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Model Classic 2024
Saturday April 13, 2024
Model Classic 2023 After Action Report
NoVA Modelers IPMS is pleased to report that Model Classic 2023, our 18th consecutive annual event, was a great success. In addition to the 568 model entries by 121 entrants, we had over 730 guests visit the show. They were kept well entertained by 52 vendors, 3 guest authors and 6 exhibiting organizations. Thanks to many of these groups and individuals our contest awards were 100% sponsored. The Fairfax High School All Night Graduation Committee provide set up and tear down help, as well as the food services, while the Choral Society, as usual, provided the opening ceremonies performance of the National Anthem.
Thanks to everyone who was able to attend, compete and assist with the show. These shows would not be possible without your support. We’re already looking forward to Model Classic 2024!
Scott Bricker
President
Model Classic 2023 Highlights

Fairfax HS Choral Patrons Opening Ceremonies
National Anthem

Judges at work
Which will it be?

Award Presenters
(L-R) Nicholas, Sara, Susan, Selena

Future Modelers at Make & Take
Best of Show

1927 Bugatti 35B
by Peter Espada
Best of Class Winners

Best Aircraft
Su-27SM
by Scott Samo


Best Space/Sci-Fi
SK-62 "Oskar"
by TJ Haller
Best Figure
Bobba Fett
by TJ Haller

Best Civilian Vehicle
1927 Bugatti 35B
by Peter Espada

Best Military Vehicle
M-10
by Tom Jett

Best Junior
USS New Jersey
by Wellington Jimenez

Best Diorama
"Duel in the Desert"
by Robert Rule

Best Ship
USS Cumberland
by Bob Cicconi

Best Theme "Between the Wars"
Dornier Schneider Trophy Racer
by Keith Hudson

Best Theme "Cold War Aircraft"
U-2A Dragon Lady
by Nelson Kee

Best Theme "Best USAF Aircraft" IMO Mike Neyland
U-2A Dragon Lady
by Nelson Kee
Looking to the Future
As many of you learned during the Judges meeting at the show, 2023 was my last year as Head Judge for Model Classic. After 15 years I felt it was a wise change to turn the task over to someone younger who lived a bit closer than South Carolina. With that in mind I announced that Jim Fitzgibbon & Haagen Klaus will share the task at future shows. I will continue to administer the club web page.
I want to thank all the Class Head Judges and Category Judges who have supported the show over the years and made my job a pleasure. I hope you all will continue to support Haagen & Jim, both longtime NoVA IPMS members.
I look forward to seeing you all at future shows. Maybe I can finally get a chance to see what the vendors have on offer!
Mike Fleckenstein
All model entries must be in place, in their appropriate category in the contest area, not later than 12 noon
Any model that has placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd or won Best of Class or Show at a previous Model Classic, or at another IPMS Regional or National contest can be entered for DISPLAY ONLY. (This does not apply to previous awards at other local contests, Merit Awards, or preclude entry in the Triathlon or Collection categories)
Watch a Video about Model Classic
Model Classic Flyer Archive
Model Classic Contest Result Archive
For specific questions about the show, please conact the appropriate individual
Model Classic Contacts
Chairperson: Tim Barb tabarb833@gmail.com
Vendors: Tom Henderson tomhenderson51@verizon.net
Registration: Scott Bricker bricker@orcada.com
Contest: Mike Fleckenstein modlrfleck@yahoo.com
Finances: Jon Etherton jon.etherton@outlook.com
Concierge: Bruce Bulin blbulin@yahoo.com