5pm - 7pm

Judging Shift 7

8:30am - 10:30am

Judging Shift 8

10:30am - 12:30pm

Judging Shift 9

12:30pm - 2:30pm

Best of Judging

2:30pm - 4:30pm

Seminar G

Vendors & Model

Displays Opento Public

9am - 3pm

Seminar H

Seminar E

Seminar F

* 1:30pm-2:30pm: Braille Scale Modeling Meeting in the Commonwealth Room

Seminar E: History and Development of the LVTSaturday, 9:30am - 10:30am with Beth CrumleyBeth is a reference historian with the U.S. Marine Corps HistoryDivision and will explain how the rst LVTs were designed and give acomprehensive talk on their further development and use in the Pacicghting of World War II.

Seminar F: The Capture of Saddam HusseinSaturday, 11am - 12pm with U.S. Army Colonel Jim Hickey

Col. Hickey was directly involved in the operations that ultimatelyresulted in capturing the most wanted man in Iraq, Saddam Hussein.Get a rsthand account of how it all went down in one of the mostmemorable and historic events of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Seminar G: USMC Tanks in the Battle of Fallujah, IraqSaturday, 12:30pm - 1:30pm with Lieutenant Colonel RobBodischLt. Col. Bodisch commanded a company of Marine M1A1s during thesecond battle of Fallujah. Rob will explain why Fallujah was important,how the Marines attacked it and show you the many pictures taken byhis tank crews as the ghting unfolded.

Seminar H: Model Stowage Techniques

Saturday, 2pm - 3pm with Frank BlantonDo you struggle trying to gure out what you are going to put on theback of that Sherman or panzer? Frank will share many techniques tomake some great looking stowage.


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Chuck Aleshire

Mr. & Mrs. WilliamAleshire

AMPS Central SouthCarolina

AMPS Central Virginia

AMPS Chicagoland

AMPS North Florida

Ampersand PublishingCo., Inc.

Armand Bayardi

Armor Plate Press

John Charvat

CRM Hobbies

Challenger-N-Scale

Chesapeake Model Designs

Mike Del Vecchio

Doug Carl David Doyle

Dr. Mikes Glue

Firehouse Hobbies

Horners Hobbies

Hussar Hobbies

Jaguar Models

Larrys Legions

Legends Productions-USA

Mig Productions USA

North East Ohio AMPS

Jeffrey Nelson

Pete Gay Mike Petty

Rare Plane Detective

Rick Carlile Military Books

S & J Hobbies

Sooner AMPS

Tidewater Regional AMPS

Tankvideo.com

Thachweave ProductsTiger Productions Diorama Products

Unique Master Models (UMM)

WarWheels.net Wespe Models

Chuck Willis

Thanks to everyone for

being with us on our 20th

convention, especially our

vendors and sponsors!

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