NM State Fair

September 7, 2023

2023 New Mexico State Fair – Model Contest and Results

Casey Rupley (webmaster) Community, NM State Fair

Creative Arts – Division 13
Models – Military and Science Fiction
Sections 471-474 Sponsored by Albuquerque Scale Modelers

Sections

Section 471: Youth (ages 11 and under)
Section 472: Senior Youth (ages 12-17)
Section 473: Adult (ages 18 and over)
Section 474: Professional (More than 5 years experience)

NOTE: ASM members in the Masters and Intermediate Divisions are required to enter models in Section 474: Professional.

Classes

Aircraft, Jet – Large scale (1/48 scale & larger)
Aircraft, Jet – Small scale (1/72 scale & smaller)
Aircraft, Non-Jet – Large scale (1/48 scale & larger)
Aircraft, Non-Jet – Small scale (1/72 scale & smaller)
Diorama – miniature scene, wholly or partially three-dimensional, depicting model in a naturalistic and realistic setting
Flying Models, including flying rockets
Helicopters – Jet & Non-Jet – All scales
Military Vehicles – Fully Tracked –Large scale (1/35 scale & larger)
Military Vehicles – Fully Tracked – Small scale (1/48 scale & smaller)
Military Vehicles & Equipment-Non Tracked & Half Tracks-Small scale (1/48 & smaller)
Military Vehicles & Equipment Non Tracked & Half Tracks-Large Scale (1/35 & Larger)
Miniature Figure – single-footed or mounted figure
Miniature Figure Vignette – maximum of 3 related human, animal or equipment figures, no vehicles
Miscellaneous (none of the above)
Powered Ships
Sailing Ships & Oared Ships
Science Fiction/Fantasy Figures – Including Anime, Gundams, Robotech
Science Fiction, Science Fiction/Fantasy Spacecraft and Terrestrial Crafts; and Real (actual) Spacecraft; etc. – excluding figures
Wood Models: models assembled or built of wood from pre-cut/laser-cut kits
Paper Models: models built of paper or card stock, paperboard, or foam from kits or scratch-built
3D Metal Models: models built or assembled from pre-cut metal kits

NOTE: Only one entry per class.

Contest Summary

The 2023 State Fair Contest had 49 total models entries. Thanks to all who participated in the contest and in the ASM display, helped with the model entries and pick-up, and did the judging.

The Youth section had 1 entry by 1 entrant. The Best of Show – Youth entry was the F-4 Phantom by Augustine Romero. There were no Senior Youth entries.

The Adult section had 25 models across 13 different sections. The Best of Show – Adult entry was the Luftwaffe Machine Shop Car by Paul Beok. The Professional (ASM members and others) section had 23 models in 14 classes. The Best of Show – Professional entry was the scratch-built HMS Bacchante from Byron Gore. A total of 6 ASM members entered models in the 2023 contest.

Complete Gallery

Section 471: Youth

Best of Show
Augustine Romero
F-4 Phantom

Entries

Class	Description	Name	Place	Best of Show
2 - Aircraft, Jet - Small	F-4 Phantom	Augustine Romero	1	Yes

Section 472: Senior Youth

(no entries)

