High Plains Modelers

March Build-N-Bull
2025-03-15 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | The Ranch Events Complex, McKee 4H Building, 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland, CO, 80538, United States
Estes Park Meeting Room (McKee Building)
The meeting is on the THIRD Saturday this month!
Our “Build-N-Bull” meetings are when we bring our current projects for a few hours of shared building fun. Each person is responsible for bringing their own tools and model kit to work with.
Open to HPM Members and Visitors*. Modelers under 16 must have a parent or guardian present.

March Members Meeting
2025-03-25 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | The Ranch Events Complex, McKee 4H Building, 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland, CO, 80538, United States
Berthoud Meeting Room (McKee Building)

Monthly Meeting, Club Business, Announcements
Members Model Show-N-Tell
Club Auction
How To Clinic: Tomasz – Mask to Paint

Open to HPM Members and Visitors*. Modelers under 16 must have a parent or guardian present.

OPM Presents the Mile High Open
2025-03-29 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | Forney Museum of Transportation, 4303 Brighton Blvd., Denver, 80216, United States
Outcast Plastic Modelers
The Mile High Open is back for its second year, and this time it’s bigger and better! Enjoy the judged model car show set amongst the Forney Museum’s exhibit hall. Shop model kits, paint, 3D printed parts and more from our amazing vendors like ScaleFinishes and VCG Resins by Reese. Try your luck in our raffle and learn some new tips and tricks in our modeling seminars. Food trucks will be on site, and this year, 1 price gets you entry to the museum and unlimited model entries! This year’s theme is “75 Years of the Volkswagen Bus”
Entry Fees:
(Payable at the door)
Museum Entry + Unlimited Contest Entries + 2 Raffle Tickets + Entry to Seminars:
$23 – Standard Entry
$15 – Seniors (65+)
$5 – Kids (3-12)
Spectator Entry Only:
$15 – Standard Entry ($2 off normal museum pricing)
$5 – Seniors (65+) and Kids (3-12) ($4 off normal museum pricing)

Timber Dan Antique, Collectible, & Vintage Toy Show and Sale - Spring 2025
2025-04-05 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | The Ranch Events Complex, Pedersen Toyota Center, 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland, CO, 80538, United States
Thousands of Collectible, Vintage, and Antique Toys on display and for sale: Farm Toys, Die-cast Racing, Star Wars and Star Trek, Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Tonka, Large Pressed Steel, Tin Litho, Windup, Pedals, GI Joe, Cast Iron, Airplanes, Construction, Games, Scale Model Cars and Trucks, Dolls, Advertising, Promos, and more toys and other good stuff.
Admission – $5
Children 12 & under -FREE
Sponsored by the Loveland Lions Club as a fund-raiser.

CoMMiESFest 2025
2025-04-05 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W 6th Ave, Golden, CO, 80401, United States
CoMMiESFest 2025 will be returning to the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, in Golden, Colorado, on Saturday, April 5th, 2025. The theme will be “Your Tax Dollars at Work!” Come join The Party!
CoMMiESFest is the IPMS/CoMMiES annual contest. Almost a decade ago, (2015) we held our first regional contest. It was very well attended. We typically have 70 to 100 entrants, with upwards of 300 models. And of course the special CoMMiES flavor!
The upcoming (2025) CoMMiESFest is going to be held April 5th, 2025 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds–the birthplace of CoMMiESFest.

Rocky Mountain Train Show - Spring 2025
2025-04-05 09:00 - 2025-04-06 16:00 (America/Denver) | National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St., Denver, CO, 80216, United States
Visit the largest model train show west of the Mississippi River at the National Western Complex. Make it a day or a weekend of model railroading with 3 acres of model and toy trains of all scales. The show features more than 20 operating train layouts, 70+ vendors and 16+ manufacturers.
See classic and modern trains from American Flyer, Athearn, Atlas, Bachmann, Blackstone, Broadway Limited, Kato, LGB, Lionel, Marx, MTH, North American Railcar, Rapido and Walthers and more.
This is a great show for the young and the young at heart, whether you are just getting started in the hobby or a long-time scale modeler. Clinics and presentations, there is something for everyone at the show. See you there!

