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.)
CONTEST RESULTS
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
Stuart Malone -- "Junkers D.i"
Best in Class: Military Champion
Rusty Ratliff -- "Sherman"
Best in Class: Automotive Champion
Wes Salazar -- "1969 Chevelle"
Best in Class: Figures Champion
Sara Rafliff -- "St.George and the Dragon"
Best in Class: Ships Champion
Kang Xiong -- IJN Heavy Cruiser Myoko
Best in Class: "Best of the Rest" Champion
Larry Lebeda -- "USS Monitor"
"Truman" Award: Annual Group Build Invitational -- 1/35th Sherman Tank, any variant, any manufacturer
Rusty Ratliff -- "Sherman"
Sponsored by: Samson RC Hobby Shop
People's Choice Trophy
Sara Ratliff -- "St.George and the Dragon"
Sponsored by: Sunrise Optimist Club in Columbia, Missouri
Best of Show Trophy
Sara Ratliff -- "St.George and the Dragon"
Sponsored by: CMSM
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Thank You to our Vendors for 2025:
Tyrebeitter Models
Mark Twain Model Club
Show-Me Model Stash Builder
Crazy Marion