Section 473: Adult

Best of Show
Paul Beok
Luftwaffe Machine Shop Car

Entries

Class	Description	Name	Place	Best of Show
2 - Aircraft, Jet – Small scale	F-100 Eject	Mark Chino	1
2 - Aircraft, Jet – Small scale	Communicating F-14/Mig	Selina Chino	2
3 - Aircraft, Non-Jet – Large scale	P-51D	Matthew Burress	1
3 - Aircraft, Non-Jet – Large scale	P-40	Russell Levrett	2
5 - Diorama	Panzer IV	David De Young	1
5 - Diorama	WWII Street Scene	Lawrence Aguilar	2
5 - Diorama	Orbiting Ship	Brad Smith	3
5 - Diorama	Ruins of Roost	Jason Waggoner
5 - Diorama	WWII Battefield	Selina Chino
6 - Flying Models	Rocket	John Walter	1
8 - Military Vehicles – Fully tracked	Sherman Tank	David De Young	1
13 - Miniature Figure Vignette	Three Butterflies	Haley Gibson	1
14 - Miscellaneous	Luftwaffe Machine Shop Car	Paul Beok	1	Yes
14 - Miscellaneous	Dragon RC Boat	Jerry Valenzuela	2
15 - Powered Ships	Titanic	Tony Harris	1
17 - Science Fiction/Fantasy Figures	Stormcast Knight on Griffin	Jacob Miller	1
17 - Science Fiction/Fantasy Figures	Tarrasque Dragon	Stephen Reimus	2
17 - Science Fiction/Fantasy Figures	Transformer	Haley Gibson	3
18 - Science Fiction/Spacecraft	ATM6 Walker	Lawrence Aguilar	1
18 - Science Fiction/Spacecraft	USS Excelsior	Mark Chino	2
18 - Science Fiction/Spacecraft	Roswell Alien	Brad Smith	3
18 - Science Fiction/Spacecraft	Mars Rover	Haley Gibson
19 - Wood Models	Wood F-15	Hubbard Elmore	1
20 - Paper Models	Sherman Tank	Brandon Brown	1
21 - 3D Metal Model	Skimwing	Haley Gibson	1

Section 474: Professional

Best of Show
Byron Gore
HMS Bacchante

Entries

Class	Description	Name	Place	Best of Show
2 - Aircraft, Jet – Small scale	SR-71	Frank Randall	1
3 - Aircraft, Non-Jet – Large scale	Taiwan IDF	Victor Maestas	1
4 - Aircraft, Non-Jet – Small scale	Bf-109E-1	Frank Randall	1
5 - Diorama	M8 Light Armor	Jeffery West	1
5 - Diorama	Mercedes G4	Byron Gore	2
5 - Diorama	Sherman Tank in Winter	Frank Randall	3
5 - Diorama	Apollo 11 Landing	Mark Vaughn
5 - Diorama	On the Trail of Geronimo	Steve Miller
8 - Military Vehicles – Fully tracked	Ketzer	Dave Tingley	1
8 - Military Vehicles – Fully tracked	Panzer IV	Jeffery West	1
8 - Military Vehicles – Fully tracked	T-55	Byron Gore	2
10 - Military Vehicles – Non/Half Tracks, Small	M1126 Striker	Frank Randall	1
11 - Military Vehicles – Non/Half Tracks, Large	Sd Kfz 222	Byron Gore	1
12 - Miniature Figure	German Solider	Byron Gore	1
13 - Miniature Figure Vignette	Roman General and Standard	Gerard Coffey	1
13 - Miniature Figure Vignette	Bunkies to the End	Steve Miller	2
14 - Miscellaneous	Prop Jet Engine	Mark Vaughn	1
15 - Powered Ships	HMS Cacchante	Byron Gore	1	Yes
17 - Science Fiction/Fantasy Figures	Snailien	Victor Maestas	1
17 - Science Fiction/Fantasy Figures	Wolfenstein	Byron Gore	2
17 - Science Fiction/Fantasy Figures	Machao Gundam Barbatos	Matt Blohm	3
18 - Science Fiction/Spacecraft	Apollo Command Module	Mark Vaughn	1
21 - 3D Metal Model	Hellcat	Byron Gore	1

August 31, 2022

2022 New Mexico State Fair – Model Contest and Results

Mike Blohm Community, NM State Fair

Creative Arts – Division 13
Models – Military and Science Fiction
Sections 471-474 Sponsored by Albuquerque Scale Modelers

Sections

Section 471: Youth (ages 11 and under)
Section 472: Senior Youth (ages 12-17)
Section 473: Adult (ages 18 and over)
Section 474: Professional (More than 5 years experience)

NOTE: ASM members in the Masters and Intermediate Divisions are required to enter models in Section 474: Professional.

