Model of the Year (MOY)

MOY is a year-end showdown for every model that has won a Best of Show award in a Theme Contest (points) or a Best Overall award in a Special Contest (non-points) within the same calendar year, separated by divisional level.

Qualifying models must be present at the December meeting to compete in head-to-head judging, but the builder need not attend if unable.

2025 Contenders

January

Masters
Patrick Dick
V2 Rocket Motor
Best of Show
January 2026

Intermediate
Adrian Montano
Klingon BOP
Best of Show
January 2026

Basic
Gary Sinning
Space Shuttle
Best of Show
January 2026

Junior
Elijah Medina
T-Rex
Best of Show
January 2026

 


2025 Winners!

Masters
James Medina
“Rebel Hanger”
Best of Show
March 2025

Intermediate
Rob Whitlock
6X6 Cargo Truck
Best of Show
October 2025

Basic
Rolf Nitsche
“Hermes” ship
Best of Show
November 2025

Basic
Elijah Medina
Triceratops
Best of Show
January 2025

 


2024 Winners!

Masters
Brian Peck
P-38
Best of Show
September 2024

Intermediate
Stan Johnson
La 7
Best of Show
March 2024

Basic
Aaron Schmiedicke
43 Roadster
Best of Show
November 2024

 


2023 Winners!

Masters
Scott Jaworski
Hitachi Loader
Best of Show
November 2023

Intermediate
James Barrett
MS-07B-3 Gouf
Best of Show
January 2023

Basic
Aleya Montano
Tauntaun Riders
Best of Show
July 2023

Juniors
AJ Tate
MS-06S ZAKU-II
Best of Show
July 2023

 


2022 Winners!

Masters
Casey Rupley
USS Reuben James FFG-57
Best of Show
May 2022

Intermediate
James Medina
“Entrenched” (Hoth)
Best Overall (Split: Ground Vehicles & Figures)
January 2022

Basic
Rolf Nitsche
Hamburg Harbor Diorama
Best of Show
March 2022

Juniors
AJ Tate
Monitor & Merrimack
Best of Show
July 2022