Saturday, November 1st, 2025
At the Hickman High School Event Center in Columbia, MO, USA
"Truman" Award: Annual Group Build Invitational:
1/35th Sherman Tank, any variant, any manufacturer
(Group Build participation is optional.)
MODEL CATEGORIES
Juniors Age 16 and Under, All Scales -- JUNIOR MODELERS : Class 101 -- 5 models
1st - Arthor Kronkowski -- "Basilisk"
2nd - Jacob Smith -- "Triceratops"
3rd - Leo Hartman -- "Lemon Russ"
Aircraft, Smaller than 1/72nd -- AIRCRAFT: Class 201 -- 5 models
1st - Chris Lundroft -- "B-2"
2nd - Jerrod Booth -- "E-7A Wedgetail RAAF"
3rd - Larry Mann -- "E-2C Hawkeye"
Prop Aircraft, 1/72 Scale -- AIRCRAFT: Class 202 -- 16 models
1st - JB Kim -- "PBY Catalina"
2nd - Will Yungeborg -- "CA.311"
3rd - David Smith -- "F6F Hellcat"
Jet Aircraft, 1/72nd Scale -- AIRCRAFT : Class 203 -- 8 models
1st - JB Kim -- "F-14A"
2nd - Jonathan Larson -- "F4E Vietnam War"
3rd - Alan Millsap -- "F20 Tiger Shark"
Prop Aircraft, 1/48th Scale -- AIRCRAFT : Class 204 -- 18 models
1st - JB Kim -- "F-4F3 Wildcat"
2nd - Chris Lindloff -- "P47 Thunderbolt"
3rd - Larry Mann - "B-339C Buffalo"
Jet Aircraft, 1/48th Scale -- AIRCRAFT : Class 205 -- 9 models
1st - Chris Lindolf -- "F4B Phantom"
2nd - JB Kim -- "KF-5F"
3rd - Will Yungeberg -- "F-80C"
Aircraft, Larger than 1/48th Scale -- AIRCRAFT : Class 206 -- 4 models
1st - Stuart Malone -- "Junker DI"
2nd - Nick Krehbill -- "Corsair"
3rd - Jonathan Larson -- "M-163"
Miscellaneous Aircraft, All Scales -- AIRCRAFT : Class 207 -- 1 model
1st - Jarrod Booth -- "Westland Sea King"
2nd - NA
3rd - NA
Aircraft Basic Kit Build, All Scales -- AIRCRAFT : Class 208 -- 7 models
1st - Chris Lindloff -- "F-15"
2nd - JB Kim -- "F3-F2"
3rd - Steve Speiser -- "C-118"
Armor Smaller than 1/35 Scale -- MILITARY : Class 301 -- 3? models
1st - Terry Barrou -- "M5A1"
2nd - JB Kim -- "M8"
3rd - Alan Millsap -- "Jagdtiger"
Allied Armor 1945 and Earlier, 1/35 Scale -- MILITARY : Class 302 -- 3? models
1st - Rusty Ratliff -- "Sherman"
2nd - Terry Barrow -- "M36 Jackson"
3rd - Curt Cayemberg -- "M4A4 Sherman"
Axis Armor 1945 and Earlier, 1/35 Scale -- MILITARY : Class 303 -- 3? models
1st - Mike Kellner -- "Tiger I"
2nd - Larry Mann -- "Tiger II"
3rd - Kang Xiong -- "Panzer III"
Armor 1946 to Present, 1/35 Scale -- MILITARY : Class 304 -- 3? models
1st - Larry Mann -- "STRV 103B"
2nd - David Smith -- "T-55 Enigma"
3rd - Mike Kellner -- "M51 Super Sherman"
Jeeps, Halftracks, Soft Skins, All Scales -- MILITARY : Class 305 -- 3? models
1st - Nick Kiehbiel -- "M109A3 Shop Van"
2nd - Curt Cayemberg -- "232 A-Rad Armored Car"
3rd - Larry Mann -- "M977 Hemtt"
Artillery, All Scales -- MILITARY : Class 306 -- 3 models
1st - Nick Krehbiel -- "Priest A14"
2nd - David Smith -- WESPE"
3rd - Larry Mann -- "88mm Flak"
Miscellaneous Military, All Scales -- MILITARY : Class 307 -- 1 model
1st - David Smith -- "E-10"
Military Basic Kit Build, All Scales -- MILITARY : Class 308 -- 5 models
1st - Richard Sliwka -- "LSM-210"
2nd - Marion Morris -- "KV-2"
3rd - Alan Millsap -- "Type 16"
Domestic Automotive, Smaller than 1/20 Scale -- AUTOMOTIVE : Class 401 -- 9 models