ASM Display

Battles in the Pacific – 1942 (80th Anniversary)

Classes

Aircraft, Jet – Large scale (1/48 scale & larger)
Aircraft, Jet – Small scale (1/72 scale & smaller)
Aircraft, Non-Jet – Large scale (1/48 scale & larger)
Aircraft, Non-Jet – Small scale (1/72 scale & smaller)
Diorama – miniature scene, wholly or partially three-dimensional, depicting model in a naturalistic and realistic setting
Flying Models, including flying rockets
Helicopters – Jet & Non-Jet – All scales
Military Vehicles – Fully Tracked –Large scale (1/35 scale & larger)
Military Vehicles – Fully Tracked – Small scale (1/48 scale & smaller)
Military Vehicles & Equipment-Non Tracked & Half Tracks-Small scale (1/48 & smaller)
Military Vehicles & Equipment Non Tracked & Half Tracks-Large Scale (1/35 & Larger)
Miniature Figure – single-footed or mounted figure
Miniature Figure Vignette – maximum of 3 related human, animal or equipment figures, no vehicles
Miscellaneous (none of the above)
Powered Ships
Sailing Ships & Oared Ships
Science Fiction/Fantasy Figures – Including Anime, Gundams, Robotech
Science Fiction, Spacecraft, etc. – excluding figures

NOTE: Only one entry per class.

Contest Summary

The 2022 State Fair Contest had a great showing with 65 total models entered in the contest by 33 entrants. This is our 5th highest number of entries since I began tracking that in 2005. Thanks to all who participated in the contest and in the ASM display, helped with the model entries and pick-up, and did the judging. A big thank you to Frank Randall, Bob Henderson, Jim Medina, and Matt and Mike Blohm for assisting with the model entry registration and the judging.

The Youth section had 1 entry by 1 entrant. The Best of Show – Youth entry was the Spitfire by Katie Darnell. The Senior Youth section had a large number of entries—8 total models by 5 entrants in 5 different classes—which was great to see. The Best of Show – Senior Youth entry was a very nicely-done Owl Bear by Abram Mahlman. There were some very nicely painted Warhammer figures entered in this section.

The Adult section had 34 models by 23 entrants in 15 different sections that were very competitive. The Dioramas section had 5 nicely-done entries. The Best of Show – Adult entry was the superb IJN Akagi aircraft carrier built by Byron Gore. The Professional (ASM members and others) section had 22 models by 7 entrants. The Best of Show – Professional entry was a great Stryker Engineering Support Vehicle (ESV) built by Victor Maestas. A total of 9 ASM members entered models in the 2022 contest. There were some great models in contention in both of these sections.

We plan to add at least three new classes for the 2023 State Fair contest. These include paper models, wood models built from pre-cut model kits, and 3D metal models from pre-cut kits.

ASM conducted the “Battles of the Pacific – 1942” (80th Anniversary) display which included 31 models. Additional info and pictures are provided below.

Registration: August 26-27

Judging: August 29

All Best of Show Winners

: Katie Darnell, Spitfire

: Abram Mahlman, Owl Bear

: Byron Gore, IJN Akagi

: Victor Maestas, Stryker ESV

Display Cases

Section 471: Youth

Best of Show
Katie Darnell
Spitfire

Entries

Class	Description	Name	Place	Best of Show
3 - Aircraft, Non-Jet - Large	Spitfire	Katie Darnell	1	Yes

Section 472: Senior Youth

Best of Show
Abram Mahlman
Owl Bear

Entries

Class	Description	Name	Place	Best of Show
5 - Diorama	Hogwarts	Bridget Clay	1
12 - Miniature Figure - Single footed or mounted figure	Orc Warhammer	Abram Mahlman	1
12 - Miniature Figure - Single footed or mounted figure	Nerf Orc	Osiah Mahlman	2
12 - Miniature Figure - Single footed or mounted figure	Pack Bear	Jaddua Mahlman	3
14 - Miscellaneous	Owl Bear	Abram Mahlman	1	Yes
15 - Powered Ships	USS Missouri	Cole Darnell	1
17 - Science Fiction/Fantasy Figures	Space Marine	Osian Mahlman	1
17 - Science Fiction/Fantasy Figures	Adder	Abram Mahlman	2

Senior Youth Gallery (in order of Class)

