PATCON 2025
Patcon is our annual model show and contest. Look forward to a wide selection of vendors, exciting raffles, informative demonstrations and seminars, and of course, the scale modeling community.
All ages welcome!
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Patcon 2025 will be held 9am-5pm on September 28, 2025 at
The American Heritage Museum!
568 Main Street, Hudson, MA 01749
Click here for schedule of events
Click flyer to download
Admission & Entry Fees
General Admission: $5, children 15 & under free with an adult
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Adult Entries: $5 for every 3 models
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Junior Entries (15 & under): $1 each model
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Display Only: $5 for all models
Raffle Sponsors
Our raffle is supported by the generosity of the following, thank you!
Donations by members of
Seminars
Scratchbuilding the Future: Original Sci-Fi Model Making with Peter Foti
Peter shares the hands-on techniques he uses to craft his unique, original models—built from imagination, spare parts, and sheer ingenuity. An inspiring look into the creative world of scratch building and kit bashing.
Airbrush Essentials for Beginners
with Tom Warchal
Follow along as award-winning modeler Tom introduces you to the basics of airbrushing. From tools and paints to application and clean-up, learn how to up your finish game simply and easily.
Kids Make & Take
Between 11am and 1pm
Sponsored by
Children under 13 can build a model and
take home for free! (While supplies last)
Saturday Reception
SATURDAY RECEPTION IS NOW SOLD OUT
Join us on Saturday 9/27 between 5pm - 9pm for our first-ever pre-show reception. Bring a model to build or just hang out with fellow scale modelers (or both!) while taking in the armor, aircraft, and other exhibits on display at the museum!
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Space is VERY LIMITED and RSVP is required. Please email Mason Fitch to reserve your spot. There is no charge for the event but we do ask that if you do RSVP please be certain you can attend.
Vendors & Category
Sponsors
Vendors
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VENDOR TABLES FOR 2025 ARE SOLD OUT. Please contact Mike Hirsch to be put on a waiting list.
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Category Sponsors
Category sponsorships are also available for $30 (with a discount for Vendors). Each Category sponsorships includes public acknowledgement in three ways:
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Printed display of the sponsor name on the category placard with models on the display table,
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Announcement during the awards ceremony for the category winners, and
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Sponsor information on the club website on the list of categories and winners
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You may request to sponsor a specific category, a general type (i.e. “aircraft”), or any available category.
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See a list of available contest categories here.
Since categories may be claimed quickly, please note that sponsors desiring specific categories will be asked to provide second and third options, in case the first is unavailable.
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A free text box is required to be completed on the paypal page- please clearly state in that box the name that should be displayed for your sponsorship as well as your top three choices or other general category preferences.
Payment can be made via Paypal here.
Raffle/Non-cash donations are always welcome. Please email us if interested.