April Build-N-Bull
2025-04-12 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | The Ranch Events Complex, McKee 4H Building, 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland, CO, 80538, United States
Fort Collins Meeting Room (McKee Building)
Our “Build-N-Bull” meetings are when we bring our current projects for a few hours of shared building fun. Each person is responsible for bringing their own tools and model kit to work with.
Open to HPM Members and Visitors*. Modelers under 16 must have a parent or guardian present.

April Members Meeting
2025-04-29 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | The Ranch Events Complex, McKee 4H Building, 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland, CO, 80538, United States
Estes Park Meeting Room (McKee Building)

Monthly Meeting, Club Business, Announcements
Members Model Show-N-Tell
How To Clinic: George – Dioramas

Open to HPM Members and Visitors*. Modelers under 16 must have a parent or guardian present.

Rocky Mountain RepRap Festival 2025
2025-05-17 09:00 - 2025-05-18 16:00 (America/Denver) | The Ranch Events Complex, Pedersen Toyota Center, 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland, CO, 80538, United States
“RMRRF” brings the 3D Printing community, members, companies, and the public who may have never seen a 3D Printer or want to learn more about 3D Printing. 3D Printing can make our lives easier, being able to design and create products and useful items for home, work, car or anything else you are passionate about! Curiosity is part of human nature and this event brings all of it to you!

May Build-N-Bull
2025-05-17 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | The Ranch Events Complex, McKee 4H Building, 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland, CO, 80538, United States
Estes Park Meeting Room (McKee Building)
The meeting is on the THIRD Saturday this month!
Our “Build-N-Bull” meetings are when we bring our current projects for a few hours of shared building fun. Each person is responsible for bringing their own tools and model kit to work with.
Open to HPM Members and Visitors*. Modelers under 16 must have a parent or guardian present.
There are other events at The Ranch on this day. Make sure you register your vehicle license plate at the tablet in the lobby of the McKee Building to avoid a parking ticket.

May Members Meeting
2025-05-27 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | The Ranch Events Complex, McKee 4H Building, 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland, CO, 80538, United States
Berthoud Meeting Room (McKee Building)
Annual Kit Auction

Monthly Meeting, Club Business, Announcements
Members Model Show-N-Tell
How To Clinic: none due to the auction

Open to HPM Members and Visitors*. Modelers under 16 must have a parent or guardian present.

Centennial IPMS Annual 'Cheap Bastards' Auction
2025-05-28 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | CSPD Falcon Division, 7850 Goddard Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80920, United States
TIME – DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 PM – AUCTION STARTS @ 6:30 PM
ENTRY FEE – ONE MODEL KIT OR RELATED ITEM
Bring anything that is model related to be donated to the Auction Pile, all items donated and proceeds from the bidding will be donated to Centennial IPMS.
CASH or CHECK will be accepted as payment.
Event Venue
Falcon Police Station
7850 Goddard Street – CSPD Falcon Division, Colorado Springs, CO, United States, Colorado 80920
Event Cost:
Entry Fee is one model-related item to participate in the auction

Swap Meet Colpar's Hobby Town - Aurora
2025-06-07 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | Colpar’s HobbyTown Aurora, 1915 S Havana Street, Aurora, CO, 80014, United States
Colpar’s Hobby Town – Aurora
Tables $15
Call 303-341-0414 to reserve a table.

June Build-N-Bull
2025-06-14 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | The Ranch Events Complex, McKee 4H Building, 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland, CO, 80538, United States
Estes Park Meeting Room (McKee Building)
Our “Build-N-Bull” meetings are when we bring our current projects for a few hours of shared building fun. Each person is responsible for bringing their own tools and model kit to work with.
Open to HPM Members and Visitors*. Modelers under 16 must have a parent or guardian present.