Section 473: Adult

Best of Show
Byron Gore
IJN Akagi

Entries

Class	Description	Name	Place	Best of Show
1 - Aircraft, Jet - Large Scale	Me 262	Kris Herrera	1
1 - Aircraft, Jet - Large Scale	F9 Cougar	Mark Vaughn	2
1 - Aircraft, Jet - Large Scale	F-16 AV	Garry Sinning	3
2 - Aircraft, Jet - Small Scale	Su-35	Kris Herrera	1
3 - Aircraft, Non-Jet - Large	New Mexico ANG P-51D	Glenn Clayburn	1
3 - Aircraft, Non-Jet - Large	Visible P-51	Mark Vaughn	2
4 - Aircraft, Non-Jet - Small	F4F Wildcat	Kris Herrera	1
4 - Aircraft, Non-Jet - Small	Airship	Robin Shepherd	2
5 - Diorama	Sturmmorser	Byron Gore	1
5 - Diorama	Panzer 4	David Deyoung	2
5 - Diorama	UFO Landing	Brad Smith	3
5 - Diorama	Hollywood Tower	Haley Gibson
5 - Diorama	Speedy Andrew's Repair Shop	Kimberly Atkinson
6 - Flying Models	Cosmic Interceptor	John Romero	1
6 - Flying Models	Protostar	Mark Chino	2
6 - Flying Models	Red Max Rocket	John Walter	3
8 - Military Vehicles - Fully Tracked	Tiger I	Byron Gore	1
8 - Military Vehicles - Fully Tracked	M4 105mm Howitzer	David Deyoung	2
8 - Military Vehicles - Fully Tracked	M7 Priest	Mark Vaughn	3
10 - Military Vehicles & Equipment - Non tracked & Halftracks - Small	Staghound Mk I	Byron Gore	1
11 - Military Vehicles & Equipment - Non tracked & Halftracks - Large	M20 Command Car	Jeffrey West	1
12 - Miniature Figure - Single footed or mounted figure	Orc	Mark Learn	1
12 - Miniature Figure - Single footed or mounted figure	Sub Commander	Byron Gore	2
12 - Miniature Figure - Single footed or mounted figure	Napoleonic General Murat	Gerard Coffey	3
14 - Miscellaneous	Gramaphone	Robin Shepherd	1
14 - Miscellaneous	Carosel	Haley Gibson	2
14 - Miscellaneous	Radio/TV Tower	Matthew Bryant	3
15 - Powered Ships	IJN Akagi	Byron Gore	1	Yes
16 - Sailing Ships & Oared	Clipper	Richard Carson	1
16 - Sailing Ships & Oared	Pirate Ship	Ruby Red	2
17 - Science Fiction/Fantasy Figures	Butterfly	Haley Gibson	1
17 - Science Fiction/Fantasy Figures	Metal Garuurman	Jd Atkinson	2
18 - Science Fiction, Spacecraft	2001 Orion Clipper	Mark Chino	1
18 - Science Fiction, Spacecraft	X and Y-Wing Fighters	Selena Chino	2

ADULT GALLERY (IN ORDER OF CLASS)

Section 474: Professional

Best of Show
Victor Maestas
Stryker ESV

Entries

Class	Description	Name	Place	Best of Show
2 - Aircraft, Jet - Large Small	AV-8B Harrier	Frank Randall	1
2 - Aircraft, Jet - Large Small	B-52G "The Devil's Own"	Matt Blohm	2
3 - Aircraft, Non-Jet - Large	Sea Fury Racer	Victor Maestas	1
4 - Aircraft, Non-Jet - Small	P-38M	Frank Randall	1
4 - Aircraft, Non-Jet - Small	La-11 North Korean Air Force	Mike Blohm	2
5 - Diorama	Entrenched	Jim Medina	1
5 - Diorama	Chevrolet LRPV	Frank Randall	2
5 - Diorama	Gundam RX-79G	Matt Blohm	3
5 - Diorama	US Light Infantry	Chuck Herrmann
5 - Diorama	Geronimo's Surrender Train	Steve Miller
7 - Helicopters	H-19 Chickasaw	Frank Randall	1
10 - Military Vehicles & Equipment - Non & Half Tracked - Small	BTR-70	Frank Randall	1
11 - Military Vehicles & Equipment - Non & Half Tracked - Large	Stryker ESV	Victor Maestas	1	Yes
11 - Military Vehicles & Equipment - Non & Half Tracked - Large	German Ammo Trailer	Chuck Herrmann	2
13 - Miniature Figure Vignette	Rancor Pit	Jim Medina	1
14 - Miscellaneous	Here Comes Treble	Jim Medina	1
14 - Miscellaneous	Gemini Capsule	Frank Randall	2
17 - Science Fiction/Fantasy Figures	Super Saiyan 4 Son Goku	Matt Blohm	1
17 - Science Fiction/Fantasy Figures	Mando	Jim Medina	2
17 - Science Fiction/Fantasy Figures	Turbojet Batman	Chuck Herrmann	3
18 - Science Fiction, Spacecraft	TIE Bomber	Jim Medina	1
18 - Science Fiction, Spacecraft	Mercury Atlas - John Glenn	Mike Blohm	2

