MOSS CON 2017
      On Saturday, June 17th, IPMS/MOSS hosted our 7th Annual Scale Plastic Model Show and Competition -- MOSS CON 2017 -- at the Branson Convention Center in the heart of historic downtown Branson, Missouri.
​​       41 modelers from Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Iowa, and Nevada entered 197 models into the competition!  12 vendors were selling at 26 vendor tables, and we had over 150 visitors throughout the day! 
​        We are continually grateful for all those who came out to participate in and support the show!  We look forward to seeing you at the IPMS Region 5 Regional Show -- MOSS CON 2018 here in Branson!

~ Check the Competition Results below! ~
First, we'd like to thank our Show Sponsors:
  • Branson Hobby Center
  • IPMS / Prison City Modelers
  • ​IPMS / Lakes Region Scale Modelers
  • ​IPMS / Great Plains
  • ​Paul Drinkall
  • ​Bob Grenier
  • ​Ron's Racing Collectibles
  • Finks Garage Resin Casting & Graphics
  • ​Kimberling City Plumbing, Inc. / Branson Plumbing LLC
  • HobbyTown USA
  • ​Michael Steenstra
  • ​Nick Kimes
  • ​Dusty Taylor
  • ​C&M Gearworks, Inc.
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Thanks to these companies for donating to our raffle:

Thanks to our MOSS CON 2017 Vendors:

Patrick Bare

Michael Steenstra

Mike Mangan

Red Frog Hobbies

http://www.redfroghobbies.com/

Dennis Sheldon

Mark Mahy

Branson Hobby Center

Les MacLaren
www.bransonhobbycenter.com/

Frank Holsburg

Virgil Stanbary

Greg Kittinger

Bobby Duggar

Competition Results: 
I1 Junior (Ages 12 to 17) - Sponsored by HobbyTown USA
1st: Grayson Pinson – 1:24 427 Cobra (accepted by Ken Leslie)
2nd: Dakota Leker – 1:250 Starship
J1 Youth (Under Age 12) - Sponsored by HobbyTown USA
1st: JoDee Pollock  - Revell 1:25 Kenworth W900
Honorable Mention: JoDee Pollock - AMT 1:25 1934 Ford
A1 Aircraft, 1:49 and smaller (all types, all eras)
1st: Greg Kittinger - Fujimi 1:72 F-14A Tomcat
2nd: Jim Bert - Tamiya 1:72 A6M2B Zero
3rd: Bill Loden - Italeri 1:72 SR-71 Blackbird
Honorable Mention: Greg Kittinger - Revell 1:72 MiG Foxhound
A2a Aircraft, 1:48 (Propeller, all eras) -
​                            Sponsored by IPMS/Lakes Region Scale Modelers
1st: Rick Edens - Accurate Miniatures TBF Avenger
2nd: Bill Loden - Minicraft Cessna 172
3rd: Frank Holsburg - Kinetic S-2E Tracker
Honorable Mention: James Planchock - Eduard Phalz DIII
A2b Aircraft, 1:48 (Jet, all eras) - Sponsored by Nick Kimes
1st: Alan Milsap - Revell F-84 Thunderjet
2nd: Frank Holsburg - Kitty Hawk F9F-8P Cougar
3rd: Tracy Sullivan - Tamiya Me 262
Honorable Mention: Frank Holsburg - F-100F Super Sabre
A3 Aircraft, 1/47 and larger (all types, all eras) -
​                                      Sponsored by IPMS/Great Plains
1st: Daryl Rhoades -1:32 British Mosquito
A4 Rotorcraft & Helicopters
1st:  Curtis Wheatley - 1:35 Bell H-13H
B1 Armor, Pre-1945 - Sponsored by Michael Steenstra
1st: Matt Bond - 1:35 French CHAR 2C
2nd: Ron Leker - 1:48 SU-122
B2 Armor, Post-1945
1st: Tracy Sullivan - 1:35 Paper Panzer
2nd: Jim Bert - 1:35 Syrian T-72
3rd: Daniel Tennison - 1:35 M-60 Patton
Honorable Mention: Matt Bond - 1:48 M4A3E8 Sherman
B3 Artillery - Sponsored by Paul Drinkall
1st: Daniel Tennison - 1:35 Krupp 420mm Big Bertha
2nd: Jim Bert - 1:35 Japanese Field Gun
3rd: Mona Hiatt - 1:16 Athens Cannon
C1a Military Softskins, Armed
1st: Matt Bond - Tamiya 1:48 M20 Armored Car
2nd:Curtis Wheatley - Tamiya 1:35 Dragon Wagon
3rd: Bob Hiatt - Tamiya 1:35 M3A2 Halftrack
C1b Military Softskins, Unarmed
1st: Daryl Rhoades - Tamiya 1:35 2 ½ ton truck with Bronco Piper Cub
2nd: Bob Hiatt - Tamiya 1:35 Rover 7 Ambulance
3rd: Bob Delaney - 1:72 Kubelwagen
D1 Automobiles, Street  - Sponsored by C&M Gearworks Inc
1st: Jim Martin - 1:24 Ferrari G12
2nd: Ken Leslie - 1:24 Nissan Cube
3rd: Roger Merideth - 1:25 1941 Willys Gasser
Honorable Mention: Kendall Spears - 1:24 CJ-7 Jeep
D2 Automobiles, Competition - Sponsored by Finks Garage
1st: Wes Campbell - Scratchbuilt 1:25 1959 Morris Mini Cooper Coupe
2nd: Jim Martin - 1:24 Martini Porsche 935
3rd: Kendall Spears - AMT 1:24 1966 Mustang Race Car
D3 Automobiles, Custom - Sponsored by Dusty Taylor
1st: Wes Campbell - 1:25 1937 Ford Truck
2nd: Ken Leslie - 1:25 1956 Ford Truck
3rd: Josh Pollock - Revell 1:25 1967 Chevelle
D4 Motorcycle 
1st: Ken Leslie - MPC 1:8 Honda 70 Trail
2nd: Gary Westervelt - Tamiya 1:12 Ducati 916
3rd: Darren Gloyd - Monogram 1:8 Tom Daniel’s Grim Reaper
D5 Commercial vehicles
1st: Josh Pollock - AMT 1:25 Mack DM600 with Trailer
2nd: Ken Leslie - AMT 1:24 Ford Tilt Cab
3rd: Kendall Spears - AMT 1:24 1925 Model T Ford Tractor
E1 Dioramas / Vignettes 
1st: Rick Knapp - 1:35 M-8 Armored Car
2nd: Bill Loden - 1:28 Fokker DR1
3rd: Daryl Rhoades - 1:48 Midway Avenger
Honorable Mention: Daryl Rhoades - 1:35 Operation Sea Lion
F1 Ships / Boats - Sponsored by Kimberling City Plumbing Inc. /    
​                                                                     Branson Plumbing LLC
1st – Bill Loden - Revell 1:72 Type IXC U505
2nd – Bob Hiatt - Trumpeter 1:350 KMS Z25
G1 Figures / Busts 
1st: Ron Leker - 28mm Games Workshop
2nd: Rick Edens - 1:16 USMC Chosen
3rd: Daryl Rhoades - 1:10 German Infantry WWI
H1 Sci-Fi - Sponsored by HobbyTown USA
1st: Ron Leker - 1:1000 Klingon Raptor
2nd: Ken Leslie - 1:6 Cylon Centurion
3rd: Daniel Tennison - 1:32 Belisarius Cawl
Honorable Mention: Alan Milsap - 1:72 TIE Fighter
K1 Miscellaneous
1st: Roger Merideth - AMT 1:25 Depth Charger
2nd: Bill Loden - Revell 1:72 Space Shuttle Discovery
3rd: Ken Leslie - Model A Engine
L1 Out of the Box
1st: Zack Martin - Revell 1:48 Stearman N2S-3
2nd: Jim Bert - Tamiya 1:72 A6M2B Zero
3rd: Matt Bond - Hobby Boss 1:48 T34/85
Honorable Mention: Virgil Stanbary - 1:24 Cobra Daytona Coupe

