High Plains Modelers - High Plains Con XXXIV

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:tada: Get Ready for HIGH PLAINS CON 2025! :tada: Hosted by the High Plains Modelers – Northern Colorado’s IPMS/USA Chartered Chapter

:date: Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025 :round_pushpin: Location: The Ranch Events Center at Larimer County Fairgrounds, Loveland, CO

Step back in time with our special theme: The Fabulous ’50s – where fins were flashy, rockets were racing, and pop culture was booming. Whether you’re into aircraft, autos, figures, or fantasy builds, we’ve got a spot for you.

:hammer_and_wrench: Contest Entry Fees:

  • $15 gets you three judged model entries
  • Just $1 for each additional entry beyond that
  • Juniors (under 18): FREE!

:sparkles: Why Come?

  • Show off your craftsmanship in our friendly competition
  • Explore vendor tables packed with kits, tools, and treasures to grow your stash
  • Connect with fellow modelers who share your passion

Whether you’re a seasoned builder or just discovering the hobby, this is the place to spark inspiration and celebrate creativity.

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Was it packed? Did you have a good time? I’m really into these kinds of shows too — always so many cool models to check out!

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It hasn’t happened yet, so no, not yet.

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Are you in Colorado?

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Are you going to the show?

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No, I am in FL. I just looked here to see if there were any pictures and then saw the date.

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Nice! I am on the Colorado N. Eastern Plains! I am supposed to be on vacation to N. MI then, but if plans change I will be there!

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Where abouts in CO? And where in N. MI?

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Rural Morgan County, CO now. I am originally from N. Lower Peninsula. Family is stretched out between Jackson Area to Grayling area. Combination of Active Army, MI NG, and CO NG. I spent A LOT of time in Grayling, usually in Arty. Retired as a “Walking Warrant Officer” :rofl:

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My brother’s family are in Lansing, MI.

Well if you are still around in October, stop by and say hi.

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Is this the first year this event is being held? What is the expected scale?
Could you also tell me how many model suppliers will be exhibiting?

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This is the 34th annual show (took a year or two off for covid), The High Plains Modelers have been around for nearly 40 years now.

We have vendors tables but I can’t tell you who or how many have registered as a vendor as that is above my paygrade, lol. I do know that the vendor tables ring the whole room and that many have large collections of vintage kits, books, and other goodies for modelers. Last year there were over 250 models entered, and we had attendees from six states (i think). It’s a good show for being a “local” show.

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this is the first year that I can go so anybody else going look for me so i can try to put names to faces.

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I’ll be the guy with the long, white beard at the registration table sweating bullets to get everything entered into the database properly. Stop by and say hi.

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Will Do

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The show results have (finally) been loaded to our website, High Plains Con XXXIV: The Fabulous Fifties – High Plains Modelers there you can find winners lists and some pictures. There are also links to even more pictures in the article taken by one of our club members.

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