ASM’s “Battles in the Pacific – 1942 (80th Anniversary)” Display

ASM’s “Battles of the Pacific – 1942” (80th Anniversary) display filled one case with 30 total models ranging from ships in 1/700 scale and aircraft, armor, and beach assault craft in 1/72 scale to 1/48 scale. Each model had a card describing what it was plus its involvement in 1942. Information provided included a 1942 Timeline Chart, area/theater maps, and charts showing the sequence of the Battles of the Coral Sea (May 1942) and Midway (June 1942). Several postcards of early war “morale posters” were also included. The top shelf included 12 models in 1/72 scale that included most of the American and Japanese aircraft involved in the battles of 1942. We were able to take advantage of Byron Gore’s large IJN Akagi aircraft carrier entry as a center-piece on the bottom shelf of our display. It would certainly attract any fair-goer’s attention! It participated in the Pearl Harbor attack and was subsequently one of the four Japanese carriers lost during the Battle of Midway in June 1942. Midway was a crucial strategic defeat for Japan and contributed significantly to the allies’ ultimate victory in the Pacific.

Another eye-catching component of the display was several models related to the “Doolittle Raiders.” These included a 1/700 scale “USS Hornet” (CV-8) aircraft carrier built by Mike Blohm that was completed just in time for the display, and a 1/48 scale B-25B Mitchell medium bomber built by Frank Randall. Information and pictures were supplied about the Raid, the Hornet, and the B-25. The Doolittle Raid on Tokyo and several other sites in Japan took place on April 18, 1942 by 16 B 25s launched from the USS Hornet. The Hornet model depicts Lieutenant Colonel Jimmy Doolittle’s B 25B becoming airborne and all the other B-25s clustered at the stern end of the carrier deck awaiting their turn for takeoff. The B 25B model depicts the “Ruptured Duck” flown by 1Lt Ted Lawson and Raider Crew #7. Lawson would later write the famous book “Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo.” Although the raid caused comparatively minor damage, it demonstrated that the Japanese mainland was vulnerable to American air attacks and provided an important boost to American morale. Thanks to the ASM members who provided models for the display: Bob Henderson, Victor Maestas, and Matt and Mike Blohm (and models by two of my brothers).

September 9, 2021

2021 New Mexico State Fair – Model Contest and Results

Mike Blohm Community, NM State Fair

Creative Arts – Division 13
Models – Military, Science Fiction & Others
Sections 471-474 Sponsored by Albuquerque Scale Modelers

Sections

Section 471: Youth (ages 11 and under)
Section 472: Senior Youth (ages 12-17)
Section 473: Adult (ages 18 and over)
Section 474: Professional (anyone teaching or selling for profit)

NOTE: ASM members in the Masters and Intermediate Divisions are required to enter models in Section 474: Professional.

ASM Display

Korean War 1950-1953

Classes

Aircraft, Jet – Large scale (1/48 scale & larger)
Aircraft, Jet – Small scale (1/72 scale & smaller)
Aircraft, Non-Jet – Large scale (1/48 scale & larger)
Aircraft, Non-Jet – Small scale (1/72 scale & smaller)
Diorama – miniature scene, wholly or partially three-dimensional, depicting model in a naturalistic and realistic setting
Flying Models, including flying rockets
Helicopters – Jet & Non-Jet – All scales
Military Vehicles – Fully Tracked –Large scale (1/35 scale & larger)
Military Vehicles – Fully Tracked – Small scale (1/48 scale & smaller)
Military Vehicles & Equipment-Non Tracked & Half Tracks-Small scale (1/48 & smaller)
Military Vehicles & Equipment Non Tracked & Half Tracks-Large Scale (1/35 & Larger)
Miniature Figure – single-footed or mounted figure
Miniature Figure Vignette – maximum of 3 related human, animal or equipment figures, no vehicles
Miscellaneous (none of the above)
Powered Ships
Sailing Ships & Oared Ships
Science Fiction/Fantasy Figures – Including Anime, Gudams, Robotech
Science Fiction, Spacecraft, etc. (excluding figures)

NOTE: Only one entry per class.

