DownEastCon 2026 News
Online Pre-Registration for DownEastCon 2026
is OPEN!
Click HERE to register!
Check out the expanding list of vendors who will be
at DEC26 ==> HERE
DownEastCon 2026 Pre-Registration ends in only:
is OPEN!
Click HERE to register!
Check out the expanding list of vendors who will be
at DEC26 ==> HERE
DownEastCon 2026 Pre-Registration ends in only:
Vendor News
ECPM wants to thank all the vendors who will be attending DEC26, we are anxiously to browse your tables. Sadly we are at the limit on vendor space so if you would like to be put on the waiting list, please complete the forms on the Vendor Page.
Hotel Rooms are available for a discounted rate for DownEastCon 2026. Only 10 rooms are available so book quickly!
Click HERE for all the info.
Click HERE for all the info.
Our Next Meeting
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DEC 2026 is getting press -
Check out NEW Bern Live ! 
Hundreds of scale models from much of the central Atlantic regions will be on exhibit and competing in the Havelock Tourist and event center to celebrate America's 250th birthday. The competition centers around the theme of "Americana", innovation and inspiration. The region's best scale model builders will be going head to head for medals and trophies and the quality of these entries will astound the senses. This is a great family adventure and more information can be found at www.ecpmod.com. Tickets are $5.00 for a family of four at the door.
Check out the article - https://newbernlive.org/july-18-regional-scale-model-contest-at-havelock-p6597-227.htmnewbernlive.org/july-18-regional-scale-model-contest-at-havelock-p6597-227.htm
2026 AMPS Intl. Convention Update
When:
Thu Apr 16, 2026 to Sat Apr 18, 2026 Where: Century Center 120 Doctor M.L.K. Jr Blvd South Bend, IN 46601 Pre-Registration for the 2026 AMPS International Convention ends on Sunday April 12th. If you have not pre-registered by then, you will need to enter your model entries into one of the show computers when you arrive - we will not be accepting handwritten entry forms. Save yourself time; pre-register.
If you pre-register by April 12th, you will still be able to go into the system afterwards to modify your entries, remove entries or add new ones. You just need to pay the registration fee by April 12th. Please note. We are limiting the number of models a person can enter to 10 this year. To pre-register, please click this link: https://www.amps-armor.org/SiteShows/Registration/IntroRegister.aspx?sid=10135 If you are not planning to enter the contest, you can pre-pay your admission online. Click this link to pre-pay and avoid the line: https://www.amps-armor.org/SiteShows/Registration/IntroWalkin.aspx?sid=10135 
Alan Welch submitted this video about the demise of Airfix. Some very interesting information about them.
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Eastern Carolina Plastic Modelers is a registered IPMS chapter located in New Bern, NC. We build scale models and our meetings are free and open to visitors. If you build, or used to build, or would LIKE to build scale models of any subject, we welcome you to visit and/or join. There is a wealth of knowledge and experience we would love to share with you.
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Why We Build
Building a scale model freezes a moment in history. It preserves a time and a place and an event in a form you can hold in your hand. It's an aid and an incentive to learn about times past in a way that is not only easy to comprehend, but also enjoyable. It lets you not only revisit history, but rebuild it. |
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