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.

WHAT:

Austin Scale Modelers Society 2025 "Capitol Classic"

WHERE:

Williamson County Expo Center
5350 Bill Pickett Trail, Taylor TX
Click here for map and directions.

WHEN:

Saturday, November 8, 2025
8:30AM - 5:00PM

COST:

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.

MORE:

Printable flyer with complete contest information
Complete Category & Rules Information Updated February 21, 2025
Special Gundam/Gunpla Judging Rules
IPMS National Contest Rules

Vendor information

8ft tables are available for $40.00 per table.

VENDOR FORM & CONTRACT

Please contact the ASMS Vendor Coordinator or call Vince Hutson directly at 650-400-3682 to request a table.

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

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.

Registration forms are available now!

Save time by downloading and completing your registration forms before you come to the show:

Registration Summary Form - Fill out one for each person entering a model into competition.
Model Registration Form - Fill out one for each model being entered into competition.

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.

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.

Judges Best of Show Award
The best model overall as chosen by the show judges.

"Best of Category" Awards
The best model is each major category.

More Special Awards will be announced soon!

Previous Contest Information

Interested in what happened at past ASMS contests? Here are a few links for you.