Contest Summary

The 2021 State Fair Contest had a good showing with 50 total models entered in the contest by 25 entrants. Numbers were down due to the COVID pandemic. Thanks to all who participated in the contest and in the ASM display, helped with the model entries and pick-up, and did the judging.

The Youth section had 1 entry by 1 entrant. The Best of Show – Youth was the Apollo 11 Landing by Cayden Guerra. The Senior Youth section had 1 entry by 1 entrant. The Best of Show – Senior Youth was a very nicely done USS Missouri battleship by Cole Darnell.

The Adult section had 30 models by 16 entrants. The Best of Show – Adult was the IJN Nagato battleship by Byron Gore. The Professional (ASM members) section had 18 models by 7 entrants. The Best of Show – Professional was a Warhorse Y-Wing Diorama by James Medina. There were some great models in contention in both of these sections.

ASM’s “71st Anniversary of the Korean War 1950-1953” display filled one case with 33 total models ranging from 1/144 scale to 1/35 scale. Three of the “Korean War” display models were also contest entries. The display included a high level description of the Korean War and maps showing what had occurred during the invasion, the UN counterattack, the Chinese intervention, and the eventual stalemate. Information cards covered the major battles, including the retreat to the Punsan Perimeter, the Inchon Landing, the Chosin Reservoir, and MiG Alley. Cards were also provided describing each of the models.

Registration: August 20-21

Judging: August 31

Opening Day of the Fair: September 9

All Best of Show Winners

Section 471: Youth

Best of Show
Cayden Guerra
Apollo 11 Landing

Entries

Class	Description	Name	Place	Best of Show
5 - Diorama	Apollo 11 Landing	Cayden Guerra	1	Yes

Section 472: Senior Youth

Best of Show
Cole Darnell
USS Missouri Battleship

Entries

Class	Description	Name	Place	Best of Show
15 - Powered Ships	Battleship USS Missouri	Cole Darnell	1	Yes

Section 473: Adult

Best of Show
Byron Gore
IJN Nagato Battleship

Entries

Class	Description	Name	Place	Best of Show
01 - Aircraft, Jet - Large Scale	F-14 Tomcat	Russell Levett	1
03 - Aircraft, Non-Jet - Large	Ju-87 Stuka Tank Buster	Brian Archer	1
05 - Diorama	Panzer III Ausf N	Byron Gore	1
05 - Diorama	RMS Titanic	Darren Wood	2
05 - Diorama	Downed Gotha	Cristian Correa	3
05 - Diorama	Panther G	David DeYoung
05 - Diorama	Chuck Wagon	Kimberly Rogulich
06 - Flying Models	"Big Daddy" Rocket	John C. Romero	1
06 - Flying Models	Cobra Rocket	Steven Worthen	2
06 - Flying Models	"Nike Snake"	John Walter	3
07 - Helicopters	Apache Helicopter	Mark Chino	1
08 - Military Vehicles - Fully Tracked	Long Track	Byron Gore	1
08 - Military Vehicles - Fully Tracked	M1 Abrams	David DeYoung	2
08 - Military Vehicles - Fully Tracked	PZ38T	Mark Vaughn	3
11 - Military Vehicles & Equipment - Non & Half Tracked - Large Scale	Radschlepper Ost Truck	Byron Gore	1
11 - Military Vehicles & Equipment - Non & Half Tracked - Large Scale	Tractor Trailer and Tank	Steven Worthen	2
12 - Miniature Figure - Single footed or mounted figure	German Engineer	Byron Gore	1
12 - Miniature Figure - Single footed or mounted figure	Parrot	Haley Gibson	2
13 - Miniature Figure Vignette	Carnival	Haley Gibson	1
14 - Miscellaneous	Farm House and Garden	Henry McHarney	1
14 - Miscellaneous	Washington Monument	Norman Carr	2
14 - Miscellaneous	Shark Cage	Selena L Chino	3
14 - Miscellaneous	House	Haley Gibson
14 - Miscellaneous	Castle	Haley Gibson
14 - Miscellaneous	Invisile Gummy Bear	Mark Vaughn
15 - Powered Ships	IJN Nagato Battleship	Byron Gore	1	Yes
15 - Powered Ships	USS Young Destroyer	Michael Hatfield	2
15 - Powered Ships	Paddle Wheel Boat	Mark Vaughn	3
16 - Sailing Ships & Oared	USS Constitution	Steven Worthen	1
16 - Sailing Ships & Oared	Black Pearl	Haley Gibson	2
17 - Science Fiction/Fantasy Figures	Dragon	Haley Gibson	1
17 - Science Fiction/Fantasy Figures	Godzilla King of the Monsters	Selena L Chino	2
17 - Science Fiction/Fantasy Figures	German Pilot Skull	Brad Smith	3
17 - Science Fiction/Fantasy Figures	Rayquaza	JD Atkinson
18 - Science Fiction, Spacecraft	Klingon Bird of Prey	Byron Gore	1
18 - Science Fiction, Spacecraft	Mercury Capsule	Mark Vaughn	2
18 - Science Fiction, Spacecraft	USS Franklin Starship	Mark Chino	3
18 - Science Fiction, Spacecraft	Millenium Falcon	Haley Gibson