June Members Meeting
2025-06-24 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | The Ranch Events Complex, McKee 4H Building, 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland, CO, 80538, United States
Berthoud Meeting Room (McKee Building)

Monthly Meeting, Club Business, Announcements
Members Model Show-N-Tell
How To Clinic: Larry – Airbrushing

Open to HPM Members and Visitors*. Modelers under 16 must have a parent or guardian present.

July Build-N-Bull
2025-07-05 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | The Ranch Events Complex, McKee 4H Building, 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland, CO, 80538, United States
Estes Park Meeting Room (McKee Building)
The meeting is on the FIRST Saturday this month!
Our “Build-N-Bull” meetings are when we bring our current projects for a few hours of shared building fun. Each person is responsible for bringing their own tools and model kit to work with.
Open to HPM Members and Visitors*. Modelers under 16 must have a parent or guardian present.

Art Hamstra, Unbuilt Model Kits Sale
2025-07-12 10:00 - 2025-07-13 16:00 (America/Denver) | CO
Via Martin Sagara of IPMS Denver Rob Wolf Chapter (https://www.facebook.com/ipmsdenverrobwolf):

Art Hamstra, a well-known Denver modeler, will be liquidating much of his large collection of unbuilt model kits during a special sale at his home in Lakewood (west Denver).

These are mostly higher quality kits such as:

Aircraft-all eras: Eduard, Tamiya, Hasegawa 1/144, 1/72, 1/48, 1/32 – plus Decals and a few Wingnut Wings kits
Armor: Tamiya and other newer manufactures 1/35
Ships: Tamiya and other newer manufacturers 1/700, 1/350
Autos: Tamiya, Hasegawa, Gunze, Monogram, Revell 1/24, 1/25

The sale will be held on Saturday, July 12 and Sunday July 13 from 10am to 4pm at Art’s house in Lakewood (west Denver)
NOTE: See e-mail from Randy Robinson in our club mailing list for Art’s Address.
Payment is PayPal or cash.
The kits are stored in two rooms with limited space so there may be a waiting line to view depending on how many people are there at any one time.

Union Pacific Big Boy Whistlestop in Greeley, CO
2025-07-17 10:00 - 12:01 (America/Denver) | Colorado Model Railroad Museum, 680 10th Street, Greeley, CO, 80634, United States
Southbound to Denver, Colorado
Big Boy stops in Greeley – Colorado Model Railroad Museum
The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 will be making two whistle-stops at the Colorado Model Railroad Museum in Greeley, Colorado, as part of a limited 2025 tour. The first stop will be on Thursday, July 17, between 11:30 a.m. and 12:01 p.m. MDT, and the second stop will be on Saturday, July 19, between 8:30 a.m. and 8:50 a.m. MDT. The locomotive will be traveling from Cheyenne, Wyoming to Denver, Colorado on July 17, and returning on July 19.
Detailed Schedule:
Thursday, July 17:
10:00 a.m. MDT: Departs Cheyenne, Wyoming.
11:30 a.m. – 12:01 p.m. MDT: Whistle-stop in Greeley, Colorado.
Arrival in Denver, Colorado.
Saturday, July 19:
8:30 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. MDT: Whistle-stop in Greeley, Colorado.
10:30 a.m. MDT: Arrives in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
There will be no public access to the locomotive in Cheyenne or Denver due to security and safety concerns, according to the Union Pacific Railroad.
Note: Parking will be limited, plan to arrive early.