1st - Wes Salazar -- "1969 Chevelle"
2nd - Frank Holsberg -- "1962 Chevy Bel Aire"
3rd - Tim O'Connor -- "1940 Ford Convertible"
Foreign Automotive, Smaller than 1/20 Scale -- AUTOMOTIVE : Class 402 -- 7 models
1st - Ken Riley -- "Lamborghini Sian"
2nd - Dave Roeder -- "1968 VW"
3rd - Scott Adams -- "1966 VW Beetle"
Racing Automotive, Smaller than 1/20 Scale -- AUTOMOTIVE : Class 403 -- 30 models
1st - Ken Riley -- "Toyota Yaris Kamikaze Street Version"
2nd - Ron Ellebracht -- "1965 Chevrolet S-10"
3rd - Kenneth Gossand -- "Interstate Batteries Funny Car"
Custom Automotive, Smaller than 1/20 Scale -- AUTOMOTIVE : Class 404 - 35 models
1st - Wes Salazar -- "1959 El Camino"
2nd - Ron Ellebracht -- "1961 Ford Galaxy"
3rd - Alyn Loya -- "Ford Sedan"
Automotive, 1/20 Scale and Larger -- AUTOMOTIVE : Class 405 -- 10 models
1st - Ken Riley -- "Arrow McLaren 2024 Indy Car"
2nd - Kenneth Gossard -- "Whipple McCullouch Cuda Funny Car"
3rd - Chris Lovender -- "Drag Car"
Commercial Trucks, Rescue, Service Vehicles, All Scales -- AUTOMOTIVE : Class 406 -- 13 models
1st - Garry Lazear -- "1937 Ford Delivery Van"
2nd - Dave Roeder -- "1972 Chevy C-30 Ram Truck"
3rd - Bill Carter -- "Mack DM 800"
Motorcycles, All Scales -- AUTOMOTIVE : Class 407 -- 1 model
1st - Scott Adams -- "Honda RC 110"
2nd - NA
3rd - NA
Miscellaneous Automotive, All Scales -- AUTOMOTIVE : Class 408 -- 10 models
1st - Dave Raeder -- "1950 Porsch Tractor"
2nd - Alyn Loya -- "Whimsical Speedster"
3rd - Jerry Peters -- "Nisaan"
Automotive Basic Kit Build, All Scales -- AUTOMOTIVE : Class 409 -- 14 models
1st - Ron Ellebracht -- "1963 Chevy Impala SS"
2nd - Vern Lyon -- "Asphalt Modified"
3rd - Scott Adams -- "1968 Corvette L88"
Figures, Historical, 54mm and Smaller -- FIGURES : Class 501 -- 4 models
1st - Rusty Ratliff -- "Rough Rider"
2nd - Adrian Paladi -- "Tank Hunter"
3rd - Ryan Kraukowski -- "English Sea Dog"
Figures, Historical, 55mm and Larger -- FIGURES : Class 502 -- 7 models
1st - Sara Ratliff -- "Knight Templar"
2nd - Brett Avants -- "Continental Infantryman"
3rd - John McCrady -- "English Man At Arms"
Figures, Science Fiction -- FIGURES : Class 503 -- 29 models
1st - Brett Avants -- "Sons of Medusa"
2nd - Ryan Krankowski -- "Red Mallaway Grenadier"
3rd - John McCrady -- "Ursula Creed"
Figures, Fantasy -- FIGURES : Class 504 -- 16 models
1st - Sara Ratliff -- "St.George and the Dragon"
2nd - Scott Wadyko -- "Dwarf Lord"
3rd - Will Yungeberg -- "Snail Knight"
Sailing Ships, All Scales -- NAUTICAL : Class 601 -- 1 model
1st - Matt Hoeckelman -- "Greek Warship"
2nd - NA
3rd - NA
Ships 1/350th and Larger -- NAUTICAL : Class 602 -- 5 models
1st - Kang Xiong -- "IJN Heavy Cruiser"
2nd - Richard Sliwka -- "USS Crooner"
3rd - Larry Mann -- "German Type VIIC UBoat"
Ships Smaller than 1/350th -- NAUTICAL : Class 603 -- 5 models
1st - Dave Roeder -- "1944 IJN Light Cruiser KISO"
2nd - Richard Sliwka -- "USS Monitor"
3rd - David Smith -- "Kursk"
Real Space, All Scales -- OUTER SPACE : Class 701 -- 2 models
1st - Pennington -- "X-15"
2nd - Larry Mann -- "Voyager"