Section 474: Professional

Best of Show
James Medina
Y-Wing Diorama

Entries

Class	Description	Name	Place	Best of Show
02 - Aircraft , Jet - Small scale	F-86 Sabre Versus MiG-15	Glenn Bingham	1
04 - Aircraft, Non-Jet - Small	Yak-9D	Michael Blohm	1
05 - Diorama	Warhorse Y-Wing Diorama	Jim Medina	1	Yes
05 - Diorama	US Self-propelled 155mm Gun M40	Glenn Bingham	2
05 - Diorama	Custer's Last Stand	Steve Miller	3
08 - Military Vehicles - Fully Tracked - Large Scale	Panther G	Jim Medina	1
09 - Military Vehicles - Fully Tracked - Small Scale	Panther G	Jim Medina	1
11 - Military Vehicles & Equipment - Non & Half Tracked - Large Scale	British Saladin AVC	Jeffrey West	1
12 - Miniature Figure - Single footed or mounted figure	Red Baron's Last Smoke	Chuck Herrman	1
13 - Miniature Figure Vignette	"Who Goes There?"	Jim Medina	1
13 - Miniature Figure Vignette	The Last Conference	Steve Miller	2
14 - Miscellaneous	Armored Assault Tank	Jim Medina	1
17 - Science Fiction/Fantasy Figures	RX-78 Gundam	Matthew Blohm	1
17 - Science Fiction/Fantasy Figures	Grogu	Jim Medina	2
17 - Science Fiction/Fantasy Figures	Joker	Chuck Herrman	3
18 - Science Fiction, Spacecraft	Hammerhead Cruiser	Jim Medina	1
18 - Science Fiction, Spacecraft	Bat Mobile	Chuck Herrman	2
18 - Science Fiction, Spacecraft	Mercury-Atlas 6 John Glenn	Michael Blohm	3

ASM’s “Korean War 1950-1953” Display

The display’s theme was “The 71st Anniversary of the Korean War 1950-1953.” This was the same theme that was going to be used in 2020 until the fair was cancelled due to the pandemic.

We filled up a whole case with a total of 33 models covering the major aspects of the conflict. We had a mix of models in multiple scales from all the U.S. services, the United Nations (UN) allies, and North Korea. The display included a high level description of the Korean War and maps showing what had occurred during the invasion, the UN counterattack, the Chinese intervention, and the eventual stalemate. Information cards covered the major battles, including the retreat to the Punsan Perimeter, the Inchon Landing, the Chosin Reservoir, and MiG Alley. Cards were also provided describing each of the models. Pictures of the models are included below. More pictures of individual models will be posted soon.