 MOSS CON 2017 Special Awards

      More than 100 years have passed since the outbreak of World War I.  To commemorate the sacrifices of so many Soldiers, and the technological advances brought about by this war, MOSS offered the The Great War: World War I 1914-1918 award.  Sponsored by IPMS/Prison City Modelers, this award was presented to Bill Loden for his Revell 1:24 Fokker DR 1. 
​      2017 marks the 75th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid and the Battle of Midway, both of which were significant turning points during World War II.  MOSS wanted to commemorate those events by offering the Turning Points 1942: Doolittle Raid / Battle of Midway award.  This award, sponsored by IPMS/MOSS member Bob Grenier (who was born in 1942), was presented to Greg Kittinger for his Hasegawa 1:72 SBD Dauntless. 
       The 1967: 50 years of Muscle Cars award, sponsored by Ron’s Racing Collectibles​, was presented to Josh Pollock for his Revell 1:25 1967 Chevelle.  ​
      All MOSS CON attendees are given a ballot to vote for the People's Choice award.  A total of six models had votes cast for consideration of this award, but the 2017 People’s Choice award, sponsored by IPMS/MOSS member Paul Drinkall​, was presented to Bob Hiatt for his Trumpeter 1:200 KMS Bismark.  
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​      The Best of Show award, sponsored by Branson Hobby Center​, was presented to Wes Campbell for his Revell and scratchbuilt 1:25 1937 Ford Truck.  ​

The Richard Carroll Memorial Award (RCMA)

      The first annual Richard Carroll Memorial Award was presented to Ken Leslie for his Monogram 1:8  1932 Ford Drag Car, which the judges determined would be right along with Richard's sense of humor in model building! 
This award is to honor the memory of our friend and fellow modeler, Richard Carroll, who passed away in July 2016.  The RCMA is awarded to the modeler whose model best represents Richard's style, taste, and model building preference.
​"Build what you want, the way you want to, and above all...have fun!"

 AROUND THE SHOW:

(This gallery unfortunately does not include all the models on display at the Show.)