In Memoriam: Shunsaku Tamiya
2025-07-18 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Denver) | CO

Union Pacific Big Boy Whistlestop in Greeley, CO
2025-07-19 08:00 - 08:50 (America/Denver) | Colorado Model Railroad Museum, 680 10th Street, Greeley, CO, 80634, United States
Northbound to Cheyenne, Wyoming
Big Boy stops in Greeley – Colorado Model Railroad Museum
The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 will be making two whistle-stops at the Colorado Model Railroad Museum in Greeley, Colorado, as part of a limited 2025 tour. The first stop will be on Thursday, July 17, between 11:30 a.m. and 12:01 p.m. MDT, and the second stop will be on Saturday, July 19, between 8:30 a.m. and 8:50 a.m. MDT. The locomotive will be traveling from Cheyenne, Wyoming to Denver, Colorado on July 17, and returning on July 19.
Detailed Schedule:
Thursday, July 17:
10:00 a.m. MDT: Departs Cheyenne, Wyoming.
11:30 a.m. – 12:01 p.m. MDT: Whistle-stop in Greeley, Colorado.
Arrival in Denver, Colorado.
Saturday, July 19:
8:30 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. MDT: Whistle-stop in Greeley, Colorado.
10:30 a.m. MDT: Arrives in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
There will be no public access to the locomotive in Cheyenne or Denver due to security and safety concerns, according to the Union Pacific Railroad.
Note: Parking will be limited, plan to arrive early.

July Members Meeting
2025-07-29 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | Poudre Fire Authority Station 10, 2067 Vermont Drive, Fort Collins, 80525, United States
LOCATION UPDATE! We will be meeting at the Poudre Fire Authority Station 10 meeting room, located in the basement of the building. Enter through the EAST side of the building.
Poudre Fire Station 10
2067 Vermont Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Take I-25 Exit 265 Harmony Road West
Turn Right (North) on S. Timberline Road
Turn Left (West) on Vermont Drive
Fire Station 10 will be on your left, parking beside the building on the East side (Timberline side).
No Food or Beverages are allowed in the meeting room.

The Ranch Events Complex is unavailable for July due to the Larimer County Fair. Please stay tuned for the announcement of an alternate venue/date/time.
Open to HPM Members and Visitors*. Modelers under 16 must have a parent or guardian present.

VIRTUAL MODEL EXHIBITION – MODELLERS WITHOUT BORDERS VMX25 [USA]
2025-08-01 00:00 - 2025-08-15 23:59 (America/Denver) | Virtual / Online
Modellers Without Borders Announces Inaugural Virtual Model Exhibition 2025 (VMX 25)
A Global, Inclusive Celebration of the Scale Modelling Hobby
June 1 — Modellers Without Borders (MWB), the international non-profit dedicated to building an inclusive and connected modelling community, is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever global online event: Virtual Model Exhibition 2025 (VMX 25).
VMX 25 invites scale modellers from around the world to showcase their work in a fully virtual format that reflects the hobby’s growth and diversity. Entrants may enter models in any of the exhibition’s eleven classes (future exhibitions may have more):

Aircraft
Armour
Automotive
Dioramas
Figures
Mecha
Railroad
Real Space
Sci-Fi
Ships
Wargaming Minis

Registration will open from August 1st until August 15th. Judging will occur after registration closes.
Registration is $10 USD, allowing each participant to enter up to five models. Builders can choose whether each model is evaluated, display-only, or both. Evaluations will use MWB’s skill-based system, which considers the modeller’s goals, experience, and craftsmanship. The system is designed to support growth, celebrate creativity, and recognize achievement across all skill levels — without comparison or competition. VMX 25 winners will receive unique Gold, Silver, or Bronze awards or certificates of Merit.
“VMX 25 is about bringing people together and celebrating the full spectrum of our hobby,” says Tim Holland, President of Modellers Without Borders. “Whether you’re building tanks, starships, or railcars, you’re part of a global community — creating smaller versions of bigger things — and this exhibition is your place to share that passion.”
As MWB’s first virtual event, VMX 25 is focused on creating a welcoming, accessible experience. Features include:

A curated, online model gallery viewable worldwide
Personalized, constructive evaluation for those who opt in
Opportunities to share and connect across modelling genres

VMX 25 will take place after registrations are complete. For updates, visit www.modellers.org and subscribe or follow Modellers Without Borders on social media.