The air war had the largest amount of models in the display with 21 total, mostly in 1/72 scale. These included US Air Force, US Navy and US Marine Corps (USMC) jets and propeller aircraft, a Sea Fury from the United Kingdom’s Royal Navy (1/48), and six aircraft flown by North Korea. The ground war section had four models. These included three US Army subjects: an M-26 Pershing heavy tank, a M4 Sherman medium tank; and a self-propelled M40 155mm gun of the 937th Field Artillery Battalion. North Korean armor was represented by a T-34/85 tank. These were in 1/35 scale, except for the Sherman, which was 1/48. The Inchon Landing section of the display included seven US Navy and US Army beach assault models–landing craft, amphibious vehicles, and ground vehicles and a soldier all in 1/72 scale. Three of the display models were also State Fair model contest entries. Scale breakdown for the display was 26 in 1/72, 4 in 1/48, 3 in 1/35, and 1 in 1/144 (included in the excellent F-86 Sabre Versus MiG-15 diorama built by Glenn Bingham to create a forced perspective).

Thanks to all the model contributors, who were as follows: Frank Randall (3), Glenn Bingham (2), Scott Jaworski (2), Bob Henderson (1), Ken Piniak (1), Mark Vaughn (1), and Mike Blohm (23). A large number of this last group of 23 models had been built to support ASM’s Korean War display during the “USAF 50th Anniversary” celebration at Kirtland AFB in 1997. 2022 will be the USAF’s 75th Anniversary.

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1-3 – Overall views of the display case, and the left and right halves.

4-6. Top shelf: Aircraft models in 1/72 scale plus maps and historical summary of the Korean War and information on “MiG Alley.”

4. North Korean Yakovlev Yak-9 “Frank” and Lavochkin La-11 “Fang” and the “F-86 Sabre versus MiG-15” diorama by Glenn Bingham depicting the third and final victory of Major John Glenn USMC who later became a Mercury Astronaut and U.S. Senator and flew a Space Shuttle mission.

5. Face off between the MiG-15 “Fagot” flown by Soviet ace Colonel Yevgeny Pepelyaev and the F-86 “Sabre” flown by USAF ace Capt. Joseph McConnell.

6. F-80 “Shooting Star” flown by 1Lt Russell Brown, who was the victor in the first jet versus jet air combat over a MiG-15; and an H-19 “Chickasaw” rescue helicopter.

7-9. Middle shelf: Aircraft models in 1/72 scale.

7. North Korean bombers Ilyushin IL-10 “Beast” (Sturmovik) and Tupolev Tu-2 “Bat,” and U.S. Navy F-2H “Banshee” and F9F “Panther.”

8. U.S. night fighters: F4U-5N “Corsair” flown by Lt Guy Bordelon, the only USN ace in the Korean War; F-94B “Starfire” flown by Capt. Ben Fithian and 1Lt Samuel Lyons who downed an La-9; and the F-82G “Twin Mustang” flown by 1Lt Skeeter Hudson and 1Lt Carl Fraser who scored the first aerial victory in the Korean War defending Seoul. Lastly is the F-86E Sabre flown by ace Capt Harold Fischer.

9. F-84E “Thunderjet” flown by 1Lt Jacob Kratt the top-scoring F-84 pilot with three victories (two over MiG-15s); a B-26 “Invader;” an LT-6G “Mosquito” forward air controller aircraft; and an F-51D “Mustang” flown by 1Lt James Glessner, who scored a Yak-9 victory.

10-12. Bottom shelf showing the ground war with info cards on the most significant battles during the war. Also includes some 1/48 scale aircraft.

10. Diorama of a M40 self-propelled 155mm gun motor carriage of the 937th Field Artillery Battalion built by Glenn Bingham.

11. U.S. M26 “Pershing and M4 “Sherman” tanks and North Korean T-34/85 tank (actually in Soviet markings). F-80 “Shooting Star” and UK Royal Navy Hawker “Sea Fury” and a USAF pilot figure all in 1/48 scale.

12. Models in 1/72 scale covering the Battle of Inchon invasion from the sea: Willys Jeep, M4 Sherman tank, U.S. infantryman, LVT-4 AMTRAC, DUKW, Landing Craft Mechanized Mk III, and Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel “Higgins Boat.”

13-17. Maps shown in the display depicting North and South Korea, the phases of the conflict, and “MiG Alley.”