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Contest and Show Schedule

  • 7:00 am - Open for Vendors
  • 9:00 am - Open for Registration
  • 11:00 am - First Raffle Drawing
  • 12:00 pm - Registration Closes
  • 12:00 pm - Second Raffle Drawing
  • 12:30 pm - Judges Meeting
  • 1:00 pm - Judging Starts
  • 1:00 pm - Third Raffle Drawing
  • 2:00 pm - Fourth Raffle Drawing
  • 3:00 pm- Raffle Redraw
  • 4:00 pm - Awards Ceremony
  • 5:00 pm - Show Ends

CALMEX XXXVII

2024_show_thumbnail.pngCalcasieu Model Exposition

Plastic Model Show & Contest

Saturday May 18,2024 | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

      West-Cal Arena & Events Center              401 Arena Road Sulphur, LA 70665

Plan now to come out to the IPMS/USA sanctioned show for a full day of some of the best scale models around! In addition to the model display and contest, there will also be raffles and a vendor area to help you get a head start on next years entries. Snacks and drinks will also be available on site.

"Well, It Looked Good on Paper" Theme Awards

bridge_fail.jpgSpecial contest theme awards will be given to the best military and civilian entries that meet IPMS/USA construction and finishing standards. To qualify for the show special theme award, build a model of any prototype or production subject that did not meet expectations, was unpopular or proved to be dangerous to the user.

Other Special Awards

  • Best Atlantis Model Kit (Instruction Sheet Required)

  • Best Camero

  • Best Ford Mustang

  • Best Kitbashed Gundham

  • Best M60 Tank

  • Best Model Built by a Veteran

  • Best Railroad Subject

  • Best WW2 American Bomber

  • Best Railroad Subject

Please remember that you have to log your special awards for each entry on the appropriate sheet located near the registration desk.

Good luck!

Join in on a meeting!

We meet at 9:00 am on the last Saturday of the month at  Westlake District 1.            1221 Sampson St. Westlake, LA 70669

All skill levels welcome!

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Contact Us

    S.W.A.M.P. President - Bob Leishman       For more information about our chapter or contest, please send us an email.

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