HeritageCON 17 – A Record-Breaking Celebration of Scale Modeling!

Dear Friends,

HeritageCON 17 was an extraordinary triumph! This year's show surpassed all expectations, drawing in over 3,000 attendees and showcasing more than 900 stunning models across a wide variety of categories. The energy, creativity, and sense of community made it one of the most memorable shows in IPMS Hamilton history.

This incredible success would not have been possible without YOU – our passionate modeling community. Thank you to:

The families and friends who came to support their modelers,
The podcasters who spread the word far and wide through their networks,
Our amazing guest speakers: Tony Bell, Side6 Mecha Club, Steve Mercer, and John Bonanni

The team at IPMS USA, FineScale Modeler Magazine

The magnificent vendors

The Canadian Garrison 501
Our generous sponsors and supporters: Aerobuffs, Amanda Weidmann, AMPS Canada, Argama Hobby, Brian McArthur, Broughdale Hobby, Burloak Modellers Club, Carefree Hobbies, Coppers Hobbies, Dave Bailey, Dundas Valley Hobby, Echelon Hobbies, Group 25, IPMS Cambridge, IPMS Canada, IPMS London, IPMS Niagara Frontier, IPMS Ottawa, IPMS Sir Isaac Brock, IPMS Toronto, John Wong, Kozak Serhiy, LIANG Model, LSG Hobby, Ontario Model Soldier Society, Peel Scale Modelers, Raymoco, Resin2Detail, Rick Doleck, Simcoe Scale Modelers, The Scale Model Podcast, Tom Anyz Model Accessories, Torchlight Games and Hobbies, Trackjam Models, V1 Decals, Very Fire, and the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum – our incredible hosts.

A special thank you goes out to our judges volunteers and board members. Your behind-the-scenes efforts are the true engine of this event, and we are so grateful for your dedication and hard work.