IPMS/USA National Convention
2025-08-06 08:00 - 2025-08-09 20:00 (America/New_York) | Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA, 23666, United States
Welcome to Hampton and the 2025 IPMS/USA National Convention
The IPMS/USA National Convention returns to Hampton Roads, Virginia in 2025. This is the 5th time IPMS-Tidewater has hosted the national convention, and I’m happy to say we’re rested up from 2014, and ready to do it again.
If you attended our show in 2014, you’ll hopefully be happy to learn that we’re returning to the same venue, the Hampton Roads Convention Center in downtown Hampton Va. Hampton and the region, (known collectively as “Tidewater”) is a rich and diverse community steeped in history! If you have never visited, you’re in for a treat!
Stay tuned here for updates. Major updates will also be announced on the 2025 Convention Facebook page directing you here for all the details. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ipmsusanationals
We look forward to hosting you all and catching up with many of our extended IPMS friends and family. See you in August!
-Tom Jett
IPMS Tidewater
2025 IPMS/USA National Convention Chairman

Annual Colorado Crew Regatta
2025-08-16 08:00 - 2025-08-17 17:00 (America/Denver) | Fossil Creek Park, 5821 S Lemay Avenue, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
Download Flyer: Annual Colorado Crew Regatta
RC model ships sailing at Fossil Creek Park
Join us in Fort Collins, CO for the annual Colorado Crew model boat/ship regatta. You will be able to see radio control ships and learn about naval history. Ships will be sailing from 8am – 5pm on both Saturday and Sunday August 16-17, 2025. No cost for spectators.
The regatta will be held at Portner Lake in Fossil Creek Park – Fossil Creek Lake Pavillion #2.

August Build-N-Bull
2025-08-16 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | The Ranch Events Complex, McKee 4H Building, 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland, CO, 80538, United States

The Gundam Base Mobile USA Tour
2025-08-22 00:00 - 2025-08-24 23:59 (America/Denver) | Colpar’s HobbyTown Aurora, 1915 S Havana Street, Aurora, CO, 80014, United States
The Gundam Base Mobile USA Tour is landing at HobbyTown locations across the country—and you’re invited to experience the Gundam universe like never before.
Here’s what’s in store:
🛠️ Hands-on GUNPLA workshop
🤖 Demo the Gundam Card Game
😁 Strike a pose with AI photo ops
🎮 Try your hand at interactive gaming stations
✨ See exclusive models on display
📸 Snap a photo with the 6-foot Gundam Wing statue
🛍️ Shop limited-edition kits in the pop-up trailer
This is a can’t-miss event for any Gundam or Gunpla enthusiast. So, mark your calendar and join us for The Gundam Base Mobile USA Tour at HobbyTown!

August Members Meeting
2025-08-26 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | The Ranch Events Complex, McKee 4H Building, 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland, CO, 80538, United States

September Build-N-Bull
2025-09-13 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | The Ranch Events Complex, McKee 4H Building, 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland, CO, 80538, United States

Rails in the Rockies - Colorado's Premier Model Train Show
2025-09-20 09:00 - 2025-09-21 16:00 (America/Denver) | Estes Park Event Complex, 1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park, CO, 80517, United States
Rails in the Rockies is a premier model railroad show event developed and hosted by the Estes Valley Model Railroaders in Estes Park, Colorado.
It has been permanently moved to the last weekend of September.
$10/person, Children 12 and under FREE.
$20 max per family.

F.R.A.M. Front Range Auto Modelers - Colorado Springs
2025-09-22 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Gamer’s Haven, 5681 Academy Blvd N, Colorado Springs, CO, 80918, United States
F.R.A.M. is a small modeling club that is entirely focused on B & B (build and bull) and they’re always interested in new members and sharing our hobby.
They meet the 2nd and 4th Monday, 4:00 p.m. at Gamer’s Haven in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Contact Mark Rice for more information about F.R.A.M.