3rd - NA
Science Fiction, All Scales -- OUTER SPACE : Class 702 - 23 models
1st - Chris Lindloff -- "Razor Crest"
2nd - Alan Hoitman -- "Not Listed"
3rd - Steve Rosario -- "Orion Space Clipper"
GUNDAM, Mecha, Mech, All Types -- OUTER SPACE: Class 703 -- 7 models
1st - Curt Cayamberg -- "MAK Blue 6"
2nd - JB Kim -- "RX-178"
3rd - Vern Lyon -- "MAK Melusine"
Dioramas All Themes, All Scales -- DIORAMAS : Class 801 -- 13 models
1st - Larry Leeda -- "USS Monitor"
2nd - Tim O'Conner -- "Wright Flyer"
3rd - Brian Llyod -- "Ukranian DoubleTap"
Scratch-Built, All Types, All Scales -- SCRATCH-BUILT : Class 901 - 8 models
1st - Alyn Loya -- "Engine Dyno"
2nd - Dave Roeder -- "1927 Keibler Farm Truck"
3rd - Brian Llyod -- "Klingon Bat'Leth"
Miscellaneous, All Types, All Scales -- MISCELLANEOUS : Class 902 -- 8 models
1st - Matt Hoeckelman -- "Al's General Store"
2nd - Larry Mann -- "Triceratops"
3rd - William Bower Leet -- "Miyazaki Tank"
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AWARDS
Category Awards
Every category has its own 1st Place, 2nd Place, and 3rd Place awards. These awards are chosen by the judges. Category awards are done on a "No Sweeps" basis. This means that if your model wins (for example) 1st place in category 402, you cannot also receive 2nd or 3rd in category 402.
Best in Class: Aircraft Champion
Best out of all the Aircraft categories. This award is chosen by the judges.
Sponsored by: CMSM
Best in Class: Military Champion
Best out of all the Military categories. This award is chosen by the judges.
Sponsored by: CMSM
Best in Class: Automotive Champion
Best out of all the Automotive categories. This award is chosen by the judges.
Sponsored by: CMSM
Best in Class: Figures Champion
Best out of all the Figures categories. This award is chosen by the judges.
Sponsored by: CMSM
Best in Class: Ships Champion
Best out of all the Ships categories. This award is chosen by the judges.
Sponsored by: CMSM
Best in Class: "Best of the Rest" Champion
Best out of all the following categories: Juniors, Space, Dioramas, and Miscellaneous. This award is chosen by the judges.
Sponsored by: CMSM
"Truman" Award: Annual Group Build Invitational -- 1/35th Sherman Tank, any variant, any manufacturer
A pre-selected model subject for each year. All models for the Annual Group Build subject will be judged for an additional award. Participation in the Truman Award is optional. If you want your model considered for the Truman Award, write "TRUMAN" along the side border of your model entry sheet.
Sponsored by: CMSM
People's Choice Trophy
Every contestant will receive a voting slip. Write down the contestant number and the entry number for the entry you feel is the best in the whole show. Drop the voting slip in the box in the Contest Area. This award is selected by the participating modelers at the show.
Sponsored by: Sunrise Optimist Club in Columbia, Missouri
Best of Show Trophy
This trophy goes to the entry the judges determine is the best of the show for this year!
Sponsored by: CMSM
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